Best Redgate Podcasts (2025)

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Moving to a New Database Platform 35:04

7d ago35:04

35:04

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=socia…

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Louis Flies Solo 40:30

21d ago40:30

40:30

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 …

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Redgate Advocates: Their Origin Stories 23:53

1M ago23:53

23:53

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 Conn…

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Coffee chat with Kellyn Gorman 47:21

2M ago47:21

47:21

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 obsessio…

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State of the Database Landscape 2025 31:05

2M ago31:05

31:05

In this episode of Simple Talks, Louis, Steve, Kellyn and Grant get together to discuss the recently released State of the Database Landscape Report 2025, delving into topics around security, professional development and AI. Download the full report here: https://www.red-gate.com/solutions/state-of-database-landscape/2025/?utm_source=podcast&utm_me…

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Coffee chat with Erik Darling 42:44

3M ago42:44

42:44

This week's show is with "definitely not a folk music artist" Erik (with a k) Darling from Darling Data. Erik weaves a tale of a decidedly non-data focused start to his career, solving the same problems over and over, spicy foods, family life, all while dropping some great names along the way. https://sqlsaturday.com/2025-05-10-sqlsaturday1105/ X: …

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Introducing a new PostgreSQL book! 33:44

3M ago33:44

33:44

In this week's podcast, we are doing our very first "special episode". Two of the Redgate Advocates (Ryan Booz and Grant Fritchey) have written a book on PostgreSQL titled "Introduction to PostgreSQL for the data professional". So Louis sat down with them and asked them about the book, the process of creating it, and much more. For more about the b…

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Redgate and Wolf - Episode 35: Got My Mind Set on Clues 1:46:21

3M ago1:46:21

1:46:21

Angus is confronted by Maxwell Jones, a teen streamer and seeker of the supernatural truth! While hounding Angus about werewolves, the unlikely duo find themselves in grave danger... seroRPG on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@seroRPG website: https://redgateandwolf.com chatroom: https://discord.gg/55fU84VTCq bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/redg…

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Coffee chat with Scott Stauffer 43:14

4M ago43:14

43:14

It is the start of season 2, and we are kicking it off with Scott Stauffer talking about coffee, video games, the glorious innovation of technology over our years, guide dogs, AI, and so much more. Without giving away too much, in the show there is a discussion about guide dogs. This part of the recording went on too long, so it was cut for the mai…

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Redgate and Wolf - Bonus Episode: Visions of Sugar Plums 2:34:13

5M ago2:34:13

2:34:13

Angus finds himself magically transported to a winter wonderland where he meets Esther, JR and Tammy Jo Marple. Will they be able to work together to—hopefully—save Santa and Christmas... maybe? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Originally live-streamed on sero's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/serorpg Warning: Probably NSFW :P Guest Starring: Jonny as the Keeper The Monste…

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Ending the Season Together 58:19

5M ago58:19

58:19

Today, all the hosts (Louis Davidson, Ryan Booz, Kellyn Gorman, Steve Jones, and Grant Fritchey) get together for a festive adjacent discussion about AI, content, books, community, vector, PIVOTing, observability, and we end up with a brief discussion on gluten-free gingerbread men (because we did!) All this, though absolutely none of us broke into…

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Coffee chat with Mala Mahadevan 41:40

5M ago41:40

41:40

In this coffee chat episode of Simple Talks, Louis spends nearly an hour chatting with SQL Server community champion Mala Mahadevan. Learn how Mala got into computing despite her passion for horticulture, her favorite thing about working in technology, and a love for national parks. And stick around to the end where Mala and Louis share their frust…

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How is Oracle different from other data platforms? 20:04

6M ago20:04

20:04

In this Advochats episode of Simple Talks, we welcome a new Advocate to the podcast - Kellyn Gorman! And since Kellyn is the Oracle Advocate, this week's show focuses on how Oracle differs from other data platforms that the advocates have used. More episodes of Simple Talks can be found at: https://www.red-gate.com/simple-talk/podcasts/ Check out S…

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Coffee chat with Aaron Bertrand 50:26

