It is Christmas. Join us for tidings of comfort and joy, or just obscure references and red flags. Maybe listen to us while you head out for smokes, never to return.

It's episode 100, which sounds like a milestone, but isn't even a full two years.

Chris and Jayson talk about what they've learned and what they're going to do and revisit some past episodes along the way.

Chris and Jayson dig into how the industry’s shift toward convenience is quietly shrinking the pipeline of people who actually want to do hands-on work. When everything is plug-and-play, fewer young techs learn the problem-solving muscles that used to pull them into the field in the first place. The guys swap stories from the road, compare what the job used to require, and talk about what gets lost when the work becomes too “easy.” It’s a grounded, honest look at why the next generation isn’t lining up behind them.

Chris and Jayson slide into the year-end doldrums with a week full of dead phone lines, slow clients, and random tangents. They talk about being “LinkedIn memes,” the weird mix of AI creeping into every corner of the industry, and why meeting-note bots feel like someone farted in church. The conversation drifts from CI design anxiety to drones, RC cars, gas-station armories, goat-based video games, and kids running around with machetes in the Pacific Northwest. Classic off-season chaos with some actual industry insight tucked in there.

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Chris and Jayson check in on Thanksgiving with zero plan and holiday brain fog fully active. They talk travel, family chaos, regional road trip rituals, and why this episode probably should not exist but absolutely does. It’s a loose, honest holiday hang for anyone who needed a break from the kitchen, the driving, or the relatives.

In this episode, Chris and Jayson dive into the “dinosaurs and asteroids” of the custom-integration world — the legacy habits, outdated business models, and market shifts that are reshaping how integrators survive and evolve. They explore why some companies adapt quickly while others get stuck, what today’s dealers really need to stay competitive, and how changes in consumer expectations, product ecosystems, and business practices are accelerating the extinction-level pressures on old-school CI approaches.

They also get into real-world dealer behavior, the rise of community-driven retail spaces, how gaming and trading-card culture intersects with modern AV experiences, and why integrators need to rethink what they consider “value” in both residential and light commercial projects.

As always, Chris and Jayson bring humor, honesty, and an inside look at how the industry works behind the scenes.

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Chris and Jayson build on last week’s conversation with their “Mount Rushmore of Custom Integration” - the industry icons, innovators, and disruptors who shaped modern AV. They talk through who belongs on the list, what made them influential, and how their work still drives integration today. A reflective, insider look at the people who built the foundation of CI as we know it.

Chris and Jayson recover from celebrating Smart Home Day by reminiscing about CEDIA giveaways — from pocket-sized URC remotes to Control4’s first big splash with remote-controlled cars. The conversation shifts to today’s landscape, where new video formats, evolving standards, and next-gen display technologies are redefining what “future-proof” really means for integrators. It’s part nostalgia trip, part tech therapy session — and all Inside Integration.

Chris and Jayson take a plunge into the weird intersection of tech, wellness, and plumbing as Kohler unveils a $600 toilet camera that analyzes your waste. From the rise of “smart” bathroom gear to where wellness tech might go next, the guys find humor and a few uncomfortable truths swirling in the bowl.

Chris and Jayson are back, unpacking the ripple effects of a major cloud outage—and why it didn't faze them one bit. From West Coast perks to food court freebies, they explore how tech disruptions hit the industry, what it means for connected home systems, and how dealers can build smarter, more resilient solutions for their clients. It’s laid-back, real-world CI talk with a side of snark and solid insight.