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Arts Management and Technology Laboratory

Arts Management and Technology Laboratory

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Episodes

181

Latest episode

May 2026

Language

EN

About the show

This monthly podcast explores the intersection of technology and arts management through interviews, product reviews, humorous dialogue, and more! The Technology in the Arts podcast is produced by the Arts Management and Technology Lab, a research center of the Master of Arts Management program in Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University. The AMT Lab staff currently includes Dr. Brett Crawford (Executive Director), Lutie Rodriguez (Chief Editor of Research), Angela Johnson (Podcast Producer), B Crittenden (Technology and Interactive Content Manager), and Devyn Hinkle (Social Media and Marketing Manager).

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May 21, 2026Episode 1421 min

World building in a spatial era: an Interview with Erin Reilly

Show Notes Erin Reilly Erin Reilly - LinkedIn Texas Immersive Institute Sona Festival

May 7, 2026Episode 1354 min

A Future View of Virtual and Surround Experience: An Interview with Arthur Earnest

Show Notes Arthur Earnest - LinkedIn Arthur Earnest - Instagram Arthur Earnest - Blog

May 1, 2026Episode 1219 min

Storytelling and Immersive Media: An Interview With Eric Williams

Show Notes Eric R. Williams Eric Williams - LinkedIn Cine-VR - Williams On Story Virtual Reality Cinema (or cine-VR) Sona Festival

April 23, 2026Episode 1152 min

Analog art in a digital world: An interview with Sean Hallowell

Show Notes Sean Hallowell's Website Sean Hallowell's Instagram

April 9, 2026Episode 1028 min

Beyond Learning Outcomes: Marti Louw talks about Designing for the Human Experience

Show Notes Marti Louw - IDeATe Marti Louw - Google Scholar

March 19, 2026Episode 933 min

How Can Creatives Manage a World with AI

Show Notes Kevin Stein Kevin Stein's Blog A Guide to Which AI to Use in the Agentic Era Instant Insights: The Trust Insights RACE AI Framework Creative Machines by Maya Ackerman Who Owns The Future? by Jaron Lanier The Human Test by Ron Folman

March 12, 2026Episode 829 min

Crystal Manich: Artistry, Opera, and Grandiosity

Show Notes Crystal Manich Crystal Manich - Instagram Crystal Manich - IMDb Crystal Manich - YouTube Laura Kaminsky Time to Act Documentary

February 11, 2026Episode 735 min

From Dystopia to Utopia, an interview with Sarah Turner, New Media artist

Show Notes Sarah Turner: Website Sarah Turner: YouTube Sarah Turner: @sarahsarahturnerturner2 But...You're A Dolphin! Lecture with Sean Hallowell and Sarah Turner Projection Portals: Live Video Machine in the Hall of Architecture

February 6, 2026Episode 625 min

Free Press, Bad Press, and the Muscogee Nation: A Conversation with Filmmakers

In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Lab, host Luna Lu speaks with Bad Press co-directors Rebecca Lansberry-Baker and Joe Peeler, alongside journalist and film subject Angel Ellis, about the making of their Sundance 2023 award-winning documentary. The conversation explores how the team came together, the ethical and creative challenges of documenting press censorship within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, and the tension between tribal sovereignty and press freedom. Through Angel Ellis's experience as a journalist turned whistleblower, the episode highlights the vital role of independent Indigenous media, transparency, and civic participation, while also reflecting on trust, community-based storytelling, and the power of individuals to effect democratic change.   Speical thanks to Stephan Caspar, Dept of Languages, Cultures, and Applied Linguistics, Professor Anne Lambright, and CAS Center for Arts in Society, and all the students and staff at CMU who supported this event!   SHOW NOTES Bad Press (Official Film Website) Rebecca Lansberry-Baker Joe Peeler Angel Ellis

December 4, 2025Episode 514 min

The Algorithms in Your Ears: Looking Into the making of your music feeds

In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Lab, Samantha Childers explores why so many songs recommended by streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music sound strikingly similar. She breaks down the inner workings of music streaming algorithms—how metadata, collaborative filtering, content-based filtering, and continuous feedback loops collectively shape the "perfect playlist." Samantha also examines Spotify features such as Discover Weekly and Discovery Mode, uncovering how these tools influence music discovery, artist visibility, and even compositional trends as musicians increasingly write with algorithms in mind. Alongside these technical insights, she raises critical ethical questions about data privacy, algorithmic bias, pay-to-play practices, and the shrinking role of human curation. Ultimately, the episode invites listeners to rethink how algorithm-driven platforms shape not only what we hear but also how we discover, value, and experience music.   SHOW NOTES Samantha Childers A Critical Research of Spotify's Business Model—The Case of Discover Weekly We Tested Popular Music Streaming Services — These Are the Top 6 You Should Check Out In 2025 About Spotify- Newsroom The Role Of Music Streaming Algorithms In The Industry Algorithmic Symphonies: How Spotify Strikes the Right Chord Algorithms in Music: Blessing or Curse? Understanding recommendations on Spotify How to Break Free of Spotify's Algorithm Pay-to-Playlist: The Commerce of Music Streaming Impacts of AI on Music Consumption and Fairness

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