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Scott Hanselman
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Hanselminutes is Fresh Air for Developers. A weekly commute-time podcast that promotes fresh technology and fresh voices. Talk and Tech for Developers, Life-long Learners, and Technologists.

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Latest Episodes

Scott talks with Aran Khanna, co-founder and CEO of Archera, about a new category of cloud financial tooling: "Insured Commitments." Instead of locking into 1- or 3-year reserved instance contracts and hoping your usage matches, Archera offers commit... more

Scott talks with Skyla Loomis, General Manager of IBM Z Software, about the ongoing relevance of mainframes in 2026. They discuss the enduring power of mainframes, how generative AI is transforming COBOL modernization, and why enterprise infrastructu... more

Greg Hinkle, co-founder of Nimbalyst and former VP of Software Engineering at Salesforce, joins Scott to discuss the future of AI-assisted development. They explore the challenges of managing multiple AI coding agents, finding flow state in an agenti... more

Kelly Shortridge, author of "Security Chaos Engineering: Sustaining Resilience in Software and Systems" and CPO at Fastly, joins Scott for an ACM ByteCast joint episode about why security should be designed for failure rather than prevention. From ai... more

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Recent Guests

Aran Khanna
Co-founder and CEO of Archera
Archera
Episode: Cloud Commitments Without the Lock-In with Archera's Aran Khanna
Skyla Loomis
General Manager of IBM Z Software
IBM
Episode: How IBM Z Is Modernizing Mainframes with Skyla Loomis
Greg Hinkle
CTO and co-founder at Nimbalyst
Nimbalyst
Episode: Making opinionated AI tooling decisions with Nimbalyst's Greg Hinkle
Kelly Shortridge
Chief Product Officer at Fastly
Fastly
Episode: The Joy of Unplugging Cables: Kelly Shortridge on Security Resilience
Tori Westerhoff
Principal AI Security Researcher with the Red Team at Microsoft
Microsoft
Episode: Why Tori Westerhoff says we should talk to strangers
Eric Allman
Developed Sendmail and its precursor Delivermail; co-founded Sendmail, Incorporated
Sendmail (formerly) / UC Berkeley
Episode: Building the Internet with sendmail's Eric Allman
Allen Stewart
Partner Director of Software Engineering Innovation at Microsoft, supporter of AI for Science
Microsoft
Episode: A cognition engine for science with Allen Stewart
Don Syme
Designer and Architect of the F# programming language, advocate of agentic workflows
Microsoft (GitHub; GitHub Agentic Workflows)
Episode: Agentic Workflows with Don Syme
Philip Kiley
Author of Inference Engineering, Baseten engineer
Baseten
Episode: Inference Engineering with Baseten's Philip Kiely

Host

Scott Hanselman
Host of Hanselminutes

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 891 ratings
  • Always insightful, immaculately expressed and never assumes knowledge or experience. I'm so grateful for all your hard work Mr Hanselman.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    lazarus-cn
    2 years ago
  • An Amazing Podcast!

    Hanselminutes has consistently provided me with insightful and relevant content. Scott has a knack for engaging with guests, exploring deep topics while maintaining a conversational tone. Highly recommended for anyone interested in expanding their knowledge base.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimmy Kl.
    Philippines3 years ago
  • Awesome Podcast!!!

    Scott, host of the Hanselminutes Podcast, highlights all technology, innovation and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    roweereyes
    Philippines4 years ago
  • I Love it

    I love this podcast, it is useful, funny and just the right length for a walk! Thanks Scott and guests❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    omarzaa
    Canada5 years ago
  • Great show!

    Scott, host of the Hanselminutes podcast, highlights all aspects of tech and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    malfoxley
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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One of the standout tech interview formats for developers seeking real-world guidance.
Consistent quality and approachable depth across episodes.
Diverse, high-caliber guests and topics that stay technically rigorous.
Thoughtful host with a knack for pulling practical takeaways from deep tech topics.
Well-regarded for thoughtful questioning and audience-friendly explanations.

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#72
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#229
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#235
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#238
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Cloud Commitments Without the Lock-In with Archera's Aran Khanna
Q: What sizes of customers or budgets are most appropriate for Archera's insured commitments?
From small two-person startups to larger databases, the company highlights meaningful impact starting around $100,000–$200,000 per year, with more pronounced value at $100k–$500k and beyond.
Cloud Commitments Without the Lock-In with Archera's Aran Khanna
Q: How does Archera determine which workloads are safe to insure and how is pricing set?
Archera uses lightweight usage metadata, historical customer data, tagging (production vs. development), and machine learning models to rank workloads and price insurance with a diversified portfolio approach to manage risk.
Cloud Commitments Without the Lock-In with Archera's Aran Khanna
Q: Is Archera's insured cloud commitment model designed to replace pay-as-you-go pricing, or to complement it by adding risk protection?
It's designed to complement pay-as-you-go by adding downside protection and enabling more aggressive committing where it makes sense, especially when there is uncertainty about long-term usage; customers can still access on-demand options and insurers provide a safety net.
Why Tori Westerhoff says we should talk to strangers
Q: How are you able to balance optimism about AI with concerns about its potential harms?
I try to view AI as a tool that amplifies human capabilities while recognizing that it reshapes our cognitive processes; red teaming helps surface potential misuses and unintended effects, guiding safer, more intentional deployment.
The Joy of Unplugging Cables: Kelly Shortridge on Security Resilience
Q: What role do vendors play in security, and where should responsibility lie when it comes to endpoints and APIs?
Owners should understand where responsibility ends and where a vendor's platform or services begin; vendors can secure their layer, but customers must own dependencies and ensure secure integration points and proper access controls.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hanselminutes

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

A tech-focused interview show that draws a wide range of guests from engineers, researchers, and founders to share deep insights on software, AI, cloud, and modern engineering practices. Episodes often center on practical tooling, infrastructure, and the evolving role of AI in development, with discussions that blend technical detail, real-world use cases, and thoughtful commentary on the societal impacts of technology. Notable strengths include a consistent host who draws out practical takeaways, a willingness to explore cutting-edge topics (from AI agent systems to memory-driven AI for science), and a knack for connecting legacy computing concepts with modern platforms. The format tends to be accessible for both practitioners and leaders,... more

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