Best System Administator Podcasts (2025)

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History Lessons for Modern Cyber Risk (EP 826) 47:45

1d ago47:45

47:45

Uncle Marv welcomes Nick Shevelyov, former CIO of Silicon Valley Bank and CEO of VCSO.AI, for a masterclass in cybersecurity storytelling and risk management. Nick shares how his unique journey—defending the innovation economy, banking tech giants, and advising boards—led him to write “Cyber War and Peace,” a book that uses analogies from history t…

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Decoding Operation Sindoor 25:29

6m ago25:29

25:29

In this episode of All Things Policy, Aishwaria Sonavane and Shobhankita Reddy unpack Operation Sindoor and examine how India’s response to cross-border terrorism by Pakistan-based outfits has shifted from restraint to assertive retaliation, marked by deep strikes, drone warfare, and public red lines. They discuss the strategic risks of this new po…

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Surviving MSP Pressure & Burnout (EP 825) 1:05:24

2d ago1:05:24

1:05:24

Industry News: Chrome & Windows 10: Chrome’s password manager gets a major upgrade, offering one-click fixes for weak or compromised passwords, while Microsoft issues a crucial Windows 10 patch to fix a bug locking users out. Marv and Dawn break down what these updates mean for MSPs and their clients. MSP Differentiation & Business Models: Dawn dis…

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India-EU: Building the Next Chapter 31:31

4m ago31:31

31:31

In this episode of All Things Policy, Vanshika Saraf is joined by Dr. Garima Mohan, Senior Fellow at the German Marshall Fund’s Indo-Pacific Program, to unravel the dynamics of India–EU ties at a time of deep geopolitical churn. They explore the state of the long-delayed India–EU FTA, Europe’s recalibration amid the Ukraine war and shifting transat…

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The Significance of India's Coastline Delineation 28:49

14h ago28:49

28:49

India recently reported a major increase in its coastline. From 7516 Km in 1970, the length now stands at 11098 Km. The accurate measurement is essential for various aspects, including maritime security and credibility in maritime disputes. In this episode of All Things Policy, Swathi Kalyani, Research Analyst with the Geospatial Programme at the T…

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Understanding the India-UK FTA 29:42

13m ago29:42

29:42

India and the UK concluded an FTA after close to 3.5 years of negotiations. In this episode of All Things Policy, Suman Joshi talks to Shikha Tomar and Anisree Suresh to understand what it means for both countries. The PGP is a comprehensive 48-week hybrid programme tailored for those aiming to delve deep into the theoretical and practical aspects …

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Sky Sentinels: New Frontiers of Drone Warfare 54:18

12h ago54:18

54:18

Join Colonel Vikrant Shinde and Arindam Goswami in this episode of All Things Policy, where we dive into one of the most transformative developments in modern warfare and aviation: the rise of unmanned aerial systems. Vikrant, a Research Fellow at Takshashila, is working on a research paper on this very subject, which will be out very soon. From th…

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When AI Gets Too Smart: Pull the Plug (Or Sabotage First)? 47:41

4d ago47:41

47:41

In this episode of All Things Policy, Rijesh Panicker, Bharath Reddy, and Ashwin Prasad discuss the strategic future of humanity with AI, based on the Superintelligence strategy paper. What will the future with AI look like? When might AI achieve critically dangerous capabilities? If one country's AI project threatens global stability, should rival…

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TechCon Unplugged Hits the Road (EP 824) 56:51

9d ago56:51

56:51

Uncle Marv welcomes back Paco Lebron for an episode packed with honest MSP talk, laughs, and a fresh take on community events. Hear why TechCon Unplugged is hitting the road this year, moving away from the big annual gathering to a more intimate, city-based tour designed to spark real connections and practical conversations. Paco pulls back the cur…

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India's Overcrowded and Overburdened Prison System 42:39

