TestGuild Automation Podcast (formally Test Talks) is a weekly podcast hosted by Joe Colantonio, which geeks out on all things software test automation. TestGuild Automation covers news found in the testing space, reviews books about automation, and speaks with some of the thought leaders in the test automation field. We'll aim to interview some of today's most successful and inspiring software engineers, and test automation thought leaders.
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The TestGuild Automation Testing Podcast (formerly TestTalks) is the longest-running podcast dedicated to test automation, releasing new weekly episodes since 2014. Hosted by Joe Colantonio, this podcast is for software testers, automation engineers, and developers who want practical, real-world insights to improve automation reliability, reduce flaky tests, and stay ahead of modern testing trends. Each episode features in-depth conversations with leading automation experts, tool creators, a ...
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The QuitCast for Writers is a podcast created around the content of Becca Syme’s “What to Quit, What to Keep, and What to Question” model of coaching writers. We feature three types of shows. ~ What to Quit ~ We’re all doing too much. We need to do less. Focus more. How do we decide what not to do? This is how. Watch these shows. ~ What to Keep ~ There are proven models of success metrics. It’s important to know how to trust your own wiring to make choices for you and to stand out as a write ...
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Automation Testing Podcast 2026: New Schedule, Events, Discounts with Joe Colantonio
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This is a special end-of-year episode of the Automation Testing Podcast. With family in town and a busy holiday season, Joe didn't want to skip a week without checking in and saying thank you to the TestGuild community. In this short episode, Joe shares: A huge milestone as the podcast approaches its 13-year anniversary Why the Automation Testing P…
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AI Testing LLMs & RAG: What Testers Must Validate with Imran Ali
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AI is transforming how software is built, but testing AI systems requires an entirely new mindset. Don't miss AutomationGuild 2026 - Register Now: https://testguild.me/podag26 Use code TestGuildPod20 to get 20% off your ticket. In this episode, Joe Colantonio sits down with Imran Ali to break down what AI testing really looks like when you're deali…
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AI Testing LLMs & RAG: What Testers Must Validate with Imran Ali
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AI is transforming how software is built, but testing AI systems requires an entirely new mindset. Don't miss AutomationGuild 2026 - Register Now: https://testguild.me/podag26 Use code TestGuildPod20 to get 20% off your ticket. In this episode, Joe Colantonio sits down with Imran Ali to break down what AI testing really looks like when you're deali…
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AI Codebase Discovery for Testers with Ben Fellows
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What if understanding your codebase was no longer a blocker for great testing? Most testers were trained to work around the code — clicking through UIs, guessing selectors, and relying on outdated docs or developer explanations. In this episode, Playwright expert Ben Fellows flip that model on its head. Using AI tools like Cursor, testers can now e…
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AI Codebase Discovery for Testers with Ben Fellows
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What if understanding your codebase was no longer a blocker for great testing? Most testers were trained to work around the code — clicking through UIs, guessing selectors, and relying on outdated docs or developer explanations. In this episode, Playwright expert Ben Fellows flip that model on its head. Using AI tools like Cursor, testers can now e…
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Author Planning for 2026 Released on YouTube as Quitcast 7.44 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy Download out Free Stuck list Checklist https://dl.bookfunnel.com/hj4r15mgba…
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Gatling Studio: Start Performance Testing in Minutes (No Expertise Required) with Shaun Brown and Stephane Landelle
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Performance testing has traditionally been one of the hardest parts of QA,slow onboarding, complex scripting, difficult debugging, and too many late-stage surprises. Try Gatling Studio for yourself now: https://links.testguild.com/gatling In this episode, Joe sits down with Stéphane Landelle, creator of Gatling, and Shaun Brown to explore how Gatli…
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Gatling Studio: Start Performance Testing in Minutes (No Expertise Required) with Shaun Brown and Stephane Landelle
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Performance testing has traditionally been one of the hardest parts of QA,slow onboarding, complex scripting, difficult debugging, and too many late-stage surprises. Try Gatling Studio for yourself now: https://links.testguild.com/gatling In this episode, Joe sits down with Stéphane Landelle, creator of Gatling, and Shaun Brown to explore how Gatli…
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The MFChallenge for Authors Released on YouTube as episode 7.43 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy Download out Free Stuck list Checklist https://dl.bookfunnel.com/hj4r15mgba…
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AI-Driven Manual Regression: Test Only What Truly Matters With Wilhelm Haaker and Daniel Garay
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Manual regression testing isn't going away—yet most teams still struggle with deciding what actually needs to be retested in fast release cycles. See how AI can help your manual testing now: https://testguild.me/parasoftai In this episode, we explore how Parasoft's Test Impact Analysis helps QA teams run fewer tests while improving confidence, cove…
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AI-Driven Manual Regression: Test Only What Truly Matters With Wilhelm Haaker and Daniel Garay
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Manual regression testing isn't going away—yet most teams still struggle with deciding what actually needs to be retested in fast release cycles. See how AI can help your manual testing now: https://testguild.me/parasoftai In this episode, we explore how Parasoft's Test Impact Analysis helps QA teams run fewer tests while improving confidence, cove…
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Five Things to Focus on in 2026 Released on YouTube as episode 7.42 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy Download out Free Stuck list Checklist https://dl.bookfunnel.com/hj4r15mgba…
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Top Automation Guild Survey Insights for 2026 with Joe Colantonio
