Brought to you by Arken Legal, this podcast explores the evolving world of legal and estate planning through expert interviews, industry insights, and real-world conversations. From digital transformation and AI to flexible working and future skills, we unpack the trends shaping the profession and what they mean for the people in it.
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Hosted by Bennett Bernard and Bradley Bernard, the dynamic duo of brothers who have professional experience in accounting and software engineering.
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Hi, I'm Dean, a seasoned Software Tester and absolutely an AI Nerd. I document my findings about AI in the Software Testing industry, so I can share what I learn on my journey with a wider audience. "Dean does QA" is an AI-hosted weekly podcast that interactively reflects on the written content I publish on my LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanbodart/ Our AI-hosts Dwane & Rachel talk about the latest trends in AI-driven Software Testing, Automation and QA. Each episode dives into cu ...
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Where LLMs, AI Agents, and MCP tools meet DevOps. How can we humans use non-deterministic, often hallucinating LLMs to automate our infrastructure and help us with the job of software lifecycle management? I’m Bret Fisher, and this is the Agentic DevOps podcast. After the invention of AI Agents and the MCP standard in late 2024, I started this podcast in early '25 with a narrow topic focus… to document and advise how AI Agents, MCP tools, and large language models can be used in the real wor ...
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Stay up to date with the world of software testing, quality assurance, and QA. This Week in Testing is your weekly podcast from the Ministry of Testing community, hosted by Simon Tomes and joined by testing professionals from across the MoTaverse. 🎙️ Tune in for thoughtful conversations, testing news, and community insights covering everything from QA trends to quality engineering practices. Whether you're a software tester, QA specialist, quality engineer or quality advocate, this welcoming ...
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Intelligent Automation – a powerful confluence of Process Intelligence, Intelligent Document Processing, RPA, Low Code/No Code application development, and Intelligent Virtual Agents, built on a stack of Advanced Intelligence capabilities, powered by Generative AI and supported by Next-gen Infrastructure. It empowers enterprises to drive integrated human experience outcomes, powered by agile configurable workflows.
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A behind-the-scenes look at technical writing for open-source software. We connect with writers and other doc experts to hear their stories about overcoming challenges, working on special projects, and learning new methods.
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Has your accounts payables process changed with the times? Or do you still struggle with too much paper, impossible approval tracking, and manual entry errors that cost your business time and money every day? TrinDocs is a tailor-made software that's built by accountants, for accountants, with real-world solutions that are proven to increase efficiencies, tighten controls, and help you easily scale growth. Join us for tips and tricks on how to save your team time by automating manual invoici ...
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In this episode of This Week in Testing, Simon Tomes and Judy Mosley explore how everyday experiences shape the way we test, from catching bugs with imperfect tests to drawing on real-life situations to improve quality. They’re joined by Mariem Safi, Preeti Gupta, and Emily O'Connor, who share honest stories about starting out, finding unexpected b…
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AI, Admin and the Future of Legal Work - How Your Role is Evolving in the Digital Workspace
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34:07To accompany our recent white paper - How Your Role is Evolving in the Digital Workspace, we have recorded this podcast where Pippa Shepherd, our Head of Customer Engagement, speaks with our new CEO, Anthony Philips, and our Head of Innovation and AI, John Black. They unpack the results, share additional context and explore real-world implications …
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Testing inside the boxes and beyond Ep 93
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1:04:35In Episode 93 of This Week in Testing, hosts Simon Tomes and Demi Van Malcot are joined by contributors Preeti Gupta, Maneesh Maddala, Oleksandr Romanov, Gary Hawkes, and Daniel Billing to explore what’s buzzing in the world of software testing. From the surge in global testing meetups to the power of community photo memories, this episode dives de…
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Paying $200/month for Claude Code... here's why
