Best Event Stream Processing Podcasts (2026)

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Elevating Your Cause, Career, and Community with Ron Krit 30:46

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Hail Hail Auctions is excited to welcome Ron Krit the founder of Krit Consulting to "The Appeal!" Ron provides amazing services designed to empower nonprofits, developing leaders, and support family philanthropy. Ron also has a great blog "Musing on Fundraising, Philanthropy, Fitness, and More" His passion for uplifting great organizations and peop…

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Turning Chaos into Push-Button Provisioning with Dhiraj Suri| Ep. 14 21:13

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Viktor Gamov talks to Dhiraj Suri (Confluent) about his career in systems engineering and stream governance. Dhiraj’s first job: software developer at NetApp. His challenge: working at Splunk to stitch together disparate systems into an event-driven provisioning platform. SEASON 2 Hosted by Tim Berglund, Adi Polak and Viktor Gamov Produced and Edit…

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The Late Night Hack That Changed Daniel Hinojosa's Career | Ep. 13 16:18

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Tim Berglund talks to Daniel Hinojosa (an independent consultant) about his career in software development, data engineering, and event-driven architecture. Daniel’s first job: Sears credit card telemarketing. His challenge: working at a company with internal bad blood and being called at 11 p.m. to pull off a late night “security research” hack on…

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From Battling Flames To Spreading Hope: Project Fire Buddies 29:16

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Hail Hail Auctions is excited to welcome Kurt DeGroot, the founder of Project Fire Buddies to "The Appeal!" Project Fire Buddies fuels hope for critically ill children. By following a simple and compassionate process, Project Fire Buddies makes sure every critically ill child receives the support they need. With over 165 local chapters, PFB is maki…

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From Early Startups to Product Leadership with Mike Agnich | Ep. 12 18:39

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Tim Berglund talks to Mike Agnich (Confluent) about his career in product leadership and startups. Mike’s first job: refereeing youth basketball. His challenge: leading product across connectors, governance, stream processing, and partnerships at Confluent. SEASON 2 Hosted by Tim Berglund, Adi Polak and Viktor Gamov Produced and Edited by Noelle Ga…

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Humble Design: Humbly Welcoming People Home, So That Lives Are Changes For Good 32:43

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Hail Hail Auctions is excited to welcome Treger Strasberg, the founder of Humble Design to "The Appeal." Humble Design works to end homelessness one house at a time. They furnish homes for people transitioning out of homelessness into stable housing. Their makeovers are not just gorgeous to the eye more importantly they transform mindsets, generate…

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Adventures in Data Infrastructure with Gwen Shapira | Ep. 11 21:32

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Adi Polak talks to Gwen Shapira (Nile) about her career in databases and data infrastructure. Gwen’s first job: a side hustle fixing computers. Her challenge: figuring out why a production report at HP slowed down dramatically after daylight saving time. SEASON 2 Hosted by Tim Berglund, Adi Polak and Viktor Gamov Produced and Edited by Noelle Galla…

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A Giving Tuesday "Stream-A-Thon:" Your Opportunity to Give Back! 2:09:38

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Hail Hail Auctions is excited to host our second annual Giving Tuesday "Stream-A-Thon" Over the course of two-hours, Hail Hail Auctions owner Chris Maliszewski will host 12 different charities in an effort to raise awareness and money for these organizations that make our world a better place. Whether you are looking to support a mission on Giving …

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Decreasing Java Build Times with Pratik Patel | Ep. 10 25:56

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Tim Berglund talks to Pratik Patel (Azul Systems) about his career in developer relations and Java. Pratik’s first job: computer lab assistant at UNC Chapel Hill. His challenge: working at a large enterprise with manual, slow build processes and transforming them through automation. SEASON 2 Hosted by Tim Berglund, Adi Polak and Viktor Gamov Produc…

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Reimagining Stream Processing with Matthias J. Sax | Ep. 9 36:42

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Viktor Gamov talks to Matthias J. Sax (Confluent) about his career in stream processing and, specifically, Kafka Streams. Matthias’ first job: an electrician-in-training on BMW’s assembly lines. His challenge: building Kafka Streams at Confluent with a focus on API design, backward compatibility, and a library-first approach that also fits microser…

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Gerry's Cafe: Changing Lives One Cup at a Time! 31:46

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Hail Hail Auctions is excited to welcome Natalie Griffin and Amy Philpott the co-founders of Gerry's Cafe to "The Appeal!" Gerry's Cafe is a community destination cafe offering craft food and beverages. Gerry's is more than just your everyday cafe, they also employ individuals ages 22 and up with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through…

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How Time Kills All Deals in Pre-Sales with Rachel Pedreschi | Ep. 8 27:40

