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Our most popular pods in one fat feed! Too much technology would never be enough. Includes Heavy Networking, Network Break, Day Two DevOps, Packet Protector, and Network Automation Nerds. Plus new shows when they launch so you know about fresh awesomeness.

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Recent Guests

Simon Locke
Founder of RG Nets, focused on network automation
RG Nets
Episode: NB555: AI and APIs Drive HPE’s Dual-Platform WLAN Strategy; Dell, HPE Dangle VMware Alternatives
Ben Zilberman
Director of Product Marketing at Fortinet
Fortinet
Episode: PP088: How Fortinet Delivers Web App Security in the AI Era (Sponsored)
Brandon Hale
CTO at IBM SEV-1
IBM
Episode: NB553: Palo Alto Networks Acquires Chronosphere; New Agentic AI Products for Orchestration and Networking
Andy Lapteff
Senior Product Marketing Manager and fellow podcaster
Episode: TNO050: Resiliency and Transparency with Andy Lapteff
Urs Bauman
Maintainer of the Network Unit Testing System and network engineer
Swisscom
Episode: HN806: Let’s Get NUTS!
Marco Martinez
Architect at Swisscom and maintainer of NUTS
Swisscom
Episode: HN806: Let’s Get NUTS!
Darya Petrashka
Senior data scientist at SLB with a background in management and linguistics.
SLB
Episode: D2DO287: Leveling Up in Data Science
Joe Doherty
Product solutions architect at Cisco ThousandEyes
Cisco ThousandEyes
Episode: NB552: Nokia Switches On AI Ops; IBM Seeks a Quantum of Advantage
Steve Feldman
Board member at NANOG
NANOG
Episode: HN805: The Past, Present, and Future of NANOG

Hosts

Drew Connery-Murray
Co-host of multiple shows focused on networking and technology advancements, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience in the industry.
Jonna Johnson
Co-host and knowledgeable contributor sharing insights on technology and networking topics, engaging with both technical and general audiences.
Ethan Banks
An experienced co-host who provides technological expertise, particularly in network engineering and automation discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 154 ratings
  • Great listening with evolved insights on all things networking and adjacent. The old stories are the best.

    Audible
    5
    jason laidlaw
    United States10 months ago
  • Network Chat Crew

    Great listening with evolved insights on all things networking and adjacent. The old stories are the best.

    Audible
    5
    jason laidlaw
    United States10 months ago
  • Too Much Networking

    Is never a bad thing.

    This is my favorite and main podcast at the moment. I can hear about all kinds of topics going on in Networking today and stay up to date.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    skaterdudex
    United States6 years ago
  • An excellent resource

    I learn a great deal by listening to the weekly shows, including Network Break and the longer podcasts. As a Project Manager I need to keep up on the innovations in networking, and this is an excellent way to do so. If you're not listening, give it a try.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alex Pournelle
    United States7 years ago
  • The go to podcast for networkers

    I've been listening since 2011. Greg and Ethan have done remarkably well in not only maintaining the standard of the show, but improving it. They've maintained their independence in their own unique way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pakdude
    United States8 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the wealth of knowledge shared, rating it as an excellent resource for staying updated on networking innovations.
Overall, it is considered a must-listen for networking professionals and those eager to learn about the latest technology trends.
The content is highly regarded for balancing technical depth with engaging discussions, making complex topics accessible.
Some listeners note a bias in host opinions, particularly around industry giants, which may color discussions.

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#243
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Apple Podcasts
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TNO051: Networks That Do: From Automated to Autonomous Networks with Meter (Sponsored)
Q: What would you want some autonomous system or model to be able to do that would convince you that it's full autonomy?
I'd want to see a network that can autonomously handle upgrades and device configurations without human intervention after proper validation.
TNO051: Networks That Do: From Automated to Autonomous Networks with Meter (Sponsored)
Q: How do you know when it's been successful, especially when it comes to network automation?
Success can be determined by seeing people's eyes opened and them leaving with something they can try, as well as grassroots efforts emerging surrounding network automation.
D2DO288: Technology, Career, and Finding a Purpose with Deana Solis
Q: What advice would you give to someone graduating today?
Stay curious and be open-minded to feedback rather than focusing specifically on a skill set.
PP088: How Fortinet Delivers Web App Security in the AI Era (Sponsored)
Q: What does Fortinet offer specifically as it relates to web application security?
Fortinet provides a range of solutions including FortiAppSecCloud, which consolidates multiple security tools for ease of deployment.
PP088: How Fortinet Delivers Web App Security in the AI Era (Sponsored)
Q: How has the adoption of public cloud and the different microservice architectures affected the risk of web applications?
The shift complicates the security landscape by dispersing applications across multiple environments and increasing the attack surface.

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4. Andy Lapteff
5. Urs Bauman
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