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When Everything Sounds Like Testing… How Do You Explain What You Really Do?

When Everything Sounds Like Testing… How Do You Explain What You Really Do?

Episode 29 · · 53:37

In this episode, Richard and Vernon delve into the complexities of Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Engineering (QE), and testing in software development. They explore the evolution o...

Embedding Quality Using AI

Embedding Quality Using AI

Episode 28 · · 47:50

In this conversation, Vernon and Richard explore the evolving role of AI in quality engineering and software development. They discuss how AI can enhance quality control processes, t...

Six Hard Lessons From Building With AI Agents

Six Hard Lessons From Building With AI Agents

Episode 27 · · 01:08:15

In this episode of the Vernon Richard show, the hosts discuss their experiences with AI tools and agents, focusing on the challenges and lessons learned from using these technologies...

Coaching Developers on QE

Coaching Developers on QE

Episode 26 · · 53:50

In this episode of the Vernon Richard Show, Richard and Vernon discuss the challenges and opportunities in coaching software engineers on quality engineering. They explore personal u...

Growth Plans for Technical Testers: Why Playwright Isn’t Enough

Growth Plans for Technical Testers: Why Playwright Isn’t Enough

Episode 25 · · 57:22

In this episode of the Vernon Richard Show, Richard and Vernon discuss the growth plans for testers in test automation, focusing on the importance of coding skills, exploratory testi...

Should Testers Bother With Social Media?

Should Testers Bother With Social Media?

Episode 24 · · 59:56

In this episode of the Vernon Richard Show, the hosts discuss the significance of social media and community interaction in the software testing field. They explore how social media ...

Gatekeeping Gotchas and Mentorship Mechanics

Gatekeeping Gotchas and Mentorship Mechanics

Episode 23 · · 56:44

In this episode of the Vernon Richard Show, Vernon and Richard discuss various topics, including personal updates, mental health, the role of gatekeeping in quality assurance, mentor...

Discussing Test Automation, It Depends On....

Discussing Test Automation, It Depends On....

Episode 22 · · 01:12:54

SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Vernon and Richard celebrate Liverpool's recent football victory while seamlessly transitioning into a discussion about automation in testing. T...

The Messy Truth About Tech and Testing Careers in 2025

The Messy Truth About Tech and Testing Careers in 2025

Episode 21 · · 56:52

In this episode, Richard and Vernon discuss various aspects of job stability in the tech industry post-pandemic, the impact of innovation on job longevity, and the dynamics of accide...

Positioning and Selling Yourself in Your Teams

Positioning and Selling Yourself in Your Teams

Episode 20 · · 56:04

In this episode of the Vernon Richard Show, Richard and Vernon delve into the intricacies of career journeys in software testing, discussing the significance of job titles, the impor...

PeersCon 2025 Perspectives

PeersCon 2025 Perspectives

Episode 19 · · 01:14:53

SummaryIn this episode, Vernon and Richard reflect on their experiences at the PeersCon conference, discussing the engaging keynote speakers, insightful workshops, and the overall at...

How Testers Can Thrive in CI/CD Without Being Gatekeepers

How Testers Can Thrive in CI/CD Without Being Gatekeepers

Episode 18 · · 55:54

In this episode of the Vernon Richard Show, the hosts delve into the nuances of Continuous Delivery and Continuous Deployment, exploring how testing practices evolve in these environ...

A Love Letter to Testing: What We Love About Our Work

A Love Letter to Testing: What We Love About Our Work

Episode 17 · · 39:22

In this episode, Vernon and Richard celebrate their love for the software testing community, discussing the importance of people, tools, teaching, and the thrill of conferences. They...

Exploring Agentic AI: A Fun and Eye-Opening First Look

Exploring Agentic AI: A Fun and Eye-Opening First Look

Episode 16 · · 01:13:40

In this conversation, Richard and Vernon delve into the evolving landscape of AI, particularly focusing on the concept of agentic AI. They discuss personal updates, including their h...

Goals, Growth, and Getting Things Done in 2025

Goals, Growth, and Getting Things Done in 2025

Episode 15 · · 01:02:03

In this episode of the Vernon Richards show, the hosts discuss their goals for the new year, reflecting on the past year and sharing strategies for achieving personal and professiona...

2024 Reflections and A Look to 2025

2024 Reflections and A Look to 2025

Episode 14 · · 57:43

00:00 Introduction02:00 Happy to be Employed05:00 Vernon Wrote a Book08:00 Talking at a Developer Conferences16:20 PeersCon20:24 Our Podcast21:50 Agile Testing Days Experience22:20 O...

Agile Testing Days Experience with Special Guests

Agile Testing Days Experience with Special Guests

Episode 13 · · 01:16:19

This conversation captures the vibrant atmosphere of Agile Testing Days in Potsdam, highlighting the importance of community, targeted automated testing, and the exploration of teste...

Storytelling in Testing: Books, Fieldstones, and Keynotes

Storytelling in Testing: Books, Fieldstones, and Keynotes

Episode 12 · · 59:44

#contentcreation #softwaretesting In this conversation, Richard Bradshaw and Vernon discuss various themes including veganism, personal achievements, the writing process, and the imp...

Collabs, Careers, and Quirky Habits: Vernon & Richard's Ask Us Anything Session Part 2

Collabs, Careers, and Quirky Habits: Vernon & Richard's Ask Us Anything Session Part 2

Episode 11 · · 55:20

In this episode of the Vernon Richard show, Richard and Vernon engage in an AMA format, discussing various topics including their collaborative projects, future aspirations, the impa...

Creating an Environment for Testers to Thrive

Creating an Environment for Testers to Thrive

Episode 10 · · 52:47

The conversation revolves around the challenges faced by testers and the lack of understanding and support they receive from leadership. The hosts discuss the misconception of the va...