Best Four Quadrant Podcasts (2025)

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#57-Requirements vs. Expectations 3:41

3d ago3:41

3:41

This episode will examine the difference between Requirements and the Expectations that drive them, and suggest ways that we can better serve our organization by focusing on the latter.By Scott L. Bain

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Casino Royale with Patrick Willems 3:12:02

5d ago3:12:02

3:12:02

Jordan and Brooke take a trip across the pond (and around the globe) with filmmaker Patrick Willems for the world of BOND! How kinky was the infamous torture scene supposed to be? How has Bond's masculinity shaped decades of culture? Why was everyone so mad about Daniel Craig being blonde? What will the future of "Amazon Bond" hold? And why can't w…

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#56-Utilize the Power of Information Radiators 4:05

10d ago4:05

4:05

Information radiators are extremely useful to an agile organization. But often there are such radiators that have been missed. This episode will investigate this problem.By Scott L. Bain

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#55 - Measureing Agile Progress Effectively 4:36

17d ago4:36

4:36

How you measure the progress of an agile team will fundamentally effect how much value that team will produce, since that measurement will reflect that value. What should that measurement consist of? That's the topic for this week.By Scott L. Bain

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Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle with Erik Anderson 1:38:23

19d ago1:38:23

1:38:23

Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by Erik Anderson (AwardsWatch) to complete this female fantasy duology (we do not talk about 2019). Join us to discuss the supernatural powers of the Angels, living in a world free from failure, Drew Barrymore's affinity for roller derby (gay), Demi Moore as a delightfully campy bisexual temptress, and how the celebri…

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1x1 Teaser #2 - VELMA 1:39

20d ago1:39

1:39

This ad is brought to you by VELMA, designed to free your feeble human bodies. Why would you suggest it's a gateway program giving us permission to reprogram your weird little Sapien minds? That's silly. It's perfectly safe*, trust us. *Installation of VELMA automatically registers you within the Integrated Solutions database for future impromptu b…

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#54-Changing Change, Part 4 4:46

24d ago4:46

4:46

This week I will relate the notion of "changing change" to the test-driven development process, in two different senses.By Scott L. Bain

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#53-Changing Change, Part 3 3:47

1M ago3:47

3:47

Part three of this series on changing our relationship to change deals with the concept of encapsulating variation in business automation. This is expressed in non-technical language and should be useful to those that lead product development initiatives.By Scott L. Bain

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The Hours with Lillian Crawford 1:36:39

1M ago1:36:39

1:36:39

Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by film & culture writer Lillian Crawford for 2002's sad and lovely ode to the interiority of women's lives. We talk awards-y lesbianism, the enduring impact of Virgina Woolf's brilliant writing, Philip Glass's divisive score, the ins and outs of this movie's intense Oscar campaign (courtesy of David Canfield), and be…

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#53-Changing Change, Part 2 3:02

1M ago3:02

3:02

This episode will explore another aspect of the agile design process, from a non-technical point of view.By Scott L. Bain

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1x1 Teaser #1 0:59

1M ago0:59

0:59

One By One is a full-cast genre-bending sci-fi & horror audio drama that features four seemingly random humans in an isolated quadrant of space as they come together to fight off pirates, a deadly arcane virus, and an extra-dimensional unholy entity set to destroy reality as we know it. The show debuts June 9th on podcast services you love, with ne…

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#52-Changing Change, Part 1 4:46

1M ago4:46

4:46

If we are to be successfully agile, we must embrace unpredictable change. But to do that, we have to fundamentally alter our relationship to change itself. This is part one of a series about how I recommend teams accomplish this.By Scott L. Bain

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Silkwood with Laura Venning 1:41:30

2M ago1:41:30

1:41:30

Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by film critic Laura Venning for this harrowing drama where the corruption – gasp – goes all the way to the top. We discuss shirtless Kurt Russell chopping wood (good), Meryl's mullet (good), Cher saying the word "dyke" in a Southern accent (GOOD), and our favorite pro-union films. Plus the messed up things that happe…

