Best PostgreSQL Podcasts (2025)

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Building PostgreSQL for the Future with Heikki Linnakangas 42:12

7d ago42:12

42:12

PostgreSQL is an open-source database known for its robustness, extensibility, and compliance with SQL standards. Its ability to handle complex queries and maintain high data integrity has made it a top choice for both start-ups and large enterprises. Heikki Linnakangas is a leading developer for the PostgreSQL project, and he’s a co-founder at Neo…

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310: The history of Kubernetes (with Nutanix' Dan Ciruli) 18:10

2h ago18:10

18:10

In this episode, Dave interviews Dan Ciruli, senior director of product management at Nutanix (and ex-Googler), about the history of Kubernetes. They discuss: What was going on at Google that led to the creation of Kubernetes The importance of getting the industry to agree on a non-vendor-specific way of deploying workloads Initial concerns from VM…

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OpenTofu with Cory O’Daniel and Malcolm Matalka 47:58

10m ago47:58

47:58

OpenTofu is an open-source alternative to Terraform, designed for managing infrastructure as code. It enables users to define, provision, and manage their cloud and on-premises resources using a declarative configuration language. OpenTofu was created to ensure an open and community-driven approach to infrastructure tooling, and it emphasizes compa…

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OpenTofu with Cory O’Daniel and Malcolm Matalka 47:58

2h ago47:58

47:58

OpenTofu is an open-source alternative to Terraform, designed for managing infrastructure as code. It enables users to define, provision, and manage their cloud and on-premises resources using a declarative configuration language. OpenTofu was created to ensure an open and community-driven approach to infrastructure tooling, and it emphasizes compa…

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OpenTofu with Cory O’Daniel and Malcolm Matalka 48:58

16m ago48:58

48:58

OpenTofu is an open-source alternative to Terraform, designed for managing infrastructure as code. It enables users to define, provision, and manage their cloud and on-premises resources using a declarative configuration language. OpenTofu was created to ensure an open and community-driven approach to infrastructure tooling, and it emphasizes compa…

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How Often Does That Query Run? | Scaling Postgres 367 13:10

33m ago13:10

13:10

In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss a Postgres VS code extension, service definition files, undead tuples and the benefits of finding out how often a query is run. To get the show notes as well as get notified of new episodes, visit: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/episodes/367-how-often-does-that-query-run/ Want to learn more about Pos…

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Locks 38:53

6m ago38:53

38:53

Nikolay and Michael discuss heavyweight locks in Postgres — how to think about them, why you can't avoid them, and some tips for minimising issues. Here are some links to things they mentioned: Locking (docs) https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/explicit-locking.html Postgres rocks, except when it blocks (blog post by Marco Slot) https://www.cit…

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Mojo and Building a CUDA Replacement with Chris Lattner 55:56

5d ago55:56

55:56

Python is the dominant language for AI and data science applications, but it lacks the performance and low-level control needed to fully leverage GPU hardware. As a result, developers often rely on NVIDIA’s CUDA framework, which adds complexity and fragments the development stack. Mojo is a new programming language designed to combine the simplicit…

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Mojo and Building a CUDA Replacement with Chris Lattner 55:56

5d ago55:56

55:56

Python is the dominant language for AI and data science applications, but it lacks the performance and low-level control needed to fully leverage GPU hardware. As a result, developers often rely on NVIDIA’s CUDA framework, which adds complexity and fragments the development stack. Mojo is a new programming language designed to combine the simplicit…

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Mojo and Building a CUDA Replacement with Chris Lattner 56:14

18m ago56:14

56:14

Python is the dominant language for AI and data science applications, but it lacks the performance and low-level control needed to fully leverage GPU hardware. As a result, developers often rely on NVIDIA’s CUDA framework, which adds complexity and fragments the development stack. Mojo is a new programming language designed to combine the simplicit…

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309: How Chase is building the next generation of expert engineers with its E2 program (with Chase's Priti Naik) 14:04

3h ago14:04

14:04

In this episode, Dave interviews Priti Naik, vice president of architecture at Chase, about the company's Expert Engineering (E2) program. They discuss: What the program involves What prompted its creation How graduates stay updated on new technologies and trends

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Building PostgreSQL for the Future with Heikki Linnakangas 42:12

