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Software Defined Talk

Software Defined Talk LLC

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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1:06:44

Episode 532: Less Goofy. More Enterprise.

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2025/08/08

This week, we discuss cloud earnings, what’s driving valuations, and why AWS says it’s still early innings for cloud. Plus, Coté does a deep dive on Shipley Donuts.Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/live/7Bvu6GKJLPQ?si=Ibj_0pHyLrYJgr14) 532 (https://www.youtube.com/live/7Bvu6GKJLPQ?si=Ibj_0pHyLrYJgr14) Runner-up Titles Dangerous to do things in bed Free Donut Holes Dark Fiber BET A man can not believe anything that devalues their index funds. They just open sourced

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59:05

Episode 531: YAYAML

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2025/08/01

This week, we discuss the AI hype cycle, Astronomer’s viral moment, and yet another YAML flavor — KYAML. Plus, private equity is coming for your donuts.Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/live/Lul4dCCIT24?si=qeBAZXHmFBdRuuAx) 531 (https://www.youtube.com/live/Lul4dCCIT24?si=qeBAZXHmFBdRuuAx) Runner-up Titles Sometimes it’s hard to make money I’ve given into Big Donut Maybe you can fake your way through life At some point you have to have some expertise AI has no

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47:37

Episode 530: His proper name is Sasquatch

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2025/07/25

This week, we cover AI going rogue, Cloudflare declaring independence, and the secure container craze. Plus, Matt bravely judges 9 new emoji.Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/live/lRlWChvJ_m8?si=cZJ-0kzBrEH5ERZh) 530 (https://www.youtube.com/live/lRlWChvJ_m8?si=cZJ-0kzBrEH5ERZh) Runner-up Titles VP of getting it on Neutral trombone Good Margin Independent from what? The New Benevolence I have plenty of cynicism for other things Rundown Emojis Australian Bigfoot

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47:03

Episode 529: Windsurf, AI Agents, and Kiro

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2025/07/18

This week, we discuss Windsurf being acquired (again), how much AI agents really help with coding, and AWS launching Kiro. Plus, Matt attempts to design a new closet.Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/live/pgKJWAsku44?si=lGPcDqWYHBlbObMh) 529 (https://www.youtube.com/live/pgKJWAsku44?si=lGPcDqWYHBlbObMh) Runner-up Titles "The backlog will always be with you." The things I dream about… Closet debt It’s about the money They call it business for a reason The children

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1:09:37

Episode 528: You can’t spell Clippy without CLI

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2025/07/11

This week, we discuss the return of command line tools, Kubernetes embracing VMs, and the steady march of Windows. Plus, thoughts on TSA, boots, and the “old country."Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/live/W0_6hPybAsQ?si=QfWLvts-ueyATxtz) 528 (https://www.youtube.com/live/W0_6hPybAsQ?si=QfWLvts-ueyATxtz) Runner-up Titles Pool Problems Stockholm Pool Syndrome The Old Country VMs aren’t going anywhere Vaya con Dios This is why we have milk Why’s he talking about

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1:06:49

Episode 527: Victor Adossi on WebAssembly

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2025/07/04

Brandon interviews Victor Adossi, an engineer at Cosmonic. They discuss the state of WebAssembly, wasmCloud, and why Wasm is poised for growth. Plus, Victor shares what it’s like to live as an expat in Japan.Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 526 (https://youtu.be/i7PRMqYk-gM?si=dz_FKqcF3G9EI25m) Show Links Cosmonic (https://cosmonic.com/) Bytecode Alliance (https://bytecodealliance.org/) WebAssembly Specifications (https://webassembly.org/specs/) The WebAssembly Component Model

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1:12:34

Episode 526: The Optimist, the Origin, and the Deck

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2025/06/27

This week, we unpack The Optimist, the new Sam Altman biography; revisit OpenAI’s early days; and break down Coatue’s AI strategy deck. Plus, tips for squeezing in side projects between thought leadership presentations.Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 526 (https://www.youtube.com/live/1CnmEwdH6ME?si=64oVGDyCvXdzJeIj) Runner-up Titles Flow State Altman and AI Day 2 Thinking Growth Mindset Less of you You don't need a Harvard Business Review subscription to know that Running unnecessary

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15:49

Episode 525: AI Native vs. AI Add-on

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2025/06/25

This week, we try a shorter format inspired by the Dithering podcast. The conversation digs into the difference between apps built with AI from the ground up and those with AI bolted on after the fact.Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://youtu.be/VQYvNHZmZ-o) 525 (https://youtu.be/VQYvNHZmZ-o) Rundown Format inspired by Dithering (https://dithering.passport.online/member) An Interview with Cursor Co-Founder and CEO Michael Truell

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1:03:53

Episode 524: It’s a Box in a Box

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2025/06/20

This week, we cover Apple’s WWDC updates—from containerization to Foundation Models—and the Linux Foundation’s new FAIR Package Manager. Plus, we crown the best SDT Uber rider.Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/live/fNPlQJf7BSw?si=a7decAcUn1Hy-um6) 524 (https://www.youtube.com/live/fNPlQJf7BSw?si=a7decAcUn1Hy-um6) Runner-up Titles Infinite Workday. No more Eudora Revealed productivity. I threw up a tarp over my desk. We agreed to not talk about it It’s a box in a

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1:09:43

Episode 523: Sterling Chin on APIs, AI, and Building...

