Best Pro AV Podcasts (2025)

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Cutting Costs or Cutting Corners: The Truth About AV in Events 7:34

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19d ago7:34

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On this episode of The Event Pro Show, host Seth Macchi, tackles a common question in the world of corporate events: “It’s just AV… does it really matter who we use?” With budgets tighter than ever and teams stretched thin, Seth shares hard-won insights on why choosing the right AV partner is about so much more than just picking the cheapest option…

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The Return Of The Cosmos 1:03:48

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Jason Davis is flying solo this Friday and with that unchecked power, he runs down the return of the New York Cosmos name to USL League 1. Why are they bringing the name back? Is it just nostalgia? What about their stadium? Jason goes through the whole story, beginning with the history of the name and the players who played there, all the way to ho…

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Jason Responds to Commments on Alexi Lalas Video 21:02

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In which Jason takes on the commenters on his Alexi Lalas thoughts. Check out the show live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 AM ET on YouTube where you can join the channel and become an MK Ultra. Perks include access to our community Discord, early access to bonus video, priority commenting on the live show and much more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yout…

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Getting To Know AV Alta, US Open Cup, Club World Cup Gets Weirder 1:04:45

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Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are back this Wednesday to wrap about the U.S. Open Cup, the Club World Cup, and more. Plus, on the heels of Damion Downs joining Southampton, they debate the mertis of USMNT prospects joining EFL Championship clubs. John Smelzer, founder and president of AV Alta FC of USL Leauge One, joins the show to shed some light on…

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The Future of Events and Technology: Reflections from WEC 2025 10:09

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Welcome back! In this conversation, host Seth Macchi, CEO of LEMG, shares key takeaways from WEC 2025, the World Education Conference hosted by Meeting Professionals International in St. Louis. He reflects on the importance of staying curious in the events industry, building strong partnerships instead of going it alone, and prioritizing wellness f…

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Silver linings for USMNT What's going on with Alexi Lalas? What is a handball anyway? 1:12:25

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It was a busy weekend of soccer and Robert Kerr and Jason Davis have everything you need to feel caught up. The U.S. Men's National Team lost the Concacaf Gold Cup Final, but were there any positive takaways from Sunday night's defeat to Mexico? Stefan Frei took a shot at the tail end of the Seattle Sounders' 1-1 draw with the Columbus Crew. He is …

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End-User Adoption: 3 Ways to Stop AV Systems Collecting Dust 10:40

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Tired of boardrooms and classrooms packed with AV tech no one uses? Independent AV consultants David Allara and Jonathan Cuthbertson break down the three root causes of low user uptake—and the tactics that get people pressing “Start” with confidence. Key take-aways • Simplicity beats features—prune “Starship Enterprise” panels to one touch (or none…

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Cosmos resurrected, USMNT Gold Cup Semi, worst club signings 1:11:47

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Robert Kerr and Jason Davis are back to talk about the U.S Men's National Team in the Concacaf Gold Cup semifinals tonight against Guatemala. Can the squad overcome squeaking by Costa Rica to take down a side that just upset Canada? They also look at the FIFA Club World Cup and if there are any more surprises after Al-Hilal took down Manchester Cit…

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Small Business Empowerment and Creativity in Events with Rah-mah Pelzer-Elue 48:31

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Welcome back to The Event Pro Show- your trusted podcast for all things corporate events, experiential marketing, and the creative craftsmanship that brings gatherings to life. This week, host Seth Macchi chats with the dynamic Rah-mah Pelzer-Elue: a Nigerian American entrepreneur, award-winning poet, playwright, spoken word performer, and fierce a…

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USMNT Advances, Miami Done At CWC, Marsch Eats Humble Pie, Where To Put New Clubs 1:14:59

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Jason and Rob go live on Monday, June 30. We're talking Gold Cup: The USMNT got by Costa Rica and could be on their way to a final. Then we talk about Inter Miami's ignominious ouster at the Club World Cup and what it means for Major League Soccer (if anything!). Then we review the Jagermeister Cup results from the weekend and highlight Khano Smith…

