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I am Elecia White alongside Christopher White. We're here to chat about the interests, careers, and lives of engineers, artists, educators and makers. Our diverse guest list includes names you may have heard and engineers working quietly in the trenches. Either way, they are knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and inspiring. We'd love to share our enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering, art, and... more

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Author Susan Lammers joins the show to discuss the 40th anniversary edition of her classic book, Programmers at Work. We discuss what it was like to interview young and pioneering software developers like Toru Iwatani, C. Wayne Ratliff, and Michael H... more

Kevin Santo Cappuccio, founder of Architeuthis Flux, joins the show to discuss creating Jumperless, an open-source breadboard that replaces physical jumper wires with software-controlled analog crossbar switches. We explore the need for 445 RGB LEDs ... more

Elecia and Christopher celebrate winning the IEEE Educational Activities Board Meritorious Achievement Award in Outreach and Informal Education! A huge thank you to Mark Omo and the wonderful listeners who submitted nomination letters. Chris and Elec... more

Marine biologist Dr. Steven Haddock joins the show to share the alien, glowing, and transparent wonders of the deep ocean. We discuss his beautiful new book, The Radiant Sea, and explore the complex engineering and high-sensitivity optics required to... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin Santo Cappuccio
Founder of Architeuthis Flux; creator of Jumperless
Architeuthis Flux
Episode: 532: It's Still Real Fire
Steve Haddock
Marine biologist, author of The Radiant Sea
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI)
Episode: 530: A Living Highlighter
Tyler Hoffman
Co-founder of Memfault
Memfault
Episode: 528: Goldfish Chunks
Victoria Serrano
Professor at the Technological University of Panama, Cherokee Regional Center; STEM promoter
Technological University of Panama
Episode: 526: Take A Taste Of Engineers
Tom Williams
Professor of Computer Science, Colorado School of Mines; social roboticist
Colorado School of Mines
Episode: 525: Some Sort of Metal
Sonia Grego
Founder and CEO of Coprata; Duke University engineering faculty
Coprata, Duke University
Episode: 522: The Information Is In Poop
Kenneth Finnegan
Senior Solutions Architect at NVIDIA and Technical Director at Fremont Cabal Internet Exchange
NVIDIA / Fremont Cabal Internet Exchange
Episode: 521: Are You The Tiny Domino?
Mark Omo
Director of Engineering
Marcus Engineering
Episode: 519: The Password Is All Zeros
James Rowley
Senior Security Engineer
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Episode: 519: The Password Is All Zeros

Hosts

Elecia White
Host of Embedded with a background in electrical engineering and entrepreneurship; co-host with a focus on making complex topics approachable and engaging.
Christopher White
Co-host with deep technical and practical experience in embedded systems, software, and engineering management.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 451 ratings
  • A newfound favorite!

    I love this show! Embedded consistently offers compelling conversations with interesting folks in STEM, giving you fantastic insights in an easy-to-consume package. It's like having coffee with your smartest friends... highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arlie K
    United States4 years ago
  • Fresh air

    I like this show because they have interesting topics. Not full of sponsor adds and interruptions which makes listening much more focused. Great couple banter as well. Keep up the good work 😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    new onsong user
    Australia4 years ago
  • Great Geek Podcast

    This podcast is great, if you’re a geek like me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jan-michael-vincent
    United States6 years ago
  • Like having to lovey nerd frends. Love frow Sweden

    Love it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dubbear
    Sweden6 years ago
  • That girls brain

    Normally really enjoy the podcast, but this one really annoyed me. I must have lost count of the number of times that girl said the word ‘like’ after about 2000.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    deeesser
    New Zealand6 years ago

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Fans appreciate the engaging hosts and high-quality guests that cover a broad spectrum of engineering disciplines.
Listeners praise the approachable yet technical depth, with many noting it as a go-to resource for embedded topics.
Listeners often cite the show's practical tips for onboarding, mentoring, and managing engineering teams.

Chart Rankings

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#110
Germany/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#238
Italy/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#35
South Africa/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#44
Belgium/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#65
Colombia/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#116
Finland/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

532: It's Still Real Fire
Q: What else is possible with the scriptable circuits and how does AI play into this now?
The guest discusses evolvable hardware ideas, hardware with an AI-assisted workflow, and the growing role of LLMs in hardware prototyping and testing, including using AI to check measurements and infer component behavior.
532: It's Still Real Fire
Q: What do you want listeners to do with their Jumperless this weekend?
Start with a simple 555 timer circuit using the Jumperless and then explore more complex configurations, leveraging the 555 Guided project in Jumper IDE to build step by step.
532: It's Still Real Fire
Q: Are there other areas that have come up like that?
The guest notes that the Jumperless concept finds natural applications beyond electronics, including education and music/synth contexts, and that people are exploring novel uses such as software-driven control and integration with other hardware stacks.
530: A Living Highlighter
Q: Photosynthesis in giant clams or in jellyfish?
Jellyfish, with the discussion highlighting different strategies for light harvesting and transparency in the deep sea.
530: A Living Highlighter
Q: Or fish or mola mola?
Mola mola, chosen over fish for the lightning-round inquiry about preferences.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Embedded

What is Embedded about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Embedded showcases conversations with engineers, educators, researchers, and makers who are shaping technology across hardware, software, and STEAM intersections. Across recent episodes, listeners see a strong emphasis on practical engineering topics (embedded systems, Rust, testing, and architecture), leadership and onboarding in tech teams, and ethics and societal impact of technology (robotics, AI, privacy, and open-source governance). The format blends deep technical dialogue with personal anecdotes, career guidance, and approachable explanations that make complex topics accessible to a broad audience. Noteworthy is the consistent pairing of approachable hosts with a diverse set of guest experts, from industry practitioners to researche... more

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2. Steve Haddock
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4. Victoria Serrano
5. Tom Williams
6. Sonia Grego
7. Kenneth Finnegan
8. Mark Omo

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