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Automation Guild turns 10 this year, and the 2026 survey revealed some of the strongest trends and signals the testing community has ever shared. Register now: https://testgld.link/ag26reg In this episode, Joe breaks down the most important insights shaping Automation Guild 2026 and what they mean for testers, automation engineers, and QA leaders. …
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Top Automation Guild Survey Insights for 2026 with Joe Colantonio
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Automation Guild turns 10 this year, and the 2026 survey revealed some of the strongest trends and signals the testing community has ever shared. Register now: https://testgld.link/ag26reg In this episode, Joe breaks down the most important insights shaping Automation Guild 2026 and what they mean for testers, automation engineers, and QA leaders. …
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Dear Writer, Quit Smart (But Not Writing)
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Dear Writer, Quit Smart (But Not Writing) Released on YouTube as episode 7.41 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy Download out Free Stuck list Checklist https://dl.bookfunnel.com/hj4r15mgba…
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Are You Playing the Wrong Author Game? Released on YouTube as episode 7.40 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy Download out Free Stuck list Checklist https://dl.bookfunnel.com/hj4r15mgba…
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Testing AI Vibe Coding: Stop Vulnerabilities Early with Sarit Tager
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AI is accelerating software delivery, but it's also introducing new security risks that most developers and automation engineers never see coming. In this episode, we explore how AI-generated code can embed vulnerabilities by default, how "vibe coding" is reshaping developer workflows, and what teams must do to secure their pipelines before bad cod…
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Testing AI Vibe Coding: Stop Vulnerabilities Early with Sarit Tager
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AI is accelerating software delivery, but it's also introducing new security risks that most developers and automation engineers never see coming. In this episode, we explore how AI-generated code can embed vulnerabilities by default, how "vibe coding" is reshaping developer workflows, and what teams must do to secure their pipelines before bad cod…
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But Becca, Why Not Now? Released on episode 7.39 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy Download out Free Stuck list Checklist https://dl.bookfunnel.com/hj4r15mgba…
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4 Free TestGuild Tools Every Tester Should Be Using with Joe Colantonio
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In this solo episode, Joe Colantonio shares four powerful free TestGuild tools designed to help testers, automation engineers, and QA leaders work smarter. Discover how to instantly find the right testing tool for your team, assess automation risk, check your site's accessibility, and benchmark your automation maturity — all in one session. Whether…
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4 Free TestGuild Tools Every Tester Should Be Using with Joe Colantonio
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In this solo episode, Joe Colantonio shares four powerful free TestGuild tools designed to help testers, automation engineers, and QA leaders work smarter. Discover how to instantly find the right testing tool for your team, assess automation risk, check your site's accessibility, and benchmark your automation maturity — all in one session. Whether…
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Four Drains You Can't Afford to Ignore Released on Youtube as Episode 7.38 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy Download out Free Stuck list Checklist https://dl.bookfunnel.com/hj4r15mgba…
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AI Testing Made Trustworthy using FizzBee
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As AI tools like Copilot, Claude, and Cursor start writing more of our code, the biggest challenge isn't generating software — it's trusting it. In this episode, JP (Jayaprabhakar) Kadarkarai, founder of FizzBee, joins Joe Colantonio to explore how autonomous, model-based testing can validate AI-generated software automatically and help teams ship …
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AI Testing Made Trustworthy using FizzBee
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As AI tools like Copilot, Claude, and Cursor start writing more of our code, the biggest challenge isn't generating software — it's trusting it. In this episode, JP (Jayaprabhakar) Kadarkarai, founder of FizzBee, joins Joe Colantonio to explore how autonomous, model-based testing can validate AI-generated software automatically and help teams ship …
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Is it Investment? Or is it Speculation? Released on YouTube as episode 3.37 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy Download out Free Stuck list Checklist https://dl.bookfunnel.com/hj4r15mgba…
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Kickstarter Launch Released on YouTube as episode 7.36 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy Download out Free Stuck list Checklist https://dl.bookfunnel.com/hj4r15mgba…
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Test Automation Optimus Prime Halloween Special
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In this Halloween special, Joe Colantonio and Paul Grossman discuss the evolution of automation testing, focusing on the integration of AI tools, project management strategies, and the importance of custom logging. Paul shares insights from his recent job experience, detailing how he inherited a project and the challenges he faced. Paul also goes o…
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Test Automation Optimus Prime Halloween Special
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In this Halloween special, Joe Colantonio and Paul Grossman discuss the evolution of automation testing, focusing on the integration of AI tools, project management strategies, and the importance of custom logging. Paul shares insights from his recent job experience, detailing how he inherited a project and the challenges he faced. Paul also goes o…
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Tell me why I'm Stuck Released on YouTube as episode 7.35 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy Download out Free Stuck list Checklist https://dl.bookfunnel.com/hj4r15mgba…
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Playwright AI Vibe Testing: True Self-healing Tests with Vasusen Patil
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Flaky Playwright tests got you down? Discover Vibe Testing, a new AI-driven approach that lets Playwright tests understand design intent, adapt to UI changes, and self-heal intelligently. In this episode, Joe Colantonio talks with Vasusen Patil, Co-Founder and CEO of Donobu, about how their platform extends Playwright with AI-powered "Vibe Testing.…
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