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2025/06/13

Brandon talks with Sterling Chin, Senior Developer Advocate at Postman, about building great APIs, why AI needs APIs, and what’s new at Postman. Plus, hear how he made the leap from 3rd-grade teacher to dev advocate.Episode Links Postman (https://www.postman.com) P (https://fnf.dev/43F4T8Z)OST/CON Keynote Recap (https://fnf.dev/43F4T8Z) Postman Agent Mode (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/84tsoc80l6t3y8i3vw30x/Sterling-Chin-on-APIs-AI-and-MCPs.paper?rlkey=syeyo75cfwm32tpnbb8mx1sdj&dl=0) Postman API

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1:00:20

Episode 522: A 5-star cannot stand

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2025/06/06

This week, we discuss Apple reversioning macOS, the steady state of private cloud, and Snowflake’s acquisition of CrunchyData. Plus, the eternal quest for a 5-star Uber rating.Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://youtube.com/live/2_81_RK24u0?feature=share) 522 (https://youtube.com/live/2_81_RK24u0?feature=share) Runner-up Titles Saudi crypto money You know what humans like? Buses I think we need 10 stars Snow lion Maslow’s hierarchy of enterprise needs The Alexandria datacenter for

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1:04:14

Episode 521: The MacGuffin

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2025/05/30

This week, we discuss OpenAI acquiring io, Salesforce buying Informatica, and the future of AI agents. Plus, Coté shares details about a sensitive procedure and ceiling puzzles.Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/live/pIp9PXs0SDQ?si=rfo5EdiQCSn_qJo4) 521 (https://www.youtube.com/live/pIp9PXs0SDQ?si=rfo5EdiQCSn_qJo4) Runner-up Titles Don’t ride a bike for a week You’ve got to focus on the important things What’s your NPS score? It all comes back to CSV THIS IS MY AI

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1:03:37

Episode 520: Excited is overused

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2025/05/23

Excited is overusedThis week, we recap Microsoft Build, Google I/O, and Java turning 30. Plus, more Vegemite talk and a discussion on whether tech presenters really need to tell us they’re “excited.” Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/live/4ar2nzlx3gw?si=pee9R6HbHN06etA2) 520 (https://www.youtube.com/live/4ar2nzlx3gw?si=pee9R6HbHN06etA2) Runner-up Titles We all need choices Vegans are against everything The problem is you shouldn’t be watching keynotes You’re

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57:59

Episode 519: This is a “hit by pitch”

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2025/05/16

This week, we discuss Zenoss finally getting acquired, Databricks buying Neon, and the debut of WizOS. Plus, updates on OpenAI, Google, Apple—and hot takes on Marmite, Vegemite, and Emacs.Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/live/gtm8WopIaOM?si=NsjyGL8As3sTLg7P) 519 (https://www.youtube.com/live/gtm8WopIaOM?si=NsjyGL8As3sTLg7P) Runner-up Titles Vegemite is still bad You’re probably eating it It’s a bold statement This episode’s all about us Pendantic is my jam They

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54:15

Episode 518: It Is What It Is

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2025/05/09

This week, we unpack what Uber’s CEO said, why the CNCF exists, and how companies chase the money. Plus, Coté stands alone in his love for rice cakes.Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 518 (https://www.youtube.com/live/h0RVI_IOZvo?si=tbRl4R8iwhDsLzu7) Runner-up Titles Go feral You’ve ruined eating for me Cultural tombstone The next step is “I told you so” Culture is what happens when you’re not talking about culture. You know, it’s terrible to run over someone The robots are just

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1:03:56

Episode 517: Trademark’s in the Mail

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2025/05/02

This week, we discuss the new Slate Pickup, Synadia’s attempt to reclaim NATS from the CNCF, and the latest DORA AI report. Plus, Google leaves old Nest thermostats out in the cold.Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is2JhdgLpIg) 517 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is2JhdgLpIg) Runner-up Titles We have a dumb house Ultimately I blame myself You can educate people, but they’re not going to listen It’s hard to have the same level of empathy with a talking

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1:07:32

Episode 516: Vibe Strategy

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2025/04/25

This week, we discuss Google being found to be a monopoly, OpenAI’s “offer” to buy Chrome, and some hot takes on JSON. Plus, is it better to wait on hold or ask for a callback?Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhUxUPJv5g4) 516 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhUxUPJv5g4) Runner-up Titles Just Fine The SDT “Fine” Scale Callback Asynchronous Friendship I would love to get to know you better…over text Send you Jams to the dry cleaners. JSON Take it

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43:02

Episode 515: Rick Houlihan, MongoDB Field CTO on...

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2025/04/18

Brandon talks with Rick Houlihan, Field CTO at MongoDB (https://fnf.dev/4ipjSI9), 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.Show Links MongoDB (https://fnf.dev/4ipjSI9) Contact Rick Houlihan LinkedIn: Rick Houlihan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickhoulihan/) Twitter/X: @houlihan_rick (https://x.com/houlihan_rick) SDT

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59:44

Episode 514: It’s All Affiliate Links

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2025/04/11

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.Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/live/o2bmkzXOzHE?si=bPrbuPlKYODQj88s) 514 (https://www.youtube.com/live/o2bmkzXOzHE?si=bPrbuPlKYODQj88s) Runner-up Titles They like to keep it tight, but I’ll distract them Bring some SDT energy Salesforce is where AI goes to struggle I like words Rundown MCP The Strategy Behind MCP

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47:50

Episode 513: Put On A Musical

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2025/04/04

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!Runner-up Titles We say we’re friends, but I don’t really know them Observability 2025 I don’t have any sympathy for anyone If you want to win observability, put on a musical Just is THE trigger word It’s a well-known Hell The blog posts are making me angry Rundown CISO MUSICAL | Official Broadway Trailer

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