In this episode of the Vernon Richard show, Richard and Vernon engage in an AMA format, discussing various topics including their collaborative projects, future aspirations, the impact of their quality testing mindset on daily life, memorable swag from testing events, experiences in uncomfortable establishments, significant learning moments, and the importance of testing environments. They emphasize the need for continuous content creation and the desire to connect with their audience for future interactions.

00:00 - Intro

00:16 - Ben's question: If you could do any co-lab with anyone from the community, who would it be, and what might it look like?

05:43 - Leigh's question: Where do you and vern see yourselves in 5 years, or want to be in 5 years, doing what kind of role in what kind of company?

15:46 - Andy's question: When I speak with people, I love hearing how their Quality/Testing mindset spills over into day to day life. One person used to test their childrens' toys by seeing if they could use them one-handed covered in olive oil. Another guy would occasionally test how far away his TV remote would work and see if it changes 😂

Maybe you've covered this stuff already, but personally I always love hearing about these funny quirks and testing 'life'.

26:05 - Emily's question: What's the best swag you've ever picked up from a testing event?

31:29 - Mark's question: Have you ever walked in to a pub that's so bad you want to instantly leave, But because of obligated politeness and fear of that awkward feeling of walking straight out again you go stayed?

35:08 - Ide's question: Looking back, best learning ever (at that moment perhaps biggest fail ever), with context, and what/when did it change from: Argh! to Ahhh!

40:53 - Anonymous question: Do you think one of your test environments should match the spec of production?

Links to stuff we mentioned during the pod:

00:16 - Stuff from Ben's question
- Butch Mayhew
  - Butch's website
  - Butch's LinkedIn
- Ben Dowen
  - Ben's LinkedIn
- Lisi Hocke
  - Lisi's blog
  - Lisi's LinkedIn
- Nicola Lindgren
  - Nicola's YouTube channel
  - Nicola's blog
  - The book we're writing called "The Tester's Journey"!
  - Nicola's first book "Starting Your Software Testing Career"!
  - Nicola's LinkedIn
- Karen Todd
  - Karen's YouTube channel
  - Karen's LinkedIn
- Dean Moon
  - Dean's website
  - Dean's LinkedIn
- Ash Coleman Hynie
  - Ash's new product CountrPT!
  - Ash's LinkedIn
- Kelsey Hightower
  - Kelsey's X (formerly Twitter) account
- Manchester Tech Festival
  - Their website
  - Their founder Amy Newton
- Emily O'Connor
  - Emily's LinkedIn
- Dorothy "Dot" Graham
  - Dorothy's LinkedIn
- Janet Gregory
  - Janet's website
  - Janet's LinkedIn
- Abby Bangser
  - Abby's LinkedIn
- Melissa Eaden
  - Mel's blog
  - Mel's LinkedIn
Stuff from Leigh's question
- Leigh Rathbone
  - Leigh's LinkedIn
- Alan Page
  - Alan's newsletter
  - Alan and Brent's podcast
  - Alan's LinkedIn
- The Black Tech Unplugged Podcast hosted by Deena McKay
  - NB (from Vernon): I got the name of the podcast wrong 🤦🏾‍♂️! I mentioned the Tech Is The New Black podcast, which is awesome but crucially, NOT the one Deena creates. Forgive me Deena 🙏🏾.
- The Quality Bits podcast hosted by Lina Zubyte
  - NB (from Vernon): I blundered AGAIN 🤦🏾‍♂️! The name of the pod is Quality Bits, BITS! Not Bytes. Good grief. Sorry Lina 🙏🏾
- Daniel Knott
  - Daniel's YouTube channel (with 107,000 subscribers at the time of writing 🤯)
  - Daniel's blog
  - Daniel's books
    - Hands-On Mobile App Testing on Leanpub
    - Smartwatch App Testing on Leanpub
  - Daniel's LinkedIn
- Joe Colantonio
  - Joe's YouTube (with 387,000 subscribers at the time of writing 🤯)
  - Joe's website
Stuff from Andy's question
- Andy Johnson
  - Andy's LinkedIn
- Del Dewar
  - Del's blog
  - Del's PS5 bot
  - Del's LinkedIn
Stuff from Emily's question
- Emily O'Connor
  - Emily's LinkedIn
Stuff from Mark's question
- Mark Gillott
  - Mark's LinkedIn
Stuff from Ide's question
- Ide Koops
  - Ide's LinkedIn
Stuff from the Anonymous question
- Christian Legget
  - Christian's LinkedIn
- Jonathan Marshall
  - Jonathan's LinkedIn