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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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June 30, 2023
E287 - Is Apple's Vision Pro the Future of Mixed Reality?
This week on the podcast, we cover "Apple Vision Pro: Here’s everything you need to know." Additionally, we answer questions from the community related to workplace struggles, essential UX stats, and ethical considerations for UX researchers participating in research. #AppleVisionPro #UXstats #E…
Aug. 12, 2020
HFES Presidential Candidate Bonus Episode - Chris Reid
Today is August 11th, 2020 and it's an all new Hu…
March 25, 2022
E239 - Can we Define Sex as Risky Driving Behavior?
This week on the show, we talk about sex as a form of distracted driving and answer some questions from the community about needing good handwriting skills in UX, coping with job rejections after receiving positive feedback, and we discuss the merits of having a research portfolio.
Dec. 24, 2021
HFES Presidential Town Hall (December 2021) | Bonus Episode
Join us for our first HFES Presidential Town Hall. HFES President Christopher Reid and HFES President-Elect Carolyn Sommerich will join Human Factors Cast host Nick Roome for an hour long podcast discussing latest HF/E industry news and trends.
June 2, 2023
E285 - Tech Placebos: All Hype, No Help
On this week's episode, we discuss the dangers of blind trust in enhancement technologies, and the risks that can come with using them. We also take some time to answer questions submitted by our community, including topics like whether product management is cannibalizing UXR, whether it's worth ta…
April 15, 2022
E241 - How Giving Paramedics Jetpacks can Stop People from Dying
This week on the show, we talk about how paramedics might use jetpacks in the near future to save people’s lives. We also answer some questions from the community about how to push back on developer suggestions, advice for conducting asynchronous activities, and red flags considering research turna…
Oct. 14, 2022
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Recap + Podcast Announcement | #…
Recorded in front of a LIVE studio audience on October 11th, 2022, in Atlanta Georgia. Hosted by Nick Roome and Barry Kirby. On this bonus conference coverage episode of Human Factors Cast we recap our livestream coverage of ...
Oct. 10, 2022
Human Factors Cast - Show Trailer
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 R…
Oct. 7, 2022
E260 - A New Way to Alert Drivers to Pedestrians
This week on the show, we talk about how drivers could get alerts from nearby pedestrians’ phones. We also answer some questions from the community about ideas on how to reduce meeting overload, research repository development, and resources for shy/introverted folks. Ideas on how to reduce meeting…
Aug. 12, 2022
E254 - THE LINE is a new city without roads, cars, and emissions
This week on the show, we talk about THE LINE, The City of the Future. We also answer some questions from the community about managers hiring unqualified researchers, where to discuss minutiae of daily work with more experienced colleagues in the industry, and we talk about the most interesting pro…
July 15, 2022
E251 - Grandma, Relax, it's Just a Robot
This week on the show, we talk about how New York State is giving out robot companions to the elderly. We also answer some questions from the community about advice on working with a solution-oriented (rather than needs-oriented) product team, what to expect from an entry level human factors job i…
Feb. 25, 2022
E236 - How Can We Better Define “Mental Health”?
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.
Oct. 16, 2020
E182 - How the F-35 Tried to Kill Its Pilot
Today is October15th, 2020 and it's an all new Hu…
Sept. 23, 2021
Neuroergonomics Conference 2021 Recap | #NEC21 | Bonus Episode
Pre-Recorded in September, 2021, hosted by Nick Roome.
Sept. 5, 2021
User Experience Professionals Association 2021 Recap | #UXPA2021 | Bo…
Recorded on September 3rd, 2021, hosted by Nick Roome and Christy Harper
Oct. 3, 2018
#HFES2018 Bonus Interview With Mica Endsley
Join us for our bonus interview with Dr. Mica End…
April 2, 2021
E200 - Technology for the Vision Impaired
Recorded on April 1st, 2021, hosted by Nick Roome…
May 20, 2022
E246 - Let's Kiss in VR
This week on the show, we talk about how new technology will allow us to feel sensations in and around our mouth, We also answer some questions from the community about lucrative sectors in HF/UX/HCI, our ideal work environments, and what to do if there’s a conflict between previous experience and …
Nov. 5, 2021
E224 - Does Remote Working Foster Innovation?
Recorded live on November 4th, 2021, hosted by Nick Roome, & Barry Kirby.
Dec. 16, 2022
E267 - Generative AI: A disruption and A Game Changer
This week on the show, we talk about the human factors behind AI content generation. We also answer some questions from the community about tools for tracking multiple research projects, self-education, and tips for those just starting their graduate degrees.
Oct. 10, 2020
#HFES2020 Retrospective
Today is October 9th, 2020 and it's an all new Hu…
Aug. 25, 2023
E291 - Let's Speculate About Regulations for Commercial Human Spacefl…
This week on the show, we discuss the FAA's launch of a new committee to explore regulations for commercial human spaceflight. We also address community questions on interviewing for Human Factors roles, pursuing Human Factors jobs with a MA degree, and the path to becoming a senior. #FAA #human…
Sept. 22, 2023
E294 - Designing for Frustration in Games
This week's episode discusses delightful and frustrating UX in video games. We also debate prioritizing intuitive and minimalist UX/UI design, or embracing detailed and comprehensive design in video games. #UX #VideoGames #CommunityQuestions #Research #Podcast
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March 20, 2025
E308 - Human Factors at SXSW
In this episode of Human Factors Cast, join host Nick Roome with guests Meghan Michaels and Erin Gustafson as they cover their experiences at South by Southwest (SXSW) 2025. The episode covers the key takeaways regarding the representation of Human Factors, UX, and Human-Centered Design at the even…
Feb. 21, 2025
E307 - No, DEI isn't making planes crash
Episode Link: http://www.humanfactorscast.media Join Nick Roome and Barry Kirby in this live-recorded episode of Human Factors Cast as they delve into five recent high-profile aircraft incidents. They analyze the human factor...
