Best Thoughtworks Podcasts (2025)

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Who should make software architecture decisions? 35:00

8d ago35:00

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Who should be involved in the process of making decisions about software architecture? That's a question that's been puzzling Thoughtworker Andrew Harmel-Law for some time — so much so that he decided to write a book about it. The result is Facilitating Software Architecture. Published by O'Reilly in December 2024, it's both an argument for and a g…

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Episode 350 - The Difference Between Sexuality and Eroticism 11:51

34m ago11:51

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When was the last time you felt alive in your marriage? Has it been a while? The longer we’re married, the more sex can become something else on our to-do list. Something that needs to happen, but doesn’t bring much joy. But sex can be so much more than just the physical urge to have sex. How? When we replace sexuality with eroticism, sex becomes a…

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Episode 349 - Objectifying Your Spouse 12:59

6d ago12:59

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Men and women have been conditioned to think that the word “objectifying” is bad. True, it can feel unsettling but sexual relationships thrive when there is a sense of desire - a longing for one another that includes, but isn’t limited to, physical attraction. So, how do we navigate the tension between desire and respect? How do we balance celebrat…

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161. Transforming Product Leadership: Dave Martin on Outcomes, Trust, and Value Creation 41:57

7d ago41:57

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In this episode, host Andre Marquet sits down with Dave Martin, a seasoned product leadership coach, to explore how to transform product leadership and adopt an outcome-first mindset. Dave shares his passion for helping product teams deliver successful products without unnecessary stress or wasted effort. The conversation uncovers common pitfalls i…

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Episode 348 - Sexual Surrendering 15:35

13d ago15:35

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In this episode, I am going to explore the topic of Sexual Surrender. What does it mean to fully open up, not just physically, but emotionally and mentally with your spouse? Let’s talk about what sexual surrender is, what it isn’t, why it matters, and how you can gently encourage it within your marriage. It may sound intimidating at first, but it c…

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160. Exploring Gender Dynamics and Leadership in Product Management with Simonetta Batteiger 1:11:12

15d ago1:11:12

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In this episode, Simonetta Batteiger explores gender dynamics in product management and their impact on career advancement. She discusses challenges like the competence-likability dilemma and unconscious biases, offering strategies for women to navigate them. Simonetta highlights the importance of relationships, visibility, and organizational conte…

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Season 4 Finale: A Fond Farewell, What’s Next & Would You Rather 40:34

16d ago40:34

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It's the end of an era on Dev Interrupted as we say farewell to host Conor Bronsdon and welcome a fresh voice, Andrew Zigler! Join us for a nostalgic trip down memory lane as Conor revisits his favorite interviews and moments from Season 4 and beyond, including discussions on chaos engineering, technical debt, and the human side of managing softwar…

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Episode 347 - Sexual Introverts vs Sexual Extroverts 12:30

20d ago12:30

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As with most things, introverts and extroverts approach sex differently. Where introverts often prefer to have time to prepare, extroverts love spontaneity. So when an extrovert marries an introvert, there can often be hurt feelings and frustration with their sexual relationship. Let’s talk about the differences with introverts and extroverts when …

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Ep. 78: REPLAY - Using ChatGPT for Self-Development - Part 3 10:19

21d ago10:19

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In this final episode of the three-part series, we explore one of the most critical but overlooked steps in personal growth: deciding what to do with what you’ve learned. It’s not enough to expand your awareness or gain new insights—real change happens when you give your brain a clear directive on how you want to move forward. Through a replay of a…

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Generative AI's uncanny valley: Problem or opportunity? 28:51

23d ago28:51

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With the rise of generative AI, the concept of the uncanny valley — where human resemblance unsettles, disturbs or disgusts — is more relevant than ever. But is it a problem that technologists need to tackle? Or does it offer an opportunity for greater thoughtfulness about the ways generative AI is being built, deployed and used? In this episode of…

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Ep. 77: REPLAY - Using ChatGPT for Self-Development - Part 2 13:31

