Best Hawk FX Podcasts (2025)

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Beyond the CV: From the UK to the US - Real Talk for Job Seekers | With Tatyana Arbouzova | Ep.13 26:42

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🎙️ Beyond the CV: From the UK to the US - Real Talk for Job Seekers | With Tatyana Arbouzova | Ep.13 Two voices. Two perspectives. One mission: cutting through the noise of today’s job market. In this episode, myself and Tatyana Arbouzova go across the pond to compare what’s really happening in tech hiring on both sides of the Atlantic. Is the US j…

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Engineering‑Led Quality: The End of Dedicated QA? | With Michael Kitchen | Ep.12 41:13

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Engineering‑Led Quality: The End of Dedicated QA? | With Michael Kitchen | Ep.12 - is live! This one’s a big one - I’m joined by Michael Kitchen, Engineering Manager, for a deep dive into how projects are delivered when engineering takes the lead on quality. We explore: Are dedicated QA roles becoming a thing of the past? How engineering‑led qualit…

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The Gary Gang Chronicles: Rebranding Manual Testing | With Gary Hawkes | Ep.11 29:55

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The Gary Gang Chronicles: Rebranding Manual Testing | With Gary Hawkes | Ep.11 Two Garys. One name. Zero idea how we got here - but we’re owning it. In this episode, we dive head‑first into rebranding manual testing for the modern era: how to ditch outdated perceptions, highlight its strategic value, and show why it still has a place alongside auto…

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Garages Beats & Test Suites | Automation, Connected TV & FX Digital | With Martin Tyler | Ep.10 32:04

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🎧 Garages Beats & Test Suites | Automation, Connected TV & FX Digital - Episode 10 is live! This one’s special - I’m joined by Martin Tyler, Head of Test at FX Digital, for a proper deep dive into Connected TV, automation, and how the test landscape is evolving. We talk real about how testing’s changed, what’s working (and what’s not), and why hiri…

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She Codes Quality: Women in Tech Speak Up | With Nataliia Burmei | Ep.9 38:01

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She Codes Quality: Women in Tech Speak Up | With Nataliia Burmei This one’s special - I sat down with the amazing Nataliia Burmei to talk all things Women in Tech, leadership, and the ongoing shift from QA to QE. We go in on how the role of QA has evolved into something way more strategic — it’s not just about testing anymore. It’s coaching dev tea…

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𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 | With Danny Stockwell | Ep.8 24:53

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🎙️ "𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁"" The latest Talent Sessions Bytesize episode is now live - and this time I’m joined by the brilliant Danny Stockwell Talent Manager from FX Digital (someone I’ve known a while, and we’ve been meaning to do this for ages). We go deep into what’s really happening in today’s tech hiring…

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The QA Hype Show & Quality Talks - TestBash Special Show | Gary Shannon, Rosie Sherry & Stu Day | Ep.7 48:48

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This latest episode is a special collab between The QA Hype Show and Quality Talks, where we dive into all things TestBash - featuring none other than Rosie Sherry, CEO and Founder of the Ministry of Testing. Both myself and Stu Day (Quality Talks) will be heading to Brighton this October to take part, and let me tell you… this one’s shaping up to …

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Episode 181: Pride of the Yankees (1942) and Field of Dreams (1989) 39:12

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Episode 181: Pride of the Yankees (1942) and Field of Dreams (1989) by Finleys on FilmsBy Finleys on Films

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In the Trenches – 6 Months of Building | With Neill McCarthy | Ep.6 41:17

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🎙️ "In the Trenches - 6 Months of Building" is where startup reality meets raw conversation. Hosted by Gary and Neill, this series pulls back the curtain on their journey building businesses from scratch - six months in and still scrapping, learning, pivoting, and growing. Expect honest takes on the wins, the misfires, and the messy middle, with re…

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Episode 180: Citizen Kane (1941) and Mank (2020) 53:39

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The Finleys finally talk about one of the most and one of the least talked about great films, Citizen Kane and Mank.By Finleys on Films

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Breaking Barriers: Oculus, the Metaverse, and the Diversity Disconnect | With Charmaine Short | Ep.5 36:07

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Breaking Barriers: Oculus, the Metaverse, and the Diversity Disconnect join me, Gary Shannon, and Charmaine Short (Operational Test Manager at Fnality) take a critical look at how virtual reality and metaverse technologies are shaping the future - while still facing deep-rooted issues around inclusivity and representation. In this episode, we dive …

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Episode 179: Day of the Locust w/ Evan Faulkner SORRY ABOUT THE TECH ISSUES 1:00:13

