Best DP Test Podcasts (2026)

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123 – Android XR, Jetpack Navigation 3, and more! 4:38

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Welcome to Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. Dan covers the latest releases from Android XR, the Android Studio Otter 2 feature drop with Gemini 3, the release of Android 16 QPR2, Jetpack Navigation 3, and more! Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:31 - Android XR 1:59 - Android Studio and …

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#62 Risk Management 49:26

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Project risk management was a critical part of well-run software development projects late in the last century. With the coming of agile development practices, however, risk management disappeared. Or did it? Steve Tockey and Earl Beede Inspect & Adapt the role of project risk management on modern development projects. They identify when it is stil…

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122 – Android Studio updates, Android 16 beta feature, and more! 10:32

2M ago10:32

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Welcome to Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. Ash covers the latest releases from Android 16 QPR2 to Android Studio Narwhal. Discover The Android Show, Androidify, the Wear OS Spotlight Week, and more! Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:23 - Android 16 QPR 2 and Beta 1:55 - Android Studio …

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Madman or Prophet? A new sci-fi thriller audio drama... Origin Protocol 1:24

2M ago1:24

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Just because you're crazy doesn't mean you're wrong... a respected professor experiences apocalyptic visions. Everyone around him thinks he's crazy, even when he insists his son has been kidnapped... until the things in his head start proving true. For anyone who enjoys the films of M. Night Shyamalan or Steven Spielberg, we think you'll really dig…

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#61 Scaling Patterns 55:11

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Scaling software development is hard. Several patterns have emerged that moderately successful organizations use when scaling. The patterns focus on how to package the work, where and when to make decisions, and how to get teams to collaborate. Join Mark Griffin, Earl Beede, and Steve Tockey as they explore scaling patterns.…

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Voyage Media Recommends: Pinball Productions Audio Dramas 2:39

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Pinball Productions has something for everyone - sci-fi, horror, and even a ghost story. You can find all the productions teased in this clip, at the links below: The Greater Good on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2IRyqJ7o625iSbrySG7gjC Become on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/11VivkNQqazVNBHO1zu5MH Ghost Town on Spotify https://open.…

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#60 The F Word in Software 55:31

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All development organizations use software's F word: Feature. But what they actually mean by the word is often unclear, since the software industry has two—somewhat incompatible—definitions of feature. Join host Mark Griffin as he asks Construx's Steve Tockey and Earl Beede to explain those two different uses of the word feature on development proj…

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121 – Android Studio Narwhal 3, Android 16 QPR2 beta, and more! 7:14

4M ago7:14

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Welcome to Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. Dan covers Android 16 QPR2 beta 1, the Android Studio Narwhal feature drop, Jetpack Compose 1.9, and more! Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:24 - Android 16 QPR2 beta 1:38 - Android Studio Updates 2:42 - Jetpack Compose August '25 released to …

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120 - Android Canaries, Agentic AI, 16 KB page size requirements, and more! 7:47

5M ago7:47

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Welcome to Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. Dan covers Android Canaries, Agentic AI, 16 KB Page Size requirements, and new subscription tools, Resources: Canary release channel → https://goo.gle/4lMWgjh Agentic AI with Gemini in Android Studio → https://goo.gle/3GUZzpi Prepare your Pl…

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119 - Android 16, testing, desktop experiences, AndroidX, and more! 4:36

6M ago4:36

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Welcome to Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. Meghan shares exciting news like the release of Android 16! Discover developer previews for desktop windowing experiences, building adaptive apps, and more! Chapters and resources: 0:00 - Introduction 0:24 - Android 16 is here → https://goo.…

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118 – What's new in Android development at Google I/O 2025 (part 2) 5:47

7M ago5:47

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Welcome to Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. In this episode, Dan Galpin covers part two of the biggest announcements from Google I/O 2025. From Jetpack Compose, Camera and Media, accessibility, Kotlin Multiplatform, Android development tools, Google Play, and more. Check out part 1 → …

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Now in Android: 117 – What's new in Android development at Google I/O 2025 (part 1) 7:02

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Welcome to Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. In this episode, Dan Galpin covers part one of the biggest announcements from Google I/O 2025. From Material Design's latest evolution, to building with on-device and cloud AI, to updates for wearables, automotive, XR, and more. Stay tuned f…

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#59 Total Project Quality 58:28

