Series 7

the future of commercial a/v

Bluesound Professional is reviving its podcast Surroundscapes, with an all-new format and a new slate of hosts and guests talking through the latest technologies, installations, and trends in commercial A/V. It is targeted at commercial A/V integrators, consultants, and business owners, interested in creating memorable immersive experiences for their retail and hospitality spaces.

Episode 12

Case Study - ExPat Barbecue with General Manager Zach Brown

Oct 28, 2025: Case Study – ExPat Barbecue with General Manager Zach Brown

In this episode of Surroundscapes, Craig Cooper sits down with Zach Brown, General Manager of Expat BBQ in St. Louis, to explore how thoughtful sound design enhances the dining experience. They discuss the unique challenges of outfitting multi-level spaces—from indoor dining rooms to rooftop patios—and how Bluesound Professional’s flexible audio solutions help create cohesive yet dynamic atmospheres across the Niche Food Group’s venues.

Episode 11

Partner Spotlight - Fit Radio with Founder & CEO Rusty Greene

Oct 21, 2025: Special Episode with Julian Treasure

In this episode of Surroundscapes, Craig Cooper sits down with Rusty Greene, founder and CEO of Fit Radio, to discuss how curated music is transforming the fitness experience. Rusty shares the story behind Fit Radio’s rise—from its nightclub roots to powering thousands of gyms worldwide—and its new integration with Bluesound Professional. They explore music licensing, AI-driven playlist creation, and how sound shapes motivation, performance, and brand identity in the modern fitness industry.

Episode 10

Tech Talk with Ross Eberlin & Reza Mohammed - Cloud Monitoring and Music Services Control Setup

Oct 14, 2025: Tech Talk on Cloud Monitoring and Music Services Control Setup

In this episode of Surroundscapes, Ross Eberlin and Reza Mohammed introduce the new Bluesound Professional Cloud solution, a remote monitoring and control tool for commercial audio systems. They explore how integrators can now track system status, issue commands, and troubleshoot issues from anywhere—saving time, boosting efficiency, and creating new opportunities for recurring service revenue.

Episode 9

Hot Topic - Directing Content Development for AR/VR Environments with Adorable Monsters' Founder Elad Offer

Oct 7, 2025: Hot Topic – Directing Content Development for AR/VR Environments with Adorable Monsters’ Founder Elad Offer

In this Surroundscapes Hot Topics episode, Graeme Harrison sits down with Elad Offer—founder and creative director of Adorable Monsters—to explore the intersection of art, technology, and storytelling. From his early days as a Flame artist to directing Bono’s Songs of Surrender immersive experience for the Apple Vision Pro, Elad shares how new creative tools like AI, VR, and volumetric capture are reshaping visual storytelling and the future of media production.

Episode 8

Episode 8 - Case Study - L'Echelle Bistro with Owner Luke Dirks

Sept 30, 2025: L’Echelle Bistro Case Study

In this Surroundscapes case study, we head to Portland to visit L’Echelle Bistro and speak with owner Luke Dirks about creating a neighborhood dining experience with atmosphere at its heart. From curated playlists to multi-zone audio that spans the bistro, custard shop, private dining room, and garden, Luke shares how sound shapes the guest experience. The episode also explores the technical setup, from networked speakers to vintage tannoy systems, and the role of acoustics in designing a welcoming space.

Episode 7

S6 Episode 7 - Partner Spotlight with Graeme Harrison - Xyte The Open AV Initiative with CEO and Co-founder Omer Brookstein

Sept 23, 2025: PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

In this episode of Surroundscapes, Graeme Harrison speaks with Omer Brookstein, CEO and co-founder of Xyte, about the rise of Hardware-as-a-Service in the AV industry. They discuss how Xyte’s platform is helping manufacturers and integrators shift from one-time product sales to recurring service models, unlocking new opportunities for customer relationships, scalability, and long-term revenue growth.

Episode 6

Tech Talk with Ross Eberlin & Reza Mohammed Different Commercial Audio Services vs Non-Commercial; Features and How to Choose One

Sept 16, 2025: Commercial Audio Services vs Non-Commercial

In this episode of Surroundscapes, Ross Eberlin and Reza Mohammed break down the differences between residential and commercial music services. They explore licensing requirements, reliability, and essential features like scheduling, multi-zone streaming, announcements, and family-friendly content—highlighting why businesses should always opt for purpose-built commercial solutions.

Episode 5

Hot Topic with Graeme Harrison - Sustainable AV Design with AVI-SPL's Scott Simpson

Sept 09, 2025: Sustainable AV Design

In this Surroundscapes Hot Topics episode, Graeme Harrison reconnects with Scott Simpson of AVI-SPL to explore sustainability in AV design. From daylight harvesting and energy-efficient displays to AI-driven building management and smarter workspaces, they discuss how integrators can rethink systems to reduce carbon impact while enhancing user experience.

Episode 4

Hot Topic - Large Scale Experiential Festivals with Maxin10sity's Tamas Vaspori

Mar 10, 2026: Tamas Vaspori of Maxin10sity

Episode 4 of Surroundscapes Series 7 takes you inside the world of large-scale immersive experiences with Tamas Vaspori of Maxin10sity. From setting a world record with a 250,000 ft² projection on the Romanian Parliament to creating breathtaking installations at Expo 2020 Dubai, Petra, the Brooklyn Bridge, and beyond, this episode explores the art and business of projection mapping at the highest level. Tamas shares how creative vision, technical precision, and global collaboration come together to produce unforgettable, one-night-only spectacles seen by hundreds of thousands worldwide.

Episode 3

Tech Talk - Bluesound Professional's Speaker Calculator Demo

Mar 03, 2026: Ross Eberlin & Reza Mohammed

In Episode 3 of Surroundscapes Series 7, we dive into a hands-on Tech Talk showcasing the new Bluesound Professional Speaker Calculator — a powerful, browser-based tool designed to take the guesswork out of ceiling speaker design. From understanding dispersion and SPL targets to optimizing overlap, wattage, and amplifier power, this episode walks integrators through how to design smarter, more efficient systems in minutes. With dynamic heat mapping, drag-and-drop layouts, floor plan overlays, and instant PDF exports, this free tool is built to streamline workflow and improve accuracy on every project.

Episode 2

Partner Spotlight, D-Tools, with Data Solutions Architect & Evangelist Jason Knott

February 24, 2026: JASON KNOTT

Episode 2 of Surroundscapes Series 7 spotlights Jason Knott from D-Tools for an inside look at how smarter software and system design tools are empowering today’s integrators. From improving project workflows and documentation to driving efficiency, scalability, and profitability, Jason shares how D-Tools is helping the integration community navigate an evolving AV landscape. If you’re looking to streamline operations and future-proof your business, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Episode 1

Hot Topic - ISE 2026 Recap

Feb 10, 2026: GRAEME HARRISON

In this special episode of Surroundscapes, we recap the highlights and key takeaways from ISE 2026 in Barcelona. From record-breaking attendance and shifting global markets to the growing focus on ease of deployment, cybersecurity, and large-scale system design, we unpack the trends shaping the commercial AV industry. The episode also introduces an exciting new collaborative launch, Moodsonic Powered by Bluesound Professional, and what it signals for the future of immersive workplace and healthcare environments.