Practical Product Management Podcast

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Each week we peel back the layers of product management theory and dive into the nuts and bolts of making real decisions in high-stakes tech environments. Join us, Marilyn McDonald and Leah Farmer, as we share insights from our 20+ years at the forefront of Big Tech, Payments, Scaleups, and Startups. Having worked together at Amazon and Expedia, and been each other’s staunchest supporters and cheerleaders, we bring a unique blend of expertise, enthusiasm, and friendship to every episode. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newcomer to the field, our podcast promises not only to enlighten but also to entertain. Let's have some fun and learn together!

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S2:E23 Season 2 Wrap Up - CEO of Your Life

S2:E23 Season 2 Wrap Up - CEO of Your Life Practical Product Management Podcast

1 views - 2 months ago

S2:E22 - Best of Part 2 - Conversations that reminded us why product is a "people-first" craft.

S2:E22 - Best of Part 2 - Conversations that reminded us why product is a "people-first" craft. Practical Product Management Podcast

14 views - 2 months ago

S2:E21 - Best of Season 2, Part 1 - Highlights, lessons, & laughs from the first half of the season

S2:E21 - Best of Season 2, Part 1 - Highlights, lessons, & laughs from the first half of the season Practical Product Management Podcast

7 views - 3 months ago

S2:E20 - Designing for Play: Building Games That Bring People Together

S2:E20 - Designing for Play: Building Games That Bring People Together Practical Product Management Podcast

12 views - 3 months ago

S2:E19 - Fearless Fundamentals: How language, bravery, and trust shape great product teams.

S2:E19 - Fearless Fundamentals: How language, bravery, and trust shape great product teams. Practical Product Management Podcast

10 views - 4 months ago

S2:E18 - Making Pigs Fly: Turn early career lessons, empathy, & curiosity into product success.

S2:E18 - Making Pigs Fly: Turn early career lessons, empathy, & curiosity into product success. Practical Product Management Podcast

74 views - 4 months ago

S2:E17 - From MVPs to FAFO: Iterations, courage, and what it really means to learn fast in Product.

S2:E17 - From MVPs to FAFO: Iterations, courage, and what it really means to learn fast in Product. Practical Product Management Podcast

15 views - 5 months ago

S1:E16 - Nerds to Norms: Why real conversations still beats synthetic data in B2B product management

S1:E16 - Nerds to Norms: Why real conversations still beats synthetic data in B2B product management Practical Product Management Podcast

6 views - 5 months ago

S2:E15 - Running on Empty:Why high-achievers struggle to slow down, and what it takes to truly rest.

S2:E15 - Running on Empty:Why high-achievers struggle to slow down, and what it takes to truly rest. Practical Product Management Podcast

22 views - 6 months ago

S2:E14 - Make Space, Not Noise: How Great Product Leadership Starts with Listening

S2:E14 - Make Space, Not Noise: How Great Product Leadership Starts with Listening Practical Product Management Podcast

11 views - 6 months ago

S2:E13 - Better Together: How Mutual Respect, Curiosity, and Shared Goals Create the Best Teams

S2:E13 - Better Together: How Mutual Respect, Curiosity, and Shared Goals Create the Best Teams Practical Product Management Podcast

35 views - 7 months ago

S2E12: The Inside Job - Leadership, Self-Knowledge, & Communication Styles from the Inside Out

S2E12: The Inside Job - Leadership, Self-Knowledge, & Communication Styles from the Inside Out Practical Product Management Podcast

35 views - 7 months ago

S2:E11 - Year 1: Friendship, Frameworks, and the Future of Product

S2:E11 - Year 1: Friendship, Frameworks, and the Future of Product Practical Product Management Podcast

4 views - 7 months ago

S2:E10 - Stop Trying to Do It All: Feedback, Mentors, & Being Human as a Product Manager

S2:E10 - Stop Trying to Do It All: Feedback, Mentors, & Being Human as a Product Manager Practical Product Management Podcast

