Human Factors Cast
Human Factors Cast
Take a deeper look into the human element in our ever changing digital world. Human Factors Cast is a podcast that investigates the sciences of psychology, engineering, biomechanics, industrial design, physiology and anthropometry and how it affects our interaction with technology. Hosted by Nick Roome, Blake Arnsdorff, and Barry Kirby.
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Jul 3, 2026
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Episodes
E249 - Let's Talk About Google's Sentient AI 24.06.2022 1:03:49
Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/249 Recorded live on June 23rd, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome with Barry Kirby. Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast -on The Surgical approach to Human Factors: https://blubrry.com/1202/86230714/the-surgical-approach-to-human-factors-an-interview-with-peter-brennan/ News: Google places an engineer on leave after...
LGBTQ+ HFES Affinity Group | Human Factors Minute | #pride Bonus Episode 21.06.2022 1:08
Throughout the month of June, we will be releasing Human Factors Minutes focused on the intersection of Human Factors, HCI, UX, and the LGBTQIAP+ community. Guest Read by Human Factors Cast Digital Media Lab member: Sofia Mottola HFC Pride content: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/blog/pride-2022/ Follow us: Nick: https://www.twitter.com/Nick_Roome Barry: https://twitter.com/Baz_k Blake: https:/...
E248 - Is Society Ready For AI to Make Ethical Decisions? 17.06.2022 1:02:32
Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/248 Recorded live on June 16th, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome & Barry Kirby. Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast - on HFES - The Presidents Perspective - An interview with Chris Reid https://blubrry.com/1202/85648331/hfes-the-presidents-perspective-an-interview-with-chris-reid/ HFC Pride: https://www.humanf...
Designing for LGBTQIAP+ | Human Factors Minute | #pride Bonus Episode 14.06.2022 1:50
Throughout the month of June, we will be releasing Human Factors Minutes focused on the intersection of Human Factors, HCI, UX, and the LGBTQIAP+ community. Guest Read by Human Factors Cast Digital Media Lab member: Katie Sabo HFC Pride content: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/blog/pride-2022/ Follow us: Nick: https://www.twitter.com/Nick_Roome Barry: https://twitter.com/Baz_k Blake: https://ww...
E247 - TRB's New Tool for Airport Construction Safety and Phasing Plans 10.06.2022 1:01:56
Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/247 Recorded live on June 9th, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome & Barry Kirby. Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast - on HFES - The Presidents Perspective - An interview with Chris Reid https://blubrry.com/1202/85648331/hfes-the-presidents-perspective-an-interview-with-chris-reid/ HFC Pride: https://www.humanfa...
Availability of Resources for LGBTQIA+ in Human Factors, UX, and HCI | Human Factors Minute | #pride Bonus Episode 07.06.2022 1:45
Throughout the month of June, we will be releasing Human Factors Minutes focused on the intersection of Human Factors, HCI, UX, and the LGBTQIAP+ community. Guest Read by Human Factors Cast Digital Media Lab member: Rashod Moten Follow us: Nick: https://www.twitter.com/Nick_Roome Barry: https://twitter.com/Baz_k Blake: https://www.instagram.com/dontpanicux/ Join us on Discord: https://go.humanfact...
Ergonomics and Human Factors Conference 2022 Recap | #EHF2022 | Bonus Episode 27.05.2022 35:09
Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/EHF2022-Recap Recorded in May, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome & Barry Kirby. Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast - on their EHF coverage: https://www.1202podcast.com/EHF2022-Review Special thank you to everyone who participated in this conference recap: Aimee Ferguson Becky Charles Filip Florek Kate Preston...
E246 - Let's Kiss in VR 20.05.2022 1:01:47
Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/246 Recorded live on May 19th, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome with Barry Kirby. Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast - on their EHF coverage (Link will be live starting Monday 5/23) https://www.1202podcast.com/EHF2022-Review News: VR Researchers Have Basically Figured Out How to Simulate the Feel of Kisses https:...
E245 - Human Robot Interaction will Change the Food Industry 13.05.2022 1:01:31
Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/245 Recorded live on May 12th, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome with Barry Kirby. Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast: https://www.1202podcast.com News: From Butcher Bots to Robo Burger Flippers: 6 Ways the Food Industry's Turning to Tech in 2022 https://gizmodo.com/from-butcher-bots-to-robo-burger-flippers-6-ways...
E244 - Fixing Humanity's Broken Risk Perception to Save the Planet 06.05.2022 1:00:14
Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/244 Recorded live on May 5th, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome with Barry Kirby. Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast - on Farming, Decision Making and IOT - An interview with John Owen: https://www.1202podcast.com/john-owen/ News: Humanity’s broken risk perception is reversing global progress in a ‘spiral of self-...
E243 - How Human Factors Can Help Pilots Catch A Rocket Booster in Mid-Air 29.04.2022 1:01:02
Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/243 Recorded live on April 28th, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome & Barry Kirby. Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast - on Farming, Decision Making and IOT - An interview with John Owen: https://www.1202podcast.com/john-owen/ News: A Helicopter Will Try to Catch a Rocket Booster in Midair https://spectrum.ieee....
