38 Best Software Testing Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

TestGuild Automation Podcast (formally Test Talks) is a weekly podcast hosted by Joe Colantonio, which geeks out on all things software test automation. TestGuild Automation covers news found in the testing space, reviews books about automation, and speaks with some of the thought leaders in the test automation field. We'll aim to interview some of today's most successful and inspiring software engineers, and test automation thought leaders. more

Testing Peers is a community-driven initiative built by testers, for testers. We are a not-for-profit collective focused on supporting each other across software testing, quality, leadership, and engineering. This group is peer-led, values-driven, and passionate about shaping a more thoughtful, collaborative testing culture. The Testing Peers podcast is now expanding beyond its original four hosts, David Maynard, Chris Armstrong, Russell Craxford and Simon Prior, striving to represent the voices of a diverse and thriving community. Our inaugural in-person conference, #PeersCon, launched in Nottingham in March 2024, returning for #PeersCon25, with #PeersCon26 already scheduled - further solidifying Testing Peers as a not-for-profit, by testers, for testers initiative. more

Software testing is no longer just a phase—it's the foundation of modern engineering and your ultimate competitive advantage. Welcome to Software Testing Unleashed, the weekly podcast for anyone dedicated to building better software, faster. Hosted by Richard Seidl, renowned expert in software development and testing, this show is your backstage pass to the tools, tactics, and trends defining the next era of Quality Engineering. Whether you are a QA Engineer, SDET, Developer, or Tech Leader, each week we bring you field-tested insights from the brightest minds in the software universe to answer the industry's toughest questions: - Smart Automation: When should you automate, and when is it a trap? - AI & ML in Testing: How do you maintain quality in a world of non-deterministic code? - The 'How Much' Dilemma: How much testing is actually enough for your specific scale? - Architecture & DevEx: What makes a great integration test and how do you improve developer experience? From scaling QA strategies in enterprise projects to building your very first test suite, we bridge the gap between complex theory and practical execution. We dive deep into CI/CD, Cloud-native complexity, and the future of manual vs. automated testing. 🚀 Ready to unleash the next level of quality? Hit play, subscribe, and join a global movement of software professionals shipping with confidence. more

The Python Test Podcast hosted by Brian Okken

Alan and Brent talk about Modern Testing (which isn't all that modern, and not really about testing - except when it is). Every other week or so, A&B tell stories and discuss what's happening in the world of software - including a variety of topics like Agile, Lean, Delivery, DevOps, Data Science, Experimentation, Leadership, and more. Intro / Outro music on the AB Testing podcast is The One by Rivet. License: CC BYIntro / Outro music on ABT343 is from https://filmmusic.io'Werq' by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) more

The Testing Show explores, pokes and prods anything and everything related to testing, with new episodes released every other Wednesday. Our hosts, Matt Heusser and Michael Larsen, will analyze tried and true methodologies and practices against on trend and emerging topics. We have a range of guest contributors from Qualitest as well as industry experts from around the world to share insights, knowledge and personal experience. So take minute to find out what others are saying in the testing world. more

The BugBash podcast is a lively look at all aspects of software reliability, by enthusiasts, for everyone.Each episode brings leading engineers and researchers together for deep dives on everything from formal methods to testing to observability to human factors. There's concrete advice on best practices, and nuanced discussion of how these strategies combine to deliver software that works.And if you're enjoying these conversations, check out the talks from BugBash 2025 on YouTube, and join us at BugBash 2026 on April 23-24, 2026, in Washington DC! more

Software Testing expertise for everyone. This software testing podcast helps developers, testers, managers, Product and QA professionals understand and improve their software testing and development approach. Software Testing is a skill that can be treated as a specialism or developed as part of a broader Software Development Role. This podcast helps everyone their skills in Test Management, Risk Management, Unit Testing, Test Techniques, Architecture and Development. The show covers topics like: Software Testing, Exploratory Testing, Test Automation, Test Management, Software Development and Programming. Hosted by Alan Richardson, an experienced Software Developer and Consultant, we cover Software Testing and Development from a practical and experience based viewpoint. Occasional special guests bring their expertise and experience to help listeners improve their Software Testing and Development processes. more

Discover with us how to lead QA teams and do web and software QA better. We're a QA community exploring the latest and best quality assurance approaches to help you with DevOps, Agile, Automation, Performance, API, Mobile, Analytics, RPA, AIOps, Shift-Left and right. Find the tips, tricks, how-to guides, and tools you need to build your QA team, and banish the bugs! Hosted by CTO of Digital Assured, President of Vivit-Worldwide, and Tedx Speaker Jonathon Wright. more

