Best Thoughtworks Podcasts (2025)

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Themes from Technology Radar Vol.33 35:05

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In every Thoughtworks Technology Radar we feature three to five themes that represent the core issues and topics that emerged from the conversations we had when putting the publication together. This time (Fall 2025) they're all united by AI. They are: infrastructure automation arriving for AI, the rise of agents elevated by MCP, AI coding workflow…

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Inside LaunchDarkly’s Mission to Make AI Safer for Software Delivery 29:59

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In this episode of AI at Work, I sit down with Tom Totenberg, Head of Release Automation and Observability at LaunchDarkly, to explore what happens when artificial intelligence starts writing and shipping our software faster than humans can think. Tom brings a rare blend of technical insight and grounded realism to one of the most important convers…

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Episode 392 - Why Sexual Rejection Feels So Personal 16:18

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Sexual rejection is one of the most painful experiences in marriage, but is your spouse really rejecting you or just rejecting sex? In this episode, I break down the two types of rejection, how to tell the difference, and why understanding this can change everything in your relationship. We'll talk about what rejection looks like when it's personal…

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Episode 391 - I Meet Her Needs, Why Won't She Meet Mine? 17:01

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So many men tell me, "I meet all her needs, why can't she meet mine?" Almost always that "need" is sex. I understand the frustration behind that question, but here's the truth- it's not helping your sex life, it's hurting it. In this episode, I talk about why framing sex as a "need" actually shuts down desire, and what to do instead if you want rea…

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What does an AI strategy with humans at the center look like? 25:16

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Everyone knows an AI strategy is important — but how do you build one with humans at the center? That's a question Tiankai Feng, Thoughtworks Global Director for Data and AI Strategy, has been pondering ever since the publication of his 2024 book Humanizing Data Strategy. Now, just over a year later, he's outlined his thinking in a follow-up, Human…

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Episode 390 - The Brain Chemistry of Sex 29:39

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Have you ever wondered why you can feel like a totally different person during sex than afterward? In this episode, I break down what's actually happening in your brain before, during, and after intimacy, and why it matters for your sex life. I'll show you how your neurobiology impacts desire, openness, and connection, and how you can use that know…

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Episode 389 - The Good Guy She Doesn't Desire 18:32

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In this episode, I'm diving into a pattern I see so often in marriages: good men with the best intentions who unintentionally invalidate their wives' feelings. I'll share real stories of couples who get stuck in this cycle and explain why it happens, especially when a husband's identity is tied so closely to being "the good guy." You'll hear how th…

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What we're talking about when we talk about context engineering 20:11

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Everyone seems to be talking about context engineering. That was certainly the case in our recent discussions for the upcoming edition of the Technology Radar (volume 33, due early November 2025). And although we ran into the term on the Technology Podcast just a few weeks ago, we thought it would be useful to try and tackle exactly what people are…

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Episode 388 - Sexual Grief 19:06

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Sexual grief is something many experience but few talk about. In this episode, we explore what it means to grieve the sex life you thought you'd have, and why making grief your companion instead of your enemy can lead to deeper healing, connection, and hope. You'll hear how sexual grief shows up in different ways, from unmet expectations to struggl…

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The Business-First Approach to AI Adoption at Work 29:18

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I invited Kyle Hauptfleisch, Chief Growth Officer at Daemon, to strip the buzzwords out of AI and talk plainly about what moves the needle at work. The conversation began with an honest look at why so many pilots stall. It ended with a calm, workable path for leaders who want results they can measure rather than demos that gather dust. Along the wa…

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Episode 387 - She Doesn't Hate Sex, She Hates Bad Sex 25:06

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In this episode, I'm tackling one of the most common questions I hear in my coaching practice: why do so many women say no to sex? The truth is, it's often not about low libido, it's about the kind of sex they're having. When intimacy feels like an obligation, when body image fears take over, or when pleasure and freedom are missing, it's no wonder…

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Mean time to shared understanding: Bridging the gap between citizen developers and developers 28:24

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Although the concept of the 'citizen developer' isn't new, with the rise of AI the relationship between those building software without much technical experience and seasoned software developers is becoming more significant. That's not to say there's conflict exactly, but there are often competing interests and demands — which can lead to tension, …

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Measuring what matters in the age of AI 27:34

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Many engineering leaders are eager to embrace AI, but few have a clear way to measure what's working. In this episode, we dig into how teams can track AI adoption, assess the real impact of AI tools and agents, and make smarter decisions about where to invest. You'll hear from Abi Noda, CEO and Co-founder at DX, and Chris Westerhold, Global Practic…

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Episode 386 - Blending Your Erotic Minds: How Novelty and Intimacy Keep Marriage Hot an Interview with Katie Runyan 32:20

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In this episode, I welcome back Katie Runyon of Faithful Fling to explore how playfulness, novelty, and emotional intimacy can transform long-term marriages. Katie shares how role play dates help couples break free from routine, rediscover curiosity, and keep monogamy passionate. Together, we discuss why emotional connection and sexual novelty aren…

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The Three Pillars of Sitecore’s Agentic AI Strategy 25:19

