Episodes 23
Avg. Duration 1h 18m
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Since Jun 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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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Are We Sacrificing Sound for Convenience?

Jun 02, 2026 51m

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…

There’s a New TV Technology Battle Brewing

May 14, 2026 1h 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…

The State of Video in 2026

Apr 07, 2026 1h 20m

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…

Why Form vs Function Matters in Home Theater

Mar 17, 2026 1h 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…

What Makes DLP Projection So Unique

Mar 04, 2026 1h 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…

Marry Your Screen, Date Your Projector

Feb 23, 2026 1h 16m

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…

Are We Misunderstanding Reference Level?

Feb 12, 2026 1h

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,…

Everyone Talks About Target Curves, But This Part Matters Most

Jan 23, 2026 55m

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…

What to Look For When You See Speaker Measurements

Jan 08, 2026 1h 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…

The Real Reason Bass Is So Hard to Get Right

Dec 16, 2025 1h 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…

The One Thing Most Theaters Get Wrong

Dec 02, 2025 1h 35m

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…

Inside the Components That Make or Break Your Speakers

Nov 20, 2025 1h 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…

Why Cinema Might Never Be the Same Again

Nov 04, 2025 59m

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…

Is HDR Actually Hurting Your Projector’s Picture?

Oct 21, 2025 1h 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…

Manufacturing, Myths, and Misfires of HDMI Cables

Oct 06, 2025 1h 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…

CEDIA 2025 Recap

Sep 18, 2025 2h 27m

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…

HDMI Part Two: Because One Episode Wasn’t Enough

Sep 02, 2025 1h 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,…

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

Aug 19, 2025 1h 28m

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…

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Projectors (Almost)

Aug 05, 2025 1h 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…

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

Jul 15, 2025 1h 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…

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