Human Factors Cast
Episodes
E319 - Turns out Space is still a Human Factors Problem
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/319This week on the show we discuss Artemis II’s 10-day crewed mission around the Moon as a major m...
E318 - SXSW 2026
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Link: http://www.humanfactorscast.mediaNews:Human Factors Cast episode 318 (recorded April 2, 2026) - This week, Nick Roome is joined by Megan...
E317 - Monthly Moon Missions Missing Mishap Management
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/317In this episode, Nick Roome and Barry Kirby shift from AI back to space, using two moon-related st...
E316 - When the Sky Won't Sleep and the Moon Must Wait
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Roome and Barry Kirby discuss NASA’s Artemis program overhaul, including a 2028 target for the first crewed lunar landing, added testing to red...
315 - The Side Effects of AI
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/315News:This week we discuss AI’s indirect effects on work and mental health, plus a major update o...
E314 - Reluctantly, another episode on AI
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
E313 - Weird, Wacky, Wonderful, CES 2026
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
E312 - From Personalized UIs to Copilots: UX in 2026
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 incr...
E311 - Worklife 2026: Now With 20% More Anxiety
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
E310 - Congratulations! You are now responsible for whatever AI just did
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
309 - We're Baaaack!
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/309 In this episode of Human Factors Cast, Nick Rome and Barry Kirby discuss AI video technology, mix...
E308 - Human Factors at SXSW
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Link: http://www.humanfactorscast.media In this episode of Human Factors Cast, join host Nick Roome with guests Meghan Michaels and Erin Gusta...
E307 - No, DEI isn't making planes crash
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
E306 - All Things CES2025
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Link: http://www.humanfactorscast.media In this episode, we dig into the most exciting and bizarre innovations from CES 2025. Topics include: ...
E305 - Humanoid Robots and the Evolution of Space Fashion
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Link: http://www.humanfactorscast.media In this episode of Human Factors Cast, Nick and Barry dive into the latest advancements in humanoid ro...
Let's make a Human Factors Cast GPT
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Nick Rome and Frank Lacson as they dive into creating a custom GPT tailored for human factors, UX, and HCI professionals, incorporating key stand...
E304 - Click to Cancel, Big Trucks, Hotel Accessibility and Starships, oh my!
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 304 of Human Factors Cast, this episode dives into the FTC's click to cancel rule simplifying subscription cancellations; new pedes...
Starting from Scratch: Integrating Agile Mode into HF/UX Research Operations (ft. Nick Roome) - Safe and Effective
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in our latest episode of Safe and Effective, where we dive headfirst into the wild and wonderful world of integrating agile development method...
E303 - Human Factors Buffet
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Asp...
Bonus episode - HFES Ombuds and Aerospace Systems TG from ASPIRE 2024
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Human Factors Cast, host Nick Roome interviews HFES organizers at the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) ASPIRE conference...
Bonus episode - First Time Experiences at ASPIRE 2024
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Human Factors Cast, host Nick Roome interviews first-time attendees of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) conference, ...
E302 - EHF2024 Recap
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this thrilling episode of Human Factors Cast, your hosts Nick Roome and Barry Kirby dive deep into their experiences at the Ergonomics & Human ...
E301 - Human Factors Cast: The Musical!
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this harmonious and groundbreaking episode, your favorite hosts, Nick and Barry, take a melodious detour from their traditional discussions on Huma...
E300 - Navigating the Future: From Accessible Gaming to AI's Creative Bounds
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nick Roome and Barry Kirby, explore the burgeoning world of gaming accessibility tools, envisaging their broader applications beyond ...
E299 - Checking in on AI, and HF across new industries
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this lively episode of Human Factors Cast, the hosts, Nick Roome and Barry Kirby, traverse different industries discussing the potential and existi...
E298 - Evaluating the Impact of Tech Layoffs & Innovations from CES 2024
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the current crisis of tech layoffs, linking it to AI advancements and possible overlooked responsibilities. The dis...
