Who hosts Lab Coat Optional?

Lab Coat Optional is hosted by Arizona State University. They have published 26 episodes. The show covers science, with an education focus.

What has Lab Coat Optional covered recently?

Recent episodes include "What happens when AI teaches us how to love?", "LCO presents: The Ongoing Transformation", and "Building "large Earth models" with Hannah Kerner". The latest went out on 23 Sep 2026 and ran about 35 minutes. These are from season 3. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does Lab Coat Optional publish?

Lab Coat Optional publishes every couple of weeks, a median of 14 days between episodes. Episodes average about 37 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 26 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

How hard is it to get booked on Lab Coat Optional?

For Lab Coat Optional, Booking Probability sits at 31/100, Listen Score at 20/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. A verified contact is on file.

Who should pitch Lab Coat Optional?

Lab Coat Optional covers adolescence, ai, alzheimer's, alzheimers, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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Lab Coat Optional

Hosted by Arizona State University · science · EN · 26 episodes

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Lab Coat Optional is the show where research is made relatable. Each episode, we dive into the research, the people behind it and why it matters. Tune in for smart, accessible conversations on the latest research from Arizona State University when our next season launches on Sept. 23! We are a production of Knowledge Enterprise at ASU . Learn more at research.asu.edu.

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What is Lab Coat Optional?

Lab Coat Optional is a science podcast hosted by Arizona State University, with 26 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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Episode #1
What happens when AI teaches us how to love?
Sep 23, 202635 minS3
Teen AI use goes far beyond homework. Young people are increasingly turning to chatbots with deeply personal questions about love, relationships and body image. So what happens when teenagers start turning to machines for the advice they once sought from other people? Arizona State University developmental psychologist Thao Ha explains why adolescence is such an important period for learning healthy relationship skills and explores the potential dangers of replacing messy human interactions with artificial ones. Learn more about Thao's work: Check out the HEART Lab on Instagram Participate in the CIELO Study Learn more about the Department of Psychology and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at ASU. Lab Coat Optional is a production of the Strategic Marketing and Communications team at Arizona State University’s Knowledge Enterprise. Learn more about research and discovery at ASU on Instagram and LinkedIn or visit us at research.asu.edu. Love the show? Give us a five star review on the podcast app of your choice! Get in touch with us at ke.podcast@asu.edu . Episode credits Executive produced by Kate Howells Produced by Alexander Chapin and Pete Zrioka Hosted and reported by Pete Zrioka Shot and edited by Alexander Chapin Original music from Patrick Cheung Motion graphics by Andy Ramos Art by Andy Keena and Sophia Franz Editorial support from Diane Boudreau Social media management by Lauren Hebing and Kyler Litson Disclosure: Lab Coat Optional is intended for general knowledge and informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice. This show does not create a doctor-patient relationship, and the information provided is not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional for any health concerns or before making any decisions related to your health. In case of a medical emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Opinions expressed on this show reflect the views of the individuals only, not the policy or opinion of Arizona State University.
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LCO presents: The Ongoing Transformation
Jun 24, 202630 min
Something a little different this week! While we're busy getting our next season ready, we're bringing you an episode of a podcast we all enjoy: The Ongoing Transformation . The Ongoing Transformation is a show from Issues in Science and Technology , a quarterly journal published by the National Academy of Sciences and Arizona State University. Find the Ongoing Transformation on Apple , Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Episode #9
Building "large Earth models" with Hannah Kerner
May 27, 202638 minS2
ASU computer scientist Hannah Kerner explains how the combination of machine learning and satellite data help map farms, monitor disasters and understand climate impacts — turning decades of Earth observation data into tools. Further listening and reading: Listen to Hannah on the Satellite and Deep Learning podcast with Robin Cole Check out Applied Geospatial by Christopher Ren Read Empire of AI by Karen Hao Learn more about the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. Lab Coat Optional is a production of the Strategic Marketing and Communications team at Arizona State University’s Knowledge Enterprise. Learn more about research and discovery at ASU on Instagram , LinkedIn and Bluesky or visit us at research.asu.edu. Love the show? Give us a five star review on the podcast app of your choice! Get in touch with us at ke.podcast@asu.edu . Episode credits Hosted and reported by Pete Zrioka Executive produced by Kate Howells Produced by Alexander Chapin and Pete Zrioka Shot by Alexander Chapin Edited by Alexander Chapin and Quinton Kendall Original music from Patrick Cheung Motion graphics by Andy Ramos Art by Andy Keena Editorial support from Diane Boudreau Reporting from Kelly DeVos and Gary Werner was foundational to this episode Social media management by Lauren Hebing and Kyler Litson
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Episode #8
What sound SOUNDS like with Lindsey Reymore
May 13, 202642 minS2
What does sound feel like? Music theorist Lindsey Reymore explores timbre — the “color” of sound — and why the way we describe music might be more shared than subjective. Further reading and listening: Learn more about the ACTOR project at McGill University and the Timbre and Orchestration Resource Listen to Peter and the Wolf ! Learn more about: The School of Music, Dance and Theatre at the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University. The Institute for Social Science Research at ASU, which is funding Lindsey’s upcoming timbre study in different languages. Special thanks to the Ocotillo Winds from ASU’s School of Music, Dance and Theatre. Bass clarinet: Assistant Professor Jeff Anderle Flute: Professor Elizabeth Buck Alto saxophone: Professor Christopher Creviston Oboe: Assistant Professor Jonathan Davis Clarinet: Associate Professor Josh Gardner Bassoon: Professor Albie Micklich Lab Coat Optional is a production of the Strategic Marketing and Communications team at Arizona State University’s Knowledge Enterprise. Learn more about research and discovery at ASU on Instagram , LinkedIn and Bluesky or visit us at research.asu.edu. Love the show? Give us a five star review on the podcast app of your choice! Get in touch with us at ke.podcast@asu.edu . Episode credits Executive produced by Kate Howells Produced by Alexander Chapin and Pete Zrioka Hosted and reported by Pete Zrioka Shot by Alexander Chapin and Christian Van Bebber Edited by Alexander Chapin and Patrick Cheung Music composed by Patrick Cheung Motion graphics by Andy Ramos Art by Andy Keena Editorial support from Diane Boudreau Social media management by Lauren Hebing and Kyler Litson
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Episode #7
The surveillance network you consented to with Rakibul Hasan
Apr 29, 202635 minS2
We trade data for convenience every day. But at what cost? Rakibul Hasan breaks down how everyday tech became a surveillance network that determines what we see, what we pay — and maybe even what we think. Resources Try Brave or Duck Duck Go as a browser Try the Start Page search engine Further reading and watching: Privacy Is Power by Carissa Veliz LOST GENERATION The Social Dilemma from Netflix Learn more about the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. Lab Coat Optional is a production of the Strategic Marketing and Communications team at Arizona State University’s Knowledge Enterprise. Learn more about research and discovery at ASU on Instagram , LinkedIn and Bluesky or visit us at research.asu.edu. Love the show? Give us a five star review on the podcast app of your choice! Get in touch with us at ke.podcast@asu.edu . Special thanks to our No. 1 fan Meg Hebing for her cameo Episode credits Executive produced by Kate Howells Produced by Alexander Chapin and Pete Zrioka Hosted and reported by Pete Zrioka Shot by Alexander Chapin Edited by Alexander Chapin and Quinton Kendall Original music from Patrick Cheung Motion graphics by Andy Ramos Art by Andy Keena and Sophia Franz Editorial support from Diane Boudreau Social media management by Lauren Hebing and Kyler Litson Disclosure: Opinions expressed on this show reflect the views of the individuals only, not the policy or opinion of Arizona State University.
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Andrew Maynard

