AMA about Podcasting
19 Mar 2026
In this moment:
Simon Tomes
Inspired by the following challenge: Create a Moment: Ask MoTaverse Anything.
I love podcasting, as a listener, as a guest and as a podcast host.
I probably listen to at least one podcast episode a day and host some myself: This Week in Quality and Call for Insights on the MoTaverse and one with my wife that's a bit more sporadic, Hatching A Plan. Many years before this I experimented with a short-lived podcast on exploratory testing.
These days, there's something about the podcast format that feels like one of the best ways to connect and gather knowledge with fellow humans. I've got thoughts, experiences and ideas on how to make the most of being a guest and host.
Podcasts will keep growing in importance for people in tech communities around the world. So we should continue to pay attention to them.
I keep thinking I should write more about podcasting so an AMA offers up a good way to do that.
So here goes...
AMA about Podcasting
Just reply with a question in the comments and I'll reply with a new moment per question – and will tag the person who asked it.
View the collection of questions and answers.
I love podcasting, as a listener, as a guest and as a podcast host.
I probably listen to at least one podcast episode a day and host some myself: This Week in Quality and Call for Insights on the MoTaverse and one with my wife that's a bit more sporadic, Hatching A Plan. Many years before this I experimented with a short-lived podcast on exploratory testing.
These days, there's something about the podcast format that feels like one of the best ways to connect and gather knowledge with fellow humans. I've got thoughts, experiences and ideas on how to make the most of being a guest and host.
Podcasts will keep growing in importance for people in tech communities around the world. So we should continue to pay attention to them.
I keep thinking I should write more about podcasting so an AMA offers up a good way to do that.
So here goes...
AMA about Podcasting
Just reply with a question in the comments and I'll reply with a new moment per question – and will tag the person who asked it.
View the collection of questions and answers.
Simon Tomes
Community Lead at MoTaverse
he/him
Hello, I'm Simon. Since 2003 I've had various roles in testing, tech leadership and coaching. I believe in the power of collaboration, creativity and community. 🎓 MoT-STEC qualified.
Gary Hawkes
I agree that podcasting has become a very powerful medium to communicate. What are your do's and don'ts to producing a quality podcast?
Demi Van Malcot
When I'm joinign a podcast, I soemtimes forget I'm not visible and am gesturing while explaining things. What do you think are the pro's and con's of podcast being an audio-only medium?
Simon Tomes
Answers about podcasting are available on this collection: https://www.ministryoftesting.com/collections/ama-about-podcasting
Yet please do keep the questions coming.
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