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Soccer Disrupter Michael Hitchcock, USMNT in Gold Cup quarters, what cities need a club? 1:10:33

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Robert Kerr and Jason Davis look ahead to a busy weekend of soccer with another full slate of MLS, the USL Jaegermeister Cup, the Club World Cup, Gold Cup, and more. The USWNT was also in action as Rose Lavelle returned on Thursday with her first national team goal in two years in a 4-0 win over Ireland. Also, soccer promotor and owner of several s…

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Inter Miami in the CWC Knockouts, Atletico Dallas with Sam Morton and Matt Valentine, Lessons from Sean Mann 1:13:08

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Robert Kerr and Jason Davis kick around this Wednesday with international competition, the USL's continued growth, and more. The U.S. Men's National Team drew Costa Rica in the Cocacaf Gold Cup Quarterfinals. How far can they go and will there be any surprises in North America's continental competition? Also, how badly will Inter Miami get crushed …

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USMNT perfect in group stage, Gold Cup to the World Cup Potential, Infantino for pro/rel 1:05:47

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Another week, another Monday Morning Kickearound. Robert Kerr and Jason Davis break down the U.S. Men's National Team's 2-1 win over Haiti to compete a perfect group stage. They then parlay that into the players tehy think can make the jump from this less than ideal Gold Cup squad into next year's World Cup team. Also, the USL had a wondergoal and …

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USMNT win again, Detroit City FC's Stadium Construction, Messi Winner 1:10:37

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The USMNT is in the quarterfinals of the Gold Cup and Robert Kerr and Jason Davis have the breakdown of Chris Richards's heroics against Saudi Arabia. Also, Juventus made a rather strange trip to the White House with Gianni Infantino to meet the president and the crew picks their games to watch in American soccer this weekend. Next up is Sean Mann,…

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Gold Cup Favorites, Quakes For Sale, Stadium Rendering Ratings, Club World Cup 1:11:00

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Morning Kickaround from Wednesday, June 18 2025. Jason and Robert covering a wealth of American soccer topics: 1. Who are the Gold Cup favorites after one group stage match? 2. John Fisher wants to sell the San Jose Earthquakes 3. MLS's leading goal scorer is stuck in Israel 4. Stadium renderings rating! Tampa and Chicago 5. What is the Club World …

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Leading With Heart: Ricardo Hicks on Mentorship, AV Production, and Building Thriving Event Teams 37:47

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You're listening to The Event Pro Show! Host Seth Macchi sits down with Ricardo Hicks, a veteran audio visual executive with more than 20 years in the field, to explore the world of AV, event production, and mentorship. Ricardo’s career began in a major recording studio and grew through roles as a recording engineer, hotel manager, business develop…

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Pulisic pushes back, Gold Cup and Club World Cup begin, College Soccer's Uncertain Future 1:09:46

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It's the eve of the Club World Cup and Gold Cup, which means Robert Kerr and Jason Davis gauge where the fans and themselves stand on this busy summer of soccer here in the United States. Where does the nation stand on these two tournaments? Also, sports lawyer Andrew Visnovsky joins the show to discuss the impact of the NCAA's legal settlement tha…

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How to Prepare Your AV RFP to Get the Best Proposals 15:31

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The Event Pro Show is your trusted source for everything corporate events. In this edition, host Seth Macchi, CEO of LEMG, tackles one of the biggest challenges event professionals face: building a clear, effective AV Request For Proposal (RFP). Whether you're new to planning or have years of experience, Seth outlines the crucial details and questi…

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USMNT Falls To Turkey, Atletico Dallas Stadium Plan, Where Is USL's Pro/Rel Plan? 1:15:21

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It's Monday on Morning Kickaround and there's a lot of soccer for Robert Kerr and Jason to catch up on. How whould we treat the USMNT's loss to Turkey? Elsewhere, MLS had a shortened weeekend highlighted by the Vancouver Whitecaps silencing doubters as they overcame illness and international callups to hammer the Sounders 3-0 and USL expansion club…