6M ago50:26

50:26

On this episode of Simple Talks, Louis hangs out with Aaron Bertrand and talks hockey, curling, football, hybrid cars and even some technology. One of the big (non-sports) themes of the episode is that Aaron is a problem-solver and is interested in how issues can be overcome with technology - even if his focus now and in the conceivable future is b…

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Data masking and subsetting 18:02

7M ago18:02

18:02

What’s data masking? What’s subsetting? Get past the jargon as Redgate advocates Grant, Steve & Ryan break down these processes, explain why they’re important, how they work, and their personal experiences of both.By Steve Jones, Grant Fritchey, Ryan Booz

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Coffee chat with Kevin Feasel 40:29

7M ago40:29

40:29

On this episode of Simple Talks, Louis sits down with Kevin Feasel and talks database design, conferences, battle tech games, and a lot more. Kevin has one of the most interesting origin stories so far in this series. He is a Data Platform Microsoft MVP and is the model of a great member of the data community. Also on the podcast, Louis learns a fe…

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AI today and in the future 27:41

7M ago27:41

27:41

Ryan, Grant & Steve discuss all things AI, from driverless taxis in San Francisco and Redgate’s PromptAI software, to the current concerns around AI and the potential impact on the future workforce. Have your say in Redgate's State of the Database Landscape Survey Visit the Simple Talk websiteBy Steve Jones, Grant Fritchey, Ryan Booz

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Coffee chat with Tonie Huizer 34:10

8M ago34:10

34:10

Louis is joined by Redgate author, business owner and conference speaker Tonie Huizer for coffee and a chat. Tonie discusses how he got into technology, why he loves automation, and how speaking about whiskey has more in common with conference speaking than you may think. He also gives a taster of his upcoming PASS Data Community Summit sessions an…

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SQL Server and Postgres 37:42

8M ago37:42

37:42

Steve, Grant and Ryan return to Simple Talks to discuss SQL Server and Postgres. The advocates share their experiences with both systems, highlighting what works and what doesn’t. From time series and Query Store to extended events, tooling and log shipping - this is a quick-fire deep dive into the pros, cons and differences between the two. There’…

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Coffee chat with Jason Romans 40:39

9M ago40:39

40:39

Host Louis Davidson is joined by regular Simple Talk contributor and community speaker Jason Romans for coffee and a chat. From his early days owning a Commodore 64, juggling retail work with his studies and becoming an ‘accidental DBA’, all the way up to his current position as a Business Intelligence engineer, Jason has quite a few stories to tel…

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The Evolution of Database DevOps 22:00

9M ago22:00

22:00

Steve, Grant and Ryan discuss the evolution of Database DevOps, from its origins to its significance today. They discuss what they were doing at the time of its inception as a concept and how it impacted their day-to-day, while also looking at the various pieces that make up the Database DevOps puzzle – from automation to testing - and where it may…

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Coffee chat with Huxley Kendell 37:32

10M ago37:32

37:32

Host Louis Davidson meets with fellow Redgater, Solutions Engineer Huxley Kendell, to chat about his experiences studying computer science, the opportunities that provided him, and how all of this led him to the path he’s pursuing now. Listen in to this episode for discussions including LLMs and AI, Coding and Career paths, all the way to Dungeons …

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The power of community events and networking 23:38

10M ago23:38

23:38

In this episode of Simple Talks, Steve, Ryan and Grant delve into the latest happenings in their world of travel and events. From major conferences to smaller user groups, here’s an overview of recent and upcoming events such as PASS Data Community Summit, PGConf, THAT conference, SQL Bits and local developer meetups. They discuss key takeaways, th…

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Redgate and Wolf - Episode 34: Swap! In the Name of Love 1:36:28

2y ago1:36:28

1:36:28

Will Severus ever find his mother? Can Angus get his body back? Is Hendrix falling for a girl?! Content Warning: demon babies and my bad audio (dammit!). website: https://redgateandwolf.com chatroom: https://discord.gg/55fU84VTCq twitter: https://twitter.com/RedgateAndWolf facespace: https://www.facebook.com/Redgate-and-Wolf-103363745163839 This is…

