My friend asked me last week if I could share him any software development or testing related podcasts that he could listen while cycling. I said that I would reply to him when I find a good moment. I realized though that I should probably share those via blog post so others might benefit from it also. That’s the reason I’m writing this post now.
There’s just one catch. I haven’t listened that much podcasts. At least lately. On the other hand, I’ve listened a lot conference talks from Youtube & Vimeo, which might be useful also. Let’s see what I can come up with.
Podcasts
This Week in Software Testing
One of the first testing related podcasts that I found couple years ago, was This Week in Software Testing by Matthew Heusser & Michael Larsen. It would appear that some of the episodes can be downloaded without Software Test Pro registration, but at least my personal favorite (episode #4 with Jerry Weinberg) required registration. I know that people don’t like registrations, but I do think that Jerry’s episode alone is worth it on this case. There’s a small snippet of that episode on my past blog post.
AB Testing
Alan Page and Brent Jensen have had podcast episodes so far and I’ve listened few of them. Those have been interesting – especially if you want to have a peek inside Microsoft.
Testcast
This is a podcast that’s hosted by Trish Khoo and Bruce McLeod. I’ve known about this podcast for a long time, but haven’t yet started listening it.
Testing Podcast
I’ve only heard one podcast related to this – and it was one with Richard Bradshaw about Automation in Testing
Testing in the Pub
Based on the recommendation of Stephen Janaway, I added this here. Considering that it’s hosted by Stephen & Dan Ashby, I would expect it to be worth listening.
Testing Bias
Andy Tinkham mentioned me this podcast which he and Ian Bannerman are hosting. Check it out!
How To Think About Science
I’m not actually sure if this is a podcast or what, but nevertheless interesting series of episodes about science. I originally found this because of the recommendation by Michael Bolton.
Hanselminutes
This seemed like a good software development podcast based on one episode (#65 Scott Hanselman with Martin Fowler & David Heinemeier Hanson) I recently listened.
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These are the ones that I’ve had some experience with. There’s probably a lot more podcasts out there, especially if we expand the scope to software development in general.
Audio
Audio of several Let’s Test (2013) sessions
Me and my colleague recorded the audio of several sessions when we were at Let’s Test last year. Those can be found from my Dropbox shared folder. There’s also a blog post about that and it explains the background a bit more.
Audio of 4 Turku Agile Day (2014) sessions
I was giving a speak on Turku Agile Day this year and also recorded several sessions. After I had asked permission for sharing those, I put them on my Dropbox shared folder.
Videos
Besides audio & podcasts, I’ve personally focused more on Youtube and Vimeo videos from various conferences. I listen those while driving to work and back home. Below are many of the talks that I’ve enjoyed the most. I’ve listened all of them and can recommend those for that reason. I categorized them by the speaker as that’s probably the easiest way for me to do the categorization.
Practical Tools for Playing Well with Others
The Economics of Software Design
Managing under conditions of uncertainty
Open Lecture by James Bach on Software Testing
Becoming a Software Testing Expert
Telling Your Exploratory Story
Things Could Get Worse: Ideas About Regression Testing
How to get what you want from Testing
Martin Fowler / Kent Beck / David Heinemeier Hansson
There are Plenty of Ways to Manage Exploratory Testing
Where (Testing) Ideas Come From Testing
How to Talk to a CIO About Software Testing (If You Really Have to…)
The New Defacto Scrum Standard
Six Thinking Hats for Software Testers
The Agile Mindset — and Beyond
State of Software Testing – 2013 with Jerry Weinberg and Fiona Charles
Unburdening Testing. Finding the balance point for test documentation
Thinking Strategically About Testing
State of Software Testing – 2013 with Jerry Weinberg and Fiona Charles
@Google Presents: Daniel Kahneman
Daniel Kahneman on The Machinery of the Mind
Prof. Daniel Kahneman: “Thinking, Fast and Slow”
Standards – promoting quality or restricting competition?
There Was Not a Breach; There Was a Blog
Achieving Business Impact: Why Agile doesn’t scale
Interview with Dan North on Behavior-Driven Development
Continuous Delivery and Conway’s Law
Thinking Visually In Software Testing
The Evil Tester’s Guide to Technical Testing
Startup Secrets Framework with Amazon Web Services
If You Don’t Understand People, You Don’t Understand Business
A Theory of a System for Educators and Managers
If Russ Ackoff had given a TED Talk…
Systems-Based Improvement, Pt 1
Systems-Based Improvement, Pt 2
Systems-Based Improvement, Pt 3
Systems-Based Improvement, Pt 4
“The ongoing evolution of testing in agile development”
How hard could it be? What’s User Experience is and isn’t
Why common agile practice isn’t agile
Information Overload and Managing the Flow
Your body language shapes who you are
Seymour Papert — inventor of everything
Flow of Testing 
This is such a remarkable list and I really appreciate your effort. I’ve seen some of the video talks on youtube but you have provided material for my next many weeks :) I’ll start from Jerry Weinberg’s.
Hi,
Thanks and you’re welcome.
Aleksis
Hi,
I know this is obvious advertising :) but would you consider adding the software testing podcast I produce with Dan Ashby to the list. It’s called Testing In the Pub – http://testinginthepub.co.uk/.
Stephen
Hi,
Updated that there. Thanks for the tip!
Aleksis
You could also visit: http://www.testevents.com – Videos and Podcasts from various test events across the world.
Hey, Aleksis! I’m not sure if you’re updating this still, but if you are, would you please consider adding Testing Bias (http://testingbias.com)? Ian Bannerman and I launched about a month ago and have 6 episodes up now. We’ll keep making more weekly. Thanks!
Hi Andy,
Added. Thanks for mentioning it.
Aleksis
This is very useful article.Thank you so much for sharing this article..
Hi Aleksis,
very impressive link collection! Will promote it.
Greetings –
Kristīne
Hi Kristine,
Thanks! I appreciate you for spreading the word.
Aleksis