7d ago42:12

42:12

PostgreSQL is an open-source database known for its robustness, extensibility, and compliance with SQL standards. Its ability to handle complex queries and maintain high data integrity has made it a top choice for both start-ups and large enterprises. Heikki Linnakangas is a leading developer for the PostgreSQL project, and he’s a co-founder at Neo…

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20,000 Times Faster Order By Limit | Scaling Postgres 366 14:46

19h ago14:46

14:46

In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss a top ten dangerous Postgres issues list, importing and exporting statistics, more Postgres 18 beta features and a 20,000 times faster query by fixing an order by limit issue. To get the show notes as well as get notified of new episodes, visit: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/episodes/366-20k-faster-…

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Security at Coinbase with Philip Martin 48:31

5d ago48:31

48:31

Cryptocurrency exchanges face unique security challenges that require specialized threat assessments and planning. Coinbase is a cryptocurrency exchange based in the United States. It was founded in 2012 and has evolved alongside cryptocurrency as a technology. Philip Martin is the Chief Security Officer at Coinbase. Prior to Coinbase, Philip built…

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Security at Coinbase with Philip Martin 48:31

5d ago48:31

48:31

Cryptocurrency exchanges face unique security challenges that require specialized threat assessments and planning. Coinbase is a cryptocurrency exchange based in the United States. It was founded in 2012 and has evolved alongside cryptocurrency as a technology. Philip Martin is the Chief Security Officer at Coinbase. Prior to Coinbase, Philip built…

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Security at Coinbase with Philip Martin 47:58

4d ago47:58

47:58

Cryptocurrency exchanges face unique security challenges that require specialized threat assessments and planning. Coinbase is a cryptocurrency exchange based in the United States. It was founded in 2012 and has evolved alongside cryptocurrency as a technology. Philip Martin is the Chief Security Officer at Coinbase. Prior to Coinbase, Philip built…

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Coffee chat with Carlos Chacon 56:55

4d ago56:55

56:55

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://…

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308: Why engineering feedback loops fail (and how to avoid that) - with Port's Zohar Einy 11:31

6d ago11:31

11:31

In this episode, Jenna interviews Zohar Einy, CEO of Port, about engineering feedback loops. They discuss: The purpose of engineering feedback loops Where most organizations go wrong What makes feedback actually actionable

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Anthropic and the Model Context Protocol with David Soria Parra 51:02

15d ago51:02

51:02

The Model Context Protocol, or MCP, is a new open standard that connects AI assistants to arbitrary data sources and tools, such as codebases, APIs, and content repositories. Instead of building bespoke integrations for each system, developers can use MCP to establish secure, scalable connections between AI models and the data they need. By standar…

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Anthropic and the Model Context Protocol with David Soria Parra 51:02

14d ago51:02

51:02

The Model Context Protocol, or MCP, is a new open standard that connects AI assistants to arbitrary data sources and tools, such as codebases, APIs, and content repositories. Instead of building bespoke integrations for each system, developers can use MCP to establish secure, scalable connections between AI models and the data they need. By standar…

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Anthropic and the Model Context Protocol with David Soria Parra 51:30

6d ago51:30

51:30

The Model Context Protocol, or MCP, is a new open standard that connects AI assistants to arbitrary data sources and tools, such as codebases, APIs, and content repositories. Instead of building bespoke integrations for each system, developers can use MCP to establish secure, scalable connections between AI models and the data they need. By standar…

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Here Comes Async I/O! | Scaling Postgres 365 20:01

8d ago20:01

20:01

In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss async I/O introduced in PG 18 Beta 1, new Postgres releases, PgDog performance and innovative ways to optimize queries. To get the show notes as well as get notified of new episodes, visit: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/episodes/365-here-comes-async-io/ Want to learn more about Postgres performance?…

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How I got started with FerretDB (& why we chose Postgres) with Peter Farkas 1:29:53

19d ago1:29:53

1:29:53

How does a trek to K2 base camp in the Himalayas spark the idea for a database company? In Episode 27 of Talking Postgres with Claire Giordano, guest Peter Farkas—CEO and co-founder of FerretDB—shares the origin story of this open source MongoDB alternative. (Spoiler: “Ferret” wasn’t the original name). We dig into why Postgres was the obvious choi…

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Top ten dangerous issues 46:28

10d ago46:28

46:28

Nikolay and Michael discuss ten dangerous Postgres related issues — ones that might be painful enough to get onto the CTO and even CEOs desk, and then what you can do proactively. The ten issues discussed are: Heavy lock contention Bloat control and index maintenance Lightweight lock contention Transaction ID wraparound 4-byte integer PKs hitting t…

