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Our founder, Gary Kayye, has been in AV for over 20-years and he sometimes rants about bad AV and does a lot of raving about good AV in this nearly-daily podcast. These podcasts are generally 2-4 minutes in length.
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Rants and Raves is the podcast that gets down to brass tacks about what’s too often sidelined in dance music discourse- YOU. And the culture we collectively create. Yeah, the DJs are important and all, but they’re hardly the center of the dancefloor- or the universe. The life of the party is all of us. Follow to hear about upcoming episodes featuring nightlife legends first. Like what you hear?! Check out "In Your Ear," for selected narrated columns from the Rants and Raves Substack newslett ...
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We dive deep into the world of MMA and see what fighters will make it to the top of the UFC. Packed with action and agility, a quick listen will have you up to speed with who’s leading in the ultimate fight. Tune in every week on your favorite podcast player. Genre: MMA / UFC
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In this special “Steph takeover” episode of Gary’s Rants & rAVes podcast, I sit down with Kristen Garner, director of Kramer Western US, to discuss Kramer’s recent price reductions across its product portfolio in North America. Dive into the factors driving this bold move, all aimed at delivering greater value to customers. Kristen also shares insi…
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Catch yourself twirling and tempted to ask the DJ to drop your favorite tune? Don’t. Because the request lines are closed- at least they are at parties with proper DJs. Save your special song for the karaoke bar, the shower- pretty much anywhere else. Host Tovah Feinberg explains her thoughts on the manner in "I Have One Request." Have an insatiabl…
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NextLVL Leading has a mission to solve the age and diversity gaps in our industry. The average age of the AV professional is 40+ and we all know we have a diversity issue. One of the ways NextLVL Learning is combatting this is by hosting its Second Annual AV Talent Summit Nov. 20 at Pace University in Pleasantville, New York. My latest Rants & rAVe…
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Registration has already opened for the ISE 2025 — Integrated Systems Europe. But, in all honesty, I think this show should be called Integrated Systems World. Why? And, why sign up now? Today’s Rants & rAVes podcast guest, ISE’s managing director, Mike Blackman, talks about all of that, plus this year’s keynote, changes to the show, and an already…
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On this episode of Big Blend Radio's TOAST TO THE ARTS Show, award-winning author Joseph Bauer discusses his new novel "Sailing for Grace." The book shares the story of how a man’s promise to his dying wife leads him into uncharted waters as he confronts the realities of immigration at the US-Mexico border. Out now through Running Wild Press, "Sail…
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features Stephen Dees and Pete Hewlett of Novo Combo, the 1980s rock band known for their electrifying blend of rock and pop. Hear about their new album, 45 West 55th, and their reunion to make it happen. Novo Combo founding members include Stephen Dees (lead vocals/bass), Jack Griffith (lead guitar), Pete Hewlett (v…
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Door policy ranks highly among the hotly contentious issues in nightlife these days. Lots of folks wanna know- why, oh why can’t everyone and their mother waltz with ease into whatever party they’d like?! Which was my frame of mind for many years. That is, until one of my guests explained why that’s often not the case. I’m joined by two NYC icons f…
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Who couldn’t do with more love and care in these tumultuous times?! Our hectic lives paired with the rapidly devolving world demands maximum attention. But amidst it all, are you actually paying attention to those who mean the most to you? There’s no time like the present to reflect on who might need a bit extra- whether they’re aware of it or not.…
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In addition to the ability to go behind the scenes and learn how The Sphere, Cirque du Soleil, the ARTE Museum and Atomic Golf use AV and digital/experiential signage technology to run their experiences, this year’s Digital Signage Experience (DSE) show includes three keynotes and access to two different show floors — all using code RAVEPOD when yo…
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Snap One isn’t new to the ProAV market; in fact, they’ve had commercial AV technology for nearly a decade now. And, now part of ADI Global, Snap One has amped up its plans for the rest of 2024 and 2025 as it has nearly twice as many product lines as it did pre-acquisition. I was joined by Snap One’s Scott Normand to cover the new initiatives and to…
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Celebrate Music Monday with episode of Big Blend Radio's A TOAST TO THE ARTS Show featuring Milwaukee-based producer, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist Jim Eannelli who discusses his music and debut solo album, "Just Deserts." Jim Eannelli has been in every sort of band from hard rock to synth pop; he worked with Rick Derringer on the Colour Rad…
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LG has simplified the management and design of dvLED systems into two categories: custom and all-in-one. My latest videocast features Eric Olson, senior business development manager at Exertis Almo, and Eric Sikora, senior solutions engineer at LG. On this episode of Rants & rAVes, they talk all about LEDs and how simple it is to design, spec, orde…
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"Where The Ladies At?" It's a question host Tovah Feinberg has pondered throughout her three decades in nightlife. Guests Lauren Flax and Dee Diggs join this episode to suss out just why that is. And they're not just talking DJs- they're only part of the equation. What about partygoers, sound people, promoters, club staff- etc, etc, etc?! All are e…
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I caught up with Exertis Almo EVP Dan Smith and SVP Kevin Welling ahead of the Oct. 8 E4 Experience. A few highlights: A session all about how the intricacies of Autism Spectrum disorder intertwines with the evolution of ProAV A session Microsoft Teams Rooms and utilizing AI in collaboration spaces. An expo floor full of the latest and greatest tec…
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show with co-host Joey Stuckey, celebrates music that inspires, motivates, and makes us all feel good! After all, isn't music our emotional medicine? This episode also kicks off Joey's Annual ALIVE DAY which we will celebrate on Big Blend Radio with select musical guests on Sept. 29, so stay tuned h…
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Get ready for Halloween with this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show that focuses on Heavy Mountain Music and Beer Fest, held Oct 25-26, 2024 at the Orange Peel and Burial Beer's Eulogy. Featuring an array of iconic artists and genre spanning acts, exclusive pours from the area’s finest breweries, and hair-raisi…
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If you’ve wondered how LG Business Solutions is addressing the movement toward dvLED in everything from higher education to corporate spaces, this is the podcast for you! The company, famous for its OLED tech, is staking a leadership claim to the future of dvLED. In my latest Rants & rAVes videocast, LG’s senior director, Tom Bingham, joined me to …
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Pearl Technology’s Jeremy Caldera joined me on my latest videocast to discuss how you can donate to the new Matt Sittloh Memorial Scholarship — or recommend a college-aged student to apply! Matt was a technician who worked in audiovisual engineering, sales and management for his entire career. Watch and consider donating!
