# WireMock with Tom Akehurst

An episode of [TestGuild Automation Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/826722706), 22 Jun 2025, 39 min.

Audio: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/testtalks/tgaTomWireMock550.mp3?dest-id=184057

In this episode, we sit down with Tom Akehurst, the creator of WireMock, the popular open-source API mocking tool now powering simulation at scale in modern development pipelines. We unpack the real-world benefits of API mocking, when to simulate vs. integrate, and how WireMock Cloud is helping teams manage drift, complexity, and change. If you're exploring API testing, mocking tools, or wondering how OpenAPI, AI, and MCP (Model Context Protocols) fit into the picture—this one's for you.

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