Episode 58: Scary Statistics Made Simple with Thomas DeMarco

Dan Swartwout is the host of Quality Time with MoreSteam. A lifelong Central Ohio resident, Dan is a double Buckeye. He earned both a BA and a law degree from The Ohio State University. Before joining MoreSteam, Dan had a long career as a host, comedian, and master of ceremonies. For 17 years, Dan was the studio audience host for the Ohio Lottery game show Cash Explosion. Dan was also the host of CBuzz, which was a collaboration between the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, WWCD 92.9, and the Columbus Dispatch. On CBuzz, Dan interviewed some of the most prominent entrepreneurs in Central Ohio. From 2002-2020, Dan toured the country as a standup comedian. Tracks from his comedy CD have been played over 5,000 times on Sirius/XM satellite radio. Now, Dan brings his experience and enthusiasm to Quality Time with MoreSteam -- it's business and fun, together.

Thomas DeMarco is a Principal Statistician at MoreSteam, where he helps develop and teach practical, real-world statistical methods for continuous improvement professionals. Before joining MoreSteam in Spring 2025, he was an Industrial Statistician at Eastman Chemical, partnering with engineers and chemists across manufacturing and R&D to design and analyze over 100 formal experiments. Thomas has spent years teaching practitioners how to apply Design of Experiments (DOE) and other statistical tools to make better, data-driven decisions in complex processes. He holds both a B.S. and M.S. in Mathematical Sciences with a concentration in Statistics from Clemson University and is known for making advanced statistical concepts approachable, relevant, and actionable.