Best Augustana Universitys Podcasts (2024)

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212 – NACDA Booth Podcast Series with Dallas Clifford, MiShon Ruesch and Adam Riley 22:40

5d ago22:40

22:40

Next up from our NACDA series, Justin and Matt are joined by Dallas Clifford, Marketing and Fan Engagement Coordinator at Utah Tech University, Mishon Ruesch, Marketing and Fan Engagement Coordinator at UNLV, and Adam Riley, Director of Ticket Sales and Operations at University of South Dakota. The conversation digs into their roles, their experien…

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211 – What’s Next for Camino with Eric Edens 28:39

10d ago28:39

28:39

We’re always working to innovate and improve our products and services, and our Camino solution is something we’ve targeted with specific ideas for new features. To hear about those features and capabilities, Justin and Matt are joined by Eric Edens, Daktronics Camino Solutions Engineer. He explains what Camino is, what it can do and our plans for …

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210 – Experiencing Match-Day at Sporting KC with Josh and Blake 48:28

17d ago48:28

48:28

With new technology at their fingertips, Sporting Kansas City is putting on a great match-day experience at Children’s Mercy Park. To get a look behind the scenes, Justin and Matt sat down with Josh Blackford, Vice President of Operations and GM at Children’s Mercy Park, and Blake McFarland, Director of Match Experience for Sporting Kansas City. Th…

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209 – NACDA Booth Podcast Series with Reece Kurtenbach, Dana LeRoy and Eric Cain 47:08

19d ago47:08

47:08

In our special NACDA series, we recorded from our booth in the trade show exhibit hall. To kick things off, we spoke with our President and CEO Reece Kurtenbach to hear about our history with NACDA and the college marketplace. We then spoke with NACDA’s Dana LeRoy about the convention, their mission and Daktronics. Finally, we talked with our own E…

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208 – Bringing a New Arena Online at Augustana University 33:19

1M ago33:19

33:19

Augustana University recently opened the new Midco Arena in Sioux Falls, SD. To hear about the entire project, including their centerhung LED display system, Justin and Matt visited the arena and were joined by Josh Morton, VP of Athletics, and Luke Groth, Associate AD of Operations. Links: News release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/augustana-un…

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207 – Learning About DakClassroom with Faith Gustafson 29:12

1M ago29:12

29:12

Faith Gustafson, Daktronics Services Supervisor, joins Justin and Matt to share the details of DakClassroom and how it helps schools prepare their teachers and students to run their video displays for live events. They discuss how to get started, create content, run the show, and sell sponsorships. Links: DakClassroom Sign Up: daktronics.com/dakcla…

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206 – From Field Services to Service Market Manager at Daktronics with Sherman Dugas 35:14

2M ago35:14

35:14

In a career, experience with a company goes a long way. To hear about experiences from marching band to field services to becoming the OOH and On-Premise Service Market Manager at Daktronics, Justin and Matt talk with Sherman Dugas. He shares his journey of working at Daktronics and how he leans on those experiences in his recent change in roles at…

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205 – ImageNet and Flogistix Team Up for Immersive Experience with Ali Sylvester and Kyle Kempf 37:49

2M ago37:49

37:49

When a massive direct-view LED video wall is installed to make a completely immersive experience, teams collaborate to make sure it’s a successful project. To hear all the details of this project for Flogistix, Justin and Matt are joined by Ali Sylvester, Director of Business Solutions at Flogistix, and Kyle Kempf, CTS-I Director of Commercial Audi…

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204 - Intro to Flip-Chip COB Products with Adam Gilliland 36:24

2M ago36:24

36:24

Adam Gilliland, Daktronics Product Manager, stopped by our studio to share the details of our latest Flip-Chip COB product. He explains what the Chip On Board (COB) product is, what we’ve done to differentiate our product line and how it will serve the industry. Links: Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JAmw-dSWND0?si=DvpmRie8DBxys8Wd…

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203 – Highlighting the NSF 2024 Spring Summit with Will Ellerbruch 15:07

