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This Week in Quality

Ministry of Testing

Stay up to date with the world of software testing, quality assurance, and quality engineering. This Week in Quality 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

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All Episodes

49:34

How to test a stage 99 times over - Ep 99

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2025/07/18

In this milestone 99th episode of This Week in Testing, co-hosts Simon Tomes, Ben Dowen, Demi Van Malcot, Oleksandr Romanov, Mariem Safi, Judy Mosley, and Rosie Sherry gather to celebrate the journey so far. They reflect on how the podcast started as a simple experiment and grew into a weekly space for connection, learning, and community support.Each co-host shares what it’s meant to be part of the experience. From early nerves to finding confidence in co-hosting, they talk about the joy of

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56:07

Performance reviews are like marmite Ep 98

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2025/07/11

In this episode of This Week in Testing, co-hosts Nataliia Burmei and Simon Tomes gather the community for Episode 98 and steer the conversation toward the spicy topic of performance reviews. Joined on stage by Eamon Droko, Olly Fairhall, and Milan Kumar, they explore how testers experience reviews, why they can feel so Marmite, and whether they can be made more useful, fair, or even enjoyable.From using community contributions as evidence of impact to running bug hunts that reveal unexpected

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49:53

Top tips for TestBash: How to explore the happy path...

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2025/07/04

In this episode of This Week in Testing, co-hosts Nataliia Burmei and Simon Tomes gather the community for Episode 97 and steer the conversation toward all things TestBash Brighton 2025. Joined on stage by Eamon Droko, Preeti Gupta, and Lynda Hughes, they swap meetup stories, celebrate the latest flurry of Community Stars and certificates, and plot a chaotic—but exciting—Episode 99 reunion of every co-host. Along the way they nudge listeners to help founder Rosie Sherry reach the magic “99

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Confessions of a testing community Ep 96

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2025/06/27

In this episode of This Week in Testing, Demi van Malcot and Oleksandr Romanov uncover community stories, feature launches, and personal milestones that defined another busy week in the world of testing. Joined by Rosie Sherry, Emily O’Connor, Jesse Berkeley, and Sarah Byng, they explore how testers are making connections, shaping their careers, and finding new ways to contribute.From discovering hidden features like Q&A stars and linking profiles, to preparing accessibility sessions and

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56:12

Leading with quality actions, not titles Ep 95

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2025/06/20

In this episode of This Week in Testing, Nataliia Burmei and Ben Dowen open the floor to a community conversation on how testers influence quality through everyday actions. Joined by Christine Pinto, Gary Hawkes, Preeti Gupta, Eamon Droko, and Demi Van Malcot, they share practical stories of leading without needing a leadership title.From supporting remote teams and coaching others to introducing new ways of working and asking timely questions, the episode highlights how testers shape quality

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54:30

Don't worry! I'm a Tester Ep 94

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2025/06/13

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 bugs, and preparing to speak in front of others with help from the community. Alongside updates from the MoTaverse, the episode is a down-to-earth reminder

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64:35

Testing inside the boxes and beyond Ep 93

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2025/06/06

In 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 deep into how testers connect, reflect, and grow together. We hear real-life stories about burnout, career development, and regaining confidence, plus a

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63:17

Why are testers so good at delivering bad news? Ep 92

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2025/05/30

“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 emotional labour of quality work — from navigating difficult conversations to communicating risk, uncertainty, and inconvenient truths with care and clarity.Expect

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54:22

How do you document feedback on your documentation?...

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2025/05/23

In 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 MoselyLukas LindingerGary HawkesMilan KumarSusanne AbdelrahmanWe also explore the tester’s role as a quality coach, strategies for knowledge sharing, challenges in test automation (especially with tools like Playwright), and why documenting technical decisions matters

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Is vibe testing going to kill off test management? Ep 90

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2025/05/16

Rosie 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, MoT meetups, job-hunting wisdom, and tools testers are experimenting with right now.Tune in for real tester stories, sharp insights, and a candid take on

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58:32

TWiT-89 Testers like to talk

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2025/05/09

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 SherryEamon DrokoEmily O’ConnorOlly FairhillOleksandr RomanovThis episode is packed with actionable job-hunting advice, including:How to write impact-focused QA CVs

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57:49

But how are we gonna test this? Ep 88

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2025/05/05

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 world?" — this episode is packed with reflections, insights, and a healthy bit of crowd-tested humour.We also hear from voices across the testing community —

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62:29

Breaking news about breaking news Ep 87

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2025/04/28

In 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 Testing Summit: why manual testing remains critical even as automation grows.A reframing of automation strategy: focusing on automating tasks rather than

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TWiT Ep 86: Episode 86: Do new testers really need to...

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2025/04/11

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How crucial will the MCP approach be for AI Agents?...

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2025/04/04

Join 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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Does the happy path make us happy? Ep. 84

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2025/03/28

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 to update a pull request template. It’s full of thoughtful takes, shared experiences, and plenty of laughs along the way.

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Where have all the junior quality roles gone? Ep 83

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2025/03/21

Join 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 put it, “It’s a dynamic, energizing session!” Dive into the conversation now via Ministry of Testing's Exclusive 'This Week in Testing' podcast

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57:37

This Week in Testing - Episode 67 - 8 November, 2024

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2024/11/08

Those on Stage: Vivek T Maneesh MaddalaBen Dowen Jesse Berkeley Christine Pinto Demi Van Malcot

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This Week in Testing - Episode 66 - 1 November, 2024

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2024/11/01

Olly Fairhall Christine Pinto Tom GameDon Sharp

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This Week in Testing - Episode 59 - TestBash Special!

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2024/10/29

Interviews: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 Charlton – Reflects on the importance of community connections and her journey with TestBash.Rosie Sherry – Founder and CEO of Ministry of Testing, shares

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