
Bare Knuckles and Brass Tacks is the tech podcast about humans. Hosted by George K and George A, this podcast examines AI, infrastructure, technology adoption, and the broader implications of tech developments through both guest interviews and news commentary.Our guests bring honest perspectives on what's working, what's broken, and new ways to examine the roles and impacts of technology in our li... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 193 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologySociety & Culture | |||

Cloud computing solved for scale by centralizing everything into a handful of massive buildings. Edge computing is the argument that scale was never the only thing worth optimizing for.
On this episode, Jeff MacMillan of Green Edge Computing Corp ma... more
No one gets fired for doing what McKinsey says. That's not a joke, it's the actual product being sold in half of enterprise consulting: credibility a board can point to when a decision goes wrong. This week, Tim Lidman, founder of Clyde and formerly ... more
This past week George K and A were off for the holidays. We revisit an episode from earlier this season.
What if the best investment decision is one where no human is involved?
Brant Meyer, partner at Trac VC joins the show this week to talk about... more
When companies mandate AI adoption without a use case, without a strategy, and without a business outcome in mind, they don't get transformation. They get jazz hands and nightmare token bills.
This month's System Update pulls apart what's actually h... more
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Every episode leaves me a new and fresh perspective, often on topics I consider myself to be familiar with already.
This podcast is by far the best podcast covering a wide variety of cybersecurity topics. George A and George K do an exceptional job covering relevant topics with raw authenticity. I have shared it with my team and encourage anyone in cybersecurity to listen. This podcast makes my commute more enjoyable.
George A and George K are a dynamic duo in the cybersecurity space that are not only extremely knowledgeable, but hilarious to listen to. They bring on the best guests, they keep it light while providing actionable feedback to their listeners. Highly recommend!
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A technology-focused show that centers human impact, governance, and real-world implications of AI, infrastructure, and tech adoption. Across episodes, the hosts critique hype and industry narratives while grilling guests—from journalists and psychologists to security leaders, linguists, and entrepreneurs—on practical outcomes, governance, and the social costs of rapid tech deployment. Highlights include on-the-ground reporting about AI-driven infrastructure, leadership and organizational psychology in AI rollouts, security and data governance, and pragmatic approaches to building resilient tech ecosystems. The podcast often blends critical analysis with hands-on lessons, making it valuable for listeners who want signals they can apply in s... more
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Recent guests on Bare Knuckles and Brass Tacks include:
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