Welcome to the first recorded episode of "This Week in Testing," your go-to community radio show hosted by Simon Tomes and testing community members. We're thrilled to have reached episode 43! It's incredible to see how far we've come, and we're edging closer to episode 50. A huge thank you to our returning listeners and a warm welcome to our newcomers. Each Friday, we dive into the latest happenings in the world of testing, share insights from the Ministry of Testing, and invite community members to join the discussion. 🔹 Episode Highlights: Introduction:* Reflecting on our journey towards episode 50.* Welcoming new and returning listeners.* Overview of the weekly debrief and community interactions. Community Wins:*Celebrating Javier Flores for finding his first bug with a new client.* Christine Pinto's success with a complex PR for an end-to-end flow.* Acknowledging the vibrant discussions on the essentials of testing. Origin Stories:* Inspiring career transitions shared by community members.* Highlighting unique paths into the world of software testing.* Encouraging listeners to share their own origin stories on the club forum. Community Discussions and Posts:* Engaging threads on niche testing experiences and defining what a software tester is.* Thought-provoking questions from Cameron Fairburn and the insightful responses they received.* Shout-out to Mahati Dandimhotler and Nazneen Ahmad for their contributions to the community. Collections and Posts:* New collections like the Community’s Guide to Quality Engineering.* Encouraging listeners to explore the treasure trove of resources on Ministry of Testing. Tools and Innovations:* A deep dive into the features and benefits of Bruno, a promising new tool for API testing.* Comparing Bruno with Postman and discussing the importance of supporting community-driven tools. Upcoming Events:* Previewing the Toolsmith episode of The Testing Planet.* Announcing meetups in various cities and highlighting the Office Hours initiative. Fun and Lighthearted Moments:* Sharing niche testing stories, from high heels to mobile operating systems. Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to join us live every Friday! Visit ministryoftesting.com/event to see the latest upcoming episodes. 🌐 Join the Conversation: * Subscribe to our newsletter - https://www.ministryoftesting.com/newsletter*  Follow us on LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ministry-of-testing*  Become a member at -  https://www.ministryoftesting.com/membership