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Listen: https://confluent.buzzsprout.com | In this episode, Tim Berglund talks to his guest, Rachel Pedreschi (DeltaStream), about her career in pre-sales engineering. Her first job: rectory office assistant at her local parish. Her challenge/theme: working at early-stage startups to bridge sales, marketing, and engineering to reach product-market …

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Scaling AI in Engineering with Peter Bell | Ep. 7 27:16

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Listen: https://confluent.buzzsprout.com | Today, Adi Polak talks to her guest, Peter Bell (gather.dev), about his career in software engineering leadership, CTO community building, and AI-driven development. Peter’s first job: electronics lab technician at their school (alongside shifts at Tesco). His challenge/theme: working at scale with AI adop…

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How Kafka Expert Robin Moffat Tackles Open Source Problems | Ep. 6 24:50

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Today, Viktor Gamov talks to his colleague Robin Moffat (Confluent) about his career in data engineering. His first job: paperboy. His challenge: working at a retailer with Oracle materialized views as well as teaching others how to productively approach Kafka’s internal systems. Blog posts mentioned in the podcast: ► Oracle Materialized Views trou…

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ShowerGrace, ShowerHope, ShowerLove…with ShowerUp! 16:08

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Hail Hail Auctions is excited to welcome Paul Schmitz the Co-Founder and Executive Director of ShowerUp to "The Appeal!" ShowerUp provides more than just showers for individuals in 7 cities (including Chicago) across the US. They give grace, hope, and love to those that need it most. Tune in to hear this exciting conversation where we will learn al…

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Building Parquet into Apache Pinot ft. Neha Pawar | Ep. 5 26:07

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Today, Tim Berglund talks to Neha Pawar (StarTree) about her career in real-time analytics and open source database engineering. Her first job: a year-long internship at NVIDIA. Her challenge: leading the technical effort to add native Parquet support into Apache Pinot. SEASON 2 Hosted by Tim Berglund, Adi Polak and Viktor Gamov Produced and Edited…

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The Fix That Secured 1000s of Credit Cards ft. Brian Sletten | Ep. 4 29:37

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In this episode, Tim talks to Brian Sletten (Bosatsu Consulting) about his career in software development. His first job: working at a small communications company that built network matrix switch interfaces. His challenge/theme: overhauling credit card storage and security at a major hospitality company. SEASON 2 Hosted by Tim Berglund, Adi Polak …

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How Viktor Gamov Stays Curious as Tech Rapidly Evolves | Ep. 3 30:11

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Adi Polak interviews her co-host, Viktor Gamov, about his career’s evolution from distributed systems to streaming technology. Viktor’s first job: apple picking. His challenge/theme: staying curious and non-judgmental in the ever-changing landscape of tech. SEASON 2 Hosted by Tim Berglund, Adi Polak and Viktor Gamov Produced and Edited by Noelle Ga…

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How Tim Berglund Found His Calling | Ep. 2 30:36

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Viktor Gamov interviews his co-host, Tim Berglund, about his career in the world of streaming data. Tim’s first job: Burger King broiler steamer. His challenge/theme: pivoting from working in hardware and firmware to finding his calling in enterprise software and developer relations. SEASON 2 Hosted by Tim Berglund, Adi Polak and Viktor Gamov Produ…

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SLSF: Celebrating and Supporting Ability! 26:57

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This can't miss edition of "The Appeal" will feature Anne Kiwala, Megan O' Brien, and Liz Thomas of the SLSF (Special Leisure Services Foundation.) The SLSF's mission is to support children and adults with disabilities through philanthropy for the Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA.) To support their mission the SLSF focuses on five pi…

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Building Real-time Systems for Apple, Nike & more ft. Adi Polak | Ep. 1 32:53

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The Confluent Developer Podcast is here! For this first episode, Tim Berglund talks to his co-host, Adi Polak (Confluent), about her career in distributed data systems. Her first job: neighborhood dogwalker. Her challenge/theme: early Hadoop, working at Akamai on data optimization and real-time threat detection for huge global customers like Apple,…

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Fundraising Strategies 2025 & Beyond | Bridget Hannon of Serenity Nonprofit Consulting 32:31

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Join us for this episode of The Appeal featuring Bridget Hannon, founder of Serenity Nonprofit Consulting Group. Bridget and her team help nonprofit organizations raise millions every year through annual giving plans, event planning, and grant writing. In this conversation, Chris and Bridget dive into fundraising strategies for 2025 and beyond, pra…

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We're back! Welcome to the Confluent Developer Podcast. 1:20

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Weekly episodes launching Sept. 22! | Hi, I'm Tim Berglund. It's been about four years since I've been podcasting at Confluent, and "Streaming Audio" has been on hiatus for a little more than two, but I've got great news: we are back! We're back with a new name, a new format, and new hosts. Welcome to the Confluent Developer Podcast, where we talk …