8 views - 8 months ago

S2:E9 - Practice Like You Play: How Product Teams Win with Clarity, Conflict, & Staying in the Game

S2:E9 - Practice Like You Play: How Product Teams Win with Clarity, Conflict, & Staying in the Game Practical Product Management Podcast

38 views - 8 months ago

S2:E8 - Film Festivals, Velociraptors, & Heart Surgery: Building Immersive Products in AR, VR, & AI

S2:E8 - Film Festivals, Velociraptors, & Heart Surgery: Building Immersive Products in AR, VR, & AI Practical Product Management Podcast

8 views - 9 months ago

S2:E7 - Ask for What You Want: Careers, Contracts, and Building Products That Work Everywhere

S2:E7 - Ask for What You Want: Careers, Contracts, and Building Products That Work Everywhere Practical Product Management Podcast

20 views - 9 months ago

S2:E6 - Help Me Understand Why: How "Dumb Questions" Might Save Your Product...and Your Startup

S2:E6 - Help Me Understand Why: How "Dumb Questions" Might Save Your Product...and Your Startup Practical Product Management Podcast

24 views - 10 months ago

S2:E5 - Govtech, Outcomes, & Impact: Building Meaningful Products in High-Stakes Environments

S2:E5 - Govtech, Outcomes, & Impact: Building Meaningful Products in High-Stakes Environments Practical Product Management Podcast

24 views - 10 months ago

S2:E4 - Beyond the Checkbox: The Future of Accessibility in Product Management

S2:E4 - Beyond the Checkbox: The Future of Accessibility in Product Management Practical Product Management Podcast

10 views - 11 months ago

S2:E3 - Finding the Right Boss - Why Your Next Boss Might Matter More Than Your Next Product.

S2:E3 - Finding the Right Boss - Why Your Next Boss Might Matter More Than Your Next Product. Practical Product Management Podcast

25 views - 11 months ago

S2:E2 - Full Impact, Fractional Time: Taking Ownership, Diagnosing Chaos, & Driving Impact

S2:E2 - Full Impact, Fractional Time: Taking Ownership, Diagnosing Chaos, & Driving Impact Practical Product Management Podcast

55 views - 1 year ago

S2:E1 - New Year, New Goals: Resolutions for Product Managers

S2:E1 - New Year, New Goals: Resolutions for Product Managers Practical Product Management Podcast

15 views - 1 year ago

S1:E22 - Tidings of Innovation & Cheer: AI, MVPs, and Leadership Lessons to Carry Into 2025

S1:E22 - Tidings of Innovation & Cheer: AI, MVPs, and Leadership Lessons to Carry Into 2025 Practical Product Management Podcast

73 views - 1 year ago

S1:E21 -Thanksgiving Special: Using Product Skills in Day to Day Life

S1:E21 -Thanksgiving Special: Using Product Skills in Day to Day Life Practical Product Management Podcast

47 views - 1 year ago

S1:E20 - The Courage to Create: Lessons in Resilience and Purpose from the Co-Founder of Femote

S1:E20 - The Courage to Create: Lessons in Resilience and Purpose from the Co-Founder of Femote Practical Product Management Podcast

42 views - 1 year ago

S1:E19 Short on Time, High on Output - Speed, Strategy, and Success as an Interim Product Manager

S1:E19 Short on Time, High on Output - Speed, Strategy, and Success as an Interim Product Manager Practical Product Management Podcast

30 views - 1 year ago

S1:E18 - Tricks, Treats, and Transitions: Navigating Employee Departures with Kindness & Help

S1:E18 - Tricks, Treats, and Transitions: Navigating Employee Departures with Kindness & Help Practical Product Management Podcast

19 views - 1 year ago

S1:E17 - PM Pivots: Thriving in Startups, Global Companies, and the Unlikely Places In Between

