Best Thoughtworks Podcasts (2025)

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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…

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You don't need more code. You need more business impact. | Thoughtworks' Chris Westerhold 59:10

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Is your engineering team shipping more code but creating less business impact? We're joined by Chris Westerhold, Global Practice Director at ThoughtWorks, to confront why engineering waste is so difficult to define and eliminate. He explains that for many teams, the issue isn't a lack of tools but a lack of a clear 'North Star' to align their effor…

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How Thoughtworks Sees AI Maturing Beyond Hype in 2025 38:46

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In this episode of AI at Work, I sit down with Mike Mason, Chief AI Officer at Thoughtworks, to explore what happens when the generative AI hype starts to settle and businesses begin asking the real questions. What’s working, what’s not, and what does mature adoption actually look like in 2025? Mike brings a practical, deeply informed view of the A…

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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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The people-pleaser in the machine | Wayfound’s Dr. Tatyana Mamut 1:00:41

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Your AI is learning to lie to you. It's not malicious—it's just trying to be a people-pleaser. This dangerous phenomenon, known as AI sycophancy, is what happens when we train models with outdated incentives. Dr. Tatyana Mamut, an anthropologist, economist, and the CEO of Wayfound, joins us to explain why treating AI like traditional software is a …

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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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Is your AI strategy built for speed or stability? | Qodo’s Itamar Friedman 41:35

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Is your team's AI strategy tailored for a fast-moving startup or a high-stakes enterprise? The answer could determine your success or failure. We're rejoined by Itamar Friedman, co-founder and CEO of Qodo, to break down what separates engineering teams that truly thrive with AI from those that are just experimenting, explaining why the path to succ…

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Episode 378 - Maintenance Sex 13:24

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What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “maintenance sex”? For a lot of people, it feels unromantic - maybe even a little cringy. It doesn’t sound poetic or passionate. But what if we’re thinking about it all wrong? In this episode, we’re challenging the way we see maintenance sex. Instead of seeing it as leftovers or a chore, what if we saw it…

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Work Without the Overload: Atlassian’s Vision for Seamless Collaboration and AI Agents 27:14

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What if your tools could finally talk to each other and reduce meetings, manual tasks, and copy-paste chaos in the process? In this episode of AI at Work, I sit down with Sanchan Saxena, Head of Product for Work Management at Atlassian, to unpack the thinking behind their new Teamwork Collection. Recorded live at Team 25 in Anaheim, this conversati…

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Episode 377 - Good Enough Sex 17:01

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Have you ever found yourself thinking, “We should have sex… but I’m just not feeling it” - only to go through the motions and walk away feeling disconnected? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about a concept that might just change how you think about intimacy: Good Enough Sex. It’s a model developed by sex therapists Barry and Emily …

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Why the tech industry needs Expert Generalists (w/ Martin Fowler) 43:21

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The technology industry has embraced specialisms — not just in different fields or job roles, like web development or security, but even in terms of particular platforms or stacks. But are we losing something as every tech professional is forced to push themselves into increasingly smaller niches? Martin Fowler and Unmesh Joshi think so. They've be…

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The fundamentals of agent-driven software workflows 59:08

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You've bought the AI tools, but are you seeing the promised productivity gains? Join Dev Interrupted hosts Dan Lines and Ben Lloyd Pearson, as they break down the fundamental shift from AI coding assistants to intelligent, agentic systems. They discuss the key findings from their new guide, "The Six Trends Shaping the Future of AI-Driven Developmen…

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Episode 376 - The Enneagram And Sex 21:27

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Why do you react the way you do in sexual situations, whether it’s craving something specific, avoiding certain dynamics, or feeling stuck in the same patterns? And why does your partner seem to approach sex so differently? In this episode, we explore how the Enneagram can shed light on your unique relationship to intimacy. The Enneagram isn’t just…

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You’re not the user anymore | Layer’s Andrew Hamilton 49:00

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If you're still building products only for humans, you're already missing out on a massive new customer base: AI agents. Joining Dev Interrupted is Andrew Hamilton, co-founder and CTO of Layer (a first-of-it’s kind MCP agency) to unravel this monumental shift in how products will be discovered and consumed. He dives into how AI agents are rapidly e…

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Episode 375 - Sexual Discipline 16:36

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What if sexual discipline isn’t about restriction, but about freedom? In this episode, I’m exploring a concept that doesn’t get much airtime in Christian marriage spaces: sexual discipline within marriage. Too often, it’s framed as something just for singles, something to “hold onto” until marriage. But what if it’s actually a key to deeper connect…

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How Orange Business Sees AI and Automation Rebuilding Manufacturing 24:39

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In this episode of AI at Work, I’m joined by Simon Ranyard, Managing Director for Northwest Europe at Orange Business, to challenge old assumptions about manufacturing and reveal how technology is rewriting the rules. We discuss how AI, automation, augmented reality and 5G are giving manufacturers the tools to boost productivity, reduce downtime an…

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The three new fallacies of distributed computing 46:56

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Back in 1994, Peter Deutsch and his colleagues at Sun Microsystems identified what they described as the "eight fallacies of distributed computing" — flawed assumptions that often get made when teams move from monolithic to distributed software architectures. In recent years, software architecture experts and regular writing partners Neal Ford and …

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Inside Amazon's AI video generator | Kabir Bedi 48:45

