Best Scrummaster Podcasts (2025)

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Sustainable Value—Redefining Success Beyond Profit | Joel Bancroft-Connors 17:24

2h ago17:24

17:24

Joel Bancroft-Connors: Sustainable Value—Redefining Success Beyond Profit Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Joel has evolved his definition of Scrum Master success over time, moving beyond traditional me…

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The 90-Day Rule—Building Trust Before Disrupting the Status Quo | Joel Bancroft-Connors 14:20

2h ago14:20

14:20

Joel Bancroft-Connors: The 90-Day Rule—Building Trust Before Disrupting the Status Quo Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Joel shares his first experience as a CSM at a traditional hard drive manufacturin…

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How Performance Reviews Killed a Great Agile Team | Joel Bancroft-Connors 12:52

7h ago12:52

12:52

Joel Bancroft-Connors: How Performance Reviews Killed a Great Agile Team Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Joel tells the story of a team caught in the crossfire of a poorly executed large-scale agile tr…

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When Great Scrum Masters Fail—The Hidden Cost of Poor Value Communication | Joel Bancroft-Connors 15:24

1d ago15:24

15:24

Joel Bancroft-Connors: When Great Scrum Masters Fail—The Hidden Cost of Poor Value Communication Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Joel shares a powerful lesson about the critical importance of communica…

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BONUS Martti Kuldma: How to Transform Century-Old Organizations Through Product-Driven Agile Transformation 44:05

3d ago44:05

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BONUS: Martti Kuldma shares how to transform century-old organizations through product-driven agile transformation In this BONUS episode we explore the remarkable transformation journey at Omniva with CEO Martti Kuldma. From traditional postal services to innovative logistics solutions, we explore how a 100+ year old company embraced product thinki…

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BONUS Entertainment That Makes Change: Lessons in Product Thinking from Believe Ltd. With Patrick James Lynch 41:43

5d ago41:43

41:43

BONUS: Patrick James Lynch on Entertainment That Makes Change - Lessons in Product Thinking from Believe Ltd. In this BONUS episode we explore how Patrick James Lynch, filmmaker, media executive, and rare disease advocate, has built Believe Limited around a powerful mission: entertainment that effects change. Patrick shares his journey from persona…

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BONUS The Startup CTO's Handbook With Zach Goldberg 41:01

6d ago41:01

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BONUS: Zach Goldberg shares how to build high-performing engineering teams and master the startup CTO role In this BONUS episode, we dive deep into the world of startup leadership with Zach Goldberg, author of The Startup CTO's Handbook. We explore the critical transition from engineering to leadership, the art of balancing technical debt with star…

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BONUS Tom Gilb: Building True Engineering Culture and Delivering Value Through Evolutionary Methods 42:39

7d ago42:39

42:39

BONUS: Tom Gilb on Building True Engineering Culture and Delivering Value Through Evolutionary Methods In this BONUS episode, we dive deep into the world of true engineering discipline with Tom Gilb, a pioneer who was writing about Agile principles before Agile was even named. We explore his latest book "Success - Super Secrets & Strategies for Eff…

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BONUS Solution-Focused Coaching for Agile Teams With Ralph and Veronika 44:17

9d ago44:17

44:17

BONUS: Solution-Focused Coaching: The Game-Changing Method Every Scrum Master Needs With Ralph Miarka and Veronika Jugwirth In this BONUS episode, we dive deep into solution-focused coaching with Ralph and Veronika, co-authors of "Solution Focused Coaching For Agile Teams." This conversation explores how to shift from problem-solving to solution-bu…

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Why Great Product Owners Listen—Communication Lessons from Product Ownership Extremes | Deniz Ari 19:39

11d ago19:39

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Deniz Ari: Why Great Product Owners Listen—Communication Lessons from Product Ownership Extremes The Great Product Owner: The Power of Clear Communication Deniz describes a truly exemplary Product Owner who excelled through outstanding communication skills. This PO was an exceptional listener who maintained openness throughout all interactions. The…