5d ago42:39

42:39

This episode will take a closer look at India’s mechanism to release prisoners, particularly in light of the reality of prison overcrowding and the significant number of people in jail awaiting completion of their trials. According to a Supreme Court estimate, India has over 5.7 lakh prisoners confined in various jails across the country, of which …

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Pretty Art, Ugly Footprint: Building Sustainable AI 25:03

6d ago25:03

25:03

In today's episode of "All Things Policy," Adya Madhavan and Anwesha Sen delve into the escalating energy demands of Artificial Intelligence. They discuss how the rapid growth of AI, exemplified by tools like ChatGPT, comes with a significant and often overlooked environmental cost due to the immense electricity consumption of data centers. The con…

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Giant Rocketship: Smarter Ticketing (EP 823) 50:02

10d ago50:02

50:02

In this lively episode of Uncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast, Marvin Bee sits down with Dustin Puryear, CEO and founder of Giant Rocketship, for a candid, insightful, and often hilarious conversation about the real-world challenges of automating helpdesk operations. Dustin, a former MSP owner himself, shares how Giant Rocketship is changing the game …

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Publishing in India 31:31

7d ago31:31

31:31

Why is it a task to get research and books funded and published? From acquiring agents, preparing manuscripts, approaching publishers and finally marketing the written word. In this episode of All Things Policy, Leah Govias and Kavitha Rao, the writer and journalist and the author of 'Spies, Lies and Allies: The Extraordinary Lives of Chatto and Ro…

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India–US Trade in the Trump 2.0 Era 50:02

8d ago50:02

50:02

Donald Trump's second term as the United States president started on January 20, 2025. India-US trade relations have been in a phase of heightened negotiations and readjustments ever since. In this episode of All Things Policy, Anupam Manur and Sarthak Pradhan talk about various trade-related developments that have dominated the news cycle and disc…

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Operation Sindoor: Rethinking India’s Military Doctrine Against Pakistan 31:17

12d ago31:17

31:17

In this episode of All Things Policy, Aishwaria Sonavane speaks with Dr. Happymon Jacob about Operation Sindoor and its implications for India’s evolving military doctrine against Pakistan. They unpack how the Pahalgam attack has catalysed a strategic shift in India’s response to terrorism, the blurring of conventional and subconventional warfare, …

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Windows 11: Forced Update Alert (EP 822) 35:43

16d ago35:43

35:43

Main Theme & Key Takeaways This episode centers on resilience-how IT professionals juggle demanding projects, unexpected technical hurdles, and personal upheaval, all while staying ahead of industry changes. Marv’s firsthand stories and practical advice make this episode a masterclass in adaptability, resourcefulness, and the importance of communit…

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Evolution of Mediation in India 22:40

12d ago22:40

22:40

In this episode of All Things Policy, Astha Rastogi, Programme Manager for Defence and Foreign Affairs, in conversation with Yamini J Kumar, who is the Assistant Programme Manager for Law Enforcement & Policing Fellowship, talks about the evolution of mediation, its challenges in India and suggested policies that could be implemented. From a court-…

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Who Tells Your Phone the Time? 35:43

13d ago35:43

35:43

Your phone needs the right time, but so do robotic vacuum cleaners, drones, and countless other autonomous machines. So, who tells them all? Listen as Avinash Shet and Ashwin Prasad discuss the fascinating technology of timing satellites and their crucial, often invisible, role in synchronising our modern world. The PGP is a comprehensive 48-week h…

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Fiscally Federal or Flailing? The Case of China's Local Government Finances 39:30

14d ago39:30

39:30

With the ensuing trade and tariff war between China and the US, external economic hostility is mounting onto Beijing's ongoing economic woes. The major stakeholders responsible for powering China through this tumultuous economic period are China's local governments. In this episode of 'All Things Policy', Amit Kumar discusses with Anushka Saxena ho…

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India’s Science & Tech Journey: Past Lessons, Future Directions 47:16