Jan. 10, 2025
E306 - All Things CES2025
Episode Link: http://www.humanfactorscast.media In this episode, we dig into the most exciting and bizarre innovations from CES 2025. Topics include: emerging technologies like flexible displays, new robot vacuums, flying veh...
Nov. 15, 2024
E305 - Humanoid Robots and the Evolution of Space Fashion
Episode Link: http://www.humanfactorscast.media In this episode of Human Factors Cast, Nick and Barry dive into the latest advancements in humanoid robots, including a collaboration between Boston Dynamics and Toyota Research...
Oct. 25, 2024
Let's make a Human Factors Cast GPT
Join Nick Rome and Frank Lacson as they dive into creating a custom GPT tailored for human factors, UX, and HCI professionals, incorporating key standards and guidelines. Highlights include a look at ergonomic design in conte...
Oct. 18, 2024
E304 - Click to Cancel, Big Trucks, Hotel Accessibility and Starships, oh my!
Welcome to Episode 304 of Human Factors Cast, this episode dives into the FTC's click to cancel rule simplifying subscription cancellations; new pedestrian safety guidelines for large vehicles; Hilton's partnership with Be My...
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Human Factors Weekly News Welcome to the Human Factors Cast Weekly News Roundup, a weekly roundup of all news related to Human Factors, Psychology, Design, and Technology as it relates to humans. These stories are selected as potential topics for H…
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Human Factors Weekly News Welcome to the Human Factors Cast Weekly News Roundup, a weekly roundup of all news related to Human Factors, Psychology, Design, and Technology as it relates to humans. These stories are selected as potential topics for H…
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Human Factors Weekly News Welcome to the Human Factors Cast Weekly News Roundup, a weekly roundup of all news related to Human Factors, Psychology, Design, and Technology as it relates to humans. These stories are selected as potential topics for H…
About the Hosts
Katie Sabo
Digital Media Production Research Assistant
Katie Sabo is currently an undergraduate student working on her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at CSULB, graduating in May of 2022. She serves as the CSULB HFES Student Chapter Outreach Coordinator with a focus on projects to increase member benefits, such as cross-club collaborations, organization of information into a central hub, documentation of processes, and monthly newsletter. Katie's current Human Factors interests include human factors in health care and accessibility in design.
Kristen Brown
Digital Media Production Research Assistant
Kristen Brown is a second year Master of Science, Human Factors candidate at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) and will be graduating May of 2022. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at CSULB in May of 2020. She has served as a member of the CSULB Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Student Chapter for two years and is currently holding the position as Vice President. Her current Human Factors interests include robotics, cognitive factors related to decision making, memory and individual differences, human computer interaction, stress, and workload.
Rachel Greenberg
Editorial Designer
Rachel Greenberg is a recent graduate from California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) with a Bachelor of Arts in Design. Her passion lies in inclusive user-centered design and she hopes to work on ergonomic product designs in the future. Currently, Rachel provides formatting, image sourcing, and typography advising for the Human Factors Cast Digital Media Lab as an Editorial Designer.
Nick Roome
Host/Producer
Nick is currently a Senior UX Researcher at Turvo in the Pacific Northwest, focused on developing innovative solutions and optimizing human performance for SaaS based supply chain logistics programs. Alongside colleague and friend, Blake Arnsdorff, Nick hosts and produces Human Factors Cast, a weekly podcast that investigates the sciences of human factors, psychology, engineering, biomechanics, industrial design, physiology and anthropometry and how it affects our interaction with technology. Nick’s other areas of interest include, but are not limited to virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, systems engineering, and artificially intelligent systems.
Blake Arnsdorff
Co-Host
Blake is currently a UX Researcher at Facebook in San Diego California. Previously, Blake worked at Pacific Science & Engineering where he worked on bringing user-centered methods and design best practices to software systems of the United States Naval Fleet. He’s also taught for Design Lab, where he helps people learn the methods and science behind user experience in order to transition from their current career into the field of user experience. Alongside colleague and friend, Nick Roome, Blake co-hosts Human Factors Cast a weekly podcast, featuring news stories each week that highlight the importance of human factors considerations in design, development, and implementation of emerging technologies. Blake’s other areas of interest include design and development of web applications, virtual reality experiences, and mobile applications.
Morgan Kofeldt
Digital Media Lab Research Assistant
Morgan is currently a graduate student pursuing a Master of Human Computer Interaction at Iowa State University, graduating Spring 2023. She holds a BFA in Film & TV from New York University. After years of working in design for film, TV, and events, she began studying HCI with the goal of researching and designing for immersive experiences that sit at the intersection of the physical and digital world. Her interests include emerging technologies in industries such as media, entertainment, education, and healthcare.