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AV SuperFriends

AV SuperFriends
Higher Education
AV Technology
Infocomm
AV Over IP
Artificial Intelligence
Classroom Technology
Educational Technology
NWMET 2025
NEAT
Zoom
AV Systems
BYOD
AV Industry Issues
Conferencing Solutions
Automatic Cameras
Education Technology
Cloud Services
Infocomm 2025
Commencement
Consultant Practices

The AV SuperFriends are AV and eLearning nerds who embrace the challenges that come with managing audiovisual systems and resources within a higher education environment. Most of us have had similar experiences and seek to find answers in an ever-changing audiovisual world. We engage the higher education audiovisual community through podcasts, videos, panel discussions, interviews, and social medi... more

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Recorded June 19, 2026

In this final InfoComm 2026 morning show, the AV SuperFriends are running on caffeine, conditioned air, and whatever energy is left after three packed days in Las Vegas. The crew recaps the previous day's marathon of AI sessi... more

Recorded June 18, 2026

Live from the Biamp booth at InfoComm 2026, the AV SuperFriends sit down with Zach Snook, Chris Dieterich, Michael Hooper, and Abdul Chaudhri to talk through Biamp's latest announcements for higher ed and beyond.

The conver... more

Recorded June 18, 2026

The AV SuperFriends are back on the InfoComm 2026 show floor for day two with first impressions, fresh booth finds, and a newcomer's view of just how overwhelming the show can be.

This episode covers the practical side of I... more

Recorded June 17, 2026

Live from the Q-SYS booth at InfoComm 2026, the AV SuperFriends sit down with Mike Brandes and David Maksa to talk through what's new, what's practical, and what might accidentally become a future entitlement.

The big topic... more

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Jamie Reinhart
Coordinator of Cloud Vendor Management
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Episode: AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails Episode 137 - Markdown APIs
Mark Kowalczynski
Director of Cloud Breach Schadenfreude
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Larry Darling
Assistant Dean of Vendor Security Questionnaire Archaeology
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Justin Rexing
Executive Vice President for Emergency Service Migration
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Doug Schaefer
Senior Manager for Air Gap Educational Operations
AV Trust / Independent panelist
Episode: AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - AV Network Security (There's no such thing as an island)
Frank Padikkala
Distinguished Fellow in cyber physical defense
AV Trust; New York
Episode: AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - AV Network Security (There's no such thing as an island)
Eric Gleske
Executive media production professional focused on storytelling within higher education
Oregon State University
Episode: AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - I'm the only Eric
Katie Peditto
Principal architect of algorithmic audio visual alignment
Denver, Colorado
Episode: AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - I'm a psychologist, but I'm not YOUR psychologist
Raul Burial
Coordinator of Semester Launch Communications and Expectation Management from Corvallis, Oregon
Corvallis, Oregon
Episode: AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - Unauthorized Digital Twin

Hosts

Jamie Reinhart
Co-host known for perspectives on AV systems, higher ed deployments, and industry events.
Chris Decker
Co-host and regular moderator with extensive discussion on AV technology in education.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Best Ed Tech Show Out There

    As a product manager for AV technology, I’ve listened to a lot of AV podcasts, but nothing beats AV Superfriends. Where else can you get five very experienced AV tech managers riffing on the daily challenges (ahem, I mean, ‘opportunities’) of today’s University technology managers in a way that is not only extremely informative but also, believe it or not: very entertaining. These guys get it. Every episode is a gold mine of information on what works, and doesn’t, regarding technology standards,... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shaunr95
    United Statesa year ago
  • Ed Tech through years of experience

    A great listen if you are interested in Ed Tech and Classroom Technology from 6 people with years of experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lsdarling
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners praise practical, experience-rich discussions and entertaining banter across episodes.
Guests and topics are viewed as highly relevant for university AV/IT decisions and vendor insights.
Audience notes the show is a strong mix of technical depth and relatable campus anecdotes.

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AV SuperFriends: Weekly Rivalry - UCF at Baylor
Q: Best ticket so far this semester?
Tickets range from non-working clickers to misbehaving conference equipment; the conversation highlights ownership of equipment by departments and practical approaches to asset management and lifecycle, including the idea of letting departments own their own checkout systems to reduce friction.
AV SuperFriends: Weekly Rivalry - UCF at Baylor
Q: What is the craziest or best bad decision that actually turned out pretty good?
The discussion centers on organizational moves and the library as a 'Swiss army knife' for education technology, emphasizing how relocating teams and embracing library space as a central hub can yield positive outcomes, despite initial concerns.
AV SuperFriends: Weekly Rivalry - UCF at Baylor
Q: What is the weirdest space on campus that your team has turned into a functioning classroom?
Connor describes transforming a former tire plant known as the Baylor Research Innovation Collaborative into a multi-use learning and events space with complex AV and conferencing setups, illustrating how nontraditional spaces can become active classrooms.
AV SuperFriends: Weekly Rivalry - UCF at Baylor
Q: What's the one thing that you think you do better than your rivals as far as your AV team?
Mike emphasizes in-house integration capability, with a mature, process-driven team that can manage end-to-end projects and provide ongoing support, which is presented as a competitive advantage.
AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - Double-click down
Q: What does Cloud Connected AV really mean in practice for a large university campus?
It means connecting devices, rooms, and services from classrooms to security into a unified cloud-enabled control plane, with platform aggregation so you don't have to monitor each vendor separately; it also involves measuring uptime and using automation to preempt issues.

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Frequently Asked Questions About AV SuperFriends

What is AV SuperFriends about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A roundtable focused on the practical realities of managing audiovisual systems in higher education, with frequent dives into classroom tech, testing, integration, and budgeting. Episodes cover standards and interoperability, AV over IP, conference room deployments, and vendor showcases from industry events, all with a light-hearted, insider banter that makes tough topics approachable. The show stands out for its candid discussions among seasoned AV/IT professionals, willingness to challenge assumptions, and a knack for tying tech choices to educational outcomes and campus workflows. This mix makes it useful for listeners in university IT/AV roles, AV vendors targeting higher ed, and brands seeking informed sponsorship opportunities that re... more

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1. Jamie Reinhart
2. Mark Kowalczynski
3. Larry Darling
4. Justin Rexing
5. Doug Schaefer
6. Frank Padikkala
7. Eric Gleske
8. Katie Peditto

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