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Welcome to the Porch!

On The Product Porch, every topic is a product topic. Pull up a virtual chair and join Todd, Joe, and Ryan—three friends and experienced product managers—as they make product management real and relatable. As passionate product people, we see a need for some “real talk” in the Product Management podcast landscape. Not everyone is a product manager at a tech giant or a Silicon Valley startup. So why are most product podcasts focused on them!? At The Product Porch, we’re here to help you navigate the challenges and celebrate the victories of your product career with friendly, casual conversations.

From exploring the Jobs-to-be-Done theory to debating the necessity of industry experience for product manager roles, we dive into all aspects of product culture and uncover the nuances and realities of a modern product manager. Each episode is a mix of humor, real-life examples, and actionable advice, making complex concepts easy to understand and apply.

Why Listen?

Are you starting out in product management and eager to sharpen your skills and advance your career? Or maybe you’re an experienced product professional looking for practical ideas and validation to take the next step. The Product Porch is your go-to resource. We focus on real-world scenarios, offering practical insights and advice you can apply every day.

Real-World Insights: Get practical advice to overcome the day-to-day challenges product managers face, not just theoretical concepts.
Diverse Perspectives: Benefit from multiple viewpoints as you hear stories on topics from product management, business, and life.
Community Feel: Laugh with us and become part of a conversation among friends, not just a listener in the background.

Ready to level up your product management journey? Tune in to The Product Porch. Listen to an episode now and join the porch where every topic is a product topic.

Hi, my name is Todd Blaquiere. People call me Snoop Toddy Todd. Okay, well, they used to in high school. Well, my friends did. Okay, fine, I gave that nickname to myself!

If you listen to The Product Porch, sure you’re going to hear stories about using product management techniques with my kids, because “Product is Life.” I’ll also pound the pulpit about empowering product managers to learn and thrive through discovery and experimentation or what I call, “The Righteous Path.”

I sincerely believe that product is all about people. The people you collaborate with and the people who buy and use your products. A focus on people will have a greater impact on the bottom line than a focus on the bottom line would.

Hey there! I’m Joe Ghali, your go-to for all things product management; with a side of softball. By day, I help product teams turn ideas into strategies, teaching the art of product management. By evening, I’m coaching the next generation of softball all-stars or cheering on the Atlanta Braves.

Just like a great baseball game, product management is all about teamwork. Whether in the office or on the field, success comes from playing to everyone’s strengths and pulling together towards a common goal.

Join me on the porch as we dive into product management and explore the parallels in sports and life. Expect insights, laughs, and a shared love for making every play count!

Ryan Cantwell here, your pal in product! I believe product management should be accessible. I pay the bills as a consultant and coach breaking down barriers and helping product managers discover their superpowers. My product management mantra? "If an experience isn't fun, people won't engage. If they are not engaged, they are not receiving value. If they are not receiving value, what's the point!?"

I love building relationships and challenging the status quo using storytelling and tools from the Design Thinking playbook.

I can't wait to hang out and share my stories and scars from the world of product management. Let's have fun, one podcast at a time!