Best Pro AVL Podcasts (2025)

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Tuesday, Dec. 23: Downtown Makeover + Lando Promises Focus + Vacant Homes Persist 3:46

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Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Downtown revitalization projects advance ahead of 2026 NFL Draft Incoming chief Lando vows 100% focus amid scrutiny Vacant homes persist as affordable housing shortage deepens McCandless approves 10-year parks plan emphasizing trails, connectivity Monroeville convention center wins $900K for roof,…

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Monday, Dec. 22: Tax Increase + ICE Detentions Surge + Water Board Responds + EPA Hearing in Pittsburgh 3:57

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Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Pittsburgh council advances 20% property tax increase ICE detentions in Pittsburgh surge eightfold in 2025 PWSA board responds after transparency probe, eyes rate hike Shapiro touts $5M for neurodegenerative research at Pitt Pittsburgh hosts EPA hearing on wetlands rule rollback…

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Friday, Dec. 19: Schools Budget + Penguins Purchase + Gainey, Kail-Smith Reflections 4:00

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Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: PPS approves 2026 budget with 2% tax hike. Hoffmann family nears purchase of Penguins from Fenway Sports. Gainey’s one-term legacy: bridge collapse, housing, budget fights. Longtime Councilor Kail-Smith retires, calls for political middle. RK Mellon backs Zegenex and Untapped.…

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Thursday, Dec. 18: Data Center Approved + Fast-Tracking Rejected + Millvale Take Hike + Groundbreaking Union Leader + Snow Response Bashed 4:11

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Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Springdale approves hyperscale data center despite resident backlash Pittsburgh Planning Commission rejects fast-track zoning approval deadlines Millvale proposes 58% tax hike; senior relief ordinance added Roxanne Brown elected first Black woman to lead United Steelworkers Post-Gazette slams Pitt…

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Wednesday, Dec. 17: Snowplow Shortage + Allegheny Dementia Grant + Documenting School Struggles + La Roche Donation + Hair Discrimination Law 4:07

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Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Snowplow shortage delays side-street clearing after Pittsburgh storm Allegheny County expands dementia outreach with CDC grant Pittsburgh King podcast captures daily school struggles, small triumphs La Roche receives major campus donation from founding order Rep. La’Tasha Mayes’ CROWN Act bans hai…

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Tuesday, Dec. 16: Unsafe Silica Levels + Springdale Data Center + Pittsburgh Home Values Drop + Sisters Supporting Immigrant Justice 3:58

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Enlow Fork mine silica levels exceeded limits; rule stalled. Springdale approves massive data center amid noise, power worries. Pittsburgh home values down 13.2% from peak, Zillow says. Catholic sisters’ weekly ICE vigils press for immigrant justice. Grants fund youth, signage, pollinators to boost Pittsburg…

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Monday Dec. 15: New PPD Chief + Tax Hikes Loom + Tourism Championed + East Hills Drive + Holocaust Survivor Passes 4:03

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Jason Lando tapped as Pittsburgh police chief, pending Council vote. Pittsburgh tax hikes loom: county up, schools and city next. VisitPITTSBURGH touts tourism plan progress, neighborhood readiness index. East Hills Drive repaved, hailed as long-delayed equity milestone. Holocaust survivor and educator Oscar…

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Friday, Dec. 12: Budget clash + Crafton Revises Zoning + PNC Workers Worried + Food Resilience Boost + Sports Performance Exhibit 4:02

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Pittsburgh council clashes with mayor over tight 2026 budget Crafton adopts revised zoning to grow business and housing PNC staff fear full office return as mandate rumors grow Zeromile Cooperative plans Lawrenceville food hub to boost resilience Kamin Science Center debuts Sports360 exhibit on athletic perf…

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Thursday, Dec. 11: Taxable Value Drops + Reading Scores Slip + New Duquesne School + Free Bus Passes + Pro Women's Volleyball 3:46

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Today's episode includes these stories: Tax value of key Strip District office tower slashed Pittsburgh third-grade reading proficiency slips again, reforms planned Duquesne unveils $68M Rangos School of Health Sciences Downtown city workers to receive free transit passes pilot Push grows to bring professional women’s volleyball team to Pittsburgh…

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Wednesday, Dec. 10: 30% Tax Hike? + Housing Fund Cuts? + Schools Shortfall + False Alarm Fines + Early Draft Planning 4:02

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Pittsburgh council weighs 30% tax hike, 5% department cuts Proposed Pittsburgh budget cuts target housing fund, small-business support Pittsburgh Public Schools pursues 4% tax hike amid shortfall Greensburg to fine repeat false fire alarms starting January City accelerates hosting plans for 2026 NFL Draft pl…