15d ago47:16

47:16

In this episode of All Things Policy, Avinash Shet is joined by Aakash Kumar to trace the evolution of India’s science and technology ecosystem. The episode explores how India’s scientific foundations were laid post-independence under Nehru’s vision of state-led development, discusses the enduring legacy of colonialism, and assesses today’s challen…

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Maritime Power in China's Grand Strategy 46:30

18d ago46:30

46:30

In this episode, Dr Y. Nithiyanandam, Professor at the Takshashila Institution, engages in an insightful discussion with Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla (Retd) on the themes explored in his recent book, "Maritime Power and China’s Grand Strategy". Together, they examine China’s growing maritime ambitions—from its naval expansion and the “String of P…

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The Myth of the MSP Easy Button (EP 821) 46:09

23d ago46:09

46:09

In this compact midweek episode, Uncle Marv opens by explaining his upcoming client office move in Tampa, which involves coordinating with cable providers, moving copiers, handling door access systems, and managing ISP cutover with limited preparation time. He then covers significant industry news from the recent Kaseya Connect 2025 conference, inc…

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Trump's Tariff Pause and Implications for India 31:49

19d ago31:49

31:49

Trump's tariffs have been the talk of the geoeconomics town for the past few weeks. Most recently, he announced a 90 day pause on his own tariffs. What does this pause mean for the world and India? Are there any opportunities that India can catch onto amidst all the confusion that surrounds this tariff regime? Tannmay Kumarr Baid sits down with Anu…

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NSITSP Spotlight: Steve Kazan (EP 820) 32:34

24d ago32:34

32:34

Uncle Marv sits down with Steve Kazan, founder and CEO of Inner Onion and current president of NSITSP. Steve shares his unique perspective on helping international tech companies break into the U.S. market and offers a wealth of wisdom for managed service providers (MSPs) looking to stand out and grow. Drawing on two decades of experience across se…

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Aryabhata at 50: The Satellite That Launched a Space Nation 30:39

21d ago30:39

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Fifty years ago, a modest satellite named Aryabhata marked India's bold entry into space. In this episode of All Things Policy, ShreeKeerthi, Research Analyst and Prof. Dr. Y Nithiyanadam of the Geospatial Programme at Takshashila Institution, trace Aryabhata's journey from its creation in Bangalore to its launch from the Soviet Union during the ge…

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Internet in the Space Age 37:07

21d ago37:07

37:07

In this episode of All Things Policy, Ashwin Prasad and Aishwaria Sonavane discuss satellite internet. We live in a hyper-connected world, and satellite internet mega constellations are the next leap. Thousands of Low-Earth Orbit satellites are working together to beam internet globally, representing a massive infrastructure and space tech innovati…

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Maps: The New Mirrors to Our Society 40:37

25d ago40:37

40:37

Maps don't just guide us; they help in decision-making. From our food apps to how well we are prepared for disaster management, location is our new currency. In this episode, Y. Nithiyanandam & Sowmya Nandan from Takshashila talk about how geospatial work impacts our markets, governance and our everyday lives. Location isn’t just a pin—it’s power. …

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NSITSP Spotlight: Keith Nelson (EP 819) 23:13

29d ago23:13

23:13

Keith Nelson reveals how a relentless focus on customer service and measurable business outcomes has powered his 26-year streak of zero downtime at Vistem Solutions. His passion for advocacy—both for special needs communities and for MSPs navigating new regulations—offers listeners a blueprint for building resilient, high-impact IT businesses. This…

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Boutique MSP Success: Lynn Thames (EP 818) 1:02:47

1M ago1:02:47

1:02:47

This week, Uncle Marv catches up with Lynn Thames of Thames Consulting Group, who returns to the podcast after several years away—and a lot has changed. Lynn opens up about her journey from working solo out of her home to running a thriving boutique MSP with an office and a trusted employee. She shares the story of how she found the perfect team me…

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Auvik vs Domotz (EP 817) 40:51

