Matt Ray
Co-Host of Software Defined Talk
Matt Ray is a Sydney, Australia-based Technical Account Manager for Wiz. He is an active open source contributor, blogs at MattRay.dev and is @mattray on Mastodon, BlueSky, Slack, and GitHub. He has presented at OSCON, Velocity, DevOpsDays, OpenStack Summits, ChefConf, LinuxCon, SCALE and many other conferences and meetups.
Matt Ray has hosted 352 Episodes.
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Episode 535: Don’t put randomness in your workflow
August 29th, 2025 | 51 mins 24 secs
This week, we discuss AI disillusionment, the good and bad of AI use cases, and VMware news. Plus, we compare tech mergers to Taylor Swift’s engagement.
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Episode 534: Capitalism is working
August 22nd, 2025 | 1 hr 22 mins
This week, we discuss the US backing Intel, SaaS staying power, and AI’s impact on deep work. Plus, Matt Ray’s moving tips and more kolache talk in the after show.
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Episode 533: It’s a Type 2 Kolache
August 15th, 2025 | 1 hr 6 mins
This week, we discuss GPT 5.0, the emerging AI ecosystem, and why TAM is basically a bedtime story for investors. Plus, Coté serves up a masterclass on kolaches.
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Episode 531: YAYAML
August 1st, 2025 | 59 mins 5 secs
This week, we discuss the AI hype cycle, Astronomer’s viral moment, and yet another YAML flavor — KYAML. Plus, private equity is coming for your donuts.
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Episode 530: His proper name is Sasquatch
July 25th, 2025 | 47 mins 37 secs
This week, we cover AI going rogue, Cloudflare declaring independence, and the secure container craze. Plus, Matt bravely judges 9 new emoji.
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Episode 529: Windsurf, AI Agents, and Kiro
July 18th, 2025 | 47 mins 3 secs
This week, we discuss Windsurf being acquired (again), how much AI agents really help with coding, and AWS launching Kiro. Plus, Matt attempts to design a new closet.
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Episode 528: You can’t spell Clippy without CLI
July 11th, 2025 | 1 hr 9 mins
This week, we discuss the return of command line tools, Kubernetes embracing VMs, and the steady march of Windows. Plus, thoughts on TSA, boots, and the “old country."
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Episode 524: It’s a Box in a Box
June 20th, 2025 | 1 hr 3 mins
This week, we cover Apple’s WWDC updates—from containerization to Foundation Models—and the Linux Foundation’s new FAIR Package Manager. Plus, we crown the best SDT Uber rider.
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Episode 522: A 5-star cannot stand
June 6th, 2025 | 1 hr 20 secs
This week, we discuss Apple reversioning macOS, the steady state of private cloud, and Snowflake’s acquisition of CrunchyData. Plus, the eternal quest for a 5-star Uber rating.
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Episode 521: The MacGuffin
May 30th, 2025 | 1 hr 4 mins
This week, we discuss OpenAI acquiring io, Salesforce buying Informatica, and the future of AI agents. Plus, Coté shares details about a sensitive procedure and ceiling puzzles.
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Episode 520: Excited is overused
May 23rd, 2025 | 1 hr 3 mins
This week, we recap Microsoft Build, Google I/O, and Java turning 30. Plus, more Vegemite talk and a discussion on whether tech presenters really need to tell us they’re “excited.”
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Episode 519: This is a “hit by pitch”
May 16th, 2025 | 57 mins 59 secs
This week, we discuss Zenoss finally getting acquired, Databricks buying Neon, and the debut of WizOS. Plus, updates on OpenAI, Google, Apple—and hot takes on Marmite, Vegemite, and Emacs.
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Episode 518: It Is What It Is
May 9th, 2025 | 54 mins 15 secs
This week, we unpack what Uber’s CEO said, why the CNCF exists, and how companies chase the money. Plus, Coté stands alone in his love for rice cakes.
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Episode 517: Trademark’s in the Mail
May 2nd, 2025 | 1 hr 3 mins
This week, we discuss the new Slate Pickup, Synadia’s attempt to reclaim NATS from the CNCF, and the latest DORA AI report. Plus, Google leaves old Nest thermostats out in the cold.
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Episode 514: It’s All Affiliate Links
April 11th, 2025 | 59 mins 44 secs
This week, we discuss the rise of MCP, Google’s Agent2Agent protocol, and 20 years of Git. Plus, lazy ways to get rid of your junk.
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Episode 513: Put On A Musical
April 4th, 2025 | 47 mins 50 secs
This week, we discuss the shifting world of observability, the nightmare of “Configuration Hell,” and OpenAI’s latest valuation. Plus, a surprise Broadway musical review!