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The Front Row

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About this Podcast:

Welcome to The Front Row Podcast, where we dive into everything audio, video, and home entertainment with a mix of expert insight and real-world experience. Whether you're already invested into the AV space or just starting out, this show is here to break topics down and make the details easier to understand. Hosted by Erik Wesley and Ryan Charpentier, each episode covers topics like speaker specs, video formats and system calibration that will help you make sense of what you're seeing and reading online. We’ll have honest conversations with knowledgeable guests and share plenty of practical takeaways you can actually use in your own setup.

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What is The Front Row about?

Welcome to The Front Row Podcast, where we dive into everything audio, video, and home entertainment with a mix of expert insight and real-world experience. Whether you're already invested into the AV space or just starting out, this show is here to break topics down and make the details easier to understand.

Who hosts The Front Row?

The Front Row is hosted by AVSForum.com. The show has published 23 episodes to date.

What has The Front Row covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Are We Sacrificing Sound for Convenience?" (2 June 2026, 52 minutes), "There’s a New TV Technology Battle Brewing" (14 May 2026, 61 minutes), and "The State of Video in 2026" (7 April 2026, 81 minutes).

How often does The Front Row publish?

The Front Row publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 81 minutes across 23 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Front Row?

Booking probability for The Front Row is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Front Row requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Front Row's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The Front Row?

The strongest fits for The Front Row are Audio & Video Equipment and IT Services & Software Development. The Front Row has a news audience.

About the host

AVSForum.com hosts The Front Row, a news podcast with 23 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • The Front Row

    Are We Sacrificing Sound for Convenience?

    Jun 2, 202652 min

    On this episode of The Front Row Podcast, we’re joined by David Solomon, Chief Hi-Res Music Evangelist at Qobuz and one of the people responsible for bringing TIDAL to the U.S., for a conversation about one of the...

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    There’s a New TV Technology Battle Brewing

    May 14, 20261h 1m

    On this episode of The Front Row Podcast, we’re joined by Bruce Walker, Product Evangelist for TCL North America, for a deep dive into where TV technology is today and where it might be headed next. Bruce breaks down...

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    The State of Video in 2026

    Apr 7, 20261h 21m

    On this episode of The Front Row Podcast, we’re joined by Rob Brennan, Technical Account Manager at Epson, for a conversation focused on one big question… the state of video in 2026 and where it might be headed. What...

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    Why Form vs Function Matters in Home Theater

    Mar 17, 20261h 1m

    On this episode of The Front Row Podcast, we’re joined once again by Peter Aylett from Officina Acoustica and Cinema Buro, and the topic is one that can get a little controversial, especially since it comes up so often...

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    What Makes DLP Projection So Unique

    Mar 4, 20261h 8m

    On this episode of The Front Row Podcast, we’re joined by Janina Baltaziewicz, an engineer with Christie Digital Systems who works directly with professional cinema projection systems. If you’ve ever been to a Dolby...

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    Marry Your Screen, Date Your Projector

    Feb 23, 20261h 17m

    On this episode of The Front Row Podcast, we’re joined by Chris Seymour, Manager and Co Founder of Seymour Screen Excellence. If you’ve spent any time around projection, chances are you’ve heard his name. Chris has been...

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    Are We Misunderstanding Reference Level?

    Feb 12, 20261 hour

    On this episode of The Front Row Podcast, we’re joined by Ben Goff, owner of the U.K.-based integration and consultancy firm Cinema Bureau. He’s an active contributor to CEDIA’s R10 standards group, helping shape...

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    Everyone Talks About Target Curves, But This Part Matters Most

    Jan 23, 202655 min

    On this episode of The Front Row Podcast, we’re joined by Chuck Back, Managing Partner of Trinnov Audio and Procella Audio US, for a conversation that digs into one of the most talked about and least clearly explained...

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    What to Look For When You See Speaker Measurements

    Jan 8, 20261h 14m

    On this episode of The Front Row Podcast, we’re kicking off the new year by sitting down with Adam Pelz, a name many of you already know, but one that’s worth properly introducing if you don’t. Adam is the Owner and...

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    The Real Reason Bass Is So Hard to Get Right

    Dec 16, 20251h 36m

    On this episode of The Front Row Podcast, Peter Aylett from Officina Acustica and Cinema Bureau joins us once again to close out the year with a conversation about subwoofer placement and low frequency in a room. This...

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    The One Thing Most Theaters Get Wrong

    Dec 2, 20251h 36m

    In this episode of The Front Row Podcast, we sit down with Peter Aylett from Officina Acustica and Cinema Bureau, a thirty year veteran of the industry and one of the most respected voices in acoustics. Peter is known...

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    Inside the Components That Make or Break Your Speakers

    Nov 20, 20251h 37m

    In this episode of The Front Row Podcast, we’re finally kicking things off on the audio side, and we could not have asked for a better guest to start with. We’re joined by Geoffrey Heinzel, co managing partner and...

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    Why Cinema Might Never Be the Same Again

    Nov 4, 20251 hour

    In this episode of The Front Row Podcast, we sit down with Tayloe Stansbury, CEO of Kaleidescape, to talk about the changing landscape of cinema and home entertainment. Tayloe isn’t just the company’s CEO, he’s also a...

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    Is HDR Actually Hurting Your Projector’s Picture?

    Oct 21, 20251h 24m

    This week on The Front Row Podcast, we’re joined by Rob Brennan, Technical Account Manager at Epson, and someone who’s been around long enough to see just about every shift in display technology. We sit down to talk...

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    Manufacturing, Myths, and Misfires of HDMI Cables

    Oct 6, 20251h 31m

    We’re back with part three of our HDMI series featuring James Chen, Managing Director of Kordz. This time, we’re taking a look at the physical side of HDMI: how the cables are manufactured, what testing looks like, and...

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    CEDIA 2025 Recap

    Sep 18, 20252h 28m

    This week, we’re switching gears for a special CEDIA 2025 recap episode. It’s a more relaxed conversation, more like a roundtable hangout, and we’re joined by a few friends we caught up with at the show: Don from...

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    HDMI Part Two: Because One Episode Wasn’t Enough

    Sep 2, 20251h 12m

    In Episode 7 of The Front Row Podcast, we’re back with part two of our deep dive into HDMI with James Chen, Managing Director of Kordz. Last episode, we set the stage by unpacking the fundamentals, from pin layouts to...

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    Everything You Didn’t Know About HDMI (But Probably Should) Part One

    Aug 19, 20251h 29m

    In Episode 6 of The Front Row Podcast, we’re joined by James Chen, Managing Director of Kordz, for a deep dive into HDMI—what it is, how it works, and why it’s been both a blessing and a headache. In Episode 4, we laid...

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    Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Projectors (Almost)

    Aug 5, 20251h 39m

    Episode five of The Front Row Podcast is here, and this week we’re sitting down with the one and only Rob Brennan. He’s the Technical Account Manager at Epson and someone who’s been around the industry for a long time...

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    HDMI - Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It

    Jul 15, 20251h 30m

    This week on The Front Row Podcast, we’re joined by Eric Bodley, founder of Future Ready Solutions and a well respected voice in the AV industry. Eric’s career spans over four decades and includes everything from...

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