Sound Cave Labs Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Did you know the same principles used to design pro-audio speakers can be used to perform delicate eye surgeries or power life-saving heart monitors? Joseph Luis, an engineering leader at Medtronic , shares his incredible journey from navigating MIT as a first-generation college student to designing concert-series speakers at JBL , and ultimately finding his true calling in medica...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you give the world’s leading scientists the freedom to research whatever they want? You get NTT Research , a global powerhouse operating at the edge of what’s possible in physics, medicine, and AI. In this episode of the SCL Podcast , filmed inside the MD Acoustics anechoic chamber in Gilbert, Arizona, we sit down with Kazu Gomi , CEO of NTT Research. Kazu pulls...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Sound Cave Labs Podcast, recorded inside MD Acoustics’ anechoic chamber, we sit down with two respected voices shaping the future of acoustical standards: Jeff Fullerton (Stantec) and Matthew Golden (Intertek). Jeff and Matt bring decades of experience in architectural acoustics, product development, vibration control, and standards committee leadership. Tog...

Send us Fan Mail From decoding speech to fighting deepfakes, Dr. Visar Berisha bridges the worlds of science, entrepreneurship, and innovation. In this episode of the Sound Cave Labs Podcast , Visar shares how a college speech processing project led him to pursue a PhD in speech acoustics, research at MIT Lincoln Labs, and a career spanning academia, startups, and entrepreneurship. As co-founder o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Sound Cave Labs Podcast , Jeremy shares how he went from working as a commercial electrician and network engineer to joining Level 3 Audiovisual in its early days — helping grow the firm from fewer than 10 employees to more than 120 worldwide. Now CEO, he reflects on leadership lessons, implementing EOS for organizational structure, and navigating recessions...

Send us Fan Mail From architecture studios to abstract canvases, Lori Brunner has built a career around design, mentorship, and creativity. In this episode of the Sound Cave Labs Podcast , Lori shares her journey from architecture and urban planning to teaching interior design at Iowa State and ASU, and ultimately leaving academia to pursue her passions as an artist, consultant, and entrepreneur....

Send us Fan Mail From shop floor curiosity to launching rockets. In this episode of the Sound Cave Labs Podcast , we sit down with Chris Canfield, aerospace engineer and LinkedIn storyteller, to explore his journey from tinkering in his dad’s shop to working on rocket launch vehicles at Orbital ATK and Northrop Grumman. Chris shares how he navigated imposter syndrome, carved his own path into cutt...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Sound Cave Labs Podcast , Adam shares his journey from aspiring immigration lawyer to becoming one of Arizona’s leading zoning attorneys and entrepreneurs. He explains how community pushback, city politics, and legal uncertainty shape every development project — and why reducing risk is both an art and a science. Adam also talks about the lessons he learned...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Sound Cave Labs Podcast , Kieren shares how her love of piano led her to acoustical research at BYU, architectural acoustics at Nebraska, and a PhD at Arizona State University. Now a scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, she works at the intersection of buildings, energy, and human experience — studying how indoor environments impact health, co...

Send us Fan Mail From F-18 fighter jets to NASA labs to launching Paxauris, Anthony Dietz has spent his career protecting ears. In this episode of the Sound Cave Labs Podcast , Anthony shares his journey from aerospace engineering and noise research to becoming an entrepreneur with a mission: reinventing hearing protection. We talk about his early work on triple-layer hearing protection for Navy c...

Send us Fan Mail What do firearms, industrial machinery, and pickleball all have in common? They produce impulse noise — sudden, high-intensity sounds that can cause serious hearing damage and carry major insurance liabilities. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Rob Agnew, Technical Director at Liberty Mutual Insurance, to explore the world of impulse noise and risk communication within the fie...

Send us Fan Mail How can we reduce noise from room to room in the spaces we live and work in? What scientific processes are used to design, test, and validate sound-isolating building materials? In this episode, we sit down with Ben Shafer, Senior Acoustician at PABCO Gypsum, for a deep dive into the acoustical science behind drywall. Ben shares his journey into the field and walks us through how...