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1:20:28Guess who's finally back from an epic honeymoon adventure through Japan and Korea?! Bradley rejoins Bennett, and after a two-and-a-half-week AI news whirlwind, we've got A LOT to unpack. We're kicking things off by calling out the "Propaganda We're Not Falling For," tackling everything from overhyped agent overload and why some popular frameworks a…
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Bret and Nirmal are at KubeCon London and record their ideas about how AI Agents are about to change DevOps, platform engineering, SRE, automation, troubleshooting, and more. Creators & Guests Bret Fisher - Host Beth Fisher - Producer Cristi Cotovan - Editor Nirmal Mehta - Host (00:00) - Intro (03:10) - Understanding AI Agents (09:53) - The Future …
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Your SDLC is Dead, How Outbrain & UiPath are Building Flawless Software, Faster with Agentic AI
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21:21We dive deep into the world of Agentic AI and its radical impact on software development. We uncover how leading companies like Outbrain and UiPath are already leveraging autonomous AI systems to build flawless software, faster, fundamentally transforming their QA and CI/CD pipelines. Forget old-school automation. This episode explores the shift to…
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Why are testers so good at delivering bad news? Ep 92
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1:03:17“Why are testers so good at delivering bad news?” In Episode 92, we ask a question that hits close to home for many in the testing community: Why are testers so good at delivering bad news? Simon Tomes was joined by contributors Christine Pinto, Aj Wilson, Ujjwal Kumar Singh, Lukas Lindinger, and Emily O'Connor, this episode dives into the emotiona…
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How do you document feedback on your documentation? Ep 91
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54:22In episode 91 of This Week in Testing, we dive into a very meta but essential topic: how testers document the feedback they receive on their documentation. Hosted by Oleksandr Romanov and Demi Van Malcot, this episode features: Judy Mosely Lukas Lindinger Gary Hawkes Milan Kumar Susanne Abdelrahman We also explore the tester’s role as a quality coa…
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According to Yahoo, AI Forces Software Testers to Shift Left into Extinction
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18:09The world of software development is rapidly changing, driven by "Shift Left" methodologies and the powerful influence of Artificial Intelligence. Are traditional software testers becoming obsolete? In this episode, we explore the provocative idea that the core job of a software tester is indeed on a path to extinction, as developers and analysts, …
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Is vibe testing going to kill off test management? Ep 90
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54:12Rosie Sherry hosts her first solo session alongside Mariem Safi, diving into fresh takes on test management, the role of AI in testing, and why leadership in quality needs more attention. Community voices chime in from around the world; from micromanagement lessons to vibe coding skepticism and hallucinating AI agents. Plus, updates from TestBash, …
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In Episode 89 of This Week in Testing, software testers, QA engineers, and quality leaders come together for an honest, energetic conversation about the realities of job searching, CV writing, and community support in today’s tech industry. Co-hosted by Simon Tomes and Ben Dowen, this voice-only roundtable features insights from: Rosie Sherry Eamon…
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We are back with a jam-packed episode, kicking things off with everything from childhood gaming nostalgia (Oblivion, anyone?) to Brad's very exclusive Breakeven Brothers merch (bidding starts high, apparently!). But things get serious (and seriously exciting) as they dive into Brad's adventures at the DeepDishSwift iOS conference in Chicago, reveal…
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Meta Proves the Testing Pyramid Is Dead with Sapienz AI
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21:18In this episode, we examine how Meta's autonomous testing agent, Sapienz, is redefining software testing strategy and rendering the classic Testing Pyramid increasingly irrelevant. Once a foundational model in agile and DevOps environments, the pyramid prioritized a heavy reliance on unit tests with fewer integration and end-to-end tests. That hier…
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This week in the MoTaverse, we welcome a first-time co-host as Nataliia Burmei joins Demi van Malcot to help unpack the latest updates in the world of software testing and quality engineering. From rare atmospheric events to the rise of AI-powered agents, accessibility legislation, and the enduring mystery of "how many testers are there in the worl…
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Goldman Sachs Boosts Test Coverage by 40% Using RAG AI. Is Your QA Next?