2M ago15:07

15:07

The National Sports Forum (NSF) is hosting its Spring Summit – a virtual event that is now FREE thanks to a Daktronics sponsorship. To hear about this event and what attendees can expect, Justin and Matt spoke with Will Ellerbruch, Daktronics National Sales Manager. He’s a long-time attendee of NSF and will be hosting one of the sessions during the…

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202 – Further Improvements to All Sport Pro with Chris Johnson 27:44

2M ago27:44

27:44

As we continue to innovate and expand the capabilities and uses of our All Sport Pro, Justin and Matt are once again joined by Chris Johnson, Sport Show Product Manager for Daktronics to hear all of the details. This includes what’s new for our customers, how it streamlines the integration and much more. Links: All sport pro website: https://www.da…

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201 - Learning About the Quad Player with Bill and Lisa 28:13

3M ago28:13

28:13

As digital signage applications expand, the technology that supports those applications is advancing as well. To hear how Daktronics is providing powerful solutions for these digital signs, Justin and Matt talked with Bill Hadsell, Daktronics control system product manager, and Lisa Silveira, Daktronics digital signage business manager. They share …

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Episode #85 - Cody Schilling - former Ellsworth HS star and new Augustana University Men's Basketball Coach 1:00:49

3M ago1:00:49

1:00:49

From a hog farm in a tiny southern Minnesota town to becoming to the states leading scorer that was the path of today’s guest – Cody Schilling. Cody grew up in Ellsworth, MN with 21 kids in his graduating class but that close knit family and community raised him into a high school basketball superstar, a division two all-american and now head coach…

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200 – Additional Display Benefits at Hibbing High School with Keith Turner 26:39

3M ago26:39

26:39

The opportunities that come along with a video display at a high school are more than meets the eye. To hear about the additional uses of a new display at Hibbing High School, Justin and Matt spoke with Keith Turner, Hibbing’s Activities Director. He shares his experiences with the technology and how it supports multiple initiatives for his school.…

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199 - South Bend Cubs with Chris Hagstrom-Jones 49:01

3M ago49:01

49:01

The South Bend Cubs are on their third Daktronics display dating back to their first installation nearly 20 years ago in 2005. To hear about the evolution of technology at Four Winds Field, Justin and Matt are joined by Chris Hagstrom-Jones, Cubs Assistant General Manager of Marketing and Media. He shares his history with the team, his experiences …

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Episode #84 - Emilee Thiesse & Matt Margenthaler (women's & men's head basketball coaches at Minnesota State Mankato 1:09:32

3M ago1:09:32

1:09:32

For only the second time ever and for the first time since 1984, the same school has won both the women’s and men’s basketball championship in division two. That school is Minnesota State Mankato! In this two part episode you will hear from the coach of each of those teams. In her 12th season as head coach Emilee Thiesse led the Mavericks to a 32 -…

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198 - FrameWrx Update with Mark Eisenstadt 21:20

3M ago21:20

21:20

As FrameWrx evolves to offer more templates and editing capabilities, Justin and Matt sat down with Mark Eisenstadt, Daktronics Professional Services Manager, to hear all about it. He shares how FrameWrx came to be, how it helps customers create professional-looking content for their displays, and how it is now expanding to include business and com…

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Episode #83 - Bryce Tesdahl (Minnetonka Boys Basketball Head Coach) 1:09:20

4M ago1:09:20

1:09:20

For this episode I am joined by the head boys basketball coach of the Minnetonka Skippers – Bryce Tesdahl. Bryce and his team just won the boys class 4A state championship capping off a fabulous season. Coaching is not new to Bryce or his family. He is the grandson of Bob McDonald who is the all-time winningest coach in MN boys basketball history. …

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Episode #82 - MN Boys State Basketball Tourney Preview - w/ Ryan James & TC Hoops Czar 48:21

4M ago48:21

48:21

For this episode I’m joined by two MN boys high school basketball experts to help break down the upcoming MN boys state basketball tournament. Ryan James from Prep Hoops and TC Hoops Czar are here to give us their insight into each bracket for the 4 classes, some of the top players to watch and who they think will win it all. No one watches more hi…

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197 – The Madness of March with Brandon McRae 22:18

