Off the Rails Episode 109: We can’t be accountable for someone else’s stupidity

Written By AVSF

Recorded May 16, 2025

In this episode, the gang holds a lively discussion about the joys and challenges of inheriting AV spaces in higher education. Chris, Jamie, Marc, Larry, and Justin share their experiences with unexpected AV setups, from poorly designed classrooms to over-engineered systems that leave everyone scratching their heads. They explore the complexities of managing these inherited spaces, the importance of maintaining functionality, and the sometimes messy reality of integrating new technology into old systems.

The team also looks ahead to InfoComm 2025, sharing what they hope to find and learn, including the latest trends in USB-C technology, AI in AV, and the ongoing quest for interoperability in AVoIP systems. Tune in for a blend of humor, industry insights, and a peek into the future of AV technology in higher education. If you enjoy this episode, please share it with your colleagues and consider supporting the AV SuperFriends!

Alternate show titles:

  • I needed the whole kaboodle

  • The addition of the widgets

  • Is there a disco ball?

  • An even smaller bed

  • Modesty panel

  • Somehow it got in there

  • We weren’t super thrilled with it

  • Paid by a percentage of the standard BoM

  • Pile of Menagerie

  • Spread them wider in your area

  • Because of who’s involved and how we get paid

  • Massaging it to fit

  • Your flavor of VGA

  • OMG guys!

  • Subway punch card

  • They’re going to have to wait

  • We’re going to go through your systems and take things out

  • We can get in it; we can fix it

  • I’ll tell you what you could do

  • Barrell around it

  • Lipstick on a pig

  • The front door of the university

  • Do all the wizbang

  • The device

  • Raw connectivity

  • They don’t like your kitchen

  • 87.5% BS

  • My USB device has AI on it

  • Ports and protocols

  • The China Side

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