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Total Project Quality, Construx's course on how to insert quality throughout a work effort, hasn't always gotten the traction it deserves. Why not? In this podcast, we examine the subject of quality and our (perhaps poorly-named) Total Project Quality seminar. Join Construx's Steve Tockey, Earl Beede, and Mark Griffin as they Inspect & Adapt the To…

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116 - Google I/O, Gemini, and Jetpack Compose 1.8 3:58

8M ago3:58

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Welcome to Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. In this episode, we'll cover the Google I/O 2025 program lineup, the release of Jetpack Compose 1.8, Android 16 Beta 4, new Play Console insights, and updated Android Vitals metrics. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:22 - Google I/O 2025 agend…

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#58 Team Organization 54:47

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We develop software primarily on teams, but how do you develop the teams? Construx's Mark Griffin and Earl Beede Inspect & Adapt the different ways you can organize your development team. They look at the pros and cons of different approaches and even offer some help for when you're stuck with a team organization that isn't the best.…

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115 - Gemini in Android Studio, Enhancing Safety and Security, and more! 10:18

8M ago10:18

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Welcome to Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. In this episode, we'll cover Android 16 beta 3, Gemini in Android Studio for Business and Multimodal, Android XR, Media and Camera updates, and much more. Resources: Samsung's One UI 7 → https://goo.gle/42Ubuvv Quality Tiers → https://goo.gl…

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#57 Risk-Based Testing 52:56

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How should you spend your always-limited testing resources? Is one part of the product more important to test than another? Construx's Steve Tockey and Earl Beede join host Mark Griffin in looking at one approach to answering those questions: risk-based testing. Steve and Earl look at how to do risk-based testing along with its pros and cons.…

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114 - Google I/O 2025, Android Studio at 10, Android 16 Betas, and more! 6:27

9M ago6:27

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Welcome to Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. In this episode, we'll cover the return of Google I/O, Android Studio Turning 10, the Android 16 Betas, Imagen in Firebase, the latest in AndroidX, and more! For links to these items, check out Now in Android #114 on Medium → https://goo.gle…

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#56 Product Visions to Product Roadmaps 54:09

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In an earlier webinar, Construx's Earl Beede took on many organizations that create product visions with phrases like, be the world's best ‘x’ or dazzle our customers. Not bad ideas but pretty much worthless in helping you make day-to-day decisions on what work is the most important for your business. This is a follow-up, with Earl and Mark Griffin…

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#55 Practitioner Quizzes Construx - Session 1 54:16

11M ago54:16

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Construx welcomes Onorio Catenacci to the microphone to ask questions about software development that continue to puzzle him and perhaps to see whether Construx has the answers. Join Contrux's Mark Griffin and Steve Tockey to see if they can give sound, helpful, and actionable answers to Onorio's questions—and find out whether Onorio can stump Cons…

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113 - Android 16 Developer Preview 2, Android XR, Android Studio Ladybug, and more! 7:04

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Welcome to Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. In this episode, we'll cover updates on the Second Developer Preview of Android 16, Android XR, Spotlight Week on Android Camera and Media, Android Studio Ladybug Feature Drop and more! For links to these items, check out Now in Android #113…

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#54 Stories from a Long Career 52:20

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Construx's Jenny Stuart is retiring from the software industry, and we will miss her! In this podcast, Jenny Stuart looks back on her three decades in the software industry and shares stories and wins from her long career. Joining Jenny are three of her Construx work companions for the last 20 years, Mark Griffin, Steve Tockey, and Earl Beede.…

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112 - Android 16 Developer Preview 1, Passkeys Spotlight Week, and more! 9:19

1y ago9:19

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Welcome to Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. In this episode, we'll cover the First Developer Preview of Android 16, our Spotlight Week on Passkeys, Stability and Performance Improvements to the Android Emulator and more! For links to these items, check out Now in Android #112 on Mediu…

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#53 Cynefin Framework 52:55

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Why do software gurus keep talking about the Cynefin Framework? What is it? How is it even pronounced? In this episode of Inspect & Adapt, Construx puts many brains on the topic with Mark Griffin, Jenny Stuart, Steve Tockey, and Earl Beede making the link between Cynefin and doing actual software development work. They cover where Cynefin is best a…

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111 - Android API level and schedule updates, Gemini in Android Studio, Google Play 8:27

1y ago8:27

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Welcome to Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. In this episode, we'll cover Android API level and schedule updates, Gemini in Android Studio, Google Play, Spotlight weeks on Adaptive Android Apps and Android AI, and more! For links to these items, check out Now in Android #111 on Medium …