Ready, Test, Go. brought to you by Applause is the award-winning podcast for engineering, QA, product and AI leaders who want to build trustworthy digital experiences. Host David Carty interviews thought leaders across software testing, AI adoption, UX/CX and product delivery to uncover the ideas and practices shaping modern digital quality. Each episode blends practical insights and big-picture thinking on topics like AI validation, data quality, effective testing, inclusive design, accessibility and frictionless customer journeys. With past guests including Gene Kim, Michael Bolton and Sandy Pentland, the show provides insights that help teams deliver more reliable, user-centered technology. more

Welcome to PLATO Panel Talks! Every month, we bring together a team of experts from our PLATO team and community to talk about their experiences, debate, and discuss issues in the vast world of software testing and quality assurance. more

Explore the world of software testing and computer systems validation for regulated industries. The who, what, when, why and how of best practices within software quality assurance. more

Join hosts Ale, Royalee, and Veronika as they explore the role of quality in software engineering through conversations with industry guests and firsthand experiences. Each episode delivers practical tips for improving testing, automation, and processes, insights from the e-commerce, ad-tech, and education industries, and a shared belief that quality is everyone's responsibility—not just testers! more

TestGuild Security Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Joe Colantonio, which geeks out on all things security and security testing related. TestGuild Security Podcast covers news found in the security testing space, reviews books about software security and speaks with some of the thought leaders in the security field. We'll aim to interview some of today's most successful and inspiring software engineers thought leaders. more

Stay up to date with the world of software testing, quality assurance, and quality engineering. This Week in Quality is your weekly podcast from the Ministry of Testing community, hosted by Simon Tomes and joined by testing professionals from across the MoTaverse. 🎙️ Tune in for thoughtful conversations, testing news, and community insights covering everything from QA trends to quality engineering practices. Whether you're a software tester, QA specialist, quality engineer or quality advocate, this welcoming space will help you stay informed and connected to the wider community. Join the live session every Friday or catch up on past episodes wherever you get your podcasts. more

The TestGuild News Show is a weekly 10-minute podcast hosted by Joe Colantonio, delivering the latest automation testing, DevOps, security, performance, and SRE news so you can start your week informed and focused. Each episode breaks down the most important updates, tools, and industry stories impacting software testers, automation engineers, DevOps practitioners, and SREs — with practical context on what matters and why. If you want a fast, no-hype rundown of what's happening in modern software testing and delivery, grab your coffee and kick off the week with TestGuild. more

The Cloud Native Testing Podcast , sponsored by Testkube, brings you insights from engineers navigating testing in cloud-native environments. Hosted by Ole Lensmar , it explores test automation, CI/CD, Kubernetes, shifting left, scaling right, and reliability at scale through conversations with testing and cloud native experts. Learn more about Testkube at http://testkube.io more

Quality over Coffee is where quality engineering meets casual conversation. Grab a cup and join experienced QA experts, Geoff Thompson (UK) and Pete Thompson (Aus) as we unpack trends, swap lessons learnt and dive into the history behind the practices that keep software running. The QoC podcast offers actionable insights on QA and Devops methodologies, quality engineering and leadership in the testing domain. Real talk, no jargon - just quality, one coffee at a time. more

Dedicated to empowering QA Professionals to have an active voice in the video game industry. Our weekly discussions feature guests from around the industry and active dialogue with the audience on a variety of topics, from general career advice to practical QA tips and strategies. Audience members interested in joining us as guests are encouraged to reach out to us on Discord. more

Stu & Chris together, have more than 30 years combined experience in the quality, software testing and the general technology industry, and on the Quality Talks podcasts they will be discussing, along with special guests, all the hot topics on everyone minds.....and those that may not be :) more

A podcast for developers who ship better software. We talk about all things software testing.

Making sense of software quality... that's what testers aim to do and that's what this podcast is all about. Join Abstracta COO, Federico Toledo, PhD as he dares to interview some of his role models and industry leaders who are awesome at what they do to get advice that can help us be better testers and enable our teams to create higher quality software. Expect insights on today's most pressing topics and good practices from the creators and collaborators of your favorite software testing tools, methodologies, conferences, etc. An Uruguayan in Silicon Valley, you'll also hear Federico share his views from over 15 years of training testers and working with clients like CA Technologies and Shutterfly. more

Check out my show talking to interesting people in or around AI assurance, quality engineering, and technology management. About Quality Remarks Keith Klain is a technology leader, Chartered Management Consultant , writer and international speaker working across AI assurance, operational risk, quality engineering and management accountability. For more than 25 years, he has led global technology organisations and complex transformation programmes across financial services, consulting and enterprise technology. His current work focuses on how organisations evaluate AI-enabled systems, understand technology risk and determine whether the evidence supporting important decisions can actually be trusted. As an advocate for workforce development and social impact, he has designed and delivered technology training curriculum for non-profits to create technology delivery centers in disadvantaged communities. Keith is a contributing author to Taking Testing Seriously: The Rapid Software Testing Approach , has served as the Executive Vice President of the Association for Software Testing and has received multiple awards and recognition for his contributions to the software testing profession and diversity in tech. You can find Keith here: LinkedIn YouTube www.qualityremarks.com more