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#51-Responding to Change 4:51

2M ago4:51

4:51

The fourth point of the Agile Manifesto, that we value responding to change over following a plan, has massive implications for the way agile teams are managed. This podcast will introduce the issues that result, and will lead to the next series.By Scott L. Bain

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#50-Implications of the Agile Manifesto, Conclusions 5:22

2M ago5:22

5:22

This week I will answer the questions raised over the last four Agile Tips, each a different aspect of the Agile Manifesto. I'll also set the stage for what to expect next from this series.By Scott L. Bain

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Conclave with Emily St. James 1:42:54

2M ago1:42:54

1:42:54

Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by one of the all-time greats Emily St. James to talk the most memeable film of 2024. Exisiting beyond certainties! Xerox drama! Nespresso! The incredibly complex ideas of faith and belief! This movie has it all. Plus we discuss the nuances of adaptation for the screen, casting within the GNC community, Emily's incred…

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#49-Implications of the Agile Manifesto, Part 4 3:05

2M ago3:05

3:05

This week I will tackle the four point of the Agile Manifesto, with an eye toward my conclusion podcast next week.By Scott L. Bain

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#48-Implications of the Agile Manifesto, Part 3 3:07

2M ago3:07

3:07

This week I will cover part three of four in the Agile Manifesto, as preparation for my final entry in this series that will suggest how to address these implications in your organization.By Scott L. Bain

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The 2024 QQ Qualifiers 2:24:17

3M ago2:24:17

2:24:17

It's the third annual QQ Qualifier Awards – aka the Quallies! In advance of the Oscars, Jordan and Brooke award the coveted "Rainbow Prism" to their favorite performances of the 2024 cinematic year, along with a healthy dose of subjective criticism, Brooke slacking on viewing stats, and Jordan's "chaos picks" for new awards. Follow us on Twitter, B…

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#47-Implications of the Agile Manifesto, Part 2 3:31

3M ago3:31

3:31

This week I will investigate part 2 of the Agile Manifesto, as part of my series of four podcasts on the subject.By Scott L. Bain

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#46-Implications of the Agile Manifesto, Part 1 3:09

3M ago3:09

3:09

This week I'll examine the first point in the Agile Manifesto, as part of a series of four podcasts.By Scott L. Bain

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Scott Pilgrim vs. The World with Nat Torres 2:08:02

3M ago2:08:02

2:08:02

Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by screenwriter Nat Torres for a very special Valentine's Day episode! We talk Edgar Wright's 2011 cult classic, including swordfights, the power of love AND the power of self respect, manic pixie dream girls, bi-furiosity, Brie Larson in peak "gay awakening" mode, and some of our all-time favorite camerawork. Plus, a…

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#45-Implications of the Agile Manifesto 3:00

3M ago3:00

3:00

In this episode we will examine the roots of the Agile Movement, and delineate the Agile Manifesto that came from those roots. This will begin a series of five podcasts that point out the implications of each item in this manifesto.By Scott L. Bain

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#44-Maintain an Organizational Glossary 2:51

3M ago2:51

2:51

No matter what kinds of products and services an organization offers, there are terms that are specific to them. These terms must be carefully defined and consistently updated as things change. This podcast is all about creating such a set of definitions.By Scott L. Bain

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Pitch Perfect with Alison Sivitz (Bald Ann Dowd) 1:37:49

3M ago1:37:49

1:37:49

Jordan and Brooke are joined by Alison Sivitz (aka Bald Ann Dowd), as we rocket agrressively back to 2012 and every piece of culture that comes with that. We discuss why this movie has aged like milk but still hits, questionable fashion choices (heeled...Converse...), Universal queerbaiting their audience, actual Peacock spinoff show "Bumper in Ber…

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#43-The Four Quadrants of Requirements 4:41

4M ago4:41

4:41

This episode will introduce a useful framework for organizing requirements as the are identified. Such organization can be very helpful in collaboration and validation throughout an agile process.By Scott L. Bain

