The podcast of the Scottish Testing Group. Interviewing the movers, influencers and up-and-coming'ers of the Software, Agile, Quality Engineering and Testing world.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Quality Blether
Claim This Podcastby Bryan Jones
23 episodes
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The podcast of the Scottish Testing Group. Interviewing the movers, influencers and up-and-coming'ers of the Software, Agile, Quality Engineering and Testing world.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 7, 2026
S04 EP02 - Career Changers in to Quality Engineering
<p>I talk to four amazing people who took the big step of significantly changing careers to become QEs. If you're looking for inspiration, these four are inspirational!</p><br><p>https://uk.generation.org/</p><p>https://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/award-winning-software-development-bootcamp-continues-to-encourage-underrepresented-workers-to-join-tech-industry</p><p>https://www.scotlandis.com/blog/scotlands-top-tech-innovators-recognised-at-the-digital-tech-awards-2026/</p><p>https://www.scotwomenintech.com/</p><p>https://backtoworkuk.com/</p><p>https://2itesting.com/</p><br><p>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><br><p>This is the podcast of The Scottish Testing Group.</p><br><p>This is intended to be a safe space where subjects can be explored in a curious and open-minded way, always remaining friends, no matter how controversial it may get.</p><br><p>The Scottish Testing Group was set up to connect those people working in the field of software testing across Scotland. As software affects all of us anyone is welcome to join and contribute to the conversation. Networking, mutual support, education, and curiosity are the purpose of STG.</p><br><p>The music is <strong>The Beat of Nature</strong> by <strong>Lesfm, Olexy</strong>. Available on Spotify.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 7, 2026
S04 EP01 - Callum Akehurst-Ryan - You're not ready for QE!
<p>Hard hitting hot takes from a highly experienced and very flamboyant Quality Engineer and Quality Coach - Callum Akehurst-Ryan.</p><br><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/cakehurstryan/</p><p>https://cakehurstryan.com/2026/05/05/an-example-abstract-for-conference-talks/</p><br><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolasedgwick/</p><br><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizaf/</p><br><p>https://testingpeerscon.com/</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><br><p>This is the podcast of The Scottish Testing Group.</p><br><p>This is intended to be a safe space where subjects can be explored in a curious and open-minded way, always remaining friends, no matter how controversial it may get.</p><br><p>The Scottish Testing Group was set up to connect those people working in the field of software testing across Scotland. As software affects all of us anyone is welcome to join and contribute to the conversation. Networking, mutual support, education, and curiosity are the purpose of STG.</p><br><p>The music is <strong>The Beat of Nature</strong> by <strong>Lesfm, Olexy</strong>. Available on Spotify.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 17, 2026
Pre-Season 4 Bonus
<p>Season 4 is coming and will be here soon, but in the meantime here's a wee taster.</p><p>This is a conversation I had with Suman Bala, at Peerscon 2026 in March.</p><p>Suman is a dynamic force of Quality engineering and recognised as an influence in the Software Testing industry.</p><br><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/sumanbala/</p><br><p>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><br><p>This is the podcast of The Scottish Testing Group.</p><br><p>This is intended to be a safe space where subjects can be explored in a curious and open-minded way, always remaining friends, no matter how controversial it may get.</p><br><p>The Scottish Testing Group was set up to connect those people working in the field of software testing across Scotland. As software affects all of us anyone is welcome to join and contribute to the conversation. Networking, mutual support, education, and curiosity are the purpose of STG.</p><br><p>The music is <strong>The Beat of Nature</strong> by <strong>Lesfm, Olexy</strong>. Available on Spotify.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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