Surfing Chaos Audio Newsletter

Dave Prior and Stuart Young

The world won't wait for you to get your act together. Every two weeks, Dave Prior and Stuart Young deliver 15 minutes of straight-up practical wisdom to help you build the EQ and resilience you need to thrive when everything's falling apart. This is the audio companion to their book No One Is Coming to Save You: The Power-Ups You Need to Surf the Chaos—and their monthly podcast Systems of Imperfection. Each episode is designed to be fast, useful, and impossible to ignore. What you'll get: Use This! – Tools and resources we actually use (and aren't paid to pitch)Looping – The workplace dysfunction we can't stop watching—and what it teaches usThrowing Bones – Emerging trends where project management, agile, lean, and visual work collideShameless Promotions – Where to find us live and what we're up to No fluff. No filler. Just the skills you need to show up, serve others, and stop waiting for someone else to fix things.

Episodes

  1. Storytelling and the AI Ready Project Manager

    Apr 23

    Storytelling and the AI Ready Project Manager

    In this episode, Stu and Dave discuss the power of storytelling, the impact of AI on project management, time management strategies, upcoming training sessions, and their activities at the Vancouver Scrum Gathering. Global Scrum Gathering Vancouver 2026 - May 3-6 https://www.scrumalliance.org/events/global Dave's Sessions Gain Confidence as an AI Ready Project Manager - April 28 11 AM Eastern https://maven.com/p/4ac5d0/gain-confidence-as-an-ai-ready-project-manager AI Ready Project Manager One Day Accelerator - May 23 https://maven.com/c4g-academy/ai-ready-project-manager Dave's Scrum Certification Classes: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dave-prior-classes-4758623 Stuart's Sessions Visual Thinking for Effective Collaboration - April 27 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stuartyoungtrainingltd/2090279 All Stu's upcoming classes https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stuartyoungtrainingltd Find Stuart https://linktr.ee/stuartliveart Find Dave https://linktr.ee/mrsungo No One Is Coming to Save You: The Power-Ups you need to surf the chaos Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/yv7chp54Leanpub: https://leanpub.com/surfthechaos

    8 min
  2. AI & the Project Manager EP005

    Apr 7

    AI & the Project Manager EP005

    This episode explores the integration of AI into enterprise, project management in the AI era, and future skills needed to thrive alongside AI. Guests share insights on AI readiness, skill development, and upcoming training opportunities. Takeaways AI readiness programs provide valuable insights into enterprise AI adoptionProject managers need to adapt to AI-driven workflows or risk obsolescenceDeveloping visual thinking skills enhances communication and collaboration in AI contexts Chapters 00:00 Skills in the Age of AI 02:16 The Role of Project Management in AI 03:41 Future Trends and Skills Investment 05:04 Systems of Imperfection Podcast Introduction 06:29 Visual Thinking and Communication Links AI Ready Certification by C4G Enterprises - https://maven.com/c4g-academy/ai-readySystems of Imperfection Podcast - https://systemsofimperfection.riverside.com/The Responsive Chord by Tony Schwartz https://tinyurl.com/4sb4kcvj Find Stuart  linktr.ee/stuartliveart

 Find Dave  linktr.ee/mrsungo To get a discount on upcoming classes just email dave@drunkenpmradio.com No One Is Coming to Save You: The Power-Ups you need to surf the chaos
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    8 min

  3. Mar 24

    Surfing Chaos Episode 004 - Stu’s Big One

    Agile or waterfall? Wrong question. In our latest Surf the Chaos episode, we revisit a topic that keeps coming up — organizations aren't choosing between methodologies anymore. They're dissolving the barrier entirely and just grabbing whatever tool works. Multifaceted skills are winning over rigid roles. And in our Throwing Bones segment, we get into something that'll resonate with anyone job hunting right now: the ATS screening system is starting to crack. Resumes are being gamed, fake candidates are appearing in interviews, and the whole process is slowly having a break down — but there's a glimmer of hope with groups working to bring humans back into hiring. Episode 4 is out now. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. #SurfTheChaos #Agile #FutureOfWork #Hiring #Podcast #neuland Neuland https://www.neuland.com/ Find Stuart linktr.ee/stuartliveart Find Dave linktr.ee/mrsungo No One Is Coming to Save You: The Power-Ups you need to surf the chaos Amazon: tinyurl.com/yv7chp54Leanpub: leanpub.com/surfthechaos