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Redgate and Wolf - Episode 33: Here Comes the Bun 57:57

2+ y ago57:57

57:57

Angus has an out of body experience. Hendrix puts on his big-boy spurs. While Severus is forced to go elbows-deep... Content Warning: auditory undressedness, birth, and my bad audio (dammit!). website: https://redgateandwolf.com chatroom: https://discord.gg/55fU84VTCq twitter: https://twitter.com/RedgateAndWolf facespace: https://www.facebook.com/R…

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Redgate and Wolf - Episode 32: P-R-O-T-E-C-T, Find Out What It Means Baby 1:03:54

2+ y ago1:03:54

1:03:54

Hendrix runs head-first into fun. Severus shares more of his daddy issues. While Angus goes along for the ride... Content Warning: Some immature-mature content discussed. The Monster's Playbook - Book Club: Jeepers Keepers: https://pod.link/monstersplaybook/episode/a59ab533a680a5c651aa9421113e1906 website: https://redgateandwolf.com chatroom: https…

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Redgate and Wolf - Episode 31: When a Man Loves a Whoa-Man! 1:07:45

3y ago1:07:45

1:07:45

Severus attempts to educate Angus about where magical babies come from. A blast from the past returns and something goes horribly wrong at Severus Svarti's Traveling Funfaire. But don't worry Angus, Severus and Meadow are there to deal with it. Well, maybe not Meadow, she goes missing... Content Warning: Body horror. Knocking on Daemon's Door: An o…

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Redgate and Wolf - Episode 30: I Just Can’t Get You Out of My Bed 1:05:52

3y ago1:05:52

1:05:52

While Marie is recovering from their last mystery, Angus is left to his own devices back in Hendrix. What's a Scottish werewolf to do without his Marie? Maybe a night out at Severus Svarti's Traveling Funfaire will help keep him out of mischief... website: https://redgateandwolf.com chatroom: https://discord.gg/55fU84VTCq twitter: https://twitter.c…

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Redgate and Wolf - Episode 29: C’mon Baby Fight my Dire(Wolf) 1:12:36

3y ago1:12:36

1:12:36

Our hunters have to play the cards they've been dealt. As the Queen of Hearts ups the ante will Angus fold 'em or hold 'em? will Marie pull an ace from her sleeve? Find out if this two of a kind can beat a Queen! Knocking on Daemon's Door: An original Monster of the Week mystery From itch: https://redgate-and-wolf.itch.io/knocking-on-daemons-door F…

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Redgate and Wolf - Bonus Episode: Time Jail One-Shot 1:50:20

3y ago1:50:20

1:50:20

Five actual play podcasters come together to play an impromptu Monster of the Week one-shot! Join a 15 year old girl who sees dead people, a weaselly luchador, the flakiest of flakes and Santa(?), as they attempt to break out of time jail. Guest Starring: Adam is the Keeper Roll Players: https://pod.link/1508935110 Dan is the weaselly luchador Read…

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Redgate and Wolf - Episode 28: I Can’t Get No Play Card Action 1:10:37

3y ago1:10:37

1:10:37

There's no time for these two to mourn as they jump out of the water and straight into a castle. Marie gets wet. Angus makes a woman briefly happy. No, don't think dirty thoughts! Content Warning: non consensual situation. Welcome To the Hereafter Hotel: An original Monster of the Week mystery From itch: https://redgate-and-wolf.itch.io/welcome-to-…

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Redgate and Wolf - Episode 27: If I Could Turn Back Crime 1:08:10

3y ago1:08:10

1:08:10

This episode is a real page-turner! It's got everything, from Angus getting tossed into the deep end, to Marie having to sober up quick! And as for Jax? Well... you'll have to listen to find out! Welcome To the Hereafter Hotel: An original Monster of the Week mystery From itch: https://redgate-and-wolf.itch.io/welcome-to-the-hereafter-hotel From Dr…

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Redgate and Wolf - Episode 26: You Just Keep Me Fangin On 1:08:13