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19:44In this episode, we dive deep into how cutting-edge AI techniques — Self-RAG (Self-Reflective Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and Agentic RAG — are fundamentally transforming the software testing landscape. From increasing test coverage by 40% at Goldman Sachs to enabling autonomous exploratory agents that simulate users in real-time, AI is no long…
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Breaking news about breaking news Ep 87
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1:02:29In Episode 87 of This Week in Testing, we celebrate a unique "breaking news" moment from within the Ministry of Testing community. Hosted by Simon Tomes and Rosie Sherry, with guests Ben Dowen, Mariem SAFI, and Nataliia Burmei, this episode offers practical discussions for testers and quality engineers. Key topics include: Insights from the Katalon…
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How AI can change accounting: Agents & LangGraph
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55:05Alright folks, buckle up because Episode 20 is here, and the AI world has been busy! Just like us hitting this big milestone, the pace of innovation isn't letting up. We kick things off by putting ourselves to the test with a hilarious and high-stakes game: Blind Ranking 10 AI Chat Apps. Who will reign supreme? Will we agree on the top spots, or wi…
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AI-powered Software Testing: Lessons from Siemens & Shopify
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26:57In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the software testing landscape. We start with Shopify’s 2025 directive requiring teams to prove that AI cannot handle a task before hiring a new employee. We then examine how Siemens Digital Industries Software is embedding AI into its Tessent testing tools, using an…
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Do new testers really need to learn automation? Ep 86
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1:00:07This Week in Testing #86: Testing Skills, Career Growth & Community WinsIn Episode 86 of This Week in Testing, hosted by Mariem Safi and Simon Tomes, the global software testing community came together for a sharp, empowering conversation.Key themes explored:Testing Careers & Growth: How today’s testers are navigating career paths, building skills …
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Talking to your data: Is MCP the future interface?
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54:52What exactly is MCP (Model Context Protocol) and why is it catching fire in the AI world? We unpack this emerging standard for connecting LLMs like Claude to external data sources, discussing its origins, how it differs from previous methods, and why major tech players are suddenly paying attention. Learn the potential behind standardized AI tool i…
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Will AI Kill or Create Jobs in Software Testing?
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18:03AI is changing everything, including the world of software testing. In this episode, we break down the real impact of AI on testing careers: Will it eliminate jobs or create better ones? We explore global trends, short- and long-term forecasts, emerging QA roles, essential new skills, and expert insights from WEF, Gartner, McKinsey, and more. Wheth…
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How crucial will the MCP approach be for AI Agents? Ep 85
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57:31Join This Week in Testing Ep 85 as we explore how MCP could power AI Agents, share highlights from SeleniumConf & London meetups, dive into vibe coding chaos, and spot Bugs along the way. Testing in space has never been this fun! 🚀🐞 #SoftwareTesting #QualityEngineering
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Digital Twins in Software Testing and the Elusive Replica of Human Expertise
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24:36In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most provocative questions in the world of digital transformation: can AI-powered digital twins ever replicate the mind of a human software tester? Digital twins have transformed industries like aerospace, manufacturing, and healthcare. Now, the software world is asking whether we can virtualize not onl…
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Join hosts Simon Tomes and Ben Dowen as they chat with Ujjwal Kumar Singh, Aj Wilson, Michael Close (in his first appearance!), and Judy Mosley about all things testing! This week’s conversation kicks off with space ducks and sound effects before diving into quality coaching, job titles that don’t match the work, happy paths vs reality, and reasons…
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Why these AI updates could change your job forever
