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Fork Around And Find Out

Justin Garrison & Autumn Nash
Kubernetes
Cloud Computing
Open Source
YAML
AWS S3
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Software Engineering
Mistakes In Technology
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Cloud Infrastructure
Data Centers
Data Processing
Amazon
Psychological Safety
Outages
Software Development
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Content Creation
Tech Literacy

Fork Around and Find Out is your downtime from uptime. Your break from the pager, and a chance to learn from expert’s successes and failures. We cover state-of-the-art, legacy practices for building, running, and maintaining software and systems.

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Recent Guests

Cindy Cohn
Executive Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: Suing The Government with Cindy Cohn
Joe Beda
Co-creator of Kubernetes, early cloud infrastructure pioneer
Google, Heptio (formerly)
Episode: Laying the Foundation with Joe Beda
Cat Hicks
Psychological scientist at Catharsis Consulting and author
Catharsis Consulting
Episode: Developing Measurements with Cat Hicks
Cassidy Williams
Senior Director of Developer Advocacy at GitHub, known for creating humorous tech content.
GitHub
Episode: Embracing the Journey with Cassidy Williams
Duffy Cooley
Field CTO of Isovalent at Cisco, known for his expertise in Kubernetes.
Isovalent
Episode: Staying Calm with Duffie Cooley
David Aronchick
CEO and Founder of Expanso
Expanso
Episode: Colocating Data with David Aronchick
Ellie Ford
Staff software engineer at DevZero
DevZero
Episode: Cooling Infrastructure with Ellie Ford
Ingy döt Net
Creator and maintainer of the YAML specification
Episode: Creating YAML with Ingy döt Net
Angie Jones
VP of DeVere at Block, Java Champion, global speaker, and author
Block
Episode: MCPing in the Open with Angie Jones

Hosts

Justin Garrison
Host of Fork Around And Find Out
Autumn Nash
Co-host of Fork Around And Find Out

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
  • I like these two, good banter. Good vibes and great guests :⁠-⁠) of all the old Changelog podcasts this one has some of the best technical discussions, and they've held it up nicely

    Podcast Addict
    5
    jorb
    5 months ago
  • Love the guests but hosts could cool it a bit with the off topic jokes

    I listened to the bluesky episode and there were just too many interjections from the hosts to interrupt the conversation at hand.

    Your personality adds levity which is appreciated but it was a bit too in your face. Just let the guest talk! Thanks for the great content otherwise

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    lions908
    United Statesa year ago
  • I look forward to each episode

    Been listening to Justin and Autumn for a while now, they are great hosts, and the guests on the show are always interesting, who do fascinating work.

    This is always a fun listen for me, and something I look forward to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    weirdion
    United Statesa year ago
  • It’s me, Justin

    I’m rating my own show because I want to know how it shows up. Thanks for listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JustinGarrison
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic!

    Justin and Autumn are amazing at bringing up relevant subjects with all those side quests. Worth to be in your feed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nordlander1234
    Swedena year ago

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Listeners note engaging guests and practical takeaways, though some quotes mention off-topic moments.
Overall positive reception of host chemistry and the breadth of topics for engineers and builders.
Guests are consistently insightful and the hosts keep discussions focused on technical depth.

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#188
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Talking Points

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Suing The Government with Cindy Cohn
Q: How can everyday listeners get involved in privacy and open source advocacy?
Cindy emphasizes joining organizations like the EFF, supporting open source communities, and engaging locally with neighbors and online networks to push for better privacy protections and infrastructure.
Laying the Foundation with Joe Beda
Q: What motivated the move from Google's internal cloud initiatives to Kubernetes open source?
The team wanted a platform that was flexible, community-driven, and capable of outpacing internal bottlenecks; open-sourcing Kubernetes allowed broader collaboration and faster evolution of the platform.
Developing Measurements with Cat Hicks
Q: How do you feel that your work and work like yours can move forward in this current climate?
Dr. Hicks emphasizes that psychological insights are more critical than ever, particularly in understanding and addressing the current challenges developers face.
Colocating Data with David Aronchick
Q: What point did you decide that data co-located with compute was a problem to solve?
David explained that the challenge lies in the fact that data grows everywhere, not just in centralized data centers, and Kubernetes is not equipped to manage this effectively.
Writing bugs with K.S. Bhaskar
Q: What is the most exciting part of your career?
Bhaskar enjoys the learning and the fun aspects of software engineering. He emphasizes the importance of doing what one enjoys and the impact of open-source technology.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fork Around And Find Out

What is Fork Around And Find Out about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show presents deep dives into software systems, platform engineering, and the human side of tech—covering Kubernetes, CI/CD, open source, cloud infrastructure, and the practical realities of building reliable software. Episodes blend technical storytelling with real-world lessons, from outage postmortems to the evolving roles of developers and advocates, often featuring industry pioneers, researchers, and practitioners. A standout is the mix of candid practitioner voices with policy and psychology perspectives, offering both actionable tips and thoughtful context for broader tech culture and governance. This breadth makes it valuable for engineers, DevOps teams, platform leads, and tech advocates seeking pragmatic insights and career pe... more

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2. Joe Beda
3. Cat Hicks
4. Cassidy Williams
5. Duffy Cooley
6. David Aronchick
7. Ellie Ford
8. Ingy döt Net

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