Air Date 10-30-26 | Episode 788

Join IAQ Radio+ for Episode 788 as we welcome Dr. Joe Spurgeon back for Life & Times: A Career in Research, Field Investigations & Expert Testimony, Part 2. We continue our conversation exploring his extensive career in environmental health, government research, laboratory investigations, and indoor air quality. This week we’ll take a deeper look at mold investigations, water intrusion, microbial contamination, sampling strategies, interpreting laboratory data, and the challenges of presenting scientific findings in litigation. We’ll also explore lessons learned from decades of field experience and how research, sound investigation practices, and expert testimony intersect in the real world. Join us for Part 2 with Dr. Joe Spurgeon—this week on IAQ Radio+!

Air Date 10-16-26 | Episode 787

Join IAQ Radio+ for Episode 787 as we welcome Dr. Joe Spurgeon for Life & Times: A Career in Research, Field Investigations & Expert Testimony. From government research and laboratory leadership to environmental health assessments and indoor air quality investigations, Dr. Spurgeon has built a distinguished career spanning multiple disciplines. We’ll explore his experiences investigating water intrusion and microbial contamination, teaching mold investigation and sampling methods, interpreting data, and serving as an expert witness in mold litigation. Learn from a career at the intersection of science, public health, field investigations, and expert testimony—this week on IAQ Radio+!

Air Date 10-02-26 | Episode 786

Jason Earle is an indoor air quality entrepreneur who has worked in the indoor environmental field since 2002. His interest began with his own childhood experience with severe asthma and allergies in a mold-affected home, leading to a career investigating the relationship between buildings and health. Jason pioneered the use of mold-detection dogs and spent 18 years in the field conducting building assessments and remediation consulting through his company, GOT MOLD?. More recently, he co-developed AirTrap with air-sampling pioneer Dan Baxter and Apacor. AirTrap was designed to improve the user experience for inspectors and laboratory staff while reducing the environmental impact of the spore-trap cassettes used by IAQ professionals around the world. Jason is also working at the emerging intersection of fungal ecology, DNA sequencing, and building science.

Air Date 8-21-26 | Episode 785

This week we continue with Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Gene Cole a public health and infection control titan. Dr. Eugene “Gene” Cole, DrPH, bridges the gap between deep, academic public health research and the boots-on-the-ground cleaning and restoration industries. Dr. Cole has spent over 35 years showing why cleaning is an essential branch of public health. Learn More this week on IAQ Radio+.

Air Date 8-14-26 | Episode 784

Two decades ago, IAQ Radio set out with a simple but critical mission: to build a bridge between science and practice in indoor air quality, building science, and disaster restoration. Every Friday at noon ET, hosts Joseph “Radio Joe” Hughes and Cliff “The Z-Man” Zlotnik have brought you long-form conversations with the experts, innovators, and thought leaders shaping these industries. IAQ Radio has been “The Voice of the Indoor Air Quality and Disaster Restoration Industry” for 20 years and is the longest-running, continuously produced live technical podcast in history. We’re celebrating 20 years by doing what we do best—and what we plan to keep doing for years to come: long-form interviews with brilliant people exploring the science, challenges, and innovations shaping indoor air quality, disaster restoration, and building science.

Air Date: 7-24-26 | Episode 783

This week welcome Dr. Gene Cole for a show we are calling The Life and Times of a Public Health and Infection Control Titan. Dr. Eugene “Gene” Cole, DrPH, bridges the gap between deep, academic public health research and the boots-on-the-ground cleaning and restoration industries. From coining terms like “Home Environment Specialists” during his time at DynCorp, working on development of industry standards, to his foundational work on the ISSA/CIRI Clean Standard (validating ATP meters to give the cleaning industry hard metrics), Dr. Cole has spent over 35 years showing why cleaning is an essential branch of public health.

Air Date: 6-26-26 | Episode 782

This week welcome Susan Hunt Stevens Co-founder or Tessi.ai. Disasters move fast. Tessi’s AI-first platform generates universal damage assessments, certifies funding sources, and dispatches vetted workers—all before traditional systems send their first adjuster.

Air Date: 6-19-26 | Episode 781

This week we welcome back Dr. Richard Shaughnessy for a show we are calling “The Life and Times of an IEQ Researcher, Advocate, and Educator.” Richard has been a tireless advocate for better indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and for helping bridge the gap between researchers and practitioners throughout his distinguished career. He has also been a longtime supporter and frequent contributor to IAQ Radio, dating back to his first appearance on January 12, 2007, alongside Peter Sierck. This week we look back on Richard’s impactful career, discuss the lessons he has learned along the way, and explore new research that is helping change how we understand indoor environments.

Air Date: 6-5-26 | Episode 780

This week we welcome back our most frequent guest, Don Weekes, for a special edition of our Life and Times series: Lessons Learned in IEQ and IH. For going on 20 years, Don has been a regular contributor to IAQ Radio, and over that time we have developed a strong friendship and professional relationship. Few people have given as much back to the indoor environmental quality and industrial hygiene community as Don and his wife, Lan Chi Nguyen Weekes, who is a legend in her own right.

Air Date: 5-15-26 | Episode 779

This week welcome back Ralph Moon, PhD for a show we are calling Life and Times of a Building Scientist and Restoration Researcher. Dr. Ralph Moon is an authority on the forensic side of the insurance claims industry, particularly regarding his work on “Duration of Loss” and the physics of moisture impact on building materials. He has a rare combination of experience, education and opportunity that led to a consequential career in IAQ, Building Science and Disaster Restoration.