4M ago22:18

22:18

As the college basketball world prepares for the madness of championship tournaments, Daktronics also prepares to support multiple games at facilities hosting the tournament. To hear the details, Justin and Matt talk with Brandon McRae, Daktronics account manager for live events. He shares the preparation, on-site support and other activities the c…

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196 - Women in Sports: Event #4 with Patti Phillips 51:00

4M ago51:00

51:00

Patti Phillips, the CEO of Women Leaders in Sports, the nation's premier organization for developing, connecting and championing women to advance and be powerful influencers in sports, joined our recent Women In Sports Online Event. She shares her experiences in the industry, how she leverages her relationships across sports and hiring firms, and h…

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195 - Getting Your System Ready for the Season with David Reynhout 39:59

5M ago39:59

39:59

When getting ready for your sports season to begin, your technology is something you might want to start looking at as soon as possible. To hear how you can get prepped and ready, we talk with David Reynhout, Customer Success Specialist in the Daktronics Services Department. He shares about pre-season checks we offer, things to look for on your own…

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Episode #81 - Wendy Kohler & Mike Dreier (MN girls basketball coaching royalty) 1:19:50

5M ago1:19:50

1:19:50

For this episode we’re trying something we’ve never done before and that’s two guests in separate interviews put into one episode. And these guests are legends in Minnesota girls high school basketball. First we have Alexandria head coach – Wendy Kohler. Wendy is in her 39th season leading the Cardinals and has been quite the fixture on the sidelin…

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194 - Women in Sports: Event #3 with Alicia Longworth 49:40

5M ago49:40

49:40

Our latest Women In Sports online event features Alicia Longworth, Executive Associate Athletics Director of External Operations for the University of Tennessee. She talks about her experience of working in the SEC with a focus on keeping fans coming back for more. Links: Personal Development List: https://daktronics.widen.net/s/wlgxgnrhsm/wis_-per…

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193 - Kutztown University’s Student Production with Marisa Bragg and Renee Hellert 38:55

5M ago38:55

38:55

To talk about the video board production at Kutztown University, Justin and Matt are joined by Marisa Bragg, a student-athlete, and Renee Hellert, Kutztown’s Athletic Director. They share how things have been going in the first year with their video display, how the display brought opportunities to Marisa and other students on campus, and much more…

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192 - Centennial High School’s Production Team with Bryce Budoff 45:56

6M ago45:56

45:56

Building a class around event production and giving students real-world experiences is what Bryce Budoff did at Centennial High School. Bryce is the Film & TV Instructor but that title covers many more areas. In visiting with Justin and Matt, we dive into everything taking place at the school as well as the behind-the-scenes of the Peoria Student B…

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191 - Getting to Know Our Event Production Supervisor Chris Pankonin 42:57

6M ago42:57

42:57

Chris Pankonin recently joined our team as an Event Production Supervisor and he has a great deal of experience in the live events industry. Justin and Matt sat down with him and heard about his previous journeys from Nebraska to Oregon to Daktronics and everything in between. Links Daktronics Professional Services Website: www.daktronics.com/profe…

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190 – A Closer Look at Daktronics Internships with JaeLeigh Mittelstaed 29:37

6M ago29:37

29:37

When it comes to signing up for an internship, JaeLeigh Mittelstaed suggests taking the leap! She joined our team as a sales intern in 2023 and shares details of how her internship was different than she initially expected including how she worked with multiple different markets the company serves and some life skills she took away from the experie…

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189 – Women In Sports: Event #2 with Leslie Slovak 51:18

6M ago51:18

51:18

For this Women In Sports online event, we invited Leslie Slovak, Executive Director of Athletics for the Richardson Independent School District and President-Elect for the Texas High School Athletic Director's Association, to share her experiences and talk about "Chasing Opportunities to Serve." Links: Women in Sports Webpage: https://www.daktronic…

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188 – Thinking Outside the Video Display Box with DCL’s Mike McCarthy 41:25