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Stakeholder Management Rhythms for Successful Scrum Masters | Deniz Ari 14:56

12d ago14:56

14:56

Deniz Ari: Stakeholder Management Rhythms for Successful Scrum Masters Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. For Deniz, successful Scrum Masters create environments with positive team dynamics, easy communic…

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Why Your Process Changes Are Failing—The Stakeholder Alignment Problem | Deniz Ari 16:31

13d ago16:31

16:31

Deniz Ari: Why Your Process Changes Are Failing—The Stakeholder Alignment Problem Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Deniz explores the challenges of implementing change in organizations, emphasizing that…

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Security Team Breakdown—The Devastating Impact of Poor Product Ownership | Deniz Ari 17:49

14d ago17:49

17:49

Deniz Ari: Security Team Breakdown—The Devastating Impact of Poor Product Ownership Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Deniz shares the story of a security project with a team of eight experienced, senior…

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How Intense Delivery Pressure Destroyed Team Trust, Culture, and Brought Burnout | Deniz Ari 18:34

15d ago18:34

18:34

Deniz Ari: How Intense Delivery Pressure Destroyed Team Trust, Culture, and Brought Burnout Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Working in the public sector, Deniz faced a challenging situation during a pa…

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BONUS The PRFAQ Framework With Marcelo Calbucci 28:15

17d ago28:15

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BONUS: Marcelo Calbucci reveals Amazon's secret innovation framework that transforms product development! Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this BONUS episode, we explore "The PRFAQ Framework" (visit …

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Why the 'Why' Matters—Product Owner Communication Lessons | Simina Fodor 18:18

19d ago18:18

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Simina Fodor: Why the 'Why' Matters—Product Owner Communication Lessons Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Product Owner: Transparency and Customer Focus This exemplary Product Owner shaped Simi…

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The Courage to Question—Signs of a Healthy Agile Team| Simina Fodor 15:09

20d ago15:09

15:09

Simina Fodor: The Courage to Question—Signs of a Healthy Agile Team Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. For Simina, Scrum Master success goes far beyond facilitation skills – it's about what happens when y…

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Building Bridges—How Cross-Department Champions Drive Agile Adoption| Simina Fodor 14:56

20d ago14:56

14:56

Simina Fodor: Building Bridges—How Cross-Department Champions Drive Agile Adoption Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Simina shares her experience leading an enterprise Agile transformation from her posit…

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How Leadership Communication Can Destroy Team Morale | Simina Fodor 19:00

22d ago19:00

19:00

Simina Fodor: How Leadership Communication Can Destroy Team Morale Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Simina recounts working with a diverse, remote team on a high-visibility project to retire legacy syst…

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From Corporate to Startup—Navigating the Scrum Implementation Gap | Simina Fodor 16:48

23d ago16:48

16:48

Simina Fodor: From Corporate to Startup—Navigating the Scrum Implementation Gap Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode, Simina shares a critical failure story from her transition from corporat…

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BONUS The Human Side of Software Development With Jussi Mononen 47:40

27d ago47:40

47:40

CTO Series: Jussi Mononen on the Human Side of Software Development and Technical Leadership In this CTO Series episode, we explore the intersection of technology and people with Jussi Mononen, CTO of CarbonLink. Drawing from his extensive experience as an Agile practitioner and technical leader, Jussi shares valuable insights on effective software…

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BONUS: From Waterfall to Flow—Rethinking Mental Models in Software Delivery | Henrik Mårtensson 49:44

30d ago49:44

49:44

BONUS: From Waterfall to Flow—Rethinking Mental Models in Software Delivery With Henrik Mårtensson In this BONUS episode, we explore the origins and persistence of waterfall methodology in software development with management consultant Henrik Mårtensson. Based on an article where he details the history of Waterfall, Henrik explains the historical …

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Software Engineers are Paid to Solve Problems, Not Write Code! | John Crickett 41:44

