In today’s episode of QA in a Box, host Chris Ryan shares a hilarious real-world quality assurance lesson from a Saturday morning bagel run gone wrong. When a simple bagel order turns into a mysterious Nova Cream Cheese surprise, Chris, Resident CTO, and Karen Mallory break down the unexpected QA failures, share practical tips from Karen’s Corner, and uncover how food orders and software testing have more in common than you think.

Tune in for relatable laughs, real-world quality lessons, and a reminder that verification matters — even when picking up breakfast.

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Dive into the world of AI-powered QA with QA in a Box Episode 42! Host Chris Ryan explores TestRigor, the codeless, AI-driven testing tool that’s revolutionizing quality assurance in 2025. From plain-English test creation to self-healing scripts, discover why TestRigor is the most talked-about tool in QA. Project Lead Karen Mallory shares expert tips in Karen’s Corner, while Resident CTO adds his quirky commentary. Perfect for QA engineers, developers, and tech enthusiasts looking to streamline testing and boost software quality. Tune in for insights, humor, and actionable advice! Also include is a classic sound byte from Levitz Furniture. Subscribe at www.cryan.com/Podcast and join the QA revolution. #QATesting #TestRigor #AITesting #SoftwareTesting #QualityAssurance

In this episode of QA in a Box, host Chris Ryan brings the ISTQB Foundation Testing Process to life with humor, insight, and real-world QA wisdom. Joined by the ever-sassy CTO and product lead Karen Mallory, the team explores the six core stages of software testing: Test Planning, Design & Implementation, Execution, Analysis, Reporting, and Evaluation. Whether you're preparing for the ISTQB certification or just want to sharpen your QA game, this episode makes the process entertaining, understandable, and genuinely useful.

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with this fun and insightful episode of "QA in a Box," where we connect historic heroics to Software Quality Assurance (QA). Host Chris Ryan, joined by the witty Resident Podcast CTO and savvy Product Lead Karen Mallory, uncovers how Paul Revere’s midnight ride, the Battle of Lexington Green, and the Old North Bridge standoff mirror modern QA challenges.

Learn how Revere’s warning parallels early bug detection, the "Shot Heard Round the World" reflects high-stakes software testing, and the Minutemen’s grit inspires QA resilience. Packed with humor, expert commentary, and actionable tips, this episode is perfect for QA professionals, software developers, and history fans alike.

What You’ll Discover:

• Early detection tricks from Paul Revere’s playbook
• Surviving critical testing moments like Lexington Green
• Building resilience in QA and product management
• Hilarious takes and practical advice from the CTO and Karen

Listen now at www.cryan.com/Podcast and see how the American Revolution can supercharge your QA strategy!

Is your QA process hanging by a thread? In this fun and eye-opening episode of QA in a Box, Chris Ryan explores the dangers of having a Single Point of Failure (SPOF) in your quality assurance workflow—from crashing automation servers to test case black holes.

Joined by our semi-clueless but lovable CTO, this episode is packed with tech tips, laughs, and practical strategies for building resilient, fail-safe QA environments. Whether you're a seasoned QA engineer or just trying to figure out what a regression test is, you’ll walk away knowing how to identify your SPOFs and fix them before they fix you.

Topics Covered:

• Common SPOFs in QA teams

• Real-world examples of test process failures

• How to build redundancy into your QA strategy

• CTO side commentary that will make you chuckle

In this insightful episode of QA in a Box, host Chris Ryan explores the wild world of Minimum Viable Products (MVPs). Learn what MVPs really are, how they’ve powered some of the biggest companies in tech, and why QA teams are the secret weapon behind successful launches.

Joined by our clueless but lovable CTO (who still thinks MVP means “Most Valuable Pancake”), Chris breaks down how to test early-stage products without losing your mind—or your snack stash.

👉 Perfect for QA engineers, product managers, startup founders, and anyone building software with duct tape and dreams.

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Keywords: MVP, Minimum Viable Product, QA in startups, QA in MVP, Agile QA, product launch testing, software QA podcast, QA comedy podcast, tech podcast for testers

What do Golf Spring Rules and Quality Assurance have in common? More than you think! In this episode of QA in a Box, host Chris Ryan and his snarky CTO discuss how defining test scenarios is like setting course boundaries, why great test cases are like a perfect golf swing, and how continuous testing keeps software—and the fairway—in top shape. Packed with humor, insights, and a few bad golf puns, this episode is a must-listen for QA pros and golf lovers alike! Tune in now at www.cryan.com/Podcast.

Ever sworn a bug was fixed, only to find out it never was? Or has your dev team gaslit you into believing a feature always worked that way? Welcome to the Mandela Effect in Software Quality Assurance!

Join Chris Ryan and his clueless but lovable CTO sidekick as they break down:

✅ Misremembered requirements & imaginary features

✅ False memories of bug fixes (or were they?)

✅ Parallel universes in debugging (Schrödinger’s bug, anyone?)

✅ Why documentation is our only hope against QA gaslighting

Tune in for laughs, tech insights, and a reality check at QA in a Box!

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