7M ago41:25

41:25

Video displays come in all shapes and sizes, and that’s never more apparent than when we partner with DCL (Design Communications Ltd) to bring out-side-the-box projects for our customers. Justin and Matt had a conversation with DCL Vice President Mike McCarthy to hear about these types of projects from channel letters to twisting indoor displays an…

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Episode #80 - MN boys HS basketball preview w/ Ryan James 53:45

7M ago53:45

53:45

Ryan James from Prep Hoops joins the program again to chat all things MN boys high school basketball. He recaps the Breakdown tip off classic, speaking on some of the great games and top performances. He also dives into a preview for each of the four classes for the boys high school season and who he sees as some of the top contenders to win it all…

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187 – BSN Sports Construction with Julie, Erik and Brandon 28:14

7M ago28:14

28:14

When BSN Sports Construction and Varsity Brands toured Daktronics this fall, they sat down in our studios for a conversation about their business, how they work with schools and how they work with Daktronics to bring new technology into those school’s facilities. Joining Justin and Matt for this conversation are Julie Jackson, Vice President of Var…

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Episode #79 - MN Girls HS B-ball Preview w/ Grant McGinnis 1:00:27

7M ago1:00:27

1:00:27

Back for his third appearance on the show - Grant McGinnis from Prep Girls Hoops joins the show to preview the MN girls high school basketball season and also recaps the recently completed Breakdown Girls Tip-Off Classic which brings in a good amount of the best teams and players to play on one weekend in the metro. Grant shares his thoughts on som…

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186 – Signage Standards for Transportation with Jason Morrison 38:38

7M ago38:38

38:38

When it comes to signage standards for transportation applications, there are terms such as ITS, NEMA and TS4. Justin and Matt talked with Jason Morrison, Daktronics market manager for ITS, Parking and Public Transport as well as NEMA Committee Chair, to understand the meaning of all of those terms. They also discuss the new TS4 standard that was r…

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185 - Constructing a New North End Zone Experience at Gillette Stadium 45:25

8M ago45:25

45:25

ON-SITE PODCAST: Gillette Stadium just completed a massive renovation project in the north end zone as they continually elevate the game-day experience for their fans. To dig into the details, Justin and Matt visited the stadium and spoke with Doug Klausen, Senior Director of AV & Broadcast Systems, and Woody Benisek-Beal, Director of Construction …

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184 - Indigo Signs and the Digital Signage Market with Jill Gustofson 24:31

8M ago24:31

24:31

The digital signage market has changed and evolved over the years and Jill Gustofson, sales at Indigo Signs has witnessed many of those signage advancements firsthand. Justin and Matt sat down with her to hear all about it, including how LED technology has changed things, how Indigo Signs leverages that technology for its customers and more. Links:…

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183 - Unveiling FrameWrx Capabilities at Sioux Valley High School 37:51

8M ago37:51

37:51

We recently implemented FrameWrx at Sioux Valley High School where its students are using this design platform to build their game-day experience and so much more. Justin and Matt visited with Tyler Bolstad, the school’s principal, to hear just how they are using this new offering and how it helps the students learn and grow with the technology at …

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182 - Bringing Life to Gillette Stadium’s Largest End Zone Display 1:00:29

8M ago1:00:29

1:00:29

When it comes to delivering an amazing fan experience using the latest and greatest Daktronics technology, Abbey and Jen at Gillette Stadium know all about it! Abbey Thistle is the Director of Event Presentation and Fan Engagement and Jen Gahan is the Manager of Game Entertainment and Fan Engagement for the stadium and sat down with Justin and Matt…

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181 - Mt SAC Wins Daktronics Cup with Joe Jennum 26:04

9M ago26:04

26:04

Mt. San Antonio College, commonly known as Mt. SAC, brought home the Daktronics Cup this past year and their Dean & Director of Athletics Joe Jennum joined Justin and Matt to share the details of their victory. He covers the sports they play, the ins and outs of their program, emerging sports and much more. Links: SAC Website: https://www.mtsac.edu…

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180 - The Daktronics Cup with Iowa Western Community College 22:39