1M ago40:51

40:51

Uncle Marv launches a special three-part series, "Auvik vs Domotz," bringing together two experienced MSP leaders to compare the industry's top network monitoring platforms. Robinson Roca of Helient Technologies shares how Auvik’s intuitive interface, powerful NetFlow analytics, and seamless Autotask integration have transformed his team’s troubles…

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Rethinking Migration: Myths, Policies, and Global Realities 23:32

26d ago23:32

23:32

In this episode of All Things Policy, Aishwaria Sonavane sits down with Danish Zahoor to disentangle some of the myths surrounding global migration. The conversation explores the growing backlash against migration in developed countries, tracing its roots to globalisation and examining the potential consequences for global economic integration. It …

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Decoding India's Labour Codes 36:20

27d ago36:20

36:20

In 2019-2020, Parliament passed four labour codes which merged twenty-nine existing labour laws into four broad categories intended to ensure, inter alia, universalisation of wages and social security, ensuring a safe and healthy workplace and formalisation of employment. With the Union government announcing its intention for the implementation of …

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Ripple and Rules: Rethinking the Indus Water Treaty 26:48

28d ago26:48

26:48

The Indus Treaty has been called as one of the world's most enduring water sharing agreements, but is that so? In this episode of All Things Policy, Swathi Kalyani, Research Analyst with the Geospatial Programme at the Takshashila Institution and Arpan A Chakravarty, Research Fellow at the India Foundation, explore the origins of IWT in the afterma…

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Social Cost of AI-Generated Art 26:30

29d ago26:30

26:30

OpenAI released GPT-4o, which included art generation, particularly Studio Ghibli-style anime recreation of users’ pictures. This update took the internet by storm, and social media platforms were flooded with people recreating their images in Studio Ghibli-style. Parallely, conversations around the integrity of art/artwork, copyright, intellectual…

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Side Hustle Success Tips with Joan Posivy (EP 816) 51:04

1M ago51:04

51:04

Uncle Marv sits down with Joan Posivy—author, entrepreneur, and host of The Side Hustle Hero podcast—to unpack the real-world lessons behind building a successful side hustle. Joan’s story is anything but ordinary: from becoming Canada’s youngest bank manager to running a deli, self-storage business, and now a top-rated podcast, her journey is fill…

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NSITSP Spotlight: Andy Higgins (EP815) 23:44

1M ago23:44

23:44

Andy Higgins, founder of IM Collaboration, shares his journey from early days in IT in England, Switzerland, and the US, to building a successful MSP business. He discusses his experience with major migrations (like Continental Tires), representing Switzerland at the ITU, and the importance of industry standards. Andy explains why he joined the Nat…

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The Science and Ethics of De-Extinction 35:50

1M ago35:50

35:50

Recently, a Dallas-based biotech company, Colossal Biosciences, announced that it has been able to resurrect a species of wolf that went extinct around 12,500 years ago. It claims these dire wolves are the “world’s first successfully de-extincted animals.” What does this mean for science, ecosystems, and society? In this conversation with Sarthak P…

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How Much Is Your MSP Really Worth? (EP814) 38:44

1M ago38:44

38:44

Uncle Marv sits down with Paul Daigle, founder of the Biz Advisory Board and a 30-year industry expert, for a candid conversation about what it takes to build, grow, and ultimately sell a successful MSP. Paul shares his journey from MSP owner to M&A advisor, revealing the pitfalls that keep many IT business owners from reaching their full potential…

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Mind Your Channel Manners (MSP-Vendor Etiquette) EP 813 42:32

1M ago42:32

42:32

This week, Uncle Marv flies solo and tackles two hot topics for IT professionals and managed service providers: the art of project billing and the often-unspoken rules of MSP vendor etiquette. He shares a real-life story about a recent office move, breaking down his approach to project billing and how he handles client confusion or pushback. Marv a…

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Building Resilient MSPs with David Steele (EP 812) 16:24

