Note: This is the second part of a crossover series that Hope and Christa are doing, so make sure to catch the first part of this series on The Floating Point. In this episode, Hope Roth (@beerandpie) joins host Christa Bender (@AVChrista) to talk about football, their big bet, and how watching football outside of […]
Note: This show does not discuss the Legrand acquisition of Milestone AV Technologies. In this episode, Mark Coxon (@AVPhenom) joins host Christa Bender (@AVChrista) to talk about how he chose his Twitter handle. Christa and Mark talk about how the #AVTweeps community on Twitter made the dive into social media easier. Mark talks about how […]
In this episode, Sean Brown (@Sonic_Sean) joins host Christa Bender (@AVChrista) to talk about how Kansas State University is preserving up to four decades of content with Mediasite. They also talk about the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and how they are using Mediasite to record lectures, continuing legal education […]
In this episode, Dayna Baumann (@DaynaBaumann) joins host Christa Bender (@AVChrista) to talk about what it is like being a new person in the audio visual industry. Christa and Dayna start the show off with a “woo-hoo” and then Dayna explains her role at Control Concepts. Dayna provides key information that is needed for a […]
In this super-short episode, Rich Prevete (@RichardPrevete) joins host Christa Bender (@AVChrista) at a local brewery, Stickman Brews. Christa and Rich start the show off by discussing the types of beers that they are drinking. Then then go on to see where Rich is with his AV training. Christa reveals that she has been focusing […]
In this episode, Chris Turner (@AAVChris) joins host Christa Bender (@AVChrista) and she proclaims him to be one of her favorite people (shocking, I know). Chris talks about his time in California before he joined the AV industry. Chris provides the perfect example of how being friendly and keeping in contact with people can lead […]
In this episode, Victoria Barela (@barelAVictoria_) joins host Christa Bender (@AVChrista) to discuss what technology they are currently loving. They share their thoughts on wearables, microphones, and phone apps. Christa and Victoria also talk about Integrated Systems Europe and how they are excited to be attending the show in Amsterdam, NL. Christa provides Victoria with […]
In this episode, Alexis La Broi (@AlexisLaBroi) joins host Christa Bender (@AVChrista) to discuss what they learned in 2016. Christa continues to mispronounce the company Alexis works for (she’ll get it right one day). Christa and Alexis talk about what trends they think will continue into 2017. They talk about their love of remote working […]
In this episode Rob Lipps, Executive Vice President at Sonic Foundry, joins host Christa Bender (@AVChrista) to discuss recent partnerships, why streaming video is complex, and whether there is a difference in solutions for education and corporate clients. Learn about Mediasite Catch and how it is unique to classrooms. Find out how Rob got into […]
As always, Christa announces that the guest on this episode of Tech Chaos is her favorite! Johnny Mota (@JMOTA3) joins host Christa Bender (@AVChrista) and they discus Johnny’s new beard and what a leaf peeper is. Johnny renames the show “Techpocalypse”. They also discuss music, movies, virtual reality, and augmented reality. If you want to […]
Christina Engh (@missenghwyoming) and Bradford Benn (@bradfordbenn) join host Christa Bender (@AVChrista) in this extra-long podcast to talk drones, unmanned aircrafts, CTS, mentorship, books, and photography. They discuss the new Small UAS Rule (Part 107) that went into effect August 2016. They also discuss what no-fly zones mean in relation to drones and unmanned aircrafts. […]
Richard Prevete (@RichardPrevete), Audio Visual Technician at Compass Group North America, joins host Christa Bender (@AVChrista) to talk technology, study groups, fitness watches, and their love for The Walking Dead. Rich’s dog Lily even puts in her two cents. Rich reveals that he is using a new Plantronics headset, so he comes through loud and […]
Scott Boekweg, Product Manager at Listen Technologies, joins host Christa Bender (@AVChrista) to discuss ListenWiFi and ListenIR applications. Scott talks about the difference in audio applications between Europe and the United States. Scott explains why he likes being involved in innovative technology and how he became interested in technology. Scott and Christa also talk about […]
Rachel Valdez (@rachelbvaldez), Chief Dream Maverick/Head of Global Talent Management at PowerToFly, joins host Christa Bender (@AVChrista) to discuss the importance of gender diversity, technology, and one-on-one mentorship versus group mentorship. PowerToFly is a platform to connect women with Fortune 500 companies and fast-growing start-ups that really value gender diversity and inclusion. PowerToFly enables women […]