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Business Physics: How Brand, Pricing, and Product Design Define Success with Erik Swan 1:01:31

20d ago1:01:31

1:01:31

Summary In this episode, Erik reflects on his long and storied tech career—from the days of punch cards to founding multiple startups, including a stint at Splunk. At 61, he offers a unique perspective on how the industry has evolved and shares candid insights into what it takes to build a successful company. He discusses the evolution from buildin…

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Grand Theft Auto III on the Dreamcast with Falco Girgis and Stef Kornilios Mitsis Poiitidis 47:40

19d ago47:40

47:40

Grand Theft Auto III is a 2001 an open-world action-adventure game developed by Rockstar Games and it had a profound impact on both gaming and popular culture. Its success cemented video games as a dominant form of entertainment and storytelling, and paved the way for future blockbuster franchises. The game was also a technological milestone that r…

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Grand Theft Auto III on the Dreamcast with Falco Girgis and Stef Kornilios Mitsis Poiitidis 47:40

19d ago47:40

47:40

Grand Theft Auto III is a 2001 an open-world action-adventure game developed by Rockstar Games and it had a profound impact on both gaming and popular culture. Its success cemented video games as a dominant form of entertainment and storytelling, and paved the way for future blockbuster franchises. The game was also a technological milestone that r…

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Grand Theft Auto III on the Dreamcast with Falco Girgis and Stef Kornilios Mitsis Poiitidis 47:39

11d ago47:39

47:39

Grand Theft Auto III is a 2001 an open-world action-adventure game developed by Rockstar Games and it had a profound impact on both gaming and popular culture. Its success cemented video games as a dominant form of entertainment and storytelling, and paved the way for future blockbuster franchises. The game was also a technological milestone that r…

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307: Value Stream Management is getting a boost from AI (Sponsored by Broadcom) 11:48

13d ago11:48

11:48

Thank you to Broadcom for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about their VSM offerings here: https://www.broadcom.com/products/software/value-stream-management In this episode, Dave interviews Jean-Louis Vignaud, head of ValueOps at Broadcom, about how VSM and AI are coming together. They discuss: The business implications of using AI in VSM Conce…

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Polypane with Kilian Valkhof 48:08

13d ago48:08

48:08

Polypane is a specialized web development browser that simplifies creating and testing modern websites. A key feature is that it provides multiple screen sizes at once, with synchronized scrolling and interactions, so developers can test different layouts and breakpoints simultaneously. Polypane also focuses on accessibility tools, real-time previe…

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Polypane with Kilian Valkhof 48:08

13d ago48:08

48:08

Polypane is a specialized web development browser that simplifies creating and testing modern websites. A key feature is that it provides multiple screen sizes at once, with synchronized scrolling and interactions, so developers can test different layouts and breakpoints simultaneously. Polypane also focuses on accessibility tools, real-time previe…

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Polypane with Kilian Valkhof 48:35

13d ago48:35

48:35

Polypane is a specialized web development browser that simplifies creating and testing modern websites. A key feature is that it provides multiple screen sizes at once, with synchronized scrolling and interactions, so developers can test different layouts and breakpoints simultaneously. Polypane also focuses on accessibility tools, real-time previe…

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Scaling For High Volume | Scaling Postgres 364 20:39

15d ago20:39

20:39

In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss scaling for high volume, why workflows should be Postgres rows, a planner gotcha and ways to resolve planner issues. To get the show notes as well as get notified of new episodes, visit: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/episodes/364-scaling-for-high-volume/ Want to learn more about Postgres performance…

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synchronous_commit 50:53

17d ago50:53

50:53

Nikolay and Michael discuss synchronous_commit — what it means on single node setups, for synchronous replication setups, and the pros and cons of the different options for each. Here are some links to things they mentioned: synchronous_commit https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/runtime-config-wal.html#GUC-SYNCHRONOUS-COMMIT synchronous_commit …

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LiveKit and OpenAI with Russ d’Sa 47:29

26d ago47:29

47:29

LiveKit is a platform that provides developers with tools to build real-time audio and video applications at scale. It offers an open-source WebRTC stack for creation of live, interactive experiences like video conferencing, streaming, and virtual events. LiveKit has gained significant attention for its partnership with OpenAI for the Advanced Voic…

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