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 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?

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    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.

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    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.

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    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…?

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    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?

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Episode 278: Sebastien Goasguen from TriggerMesh on becoming Serviceful

    December 29th, 2020  |  52 mins 31 secs
    interview

    Brandon interviews Sebastien Goasguen from TriggerMesh. They discuss his time in academia, how he got into cloud computing and why he started TriggerMesh. Plus, Sebastien tells us why South Carolina is the OpenStack capital of the world!

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    Episode 277: This episode was way better than I expected

    December 23rd, 2020  |  1 hr 8 mins

    This week we answer listener questions, recap the year’s top stories and make a few predictions. Plus, we select the slides of the year!

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    Episode 276: I don’t understand how that works but I want to learn more

    December 17th, 2020  |  1 hr 3 mins

    This week we discuss the state of virtual events, recent AWS re:Invent Announcements and the SolarWinds Hack. Plus, is YouTube Premium worth it…?

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    Episode 275: Your competition should not be your community

    December 11th, 2020  |  1 hr 6 mins

    This week we discuss CentOS going upstream, Kubernetes removes Docker support and who’s buying the AirPods Max. Plus, Coté critiques Apple’s Notes App.

  • Episode 274: Can we start a Slack Channel to discuss this?

    December 4th, 2020  |  1 hr 13 mins

    This week we discuss Salesforce acquiring Slack and recap all the important announcements from AWS re:Invent. Plus, some advice on chopping onions and robot vacuums.

  • Episode 273: Look at my iPad

    November 27th, 2020  |  56 mins 19 secs

    The week we preview AWS re:Invent, breakdown the latest CNCF Survey and discuss container adoption. Plus, a review of banking apps, Google Pay and an update on Coté’s quest to achieve the iPad Lifestyle.

  • Episode 272: This time we’re doing it in green

    November 20th, 2020  |  1 hr 4 mins

    This week we discuss IBM buying Instana, highlights from Kubecon and the rise of Substack. Plus, Coté updates us on his quest to live the iPad lifestyle.