Human Factors Cast Episodes

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…

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Join us in our latest episode of Safe and Effective, where we dive headfirst into the wild and wonderful world of integrating agile development methodologies into HF (Human Factors) and UX (User Experience) research operation...

In this episode of Human Factors Cast, hosts Nick Roome and Barry Kirby reunite to discuss their podcast's revival, sharing insights from the HFES Aspire conference and interactions with attendees. They preview the Chartered ...

In this episode of Human Factors Cast, host Nick Roome interviews HFES organizers at the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) ASPIRE conference, including Sylvain Bruni and Philippe Doyon-Pulin. They share information ...

In this episode of Human Factors Cast, host Nick Roome interviews first-time attendees of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) conference, including Alex Wong, Lilia Bowden, and Algelia Burton. They share their bac...

In this thrilling episode of Human Factors Cast, your hosts Nick Roome and Barry Kirby dive deep into their experiences at the Ergonomics & Human Factors (EHF) 2024 conference, celebrating its 75th anniversary. They explore B...

In this harmonious and groundbreaking episode, your favorite hosts, Nick and Barry, take a melodious detour from their traditional discussions on Human Factors and Ergonomics. "Human Factors Cast: The Musical!" transforms the...

In this episode, Nick Roome and Barry Kirby, explore the burgeoning world of gaming accessibility tools, envisaging their broader applications beyond gaming, and ponder the implications of AI surpassing humans in creativity t...

In this lively episode of Human Factors Cast, the hosts, Nick Roome and Barry Kirby, traverse different industries discussing the potential and existing implications of human factors and AI. The conversation turns into a dis...

In this episode, we dive deep into the current crisis of tech layoffs, linking it to AI advancements and possible overlooked responsibilities. The discussion criticizes top tech companies for their unsustainable reliance on A...

Join us in episode 297 as we delve into exciting changes to our podcast format, aimed at fostering more community-driven discussions. We discuss various human factors trends currently in the news, such as the post office's us...

In today’s episode of Safe and Effective we are featuring an excerpt of the previously recorded Human Factors Cast show in which Nick Roome and our host Heidi Mehrzad shared their personal experiences living with ADHD and AuD...

In this episode of Human Factors Cast, join host Nick Roome and co-hosts Barry Kirby and Heidi Mehrzad as they dive deep into the world of Tesla's Cybertruck. They explore the unique design and features of Elon Musk's brainch...

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This week on the show, we discuss the potential pitfalls of quick wins and the importance of mastering essential skills in UX research. Don't miss out on this insightful episode! #podcast #UXresearch #quickwins #skills #communityquestions #HFtravelingjobs #researchquestions #recordings #in…

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

This week, we delve into the fascinating topic of how new neurotechnology is challenging the boundaries of mental privacy. We also address community questions on HF traveling jobs, crafting research questions, and the length of time researchers keep their recordings. Tune in to gain insight into th…

This week on the show, we discuss The Twitter X dilemma: Trust as a finite resource in UX. We also address community questions on safe artifacts for a portfolio, convincing stakeholders, and conducting impactful discovery research. Tune in for valuable insights and advice! #podcastepisode #usere…

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…