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In a world of short-form content, it's important to engage with long-form ideas. Book Overflow is a podcast created for software engineers, by software engineers to discuss the best technical books in the world. Join co-hosts Carter Morgan and Nathan Toups each week as they discuss a new technical book! New episodes every Monday!

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In this episode of Book Overflow, Carter and Nathan discuss Learning Domain-Driven Design by Vlad Khononov!Join the Book Overflow Discord here! discord.gg/ZwS2fqW7ZZ -- Want to talk with Carter or Nathan? Book a coaching session! ------------... more

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In this episode of Book Overflow, Carter and Nathan discuss Learning Domain-Driven Design by Vlad Khononov!Join the Book Overflow Discord here! discord.gg/ZwS2fqW7ZZ -- Want to talk with Carter or Nathan? Book a coaching session! ------------... more

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In this episode of Book Overflow, Carter and Nathan discuss The Mythical Man-Month by Fred Brooks!Join the Book Overflow Discord here! discord.gg/ZwS2fqW7ZZ -- Want to talk with Carter or Nathan? Book a coaching session! ---------------------... more

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In this special episode of Book Overflow, Carter and Nathan are joined by Lawrence Kesteloot, author of Coding Machines!Original book discussion: youtu.be/tQ7KeHKioHUJoin the official Book Overflow Discord! discord.gg/ZwS2fqW7ZZ -- Wa... more

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Recent Guests

Vlad Khononov
Software engineer and author of Learning Domain-Driven Design
Independent/Consultant
Episode: Understanding Business Domains - Learning Domain-Driven Design by Vlad Khononov
Lawrence Kesteloot
Author of Coding Machines; discussed the short story and its themes
Author of Coding Machines
Episode: Lawrence Kesteloot Reflects on Coding Machines
Neil Ford
Director and software architect at ThoughtWorks; co-author related to the book series
ThoughtWorks
Episode: Revenge of the Microservices! - Software Architecture: The Hard Parts
Mark Richards
Founder of developer2architect.com; experienced software architect
Developer2Architect
Episode: Revenge of the Microservices! - Software Architecture: The Hard Parts
Pramod Saralagay
Principal consultant at ThoughtWorks; author contributor
ThoughtWorks
Episode: Revenge of the Microservices! - Software Architecture: The Hard Parts
Jamak Deghani
Technologist focusing on distributed systems and data architecture; founder of Data Mesh
Data Mesh
Episode: Revenge of the Microservices! - Software Architecture: The Hard Parts
Austen McDonald
Seasoned and empathetic technology leader and former Senior Software Engineering Manager at Facebook/Meta
Meta
Episode: Mastering Behavioral Interviews by Austen McDonald
Will Larson
Author of 'Staff Engineer' and 'Crafting Engineering Strategy'
Episode: Will Larson Reflects on Staff Engineer
Steve Flanders
Author of Mastering Open Telemetry
OpenTelemetry project
Episode: Accountability Check (2025)

Hosts

Carter Morgan
Co-host of the show; known for discussing technical books with deep dives and practical anecdotes
Nathan Toups
Co-host who engages with guests and explores book themes through engineering perspectives

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 98 ratings
  • So great- go deeper

    Great podcast. Going deeper into these concepts have really helped me as a senior full stack engineer. There are many surface level podcasts that I have listened to over the years, and they have helped in various degrees. But, listening to this episode in the morning during a run to get inspired for the day has really helped me. It’s have ordered some of the books and look forward to those as well

    One note of feedback: stop apologizing for how you do the show, or explaining the format. We are a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lukeismad
    United Statesa year ago
  • Approachable, earnest, and smart

    This is the first software podcast I haven’t dropped after a couple listens. I’m a software engineer who works on HPC systems for semiconductor manufacturing, and every software podcast I’ve found assumes I’m a web developer working on a CRUD app from NYC.

    But not this one!

    This podcast delves into technical details in numerous areas, but also remains general enough to appeal to people like me. The hosts know how to balance the low-level nuts and bolts with the high-level stuff so that everyon... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thesiliconman
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great informative podcast

    Carter and his guests are extremely knowledgeable so this is a great deep dive into the books.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amy True Crime Review
    United States2 years ago
  • Great content

    Great idea for the podcast. I've been looking for something like that for a long time. The hosts cover great books, which I like.

    However, there was a lot of rumbling, spinning the same idea for too long. I found episodes more interesting when they interviewed somebody.

    Please skip the three-minute podcast ad at the beginning. It is useless.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Vlad Bezden
    United States2 years ago
  • Great content

    I like the idea of the podcast—it discusses very interesting and informative books. I’m starting to think about joining a Reading book club.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vlad Bezden
    United States2 years ago

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Many enjoy the balance between theory and real-world application.
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Listeners praise the depth and practical takeaways from episodes.

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#165
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#205
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Revenge of the Microservices! - Software Architecture: The Hard Parts
Q: What role does data mesh play in modern architectures?
Data mesh is presented as a decentralization approach to data architecture, advocating domain-oriented ownership and distributed data management to align with microservice boundaries and avoid centralized bottlenecks.
Revenge of the Microservices! - Software Architecture: The Hard Parts
Q: How do you decide when to decompose a monolith into microservices?
By weighing quanta, coupling, and the ability to deploy independently, then using patterns like strategy and careful decomposition, while considering team structure and contract stability to minimize regressions.
Steve Flanders Reflects on Mastering OpenTelemetry
Q: What are you excited about as far as observability and AI tooling?
I see several areas including observing AI systems, enhancing observability products, and improving data handling for insights.
Patrick Debois Reflects on The DevOps Handbook
Q: How do you approach building a culture of experimentation?
You need a safety net, but the level of safety depends on what you're willing to risk in your industry.
Patrick Debois Reflects on The DevOps Handbook
Q: What are you excited about in the future of the industry?
Patrick expresses excitement about AI, noting that it could rapidly change the dynamics of development and operations.

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What is Book Overflow about and what kind of topics does it cover?

From the long-form discussions around technical books, listeners get deep dives into software architecture, domain modeling, and practical engineering patterns. Episodes balance theory with real-world stories, case studies, and hands-on insights, often featuring authors, practitioners, and ThoughtWorks alumni. A standout is the consistent focus on software craftsmanship, governance, and developer experience, with occasional forays into AI, data mesh, and organizational dynamics. The show tends to attract engineers who want rigorous book-based exploration, practical takeaways, and candid debates about trade-offs in modern software delivery. Potential sponsors and guests can expect an audience of technically savvy listeners who value depth, c... more

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