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The Simple Talk Podcast

Steve Jones, Grant Fritchey, Kellyn Gorman, Pat Wright

The Simple Talk Podcast, brought to you by Redgate Software"s Simple Talk site, features hosts Steve Jones, Grant Fritchey, Kellyn Gorman and Pat Wright as they discuss technology adoption, career stories, industry challenges and more. From database management and DevOps, to data security and programming techniques, it"s a must-listen for tech industry professionals and enthusiasts. www.red-gate.com/simple-talk/ www.red-gate.com/simple-talk/podcasts/

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27:15

Making stuff go faster, from databases to the race...

The Simple Talk Podcast ·

2026/04/07

Steve visits Microsoft Data Platform MVP and data consultant Matt Gordon near his home in Lexington, KY. They discuss his love of making databases go faster, AI, the pros and cons of MS Fabric, data quality, community involvement, and much more. Plus, learn all about Matt's passion for motorsport and what he currently races on the track. Want to see Matt's car and learn more about his racing adventure? Watch from 27 minutes in the video here. Check out Lean TECHniques at

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23:49

Why SSIS will never die - with Tim Mitchell

The Simple Talk Podcast ·

2026/03/12

Steve is joined by business intelligence architect and author Tim Mitchell. They discuss why SSIS will never die, the general pros of cons of integration services, the evolution from XML to JSON, how AI can help with coding, and taekwondo – among other topics! Recorded on-site at PASS Data Community Summit 2025. Visit Tim's website PASS Data Community Summit – join us in 2026! Watch or listen to all episodes of the Simple Talk podcast

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23:17

The benefits of leadership coaching in the tech...

The Simple Talk Podcast ·

2026/02/26

Steve is joined by Cindy Gross to discuss leadership coaching in the technology industry – what it is, how it works, and the many benefits it brings. Recorded on-site at PASS Data Community Summit 2025 in Seattle. Cindy is an executive coach and Adaptive Leadership Expert with 25 years in the US tech industry. As a former SQL Server Master (MCM) and expert in cross-organizational navigation at Microsoft, she transformed her focus from complex technical systems to empowering leaders within systemic

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28:35

Rollback vs Roll Forward in Databases

The Simple Talk Podcast ·

2026/02/11

Rollbacks act as an 'undo' for databases, but why are they important, what happens if you can't roll back, and how do you prevent even needing to in the first place? Steve, Kellyn, Grant & Pat try to answer these questions – and more. Recorded on-site at Redgate HQ in Cambridge, UK. Watch or listen to every episode of the Simple Talk podcast at: www.red-gate.com/simple-talk/podcasts

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33:02

What to Expect in the Database World in 2026

The Simple Talk Podcast ·

2026/01/29

Steve, Kellyn & Grant are joined by new Redgate Advocate, Pat Wright, for a wide-ranging discussion about what to expect in the database world in 2026 – from AI and when the bubble may burst, to community events (including the upcoming rebrand of SQL Saturday), the importance of connection, and much more… Recorded on-site at Redgate HQ in Cambridge, UK. Watch or listen to every episode of the Simple Talk podcast at: www.red-gate.com/simple-talk/podcasts

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34:05

Biggest Surprises of 2025, The Good, Bad & Ugly of...

The Simple Talk Podcast ·

2025/12/29

Steve Jones, Kellyn Gorman and Grant Fritchey discuss what surprised them most in the database/tech world in 2025, ruminate on the good, bad and ugly of AI, and ponder where it goes next. Recorded on-site at PASS Summit 2025 in Seattle. Watch or listen to every episode of the Simple Talk podcast at: www.red-gate.com/simple-talk/podcasts Simple Talk is a free learning resource brought to you by Redgate Software, featuring thousands of articles covering databases, AI, Cloud, DevOps and much more:

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32:05

Data Modeling, SQL Server 2025, Community, Running &...

The Simple Talk Podcast ·

2025/12/11

Ed Pollack (Microsoft Data Platform MVP and community champion) sat down with Steve Jones at PASS Summit 2025 to discuss many topics including: Why change is good - but keeping on top of the fundamentals is still important Data modeling Recommended software/products to use SQL Server 2025, which was just launched into General Availability at the time of recording The process of testing & best practices The importance of community, and how to bring people together Running a marathon Plus,

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01:13:40

Simon Sabin on SQLBits, Data, AI, and Running a...

The Simple Talk Podcast ·

2025/11/27

Steve Jones is joined by SQLBits founder Simon Sabin at Redgate's Cambridge HQ to discuss Simon's early days in the data world (and how the industry has evolved), the importance of context when working with AI, and what's ahead for SQLBits in 2026. They also dive into the nuances of conference speaking and, for a change of pace, Simon talks about his foray into UK motor racing. SQLBits 2026 takes place 22-25 April 2026 at the ICC Wales: https://sqlbits.com/ Sabin.io: https://sabin.io/

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43:06

Coffee chat with John Sterrett

The Simple Talk Podcast ·

2025/11/06

Steve chats with John Sterrett, CEO of ProcureSQL, about his true love for data from a young age, how SQL Saturday and community events inspired him to start his own company, ProcureSQL's use of AI to provide more value, and the impacts of work on relationships - plus much more! ProcureSQL: https://procuresql.com/ John's website: https://johnsterrett.com/ Marriage Masterpeace: https://marriagemasterpeace.com/ Check out more Simple Talk podcast episodes at https://rd.gt/3TJocZ9

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43:29

Coffee chat with Lee Brownhill

The Simple Talk Podcast ·

2025/10/23

Steve sits down with Lee Brownhill, who by day helps clients optimize their SQL workloads in Azure and AWS at Cloud Rede, but is also a Redgate Ambassador, blogger and aspiring speaker. Lee talks about his interest in giving back to the SQL Server community through writing and speaking, having taken inspiration from others online and in-person at events, and naturally the conversation also touches upon AI, the cloud, and more. Lee’s website: https://www.leebrownhill.com/ Check out more Simple

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17:39

Who Owns the Database?