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Off-Duty Cop Gigs + Property Tax Hike? + Budget Gap Fallout + Carnegie Museum Director Leaving + Driverless Care Training 3:58

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Pittsburgh left millions uncollected from off-duty police security gigs Warwick proposes 30% Pittsburgh property tax hike to close deficit Budget gap endangers Pittsburgh housing fund and small business support Carnegie Museum natural history director departing for Chicago Botanic Construction starts on Penn…

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Monday, Dec. 8: Mayor's Budget Blasted + Freeway Removal + Corporate Responsibility + Academic Freedom + TransYOUniting Honored 4:08

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Gainey’s final budget blasted as crisis; O’Connor inherits shortfall. Editorial urges planning freeway removal to reconnect Pittsburgh’s riverfront neighborhoods. Ten Pittsburgh companies honored on Newsweek list for corporate responsibility. Pitt grad workers demand academic freedom protections; university …

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Friday, Dec. 5: Hospital Urgency + Challenge to Reschenthaler + Pittsburgh Cyberstalking Case + Academic Freedom + Hill District Theaters 3:56

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Today's newscast includes these stories: PA lawmakers race to regulate hospital deals after wave closures Democrat Alan Bradstock mounts long-shot challenge to Rep. Reschenthaler Pittsburgh influencer indicted for AI-assisted cyberstalking of women Pitt grad workers press for academic freedom in union contract Feature uncovers Hill District theater…

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Thursday, Dec. 4: Waymo in Pittsburgh + Property Tax Hikes + Public Schools Outlook + 'Mon Bomber' Search 4:11

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Waymo self-driving testing downtown Pittsburgh, step toward public robotaxis Allegheny County approves $3 billion budget without property tax hike Report highlights gains, persistent inequities in Pittsburgh Public Schools Verona, Bell Acres propose 2026 property tax increases Journalists deploy underwater t…

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Wednesday, Dec. 3: Snowstorm impacts + Reading Scores Fall + Water Board Investigation + Esplanade Launches + 82-Year Mystery Ends 4:07

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Snowstorm delays buses, flights, and snarls morning commute Reading scores fall, absenteeism rises in PPS report Investigation: Pittsburgh Water board shows near-total voting unanimity Esplanade riverfront project launches in Chateau WWII airman from Pittsburgh identified after 82 years…

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Tuesday, Dec. 2: Environmental Cleanup + Allegheny Health Profits + 2050 Plan Shakeup + Chartiers Valley Raises + Oakland Residents Fight for Community 3:58

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Oil firms fund $3.3M cleanup of Lawrenceville river pollution Allegheny Health Network posts third straight profitable quarter Council reconsiders funding for 2050 city plan Chartiers Valley support staff win raises in new contract Longtime Oakland residents fight to preserve community amid gentrification…

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Monday, Dec. 1: Allentown T Debate + Hospital Rankings + Tax Credit Preserved + Blighted Homes Solution + EV Charging Protest 3:59

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Allentown temporary T sparks hilltop debate over permanent Pittsburgh transit. Pittsburgh hospitals see Leapfrog safety grades ranging A to D. Waterfront tax credit preserved, fueling Pittsburgh riverfront parks and projects. New agreement lets Pittsburgh Land Bank secure blighted homes faster. Panther Hollo…

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Tuesday, Nov. 25: Pittsburgh Tax Hikes? + RAD Parks Investment + Sala Udin Reflects + University Funding, Enrollment 4:05

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Pittsburgh council eyes tax hikes, cuts to fix 2026 budget. RAD approves record $148 million for parks, libraries, culture. Sala Udin retires from school board, laments unfinished equity work. New performance-based formula will reshape funding for Pitt, Penn State. CMU international enrollment dips as immigr…

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Monday, Nov. 24: Allegheny Air Quality + Lower Hill Redevelopment + Airport Holiday Test + Boosting Prep Sports + Riverhounds Title 3:44

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Allegheny County sharply hikes polluter fees to strengthen air enforcement Penguins deal lapses, reopening Lower Hill redevelopment and community promises New Pittsburgh airport terminal faces crucial Thanksgiving travel test Tull Foundation grants boost high school sports in nine districts Riverhounds captu…

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Friday, Nov. 21: Land Bank Boost + Women Fighting Neighborhood Flooding + Sharpsburg's First Black Mayor + Row House Cinema Revival 4:02

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Land bank gains priority to cheaply acquire Pittsburgh’s tax-delinquent properties. Local women leaders fight worsening flooding in Pittsburgh’s vulnerable neighborhoods. Kayla Portis is Sharpsburg’s first elected Black mayor, advancing redevelopment. Pittsburgh earns 3-star Certified Welcoming designation f…