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48:23Hold onto your hats, because the AI world just went into hyperdrive! This week, we try to make sense of the absolute deluge of new model releases that have dropped faster than Brad can guess Ben's secret words in our new AI Word Nerd game. From OpenAI finally cracking the code on actually usable text in images (goodbye, alien script!) to Google's c…
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The Silent Collapse of SaaS: How AI Agents Are Rewriting the Software Playbook
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32:41In this episode of Dean Does QA, I walk through the research and analysis behind my latest article on the dismantling of the SaaS model. From AI copilots to fully autonomous operators, I break down the three phases of this transformation, how traditional SaaS metrics are becoming misleading, and why the next generation of software may not look like…
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Where have all the junior quality roles gone? Ep 83
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57:45Join hosts Demi Van Malcot and Simon Tomes as they explore pressing questions with Mariem Safi, Amandine Douguedroit, Maneesh Maddala, Emily O'Connor, and MoT founder/CEO Rosie Sherry. From hiring gaps to mentorship, frameworks, and tackling stressful work realities, this episode is packed with honest chat and community insights. As one attendee pu…
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Generative AI’s Growing Pains in Historical Perspective
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19:31Are generative AI’s skeptics right to question its cost, energy use, and unclear business model? In this episode, we dig into the historical parallels between today’s AI challenges and the rocky beginnings of railroads, electricity, and the internet. We examine how previous breakthrough technologies also faced hype, bubbles, and early doubts before…
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Imagine your daily tasks completing themselves—no tedious manual work, no repetitive copy-pasting, just you overseeing a team of AI-powered assistants handling it all seamlessly. In this exciting new episode of the Breakeven Brothers podcast, Bradley and Ben dive deep into the world of AI agents: powerful tools that not only simplify your work but …
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AI Advancements Revolutionizing Software Testing: GPT-4.5 and Multi-LLM
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26:24Is GPT-4.5 poised to revolutionize your testing pipeline? Join us in this episode as we delve into the latest multi-LLM advancements boosting QA automation, code analysis, and defect detection. We break down the real-world performance gains, highlight how tools like GPT-4.5 integrate with open-source models, and explore the competitive landscape re…
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AI-Driven Software Testing, What Companies Get Wrong!
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24:20Why do so many ambitious AI-driven testing initiatives fail to deliver real ROI? In this episode, we explore the seven most common pitfalls—from over-reliance on a single AI model to ignoring the importance of data quality and manual oversight. Learn how to integrate AI seamlessly into your CI/CD pipeline, reduce false positives, and focus your QA …
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Could Grok 3 Be the Future of AI-Driven Software Testing?
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24:22Join us on Dean Does QA as I explore Elon Musk’s newly released Grok 3 and its potential to rival established LLM heavyweights like GPT-4o and Gemini. We’ll talk about Multi-LLM RAG (and what it means for QA), Grok 3’s real-time capabilities, and whether 10x compute power truly translates to better testing performance. Tune in for a candid look at …
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Low pain tolerance: Engineering efficiency & accounting's future
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1:13:35This week, the Breakeven Brothers are diving headfirst into a whirlwind of tech news, accounting industry shake-ups, and personal automation adventures. From the front lines of the Super Bowl (and its *always* controversial TurboTax ads), we unpack a surprising battle brewing between accountants and the very software they rely on. Is Intuit turning…
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Enterprise-Ready or AI-First? The Two Paths of QA Evolution
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22:00Curious whether you should prioritize airtight compliance or cutting-edge AI in your testing strategy? In this episode, we dissect the pros and cons of both approaches—exploring how enterprise-grade security stacks up against rapid, AI-driven innovation. Whether you’re a seasoned QA leader or just diving into AI-powered testing, this conversation w…
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The AI Maturity Gap in Software Testing: Who’s Leading?
