# ux research (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover ux research. Page: Feed: --- ## [#192 - Slowing Things Down to Speed Up Research with Jared Forney of Okta](https://podcast.userinterviews.com/episodes/192-slowing-things-down-to-speed-up-research-with-jared-forney-of-okta) _2026-07-01 · User Interviews · Awkward Silences_ Erin May talks with Jared Forney, Research Operations Principal at Okta, about how the role of research and research operations is shifting as AI accelerates product development. Jared explains why scale and rigor do not have to be opposing forces and why teams need to return to their core goals before adding new tools. Jared dives into how he builds trust across legal, product, and design teams… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/d6d18efb/c83d7f4c.mp3) ## [#191 - Throwback: UX Lessons from a Decade Researching AI with Jess Holbrook of Microsoft](https://podcast.userinterviews.com/episodes/191-throwback-ux-lessons-from-a-decade-researching-ai-with-jess-holbrook-of-microsoft) _2026-06-09 · User Interviews · Awkward Silences_ This week we're revisiting one of Awkward Silences' most memorable episodes. Much of the conversation around AI in UX involves how it will shape and change researchers' work. This episodes's guest, Jess Holbrook, who leads UX research for Microsoft AI, thinks a lot about how this technology can be improved with design and UX best practices. Jess has spent over a decade working on the UX of AI at… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/3d928982/a55ba57f.mp3) ## [CAPCAT TUI/CLI - ETHICAL WEB ARCHIVING UTILITY](https://stayux.substack.com/p/capcat-tuicli-ethical-web-scraper) _2026-06-02 · Stayu Kasabov · STAYUX_ Capcat is a dual-mode command-line tool designed for ethical web scraping and content preservation. ## [#190 - How to Navigate the Constant Change in UX Research with Learners CEO Alec Levin](https://podcast.userinterviews.com/episodes/190-why-now-is-researchs-moment-to-lead-with-learners-ceo-alec-levin) _2026-05-26 · User Interviews · Awkward Silences_ Erin May sits down with Alec Levin, CEO and Co-Founder of Learners, to explore how researchers can navigate the rapid changes reshaping their field. Alec shares his vision for how AI and automation are creating unprecedented opportunities for research teams willing to step up and lead. Alec argues that while AI can handle routine tasks like usability testing and surveys, researchers have a chance… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/34079586/910fcada.mp3) ## [#189 - Throwback: Quantifying Research Impact with Ruby Pryor of Rex](https://podcast.userinterviews.com/episodes/189-throwback-quantifying-research-impact-with-ruby-pryor-of-rex) _2026-05-12 · User Interviews · Awkward Silences_ This week we're revisiting one of Awkward Silences' most memorable episodes. This episode welcomed Ruby Pryor, founder of Rex, a consulting firm specializing in UX research and strategic design. This episode gets into what it means to demonstrate the "business value" of one's work, specifically how researchers can and should quantify their impact in terms that are tangible to the company. Ruby… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/ff8ee1e8/428c6b0c.mp3) ## [#188 - Why AI Can't Replace Qualitative Research with Sam Ladner of Workday](https://podcast.userinterviews.com/episodes/188-why-ai-cant-replace-qualitative-research-with-sam-ladner-of-workday) _2026-04-28 · User Interviews · Awkward Silences_ Erin May sits down with Sam Ladner, Senior Principal Researcher of Strategy at Workday, to explore the evolving role of AI in qualitative research. Sam brings a refreshingly balanced perspective on where AI can genuinely help researchers and where it fundamentally cannot replace human insight. Sam explains how AI has transformed labor-intensive tasks like transcription and closed coding, freeing… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/a47c36e6/b52fa3b6.mp3) ## [#187 - Throwback: Harnessing AI For Better Insights with George Whitfield of MIT and Google](https://podcast.userinterviews.com/episodes/187-throwback-harnessing-ai-for-better-insights-with-george-whitfield-of-mit-and-google) _2026-04-14 · User Interviews · Awkward Silences_ This week we're revisiting one of Awkward Silences' most memorable episodes. This episode welcomed George Whitfield, an expert in applying AI to the analysis of qualitative data. George discussed