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Thursday, Nov. 20: Health Merger + Catholic Leadership + Pollution Fees + Charge of 'Neocolonialism' + Campus Politics 4:27

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Health Merger: WVU expands Western Pennsylvania care through multihospital acquisition. Catholic Leadership: Duquesne in Pittsburgh appoints Dausey president. Air Fees: Allegheny County raises pollution charges significantly. ‘Neocolonialism’: Lincoln-Lemington critic challenges safety complex impacts. Polit…

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Wednesday, Nov. 19: Coghill Cancellation? + Progressive Challenge + Winter Shelter + Nova Place + Mayoral Appointees 4:07

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Plan Contract: Coghill seeks to cancel $6M city planning deal over costs. WFP Challenge: Working Families Party prepares primary opponent for Sen. Fetterman. Winter Shelter: County opens 140-bed North Side site amid homelessness concerns. Nova Place: Tech hub marketed as major data-center site by Newmark. Ma…

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Monday, Nov. 17: School Closures + Fetterman Health Update + HIV Funding + Parish Closures + Park Ecology 4:10

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Today's newscast includes these stories: School Closures: Plan may shutter nine Pittsburgh schools, alarming Hill District families. Fetterman Health: Senator recovers after v-fib episode; credits defibrillator for survival. HIV Funding: Ryan White cuts threaten medication, housing support for vulnerable Pittsburgh residents. Parish Closures: St. J…

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Friday, Nov. 14: Police Chief Nomination + Fetterman Hospitalized + Black Photography Exhibition + Musician Lemon Returns 4:11

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Police Pick: O’Connor selects Lando as chief, sparking input concerns. Fetterman Hospitalized: Ventricular episode injures senator; condition stable. Zoning Upheld: Judge dismisses challenge, preserving inclusionary housing rule. Photo Exhibit: Carnegie showcases historic Black photojournalism archive. Lemon…

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Thursday, Nov. 13: Continued Impasse + School Violence Shrinks + Esplanade Moves Forward + Rep. Lee Meets Students 4:07

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Pay check pauses and hiring freezes chill area schools as state impasse endures Violence has decreased across Pittsburgh’s seven Safe Passage schools $740 million Esplanade project ready to advance after years of planning — but some residents remain opposed Rep. Summer Lee visits Pitt for student-led town ha…

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Wednesday, Nov. 12: Council Controversy + Mayor's Final Speech + Deluzio Slams Senate + Pittsburgh's 'Black Book' Scandals 4:18

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Council erupts over planning email likening proposal to Trump. Gainey warns of tough finances in final budget speech. Deluzio slams Senate shutdown deal on The Daily Show. Pittsburgh labs pilot tech to support independent senior living. Pittsburgh’s black book scandals rival Epstein-era secrecy.…

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Trailer: Wake Up, Pittsburgh! 0:40

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Catch up on all the Pittsburgh news every weekday morning. Our newscast podcast draws stories from across the local news media landscape to keep you in-the-know in less than five minutes.By Matt Peiken

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Press Play with Matthew Deayton 42:17

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When Vega Global announced that private equity firm Baird Capital had acquired a large stake in the group in January 2020, the multinational systems integrator appeared steeled for growth. However, the emergence of Covid-19 ensured a slight change of plan. Fortunately, their experienced workforce and set up has allowed their clients to fully functi…

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Press Play with Claudio Lastrucci 18:38

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We managed to entice co-founder and R&D director Claudio Lastrucci out of his laboratory for a few minutes to gauge how 2020 has so far affected Powersoft SpA. Like a master chef with the right ingredients, Claudio knows how to cook up new recipes. Whilst the Tuscans may not have had the chance to celebrate their 25th anniversary as intended, they …

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Press Play with Fausto Incerti 23:11

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Since their rebirth in late 2003, RCF has recorded phenomenal growth as a result of their expertise and continuous investment in personnel and R&D. Like most European manufacturers, the events of 2020 came as an unwelcome shock for the Italian brand. Displaying leadership and inspiration, general director Fausto Incerti has provided stability that …

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Press Play with Alex Tatini 17:12

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Having crawled out of the claustrophobic confines of that Zoom room, Richard finds himself in Italy. Like a breath of fresh Tuscan air, Alex Tatini removes his mask to elucidate his pioneering visions on electroacoustics and audio design in this podcast. Alex takes a break from preparing an outdoor Tuscan banquet to highlight what K-array has been …

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Press Play with Brad Madix 31:13

