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Heavy Networking

Packet Pushers
Network Automation
Networking
Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Sd-Wan
Python
Network Operations
Agentic AI
SASE
Fortinet
Packet Pushers
OSPF
AI In Networking
Ethernet
Automation
Palo Alto Networks
BGP
Ansible
EVPN
Machine Learning

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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In this sponsored episode, Kyle Baxter and Sridhar Katere from HPE join Drew to talk about automating enterprise data center networks. They discuss how HPE integrates its Apstra and Mist products to bring AI ops and self-driving capabilities into dat... more

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When engineers look to buy new technology they tend to focus on features and functionality, but there’s more to it than that. Sian Morgan joins Drew and Ethan to discuss the best practices involved in making a good technology buying decision. Sian sh... more

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If you think of BlueCat as just an IPAM or DDI company, think again. BlueCat acquired LiveAction in 2024, and since then, they’ve been working to integrate LiveAction’s network observability capabilities with the DDI portfolio. In this sponsored epis... more

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What does it take to build your own AI agent that could help with day-to-day network tasks? Hank Preston, a Distinguished Architect at Cisco, asked himself that question. He developed a presentation that walks through all the elements one might need ... more

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Recent Guests

Kyle Baxter
Director of Product Management at HPE
HPE
Episode: HN841: HPE Melds Apstra and Mist for Self-Driving Data Center Networks (Sponsored)
Sridhar Katere
VP of Engineering at HPE
HPE
Episode: HN841: HPE Melds Apstra and Mist for Self-Driving Data Center Networks (Sponsored)
Sian Morgan
Research director at the Del Oro Group
Del Oro Group
Episode: HN840: How to Make a Technology Buying Decision
Ryan Grande
Field CTO at BlueCat
BlueCat Networks
Episode: HN839: Why Flows, Packets, and DDI are All Critical for Operational Effectiveness (Sponsored)
Hank Preston
Cisco engineer; speaker at Cisco Live; creator of Mr. Packets
Cisco
Episode: HN838: Meet Mr. Packets – Building Your Own Agentic AI Team Member
Eduard Dulharu
AI expert and founder of avexpertai
avexpertai
Episode: HN837: Agentic AI to Reduce MTTR
Rafael Francis
Senior Director of Product Line Management at Ciena
Ciena
Episode: HN836: Optimize AI Traffic on the WAN with Ciena’s Integrated IP Networking (Sponsored)
Vinny Santos
Director for Routing and Switching Portfolio Marketing at Ciena
Ciena
Episode: HN836: Optimize AI Traffic on the WAN with Ciena’s Integrated IP Networking (Sponsored)
Jeff Wilson
Network architect with hands-on SPB/SPBM experience
Independent/Industry expert
Episode: HN835: The Pros and Cons of Shortest Path Bridging (SPB)

Hosts

Ethan Banks
Host of Heavy Networking with experience across Packet Pushers network; frequent guest on multi-vendor networking topics.
Drew Conry-Murray
Co-host of Heavy Networking; engages in deep technical discussions and helps drive show structure with guests.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 657 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 States3 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Wonderful information!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    linux 66
    United States4 years ago
  • Excellent.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    crashmaster18
    4 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 States5 years ago
  • Great podcast from a great network

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ggiesen
    6 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for in-depth, practical networking insights and expert guests.
Some feedback notes strong host personalities but still valuable technical depth.
Many appreciate the clear distinction between marketing pitches and real-world engineering advice.

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

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#136
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#225
Italy/Technology
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#41
Belgium/Technology
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#102
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#116
Finland/Technology
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#158
Taiwan/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

HN841: HPE Melds Apstra and Mist for Self-Driving Data Center Networks (Sponsored)
Q: How does the combined platform handle predictive maintenance and proactive fixes?
The system uses optic health and system health use cases, leveraging time-series, space-time modeling, and confidence scores to predict failures, quantify blast radius, and offer actionable remediation steps, including automated fixes when opted in.
HN835: The Pros and Cons of Shortest Path Bridging (SPB)
Q: Why SPBM over EVPN?
The guest highlights the simplicity of SPBM—no need to provision IP networking for many campus use cases—and notes that EVPN scales better and offers broader multi-vendor support, but SPBM provides operational simplicity and strong multicast handling at campus scale when the topology fits.
HN835: The Pros and Cons of Shortest Path Bridging (SPB)
Q: So Jeff, would you describe some networks where you've deployed SPBM?
Jeff explains that SPBM deployments have been driven by campus-scale needs where multicast delivery and simplified operations were prioritized, with SPBM offering an edge-focused, ISIS-driven control plane and underlay that supports ECMP and straight Ethernet-to-Ethernet provisioning without IP provisioning on the edge.
HN834: HPE Self-Driving Networks: The Next Evolution of Network Automation (Sponsored)
Q: How do on-prem and cloud components fit in training vs inference for AI models?
Training occurs in the cloud due to data volumes; inference can be deployed on-prem for air-gapped environments, while ongoing model updates can be pushed to devices and managed via a cloud orchestration layer.
HN834: HPE Self-Driving Networks: The Next Evolution of Network Automation (Sponsored)
Q: What does self-driving mean in practical terms for 2026?
It means a network that measures user experience, predicts problems, identifies root causes, and can autonomously remediate or guide changes through an auditable workflow, with a trust-based, cybernetic-like control loop.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heavy Networking

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

Heavy Networking delivers deep, technical conversations focused on modern networking, covering practical deployment insights, vendor ecosystems, and real-world trade-offs. Episodes frequently explore AI-assisted network operations, multi-vendor architectures, and advanced topics like SPB, EVPN/VXLAN, and observability tooling, often featuring hands-on guests and practitioners who share architectural approaches, governance considerations, and implementation lessons. The show stands out for its strong emphasis on real-world applicability, candid discussions about limitations, and sponsorships that spotlight practical tools and frameworks for operators and engineers. Listeners are likely to be engineers, architects, and technologists looking f... more

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1. Kyle Baxter
2. Sridhar Katere
3. Sian Morgan
4. Ryan Grande
5. Hank Preston
6. Eduard Dulharu
7. Rafael Francis
8. Vinny Santos

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