Podcast Episodes

Too much vibe not enough quality wins - Ep 134 image
A reflective “wins” episode that turns everyday progress into momentum, and reminds us to log the good stuff, not just the problems.
The eighty percent refusal rate: How WonderProxy stays true to its values - Into the MoTaverse - Episode 16 image
WonderProxy founder Paul Reinheimer on building slowly, refusing bad-fit customers, and why twenty years in still feels like a work in progress.
I was absolutely right! But no one listened - Ep 133 image
A lively chat about influence without authority, from asking better questions and telling clearer risk stories to navigating stakeholders, careers, and community visibility.
The career you started isn't the career you'll finish - Into the MoTaverse - Episode 15 image
A squiggly conversation about tech careers, authentication security, agentic AI risks, and the excitement and woes of a fast changing world.
You're absolutely right! I have a love hate relationship with AI - Ep 132 image
A hot-takes episode where the crew debates AI skepticism, manual testing’s staying power, whether AI agents really speed delivery, and why quality ultimately lives (or dies) with leadership decisions.
Influence without authority: The quiet skill behind Susanne Abdelrahman’s work - Into the MoTaverse - Episode 14 image
An honest conversation about care, influence, and the ripple effects of doing quality work when nobody has to listen to you.
MoTaCon 24/7/404 - Ep 131 image
A chaotic-but-fun start with 'Diana 404' turns into a big community update: SQEC milestones, the MoTaCon lineup reveal, and why MoT Pro membership is the simplest way to be part of it all.
Quality as a curious system - Into the MoTaverse - Episode 13 image
Alan Page joins the Motaverse to discuss why curiosity is the most critical skill for the modern knowledge worker.
SQEC ready. Pair ready. Glossary ready - Ep 130 image
With SQEC now fully live, the community swaps stories about new roles, flaky tests, accessibility audits, and why shared language, pairing, and “being the duck” can make quality work easier.
Baking quality into the fast lane - Into the MoTaverse - Episode 12 image
Explore the widening gap between software development at the speed of AI and core quality engineering principles.
The human cost of the shift towards 80% of AI driven development - Into the MoTaverse - Episode 11 image
Andrew Easter explores the radical shift from manual coding to 80% AI-driven development at Claimer.
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