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#52 The Triad 47:31

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Most folks know that the product owner, scrum master, and developers make up the Scrum team, but did you know that these roles are also an accountability triad critical to scaling? In episode #52 of our Inspect & Adapt podcast, Construx’s Earl Beede and Jenny Stuart define the triad and describe its role in scaling agile. Earl and Jenny focus on ho…

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110 - Android 15, Credential Manager, Android Studio Koala, Compose for TV, & more 9:29

1y ago9:29

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Welcome to Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. In this episode, we'll cover key features and improvements in Android 15, the latest Pixel updates, new tools in Android Studio, inspiring developer journeys, and much more. For links to these items, check out Now in Android #110 on Medium W…

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#51 Professional Development 2024 55:56

1y ago55:56

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To be a professional usually means a commitment to ongoing professional development. Doctors, engineers, nurses, accountants, and teachers all require periodic training to maintain their professional status, but what constitutes professional development in software? Can we consider ourselves professional without it? The Construx team will look into…

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#50 Staffing the Product Owner 56:22

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The product owner is often considered the most critical accountability in the triad of . Why? Because garbage in from the product owner gets garbage out of the developers, so it's crucial to give serious consideration to who is best to staff the product owner role. Listen to Construx experts share best pract…

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109 - Android 15 Beta 4, Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, Google Play's new feature, and more! 5:42

1+ y ago5:42

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Welcome to Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. In this episode, Android 15 Beta 4, Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event, Google Play's new collection feature, lots of stable AndroidX release, and much more! For links to these items, check out Now in Android #109 on Medium → https://goo.gle/3M…

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108 - Android 15 Beta 3, Google AI Studio, Gemini in Android Studio, and more! 4:34

1+ y ago4:34

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Welcome to episode 108 of Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. Today, we'll cover Android 15 Beta 3, two Compose case studies, Google AI Studio, Gemini in Android Studio, and lots of stable AndroidX releases. Now in Android podcast → https://goo.gle/podcast-nia Now in Android articles → h…

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107 - KotlinConf, Android Studio updates, I/O recaps, AndroidX updates, and more! 4:06

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Welcome to Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. In this episode we'll cover Google @ KotlinConf, Android Studio updates, I/O recaps, AndroidX updates, and more! For links to these items, check out Now in Android #107 on Medium → https://goo.gle/3KI8qZO Now in Android podcast → https://goo…

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#49 The New 52:59

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What do we do when we are faced with "The New"? When something is new to us, it's harder to estimate, harder to plan, and harder to execute. Some development projects involve much more that is new than others. How do we identify the new and deal with it in a constructive way? In this episode of Inspect & Adapt, Construx's Mark Griffin, Steve Tockey…

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106 - I/O '24, Android 15, KMP, Compose, AndroidX, and more! 6:18

1+ y ago6:18

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Welcome to Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. In this episode we'll cover I/O'24, Android 15, KMP, Compose, AndroidX, and more! For links to these items, check out Now in Android #106 on Medium → https://goo.gle/3R5SYua Now in Android podcast → https://goo.gle/podcast-nia Now in Android…

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104 - Android Studio Jellyfish, A/B testing power consumption, AndroidX, and more! 4:02

1+ y ago4:02

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Welcome to Now in Android your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. In this final episode before Google I/O 2024, we'll cover Android Studio Jellyfish, A/B testing power consumption with the new Power Profiler, and the new AndroidX releases! For links to these items, check out Now in Android #104 on Medium → …

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#48 Cone of Uncertainty 57:24

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Why can't I know—with high precision—the final cost, scope, and time frame of my work effort? One of the biggest reasons you can't know all three at once is illustrated by Steve McConnell's Cone of Uncertainty. In this episode of Inspect & Adapt, Construx's Mark Griffin, Steve Tockey, and Earl Beede talk about what the Cone is, how it impacts your …

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103 - Android 15 Beta, Gemini in Android Studio, Google Drive improvements, & more! 3:44

1+ y ago3:44

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Welcome to Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. Today, we're covering the Android 15 Beta release, how Android Studio uses Gemini Pro to make Android development faster and easier, a story about how Google Drive cut code and development time in half, and how to use Dependency Injection in…

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#47 Retrospectives 53:15

1+ y ago53:15

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If hindsight is 20/20—and it's good practice to look back to find ways you could do better—then why do retrospectives seem like such a waste of time? Shouldn't they be a goldmine that we're excited about rather than just another obligatory meeting? Inspect & Adapt host Mark Griffin gathers fellow Construx staff, Steve Tockey, Jenny Stuart, and Earl…