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18:02In this episode of Dean Does QA, our AI hosts Dwane and Rachel tackle the question that’s on everyone’s mind: Who’s actually winning the race in AI-powered software testing? Building on our previous discussion about why AI is the future of QA, we examine the growing “AI maturity gap” among testing platforms. Discover the standout leaders dominating…
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The Impact of the EU’s €200B AI Investment on Software Testing
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18:01In this special episode of Dean Does QA, we unpack the European Union’s groundbreaking €200 billion investment in AI and what it means for the future of software testing. Join our AI hosts Dwane and Rachel as they examine how new funding, emerging European AI models, and high-performance computing resources could help EU-based QA platforms compete …
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In this very first episode of Dean Does QA, our AI-hosts Dwane and Rachel represent Dean to explore why AI is quickly becoming the new standard in software testing. As release cycles speed up and applications grow more complex, traditional methods can no longer keep pace. Discover how AI-driven testing addresses common QA challenges—like time-consu…
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Monk mode & micro breaks: How to actually get stuff done
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1:10:51Ever feel like you're juggling a million things at once and still not getting anywhere? This week, the Breakeven Brothers dive deep into the world of productivity – and it’s not all about grinding through endless hours. We’re debating the merits of intense "monk mode" focus versus the power of strategic micro-breaks, all while sharing our personal …
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Beyond Stack Overflow: AI as your new programming partner
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1:06:27Tired of endless Stack Overflow searches and outdated tutorials? Get ready to enter a new era of coding where AI is no longer just a tool but a full-fledged programming partner. In this week's episode, we dive deep into the transformative world of AI-assisted development, exploring how these intelligent systems are not just generating code but chan…
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The bingo card of the future: Our 2025 reality check
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1:23:44The Breakeven Brothers are back with their first episode in 2025, kicking things off with a lighthearted chat about post-holiday routines, including taking down Christmas lights and the debate between real and fake Christmas trees. They also touch on their New Year's Eve celebrations and share how they’re already thinking about productivity and goa…
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As 2024 comes to a close, the Breakeven Brothers are looking back at a year filled with bizarre headlines, technological leaps, and the ever-present hum of UFO speculation. Was that a drone swarm over New Jersey, or something...else? They dive deep into the latest sightings, exploring a wild theory involving a missing radioactive device and some to…
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The art of building vs. the game of marketing
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1:20:32Join the Breakeven Brothers as they discuss everything from a turbulent flight experience and the ethics of face-scanning apps to the joys of ping pong and the dark side of app monetization. They debate the merits of niching down in business, explore the world of indie game development, and share their struggles with LinkedIn spam and the quest for…
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This Week in Testing - Episode 67 - 8 November, 2024
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57:37Those on Stage: Vivek T Maneesh Maddala Ben Dowen Jesse Berkeley Christine Pinto Demi Van Malcot
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The social media hack that made me $2K/day
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1:08:48In this episode, Bennett and Brad dive into the fascinating world of early social media tools and growth hacking. Brad shares his journey of building viral social media products as a teenager, including a $3 Twitter tool that ran on autopilot for years and an Instagram growth platform that made $2,000 per day before being shut down. The brothers di…
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This Week in Testing - Episode 66 - 1 November, 2024
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53:43Olly Fairhall Christine Pinto Tom Game Don Sharp
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This Week in Testing - Episode 59 - TestBash Special!
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59:58Interviews: Diana Dromey – Event Producer at Ministry of Testing, shares thoughts on successful event planning. * Ashutosh Mishra & Danny Dainton – Discuss their experiences, key takeaways, and the amazing food! Rahul Parwal – Talks about launching his new AI-focused course, "Prompting for Testers", and the benefits of community learning. Jenna Cha…
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This Week in Testing - Episode 65 - 25 October, 2024
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57:40Those on Stage: Christine Pinto Mariem SAFI James Wadley Demi Van Malcot Asma Muzammil
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This Week in Testing - Episode 64 - 18 October, 2024
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49:59On the Stage: Maithilee Kothuri Alistair Goodall Suresh Murarishetty Oleksandr Romanov Ben Dowen Christine Pinto
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Brad ties the knot & moving to the Bay Area
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1:28:00In this episode of the Breakeven Brothers podcast, hosts Bennett and Brad discuss significant life updates, including Brad's recent marriage, the challenges of wedding planning, and the joy of celebrating with friends and family. They reflect on memorable moments from the wedding, the importance of having a good support team, and the excitement of …
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