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TestGuild Automation Podcast (formally Test Talks) is a weekly podcast hosted by Joe Colantonio, which geeks out on all things software test automation. TestGuild Automation covers news found in the testing space, reviews books about automation, and speaks with some of the thought leaders in the test automation field. We’ll aim to interview some of today’s most successful and inspiring software engineers, and test automation thought leaders.
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The TestGuild Automation Testing Podcast (formerly TestTalks) is the longest-running podcast dedicated to automation testing, releasing new episodes every week since 2014. Hosted by Joe Colantonio, this podcast is for engineers, testers, and developers who want to stay ahead in test automation. Each episode features in-depth conversations with top experts, thought leaders, and industry pioneers, covering the latest testing trends, automation tools, frameworks, AI in testing, and real-world t ...
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How to Build a Culture of Comprehensive Quality with Matt Gilbert
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On this episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast, host Joe Colantonio welcomes Matt Gilbert, founder of Clear Insight, for a conversation packed with practical wisdom for testers looking to break into, or advance in, modern software quality practices. Drawing on his experience working across industries such as insurance, healthcare, and SaaS, Ma…
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How to Build a Culture of Comprehensive Quality with Matt Gilbert
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On this episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast, host Joe Colantonio welcomes Matt Gilbert, founder of Clear Insight, for a conversation packed with practical wisdom for testers looking to break into, or advance in, modern software quality practices. Drawing on his experience working across industries such as insurance, healthcare, and SaaS, Ma…
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No Scripts, No Frameworks, No Maintenance? with Don Jackson
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In this episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast, I'm joined by Don Jackson, Technical Evangelist at Perforce, to explore a bold new frontier in automation testing: true agentic AI. We unpack the groundbreaking tech behind Perfecto's latest release and what it means to test smarter, faster, and with zero hassle. Don shares how this new form of a…
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No Scripts, No Frameworks, No Maintenance? with Don Jackson
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In this episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast, I'm joined by Don Jackson, Technical Evangelist at Perforce, to explore a bold new frontier in automation testing: true agentic AI. We unpack the groundbreaking tech behind Perfecto's latest release and what it means to test smarter, faster, and with zero hassle. Don shares how this new form of a…
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Making QE Matter to the C-Suite with Parasar Saha
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In this episode, Parasar Saha founder and CEO of Digy4 shares insights from his journeys across multiple countries, meeting with global enterprises to uncover real-world challenges teams face in achieving quality at scale. The discussion dives into the importance of data visibility, the pitfalls of focusing on the sheer quantity of tests over their…
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Making QE Matter to the C-Suite with Parasar Saha
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In this episode, Parasar Saha founder and CEO of Digy4 shares insights from his journeys across multiple countries, meeting with global enterprises to uncover real-world challenges teams face in achieving quality at scale. The discussion dives into the importance of data visibility, the pitfalls of focusing on the sheer quantity of tests over their…
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Exploring Playwright and MCP with Debbie O'Brien
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In this episode, host Joe Colantonio sits down with Debbie O'Brien, Principal Technical Program Manager at Microsoft and a leading advocate for Playwright end-to-end testing. Debbie shares her fascinating journey from web design in the late '90s to building and nurturing the Playwright community at Microsoft. Together, they tackle the latest and gr…
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Exploring Playwright and MCP with Debbie O'Brien
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In this episode, host Joe Colantonio sits down with Debbie O'Brien, Principal Technical Program Manager at Microsoft and a leading advocate for Playwright end-to-end testing. Debbie shares her fascinating journey from web design in the late '90s to building and nurturing the Playwright community at Microsoft. Together, they tackle the latest and gr…
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Solving Challenges in Software Testing with Kristijan Plaushku
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On this episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast, host Joe Colantonio welcomes Kristijan Plaushku, founder of QA Robots, for a fascinating deep dive into the evolving world of testing and automation. Grab the free Testing Toolkit now: https://testguild.me/toolkit Broadcasting from Italy, Kristijan shares his journey from starting in quality assu…
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Solving Challenges in Software Testing with Kristijan Plaushku
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On this episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast, host Joe Colantonio welcomes Kristijan Plaushku, founder of QA Robots, for a fascinating deep dive into the evolving world of testing and automation. Grab the free Testing Toolkit now: https://testguild.me/toolkit Broadcasting from Italy, Kristijan shares his journey from starting in quality assu…
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In this episode, we sit down with Tom Akehurst, the creator of WireMock, the popular open-source API mocking tool now powering simulation at scale in modern development pipelines. We unpack the real-world benefits of API mocking, when to simulate vs. integrate, and how WireMock Cloud is helping teams manage drift, complexity, and change. If you're …
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In this episode, we sit down with Tom Akehurst, the creator of WireMock, the popular open-source API mocking tool now powering simulation at scale in modern development pipelines. We unpack the real-world benefits of API mocking, when to simulate vs. integrate, and how WireMock Cloud is helping teams manage drift, complexity, and change. If you're …