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#42-The Agile Use of Inheritance 3:45

4M ago3:45

3:45

Various technologies provide us with the concept of "inheritance". What should this used for, ideally, in an agile development environment? This episode addresses this question in a way that should be interesting to non-technical people as well as developers and testers.By Scott L. Bain

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The Wolf Man (1941) 1:26:37

4M ago1:26:37

1:26:37

Jordan and Brooke celebrate some early 2025 horror by kicking it all the way back to 1941 and discussing the original "Wolf Man." We chat our own personal Universal Monster rankings, soundstage-sized sets and practical makeup, the evolution of werewolves and werewolf transformations, plus a healthy dose of Halloween Horror Nights content. Follow us…

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#41-Agile Architecture-SOA AND SAAS 2:55

4M ago2:55

2:55

The way we create business automation in the modern environment has been influenced by the strength of various innovations that have preceded us. This week I'll introduce this idea, and then over the next few episodes will examine some of the implications and opportunities.By Scott L. Bain

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#40-Writing Specifications as Tests 3:35

4M ago3:35

3:35

Last week I pointed out that Test-Driven Development, even though it is named as it is, is not a testing activity but rather the creation of an executable specification. So how does this change how they are written? That's the subject of this episode.By Scott L. Bain

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Romeo + Juliet with Joe Reid 1:52:29

4M ago1:52:29

1:52:29

Jordan and Brooke are joined by Joe Reid (This Had Oscar Buzz) for Baz Luhrmann's 1997 sun-soaked adaptation that taught a whole generation how to be young and horny. We talk Leo's floppy lesbian haircut, the best and gayest Harold Perrineau performance you could ask for, why Juliet really needs her own squad, and how much we love swords as guns. T…

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Rent 1:41:46

5M ago1:41:46

1:41:46

Jordan and Brooke close out the year with Chris Columbus's unconventional holiday movie about the supposed power of collective action...or maybe just a toxic friend group! We go through which characters have been terrible people since the musical premiered, Jonathan Larson's catchy tunes and personal writing journey, the stereotypes of cheating bis…

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#39-Do I Really Have to Test Everything? Third (and Final) Answer 4:55

5M ago4:55

4:55

This week I wrap up my answer to the question of three weeks ago and is so going point out, perhaps, the most important aspect of TDD, and how to make sure it delivers all the value it is capable of.By Scott L. Bain

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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy with Emma Logsdon 1:30:24

5M ago1:30:24

1:30:24

Jordan and Brooke are joined by editor Emma Logsdon for 2011's tense, understated, elegant spy drama that may or may not be a big hit with the Inception (2010) fandom?! We talk if we would be bad at spycraft (talkative, cries too much) or very good at spycraft (gay), the actual intelligence team this was based on, the intimacy of killing, our main …

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#38-Do I Really Have to Test Everything? Second Answer 3:25

5M ago3:25

3:25

Part two of my answer to the question posted two weeks ago. There is one more to come, next week. It may be the most crucial of these answers.By Scott L. Bain

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#37-Do I Really Have to Test Everything? First Answer 3:24

6M ago3:24

3:24

This is my first answer to the question posed last week. There will be two more in future weeks.By Scott L. Bain

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The Wizard of Oz 1:50:02

6M ago1:50:02

1:50:02

Jordan and Brooke go over the rainbow for this 1939 classic that changed filmmaking forever, and may or may not have inspired the modern day pride flag! We rank every main character by canonical queerness (shoutout high femme lesbian Glinda truthers), discuss the very inclusive Oz books, ignore all other movie spin-offs (Wicked, you're on thin ice.…

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#36-Do I Really Have to Test Everything? Introduction 3:27

6M ago3:27

3:27

Teaching Test-Driven Development, either in the unit testing form for developers or the acceptance testing that anyone can learn and do, this questions almost always arises at some point. It's actually an excellent question and can yield a lot of value in answering it. This episode will explain why.By Scott L. Bain

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#35-The Principle of the Useful Illusion Part 2 3:19