Send us Fan Mail Can supersonic flight—and the sonic booms it produces—be quiet enough for overland travel? How can we guide and equip the commercial sector to ensure that the next generation of supersonic jets and eVTOLs are quiet enough to thrive without contributing to environmental noise? In this episode, we sit down with Aaron Vaughn, a Research Aerospace Engineer in NASA’s Applied Acoustics...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to be an architect today? In this episode, we sit down with Rob Huff, Senior Associate and Project Manager at Jones Studio, to explore the heart of architecture, beyond just the blueprints and buildings. Rob shares his unique path into architecture, from early days in window tinting to designing powerful spiritual and public spaces. We discuss: - The balan...

Send us Fan Mail Join us in welcoming Brad Kanwischer, a Senior Construction Manager at Hines, a leading global real estate investment management firm. Brad has extensive experience managing complex projects, occupational safety and health, and holds LEED Green Business certifications in the pursuit of building a healthier future for us all. Beyond his professional endeavors, Brad is deeply commit...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode of Sound Cave Labs Podcast we speak with Mike Bahtiarian a seasoned acoustical engineer, he shares his journey from an unexpected college course to becoming a leader in noise control. With nearly 40 years in the industry, Mike has worked on everything from shipboard noise reduction for NOAA research vessels to pioneering new certification programs for noise measur...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the world of audio innovation with Katie Murphy Khulusi, Senior Engineering Director of Loudspeaker Development at Meyer Sound. From her electrical and audio engineering journey to leading groundbreaking projects like the Panther Line Array. Katie shares insights into the evolving live sound industry, her mentorship efforts, and the future of acoustic...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Sound Cave Labs Podcast, we speak with Derrick Knight, Lead Acoustical Engineer at Trane Technologies. Our conversation explores the intersection of sound, engineering, and innovation. With over 20 years of experience in HVAC sound design, acoustical modeling, and national standards development, Derrick provides insight into the role of AI in engineering. He bre...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we speak with Roald Dietzman, a Mechanical Engineer and founder of Fast DMS. Roald reflects on his journey from a fledgling Mechanical Engineer in Washington State to a successful business owner. His innovative approach to business results from mastering your craft and thinking outside the box to add value to an industry. Our discussion leads to the “NECST” framework for cr...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode of SoundCaveLabs Podcast, we dive into the world of aerospace acoustical testing with Alex Carrella, PhD (CEO | MSI - DFAT EU + VP of Strategy and Growth | MSI - DFAT) and Bradley Hope (Sales Manager | MSI - DFAT). They share their experience and expertise in the testing methodology behind Direct Field Acoustic Testing (DFAT). This testing technique is transformin...

Send us Fan Mail  Join us for an enlightening conversation with Colby Buddelmeyer, a multidisciplinary engineer whose expertise has benefited @Samsung, @Apogee, @Boeing, and @HarmanIntl (@jbl @AKGAcoustics). In this episode, Colby discusses the evolution of speaker technology and his involvement in the award-winning Revel Ultima Salon2 HiFi Speaker System (https://shorturl.at/kpsOP). He shares exp...

Send us Fan Mail As a PhD student in Aerospace Engineering, he is focused on developing new aerospace exploration technologies that can inspire and improve the world. During his undergraduate years, he worked in a research lab supporting NASA’s Quiet Supersonic Technology (QUESST) mission, measuring rocket launch acoustics, and reentry sonic booms of SpaceX’s Falcon 9. He also interned at NASA Lan...

Send us Fan Mail Matt Green Head of Acoustics - Logitech BS | Electrical Engineering - BYU MS | Acoustical Engineering - BYU Matt Green is the Head of Acoustics at Logitech, based in Camas, Washington, USA. He has been involved with various innovative audio projects at Logitech, Logi G, Astro, and Ultimate Ears branded audio products, from proof of concept to mass production. His team has been res...

Send us Fan Mail  Dr. Ed Garnero is a professor in the School of Earth and Space Exploration at  @arizonastateuniversity . He is celebrated for his work in Seismology, his  @TEDx Talk... and his scientific approach to building high-end custom bass guitars?  Dr. Edward Garnero specializes in geophysics and seismology, but his journey has shifted to another passion, Lutherie. His "day job,&quot...

Send us Fan Mail  Dj and Lauren Fotsch have worked with the likes of  @Apple ,  @Netflix ,  @Samsung , and  @humane .  We covered a variety of topics from marketing to family life, forensic failure analysis to artificial intelligence. The topic of Ai really stuck with us... why do we fear Ai? Could we think of it as a benevolent "Assistive Intelligence" as opposed to a malevolent "A...