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 515: Rick Houlihan, MongoDB Field CTO on Document Databases

    April 18th, 2025  |  43 mins 2 secs

    Brandon talks with Rick Houlihan, Field CTO at MongoDB, about why document databases are more important than ever, how MongoDB fits into modern app architectures, and where AI comes into play. Plus, Rick shares the story of how he helped deprecate 3,000 Oracle databases at Amazon.

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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!

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    Episode 512: Let’s Not Ruin This

    March 28th, 2025  |  54 mins 55 secs

    This week, we discuss Apple’s AI struggles, the never-ending access management puzzle, and the latest Kubernetes vulnerability. Plus, let’s not kill the fun of Vibe Coding.

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    Episode 511: G-Wiz

    March 21st, 2025  |  56 mins 41 secs

    This week, we discuss Google acquiring Wiz, the rise of Vibe Coding, and what really counts as legacy software. Plus, Coté runs a post-acquisition all-hands meeting.

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    Episode 510: Vibe Code This Baby

    March 14th, 2025  |  56 mins 25 secs

    This week, we discuss Discord’s IPO plans, Cursor’s big raise, and how much coding developers actually do. Plus, is Southwest making a huge mistake with bag fees and assigned seats?

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    Episode 509: It’s like the Suburbs

    March 7th, 2025  |  52 mins 54 secs

    This week, we discuss IBM acquisitions, IDEs in the age of AI, and bidding farewell to Skype. Plus, the dos and don’ts of using chat in corporate meetings.

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    Episode 508: Software Defined Interviews Crossover: PaaS and Career Advice with Brian Gracely

    February 28th, 2025  |  1 hr 17 mins

    This week, we're sharing a Software Defined Interviews episode! Coté and Whitney talk with Brian Gracely from the Cloudcast and Red Hat about cloud news, PaaS evolution, and career advice. If you like this, subscribe to Software Defined Interviews for more great conversations!

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    Episode 507: Battery of Potential

    February 21st, 2025  |  1 hr 2 mins

    This week, we discuss how banks beat PayPal with Zelle, what the Wiz survey says about AI usage, and whether you can really “disagree and commit.” Plus, are multitools actually useful?

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    Episode 506: Put It On Ice

    February 14th, 2025  |  1 hr 5 mins

    This week, we discuss how LLMs are changing software development, OpenAI’s deep research, and why the Gartner Hype Cycle persists. Plus, a business plan built entirely around ice!

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    Episode 505: There Could be Extra Innings

    February 7th, 2025  |  59 mins 29 secs

    This week, we discuss cloud’s never-ending “early innings,” OpenAI Canvas vs. Gemini, and Dell’s RTO reversal. Plus, is there such a thing as too much optimism?

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    Episode 504: Socrates Didn’t Whiteboard

    January 31st, 2025  |  1 hr 7 mins

    This week, we discuss the latest news about DeepSeek, how to make sense of the countless hot takes, and a review of The Nvidia Way. Plus, some thoughts on Valentine’s Day.

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    Episode 503: Maybe Puppies Solve Everything

    January 24th, 2025  |  58 mins 3 secs

    This week, we explore how AI is reshaping software development, the slow adoption of Service Mesh, and the latest effort to modernize the U.S. Government. Plus, chili debates, and Wiz proves puppies make everything better.

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    Episode 502: Have a Plan or Throw It Away

    January 17th, 2025  |  1 hr 3 mins

    This week, we cover the Sonos executive shake-up, AWS CEO Matt Garman's take on AI, and check in on OpenTofu’s growth. Plus, some thoughts on broken windows and Emacs no longer being preinstalled on macOS.

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    Episode 501: Checkbox Features

    January 10th, 2025  |  1 hr 6 mins

    This week, we dive into the state of SBOMs, what’s going on with Harness, and the ongoing collision of tech and politics. Plus, Coté finds himself a stranger in the Texas he once called hom

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    Episode 500: 2024 Year in Review

    January 3rd, 2025  |  1 hr 13 mins

    This week, we recap the biggest tech news and trends of 2024, grade our predictions from the year, and look ahead to 2025. Plus, we share our New Year’s resolutions.