1M ago16:24

16:24

This episode offers a rare, honest look at what it takes to build and sustain a successful MSP over decades. David’s blend of technical expertise, business savvy, and willingness to adapt provides valuable lessons for IT business owners at any stage. Whether you’re looking to diversify, adopt new tech, or simply connect with peers, you’ll find acti…

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Overcoming Sales Challenges (EP811) 25:20

1M ago25:20

25:20

Join Uncle Marv and Robert Gillette from MSP Dojo in this engaging episode of the IT Business Podcast. They break down what it really takes to build a strong sales engine for MSPs, from overcoming the awkwardness of asking for money to the power of teamwork in the sales process. Robert offers a fresh perspective on sales, treating it as a co-op gam…

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The Black Sea Deal: A Quick Fix or a Stable Solution? 31:24

1M ago31:24

31:24

The recent talks between Russia and the US discussed reviving a maritime security arrangement in the Black Sea. This has been widely touted as a step in the right direction towards ceasing hostilities between Russian and Ukraine. In this episode of All Things Policy, Adya Madhavan and Anushka Saxena explore whether this is really the case, and disc…

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Acronis' Evolution in Cybersecurity (EP 810) 18:31

1M ago18:31

18:31

Uncle Marv sits down with James Abercrombie, known as the “Cyber Beard,” to discuss Acronis’ journey from a backup-only company to a full-featured MSP platform. James shares how listening to MSPs in the field has shaped Acronis’ evolution, leading to powerful integrations, advanced automation, and a true all-in-one solution for managed service prov…

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Building a True MSP Sales Engine (EP 809) 42:29

1M ago42:29

42:29

This episode of Uncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast features Robert Gillette, founder of MSP Dojo, who brings a fresh perspective on what it really takes to grow an MSP beyond just marketing. Robert shares his journey from leading sales at a Bay Area MSP to coaching competitors and ultimately creating MSP Dojo—a platform where MSPs practice sales with…

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Signals from the Signal Chat Leak 45:07

1M ago45:07

45:07

On 24 March 2024, The Atlantic's editor published a story that broke the internet. He revealed being accidentally added to a Signal chat group called 'Houthi PC small group' in which the who's who of senior US national security leadership discussed striking the Houthis in Yemen. After the White House tried to downplay the issue, The Atlantic publis…

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MSP Success with Acronis Academy (EP 808) 25:49

1M ago25:49

25:49

Acronis has taken a bold step in addressing the challenges faced by Managed Service Providers (MSPs) worldwide through its innovative educational initiatives—the Acronis Academy and MSP Academy. In this engaging conversation, Jon McCarrick dives into how these programs provide vendor-neutral training to help technicians gain crucial skills, busines…

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Inside the Lok Sabha: Who Really Cares About Foreign Policy? 36:09

1M ago36:09

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Public Libraries as an IT Niche? Yes! (EP 807) 27:19

1M ago27:19

27:19

Uncle Marv sits down with Lisa Johnson from AVC Technology at ASCII Edge in Orlando to discuss her company’s fascinating journey from its origins in 1971 to becoming a thriving managed services provider today. Key Highlights: A Love for Disney Meets IT Lisa shares her lifelong passion for Disney and how it ties into her frequent trips to Orlando wi…

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Scaling with Remote Teams (EP 806) 42:29

1M ago42:29

42:29

In this episode of Uncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast, we continue our conversation with David Stinner, founder of Buffalo-based US itek. David opens up about the lessons he learned from early legal battles that shaped his entrepreneurial drive and how he scaled his MSP using innovative strategies like flat-rate pricing and outsourcing help desk serv…

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How Should India Navigate Tech Geopolitics? 48:01

1M ago48:01

48:01

The last few years have been defined by an increased contestation between the US and China that increasingly spills into technological domains such as AI, semiconductors or even space. In addition to this tech warfare, developing countries are concerned about the security of their supply chains — especially in the chips and telecom sectors. Given b…

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