Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenches

Vasco Duarte, Agile Coach, Certified Scrum Master, Certified Product Owner

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Agile Transformation

Project Management

Software Development

Agile Practices

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Artificial Intelligence

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Every week day, Certified Scrum Master, Agile Coach and business consultant Vasco Duarte interviews Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches from all over the world to get you actionable advice, new tips and tricks, improve your craft as a Scrum Master with daily doses of inspiring conversations with Scrum Masters from the all over the world. Stay tuned for BONUS episodes when we interview Agile gurus and ... more

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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	300	Founded	11 years ago
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When Management Writes a Book — AI, Strict Process, and the Missing Court System | Alf Dobbert-Baums

Alf Dobbert-Baums: When Management Writes a Book — AI, Strict Process, and the Missing Court System Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website... more

Yesterday • 17 min

The Team That Decided Sprint Goals Were Optional | Alf Dobbert-Baums

Alf Dobbert-Baums: The Team That Decided Sprint Goals Were Optional Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes.... more

21 Jul 2026 • 17 min

The Two-Country Scrum Team and the Rapport That Never Showed Up | Alf Dobbert-Baums

Alf Dobbert-Baums: The Two-Country Scrum Team and the Rapport That Never Showed Up Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: bit.ly/... more

20 Jul 2026 • 16 min

The Hydra Product Owner and the PO Who Made Trust Possible | Mirco Gerling

Mirco Gerling: The Hydra Product Owner and the PO Who Made Trust Possible Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: bit.ly/SMTP_Show... more

17 Jul 2026 • 15 min

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Recent Guests

Alf Dobbert-Baums

Scrum Master, Agile Coach, and systemic organizational consultant; led Agile transformation at Verti

Verti

Episode: The Two-Country Scrum Team and the Rapport That Never Showed Up | Alf Dobbert-Baums

Mirco Gerling

Experienced Scrum Master in the public sector in Germany with a strong IT background

Public sector (Germany)

Episode: When the Scrum Guide Isn't the Rulebook — A Scrum Master's First Conflict with Management | Mirco Gerling

Aliu Adewale

Guest on the show, discussing prioritization and real-world team challenges

Episode: When Everything Is a "Must-Have," Nothing Is—Prioritization for Real-World Teams | Aliu Adewale

Gunnar Fischer

Product Owner

Episode: From Staying in Your Line to The Connected Product Owner—Two Patterns Every Scrum Master Should Recognize | Gunnar Fischer

Olaitan Fashanu

Coaching Wednesday guest proposing topics on team synergy

Episode: Three Teams, Three Backlogs, One Feature—Can You Make Them See Each Other? | Olaitan Fashanu

Aimé Flemm

Guest from the Netherlands discussing organizational design and Agile transformations

Episode: Culture Follows Structure — Why Some Teams Self-Destruct By Design | Aimé Flemm

Phil Le-Brun

Executive with experience at McDonald's and Amazon Web Services

Amazon Web Services

Episode: BONUS Why Your Organization Is Still a Factory — And What an Octopus Can Teach You About Transformation With Phil Le-Brun and Dr. Jana Werner

Jana Werner

Executive with experience at McDonald's and Amazon Web Services

Amazon Web Services

Episode: BONUS Why Your Organization Is Still a Factory — And What an Octopus Can Teach You About Transformation With Phil Le-Brun and Dr. Jana Werner

Mooly Beeri

Seasoned advisor on software engineering excellence and AI-enabled SDLC

Better Software Lab

Episode: BONUS Why More Code Doesn't Mean Better Software — And Where AI Actually Helps Your SDLC With Mooly Beeri

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Vasco Duarte

Host of the series focused on practical agile coaching and Scrum Mastery, featuring guests from around the world.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 401 ratings

Change leadership beyond the tools
Vasco’s conversations and insights transcend the tools that delivery agility to the leadership behaviors and practices the at enable sustainable transformation and operational excellence. Great tips for change leaders no matter your discipline or industry.
Apple Podcasts
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Katie Anderson - KBJAnderson
United States4 months ago
Good stuff
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Pedro K
8 months ago
Thank you
I am a product owner working for a leading bank in singapore. I absolutely love some of the conversations that Vasco has with his guests. Amazing learning !
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sutresrtsx
Singapore2 years ago
Need more diverse scrum master experiences
It would be advantageous to have Scrum Masters with experience across various domains, such as banking, pharmacy, and other sectors where software development is prevalent. This diversity would bring a versatile range of working styles and practices to our software development processes, enhancing our overall effectiveness and adaptability as Scrum Masters.
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Agile ruby
United States2 years ago
The podcast feels like a company trying to promote itself instead of being an entertaining and educational resource. Although this is in English the host and many of the guests have a thick accent that takes away from the show. I would skip this one, there are many other better casts out there.
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Apple Podcasts	#56	United States/News/Tech News
Apple Podcasts	#138	United Kingdom/News/Tech News
Apple Podcasts	#168	Canada/News/Tech News
Apple Podcasts	#32	Germany/News/Tech News
Apple Podcasts	#64	Australia/News/Tech News
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When the Scrum Guide Isn't the Rulebook — A Scrum Master's First Conflict with Management | Mirco Gerling

Q: What practical steps helped you align leadership and the team on boundaries for self-management?

Tools like delegation poker and delegation boards, plus regular conversations with management after each Sprint, helped surface what decisions belong to whom and made the limits of self-management visible.

When the Scrum Guide Isn't the Rulebook — A Scrum Master's First Conflict with Management | Mirco Gerling

Q: How did you realize you were hitting a conflict between self-management and management?

I realized it during early attempts to treat Scrum as a strict rulebook and when the organization failed to recognize the boundaries of self-management, leading to clashes over timeboxing and decision-making power.

The Silence Test — How to Know Your Team Doesn't Need You Anymore | Mirco Gerling

Q: What is your favorite Agile retrospective format and why?

Mirco explains using Liberating Structures as a universal, low-prep framework that scales to large groups, highlighting practical exercises like 1-2-4-All, and even recounts an outdoor park-based retrospective during the pandemic to keep energy high and participation equal.

The Hydra Product Owner and the PO Who Made Trust Possible | Mirco Gerling

Q: Mirco, what was the best product owner you've worked with and how did they operate differently?

The best PO I recall exercised clear, well-structured user stories with precise acceptance criteria, stayed closely engaged with stakeholders, and leveraged ongoing conversations and testing to ensure every detail was understood and agreed upon, which fostered trust and helped the team stay aligned across multiple sprints.

Healthy Flow of Value in a Healthy Work Environment—The Ecosystem Definition of Success | Gunnar Fischer

Q: What is Gunnar's favorite Agile retrospective format and why?

Gunnar emphasizes a practical approach: any format that helps the team reflect clearly on what happened, what was decided, and what will be done next, with a preference for a structured, repeatable process that prevents drifting and keeps people aligned.

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A daily-focused show delivering practical, how-to guidance for Scrum Masters and Agile coaches. Episodes center on anti-patterns in Scrum, effective product ownership, team engagement, retrospectives, and scaling agile practices, often featuring real-world case studies and actionable tips. Guests include product owners, agile coaches, and practitioners who share concrete experiences—from improving team communication to aligning product and delivery—and episodes frequently promote ongoing learning through a members-only community. The format is short, crisp, and retirement of voice, aiming to help listeners apply insights directly to their teams and organizations. Notably, the host emphasizes hands-on coaching, practical frameworks, and brid... more

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