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Evan joins the boys to discuss just about everything, seems like, before they finally settle down to talking about this strange film from 1975.By Finleys on Films

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Episode 178: Joe Finley is a Pain in Tom Finley's Ari Aster (& other movie talk) 54:53

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The Finleys talk about a couple of film club choices Tom made recently before Joe tortured him with some Ari Aster movies.By Finleys on Films

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Nostalgia/Back to the 90s - Gary Shannon & Leigh Rathbone - Ep.4 1:08:49

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🎙️ Nostalgia/Back to the 90s Join me, Gary Shannon, and Leigh Rathbone (Head of Test at Cavu) as we embark on a nostalgic journey through the evolution of testing tools and the rollercoaster ride of the QA market across the decades. In this special episode, we delve into the tools that defined the '90s, the challenges we conquered, and how the indu…

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Standing Tall: How to Shine in a Crowded Job Market with Gary Shannon & Laura Woods Ep.3 20:56

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🚀 Welcome back this is a spin off show call The QA Hype Talent Show! (ByteSize)🎙️ I’m beyond excited to dive into this episode with a brilliant guest Laura Woods from Ten10 – with so many people in the current marketplace looking for work we thought this would be a great idea for a show to help get people back to work! The show is called "Standing …

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The Power of Community - Gary Shannon & Rosie Sherry - Ep.2 41:51

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🚀 Welcome back to the 2nd episode of The QA Hype Show! 🎙️ I’m beyond excited to dive into this episode with a brilliant guest as we explore The Power of Community! In Episode 2, Rosie and I unpack why community is such a game-changer – from the value of networking to the magic of face-to-face interactions. Whether you're building connections or sha…

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How to Succeed in QA/QE & Tech Roles - Gary Shannon & Ganesh Practoor - Ep.1 41:31

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🚀 The First Ever Episode of The QA Hype Show 🎙️ I’m thrilled to launch my new podcast, The QA Hype Show! Episode 1 is packed with insights from Ganesh Practoor, Head of Infrastructure & Quality Engineering at Santander. Here’s what we’ll be diving into in this episode: 💡Testing & Tech Trends: Boosting Productivity, CX, and Quality 🚀 Your First 90 D…

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Episode 177: Age-of-Sail Movies (The Sea Hawk and Master & Commander) 32:58

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Tom Finleys shares his love of watching other people love the sea when he brings both The Sea Hawk (1940) and Master & Commander (2003) to the table for a discussion.By Finleys on Films

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Episode 176: Recasting 1950s Movies 52:44

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The Finleys play casting director and suppose what a few 1950s films would look like with other actors in them.By Finleys on Films

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Episode 175: Deliverance (1972), FX (1986), & Big Trouble in Little China (1986) 58:34

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Tom suggests the boys follow a weird path in order to talk about Deliverance (1972), FX (1986), and Big Trouble in Little China (1986).By Finleys on Films

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Episode 174: Marilyn Monroe 1:02:03

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The Finleys discuss two films that, to some degree, frame Monroe: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) and The Misfits (1961).By Finleys on Films

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Episode 173: Dog Movies 46:28

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The Finleys go to the dogs... movie dogs, that is! They discuss Where the Red Fern Grows (1974) and Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009).By Finleys on Films

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Episode 172: Nickelodeon (1976) and Babylon (2022) 46:25

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The Finleys look at Hollywood films about Hollywood: Nickelodeon (1976) and Babylon (2022).By Finleys on Films

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Episode 171: Greatest Movie Fight Scenes 57:20

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The Finleys give their favorite movie fight scenes that don't include karate or guns.By Finleys on Films

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Episode 170: The Things (both of 'em!) 37:05

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The Finleys discuss an original movie and its remake (sort of): 1951's The Thing from Another World and 1982's John Carpenter's The Thing.By Finleys on Films

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Episode 169: 1984--The Year in Movies (w Guest Evan Faulkner) 2:11:58

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Evan Faulkner is back and he serves the boys up some retro video appetizers before joining them in a mega-episode about movies from 1984.By Finleys on Films

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Episode 168: Killers of the Flower Moon 34:27

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The Finleys return from the movie theater with plenty to say about the new (2023) movie, Killers of the Flower Moon.By Finleys on Films

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Episode 167: James Cagney 43:38

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The Finelys talk about one of, if not the, OGs of Hollywood OGs, James Cagney and two of his movies: The Public Enemy (1931) and The Roading Twenties (1939).By Finleys on Films