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Renowned FoH concert sound engineer Brad Madix toured has extensively around the world for some three decades with top artists including Florence & The Machine, Katy Perry, Rush, Shakira, and Van Halen. In early March, he was forced off the road as a result of the live events industry being mothballed. As a resident of Walnut Creek in California, h…

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Press Play with Ramesh Jayaraman 28:30

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Appointed in 2016 as VP and general manager of Harman Professional Solutions APAC, Ramesh Jayaraman oversees a workforce throughout the Asian Pacific stretching from Japan to Sydney. Having overseen consolidation and refocussing of brands from the Singapore headquarters and Experience Centre over the past four years, Ramesh was naturally anticipati…

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Press Play with Joe Lamond 40:15

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Accustomed to formally opening trade within our industry each year, all eyes were focused on the NAMM Show in 2021 to return us back to some form of normality. However, as California continues to be locked down by the virus and hampered by possibly the worst wild fires in the state’s history, the organisers succumbed to the inevitable and cancelled…

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Press Play with Scott Willsallen 31:10

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Having decided to relocate both his consultancy business and himself into central London in 2016 from Sydney, Auditoria’s Scott Willsallen is globally renowned for his award winning sports stadium designs and high profile sporting ceremonies around the world. Following the 2003 Rugby World Cup, Scott’s star has continued to shine in his chosen, spe…

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Press Play with Mike Blackman 29:07

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As the last major international trade show to have been staged earlier in February, Integrated Systems Europe appears likely to be the first to kick start the industry's exhibitions in just over five months time. With the added logistical challenges of relocating this successful trade show to the city of Barcelona from its previous home of Amsterda…

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Press Play with Alex Pietschmann 40:15

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Richard Lawn talks to Alex Pietschmann about how Adam Hall Group has modified its plans for 2020 after Covid-19 appeared, how ideas for a virtual tradeshow became a platform for one of the first livestreamed industry discussions, the Night of Light initiative, moving to an increasingly sustainable business model, and the importance of coming throug…

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Business Unusual Podcast: James Gordon 28:08

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In this podcast, James Gordon chats about life during lockdown, remote management for Audiotonix’s 500+ employees, getting involved with the recent #WeMakeEvents campaign, whilst neatly turning the tables by asking Richard a few probing questions!

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Pro AVL Podcasts #9 "The role of women in today's pro AVL industry" 25:07

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Sue Gould joins Isabelle Wear and Jo Hutchins from pro AVL specialist recruitment firm, Interfacio, to discuss the role of women in the industry, how it has evolved, and the opportunities available to women in audio, video and lighting in 2020.

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Pro AVL Podcasts #08 "In-ear market monitoring" 21:04

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Mike Dias, founder of the In-Ear Monitor International Trade Organization (IEMITO), joins James Cooke on the podcast to discuss the organisation’s mission and current trends within the in-ear monitor market.

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Pro AVL Podcasts #07 "End of 2019" 29:20

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The Pro AVL team – James Cooke, Simon Luckhurst and Richard Lawn – get together to discuss main industry trends of 2019, from acquisitions to evolving trade shows.

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Pro AVL Podcasts #06 "Network security" 12:40

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Joshua Rush from Audinate sits down to discuss network security with The Pro AVL Podcast’s Simon Luckhurst as the pro audio world continues its transition to IP. How does this impact everyone from savvy systems integrators to non-technical volunteers in houses of worship?

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Pro AVL Podcasts #05 "Recruitment in the Pro AVL Industry" 33:29

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Richard Wear, managing director of pro AVL specialist recruitment company Interfacio, joins the Pro AVL Podcast to discuss how he set up and runs a global business and the state of the industry.

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Pro AVL Podcasts #04 "AES: Technology, Innovation and Diversity" 15:32

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In this episode, we speak with Jonathan Wyner ahead of the 2019 AES New York Pro Audio Convention. From January 2020, Wyner will become president elect of the Audio Engineering Society (AES) and in 2021 he will serve as president. Wyner discusses what to expect at the upcoming convention and other AES events around the world, as well as how you can…

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Pro AVL Podcasts #03 "Interview with Soundcraft co-founder Graham Blyth" 25:31

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Pro AVL editor, Caroline Moss, who started her career at Soundcraft Electronics, interviews Soundcraft co-founder and former boss, Graham Blyth.

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Pro AVL Podcasts #02 "The role of PR" 22:11

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Sarah James of PR consultancy Gasoline Media joins us to discuss how public relations and marketing work in the Pro AVL industry.

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Pro AVL Podcasts #01 "Podcasts" 33:11

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In the inaugural Pro AVL Podcast, James Cooke, Ledetta Asfa-Wossen & Caroline Moss talk about podcasts! There's also an interview with Mike Rodriguez talking about his own podcast series!