Best Software Defined Talk LLC Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 535: Don’t put randomness in your workflow 51:24

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This week, we discuss AI disillusionment, the good and bad of AI use cases, and VMware news. Plus, we compare tech mergers to Taylor Swift’s engagement. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 534 Runner-up Titles I’m going to turn off the Roomba Spider Patrol My old office had a door The dog was up all night Exiting our bubble The child’s name…

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Episode 534: Capitalism is working 1:22:22

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This week, we discuss the US backing Intel, SaaS staying power, and AI’s impact on deep work. Plus, Matt Ray’s moving tips and more kolache talk in the after show. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 534 Runner-up Titles It’s all in your head Little brother podcasting Chaos Monkey Inspections “Let’s face it, everything runs on computers now…

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Episode 533: It’s a Type 2 Kolache 1:06:52

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This week, we discuss GPT 5.0, the emerging AI ecosystem, and why TAM is basically a bedtime story for investors. Plus, Coté serves up a masterclass on kolaches. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 533 Runner-up Titles Yeehaw Buns Bush Turkey Pigs in Blanket The Czech Stop "The Central Texas Kolache Corridor" “I’m over here in Gemini-land.”…

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Episode 532: Less Goofy. More Enterprise. 1:06:44

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This week, we discuss cloud earnings, what’s driving valuations, and why AWS says it’s still early innings for cloud. Plus, Coté does a deep dive on Shipley Donuts. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 532 Runner-up Titles Dangerous to do things in bed Free Donut Holes Dark Fiber BET A man can not believe anything that devalues their index f…

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Episode 531: YAYAML 59:05

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This week, we discuss the AI hype cycle, Astronomer’s viral moment, and yet another YAML flavor — KYAML. Plus, private equity is coming for your donuts. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 531 Runner-up Titles Sometimes it’s hard to make money I’ve given into Big Donut Maybe you can fake your way through life At some point you have to have …

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Episode 530: His proper name is Sasquatch 47:37

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This week, we cover AI going rogue, Cloudflare declaring independence, and the secure container craze. Plus, Matt bravely judges 9 new emoji. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 530 Runner-up Titles VP of getting it on Neutral trombone Good Margin Independent from what? The New Benevolence I have plenty of cynicism for other things Rundown …

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Episode 529: Windsurf, AI Agents, and Kiro 47:03

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This week, we discuss Windsurf being acquired (again), how much AI agents really help with coding, and AWS launching Kiro. Plus, Matt attempts to design a new closet. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 529 Runner-up Titles "The backlog will always be with you." The things I dream about… Closet debt It’s about the money They call it busines…

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Episode 528: You can’t spell Clippy without CLI 1:09:37

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This week, we discuss the return of command line tools, Kubernetes embracing VMs, and the steady march of Windows. Plus, thoughts on TSA, boots, and the “old country." Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 528 Runner-up Titles Pool Problems Stockholm Pool Syndrome The Old Country VMs aren’t going anywhere Vaya con Dios This is why we have mil…

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Episode 527: Victor Adossi on WebAssembly 1:06:49

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Brandon interviews Victor Adossi, an engineer at Cosmonic. They discuss the state of WebAssembly, wasmCloud, and why Wasm is poised for growth. Plus, Victor shares what it’s like to live as an expat in Japan. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 526 Show Links Cosmonic Bytecode Alliance WebAssembly Specifications The WebAssembly Component Mo…

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Episode 526: The Optimist, the Origin, and the Deck 1:12:34

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This week, we unpack The Optimist, the new Sam Altman biography; revisit OpenAI’s early days; and break down Coatue’s AI strategy deck. Plus, tips for squeezing in side projects between thought leadership presentations. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 526 Runner-up Titles Flow State Altman and AI Day 2 Thinking Growth Mindset Less of yo…

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Episode 525: AI Native vs. AI Add-on 15:49

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This week, we try a shorter format inspired by the Dithering podcast. The conversation digs into the difference between apps built with AI from the ground up and those with AI bolted on after the fact. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 525 Rundown Format inspired by Dithering An Interview with Cursor Co-Founder and CEO Michael Truell SDT …

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Episode 524: It’s a Box in a Box 1:03:53

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This week, we cover Apple’s WWDC updates—from containerization to Foundation Models—and the Linux Foundation’s new FAIR Package Manager. Plus, we crown the best SDT Uber rider. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 524 Runner-up Titles Infinite Workday. No more Eudora Revealed productivity. I threw up a tarp over my desk. We agreed to not tal…

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Episode 523: Sterling Chin on APIs, AI, and Building MCP Servers 1:09:43