6M ago3:19

3:19

How does this principle apply to the notion of an agile process? I think it fundamentally changes the way we create automation, and the value that automation ultimately provides. This week I explain why.By Scott L. Bain

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Mrs. Doubtfire with BJ & Harmony Colangelo 1:37:43

6M ago1:37:43

1:37:43

HELLOOOO! Brooke and Jordan are rejoined by BJ and Harmony Colangelo (This Ends at Prom) to talk this Chris Columbus 1993 blockbuster which has aged...pretty well, actually!? There's outwardly gay supporting characters, there's a charming message about how family can look like anything, there's a nearly $500M box office take, and – oh, no, there ar…

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#34-The Principle of the Useful Illusion Part 1 4:37

6M ago4:37

4:37

This is kind of a fun one. I start by pointing out that, regardless of appearances, computers are not really doing any of the things we think they are doing. Examining this fact, and it is a fact, leads to some interesting and I think useful insights. Next week, I'll drive this idea into practicality.…

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#33-Product Confusion Reveals Coupling 3:17

7M ago3:17

3:17

Products that are difficult to use or illogical in their design can seriously impede their value. This episode will examine an example of such a problem, from the author's own personal experience with a new car.By Scott L. Bain

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Venom: The Last Dance 1:19:11

7M ago1:19:11

1:19:11

On the weekend of its release, Jordan and Brooke bid farewell to the Venom franchise with symbiote rankings, praise for Venom's #1 fan Tom Hardy, a Symbrock A03 update, and this year's Halloween costumes. Follow us on Twitter and IG! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd) This episode is sponsored by Super Yaki! Use code: SUPERQQ for 10% o…

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#32-Legacy Code and Magic Buttons Part 2 3:02

7M ago3:02

3:02

Last week I teased the notion that it's possible to bring your legacy code under better control by using a magic button. While such buttons obviously do not exist, this week I'll outline how to get the value of such a resource anyway, at a manageable cost.By Scott L. Bain

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#31-Legacy Code and Magic Buttons Part 1 3:22

7M ago3:22

3:22

What is the best way to deal with the fact that most organizations have a high degree of vulnerability to the quality (or lack thereof) of the legacy systems they depend upon? This week I'll discuss a thought experiment that helps us to understand this conundrum, and next week I'll show you what to do about it.…

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My Favorite Wife with Abby Monteil 1:24:09

7M ago1:24:09

1:24:09

Jordan and Brooke are joined by writer Abby Monteil for this 1940 screwball about your wife coming back from the dead on the same day you marry someone new. Super relatable! We dive (once again) into David Canfield's VF article on the co-stars of this picture Cary Grant and Randolph Scott, the film's unique blend of comedy and melancholy, getting h…

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#30-Follow The Open-Closed Principle 3:50

7M ago3:50

3:50

In order to embrace change, as agile says we must, we must make sure that changes to the system going forward do not create excessive waste and/or delays. Part of how we can do this is to follow good principles, such as the Open-Closed Principle. This episode will explain this principle, and what it means.…

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#29-Refactoring is Lean Pt. 2 3:44

8M ago3:44

3:44

Last week I discussed the notion of refactoring, and why business people often fail to see the value in it. This week I explore what that value is, and how best to express it honestly.By Scott L. Bain

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Birds of Prey with Carly Usdin 1:40:41

8M ago1:40:41

1:40:41

Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by filmmaker Carly Usdin for another trip to our favorite queer space – Gotham City! Despite its rep as a film that got kneecapped by the pandemic and some good ol' studio sexism, this Cathy Yan bop kinda has it all! We gush over Margot's committed performance, the canon of "kickass ladies" cinema (the highs and the v…

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#28-Refactoring is Lean Pt. 1 2:47

8M ago2:47

2:47

Should a Project Manager allow a development team to spend time and resources on Refactoring? What is refactoring, and why do they want to do it? It seems to have no business value whatsoever. This episode, and the next, will explore this question and offer a way to resolve it.By Scott L. Bain

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