
Drunk Agile
Dan Vacanti and Prateek Singh drink whisk(e)y and discuss various facets of agile software development. From scotch to bourbon and from metrics to human behaviour, we cover it all.
Latest episodes

May 30, 2023 • 11min
Episode 64 - Blocker Data Vs Ageing
Should you collect Blocker data? If yes, how do you use it? If not, what is an alternative?
#Nisha, Dan, and Prateek discuss this in the third episode recorded on the same night. #DrunkAgile tending towards #PlasteredAgile.

Apr 3, 2023 • 9min
Episode 63 - Audience Question - Monte Carlo And Weekends
Nisha, Dan, and Prateek answer an audience question about #MonteCarlo and the predicted date ending on a weekend. What does this mean in terms of #risk? Does the risk change based on how far out the forecast is?

Apr 3, 2023 • 23min
Episode 62 - Cycle Time And Weekends
Nisha, Dan, and Prateek talk through the effect weekends have on cycle time. Why they are included and what would be the effect if we did exclude them? Note : This episode includes the use of visuals and might be better experienced on Youtube.

Mar 1, 2023 • 16min
Episode 61 - Flow Metrics For Scrum
Nisha, Dan, and Prateek talk through the applicability of Flow Metrics in Scrum. Also, they are 'Flow Metrics', not 'Kanban Metrics'. ProKanabn.Org's new AFMS course covers this as well.

Feb 27, 2023 • 19min
Episode 60 - LeBron James And Forecasting
In this episode, Dan and Prateek inspect the results of Monte-Carlo forecasts for when in the season would LeBron James break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record. Nisha does her best airbud impression.

Feb 27, 2023 • 15min
Episode 59 - The Flaw Of Averages Part III
The last episode in the Flaw of Averages series. Nisha, Dan, and Prateek answer a distillation of multiple audience questions - What is the problem with single-point answers?

Feb 27, 2023 • 18min
Episode 58 - The Flaw Of Averages Part II
The Flaw of Averages Part II. In this sequel, Dan and Prateek take on data distributions and shapes. #Nisha calls out the bull in Weibull. It is normal for your data to not be normal.

Feb 27, 2023 • 17min
Episode 57 - The Flaw Of Averages
Nisha, Dan, and Prateek discuss Dr. Sam Savage's Flaw of Averages in this episode of #DrunkAgile. Have you been thinking of the world in terms of averages? If yes, hopefully, this episode will cure that ailment.

Jan 17, 2023 • 60min
Episode 56 - Drunk Agile Live! Holiday Special
ProKanban.org hosts Nisha, Dan, and Prateek for a live edition of Drunk Agile. In this Holiday Special, the Drunk Agile crew takes on a variety of questions from the audience.

Jan 17, 2023 • 19min
Episode 55 - When Will A New Feature Be Done
The hosts tackle the tricky question of estimating completion timelines for new features. They delve into Monte Carlo simulations, showcasing how these can enhance project predictions. Strategies for mastering delivery timelines are discussed, including continuous forecasting and managing concurrent tasks. Caution is advised regarding oversimplified predictions, urging listeners to share their own experiences. Tune in for insights that could transform your approach to Agile project management!