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Brandon talks with Sterling Chin, Senior Developer Advocate at Postman, about building great APIs, why AI needs APIs, and what’s new at Postman. Plus, hear how he made the leap from 3rd-grade teacher to dev advocate. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 523 Episode Links Postman POST/CON Keynote Recap Postman Agent Mode Postman API Network P…

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Episode 522: A 5-star cannot stand 1:00:20

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This week, we discuss Apple reversioning macOS, the steady state of private cloud, and Snowflake’s acquisition of CrunchyData. Plus, the eternal quest for a 5-star Uber rating. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 522 Runner-up Titles Saudi crypto money You know what humans like? Buses I think we need 10 stars Snow lion Maslow’s hierarchy of…

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Episode 521: The MacGuffin 1:04:14

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This week, we discuss OpenAI acquiring io, Salesforce buying Informatica, and the future of AI agents. Plus, Coté shares details about a sensitive procedure and ceiling puzzles. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 521 Runner-up Titles Don’t ride a bike for a week You’ve got to focus on the important things What’s your NPS score? It all come…

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Episode 520: Excited is overused 1:03:37

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Excited is overused This week, we recap Microsoft Build, Google I/O, and Java turning 30. Plus, more Vegemite talk and a discussion on whether tech presenters really need to tell us they’re “excited.” Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 520 Runner-up Titles We all need choices Vegans are against everything The problem is you shouldn’t be wa…

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Episode 519: This is a “hit by pitch” 57:59

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This week, we discuss Zenoss finally getting acquired, Databricks buying Neon, and the debut of WizOS. Plus, updates on OpenAI, Google, Apple—and hot takes on Marmite, Vegemite, and Emacs. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 519 Runner-up Titles Vegemite is still bad You’re probably eating it It’s a bold statement This episode’s all about u…

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Episode 518: It Is What It Is 54:15

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This week, we unpack what Uber’s CEO said, why the CNCF exists, and how companies chase the money. Plus, Coté stands alone in his love for rice cakes. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 518 Runner-up Titles Go feral You’ve ruined eating for me Cultural tombstone The next step is “I told you so” Culture is what happens when you’re not talki…

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Episode 517: Trademark’s in the Mail 1:03:56

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This week, we discuss the new Slate Pickup, Synadia’s attempt to reclaim NATS from the CNCF, and the latest DORA AI report. Plus, Google leaves old Nest thermostats out in the cold. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 517 Runner-up Titles We have a dumb house Ultimately I blame myself You can educate people, but they’re not going to listen …

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Episode 516: Vibe Strategy 1:07:32

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This week, we discuss Google being found to be a monopoly, OpenAI’s “offer” to buy Chrome, and some hot takes on JSON. Plus, is it better to wait on hold or ask for a callback? Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 516 Runner-up Titles Just Fine The SDT “Fine” Scale Callback Asynchronous Friendship I would love to get to know you better…over …

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Episode 515: Rick Houlihan, MongoDB Field CTO on Document Databases 43:02

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Brandon talks with Rick Houlihan, Field CTO at MongoDB, about why document databases are more important than ever, how MongoDB fits into modern app architectures, and where AI comes into play. Plus, Rick shares the story of how he helped deprecate 3,000 Oracle databases at Amazon. Show Links MongoDB Contact Rick Houlihan LinkedIn: Rick Houlihan Twi…

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Episode 514: It’s All Affiliate Links 59:44

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This week, we discuss the rise of MCP, Google’s Agent2Agent protocol, and 20 years of Git. Plus, lazy ways to get rid of your junk. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 514 Runner-up Titles They like to keep it tight, but I’ll distract them Bring some SDT energy Salesforce is where AI goes to struggle I like words Rundown MCP The Strategy Be…

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Episode 513: Put On A Musical 47:50

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This week, we discuss the shifting world of observability, the nightmare of “Configuration Hell,” and OpenAI’s latest valuation. Plus, a surprise Broadway musical review! Runner-up Titles We say we’re friends, but I don’t really know them Observability 2025 I don’t have any sympathy for anyone If you want to win observability, put on a musical Just…

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Episode 512: Let’s Not Ruin This 54:55

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This week, we discuss Apple’s AI struggles, the never-ending access management puzzle, and the latest Kubernetes vulnerability. Plus, let’s not kill the fun of Vibe Coding. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 512 Runner-up Titles It’s either this or Chips Break glass I’m just making the worst soup Everybody loves a quokka They shipped the p…

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Episode 511: G-Wiz 56:41

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This week, we discuss Google acquiring Wiz, the rise of Vibe Coding, and what really counts as legacy software. Plus, Coté runs a post-acquisition all-hands meeting. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 511 Runner-up Titles Tattoo “BUSINESS AS USUAL” on the inside of your eyelids BUSINESS AS USUAL One billion a month Turns out they’re gonna …