{"podcast":{"title":"AV/IT Amplifier","slug":"av-it-amplifier-6369183","podcast_index_feed_id":6369183,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5852785/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/av-it-amplifier--5852785","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5aef038415b10e89f1ad3f15195eaf45.jpg","author":"Ryan Gray","episode_count":139,"summary":"Higher education institutions rely on audio-visual (AV) and information technology (IT) solutions as a key backbone for modern teaching and learning. The AV/IT industry plays a critical role in providing these solutions, and it is important to highlight the latest trends, innovations, and perspectives in this sector. The podcast “The AV/IT Amplifier” aims to fill this gap by featuring interviews with people from Higher Education Institutions and the AV/IT Industry who have an idea, concept, perspective, event or product that would be helpful or interesting to the target audience of higher education technology managers. The host of the podcast is Ryan Gray, Assistant Director of IT at Yavapai College. “The AV/IT Amplifier” podcast will have a bi-monthly schedule with two recordings per month, each being split in half to provide for weekly episodes. Each episode will be targeted for 30 minutes to be about the length of an average commute. The first half of each recording will focus on the primary topic for that guest, while the second half will be a profile of the person. The podcast will not only focus on technical topics but also on non-technical ones such as effective people mana…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-04T06:21:32.404147+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/av-it-amplifier-6369183"},"episode":{"title":"117: I Don't Wanna Say Cult with Jon Gunzel","slug":"117-i-don-t-wanna-say-cult-with-jon-gunzel","published_at":"2025-08-06T08:00:08+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/av-it-amplifier-6369183/117-i-don-t-wanna-say-cult-with-jon-gunzel","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/av-it-amplifier-6369183","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/117-i-don-t-wanna-say-cult-with-jon-gunzel--67263425","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67263425/episode_117.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the AV/IT Amplifier podcast, host Ryan Gray talks with Jon Gunzel of John A. Logan College about managing AV, IT, and event support in a small college environment. Jon shares how his team covers everything from laptops and desktops to Q-SYS audio systems and classroom support, and why having one department handle all technology has unique advantages and challenges. They dive into how centralized support can reduce communication barriers but also create bottlenecks when staffing is lean, especially during peak times like the start of a semester. The conversation also explores John A. Logan College’s hands-on approach to student learning, including a podcast studio and other experiential learning spaces. Jon reflects on how joining HETMA and attending InfoComm have impacted his professional growth, including stepping up to help with tours and events, building relationships, and finding community in higher ed AV. The episode wraps with a look at how connection, curiosity, and a willingness to pitch in can open doors to new opportunities in the industry. Topics Discussed Managing AV, IT, and classroom support in one department Pros and cons of a centralized technology support model Q-SYS systems and broad technical responsibilities Building a podcast studio and its potential on campus Hands-on experiential learning for students Jon’s journey into HETMA and the higher ed AV community First-time InfoComm experiences and lessons learned The value of peer connection and mentorship in AV/IT Growth opportunities through volunteering and stepping up Building personal and professional networks in higher ed AV Guest Contact & Episode Credits Guest: Jon Gunzel Email: jonathan.gunzel@jalc.edu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgunzel89/ Host: Ryan Gray Link…","meta_description":"In this episode of the AV/IT Amplifier podcast, host Ryan Gray talks with Jon Gunzel of John A. Logan College about managing AV, IT, and event support in…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1873,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/av-it-amplifier-6369183/episodes/117-i-don-t-wanna-say-cult-with-jon-gunzel/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/av-it-amplifier-6369183/117-i-don-t-wanna-say-cult-with-jon-gunzel.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}