Software Defined Talk

Episode 294: I already have a job

April 16th, 2021  |  1 hr 4 mins

This week we discuss IBM’s Kyndryl, AWS launches OpenSearch and what makes a good strategy. Plus, how much do you really need to know about wine?

Episode 293: Don’t steal my kid’s bike, steal my bike

April 9th, 2021  |  1 hr 3 mins

This week we discuss the Supreme Court’s Ruling in Google vs. Oracle and the future of open source business models. Plus, do you really need a yard?

Episode 292: Wrap Around Analysis

April 2nd, 2021  |  59 mins 30 secs

This week we discuss a potential Box/Dropbox merger, Discord rumors and the meaning of work. Plus, what happens when you spill water on your laptop?

Episode 291: Master of the Coin

March 26th, 2021  |  1 hr 4 mins

This week we discuss Discord rumors, Slack Connect, the new AWS CEO and what would make Tableau and Salesforce better. Plus, why did Google Reader really get canceled…?

Episode 290: Make your own slides

March 19th, 2021  |  50 mins 15 secs

This week we discuss tech’s rich valuations, Airtable vs. Excel and the Goldman Analysts’ Presentation. Plus, some advice on when to buy a house.

Episode 289: The sabbatical is not going well

March 12th, 2021  |  1 hr 21 mins

This week we discuss how corporate life changes in a post-pandemic world, security startups raising VC and the adoption of Zero Trust. Plus, we test Coté’s geography skills.

Episode 288: The EULA of Life

March 5th, 2021  |  1 hr 4 mins

This week we discuss Redmonk’s Language Rankings, Okta buys Auth0 and Zoom Fatigue. Plus, Matt gets a puppy and explains why he needs a longer sabbatical.

Episode 287: The Bureaucracy Episode

February 26th, 2021  |  1 hr 25 mins

This week we discuss LinkedIn’s new marketplace, Platform9, TriggerMesh and Event-based Architectures. Plus, are meetings always bad?

Episode 286: Press the turbo button on that one

February 19th, 2021  |  1 hr 5 mins

This week we discuss the demise of the blameless post mortem, a $500 Million mistake and some forgiveness for Red Hat. Plus, a live update on the Texas Winter Apocalypse.

Episode 285: "Work is Punishment"

February 12th, 2021  |  48 mins 32 secs

This week, we discuss Googler’s ideas for making open source more secure, obsessing over top of funnel influencer lifestyle management, and a bit of surfing. The power at Brandon’s house went out just as we were starting, so it’s mostly just Matt and Coté.

Episode 284: That’s Mr. Jeff to you

February 5th, 2021  |  57 mins 38 secs

This week we discuss Amazon’s new CEO, AWS & GCP Earnings and Facebook vs. Apple. Plus, should you sign up for Clubhouse…?

Episode 283: There are no chicken tenders in calendaring

January 29th, 2021  |  1 hr 2 mins

This week we give our hot takes on GameStop, Clubhouse and Calendly. Plus, is Austin really a bad place to move?

Episode 282: The Engine Should Not Be the Differentiator

January 22nd, 2021  |  1 hr 6 mins

This week we discuss Elasticsearch changing their license and the merits of Bitcoin. Plus, what is the prefect age for reincarnation.

Episode 281: That’s a thing, I don’t need to read about it

January 15th, 2021  |  1 hr 1 min

This week we discuss VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger jumping to Intel and what is going on with DevSecOps. Plus, lots advice on picking movies both you and your partner will enjoy.

Episode 280: It would be nice if calendaring were fixed

January 8th, 2021  |  49 mins 51 secs

This week we offer advice to Zoom on why they should build a calendar and what companies they should acquire. Plus, Matt explains why you want to mount your browser tabs as files.

Episode 279: Squire Earle on securing the Enterprise

January 5th, 2021  |  1 hr 31 mins

interview

Brandon interviews Squire Earle who offers practical advice on how to secure your Enterprise. Plus, Squire shares some personal finance tips and explains how and why he takes mini-retirements.