E297 - Another Format Change
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in episode 297 as we delve into exciting changes to our podcast format, aimed at fostering more community-driven discussions. We discuss vario...
The Human (Factor) in the Neurodivergent Experience (ft. Nick Roome) - Safe and Effective
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
E296 - Our Turn to Talk About The Cybertruck
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Cyb...
Some updates about the show.
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some updates about the show. We'll be back soon.
E295 - The Dark Side of Quick Wins
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, we discuss the potential pitfalls of quick wins and the importance of mastering essential skills in UX research. We also addres...
E294 - Designing for Frustration in Games
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode discusses delightful and frustrating UX in video games. We also debate prioritizing intuitive and minimalist UX/UI design, or embr...
E293 - Neurorights for Brain-Computer Interfaces
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we delve into the fascinating topic of how new neurotechnology is challenging the boundaries of mental privacy. We also address community q...
E292 - Twitter, X, and Trust
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
E291 - Let's Speculate About Regulations for Commercial Human Spaceflight
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 communi...
E290 - Emotional Edifices
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, we discuss the impact of city design on driving decisions and emotions. We also provide advice on interviewing for Human Factor...
E289 - The Human Factors of the Titan Submersible
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss the Titan Disaster, Stockton vs Scott, and the role of "Human Factors" in Failure. We also address questions from the community ...
HFES Presidential Town Hall (July 2023) | Bonus Episode
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for our next HFES Presidential Town Hall on Friday, July 14 at 12pm ET. HFES President Carolyn Sommerich will be joined by Human Factors Cast ...
E288 - Antisocial Architecture
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the impact of urban design on social inequality and discusses implementing user research, interview skills, and overcoming failu...
E287 - Is Apple's Vision Pro the Future of Mixed Reality?
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, we cover "Apple Vision Pro: Here’s everything you need to know." Additionally, we answer questions from the community rela...
E286 - What if you could talk to NPCs?
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, we dive into NVIDIA's generative AI that allows gamers to engage in conversation with NPCs, and our community's questions abou...
E285 - Tech Placebos: All Hype, No Help
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
E284 - A Chief Trust Officer Could be a User Centered Superpower
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's podcast episode introduces the role of a chief trust officer and dives into community questions such as how to know if UI/UX design is the...
FDA Human Factors Regulatory Roundup (ft. Janet Creaser) - Safe and Effective
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the premiere episode of Safe and Effective we bring you an exciting blend of regulatory insights and live interviews from this years HFES Healthcar...
E283 - Surviving Deep Space Missions
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, we discuss the importance of recreating exact Earth-like conditions for deep space missions to survive, according to scientists...
Human Factors Cast Roundtable (Preview)
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as Frank Lacson hosts our first Roundtable! This podcast episode explores the relationship between technology and human limitations, discussin...
E282 - Road Rage Meets Robo-Cars
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how road rage affects your driving and the potential impact on self-driving cars in this week's podcast episode. Our community questions incl...
E281 - Disney's Robots Get Emotional: As If We Needed More Drama at Theme Parks
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded live on April 20, 2023, hosted by Nick Roome with Barry Kirby.Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast -...
E280 - Robots will Teach Kids in the Future
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded live on April 13th, 2023, hosted by Nick Roome, with guests Barry Kirby.Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors...
Conference and Journal Updates | #HFESHCS 2023 | Bonus Episode
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this special conference coverage episode, where we dive deep into the world of human factors and ergonomics in healthcare! Join Elyse Halle...
Student Design Competition and Navigating Challenges in HF Healthcare | #HFESHCS 2023 | Bonus Episode
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Elyse interviews three talented finalists from the student design competition at the HFES Healthcare Symposium. Michelle,Yi-Lin, and ...
E279 - BCIs Pose a Threat to Mental Privacy
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded live on April 6th, 2023, hosted by Nick Roome with Barry Kirby.Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast ...