    13 min

  4. Mar 10

    Future Skills EP003

    Your job title explains where you've been. Your skills define where you're going. On the latest episode of Surfing Chaos, Stuart and Dave dig into why that distinction matters more than ever — LinkedIn is reporting a 25% increase in skill-based job postings, growing five times faster than traditional hiring criteria. The skills rising to the top aren't technical tools. They're human ones: analytical thinking, resilience, emotional intelligence, curiosity. And they raise an interesting question — is project management a skill, or a professional craft built over decades? Episode 3 is out now. Link in the comments. Upcoming Classes and Events March 12: CSPO (Dave)March 16: ACSPO (Dave)April 13: CSM (Dave)April 27: Visual Thinking for Collaboration micro-credential (Stuart)May 11–12 CSPO in Birmingham face-to-face (Stuart)June 10 CSPO in Edinburgh (Stuart) Find Stuart https://linktr.ee/stuartliveart Find Dave https://linktr.ee/mrsungo No One Is Coming to Save You: The Power-Ups you need to surf the chaos Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/yv7chp54 Leanpub: https://leanpub.com/surfthechaos ****************************************************** The soundbed at the start and end of the podcast was built using samples from https://freesound.org/ Waves on Rocks with CP water and surf.wav by sparxx001 -- https://freesound.org/s/684383/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 SFXShuffling Dominos_Ennerdale_Xena_Owsfx.wav by Xena123457 -- https://freesound.org/s/709628/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 RussianMeteorite_SFX.flac by jongrubbs -- https://freesound.org/s/178182/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Weather station on 5450 kHz in USB RAF Volmet 220113.wav by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/614719/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Sounded created using the following samples: Floyd Filtertron Riding G.wav by aceinet -- https://freesound.org/s/424240/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

    11 min

  5. Feb 25

    Index Cards and Envelopes - The Manifesto is Nigh! EP002

    Busy brain? Moving feet? This one's for you. In this episode, Dave and Stu cover the tools, trends, and mindset shifts worth your attention right now. Stu makes the case for a surprisingly powerful low-tech feedback tool (index cards and envelopes — trust the process), then calls out the "waiting trap" that's keeping too many people stuck while the world moves on without them. Dave shares a heads-up on the upcoming Enterprise Agility Manifesto, dropping March 3rd from PMI and the Agile Alliance — and tempers expectations with just the right amount of agile-community realism. Plus: upcoming training classes, a CSPO in Edinburgh, a talk in Finland, and a book your mother-in-law might just love. Short. Sharp. Worth your time. Find Stuart https://linktr.ee/stuartliveart Find Dave https://linktr.ee/mrsungo No One Is Coming to Save You: The Power-Ups you need to surf the chaos Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/yv7chp54 Leanpub: https://leanpub.com/surfthechaos ****************************************************** The soundbed at the start and end of the podcast was built using samples from https://freesound.org/ Waves on Rocks with CP water and surf.wav by sparxx001 -- https://freesound.org/s/684383/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 SFXShuffling Dominos_Ennerdale_Xena_Owsfx.wav by Xena123457 -- https://freesound.org/s/709628/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 RussianMeteorite_SFX.flac by jongrubbs -- https://freesound.org/s/178182/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Weather station on 5450 kHz in USB RAF Volmet 220113.wav by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/614719/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Sounded created using the following samples: Floyd Filtertron Riding G.wav by aceinet -- https://freesound.org/s/424240/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

    8 min

  6. Feb 11

    The Lost Art of Planning and RTO Ep001

    In this eye-opening episode, Dave and Stu explore how organizations lose their edge by mistaking agility for abandoning solid project management. They reveal the perilous consequences of sacrificing skills for surface-level agility and offer practical steps to regain control before chaos takes over. Discover why planning skills are collapsing, how to identify and fix skill gaps, and the critical role human skills play as return-to-office trends revive collaboration. Perfect for project managers and leaders, this episode is your blueprint for thriving amid chaos and complexity. The Plaud Note Pro https://www.plaud.ai/products/plaud-note-pro Find Stuart https://linktr.ee/stuartliveart Find Dave https://linktr.ee/mrsungo No One Is Coming to Save You: The Power-Ups you need to surf the chaos Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/yv7chp54 Leanpub: https://leanpub.com/surfthechaos ****************************************************** The soundbed at the start and end of the podcast was built using samples from https://freesound.org/ Waves on Rocks with CP water and surf.wav by sparxx001 -- https://freesound.org/s/684383/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 SFXShuffling Dominos_Ennerdale_Xena_Owsfx.wav by Xena123457 -- https://freesound.org/s/709628/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 RussianMeteorite_SFX.flac by jongrubbs -- https://freesound.org/s/178182/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Weather station on 5450 kHz in USB RAF Volmet 220113.wav by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/614719/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Sounded created using the following samples: Floyd Filtertron Riding G.wav by aceinet -- https://freesound.org/s/424240/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

    9 min
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The world won't wait for you to get your act together. Every two weeks, Dave Prior and Stuart Young deliver 15 minutes of straight-up practical wisdom to help you build the EQ and resilience you need to thrive when everything's falling apart. This is the audio companion to their book No One Is Coming to Save You: The Power-Ups You Need to Surf the Chaos—and their monthly podcast Systems of Imperfection. Each episode is designed to be fast, useful, and impossible to ignore. What you'll get: Use This! – Tools and resources we actually use (and aren't paid to pitch)Looping – The workplace dysfunction we can't stop watching—and what it teaches usThrowing Bones – Emerging trends where project management, agile, lean, and visual work collideShameless Promotions – Where to find us live and what we're up to No fluff. No filler. Just the skills you need to show up, serve others, and stop waiting for someone else to fix things.

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  • Creator
    Dave Prior and Stuart Young
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  • Episodes
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    © 2026 Dave Prior and Stuart Young
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