24d ago13:31

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In this episode, I continue exploring how ChatGPT can serve as a powerful tool for personal growth. By refining prompts, I’ve discovered how it can help us prime our brains for tasks, expand our thinking, and uncover insights we might not reach on our own. Building on Episode 76, where I explored psychology terms beginning with "self," this episode…

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Developer Productivity Will Decline in 2025 | Predictions from LinearB’s Ori Keren 38:26

23d ago38:26

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2025 will test every assumption about how engineering teams work. With the new year fast approaching Ori Keren, CEO of LinearB, has some bold predictions that might surprise you, like why developer productivity could actually go down in 2025. Yep, you read that right. As AI tools flood the market, we might see a dip in both productivity and creativ…

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Revolutionizing data: How PAYBACK transformed with data mesh 32:19

24d ago32:19

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In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, many companies struggle with outdated data architectures that hinder their ability to scale and innovate. VP of Data, Norbert Wirth, explores how PAYBACK transformed its data infrastructure by adopting a data mesh approach, revolutionizing the way they handle and leverage data. If you're a business leader or…

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Episode 346 - How To Get More Connection 19:55

28d ago19:55

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We, as humans, are wired for connection, but connection, especially in marriage, is more than just a feeling. It’s the thing that keeps us going through the inevitable ups and downs of marriage. Connection is what keeps us from “living separate lives.” We often crave more connection, but we don’t know how to get it. That’s why in this episode, we’r…

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From Rockets to Roadmaps: An Engineer's Guide to Product Success | Sift Stack’s Austin Spiegel 28:51

1M ago28:51

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What’s the secret to building better products? Letting engineers drive the vision. This week, host Ben Lloyd Pearson interviews Austin Spiegel, co-founder and CTO of Sift Stack, who previously spent years leading engineering teams at SpaceX. Austin reveals how SpaceX's unique engineering culture, which eliminated the product management layer, influ…

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Episode 345 - Building a Collaborative Sexual Relationship 17:49

1M ago17:49

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Creating a collaborative sexual relationship is so important to your marriage. Collaboration is different from compromise where it’s not just about teamwork, or giving in, but about a mutual commitment to creating a relationship that meets both partner’s needs. The rewards of a collaborative sexual relationship are profound! When both partners part…

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Using generative AI for legacy modernization 33:19

1M ago33:19

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Legacy modernization is an enduring challenge — and as systems become more complex, the difficulty of understanding and modelling a system so it can be modernized only becomes more difficult. However, at Thoughtworks we've seen some recent success bringing generative AI into the legacy modernization process. To discuss what this means in practice a…

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From Fear to Function: Rethinking Engineering Processes | Stytch’s Julianna Lamb 25:28

1M ago25:28

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Most developers (ourselves included) want to run for the hills when they hear the words “engineering process.” But it turns out, the biggest danger to your team may not be having enough process. You don’t have to take our word for it. This week’s guest made a believer out of us and we’re willing to bet she’ll make a believer out of you too. Juliann…

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Episode 344 - Sexual Caretaking 16:32

1M ago16:32

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Do you find yourself worrying more about your partner during your sexual experience than you do yourself? When we feel overly responsible for other’s emotional or physical experience during sex, we can be affecting our relationship in a negative way. This dynamic is called sexual caretaking. We are taught, directly or indirectly, that we are respon…

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Are Only 20% of Devs Happy? | Stack Overflow’s Erin Yepis 45:49

1M ago45:49

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This week, Dev Interrupted dives into the 2024 Stack Overflow Developer Survey, revealing a surprising statistic: only 1 in 5 developers are happy in their jobs. Stack Overflow's Senior Analyst of Market Research and Insights, Erin Yepis, joins host Ben Lloyd Pearson to discuss the survey's findings and explore the reasons behind this widespread di…

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Episode 343 - Sexual Shame 24:21

2M ago24:21

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In this episode, we are going to address a topic that so many struggle with but often don’t talk about: sexual shame. Many carry the burden of sexual shame and it can impact our view of ourselves and our connection with our spouse. If you’ve ever found yourself feeling like something is wrong with you for having sexual thoughts, or if you’ve hidden…

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Data contracts: What are they and why do they matter? 37:38

