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
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Episode 425: Michael Kennedy on Python
July 28th, 2023 | 1 hr 7 mins
interview
Brandon interviews Michael Kennedy, host of Talk Python to Me and founder of Talk Python Training. They discuss Python’s rapid growth, replacing Excel Worksheets with Jypter Notebooks and why Python is the preferred language for AI. Plus, a few thoughts on podcasting and motorcycles
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Episode 424: William Morgan on Service Mesh, Linkerd and eBPF
July 21st, 2023 | 53 mins 15 secs
interview
Brandon interviews William Morgan, Buoyant CEO and creator of Linkerd. They discuss building cloud native platforms, the need for Service Mesh, Linkerd and eBPF. Plus, some thoughts on the rise of Rust as the preferred systems programming language.
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Episode 423: Is the enemy of my enemy my friend?
July 14th, 2023 | 1 hr 19 mins
This week we discuss the launch of Threads, the battle for Enterprise Linux and Coté tries HEY again. Plus, plenty of thoughts on packing for a long weekend.
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Episode 422: Corporation vs. Community
July 7th, 2023 | 1 hr 20 mins
This week we discuss RHEL licensing changes, check the vibe of DevOps and some thoughts on programing language. Plus, has ChatGPT already become boring?
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Episode 421: The Not Kubernetes Podcast, with David Heinemeier Hansson
June 30th, 2023 | 1 hr 27 mins
interview, notkubepod
Co-owner and CTO of 37signals, David Heinemeier Hansson is more commonly known as “DHH”. Famous as the creator of Ruby on Rails, Basecamp and HEY, David has made a career of being provocative on, and on behalf of, the Internet.
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Episode 419: Dotan Horovits on DevRel and OpenTelemetry
June 16th, 2023 | 39 mins 10 secs
interview
Matt Ray interviews CNCF Ambassador and Logz.io Principal Developer Advocate Dotan Horovits. They discuss the Israel tech scene, getting started with OpenTelemetry, and working in developer relations.
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Episode 418: I don’t like Anime
June 9th, 2023 | 1 hr 3 mins
This week we discuss the Gartner MQ for DevOps platforms, Apple’s announcements and Cisco’s attempt to simplify. Plus, some thoughts on Meatloaf and Anime.
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Episode 417: Every Salesforce is a Snowflake
June 2nd, 2023 | 1 hr 1 min
The week we discuss Enterprise Software hiding data, corporate status reports and a quick update on New Relic. Plus, Coté records using an ironing board from a Renaissance Hotel in Brussels.
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Episode 416: Exchange your “Buddy Bucks” for Nagios
May 26th, 2023 | 47 mins 2 secs
This week we discuss Private Equity buying New Relic and review the Gartner MQ for APM like no one else. Plus, some thoughts on yogurt, fruit and almonds…
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Episode 415: You can buy a lot of Nagios with that
May 19th, 2023 | 53 mins 48 secs
This week we discuss Coinbase's $65 million DataDog bill, the factors that drive developer experience, and Google Bard. Plus, some tips on London Airports and the ideal airport arrival time.
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Episode 414: Monolith vs. Microservices
May 12th, 2023 | 1 hr 14 mins
This week we discuss Monolith vs. Microservices , PassKeys replacing passwords and the return of Watson(x). Plus, some thoughts on the media and BlueSky.
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Episode 413: Swim between the flags
May 5th, 2023 | 41 mins 12 secs
This week we discuss Cloud Earnings, OpenCost and Opensource Redflags. Plus, Matt recounts his epic return trip home from Amsterdam.
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Episode 412: We’re at a Kubernetes Conference
April 28th, 2023 | 49 mins 8 secs
Matt, Coté and guest host Barton George record live from KubeCon EU. They discuss the Keynotes, Amsterdam grocery stores, A.I. coverage by tech media and reminisce about OpenStack. Plus, some thoughts on the Breakfast Buffet…
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Episode 411: Jamin Ball on Cloud Earnings
April 21st, 2023 | 55 mins 1 sec
interview
Brandon is joined by Jamin Ball, a partner at Altimeter Capital and the author of the "Clouded Judgement" newsletter. Together, they delve into the crucial financial metrics utilized in evaluating cloud-based enterprises and examine the standout performers in the fourth quarter of 2022.
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Episode 410: Jordan Tigani on the death of Big Data
April 14th, 2023 | 48 mins 55 secs
interview
This week Brandon talks to Jordan Tigani, the founder of MotherDuck. They explore how faster and cheaper computing is changing the way we handle Big Data and making it easier to analyze. Jordan also shares his insights on DuckDB, and his vision for MotherDuck.