the intricate challenges of leveraging language models to interpret expansive open-ended data (like interview transcripts), and emphasized the importance of context and not just keyword or topic… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/eff71f69/6a5b92b3.mp3) ## [#186 - Positioning Your Portfolio for AI Skills with Aneta Kmiecik of Be Your Own Design Team](https://podcast.userinterviews.com/episodes/186-positioning-your-portfolio-for-ai-skills-with-aneta-kmiecik-of-be-your-own-design-team) _2026-03-31 · User Interviews · Awkward Silences_ Erin May sits down with Aneta Kmiecik, founder of Be Your Own Design Team, to tackle one of the biggest questions facing designers today: how to position AI skills in portfolios and resumes. With 15 years in creative industries and a community of 200,000 followers, Aneta brings unique insights into navigating career strategy during this AI transformation. Aneta reveals her Past Present Future… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/c0cf3702/ca66c48f.mp3) ## [#185 - How to Use AI Without Losing Your Research Soul with Nikki Anderson of Drop in Research](https://podcast.userinterviews.com/episodes/185-how-to-use-ai-without-losing-your-research-soul-with-nikki-anderson-founder-of-drop-in-research) _2026-03-17 · User Interviews · Awkward Silences_ Ben Wiedmaier sits down with user research consultant Nikki Anderson to explore how researchers can stay relevant when budgets are tight and stakeholders are stressed. Nikki runs Drop in Research where she helps teams conduct research, facilitate better meetings, and build research practices from the ground up. She shares how companies are increasingly coming to her with validation requests rather… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/3b219f96/e2fbe2e4.mp3) ## [From Handoff to Harness: What LLMs Mean for Design Systems](https://stayux.substack.com/p/from-handoff-to-harness-what-llms) _2026-03-11 · Stayu Kasabov · STAYUX_ LLMs are non-deterministic loop with probability and data inside. ## [Stocks ranked by what execs say (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qS2qyB04ljax) _2026-03-11 · **Sponsored**_ Evidence-backed watchlists from earnings calls and filings, cited to real transcripts—not guesses. ## [#184 - Use Context For More Influence with Kristen DeLap of Econify](https://podcast.userinterviews.com/episodes/184-use-context-for-more-influence-with-kristen-delap-of-econify) _2026-03-03 · User Interviews · Awkward Silences_ Ben talks with Kristen DeLap, fractional COO at Econify, to explore how UX'ers can build influence without formal authority. Kristen brings a unique perspective, having evolved from interior design to leading product teams at Herman Miller and now working as an operations executive. She shares practical strategies for understanding decision-making processes, translating design work into business… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/c49aa7fe/582721f6.mp3) ## [#183 - The Best Ways to Use AI in UX Research with Laura Klein of NN/g](https://podcast.userinterviews.com/episodes/183-the-best-ways-to-use-ai-in-ux-research-with-laura-klein-of-nn-g) _2026-02-17 · User Interviews · Awkward Silences_ Erin and Ben chat with Laura Klein, Principal Experience Specialist at Nielsen Norman Group, about the practical realities of AI in user research. Laura teaches a class on AI for researchers and brings a refreshingly balanced perspective to cut through the hype. She explains why those "five simple prompts that will change your life" are mostly nonsense and shares where AI actually works well… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/34dc3184/2534947e.mp3) ## [Thoughts on vibe coding.](https://stayux.substack.com/p/thoughts-on-vibe-coding-81f) _2025-08-25 · Stayu Kasabov · STAYUX_ AI assisted code generation. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/171918815/2038167eede53a620f2b10105fac176c.mp3) ## [Thoughts on Vibe coding.](https://stayux.substack.com/p/thoughts-on-vibe-coding) _2025-08-24 · Stayu Kasabov · STAYUX_ Thoughts on Vibe coding and LLM assisted code generation. ## [AI Workflows and AI Agents](https://stayux.substack.com/p/ai-workflows-and-ai-agents) _2025-02-19 · Stayu Kasabov · STAYUX_ What are they and how they work. ## [SWOT Analysis | Fundamentals Refresher](https://stayux.substack.com/p/swot-analysis-fundamentals-refresher) _2024-09-15 · Stayu Kasabov · STAYUX_ SWOT Fundamentals | Notes & Summaries