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Mastering Medical Device Testing with Priyank Soni
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In today’s show, we’re diving deep into the highly specialized world of software testing for medical devices. Our guest, Priyank Soni, brings over 20 years of experience and a wealth of knowledge from the front lines of medical innovation, think cardiac mapping, lab automation, and infusion pumps. Not only is Priyank a recognized authority in embed…
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Mastering Medical Device Testing with Priyank Soni
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In today’s show, we’re diving deep into the highly specialized world of software testing for medical devices. Our guest, Priyank Soni, brings over 20 years of experience and a wealth of knowledge from the front lines of medical innovation, think cardiac mapping, lab automation, and infusion pumps. Not only is Priyank a recognized authority in embed…
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What is Reverse Mutation Testing with Leonardo Lanni
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In this session, host Joe Colantonio sits down with Leonardo Lanni, a globally recognized quality engineer and founder of QA Roots, to explore a cool testing technique: mutation testing and reverse mutation testing. See if your apps are visual perfect with App Percy: https://testguild.me/apppercy Leonardo breaks down the concepts behind mutation te…
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What is Reverse Mutation Testing with Leonardo Lanni
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In this session, host Joe Colantonio sits down with Leonardo Lanni, a globally recognized quality engineer and founder of QA Roots, to explore a cool testing technique: mutation testing and reverse mutation testing. See if your apps are visual perfect with App Percy: https://testguild.me/apppercy Leonardo breaks down the concepts behind mutation te…
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The Importance of Trust in Software Testing and AI with Damian Synadinos
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On this episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast, host Joe Colantonio sits down with Damian Synadinos, a multifaceted expert with over thirty years of experience in software testing, public speaking, improv, and more. 👉 Try Percy now and ship with confidence: https://testguild.me/percyvisual Together, they dive deep into the concept of trust in …
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The Importance of Trust in Software Testing and AI with Damian Synadinos
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On this episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast, host Joe Colantonio sits down with Damian Synadinos, a multifaceted expert with over thirty years of experience in software testing, public speaking, improv, and more. 👉 Try Percy now and ship with confidence: https://testguild.me/percyvisual Together, they dive deep into the concept of trust in …
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In today’s episode, host Joe Colantonio sits down with Judy Mosley, a QA engineer at TextUs with over nine years of experience in the tech industry. Judy shares her unconventional journey from being a stay-at-home mom to becoming a respected figure in the QA world. She discusses how a development bootcamp sparked her passion for testing and her val…
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In today’s episode, host Joe Colantonio sits down with Judy Mosley, a QA engineer at TextUs with over nine years of experience in the tech industry. Judy shares her unconventional journey from being a stay-at-home mom to becoming a respected figure in the QA world. She discusses how a development bootcamp sparked her passion for testing and her val…
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European Accessibility Act: What Software Testers Need to Know (Actionable Guide) with Laveena Ramchandani
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Today’s episode is a little different. I’m sharing a recording from one of our monthly live Automation Guild member trainings, and trust me, it’s a session every software tester should hear. Get instant access to Automation Guild: https://testguild.me/youtubeGuild ** Use code youtube30 to get 30% off. We’ll discuss an essential topic for anyone inv…
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European Accessibility Act: What Software Testers Need to Know (Actionable Guide) with Laveena Ramchandani
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Today’s episode is a little different. I’m sharing a recording from one of our monthly live Automation Guild member trainings, and trust me, it’s a session every software tester should hear. Get instant access to Automation Guild: https://testguild.me/youtubeGuild ** Use code youtube30 to get 30% off. We’ll discuss an essential topic for anyone inv…
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Testing AI's Promises with Michael Bolton
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In today's episode, I continue my conversation with legendary software testing expert Michael Bolton as we explore the world of artificial intelligence and its impact on testing. Checkout this weeks sponsor: https://testguild.me/ailowcode I know I tend to have really pro AI testing experts, and I wanted to give another point of view to balance thin…
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Testing AI's Promises with Michael Bolton
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In today's episode, I continue my conversation with legendary software testing expert Michael Bolton as we explore the world of artificial intelligence and its impact on testing. Checkout this weeks sponsor: https://testguild.me/ailowcode I know I tend to have really pro AI testing experts, and I wanted to give another point of view to balance thin…
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The Secret Life of Automation with Michael Bolton
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In today's episode, host Joe Colantonio is joined by renowned software testing expert Michael Bolton, who returns to the show after an eight-year hiatus. Join Michael and me at Breakpoint online event: https://testguild.me/breakpoint In part 1 of a two-part series, Michael dives deep into software testing, reflecting on what's changed (and what has…
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The Secret Life of Automation with Michael Bolton
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In today's episode, host Joe Colantonio is joined by renowned software testing expert Michael Bolton, who returns to the show after an eight-year hiatus. Join Michael and me at Breakpoint online event: https://testguild.me/breakpoint In part 1 of a two-part series, Michael dives deep into software testing, reflecting on what's changed (and what has…
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