The AV Life

Recorded May 13, 2025 This “lost” episode of The AV Life goes back to a recording that didn’t post when originally captured but remains as relevant as ever. Host Tim Van Woeart is joined by Joe Way and Renee Benson for an unfiltered conversation that blends industry insight with personal updates and plenty of laughs. The crew talks about Tim’s career transition to Rutgers Newark, the frantic run-u...

In this reflective and heartfelt episode of The AV Life , host Tim Van Woeart is joined by crew members Murphy Daley , James King , and Nancy Blanchard for a meaningful conversation with special guest Tammy Fuqua . Together, they explore the idea of discovering and living your “true north”—that internal compass that guides how you lead, grow, and show up for others. Tammy shares her journey with v...

Recorded June 11-13, 2025, live at the HETMA Booth (4887), InfoComm Orlando. The AV Life crew returns with a three-part episode recorded live from the show floor at InfoComm 2025. Across Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, host Tim Van Woeart is joined by Nancy Blanchard and Renee Benson to reflect on the energy of the show, highlight key moments at the HETMA booth, and share their own experiences na...

Recorded June 26, 2025 After a hot and humid week in Orlando, the crew of The AV Life reconnects to swap stories, shout out favorite moments, and wind down from another whirlwind InfoComm. With Tim Van Woeart back at the helm, the team dives into their personal takeaways from the show floor, standout booth designs, and a few philosophical detours about the AV community itself. It’s equal parts reu...

In this special 4th of July release, The AV Life team gathers for a conversation that connects where the show started with where the AV community is heading. Host Tim Van Woeargt is joined by Renee Benson, Nancy Blanchard, and James King, and Joe Way. Joe shares recent updates from HETMA, including growth, outreach, and upcoming initiatives. The crew also takes a few moments to reflect on the earl...

This is an episode made for YouTube!  Tim, Murphy, Nancy and Joe talk about so many conference items that are coming up or just happened. HETMA Virtual Conference, HETMA Toronto Roadshow, Infocomm, HETMA Education Summit! Check out all the fun times!! Head over to YouTube and search for The AV Life! Make sure you like and subscribe while you're there!

Hey everyone! Now this was a great episode! Tim and Renee check in with Nancy and Joe while they are at ISE in Barcelona and the list of people we get on the show is incredible!  AVIXA CEO Dave Labuskes gets pulled right off the floor and straight onto the show, followed by Erin Maher-Moran, Troy Powers, and Britt Yenser! They all give their early impressions on what is shaping up to be a great IS...

Hey everyone!  This week Tim, Nancy, and Joe discuss what they are most excited for at ISE and Nancy's experience at the HETMA Roadshow in Arizona!  Hope you listen in as you make your travels to ISE or elsewhere and be safe along the journey!

Happy New Year AVTweeps!!  We welcome Joe Way and Murphy to the show to talk about our plans and resolutions for the New Year and about HETMA and their involvement at ISE 2025!  This is a great conversation that you don't want to miss!! 

As Joe Way would say: "Boy, do we have a great one for you today!" We welcome George Chacko and Rich Miller to the show as we discuss all the things that they have going on (and spoiler alert: it's a lot!). Listen in as Tim and the crew find out all the fun things they have coming up!

Tim, Renee and Murphy kick things back in gear for the fall here on the podcast! Listen in as we get the ball rolling for this fall! Sit back and enjoy!

Hey Everyone! This week Tim, Murphy and Joe welcome Erin Maher-Moran and Ryan Gray to a shenanigans-filled episode where the new HETMA Chair and Vice Chair (respectively) talk about their aspirations for the direction of HETMA and what we can expect from them over the next year. Sit back and enjoy!

They say it's always good to look at something with a fresh pair of eyes. This week we welcome Robyn Bryce and Jon Gunzel to the show as they give their first-timers insight to Infocomm '24. Listen in for their point of view and our sidequest down AI Alley. Sit back and enjoy!

Tim and Nancy wrap up the last day on the floor at Infocomm. They share their experiences and thoughts and don't miss products! Sit back and enjoy!

Today we have a quick episode where we welcome Joel Carroll from Mersive! Renee and Tim share their thoughts about the show up to now and Joel gives us a little inside as to what Mersive has to offer coming down the road! Sit back and enjoy!

Hey everyone! We had a great day for the first day of Infocomm '24! Listen in to find out our early thoughts. Murphy, Renee, Nancy and Tim with special surprise guests Frank Padikkala and Andre Miller!

It's almost time!!! Tim, Murphy, and Nancy talk about some of the last minute things you need to be aware of! See you at Booth C5651! Wednesday through Friday!! Sit back and enjoy!

Hey Everyone!  This week we welcome Carrie Garcia to the show! We talk about our goals for Infocomm '24 and a Ted Talk that Tim found about wearable Audio Computers by Jason Rugolo. Listen in to the great conversations and important Infocomm information!! Sit back and enjoy!

Tim and crew start talking about all the awesome things coming up with Infocomm. The workshops, the education, the Higher Ed AV Awards, and so much more!! Sit back and enjoy!!

Hey everyone! Tim, Renee, Nancy, and Murphy recap the NJ HETMA Roadshow and that leads into a great discussion about the importance of creating partnerships. Don't forget about the upcoming Roadshow at THE Ohio State University on May 10!  Listen in and enjoy the show!

And we're back! We welcome back Joe Way as a crew member. Does he keep his crew-level-credibility? Will he get put back to a guest? His streak is on the line! Murphy talks a little about Coachella! Consolidations and focus! Sit back and enjoy our discussions!

Welcome to March AVTweeps!! As the HETMA Conference wraps up and we all MARCH towards our summer projects we talk about the great 5 years that HETMA has had and out plans for this month of MARCH. Let's make this verb month great!! Sit back and enjoy!

As we close out the month of February we welcome Adrian Doughty from Nureva to the show! It's time for us to talk about all the things we love about our industry! And it wouldn't be The AV Life without us straying away on the side quests along the way! Sit back and enjoy!

It's that time of year again!! HETMA takes over The AV Life! Ryan Gray and Mike Pedersen join us and Tim, James and Joe all put our HETMA Hats on! Hear about all the great things HETMA has going on including the Virtual Conference, PRISM Scholarship, and the Aurora Technology Scholarship. Sit back and enjoy!!

Hey AVTweeps! Tim and the crew welcome the one and only Rich Ventura to the show as we share our bold (and maybe not so bold) predictions for 2024! Is it Digital Signage? Is it AR/VR? Is it something completely different?? Take a listen and see what you think!! Sit back and enjoy!