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On Aug. 28 at 11 a.m. PDT (2 p.m. EDT) learn all about USB and how Extron is leveraging this connector for AV and UCC installs. This 90-minute session led by the company’s Training, Product Development and Marketing teams is AVIXA CTS RU and BICSI approved. Extron’s Andrew Evans joins me on today’s podcast to talk about the session and how you can …
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The E4 Experience, Exertis Almo’s regional conference and trade show, kicks off its fall tour with a stop in Boston on Sept. 10, 2024. Attendees not only get to see firsthand all the new stuff that debuted at June’s InfoComm show, but they can also earn up to 10 AVIXA CTS RUs with a special Microsoft-led MTR class! Today’s guests on this episode of…
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Chanan Averbuch likely needs no introduction, as he’s driven the LED market — in many ways — since 2013. Now, he’s heading up a new division of BlueSquare as the director of innovation of BlueSquare X. This is a firm focused on the design and support of digital experiences by partnering with AV integrators. This videocast explains it all — so watch…
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features Boone Froggett, lead singer and guitarist of OTIS. Kentucky born and bred, OTIS is a young, hard rocking quartet who performs and plays their exciting music like they’ve been around for 40 years. Hear about their music background, latest single "Last Fool in Line," touring, and shows. Alongside Boone, John S…
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Is PLUR still relevant today? And just what does “community” mean? We say it so often and given its significance, now is a better time than ever to pause and give it some thought. Have an insatiable appetite for all things rave? Subscribe to the Rants and Raves newsletter on Substack for columns and audio emailed directly to you. And to listen in o…
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“Why's Everyone Obsessed With Dicks?” As a demi-sexual, I’m no expert on that- but like most things, I have thoughts on the matter. Because let’s face it- penises are pervasive whether you have proclivity for them or not. - dick doodles, dick jokes, dick drugs, dick shaped structures. It’s bananas. Exactly why do they snatch up all the attention wh…
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My latest episode of Rants & rAVes features TD SYNNEX Senior Vice President Sandi Stambaugh. Sandi talks me through the unique nature of the second annual TD SYNNEX InVision event, taking place Aug. 27-29, 2024. It’s aimed at ProAV salespeople and is highly focused on helping newbies (three years of experience and under) understand how to be succes…
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It may seem like MAXHUB became a UCC leader overnight. But the truth is, there’s a lot of strategy behind what the company does in AV and UCC. My latest Rants & rAVes episode features MAXHUB’s Alan Nicholls, its business development manager, who reviews everything MAXHUB did at InfoComm 2024. If you’re an MS Teams company, you should watch this!
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features journalist and best-selling author David Lipsky who discusses his latest book, "The Parrot and The Igloo: Climate and the Science of Denial." Now published in paperback, he turns his prodigious talent to the twin stories of our lifetime: climate change and truth. Lipsky explores how “anti-science” became vir…
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Celebrate Music Monday with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast To The Arts" Show featuring drummer Martin Fitzgibbon who discusses his memoir, "Behind The Curtain, My Life and Rocky Horror." In it, Fitzgibbon reveals for the first time his closely guarded secrets and unique insights into how the show and its participants became an overnight s…
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From Willie Nelson and Rosanne Cash, to Edgar and Johnny Winter, Wilson Phillips, Larkin Poe, the Allman Brothers, Jackson 5, and more, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND with co-host Joey Stuckey, celebrates musical families! MUSICAL FAMILY PLAYLIST - On YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/bdszhehx - On Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/379ff88…
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Panasonic Connect’s Chris Merrill joins me on the latest episode of Rants & rAVes. At InfoComm 2024, I recorded a deep-dive demo of KAIROS, the company’s live production platform that can take nearly any signal and distribute it all via AV-over-IP to any digital canvas. KAIROS is single-handedly building a new market category Panasonic Connect call…
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Hollywood usually misses the mark when it comes to portraying raves accurately. Which sucks but…can also be pretty funny. “Reads by Rants and Raves” is where I share my takes on films and shows. This piece encapsulates the very first time I spotted raves appearing in pop culture. And it was on no other than on an episode of Beverly Hills 90210. Tun…
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features PANGAEA bassist Ron Poulson who shares some of the band's history, and discusses their music and new album, "Beowulf" that's out now and features Robert Berry as producer. A Texas band with influences ranging across Progressive Rock, Classic Rock, Classical Music, Heavy Metal, and Classic Country, PANGAEA is…
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In honor of Great Outdoors Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features legal and environmental historian, author, and attorney Lowell E. Baier. Hear about his latest book, "Earth’s Emergency Room: Saving Species as the Planet and Politics Get Hotter." "Earth's Emergency Room" is a celebration of 50 years of the Endang…
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Could Planar’s WallDirector Cloud software-as-a-service ecosystem, designed to manage Planar’s LEDs, be the cloud-based management platform that every other display company ends up emulating? I think it’s possible! Today’s Rants & rAVes episode features Planar’s Robert Detwiler, who talks about WallDirector and its management of the Planar ecosyste…
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