E242 - How Top Reviews Help Sway Consumer Decisions 22.04.2022 59:30
Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/242 Recorded live on April 21st, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome & Barry Kirby. Check out Barry’s Interview with Nick Rutter about fire alarms on our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast: https://www.1202podcast.com/fireangel/ News: Study finds top reviews, not average ratings, sway consumer decision-making https://www.usf.edu/business/new...
E241 - How Giving Paramedics Jetpacks can Stop People from Dying 15.04.2022 58:41
Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/241 Recorded live on April 14th, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome & Barry Kirby. Check out the latest HFES Town Hall: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/hfes-presidential-town-hall-april-2022-bonus-episode/ Check out Barry’s Interview with Nick Rutter about fire alarms on our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast: https://www.1202podcast.com...
Human Factors and Chill | Human Factors Hangout | Bonus Episode 08.04.2022 56:04
Recorded live on April 7th, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome & Barry Kirby. Experiencing some technical issues behind the scenes so instead of a normal episode, we'll be hanging out and talking all things Human Factors. Join us as we answer questions live, and talk about our hopes for the future. Follow Barry: https://twitter.com/Baz_k Follow Nick: https://www.twitter.com/Nick_Roome Follow Blake: ht...
HFES Presidential Town Hall (April 2022) | Bonus Episode 02.04.2022 56:25
Join us on Friday, April 1 at 1pm ET for our next HFES Presidential Town Hall. HFES President Christopher Reid and HFES President-Elect Carolyn Sommerich will be joined by Blake McGowan, Debbie Boehm-Davis, Gary Orr and Mica Endsley along with Human Factors Cast host Nick Roome for an hour long podcast discussing latest HF/E industry news and trends. Let HFES know how we did! Leave your feedback h...
E240 - How Can AI Provide Companionship? 01.04.2022 56:10
This week on the show, we talk about an affair with Artificial Intelligence saved someone’s marriage, and the greater connection of AI to the Human Factors Field. We also answer some questions from the community about dealing with a new product team, treating Human Factors or UX as a portable career, and how to handle situations where job candidates lie or plagiarize during the hiring process. Epi...
E239 - Can we Define Sex as Risky Driving Behavior? 25.03.2022 56:20
Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/239 Recorded live on March 24th, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome & Barry Kirby. | Check out Barry’s Interview about the Flex Health and Arco app on musculoskeletal disorders on our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast: https://www.1202podcast.com/flx-app/ | News: Understanding sexual activity while driving as a form of distracted driving h...
E238 - How do our Minds Distinguish Various Social Influences? 18.03.2022 1:02:18
This week on the show, we talk about how our minds distinguish between various social influences and answer some questions from the community about prioritizing for very broken products, feeling overwhelmed in new positions, and we debate the merits of paper prototyping. Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/238 Recorded live on March 17th, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome & Barry Kirby....
E237 - Can Human Factors of Workplace Relationships Improve Creativity? 11.03.2022 56:44
This week on the show, we talk about how to unlock creativity in the workplace through the use of Human Factors Psychology and answer some questions from the community about knowing how Human Factors is for you, certificates in HCI being worth the investment, and the best and worst UX/HF applications we’ve experienced this week. Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/237 Recorded on Marc...
E236 - How Can We Better Define “Mental Health”? 25.02.2022 1:00:30
This week on the show, we talk about what the term “mental health” really means and its impact on Human Factors. We also check in with the community about what keeps us excited and motivated about Human Factors and User Experience, how to store research, and our opinions on sign up vs. sign in. Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/236 Recorded live on February 24th, 2022, hosted by Nic...
E235 - Can Paraplegics Walk Again With Assistance From Technology? 18.02.2022 57:36
On this week’s show, we discuss how an app enabled a paralyzed man to walk, and take some questions from the community about the Longterm Unemployment Zone, the differences in experience gained between lab work and internships, and when you might want to consider a coursework graduate degree versus a thesis graduate degree. Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/235 Recorded live on Febr...
E234 - How Can One Person Operate 130 Drones Simultaneously? 11.02.2022 50:58
This week on the show, we discuss the human factors challenges with remote unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the context of controlling a drone swarm, and talk about the types of projects that would be most impressive to a prospective employer, and our thoughts on whiteboard exercises. Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/234 Recorded live on February 10th, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome,...
E233 - Does Watching at 2X Speed Impact Learning? 28.01.2022 1:00:58
This week on the show, we discuss e-learning in the context of learning from videos at twice the speed, and talk about our happiness in the field of human factors, how we organize user data, and what it means to jump from a junior role to a mid level role. Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/233 Recorded live on January 27th, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome, & Barry Kirby. | News: How...
E232 - Will Future Humans Live Their Entire Lives in the Metaverse? 21.01.2022 1:00:06
This week on the show, we talk about living your entire life in the metaverse and answer some questions from the community about the difference between accredited and not accredited graduate programs, the importance of job titles, and what makes a good statement of purpose. Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/232 Recorded live on January 20th, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome, & Barry K...
E231 - Are Virtual Conferences More Inclusive? 14.01.2022 1:01:10
This week on the show, we talk about how virtual conferences are more inclusive and eco friendly and answer some questions from the community about useful electives to take in school to augment your Human Factors journey, how to network when most networking events are happening online now, and our favorite/recommended exercises throughout the Design Process. Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorsc...
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