2M ago37:38

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Data contracts are a bit like APIs for data — they make it possible to interface with data in a way that ensures the transfer of data from one place to another is stable and reliable. This is particularly important for building more reliable data-driven applications. To discuss data contracts, host Lilly Ryan is joined on the Technology Podcast by …

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Making Sense of Agentic AI | ThoughtWorks Birgitta Boeckeler 47:40

2M ago47:40

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There’s AI agents. There’s AI tooling. Do either drive business impact or are they just more things your dev team is supposed to stay on top of? Birgitta Boeckeler, Global Lead for AI Assisted Software Delivery at ThoughtWorks, joins the show to discuss the practical applications of AI in software delivery. She shares her research on AI agents, hig…

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Episode 342 - Rekindling Love and Attraction 19:46

2M ago19:46

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Do you know the #1 thing that people google to get to my website? “I’m not attracted to my spouse.” Relationships are a complex thing and it’s natural to have an ebb and flow. Even though we don’t talk about it much, losing attraction or falling out of love with your spouse is a common experience. But it can feel very scary if you’re starting to fe…

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Open Source Meets AI | Red Hat's Scott McCarty 45:38

2M ago45:38

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Open source has transformed software development, but can it do the same for AI? In this episode of Dev Interrupted, Conor Bronsdon talks with Scott McCarty, Senior Principal Product Manager at Red Hat, about the potential of open source AI to revolutionize enterprise DevOps. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of open source AI, includin…

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Episode 341 - Building More Gratitude Into Your Sexual Relationship 20:46

2M ago20:46

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Thanksgiving is a natural time to talk about what we’re grateful for, but we often forget to include our sexual relationship on that list. Gratitude is such a powerful force within relationships, and its influence can transform our sexual relationship into the one we’ve always dreamed of! When we actively choose to be grateful for our partner, it o…

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In conversation with Thomas Squeo, Thoughtworks CTO for the Americas 33:09

2M ago33:09

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What does it mean to be a technology leader today? What kind of challenges must you address? What questions do you need to answer? To explore all that — and dive into what it looks like from a Thoughtworks perspective — host Ken Mugrage spoke to Thomas Squeo, the CTO for Thoughtworks in the Americas. They discuss everything from keeping track of em…

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Back to First Principles | Productiv CTO Ashish Aggarwal 38:45

2M ago38:45

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Everyone knows the era of growth at all costs is over, but where does that leave us? And specifically, where does that leave founders? The answer is straightforward: founders have to start thinking like business people. This week, Conor Bronsdon interviews Ashish Aggarwal, founder and CTO of Productive and an active investor in over 30 companies. A…

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Episode 340 - Four Reasons She's Not In The Mood 17:43

2M ago17:43

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Desire is a topic that comes up a lot in my coaching business. Couples often wonder why she's just not in the mood so in this episode, we're going to talk about 4 possible reasons why. While this isn't a complete list, these are the reasons I hear most often. So listen in to not only find out why she's just not in the mood but also what you can do …

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The Real Measure of Success in Platform Engineering | MassDriver CEO Cory O'Daniel 45:04

2M ago45:04

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It’s time we recognize the idea of a ‘Golden Path’ is unrealistic. In this episode of Dev Interrupted, host Dan Lines is joined by Cory O'Daniel, CEO of MassDriver, to discuss Cory’s provocative article 'DevOps is Bullshit'. They cover the pitfalls of DevOps, the evolution of cloud operations and whether or not platform engineering is the solution …

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Episode 339 - Sexual Leftovers 18:34

3M ago18:34

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Have you ever felt like your sex life is stuck in a predictable, comfortable routine? It’s not unusual to feel this way but how do you get out of it? Let me answer that question and more in this episode. We will talk about a concept called “Sexual Leftovers,” those things that feel safe and not too scary in the bedroom, instead of the intimate conn…

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Themes from Technology Radar Vol.31 39:39

3M ago39:39

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Volume 31 of the Technology Radar will be released on October 23, 2024. As always, it will feature 100+ technologies and techniques that we've been using with clients around the world. Alongside them will be a set of key themes that emerged during the process of putting it together. We think they offer another way into the Radar and give a unique i…

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