Software Defined Talk

A podcast about Enterprise Software and Cloud Computing that doesn't take itself too seriously.

About the show

Get ready for a weekly dose of all things Enterprise Software and Cloud Computing! Join us as we dive into topics including Kubernetes, DevOps, Serverless, Security and Coding. Plus, we’ll keep you entertained with plenty of off-topic banter and nonsense. Don’t worry if you miss the latest industry conference - we’ve got you covered with recaps of all the latest news from AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF).

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Episodes

  • Episode 554: The Alpha and The Omega

    January 9th, 2026  |  1 hr 12 mins

    This week, we discuss AI’s impact on Stack Overflow, Docker’s Hardened Images, and Nvidia buying Groq. Plus, thoughts on playing your own game and having fun.

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    Episode 553: 2025 Year in Review

    January 2nd, 2026  |  1 hr 9 mins

    This week, we review our 2025 predictions, discuss the big stories, and speculate on 2026. Plus, Coté dives deep into the EU broth market.

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    Episode 552: Tech Strategy: Past, Present, Future

    December 26th, 2025  |  1 hr 16 mins

    This week, Brian Gracely joins to dissect strategic choices made by Broadcom, Docker, Netflix and Intel. Plus: The AI Bifurcation—are models commodities or product pillars?

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    Episode 551: An Australian Documentary

    December 19th, 2025  |  1 hr 31 secs

    This week, we discuss Oracle’s AI vibes, Chainguard’s EmeritOSS, and GitHub’s pricing U-turn. Plus, a robust robot vacuum debate.

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    Episode 550: Typeface Philosophy

    December 12th, 2025  |  1 hr 10 mins

    This week, we discuss how Netflix is disrupting media, IBM’s Confluent acquisition, and Anthropic buying Bun. Plus, an important discussion on fonts and typography.

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    Episode 549: The Fermi Paradox of Agentic Development

    December 5th, 2025  |  1 hr 11 mins

    This week, we discuss AWS re:Invent announcements, Agentic Development, and OpenAI's Code Red. Plus, a Digital ID field test and more on silverware sorting.

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    Episode 548: Household CMDB

    November 28th, 2025  |  1 hr 2 mins

    This week, we discuss the Cloudflare outage, their current business strategy, and paying OSS maintainers. Plus, thoughts on loading the dishwasher and managing your home.

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    Episode 547: Whitney goes to KubeCon

    November 21st, 2025  |  1 hr 9 mins

    This week, Whitney Lee joins us to discuss KubeCon news, Coding Assistants, and conference tips. Plus, vegan food and note-taking recommendations.

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    Episode 546: The cURLing Test

    November 14th, 2025  |  1 hr 44 secs

    This week, we discuss Facebook scams, engineering management trends, and the past and present of curl. Plus, when’s the right time to put up the Christmas tree?

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    Episode 545: No one cares about Chickens

    November 7th, 2025  |  1 hr 12 mins

    This week, we discuss cloud earnings, Siri teaming up with Gemini, and AI bottlenecks. Plus, is cloning your dog weird?

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    Episode 544: The Enterprise Turing Test

    October 31st, 2025  |  1 hr 2 mins

    This week, we discuss Claude’s new Excel skills, whether AI is augmenting or automating humans, and the latest developer surveys. Plus, AI making the command line cool again!

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    Episode 543: Arts and Crafts

    October 24th, 2025  |  1 hr 6 mins

    This week, we discuss OpenAI’s new browser, AI trying to build spreadsheets, and when to use Claude skills. Plus, Coté explores the art of the perfect staycation.

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    Episode 542: Yuriy Shyyan on owning your own Cloud.

    October 17th, 2025  |  1 hr 2 mins
    interview

    Matt Ray talks to Yuriy Shyyan, the Director of Cloud Systems Architecture for OpenMetal. They discuss the cost of running your enterprise in the public cloud, high school hacking, building a business on OpenStack, and recognizing that cloud credits are an invitation to purchase a timeshare.

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    Episode 541: Why not do everything

    October 10th, 2025  |  54 mins 23 secs

    This week, we discuss Apps in ChatGPT, OpenAI’s Agent SDK and Codex. Plus, Matt has a possum problem down under.

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    Episode 540: How to build a factory

    October 3rd, 2025  |  1 hr 9 mins

    This week, we dig into the latest DORA report and OpenAI’s big product updates. Plus, some hot takes on airline status and the Eurostar.

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    Episode 539: The Final Demand

    September 26th, 2025  |  56 mins 3 secs

    This week, we cover Oracle’s OpenAI deal, the RubyGems drama, and Atlassian buying DX. Plus, does anyone still use widgets?