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102 - Google I/O 2024, Women's History Month, Vulkan on Android, and more! 4:45

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Welcome to Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. Today, we're covering updates on Google I/O 2024, Women's History Month, Vulkan on Android, and much more! For links to these items, check out Now in Android #102 on Medium → https://goo.gle/4aL0ORj Now in Android podcast → https://goo.gle/p…

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101 - Android 15 Developer Preview 2, #TheAndroidShow, the Google I/O date, & more! 5:24

2y ago5:24

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Welcome to Now in Android, your ongoing guide to what's new and notable in the world of Android development. Today, we're covering updates on Android 15 Developer Preview 2, a recap from #TheAndroidShow, the Google I/O date for this year, and much more! For links to these items, check out Now in Android #101 on Medium → https://goo.gle/4aeO2tY Now …

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Episode Eight 25:11

2y ago25:11

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Joan and Katie's uneasy truce comes to an uneasy end. Cypress Creek is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, Dan Benamor and Laura Somers. Executive produced by Lyn Jenkins. Written and directed by Laura Somers, based on Hurricane Harvey: Overcoming The Chaos, by Lyn Jenkins. The book is available on Amaz…

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Episode Seven 23:51

2y ago23:51

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Gajodhar returns with a vengeance, determined to find out who framed him. Cypress Creek is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, Dan Benamor and Laura Somers. Executive produced by Lyn Jenkins. Written and directed by Laura Somers, based on Hurricane Harvey: Overcoming The Chaos, by Lyn Jenkins. The book …

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Episode Six 20:40

2y ago20:40

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Joan calls the last person she'd expect to call for help, at the lowest moment of her life. Cypress Creek is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, Dan Benamor and Laura Somers. Executive produced by Lyn Jenkins. Written and directed by Laura Somers, based on Hurricane Harvey: Overcoming The Chaos, by Lyn …

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Episode Five 28:59

2y ago28:59

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Tensions erupt between Betty and Joan, in the aftermath of the shift in power in Cypress Creek. Cypress Creek is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, Dan Benamor and Laura Somers. Executive produced by Lyn Jenkins. Written and directed by Laura Somers, based on Hurricane Harvey: Overcoming The Chaos, by …

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Episode Four 26:50

2y ago26:50

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Election day arrives, and Joan and Katie's rivalry escalates to illegal behavior. Cypress Creek is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, Dan Benamor and Laura Somers. Executive produced by Lyn Jenkins. Written and directed by Laura Somers, based on Hurricane Harvey: Overcoming The Chaos, by Lyn Jenkins. T…

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Episode Three 25:45

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Joan and Katie discover an unexpected challenger to their election. Cypress Creek is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, Dan Benamor and Laura Somers. Executive produced by Lyn Jenkins. Written and directed by Laura Somers, based on Hurricane Harvey: Overcoming The Chaos, by Lyn Jenkins. The book is ava…

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Episode Two 31:18

2y ago31:18

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Joan takes stock of the wreckage that is her life, while Katie pushes for a community pool. Cypress Creek is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, Dan Benamor and Laura Somers. Executive produced by Lyn Jenkins. Written and directed by Laura Somers, based on Hurricane Harvey: Overcoming The Chaos, by Lyn …

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Episode One 25:48

2y ago25:48

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Katie's reign as ruler of the Cypress Creek neighborhood HOA faces a new challenge, in her former friend, Joan. Cypress Creek is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, Dan Benamor and Laura Somers. Executive produced by Lyn Jenkins. Written and directed by Laura Somers, based on Hurricane Harvey: Overcomin…

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Trailer 2:01

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A dark comedy audio drama, that looks behind the doors of your friends and neighbors. Joan's home was devastated by a flood after a hurricane. Her and her neighbors on the lower ridge of the Cypress Creek neighborhood are struggling to survive. If Joan can win the HOA election, she can make sure the neighborhood funds go to the people who need them…

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#46 Reverse Agile Scaling 53:15

2y ago53:15

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There is a lot of talk and ideas about how to scale agile up from the one-team, one-product base so that multiple teams can support a product (I am looking at you SAFe). But what about the case where one team must support multiple products? That is reverse agile scaling. Join Construx’s Mark Griffin, Jenny Stuart, and Earl Beede as they share strat…