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What if creating a professional video for your business was as simple as a single click? We're joined by Kabir Bedi, Head of Product for Image and Video Generation at Amazon Ads, to discuss how generative AI is making that a reality. He provides an inside look at Amazon's mission to democratize video advertising, empowering everyone from mom-and-po…

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AI That Works: How Freshworks Turns Hype into Real ROI 30:14

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In this episode of AI at Work, I sit down with Dennis Woodside, CEO of Freshworks, to uncover how real companies are getting true value from AI. Dennis shares how Freshworks has built AI tools that help businesses resolve routine questions automatically, boost agent productivity, and give managers clear performance insights without needing complex …

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Episode 374 - The Marriage Is Great…Except for Sex 11:40

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You’ve probably heard it, or maybe even said it: “Our marriage is great… except for the sex.” On the surface, it sounds minor. The friendship is solid, the parenting is on point, and there’s hardly any conflict. But a lackluster sex life isn’t just a small crack in an otherwise strong foundation - it’s often a sign of something deeper. In this epis…

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Google DeepMind's AI playbook for engineering at hyperspeed | Philipp Schmid 50:27

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What if the traditional engineering career path is being fundamentally rewritten by AI? We're joined by Philipp Schmid, Senior AI Developer Relations Engineer at Google DeepMind, to explore how artificial intelligence is not just a tool, but a force reshaping engineering roles, team dynamics, and the foundational methods of skill development. Phili…

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Episode 373 - When You Feel Stuck in Your Sexual Relationship 18:08

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In this episode, we’re diving into something that can quietly wear down even the strongest relationships: the Two-Choice Dilemma, a concept from Dr. David Schnarch. It’s what happens when you feel stuck between two hard options—like speaking up and risking conflict, or staying quiet and feeling invisible. It often shows up in marriage, especially a…

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MCP and SRE: Why the future of IT operations is agent-driven 28:33

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What if your AI agents could think more like IT operations staff — and less like tools? In this episode, we catch up with Zichuan Xiong, to explore the Model Context Protocol (MCP) — a powerful new way to give AI agents deeper awareness of the tools, information and history they need to work effectively in the operations space. Unlike traditional A…

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AI is the future of the SDLC 35:44

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Imagine saving as much as 75 days of work within a six-month period, all through intelligent automation. Building on last week’s discussion about the critical shift from passive metrics to active productivity, host Ben Lloyd Pearson and LinearB co-founder Dan Lines now look forward to realities like this: 19% cycle time reduction and reclaiming sig…

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How OpenUK is Driving Open Technology, AI Transparency, and Global Standards 34:07

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In this episode of AI at Work, I catch up with Amanda Brock, CEO of OpenUK, for a wide-ranging conversation on the changing landscape of open technology, AI transparency, and international collaboration. We explore how OpenUK is working ahead of the market, helping shape policies and support for open source projects while responding to rising geopo…

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Episode 372 - Better Sex Isn’t About Technique 13:29

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What I often see from those who listen to this podcast, or even from my clients, is that they want a quick fix to their problems in the bedroom. They think that if they learn the right position, or the perfect rhythm, or how to last longer, that it will magically fix all the issues they’re having. So let me say again….Better sex is not about techni…

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Now is the time to rethink engineering productivity 40:20

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Are your teams feeling the intense pressure to "produce more" in an era increasingly dominated by AI? Join hosts Ben Lloyd Pearson and Dan Lines as they unpack a major shift in how engineering organizations must now approach productivity. Dan reveals the urgent challenges he hears directly from CTOs and VPs, who are grappling with how to define the…

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Episode 371 - Why Do They Want To Try That? 13:02

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When your spouse suggests trying something new sexually, like a different position, a toy, or even roleplay, it can catch you off guard. Maybe your first thought is, “Where did that come from?” and your second is, “Do I have to say yes to this to make them happy?” These moments can stir up all kinds of questions: Is this who they really are? Is som…

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Unpacking Google I/O 2025 29:51

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Google I/O 2025 took place in May. It's always a great opportunity to find out how Google is trying to shape the industry agenda, but this year the predominance of Gemini meant the event was a chance to get a better look at how Google will play its hand in the AI market in the months to come. To dissect the headlines from this year's Google I/O and…

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Why Insight Says Internal AI Use Is the Best Place to Start 28:43

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In this episode of AI at Work, I sit down with Juan Orlandini, CTO North America at Insight, to unpack the often-overlooked side of AI adoption: regulation, data strategy, and governance. While much of the recent conversation around AI has focused on speed, productivity, and experimentation, Juan brings the discussion back to fundamentals. Before y…

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The Odyssey of Innovation: Classics, Code, and Cognitive Load | Two Sigma's Matt Greenwood 52:52

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What can ancient languages and epic poems teach us about building resilient tech and future-proof teams? Host Andrew Zigler welcomes Matt Greenwood, Chief Innovation Officer of Two Sigma, for a conversation that uniquely blends their shared background in classical languages with over two decades of Matt’s experience at the forefront of financial te…

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Episode 370 - When It Feels Like It’s Never Enough 14:09

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Have you ever felt like no matter how much you grow or how open you are to trying new things, it still doesn’t feel like enough for your partner? Maybe they’re asking for more - more intimacy, more variety, more connection, more emotional depth - and despite your efforts, you feel like you're always falling short. In this thought provoking episode,…