Safe and Effective with Heidi Mehrzad | #HFESHCS 2023 | Bonus Episode
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this special conference coverage episode, where we dive deep into the world of human factors and ergonomics! Elyse interviews Heidi M...
E278 - Work Is Changing. Are You?
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded live on March 30th, 2023, hosted by Nick Roome and Blake Arnsdorff.Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podc...
E277 - What is the point of user stories?
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, our main topic is user stories - exploring the importance of making these effective to use. We also engage with our community ...
E276 - Time-Traveling with Augmented Reality
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode of our podcast features a discussion on a VR startup working on memory replay tech. We also respond to various community inquiries...
E275 - AI-nt No Stoppin' Us Now
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, we talk about 8 Signs That the AI 'Revolution' Is Spinning Out of Control. We also answer some questions from the community abo...
We really tried tonight
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there, podcast pals! We hit a bit of a rough patch tonight while recording. The internet gods were not in our favor, and we hit a point of no retu...
HFES Presidential Town Hall (February 2023) | Bonus Episode
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for our next HFES Presidential Town Hall on Friday, February 24 at 3pm ET. HFES President Carolyn Sommerich will be joined by Human Factors Ca...
E274 - OK Boomer, Let's Talk About Ageism
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, we talk about Ageism, and how it's being viewed as the last acceptable prejudice. We also answer some questions from the commun...
ReCast - What cognitive abilities improve as we age?
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We ran into some tech and health issues this week, which prevented us from being able to share our insights about the latest news. That being said, ou...
A Conversation about Human Factors Accessibility that doesn't deserve to get buried in the post-show
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We had a discussion on our most recent post show that deserved to have its own standalone release, because of its importance and relevance to the fiel...
E273 - A Third (Robot) Arm Might be the Future of Human Augmentation
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, we talk about the Human Factors Engineering implications of giving humans a third arm. We also answer some questions from the c...
Human Factors Minute Trailer - Human Factors Minute
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Human Factors Minute launches wherever you get podcasts on March 1st, 2023.Human Factors Minute is available on all major podcast platforms, including...
E272 - How does culture affect HCI?
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, we talk about Culture, cognition, and human-computer interaction. We also answer some questions from the community about how to...
E271 - You're simply the best, taking a look at CES (2023)
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, we talk about our favorite stuff from CES 2023 . We also answer some questions from the community about layoffs in Human Factor...
ReCast - How Can We Better Define “Mental Health”?
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a break this week, so here's our ReCast of Episode 236 where we talk about what the term “mental health” really means and its impact on Hum...
E270 - TRB's Recap Report is Driving us Wild
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, we talk about the Transportation Research Board 2022 Annual Report. We also answer some questions from the community about UX R...
E269 - Hindenburg's Heir - Airships are back!
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, we talk about how technology is finally good enough for an Airship Revival. We also answer some questions from the community ab...
2022 Recap | Bonus Episode
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
That's right! We're back again with our annual tradition of recapping every news story that didn't make it on the show. We also threw in a few surpris...
E268 - How ChatGPT exemplifies Chatbot UX
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, we talk about ChatGPT’s UX and why the conversational UI is powerful. We also answer some questions from the community about ...
E267 - Generative AI: A disruption and A Game Changer
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
E266 - Pilots in Distress
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, we talk about the system that keeps pilots from seeking mental health care. We also answer some questions from the community ab...
E265 - Why Twitter’s new verification system is a total disaster
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, we talk about the nightmare UX that has plagued Twitter recently. We also answer some questions from the community about becomi...
ReCast - How Top Reviews Help Sway Consumer Decisions
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/242Recorded live on April 21st, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome & Barry Kirby.Check out Barry’s Inte...
E264 - Multivoting: The best option for group decision-making?
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, we talk about how voting methods affect group decision-making . We also answer some questions from the community about managing...
E263 - Talking to dead people is about to get real
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, we talk about technology that lets us “speak” to our dead relatives. We also answer some questions from the community about...