1M ago41:44

41:44

BONUS: Software Engineers are Paid to Solve Problems, Not Write Code! With John Crickett In this BONUS episode, we explore a thought-provoking LinkedIn post by John Crickett that challenges a fundamental misconception in software engineering. John shares insights on why engineers should focus on problem-solving rather than just coding, how to devel…

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BONUS: Beyond Frameworks, A Provocative Guide to Real Agility | Erwin Verweij 47:13

1M ago47:13

47:13

BONUS: Beyond Frameworks, A Provocative Guide to Real Agility With Erwin Verweij In this BONUS episode, we dive into the provocative world of Erwin Verweij's latest book: 'How the f*ck to be Agile?' Erwin shares his journey from frustration to clarity as he witnesses organizations adopting Agile frameworks without understanding their purpose. With …

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BONUS Creating Delightful Products With Nesrine Changuel 39:39

1M ago39:39

39:39

BONUS: Nesrine Changuel shares how to create emotionally connected, delightful products! In this BONUS episode, we explore the concept of product delight with Nesrine Changuel. Nesrine shares insights from her extensive experience at companies like Skype, Spotify, Google Meet, and Chrome to help us understand how to create lovable tech experiences …

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Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenches

Vasco Duarte, Agile Coach, Certified Scrum Master, Certified Product Owner

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Agile for Humans with Ryan Ripley and Todd Miller

Agile for Humans, LLC

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Sustainable Value—Redefining Success Beyond Profit | Joel Bancroft-Connors 17:24

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The 90-Day Rule—Building Trust Before Disrupting the Status Quo | Joel Bancroft-Connors 14:20

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How Performance Reviews Killed a Great Agile Team | Joel Bancroft-Connors 12:52

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When Great Scrum Masters Fail—The Hidden Cost of Poor Value Communication | Joel Bancroft-Connors 15:24

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BONUS Martti Kuldma: How to Transform Century-Old Organizations Through Product-Driven Agile Transformation 44:05

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BONUS Entertainment That Makes Change: Lessons in Product Thinking from Believe Ltd. With Patrick James Lynch 41:43

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BONUS The Startup CTO's Handbook With Zach Goldberg 41:01

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BONUS Tom Gilb: Building True Engineering Culture and Delivering Value Through Evolutionary Methods 42:39

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BONUS Solution-Focused Coaching for Agile Teams With Ralph and Veronika 44:17

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Why Great Product Owners Listen—Communication Lessons from Product Ownership Extremes | Deniz Ari 19:39

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Stakeholder Management Rhythms for Successful Scrum Masters | Deniz Ari 14:56

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Why Your Process Changes Are Failing—The Stakeholder Alignment Problem | Deniz Ari 16:31

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Security Team Breakdown—The Devastating Impact of Poor Product Ownership | Deniz Ari 17:49

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How Intense Delivery Pressure Destroyed Team Trust, Culture, and Brought Burnout | Deniz Ari 18:34

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BONUS The PRFAQ Framework With Marcelo Calbucci 28:15

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Why the 'Why' Matters—Product Owner Communication Lessons | Simina Fodor 18:18

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The Courage to Question—Signs of a Healthy Agile Team| Simina Fodor 15:09

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Building Bridges—How Cross-Department Champions Drive Agile Adoption| Simina Fodor 14:56

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How Leadership Communication Can Destroy Team Morale | Simina Fodor 19:00

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From Corporate to Startup—Navigating the Scrum Implementation Gap | Simina Fodor 16:48

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BONUS The Human Side of Software Development With Jussi Mononen 47:40

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BONUS: From Waterfall to Flow—Rethinking Mental Models in Software Delivery | Henrik Mårtensson 49:44

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Software Engineers are Paid to Solve Problems, Not Write Code! | John Crickett 41:44

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BONUS: Beyond Frameworks, A Provocative Guide to Real Agility | Erwin Verweij 47:13

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BONUS Creating Delightful Products With Nesrine Changuel 39:39