The Vernon Richard Show
Episodes
6 AI Tool Ideas That Will Transform How You Test
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Richard and Vernon explore the evolving concept of automation in quality, especially in the context of AI and Gen AI. They discuss ho...
Six Principles of Automation in Testing: Still Relevant in 2026?
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Richard Bradshaw and Vernon discuss the relevance and application of the six principles of automation in testing in the context of AI...
This Was Supposed to Be About Testing
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This was supposed to be about testing.Instead, it turned into a conversation about burnout, money, leadership, community, AI, and what it actually tak...
Shifting Left: Agile vs. Waterfall in QA
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Vernon and Richard show, the hosts engage in light-hearted banter about football before diving into a deep discussion on QA, QE...
Measuring Software Testing When The Labels Don’t Fit
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about the struggle to explain, measure, and name the work testers and quality advocates actually do — especially when traditional la...
When Everything Sounds Like Testing… How Do You Explain What You Really Do?
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Richard and Vernon delve into the complexities of Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Engineering (QE), and testing in software developme...
Embedding Quality Using AI
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Vernon and Richard explore the evolving role of AI in quality engineering and software development. They discuss how AI can enha...
Six Hard Lessons From Building With AI Agents
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Vernon Richard show, the hosts discuss their experiences with AI tools and agents, focusing on the challenges and lessons learn...
Coaching Developers on QE
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Vernon Richard Show, Richard and Vernon discuss the challenges and opportunities in coaching software engineers on quality engi...
Growth Plans for Technical Testers: Why Playwright Isn’t Enough
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Vernon Richard Show, Richard and Vernon discuss the growth plans for testers in test automation, focusing on the importance of ...
Should Testers Bother With Social Media?
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Vernon Richard Show, the hosts discuss the significance of social media and community interaction in the software testing field...
Gatekeeping Gotchas and Mentorship Mechanics
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Vernon Richard Show, Vernon and Richard discuss various topics, including personal updates, mental health, the role of gatekeep...
Discussing Test Automation, It Depends On....
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Vernon and Richard celebrate Liverpool's recent football victory while seamlessly transitioning into a discussio...
The Messy Truth About Tech and Testing Careers in 2025
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Richard and Vernon discuss various aspects of job stability in the tech industry post-pandemic, the impact of innovation on job longe...
Positioning and Selling Yourself in Your Teams
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Vernon Richard Show, Richard and Vernon delve into the intricacies of career journeys in software testing, discussing the signi...
PeersCon 2025 Perspectives
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Vernon and Richard reflect on their experiences at the PeersCon conference, discussing the engaging keynote speakers, insightf...
How Testers Can Thrive in CI/CD Without Being Gatekeepers
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Vernon Richard Show, the hosts delve into the nuances of Continuous Delivery and Continuous Deployment, exploring how testing p...
A Love Letter to Testing: What We Love About Our Work
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Vernon and Richard celebrate their love for the software testing community, discussing the importance of people, tools, teaching, and...
Exploring Agentic AI: A Fun and Eye-Opening First Look
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Richard and Vernon delve into the evolving landscape of AI, particularly focusing on the concept of agentic AI. They discuss per...
Goals, Growth, and Getting Things Done in 2025
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Vernon Richards show, the hosts discuss their goals for the new year, reflecting on the past year and sharing strategies for ac...
2024 Reflections and A Look to 2025
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Introduction02:00 Happy to be Employed05:00 Vernon Wrote a Book08:00 Talking at a Developer Conferences16:20 PeersCon20:24 Our Podcast21:50 Agil...
Agile Testing Days Experience with Special Guests
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation captures the vibrant atmosphere of Agile Testing Days in Potsdam, highlighting the importance of community, targeted automated testi...
Storytelling in Testing: Books, Fieldstones, and Keynotes
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#contentcreation #softwaretesting In this conversation, Richard Bradshaw and Vernon discuss various themes including veganism, personal achievements,...
Collabs, Careers, and Quirky Habits: Vernon & Richard's Ask Us Anything Session Part 2
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Vernon Richard show, Richard and Vernon engage in an AMA format, discussing various topics including their collaborative projec...
Creating an Environment for Testers to Thrive
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation revolves around the challenges faced by testers and the lack of understanding and support they receive from leadership. The hosts dis...
Testing the Job Hunt: Red Flags, Networking, Personal Brand, and the Power of Storytelling
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Richard and Vernon discuss the topic of hiring and share their thoughts on the annoying things that companies and hiring managers do....
Dream Jobs and Emotion Based Testing: Using Feelings As Heuristics
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Richard and Vernon discuss their use of AI in their lives and then explore the topic of working at their dream companies. Richar...
We Have to Talk About Crowdstrike! Hot Takes and Quality Debates
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation discusses the CrowdStrike outage caused by a kernel bug in a Windows update. The impact of the outage was widespread, affecting airpo...
How No-Code Test Tools, Technical Leadership & Glue Work Impact Software Quality
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Richard and Vernon discuss the need for manual test cases and manual testing in the future, particularly in the context of the r...
Mentors, Mindsets, Missions, and Margherita: Vernon & Richard's First Ask Us Anything Session
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Vernon and Richard answer questions from their audience. They discuss what they would do if they weren't in software testing, the pri...
Playing in the Workplace and Killer Bugs
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Vernon Richard Show, Vernon and Richard discuss alternative names for the show and reflect on their recent activities. They tal...
Conference Rejected, Networking and Joining a New Team
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Richard and Vernon discuss the experience of being rejected for conference talks and the importance of actionable feedback. They...
Highlights from PeersCon & Choosing the Right Medium for Meaningful Discussions
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The second episode of the Vernon Richard show discusses the PeersCon conference and highlights some of the key talks. Topics covered include the conce...
Smoke Testing, Knowledge Work and Testing in Production
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Vernon and Richard introduce their new podcast and discuss the concept of smoke testing and knowledge work. They explain that smoke t...