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Episode 166: The Lighthouse 29:27

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The Finleys poked at their depressions and revisit a recent viewing of The Lighthouse (2019).By Finleys on Films

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Episode 165: (Jeff)Bridges over Troubled Waters! (w/ guest Evan Faulkner) 55:50

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The Finleys head over to film fanatic Evan Faulkner's place to talk about two Jeff Bridges movies: 8 Million Ways to Die (1986) and Fearless (1993).By Finleys on Films

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Episode 164: Paul Thomas Anderson 1:02:07

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The Finleys talk about 4 1/2 of Paul Thomas Anderson's films.By Finleys on Films

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Episode 163: What are Chick Flicks and Why is Rachel McAdams the Queen of Them? (w Cowboy Dave) 46:50

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The Finleys invite Cowboy Dave on to discuss three "chick flicks," some of them they love, some of them they hate, and some a combination of the two.By Finleys on Films

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Episode 162: St. Patrick's Day Movies 42:28

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The Finleys think about a few movies that would be nice to watch on St. Patrick's Day.By Finleys on Films

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Episode 161: Un-Rewatchable Movies 1:00:56

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The Finleys talk about movies they once loved, but no longer do.By Finleys on Films

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Episode 160: How the Hell Did That Win Best Picture???!!! 57:06

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Despite getting interrupted, the Finleys manage to get through an episode all worked up over the most upsetting Best Picture wins of all time.By Finleys on Films

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Episode 159: Classic Hollywood Villains 57:59

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The Finleys discuss their top ten classic (pre-1981) Hollywood villains.By Finleys on Films

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Episode 158: Joe Finley's Cheat Day (Dogtooth/Another Year) 50:37

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Joe nearly breaks up the team with one of his picks and wins Tom back with another. The Finleys talk about Dogtooth (2009) and Another Year (2010).By Finleys on Films

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Episode 157: Tom Finley's Cheat Day (Children Of Men/Once Upon A Time In Hollywood) 53:05

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In a rare cheat day episode, the Finleys take on two modern-day classics: Children of Men (2006) and Once upon a Time in Hollywood (2019).By Finleys on Films

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Episode 156: Giant 33:38

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The Finleys disagree about a movie that is very long, Giant (1956).By Finleys on Films

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Episode 155: Clark Gable, King of Hollywood 41:53

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The Finleys discuss two Clark Gable classics: San Francisco (1936) and Run Silent, Run Deep (1958).By Finleys on Films

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Episode 154: Audrey Hepburn 45:21

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The Finleys discuss two Audrey Hepburn movies: Roman Holiday (1953) and Wait until Dark (1967).By Finleys on Films

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Episode 153: Ode To Billy Joe 33:00

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This was a tough one! The Finleys discuss the 1976 movie, Ode to Billy Joe, based on the Bobbie Gentry song.By Finleys on Films

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Episode 152: Hollywood Tough Guy Bracket 42:08

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The Finleys overcome their own whimpering instincts to discuss the toughest guys classic Hollywood had to offer.By Finleys on Films

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Episode 151: For Whom The Bell Tolls 31:13

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The Finleys discuss the 1943 adaptation of Hemingway's classic novel, For Whom the Bell Tolls.By Finleys on Films

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Episode 150: Midnight Express 29:43

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The Finleys discuss the 1978 misfire, Midnight Express.By Finleys on Films

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Episode 149: Old Yeller 32:23

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The Finleys get sappy and talk 1957's Old Yeller.By Finleys on Films

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Episode 148: Rogers And Hammerstein 49:16

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The Finleys check out the most famous movie musical pairing of Rogers and Hammerstein with Oklahoma! (1955) and Flower Drum Song(1961).By Finleys on Films

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Episode 147: Clint Eastwood, Auteur Cowboy? 37:50

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Tom has bedbugs, so the boys take to a parking lot to knock out an episode about a couple of Clint Eastwood's westerns, Hang 'em High (1968) and The Outlaw Josie Wales (1976).By Finleys on Films

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Episode 146: Red River/Cowboy/Hud (The Beef Show, with special guest Cowboy Dave) 1:03:05

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After cooking up a couple of fine steaks for the Finleys, guest Cowboy Dave joins the boys to talk three class movies about cattle and the men who boss them around: Red River (1948), Cowboy (1958), and Hud (1963).By Finleys on Films

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Episode 145: The Core Four, Part IV (The Magnificent Seven) 33:59

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The Finleys wrap up their series about Finley #1's core curriculum with The Magnificent Seven (1960).By Finleys on Films