E262 - Robotic boots are walking the walk
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, we talk about how the Stanford exoskeleton walks out into the real world. We also answer some questions from the community abou...
E261 - Are you lost without your phone?
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, we talk about how smartphones promise satisfaction and meaning, but a new study shows they deliver only more searching. We also...
MSD Lab and Human Factors Communications | #HFES2022 | Bonus Episode
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in front of a LIVE studio audience on October 11th, 2022, in Atlanta Georgia. Hosted by Nick Roome and Barry Kirby with guests Lisa Brooks an...
Alarm Flooding Simulation, Autonomous Trucks, and Automation/AGI Risks | #HFES2022 | Bonus Episode
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in front of a LIVE studio audience on October 11th, 2022, in Atlanta Georgia. Hosted by Nick Roome and Barry Kirby with guests Güliz Tokadli...
HFES President Trio | #HFES2022 | Bonus Episode
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in front of a LIVE studio audience on October 11th, 2022, in Atlanta Georgia. Hosted by Nick Roome and Barry Kirby with guests Carolyn Sommer...
Disability and LGBTQ+ Affinity Groups | #HFES2022 | Bonus Episode
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in front of a LIVE studio audience on October 11th, 2022, in Atlanta Georgia. Hosted by Nick Roome and Barry Kirby with guests Rose Figueroa ...
Manager Discussion Panel Overview and UX Task Force | #HFES2022 | Bonus Episode
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in front of a LIVE studio audience on October 11th, 2022, in Atlanta Georgia. Hosted by Nick Roome and Barry Kirby with guests Christy Harper...
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Recap + Podcast Announcement | #HFES2022 | Bonus Episode
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Human Factors Cast - Show Trailer
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 psycho...
E260 - A New Way to Alert Drivers to Pedestrians
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
HFES Presidential Town Hall (September 2022) | Bonus Episode
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This session is for any HFES member and others interested in the activities of the Society. In addition to remarks from HFES President Christopher Rei...
E259 - Metaverse Standards are Coming
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, we talk about standardization in The Metaverse. We also answer some questions from the community about agile methodology in Hum...
E258 - Touch screens are killing your driving experience
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, we talk about how a new study suggests Buttons in Cars Are Safer and Quicker to Use Than Touchscreens. We also answer some ques...
ReCast - How Will Cars of the Future Understand Passengers?
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, we talk about how Artificial Intelligence in vehicles will be able to adapt to our needs and answer some questions from the com...
E257 - Do video games affect your well-being?
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, we talk about how we may never know how video games affect our well-being. We also answer some questions from the community abo...
E256 - We Have 8 BILLION Humans to Design for
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, we talk abou how the world population is soon going to surpass the 8 billion threshold. We also answer some questions from the ...
E255 - I've had it with these HF robots on this HF space station!
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, we talk about how a surgery-performing robot Is ready for tests on the International Space Station. We also answer some questio...
E254 - THE LINE is a new city without roads, cars, and emissions
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 unqualif...
E253 - User Perspective on Categorizing Chatbots and Voice Assistants
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, we talk about how to categorize conversational interfaces. We also answer some questions from the community about human factors...
International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare 2022 Recap | #HCS2022 | Bonus Episode
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/HCS2022-RecapRecorded in July, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome with guest Joe Keebler.Follow us:Nick: http...
E252 - The future of wearables is...socks?
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Link:https://www.humanfactorscast.media/252Recorded live on July 21st, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome with Barry Kirby.Check out the latest from o...
E251 - Grandma, Relax, it's Just a Robot
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/251Recorded live on July 14th, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome with Barry Kirby.Check out the latest from ...
E250 - What's the Deal with Double-Decker Airplane Seats?
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Link:https://www.humanfactorscast.media/250Recorded live on July 7th, 2022, hosted by Nick Roome with & Barry Kirby.Check out the latest f...