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 questionButch MayhewButch's websiteButch's LinkedInBen DowenBen's LinkedInLisi HockeLisi's blogLisi's LinkedInNicola LindgrenNicola's YouTube channelNicola's blogThe book we're writing called "The Tester's Journey"!Nicola's first book "Starting Your Software Testing Career"!Nicola's LinkedInKaren ToddKaren's YouTube channelKaren's LinkedInDean MoonDean's websiteDean's LinkedInAsh Coleman HynieAsh's new product CountrPT!Ash's LinkedInKelsey HightowerKelsey's X (formerly Twitter) accountManchester Tech FestivalTheir websiteTheir founder Amy NewtonEmily O'ConnorEmily's LinkedInDorothy "Dot" GrahamDorothy's LinkedInJanet GregoryJanet's websiteJanet's LinkedInAbby BangserAbby's LinkedInMelissa EadenMel's blogMel's LinkedInStuff from Leigh's questionLeigh RathboneLeigh's LinkedInAlan PageAlan's newsletterAlan and Brent's podcastAlan's LinkedInThe Black Tech Unplugged Podcast hosted by Deena McKayNB (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 ZubyteNB (from Vernon): I blundered AGAIN 🤦🏾‍♂️! The name of the pod is Quality Bits, BITS! Not Bytes. Good grief. Sorry Lina 🙏🏾Daniel KnottDaniel's YouTube channel (with 107,000 subscribers at the time of writing 🤯)Daniel's blogDaniel's booksHands-On Mobile App Testing on LeanpubSmartwatch App Testing on LeanpubDaniel's LinkedInJoe ColantonioJoe's YouTube (with 387,000 subscribers at the time of writing 🤯)Joe's websiteStuff from Andy's questionAndy JohnsonAndy's LinkedInDel DewarDel's blogDel's PS5 botDel's LinkedInStuff from Emily's questionEmily O'ConnorEmily's LinkedInStuff from Mark's questionMark GillottMark's LinkedInStuff from Ide's questionIde KoopsIde's LinkedInStuff from the Anonymous questionChristian LeggetChristian's LinkedInJonathan MarshallJonathan's LinkedIn