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A Pro/Rel Manifesto, the gap between amatuer and pro, why the Caps faltered in Mexico 1:07:49

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It's a fun Friday on Morning Kickaround as Robert Kerr and Jason Davis examine one fan's vision of how promotion and relegation can work in the United States. How many tiers? How many teams? Are there playoffs? Tune in to join us on this hypothetical journey. Also, the Vancouver Whitecaps took more than an L home from Mexico City over the weekend, …

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1445: Almo Pro AV’s New Look and InfoComm 2025 Plans 10:11

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In this episode of Rants & rAVes, I caught up with Karen Castaño (Director of Sales, National Business Team) and Gisela Ramirez (Director of Sales, LATAM) from Almo Pro AV ahead of InfoComm 2025. They’re not only unveiling fresh branding but also bringing a stacked booth experience to the show floor (Booth #1615), complete with 20 manufacturers, pr…

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1445: Almo Pro AV’s New Look and InfoComm 2025 Plans 10:11

1M ago10:11

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In this episode of Rants & rAVes, I caught up with Karen Castaño (Director of Sales, National Business Team) and Gisela Ramirez (Director of Sales, LATAM) from Almo Pro AV ahead of InfoComm 2025. They’re not only unveiling fresh branding but also bringing a stacked booth experience to the show floor (Booth #1615), complete with 20 manufacturers, pr…

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1444: Daktronics Heads to InfoComm 2025 With 2.5mm CoB LED, MicroLED Preview and a Focus on ProAV Integrators 6:11

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Most people know Daktronics for its dominance in sports venues — but the company is setting its sights on the ProAV channel, too. I sat down with Jim Vasgaard, Daktronics’ sales manager for AV partner development, to talk about how the company plans to engage integrators at InfoComm 2025. In booth 4233, Daktronics will showcase a preview of its upc…

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1444: Daktronics Heads to InfoComm 2025 With 2.5mm CoB LED, MicroLED Preview and a Focus on ProAV Integrators 6:11

1M ago6:11

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Most people know Daktronics for its dominance in sports venues — but the company is setting its sights on the ProAV channel, too. I sat down with Jim Vasgaard, Daktronics’ sales manager for AV partner development, to talk about how the company plans to engage integrators at InfoComm 2025. In booth 4233, Daktronics will showcase a preview of its upc…

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1443: ADI Icron’s USB-C and USB 3 Extension Solutions Power Next-Gen Connectivity at InfoComm 2025 9:00

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If you’ve worked with USB extension in ProAV, you’ve probably heard of Icron, aka ADI Icron. I sat down with Thomas Schultz, senior business manager, to talk about the company’s direction — and its latest launches headed to InfoComm 2025. We covered a lot: the new Raven 3301-ECO (a third-generation USB 3.2 extender), a powerful new USB-C extension …

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1443: ADI Icron’s USB-C and USB 3 Extension Solutions Power Next-Gen Connectivity at InfoComm 2025 9:00

1M ago9:00

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If you’ve worked with USB extension in ProAV, you’ve probably heard of Icron, aka ADI Icron. I sat down with Thomas Schultz, senior business manager, to talk about the company’s direction — and its latest launches headed to InfoComm 2025. We covered a lot: the new Raven 3301-ECO (a third-generation USB 3.2 extender), a powerful new USB-C extension …

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1442: WyreStorm to Debut USB Bridge, HDI Bridge and 4K PTZ Cameras at InfoComm 2025 8:15

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WyreStorm is going all-in on workplace AV at InfoComm 2025. I sat down with Zec Voislav, WyreStorm’s director of product development, to talk through the company’s latest lineup — including a brand-new USB bridge, an HDI bridge and a new series of 4K PTZ cameras. But these aren’t standalone products. WyreStorm has built out a complete ecosystem tha…