3y ago1:08:13

1:08:13

It's dangerous to get lost in a book Just ask Marie and Angus! How many admirers does Marie have? Will Jax get to keep his head? Does Angus be shot—again? Find out this episode... Welcome To the Hereafter Hotel: An original Monster of the Week mystery From itch: https://redgate-and-wolf.itch.io/welcome-to-the-hereafter-hotel From DriveThruRPG: http…

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Redgate and Wolf - Bonus Episode: 1 Year Anniversary Special - Part2 48:55

3y ago48:55

48:55

Welcome to part 2 of our bonus episodes celebrating 1 whole year on the internets for Redgate and Wolf! Rosi continues to ask us questions from you guys, our listeners! We have some bloopers from the last 10 episodes of our main campaign and we announce the winners of our Monster of the Week giveaway. Warning: Spoilers and innuendo and mature conte…

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Redgate and Wolf - Bonus Episode: 1 Year Anniversary Special - Part 1 53:15

3y ago53:15

53:15

Redgate and Wolf has been live on the internets for 1 whole year! Yay us! And yay to our listeners! We wouldn’t be here if you weren’t listening and loving our little indie podcast. To celebrate this unbelievable occasion, we have made this two-part special bonus for you. It includes special guest and host Rosi, asking us questions from you guys, o…

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Redgate and Wolf - Episode 25: You’re the One that I Taunt 1:00:45

3y ago1:00:45

1:00:45

Angus and Marie are trapped in their very own fairy tale. Will Angus become the literal Big Bad Wolf or will Marie wander off the path and into her own side plot? Welcome To the Hereafter Hotel: An original Monster of the Week mystery From itch: https://redgate-and-wolf.itch.io/welcome-to-the-hereafter-hotel From DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethru…

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Redgate and Wolf - Episode 24: I’m a Library Girl, in a Library World 52:46

3+ y ago52:46

52:46

Maevis, the lovely librarian is missing! Sheriff Winters entrusts a very drunk Marie to find her. Angus, with tail between his legs, tags along. Jax seeks answers, but will he like what he finds? Welcome To the Hereafter Hotel: An original Monster of the Week mystery From itch: https://redgate-and-wolf.itch.io/welcome-to-the-hereafter-hotel From Dr…

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Redgate and Wolf - Episode 23: Don’t Stop ’til You’re Drunk Enough 1:09:12

3+ y ago1:09:12

1:09:12

What else is different in this version of modern-day Hendrix? Find out as Marie gets absolutely trollied. Jax goes looking for answers. And someone actually remembers Angus! Welcome To the Hereafter Hotel: An original Monster of the Week mystery From itch: https://redgate-and-wolf.itch.io/welcome-to-the-hereafter-hotel From DriveThruRPG: https://ww…

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Redgate and Wolf - Bonus Episode: NPCs of Hendrix Christmas 2021 One-Shot 1:55:47

3+ y ago1:55:47

1:55:47

The teens of Hendrix are working as elves in Santa's Grotto for the annual Christmas Market when something hinky goes down. Nikita is making an effort to get into the holiday spirit. Maxwell is, as always, streaming on TikTok. Jen is taking selfies in between snapping pics of kids on drunk Santa's lap. And the last elf? Well, you'll just have to li…

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DBAle 39: Short stories- the beginning, Moet, and end of Season One 42:16

3+ y ago42:16

42:16

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, that’s right it’s International Short Story Day. Our narrative covers Agile stories, Developer stories, short girl appreciation, and of course a novel Unwin original, or 3. In ‘The News’ we read all about Log4j, Y2K and Minecraft, before our hosts drop a big bang bombshell, turning a page in the book of lif…

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Redgate and Wolf - Episode 22: And Here‘s to You, Ms Redgateson 57:37

3+ y ago57:37

57:37

Our time-fatigued hunters have returned to 2021. The town of Hendrix still exists, as does the Watchtower Tavern and Joel. But what about that mixed success to use magic? Listen to find out what the present has in store for Angus and Marie... Content warning: sexual assault humor. Welcome To the Hereafter Hotel: An original Monster of the Week myst…