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Vernon Richards and Richard Bradshaw discuss all things software testing, quality engineering and life in the world of software development. Plus our own personal journeys navigating our careers and lifes. more

BrowserStack Talks Real Talk. Smarter Testing!Hear from QA leaders and industry experts as they dive into real-world testing challenges, the rise of AI and automation, and the tools redefining software quality.About BrowserStackBrowserStack is the world's leading software testing platform, powered by AI and trusted by over 50,000 teams, including Amazon, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, to deliver quality software at speed. With a community of over 9 million registered developers and testers, we power 3 million+ tests every day across 21 global data centres.Our platform provides instant access to 30,000+ real devices and browsers, eliminating the need for in-house test infrastructure. BrowserStack supports the entire testing lifecycle with scalable solutions for functional, visual, performance, and accessibility testing, alongside powerful test management and debugging tools. With AI Agents built into key workflows, teams can debug faster, automate smarter, and release with confidence.Websitehttp://www.browserstack.comLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/browserstackJoin the Discord Community : http://bit.ly/429RCnI more

Into the MoTaverse is a podcast by Ministry of Testing, hosted by Rosie Sherry, exploring the people, insights, and systems shaping quality in modern software teams. Through thoughtful conversations and reflections, the podcast dives into quality engineering, software testing, leadership, technology trends and career growth. Whether you're early in your career or shaping quality at scale, Into the MoTaverse is a space to think deeply about what quality really means and how it evolves. more

Where software quality lives, breathes—and keeps evolving.The Quality Beat is a podcast for tech leaders, engineers, and quality minds who care about building better software—from strategy to delivery. In each episode, we tune into real conversations around what drives quality at scale: test efficiency, AI in QA, accessibility, SAP testing, end-to-end engineering, and everything in between.Hosted by Nagarro and joined by voices across the industry, we go deep on what drives modern software quality without losing the heartbeat of what makes teams and tech work together. Because quality isn't static. It lives, breathes—and keeps evolving. more

The monthly podcast for QA leaders where software testing, automation, and cutting-edge technology collide. Hosted by Joe Colantonio and featuring Alex (ZAP) Chernyak, the visionary founder of ZAPTEST, we dive deep into the conversations that truly matter in today's fast-paced, tech-driven world. Ready to elevate your testing game and cut through the noise? It's time to get Zapped! https://testguild.me/zappod more

Are you looking to improve your overall testing and quality practices? Join your hosts Sérgio Freire and Cristiano Cunha, Solution Architects at Xray. Together, they tackle some of the most common testing and quality challenges with guests from the testing community. This podcast is sponsored by Xray - a native quality management app for Jira. See how Xray can help you deliver better software - together. https://hubs.li/Q01qBdZd0 more

The Beyond Quality Podcast brings QA/QE professionals together to explore current research from our collaborative community. Each month, we discuss open projects, share insights, and highlight how collaborative work is pushing the craft of quality forward. more

Inside the outer loop brought to you by the Curiosity Software team! Together with industry leaders and experts, we uncover actionable strategies to navigate the outer loop of software delivery, streamline test data management, and elevate software quality. Tune in to transform the way you think about software delivery, quality, and productivity!  more

Lively chats with industry experts about software testing and how to deliver continuous quality, compliance & security. more

The Testing developer every other week tell stories and discuss what's happening in the world of software testing - including a variety of topics like DevOps, Automation Tools, Best practices, Testing Trends and more. License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) more

Let's connect 10 minutes and raise awareness about software testing. mindfultesting.substack.com

The Quality Coach is a podcast for Software Testers and Engineers alike! Discuss the world of software testing, new technologies and approaches and learn about how to advance your career as a quality engineer more

We love testing and the challenges it presents. We want other testers, and non testers, to learn more about testing and the value good testing skills bring to software development.Join Toby, Lee and Paul as they discuss software testing in ways they hope will entertain, make you think and help you discover new ideas, approaches, tactics or tools. more

Welcome to Testers' Island Discs, a podcast focused around software testing and storytelling hosted by Neil Studd.The concept is straightforward: each episode, Neil interviews a different member of the global software testing community to talk about their career, interspersed with clips and discussions of the music that they love. Every guest gets to select five songs and one book to take with them to the island. more