Automation Testing Podcast 2026: New Schedule, Events, Discounts with Joe Colantonio
with Joe Colantonio
creator · Automation Guild
December 28, 2025 
Hosted by Joe Colantonio 
About this episode
This is a special end-of-year episode of the Automation Testing Podcast.
With family in town and a busy holiday season, Joe didn’t want to skip a week without checking in and saying thank you to the TestGuild community.
In this short episode, Joe shares:
A huge milestone as the podcast approaches its 13-year anniversary
Why the Automation Testing Podcast is moving from Sundays to Tuesdays starting in 2026
How loyal listeners can still get $100 off a full 5-day Automation Guild 2026 pass
A sneak peek at TestGuild IRL — live, in-person events coming next year
Gratitude for the listeners, YouTube community, and sponsors who make TestGuild possible
If you’re a software tester, automation engineer, or QA leader looking ahead to 2026, this episode lays out what’s coming — and how to stay connected.
Discount code: 100GUILDCOIN (https://testguild.me/podag26)
Questions or ideas? Email Joe directly at [email protected]
As always — test everything, and keep the good.
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