S1:E17 - PM Pivots: Thriving in Startups, Global Companies, and the Unlikely Places In Between Practical Product Management Podcast

29 views - 1 year ago

S1:E16 - The Technical Product Manager's Playbook: Curiosity, Simplicity, and Customer Focus

S1:E16 - The Technical Product Manager's Playbook: Curiosity, Simplicity, and Customer Focus Practical Product Management Podcast

40 views - 1 year ago

S1:E15 - Confirmation Bias is Killing Your Product: The Keys to Great Product Design

S1:E15 - Confirmation Bias is Killing Your Product: The Keys to Great Product Design Practical Product Management Podcast

44 views - 1 year ago

S1:E14 - Money Moves: Inside Fintech with PMs Who've Been There

S1:E14 - Money Moves: Inside Fintech with PMs Who've Been There Practical Product Management Podcast

33 views - 1 year ago

S1:E13 - The Dark Side of Product Management: Lies, Manipulation, Tracking & Echo Chambers

S1:E13 - The Dark Side of Product Management: Lies, Manipulation, Tracking & Echo Chambers Practical Product Management Podcast

34 views - 1 year ago

S1:E12 - Product Growth: From Idea to Impact (aka Haresh Convinces Us that His Job is a Real Job!)

S1:E12 - Product Growth: From Idea to Impact (aka Haresh Convinces Us that His Job is a Real Job!) Practical Product Management Podcast

137 views - 1 year ago

S1:E11 - Not Replaced, But Enhanced : The Role of AI in Product Management

S1:E11 - Not Replaced, But Enhanced : The Role of AI in Product Management Practical Product Management Podcast

28 views - 1 year ago

S1:E10 - Curious Minds Wanted: How to Hire Great Product Managers

S1:E10 - Curious Minds Wanted: How to Hire Great Product Managers Practical Product Management Podcast

32 views - 1 year ago

S1:E9 - The Great Restoration: How FinTech Must Adapt to Changing Markets

S1:E9 - The Great Restoration: How FinTech Must Adapt to Changing Markets Practical Product Management Podcast

61 views - 1 year ago

S1:E8 - Demystifying OKRs: Practical Insights for Product Managers

S1:E8 - Demystifying OKRs: Practical Insights for Product Managers Practical Product Management Podcast

65 views - 1 year ago

S1:E7 - Building Bridges: Psychological Safety in Product Management

S1:E7 - Building Bridges: Psychological Safety in Product Management Practical Product Management Podcast

33 views - 1 year ago

S1:E6 - Launches & Lessons: Navigating Success and Failure as a Product Manager

S1:E6 - Launches & Lessons: Navigating Success and Failure as a Product Manager Practical Product Management Podcast

20 views - 1 year ago

S1:E5 - The Change-Maker's Guide to Product: Simplify, Focus, Succeed

S1:E5 - The Change-Maker's Guide to Product: Simplify, Focus, Succeed Practical Product Management Podcast

142 views - 1 year ago

S1:E4 - Debunking Biggest PM Myths

S1:E4 - Debunking Biggest PM Myths Practical Product Management Podcast

39 views - 1 year ago

S1:E3 - The Myth of the Shiny Pretty Product: Building for Customers & Building for Business.

S1:E3 - The Myth of the Shiny Pretty Product: Building for Customers & Building for Business. Practical Product Management Podcast

33 views - 1 year ago

S1:E2 - Breaking Bad Habits in Product Management

S1:E2 - Breaking Bad Habits in Product Management Practical Product Management Podcast

32 views - 1 year ago

S1: E1 - Theoretical vs Practical Product Management

S1: E1 - Theoretical vs Practical Product Management Practical Product Management Podcast

121 views - 1 year ago

TRAILER: Practical Product Management Episode 1 - Theoretical vs. Practical

TRAILER: Practical Product Management Episode 1 - Theoretical vs. Practical Practical Product Management Podcast

73 views - 1 year ago