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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Signup to Generate a PitchTake 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.
Recent episodes include "E323 - AI The Teammate Guy" (21 August 2026, 58 minutes), "E321 - Let's try that announcement again..." (3 July 2026, 57 minutes), and "E320 - The Human Factors Of Letting AI Cook" (18 May 2026, 57 minutes).
Human Factors Cast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 57 minutes across 428 episodes.
Booking probability for Human Factors Cast is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Human Factors Cast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Human Factors Cast's contact route on record: verified email.
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Human Factors Cast is a technology podcast with 428 episodes published.
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Episode #323
Episode Link: http://www.humanfactorscast.media In episode 323 of Human Factors Cast (recorded August 20, 2026), Nick Roome and Barry Kirby discuss a paper on the “social cost” of adding an AI teammate to small teams...
Episode #321
Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/321 Nick Roome and Barry Kirby return live for Human Factors Cast Episode 321 after a month off. The main announcement is that Human Factors Cast has transitioned into a...
Episode #320
Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/320 Support the show, and the mission of better science communication in Human Factors: Support this Podcast Join us for episode 320 of Human Factors Cast, recorded live...
Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/319 This week on the show we discuss Artemis II’s 10-day crewed mission around the Moon as a major milestone and a human factors reality check. From core issues of living...
Episode #318
Episode Link: http://www.humanfactorscast.media News: Human Factors Cast episode 318 (recorded April 2, 2026) - This week, Nick Roome is joined by Megan Michaels to recap SXSW 2026 (March 12–18 in Austin) and its...
Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/317 In this episode, Nick Roome and Barry Kirby shift from AI back to space, using two moon-related stories to frame human factors risks. We discuss proposals for monthly...
Nick Roome and Barry Kirby discuss NASA’s Artemis program overhaul, including a 2028 target for the first crewed lunar landing, added testing to reduce risk from complex first-time operations, a 2027 mission placing at...
Episode #315
Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/315 News: This week we discuss AI’s indirect effects on work and mental health, plus a major update on US air traffic control modernization. We cover “AI replacement...
Episode #314
Join Nick Roome and Barry Kirby in Episode 314 of Human Factors Cast! In this live-recorded episode, the focus is on artificial intelligence (AI) and its unavoidable presence in human factors and UX. The duo dives deep...
Episode #313
In this episode of Human Factors Cast, Nick Roome and Barry Kirby dive into the latest and greatest from CES 2026. You'll hear about the most exciting and disappointing new tech, from AI missteps to innovative modular...
In this episode of Human Factors Cast, hosts Nick Roome and Barry Kirby discuss ten UX design trends projected for 2026. Major topics include the increasing importance of explainable AI, the future of voice interfaces...
Episode #311
Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/311 In this episode of Human Factors Cast, Nick Roome and Barry Kirby delve into the work-life trends for 2025-2026, as reported by Glassdoor. Why does leadership trust...
This week on Human Factors Cast, Nick Roome and Barry Kirby dive into how AI is reshaping human factors and UX roles. First, we discuss seven emerging jobs due to AI, such as AI decision auditor and transparency...
Episode #309
Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/309 In this episode of Human Factors Cast, Nick Rome and Barry Kirby discuss AI video technology, mixed reality advancements, a return to physical controls in cars, and...
Episode #308
Episode Link: http://www.humanfactorscast.media 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)...
Episode #307
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...
Episode #306
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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