Lab Coat Optional
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Podcast Overview
<p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://labcoatoptional.asu.edu"><strong>Lab Coat Optional</strong></a> 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, released every other Wednesday. </p><p>We are a production of <strong>Knowledge Enterprise at ASU</strong>. Learn more at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://research.asu.edu/">research.asu.edu.</a></p>
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8/27/2025
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June 10, 2026
LCO presents: Ten Across Conversations
<p>As a summer treat, we are sharing an episode of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://10across.org/category/podcast/">Ten Across Conversations</a>, another podcast from Arizona State University.</p><p>This episode features two ASU researchers on the frontlines of a growing problem: extreme heat.</p><p>Find more Ten Across Conversations on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ten-across-conversations/id1582715331?uo=4">Apple</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2NPKV4nAArPPknNEIGx0Zx">Spotify</a> or wherever you get your podcasts.</p>
May 27, 2026
Building "large Earth models" with Hannah Kerner
<p>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.</p><p><strong>Further listening and reading:</strong></p><ul><li>Listen to Hannah on the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mapping-south-america-and-beyond-with-fields-of-the-world-v2/id1668125812?i=1000758607712">Satellite and Deep Learning</a> podcast with Robin Cole</li><li>Check out <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://christopherren.substack.com/">Applied Geospatial by Christopher Ren </a></li><li>Read <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/empire-of-ai-dreams-and-nightmares-in-sam-altman-s-openai-karen-hao/de10c251433f34d2?ean=9780593657522&next=t&next=t&affiliate=2186&prhc=PRHEFFDF5A7F1">Empire of AI by Karen Hao</a></li></ul><p>Learn more about the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://scai.engineering.asu.edu/">School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence</a> in the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://engineering.asu.edu/">Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering</a> at Arizona State University. </p><p>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 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/asuresearch/">Instagram</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/asu-knowledge-enterprise/">LinkedIn</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bsky.app/profile/asuresearch.bsky.social">Bluesky</a> or visit us at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://research.asu.edu">research.asu.edu.</a> </p><p>Love the show? Give us a five star review on the podcast app of your choice!</p><p>Get in touch with us at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:ke.podcast@asu.edu">ke.podcast@asu.edu</a>.</p><p><strong>Episode credits</strong></p><p>Hosted and reported by Pete Zrioka</p><p>Executive produced by Kate Howells</p><p>Produced by Alexander Chapin and Pete Zrioka</p><p>Shot by Alexander Chapin</p><p>Edited by Alexander Chapin and Quinton Kendall </p><p>Original music from Patrick Cheung</p><p>Motion graphics by Andy Ramos</p><p>Art by Andy Keena</p><p>Editorial support from Diane Boudreau</p><p>Reporting from Kelly DeVos and Gary Werner was foundational to this episode</p><p>Social media management by Lauren Hebing and Kyler Litson</p>
May 13, 2026
What sound SOUNDS like with Lindsey Reymore
<p>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.</p><p><strong>Further reading and listening:</strong></p><ul><li>Learn more about the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.actorproject.org/">ACTOR project at McGill University </a>and the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://timbreandorchestration.org/">Timbre and Orchestration Resource</a></li></ul><ul><li>Listen to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfM7Y9Pcdzw">Peter and the Wolf</a>!</li></ul><p><strong>Learn more about:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://musicdancetheatre.asu.edu/">The School of Music, Dance and Theatre</a> at the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://herbergerinstitute.asu.edu/">Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts</a> at Arizona State University.</p><p>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://issr.asu.edu/">Institute for Social Science Research</a> at ASU, which is funding Lindsey’s upcoming timbre study in different languages.</p><p><strong>Special thanks</strong> to the Ocotillo Winds from ASU’s School of Music, Dance and Theatre.</p><p>Bass clarinet: Assistant Professor <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://search.asu.edu/profile/5162638">Jeff Anderle</a></p><p>Flute: Professor <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://search.asu.edu/profile/301275">Elizabeth Buck</a></p><p>Alto saxophone: Professor <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://search.asu.edu/profile/1958586">Christopher Creviston</a></p><p>Oboe: Assistant Professor <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://search.asu.edu/profile/5525859">Jonathan Davis</a></p><p>Clarinet: Associate Professor <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://search.asu.edu/profile/797344">Josh Gardner</a></p><p>Bassoon: Professor <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://search.asu.edu/profile/968302">Albie Micklich</a></p><p>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 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/asuresearch/">Instagram</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/asu-knowledge-enterprise/">LinkedIn</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bsky.app/profile/asuresearch.bsky.social">Bluesky</a> or visit us at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://research.asu.edu">research.asu.edu.</a></p><p>Love the show? Give us a five star review on the podcast app of your choice!</p><p>Get in touch with us at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:ke.podcast@asu.edu">ke.podcast@asu.edu</a>.</p><p><strong>Episode credits</strong></p><p>Executive produced by Kate Howells</p><p>Produced by Alexander Chapin and Pete Zrioka</p><p>Hosted and reported by Pete Zrioka</p><p>Shot by Alexander Chapin and Christian Van Bebber</p><p>Edited by Alexander Chapin and Patrick Cheung</p><p>Music composed by Patrick Cheung</p><p>Motion graphics by Andy Ramos</p><p>Art by Andy Keena</p><p>Editorial support from Diane Boudreau</p><p>Social media management by Lauren Hebing and Kyler Litson</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://labcoatoptional.asu.edu"><strong>Lab Coat Optional</strong></a> 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, released every other Wednesday. </p><p>We are a production of <strong>Knowledge Enterprise at ASU</strong>. Learn more at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://research.asu.edu/">research.asu.edu.</a></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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