9M ago22:39

22:39

When it comes to athletics at two-year colleges, one of the ultimate prizes is the Daktronics Cup! Shane Larson, Director of Athletics at Iowa Western Community College, joins Justin and Matt to share all the details of the competition and how they were able to bring home the cup in 2023. Links: Iowa Western Community College Website: https://www.i…

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179 – Studying Brightness with Shannon Mutschelknaus 29:48

9M ago29:48

29:48

When it comes to brightness, we turn to our resident experts to help study and set standards. Justin and Matt talk with Shannon Mutschelknaus, Daktronics reliability lab expert, to hear how we keep our displays within the set standards for emitting light. He also shares a specific project where this lighting information was critical to the success …

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178 - America’s Busiest Ballpark at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium with Mike and Ryer 42:44

9M ago42:44

42:44

When one ballpark caters to SIX different teams, it sure does get busy! To hear how Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium handles all the events, as well as the big role two new LED video displays play in entertainment, Justin and Matt visited with General Manager Mike Bauer and Media Relations and Marketing Manager Ryer Gardenswartz. Give it a listen to ge…

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177 – Rochester Red Wings New Video Experience with Dan and John 41:43

9M ago41:43

41:43

Building a double-outfield video board experience gives the Rochester Red Wings flexibility with their game-day production and the ability to engage their fans in new, interesting ways. To hear the details of what brought this project to life, Justin and Matt talk with General Manager Dan Mason and Director of Video Production John Blotzer. Links: …

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176 – Heading to the Ballpark with Arkansas Travelers and Bradley Field 38:38

10M ago38:38

38:38

Baseball in North Little Rock got a little more exciting last season when the Arkansas Travelers unveiled a new LED video display at Dickey-Stephens Park. To hear about the details of the project and how they are using the display today, Justin and Matt sat down with Bradley Field, Director of Marketing and Promotions. Links: Arkansas Travelers Web…

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175 – Women In Sports: Event #1 with Desiree Reed-Francois 49:33

10M ago49:33

49:33

Our first Women In Sports online event featured keynote speaker Desiree Reed-Francois, Athletic Director at the University of Missouri (Mizzou). She shares her experiences and insights for women in the sports industry. Show Notes: Women in Sports Webpage: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/events/women-in-sports Women in Sports News Release: https://…

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174 – Learning All About CALS with Will Reece 46:37

10M ago46:37

46:37

The Collegiate Athletic Leadership Symposium (CALS) is right around the corner. So, Justin and Matt sat down with Will Reece, CALS Founder and Director, to hear all about this event, what goes into it and what makes it different than many other conferences surrounding college athletics. Show Notes: CALS Website - https://www.adsymposium.us/…

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173 - Introducing Live Channel with Bill Hadsell 26:23

10M ago26:23

26:23

Daktronics is unveiling a new product offering that integrates with Show Control and Venus Control Suite. To hear all the details about how it works and how it elevates the live event experience, Justin and Matt are joined by Bill Hadsell, Daktronics Control System Product Manager. Links: News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/seamlessly-int…

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172 - LED Video Walls and Esports with Tyler & Chaker 34:06

10M ago34:06

34:06

Esports' rising popularity is highlighted by some major installations in Saudi Arabia. To hear more about how Savvy Gaming Group is covering walls in LED displays, Justin and Matt talk with Tyler Husby, project manager, and Chaker Joanne, field service engineer, both covering the Middle East region for Daktronics. We talk about two projects in dept…

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171 - Taking the Denver Broncos Display to New Heights 40:12

10M ago40:12

40:12

The Denver Broncos invited us back to hear more about their LED display upgrade at Empower Field at Mile High. This time, Justin and Matt were on the field with Russ Trainor and Hailey Sullivan to get the details of how they plan to activate the main display and corner boards, hear more info on the back-end IT side of things and what they are looki…

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170 - Bismarck Sign Company Lands Project with Executive Air 39:04

11M ago39:04

39:04

When a local airport was looking for additional ways to promote to their community, a digital sign was the solution of choice and Bismarck Sign Company was there to help. Justin and Matt sat down with Wayne Munson, owner of Bismarck Sign Company, to hear the details of how they stayed the course to help their customer bring the new sign to life at …

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