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Heavy Networking

Packet Pushers
Network Automation
Design-Driven Network Assurance
Network Assurance
Python
Brownfield Environment
Suzieq
Netlab
Juniper Apstra
Sd-Wan
Network Observability
AI In Networking
Network Engineering
Terraform
Autocon Conference
Chatops
Major League Baseball
Network Management
Total Network Operations
BGP Labs
Fortinet

Heavy Networking is an unabashedly nerdy dive into all things networking. Described by one listener as "verbal white papers," the weekly episodes feature network engineers, industry experts, and vendors sharing useful information to keep your professional knowledge sharp and your career growing. Hosts Ethan Banks & Drew Conry-Murray cut through the marketing spin to explore what works—and what doe... more

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Unit testing is a software development practice for checking that an individual component of code works before integrating that unit with other components in a larger program. A new open source project called Network Unit Testing System, or NUTS, bri... more

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NANOG, or the North American Network Operation Group, is an organization committed to the continuing advancement of an open, secure, and robust Internet. At the NANOG Conference 95 in late October 2025, Ethan Banks chatted with Steve Feldman, a membe... more

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How do you architect a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) to provide critical security services to millions of endpoints distributed across the planet? How do you build such a service for scale, performance, and resiliency? One option is to build your... more

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On today’s episode, we take a break from one’s and zero’s for a discussion about starting a networking meetup. Our guest is Steinn “Steinzi” Örvar, who recently founded the ISNOG, a network operators’ group in Iceland. We quiz Steinzi about what work... more

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Recent Guests

Marco Martinez
Architect at Swisscom and maintainer of the Network Unit Testing System (NUTS)
Swisscom
Episode: HN806: Let’s Get NUTS!
Urs Bauman
Network automation specialist and maintainer of the Network Unit Testing System (NUTS)
Swisscom
Episode: HN806: Let’s Get NUTS!
Steve Feldman
Member of the Board of Directors at NANOG.
NANOG
Episode: HN805: The Past, Present, and Future of NANOG
Christian Raducanu
Senior Director of Product Management, Cloud Delivered Security at Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks
Episode: HN804: How Prisma SASE Builds on Public Clouds for Scale, Resiliency (Sponsored)
Steinnzi Örvar
Founder of ISnog, a networking users group in Iceland
ISnog
Episode: HN803: How to Start a Networking Meetup
Ramnath Shani
Director of Products and Solutions for SASE at Fortinet
Fortinet
Episode: HN802: Unifying Networking and Security with Fortinet SASE: Architecture, Reality, and Lessons Learned (Sponsored)
Scott Robon
Host of Total Network Operations and co-founder of the Network Automation Forum
Packet Pushers, Solutional
Episode: HN801: Will a Natural Language Interface (NLI) Replace Your CLI?
John Capobianco
Head of Developer Relations at Selector
Selector
Episode: HN800: Root Cause Analysis for the Entire Stack (Sponsored)
Vireesha Sriram
Fellow at Selector, Head of Application and Data Engineering, Observability Wizard
Selector
Episode: HN800: Root Cause Analysis for the Entire Stack (Sponsored)

Hosts

Ethan Banks
Co-host of Heavy Networking with extensive experience in network engineering. Ethan has been a prominent voice in the field since the podcast's inception in 2010, focusing on practical networking solutions.
Drew Conry-Murray
Co-host and networking expert with a solid track record in discussing both the technical and strategic aspects of networking.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 648 ratings
  • Deep dive into both current

    Heavy Networking is a deep dive into up and coming and relevant technologies in our business. And they get on experts that show you the practical applications of the technologies and how you're going to use it, what situations you're going to use it in, so that you're aware of what's out there. What I think is important is that they're both currently widely deployed technologies and the stuff that's still on the startup scene that you probably don't want to deploy yet. But in three years it's go... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    spuluka
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Wonderful information!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    linux 66
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    crashmaster18
    3 years ago
  • Such a wealth of knowledge! 🧠

    This is one of the most insightful podcasts that I have ever come across! The Packet Pushers team does such a great job of sharing their wisdom and I love how they lead meaningful conversations with guests who bring so much experience to the table. If you’ve got a question related to anything “networking technology” this is definitely the place to go. Highly recommend checking this show out - you won’t be disappointed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ASobering
    United States4 years ago
  • Great podcast from a great network

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ggiesen
    5 years ago

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There are mixed feelings regarding some hosts' opinions and whether they encompass a full view of industry dynamics.
Many find the content insightful and applicable to their professional roles, enhancing their understanding of current trends.
Listeners appreciate the deep dives into networking technologies and insightful contributions from knowledgeable guests.
Feedback highlights the relatability and engaging delivery of the hosts, making complex topics easier to comprehend.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#234
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#99
Norway/Technology
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#111
Ireland/Technology
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#150
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#172
Hong Kong/Technology
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#230
Poland/Technology

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HN803: How to Start a Networking Meetup
Q: What made you think that you, little old Steinnzi, should be founding a nog or a nug?
The lack of a NOG in Iceland and encouragement from peers inspired me to take action.
HN801: Will a Natural Language Interface (NLI) Replace Your CLI?
Q: Should network engineers keep investing in learning tools like Ansible and Python?
It's too early to discard traditional techniques that work. Don't stop investing in Python and Ansible.
HN799: Multi-Homing IPv6 to Your Home Lab
Q: How do you deal with not becoming transit?
Most of these BGP tunnel providers have strict incoming filtering, so you must have a valid RPKI and ROA to have them announce your prefix.
HN799: Multi-Homing IPv6 to Your Home Lab
Q: What would I need to do to set up my own maintainer object and organizational object?
You actually create an account at the RIPE database, and from there, you can create an object. RIPE has a ton of resources or documentation to help you through that.
HN799: Multi-Homing IPv6 to Your Home Lab
Q: So it's real in that sense, yeah?
For sure. It's as real as any public IP block or prefix.

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Aimed at network professionals, this series offers in-depth discussions on a variety of networking topics, including the implications of artificial intelligence, post-quantum cryptography, and latency in networking. Utilizing guest experts, it often highlights real-world applications of networking technologies and innovations, emphasizing a practical understanding of complex subjects. What's particularly notable is its commitment to informative conversations that challenge traditional networking paradigms, making it a valuable resource for both beginner and seasoned network engineers looking to enhance their technical acumen and stay informed about industry advancements.

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Recent guests on Heavy Networking include:

1. Marco Martinez
2. Urs Bauman
3. Steve Feldman
4. Christian Raducanu
5. Steinnzi Örvar
6. Ramnath Shani
7. Scott Robon
8. John Capobianco

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