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Redgate and Wolf - Bonus Episode: Keepers Retreat 2021 One-Shot 3:51:32

3+ y ago3:51:32

3:51:32

Friendships are forged, secrets are shared and shenanigans ensue as four very different hunters solve a monster mystery while on vacation in sunny California. This is an epic crossover with the Keepers of five different Monster of the Week podcasts. Four of whom play an NPC from their own podcasts! Guest Starring: Jason from Memester of the Week is…

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DBAle 38: That’s absurd! Does it even pass as database development? 49:37

3+ y ago49:37

49:37

It’s officially National Absurdity Day! Although, this could pass as just another DBAle. In the (soya) meat of the episode, our hosts pass the time discussing the frankly absurd database development practices that are somehow still passable in 2021. While the news celebrates the PASS Data Community Summit, and the importance of passwords in data se…

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Redgate and Wolf - Episode 21: Demon Til Your Schemes Come True 53:50

3+ y ago53:50

53:50

With Angus down for the count, the fate of the world—or at least Springfield—rests on Marie's petite shoulders. Will she take the demon by the horn or will she doom us all? Welcome To the Hereafter Hotel: An original Monster of the Week mystery From itch: https://redgate-and-wolf.itch.io/welcome-to-the-hereafter-hotel From DriveThruRPG: https://www…

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Redgate and Wolf - Episode 20: Oh Girls Just Wanna Have Guns 1:13:25

3+ y ago1:13:25

1:13:25

Our lightly singed hunters jump out of the fire and into a fight. Angus gets a little hot under the collar. Marie uses a custom move. Meadow makes them a deal they can't refuse and Maevis might just have a way to get them home! Welcome To the Hereafter Hotel: An original Monster of the Week mystery From itch: https://redgate-and-wolf.itch.io/welcom…

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Redgate and Wolf - Bonus Episode: NPCs of Hendrix Halloween 2021 One-Shot 3:04:02

3+ y ago3:04:02

3:04:02

A new generation of hunters walk into the obligatory haunted house to bust some ghosts this Halloween. Nikita is the lone wolf who just wants to get the job done. Maxwell and Jenn are streaming it live on TikTok. And that new guy AJ is, well... we're not quite sure what he is. Listen to find out! Guest Starring: Adam from Roll Players Twitter: http…

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DBAle 37: Neuro (just not name) diversity 1:00:43

3+ y ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Your usual Chris duo becomes a trio, as they welcome Friend of Redgate and autism spectrum self-advocate, Chris Voss. Only our 2nd ever guest Chris on the show, he joins us to demystify the myths of neurodiversity, its meaning, influence, and prevalence within the IT sector. Things get a little hazy as our Chris trinity start on the beer, but they …

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Redgate and Wolf - Episode 19: Put Another Imp on the Barbie 53:45

3+ y ago53:45

53:45

The hunters come face-to-face with one of the people they've been searching for. And look, it's Shteeve! And shenanigans ensue. So many shenanigans. Really, it's crazy the amount of shenanigans ensue. Oh jeez the shenanigans... Content Warning: innuendo and excessive giggling. website: https://redgateandwolf.com chatroom: https://discord.gg/55fU84V…

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Redgate and Wolf - Episode 18: Just a Funky Old Crack and a Sneak Attack! 1:16:44

3+ y ago1:16:44

1:16:44

After failing at babysitting and losing Joel, the terrible two attempt to track him down before anyone notices. Angus digs deep and gets his hands dirty. Marie finds something she lost. Content Warning: excessive use of a certain euphemism for a certain body part, Shawn, Shawn and more Shawn. website: https://redgateandwolf.com chatroom: https://di…

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DBAle 36: The triple threat-happiness, gratitude, and beer 57:53

3+ y ago57:53

57:53

It’s DBAle³ as we celebrate 3(ish) years of episodes, International Week of Happiness at Work, and World Gratitude Day. To commemorate, our jovial Chris duo divulge what makes them happy at Redgate and share their top tips for a happier workplace. What better way to start than with Jonny’s mate’s questionable home brew? So, grab yourself a beer and…

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