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In this episode I sit down with Mo Cherif, Vice President of AI Innovation at Sitecore, to explore one of the biggest shifts in business today: the rise of agentic AI. Unlike traditional AI models that focus on narrow tasks, agentic AI brings autonomy, reasoning, and collaboration between specialized agents. It is changing the conversation from aut…

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Episode 385 - The Dangerous Illusion of Sexual Certainty 19:05

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In this episode, we explore why sexual certainty, which is the belief that you already know exactly how intimacy should look, might actually be blocking passion and connection in your relationship. You'll learn the difference between confidence and certainty, how curiosity creates space for growth, and why faith and openness are key to deeper intim…

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Organizational design and Team Topologies after AI 42:45

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Managing technological change in an organization — particularly a large and complex one — has always been challenging. But thanks to the rapid adoption of AI in all kinds of spheres, from knowledge management to software development to content creation, it's becoming more difficult than ever. How do you strike a balance between governance and safet…

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Episode 384 - The Difference Between Safety and Security in the Sexual Relationship 14:48

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In this episode, we're unpacking a powerful insight that could completely transform the way you experience intimacy in your marriage. It's all about the surprising difference between safety and security in your sexual relationship and why understanding it might be the missing piece to reigniting the passion you've been longing for. Most people thin…

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Episode 383 - Learning to Love Your Body: A Conversation with Boudoir Photographer Hope Orr 46:22

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In this dynamic episode, Amanda sits down with Hope Orr, the owner of Elevated Boudoir, Utah's premier boudoir photography studio. Hope shares her personal journey from body insecurity and diet culture to self-acceptance and how one DIY boudoir session completely shifted her mindset. Now, she helps other women (and couples) experience that same tra…

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Context engineering: Tackling legacy systems with generative AI 40:41

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Generative AI can be incredibly powerful when it comes to legacy modernization. Not only can it help us better understand a large, aging codebase, it can even help us reverse engineer a legacy system when we don't have access to the complete source code. Doing it, though, requires a specific approach that's being described as 'context engineering'.…

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Episode 382 - The Difference Between Sex Drive and Sexual Desire 18:35

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In this episode, we're diving into a powerful idea I recently heard on the Sex Therapy 101 podcast - a conversation between Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers and my friend Dr. Cami Hurst. Dr. Sellers shared a thought-provoking insight about the difference between sex drive and sexual desire. It's something we've touched on before, but today I want to give …

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AWS on Powering Real-World AI Applications for Global Brands 22:37

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When access to advanced AI models is no longer the big differentiator, the real advantage comes from how effectively a business can connect those models to its own unique data. That was the central theme of my conversation with Rahul Pathak, Vice President of Data and AI Go-to-Market at AWS, recorded live at the AWS Summit in London. In a bustling …

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Episode 381 - Bad Marriage Advice 39:25

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Is the marriage advice you've heard actually helping or quietly hurting your relationship? In this episode, Amanda interviews marriage coach and author Monica Tanner about her new book Bad Marriage Advice. They dive into common myths like "never go to bed angry" and "happy wife, happy life," and explain why these well-meaning tips can lead to disco…

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Navigating AI opportunities at MYOB 57:23

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How should businesses go about actually navigating AI? It's one thing to strategize and generate new ideas, but what needs to be done to put it into practice in a way that's effective and commercially impactful? In this episode of the Technology Podcast, new host Nigel Dalton is joined by his Thoughtworks colleague May Xu — Head of Tech for Thought…

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Episode 380 - Learning to Sit with Disappointment 22:11

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What if the key to deeper intimacy was learning how to handle disappointment? In this episode, we're talking about the one feeling most of us spend our lives avoiding, disappointment, and how that avoidance quietly chips away at connection in our relationships. Whether it's a quiet letdown at the end of a long day or a pattern of unspoken hopes, we…

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From bronze bullets to big impact: AI-first software delivery 38:00

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Join Thoughtworks CTO Rachel Laycock for a candid look at what AI-first software delivery really means, beyond the buzzwords. In this episode, she discusses how this emerging technology is reshaping software development life cycles, and how it can be used to tackle the most complex modernization challenges. If you're navigating the fast-changing la…

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ZOE Health App: AI, and the Fight Against Ultra-Processed Food 43:22

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What if the food we eat every day is silently undermining our health, and AI holds the key to reversing it? In this episode of AI at Work, I sit down with Jonathan Wolf, co-founder and CEO of Zoe, to explore the intersection of AI, microbiome science, and the future of personalized nutrition. If Zoe sounds familiar, it’s likely because of their gro…

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Episode 379 - I Guess I'm a Terrible Spouse.... 18:50

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You finally build up the courage to say something vulnerable, maybe about feeling disconnected, wanting more intimacy, or missing the spark in your relationship. And then, instead of a conversation, you hear: "Well, I guess I'm just a terrible spouse then." This podcast episode dives into what's really going on when that phrase shows up. It's not a…

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Caring about documentation in the LLM era (w/ Heidi Waterhouse) 39:19

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In an age of vibe coding and LLMs, do we really need to care about documentation? Do we need to spend time and energy producing it — time when we could just be shipping code? Of course we do; particularly if we want to communicate and share software with other humans. To discuss documentation in 2025, Technology Podcast host Lilly Ryan is joined by…