TestGuild Automation Testing Podcast
The TestGuild Automation Testing Podcast (formerly TestTalks) is the longest-running podcast dedicated to test automation, releasing new weekly episodes since 2014. Hosted by Joe Colantonio, this podcast is for software testers, automation engineers, and developers who want practical, real-world insights to improve automation reliability, reduce flaky tests, and stay ahead of modern testing trends. Each episode features in-depth conversations with leading automation experts, tool creators, and industry practitioners, covering topics like test automation frameworks, AI-powered testing, DevOps and CI/CD integration, performance and security testing, and what actually works in production teams. You'll also hear book reviews, testing news, and honest discussions about what's working, and what's not,in modern software testing. If you want actionable automation strategies, not theory or vendor hype, this podcast helps you build better tests, ship faster with confidence, and grow your career in test automation.
Episodes
This is a special end-of-year episode of the Automation Testing Podcast.
With family in town and a busy holiday season, Joe didn't want to skip a week without checking in and saying thank you to the TestGuild community.
In this short episode, Joe shares:
A huge milestone as the podcast approaches its 13-year anniversary
Why the Automation Testing Podcast is moving from Sundays to Tuesdays starting in 2026
How loyal listeners can st...
AI is transforming how software is built, but testing AI systems requires an entirely new mindset.
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In this episode, Joe Colantonio sits down with Imran Ali to break down what AI testing really looks like when you're dealing with LLMs, RAG pipelines, and autonomous QA workflows.
You'll learn:
Why traditio...
Automation Guild turns 10 this year, and the 2026 survey revealed some of the strongest trends and signals the testing community has ever shared.
Register now: https://testgld.link/ag26reg
In this episode, Joe breaks down the most important insights shaping Automation Guild 2026 and what they mean for testers, automation engineers, and QA leaders.
You'll hear why AI-powered testing is dominating every category, why Playwright has o...
In this solo episode, Joe Colantonio shares four powerful free TestGuild tools designed to help testers, automation engineers, and QA leaders work smarter. Discover how to instantly find the right testing tool for your team, assess automation risk, check your site's accessibility, and benchmark your automation maturity — all in one session.
Whether you're looking to improve test coverage, adopt better practices, or simply save time...
In this Halloween special, Joe Colantonio and Paul Grossman discuss the evolution of automation testing, focusing on the integration of AI tools, project management strategies, and the importance of custom logging. Paul shares insights from his recent job experience, detailing how he inherited a project and the challenges he faced. Paul also goes over his Optimus Prime framework and uses it to explore various automation tools, the ...
In this episode, Joe Colantonio talks with Vasusen Patil, Co-Founder and CEO of Donobu, about how their platform extends Playwright with AI-powered "Vibe Testing." You'll discover how this approach blends visual assertions with contextual understa...
Scaling CI/CD for mobile apps is hard. Faster test runs often lead to more tests, more infrastructure, and more complexity. So how do you keep your pipelines healthy and reliable while still shipping at speed?
In this episode, we sit down with Anton Malinski of Marathon Labs to explore the real-world lessons he's learned building and optimizing mobile CI/CD pipelines. You'll discover:
- How to scale mobile test automation withou...
In the age of AI, the role of software testers is evolving fast.
Don't miss the QA Summit: https://testguild.me/qasummit
As more repetitive tasks are automated or handled by AI, the testers who will stand out are those who lead, influence, and bring deep subject matter expertise to their teams.
In this exclusive replay from a private Automation Guild 2025 monthly gathering, testing leader Mike Lyles shares exactly how to build thos...
On this episode of the TestGuild Automation Podcast, host Joe Colantonio welcomes Matt Gilbert, founder of Clear Insight, for a conversation packed with practical wisdom for testers looking to break into, or advance in, modern software quality practices.
Drawing on his experience working across industries such as insurance, healthcare, and SaaS, Matt shares how he transitioned from an aspiring developer to a passionate advocate for...
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