Arizona State University

Jay Bhattacharya

epidemiologist and health economist, National Institutes of Health

Devoney Looser

Regents Professor of English at Arizona State University, Arizona State University

Thao Ha

Arizona State University

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Episode #1

What happens when AI teaches us how to love?

Sep 23, 202635 minS3

Teen AI use goes far beyond homework. Young people are increasingly turning to chatbots with deeply personal questions about love, relationships and body image. So what happens when teenagers start turning to machines for the advice they once sought from other people? Arizona State University developmental psychologist Thao Ha explains why adolescence is such an important period for learning healthy relationship skills and explores the potential dangers of replacing messy human interactions with artificial ones. Learn more about Thao's work: Check out the HEART Lab on Instagram Participate in the CIELO Study Learn more about the Department of Psychology and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at ASU. Lab Coat Optional is a production of the Strategic Marketing and Communications team at Arizona State University’s Knowledge Enterprise. Learn more about research and discovery at ASU on Instagram and LinkedIn or visit us at research.asu.edu. Love the show? Give us a five star review on the podcast app of your choice! Get in touch with us at ke.podcast@asu.edu . Episode credits Executive produced by Kate Howells Produced by Alexander Chapin and Pete Zrioka Hosted and reported by Pete Zrioka Shot and edited by Alexander Chapin Original music from Patrick Cheung Motion graphics by Andy Ramos Art by Andy Keena and Sophia Franz Editorial support from Diane Boudreau Social media management by Lauren Hebing and Kyler Litson Disclosure: Lab Coat Optional is intended for general knowledge and informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice. This show does not create a doctor-patient relationship, and the information provided is not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional for any health concerns or before making any decisions related to your health. In case of a medical emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Opinions expressed on this show reflect the views of the individuals only, not the policy or opinion of Arizona State University.

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Lab Coat Optional

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What is Lab Coat Optional?

About the host

Recent episodes

What happens when AI teaches us how to love?

LCO presents: The Ongoing Transformation

Building "large Earth models" with Hannah Kerner

What sound SOUNDS like with Lindsey Reymore

The surveillance network you consented to with Rakibul Hasan

Guest Appearances

Andrew Maynard

Jay Bhattacharya

Devoney Looser

Thao Ha

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Lab Coat Optional

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Lab Coat Optional?

About the host

Recent episodes

What happens when AI teaches us how to love?

LCO presents: The Ongoing Transformation

Building "large Earth models" with Hannah Kerner

What sound SOUNDS like with Lindsey Reymore

The surveillance network you consented to with Rakibul Hasan

Guest Appearances

Andrew Maynard

Jay Bhattacharya

Devoney Looser

Thao Ha

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch Lab Coat Optional for

Podcasts like Lab Coat Optional

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