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🎙️ The Appeal | Building Community Through Philanthropy & Golf ⛳ 34:17

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In this special episode of The Appeal, host Chris Maliszewski welcomes RJ McMahon (Oak Leyden) and Greg Hunt (Willing to Hunt) for a dynamic conversation about community, collaboration, and giving back. Together, they dive into the heart behind the Bankers Charity Golf Classic, an innovative fundraiser that’s more than just a day on the green, it’s…

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Paws for a Cause Vet Care: Improving the Welfare of Our Furry Friends 30:01

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113,344 phone calls taken 27,012 pet visits 15,562 wellness visits 11,116 spay and neuters 334 dental procedures These are just a few of the most impressive statistics to prove Paws for a Cause Vet Care is making a difference for animals and their families in the community! Joining Chris for another exciting episode of "The Appeal" on June 2 at 12p…

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FUN in Fundraising: Two of Chicago's Best Auctioneers Catch Up 34:03

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Joining Chris Maliszewski, owner of Hail Hail Auctions, for this episode of "The Appeal," is Chris Hensley with Bid Raise Bid Charity Auctions. These two Chicago fundraising stars will highlight their latest charity partners while breaking down all that was in Q1 2025. A few fundraising insights are sure to be dropped as well. Do not miss this insi…

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Faith Feeds: Nourishing the Community One Family at a Time 29:25

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To end hunger we must mobilize together. At Faith Feeds, their mission is simple yet powerful: no one should ever have to wonder where their next meal will come from. Based in Palatine, Illinois, they are committed to combating food insecurity across northwestern Cook County through compassion, collaboration, and action. Joining Chris for this epis…

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Faith Feeds: Nourishing the Community One Family at a Time 29:22

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To end hunger we must mobilize together. At Faith Feeds, their mission is simple yet powerful: no one should ever have to wonder where their next meal will come from. Based in Palatine, Illinois, they are committed to combating food insecurity across northwestern Cook County through compassion, collaboration, and action. Joining Chris for this epis…

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Bowling for Boobies! A Partnership Like No Other! 30:54

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Nearly 300,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2025. And yet, there are amazing individuals and organizations tirelessly doing their part to find a cure! This episode of "The Appeal" is proof! Joining Chris for this episode is three-year breast cancer survivor and amazing breast cancer advocate, Branwyn Lee. This conversation is sure…

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Oak Leyden: Able, Equal and Growing with Gratitude Every Day! 32:22

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Oak Leyden has provided provided comprehensive, quality programs and services to people with developmental disabilities for more than 65 years. The Chief Executive Officer of Oak Leyden, R.J. McMahon will join Chris to discuss the immeasurable impact Oak Leyden has made and what is being done today to ensure this success continues. Sure to be highl…

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Chicago Furniture Bank: Transforming Lives One Home at a Time 30:08

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Everyone deserves the warmth and stability of a fully furnished home! The Chicago Furniture Bank is making this a reality for Chicagoans facing poverty by providing free, handpicked furnishings—ensuring dignity, comfort, and a fresh start. Join Elle Ullum, Chief Development Officer of the Chicago Furniture Bank, as she sits down with Chris to revea…

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Helping the Homeless: Security, Shelter & Second Chances 29:58

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Providing security to those most vulnerable! Beth Nabors Powers and Journeys | The Road Home. Journeys | The Road Home provides more than shelter for those experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness. They provide hope, stability, integration and most importantly love. Tune in as Beth Nabors Powers, the Executive Director of Journeys | The Roa…

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Helping the Homeless: Security, Shelter & Second Chances 30:02

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Providing security to those most vulnerable! Beth Nabors Powers and Journeys | The Road Home. Journeys | The Road Home provides more than shelter for those experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness. They provide hope, stability, integration and most importantly love. Tune in as Beth Nabors Powers, the Executive Director of Journeys | The Roa…

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Tropic Dreams for a Cause: Tom Gosche and the Rotary Club of Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates 26:19

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"I'm super excited to get back raising awareness." - Chris Masliszewski Tropic Dreams for a Cause: Tom Gosche and the Rotary Club of Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates. The 2025 Classic combines purpose and the tropics for an unforgettable evening of raising funds and having fun. Tune in as Tom Gosche, the chair of the 2025 Caribbean Classic, joins Chris t…

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Raising the Ultimate Bid: Leaving Corporate for Auctioneering! 38:23

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"Leaving a job is not the end; it's the beginning of a new adventure." - Unknown We've got a candid conversation with two of Chicago's hottest auctioneers! Join Hail Hail Auctions Founder, Chris Maliszewski and Chris Hensley, Owner of Bid Raise Bid for the exhilaration of auctioneering and raising funds for meaningful causes. These two fundraising …