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1442: WyreStorm to Debut USB Bridge, HDI Bridge and 4K PTZ Cameras at InfoComm 2025 8:15

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WyreStorm is going all-in on workplace AV at InfoComm 2025. I sat down with Zec Voislav, WyreStorm’s director of product development, to talk through the company’s latest lineup — including a brand-new USB bridge, an HDI bridge and a new series of 4K PTZ cameras. But these aren’t standalone products. WyreStorm has built out a complete ecosystem tha…

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College soccer's evolution, USWNT thrashes Jamaica, USMNT injury woes 1:13:19

1M ago1:13:19

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Robert Kerr and Jason Davis start this Wednesday off with a bunch of national team talk. The men and women seem to be heading in seperate directions at the moment with the USMNT fighting injuries and, if you believe Mauricio Pochettino, a lack of dedication. The USWNT, on the other hand, just wrapped up a pair of friendlies where they rolled throug…

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1441: Sharp’s ‘New Is Now’ Strategy Takes Center Stage at InfoComm 2025 8:32

1M ago8:32

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I sat down with Jennifer Cheh, vice president of marketing and product management at Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, to get a preview of what the company has planned for InfoComm 2025. We talked through the “New Is Now” theme — a continuation from ISE — and why it matters. Jennifer also shared insight into Sharp’s 2025 strategy, i…

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1441: Sharp’s ‘New Is Now’ Strategy Takes Center Stage at InfoComm 2025 8:32

1M ago8:32

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I sat down with Jennifer Cheh, vice president of marketing and product management at Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, to get a preview of what the company has planned for InfoComm 2025. We talked through the “New Is Now” theme — a continuation from ISE — and why it matters. Jennifer also shared insight into Sharp’s 2025 strategy, i…

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1440: Matrox Video to Showcase Full IP Ecosystem Workflow at InfoComm 2025 11:15

1M ago11:15

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I sat down with Catherine Koutsaris, product marketing manager at Matrox Video, for a sneak peek at what the company is bringing to InfoComm 2025. The big story? Matrox is highlighting how its full portfolio — including ConvertIP, SVM, IP KVM and the updated Mura DVW video wall appliance — works together as a seamless, IP-based ecosystem. Catherine…

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1440: Matrox Video to Showcase Full IP Ecosystem Workflow at InfoComm 2025 11:15

1M ago11:15

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I sat down with Catherine Koutsaris, product marketing manager at Matrox Video, for a sneak peek at what the company is bringing to InfoComm 2025. The big story? Matrox is highlighting how its full portfolio — including ConvertIP, SVM, IP KVM and the updated Mura DVW video wall appliance — works together as a seamless, IP-based ecosystem. Catherine…

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1439: Planar Has Big Plans and a Lot of New Product Launches at InfoComm 2025 9:02

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I was joined on this pre-InfoComm-2025 episode by Robert Detwiler, senior director of product management and training at Planar, to talk about everything the company has planned for the show. Robert shared a sneak peek at some of the new products launching next month, including the DirectLight Slim Series and a standout addition to the Essential Se…

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1439: Planar Has Big Plans and a Lot of New Product Launches at InfoComm 2025 9:02

1M ago9:02

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I was joined on this pre-InfoComm-2025 episode by Robert Detwiler, senior director of product management and training at Planar, to talk about everything the company has planned for the show. Robert shared a sneak peek at some of the new products launching next month, including the DirectLight Slim Series and a standout addition to the Essential Se…

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1438: Yealink Brings AI-Powered Meeting Magic — and Happy Hour — to InfoComm 2025 13:33

1M ago13:33

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I caught up with Tylor Chen, director of channel sales at Yealink, to talk about what the company’s bringing to InfoComm 2025 — and it’s a lot more than just sleek hardware. From the debut of the MeetingBoard Pro to the U.S. launch of AVOne, Yealink is doubling down on AI-powered collaboration and secure Android-based MTR systems. Tylor also gave u…