The Simple Talk Podcast ·

2025/10/02

Join Redgate Advocates Steve, Kellyn & Grant as they seek to answer the question: who owns the database? Hear everything from stories of being on-call 24/7 as a DBA and why it’s not sustainable, to how the cloud is changing things today. Ultimately, the answer looks different everywhere. Tell us how it plays out in your world by joining the 2026 State of the Database Landscape Survey and be in with a chance to win new SQL Prompt with AI features: https://rd.gt/4pBCh9d Check out more Simple

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29:44

Coffee chat with Tom Hodgson

The Simple Talk Podcast ·

2025/09/18

Steve Jones is at Redgate’s Cambridge, UK headquarters once again, this time joined by Tom Hodgson, Innovation Lead on Redgate’s Foundry team. Tom gives an overview of The Foundry, which is Redgate’s innovation hub, offering some insight on what they do and what they’re working on (spoiler: it involves AI)! Also, hear Tom’s thoughts on AI & LLMs in general – including why sometimes just the basic version of a model is enough. Redgate Foundry: https://foundry.red-gate.com/ Check out more Simple

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24:38

Coffee chat with Jeff Foster

The Simple Talk Podcast ·

2025/09/04

Steve Jones sits down for a chat with Jeff Foster, Redgate’s Director of Technology & Innovation, at the company’s Cambridge, UK headquarters. The main subject covered is hugely topical – AI – with Jeff explaining how he feels about AI today and how it might impact us, and our jobs, in the future. You’ll also learn a bit more about Jeff’s background and Redgate’s ways of working. Jeff’s recommended read is ‘The Unaccountability Machine’ by Dan Davies. Check out more Simple Talk podcast

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52:58

Coffee chat with Mike Bowers

The Simple Talk Podcast ·

2025/08/21

To kick off Season 3, host Steve Jones is joined by Mike Bowers, Chief Architect at data technology company FairCom. The conversation includes an overview of Mike’s background, the work he does at FairCom, plenty of SQL talk, and advice on getting into the industry. FairCom: https://www.faircom.com/ Check out more Simple Talks podcast episodes at https://rd.gt/3TJocZ9

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42:54

Redgate Advocates: Job Search Advice

The Simple Talk Podcast ·

2025/05/29

Steve, Kellyn and Ryan sit down to discuss searching for a job in 2025. It was Ryan's last show that he recorded with the advocates before changing jobs which, interestingly enough, was not why the subject was chosen. Ryan Booz: https://www.softwareandbooz.com/ Steve Jones: https://voiceofthedba.com/ Kellyn Gorman: https://dbakevlar.com/ Check out more Simple Talks podcast episodes at https://rd.gt/3TJocZ9

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56:55

Coffee chat with Carlos Chacon

The Simple Talk Podcast ·

2025/05/15

Carlos Chacon of Marathon Consulting joins Louis for a lively chat about topics far and wide, from the community and podcasts to security and laundromats. Carlos has his own longstanding podcast and, as they came to the end of the interview, he turned the tables on Louis and made him answer some of his own questions too! SQL Data Partners: https://marathonus.com/about/podcast/ Follow Carlos on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carloslchacon/ Aaron Bertrand Podcast:

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35:04

Moving to a New Database Platform

The Simple Talk Podcast ·

2025/05/01

Steve Jones, Grant Fritchey and Ryan Booz discuss moving your code from one database platform to another, highlighting some of the real benefits and concerns that you need to be aware of. Download Redgate’s 2025 State of the Database Landscape report at www.red-gate.com/solutions/state-of-database-landscape/2025/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mc-202501-t1-navigating-the-database-landscape-in-2025-report-gc-all Having a Part-time Database Administrator Can Help Improve your

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40:30

Louis Flies Solo

The Simple Talk Podcast ·

2025/04/17

In this special solo episode, host Louis Davidson stays ‘full screen’ for the entire show and answers the very questions he asks of others! Where it all started, what tech he loves, the one obvious thing he loves to do outside of working with databases (which has been mentioned before)...it’s all covered here! Check out other Simple Talks episodes at https://rd.gt/3TJocZ9 Download Redgate’s 2025 State of the Database Landscape report at

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23:53

Redgate Advocates: Their Origin Stories

The Simple Talk Podcast ·

2025/04/03

The Redgate Advocates (Kellyn Gorman, Ryan Booz, Steve Jones, and Grant Fritchey) sat down at the PASS Summit last year and spent some time telling how they went from working directly in tech, to helping others work with tech - both inside and outside of Redgate and their products. Check out other Simple Talks episodes at https://rd.gt/3TJocZ9 Connect with the hosts: Kellyn Gorman Web: https://dbakevlar.com BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/dbakevlar.bsky.social Grant Fritchey Web:

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47:21

Coffee chat with Kellyn Gorman

The Simple Talk Podcast ·

2025/03/20

In this Coffee Chat episode, Louis sits down with Redgate Advocate Kellyn Gorman. Kellyn tells her origin story of becoming a leader in the data community, which is as inspiring as it is interesting, and the conversation also covers security (and the inherent trust issues data professionals have!), fact-checking ourselves, aging DBAs, Lego obsession, and Raspberry Pi. Also, ever wondered why Kellyn’s social media handle is dbakevlar? Listen in to find out! Kellyn’s website:

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