Bobbie Carlton (@BobbieC), founder of Innovation Women, joins host Christa Bender (@AVChrista) to discuss the importance of gender-balancing speaking events and the difference between mentorship and sponsorship. Bobbie explains what DAMP stands for in regards to live panels at events. Bobbie explains why she created Innovation Women. All of these topics and more can be […]
Bradford Benn (@BradfordBenn), Themed Attractions Solutions Manager with Harman Professional, joins host Christa Bender (@AVChrista) to discuss the 2016 InfoComm show, Net Neutrality, Rule 41, and how an #AVPuppy makes everything better. This year Harman was located in the Unified Communications pavilion instead of the audio pavilion. Which makes sense, considering the Harman line offers […]
Marika Aquino (@TierPM), Program Manager with TierPM, joins host Christa Bender (@AVChrista) to discuss the 2016 InfoComm show as well as favorite anime shows. 2016 was the third year that TierPM exhibited in the Career Fair section of the show floor. TierPM offers staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions to audiovisual and IT industry companies nationwide. […]
Hope Roth (@beerandpie), Crestron Certified Programmer with Riordan Brothers Integration, joins host Christa Bender (@AVChrista) to discuss volunteering and the upcoming InfoComm show in Las Vegas, NV. Hope and Christa are joint recipients for the Harald Thiel Volunteers of the Year award. Both women understand the importance of volunteering and agree that you should not […]
Brad Grimes (@BGrimesDC), Director of Communications with InfoComm International, joins host Christa Bender (@AVChrista) to discuss all things related to InfoComm and the upcoming show in Las Vegas, NV June 4th to the 10th. There are many new and exciting changes taking place at InfoComm16 this year. One of those changes is the Seminar and […]
Chris Bach, System Support Engineer with Extron Electronics, joins host Christa Bender (@AVChrista) to discuss NAB, Vector 4K Scaling Technology, 4:4:4 processing, favorite cars, movies, travel destinations, and more. Learn how Chris has spent his 16 years with Extron and find out why the 1991 Ford Explorer is his favorite car. Hear Christa expresses her […]
Mike Shinn (@axpmike) and Marika Aquino (@tierpm) join host Christa Bender (@AVChrista) to discuss NAB, InfoComm, NSCA, IGNITE, Periscope, Snapchat, and more. A special shout-out to John Greene (@jgreenesix) for his social media presence regarding tradeshows. While Christa may have been the only one to see Batman versus Superman, everyone agrees that Deadpool was the […]
Alesia Hendley (@thesmoothfactor) and Joshua Davidson (@dasjoshua) join host Christa Bender (@AVChrista) to discuss technology, wearables, millennials, content marketing, and their favorite social media platforms. Learn what drew Alesia into the AV industry. Learn which social media platform Joshua considers the “driver’s license of the Internet”. All of these topics and more can be heard […]
Alexis La Broi (@AlexisLaBroi) and Bradford Benn (@BradfordBenn) join host Christa Bender (@AVChrista) to discuss industry and manufacturer certifications. Alexis discusses how she was inspired at the WIN breakfast at InfoComm15 to pursue her CTS certification. Alexis describes how she started in the rental and staging side of the industry and eventually made her way […]
Vanessa Folk, PR Manager at GeekGirlCon, Torrey Stenmark, DIY Science at GeekGirlCon, and Richard Prevete (@RichardPrevete), Audio Visual Technician at Compass Group North America, speak with host Christa Bender (@AVChrista) to discuss ISE, role models, mentorship, certifications, gaming, comic books, science, and math. Christa briefly discusses her use of the Shure MV88 microphone while at […]
Eva Cannon, Director of Marketing and Events for US Office, speaks with host Christa Bender (@AVChrista) live from the ISE show floor. They discuss ISE, products, and new releases. All of these topics and more can be heard on this episode of Tech Chaos. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
Christina Engh (@missenghwyoming), Chief Operating Officer at UASolutions Group, speaks with host Christa Bender (@AVChrista) about drones, unmanned aircrafts, and Christina’s military experience. They discuss how meteorology and weather forecasting relates to flying aircrafts, FAA rules and regulations, and Christina’s sweet new headphones. CES 2016 and ISE 2016 are mentioned throughout the show and somehow […]
Jane Johnson (@jane_pivot), managing partner of strategic communications at Pivot Communications, and Katye McGregor Bennett (@katyemcgregor), chief strategist at KMB Communications, speak with host Christa Bender (@AVChrista) about the surprise trends of 2015 and the potential trends for 2016. They discuss operating their businesses out of their bat caves and whether drones will be visiting […]
