
N Is For Networking deconstructs the concepts, jargon and acronyms of the data networking industry. Join recovering CCIE Ethan Banks with rising star Holly Podbielak for these episodes that will help you place context around networking terminology.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 60 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Technology | |||

Copper twisted pair cabling serves as a fundamental component of Ethernet infrastructure and Ethan and Holly are here to break down how it works. They discuss the technical differences between cabling categories, how wire twisting cancels out electro... more
In this sponsored episode by Cisco we explore how agentic AI is transforming network operations and what it means for your career. Robert Barton, an AI Distinguished Engineer at Cisco Systems, joins Ethan and Holly to help us snap the artificial inte... more
As a network engineer, you’ll end up with a lot of weird problems to solve. Many times, the problems will not be with the network at all, and it’ll be up to you to figure it all out. But how? Ethan and Holly discuss techniques for effective troublesh... more
In the previous episode of N is for Networking, Jennifer “JJ” Jabbusch gave us a thorough overview of Network Access Control (NAC) for wired networks. This week we’re going wireless! JJ walks us through the major differences between wired and wireles... more
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I just want to say your podcast has been a great review of all the networking stuff I’ve learnt on-the-fly over the years, but is now being pulled into context (episode by episode). I highly recommend this podcast to others who have done networking (even for years), but don’t have any formal networking training. Great work. I love that Holly fearlessly asks the questions I’d be hesitant to ask. Great work.
I’ve been looking for a podcast about computer networking for awhile, hoping to gain some more knowledge on the way to work, and this is it! The hosts are engaging and they cover a lot of topics for what seems like all knowledge levels. Thank you for making this!
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Tech-focused networking listeners get practical, hands-on episodes that break down core concepts, protocols, and architecture with a candid, mentor-like tone. Topics range from NAC (wired and wireless), multicast, MPLS, VRRP, VPNs, to management planes and incident response, often weaving in real-world scenarios, vendor realities, and lessons learned from field experience. The show frequently features seasoned practitioners and security-minded guests, plus sponsor segments that illustrate real-world tooling. This mix makes it helpful for engineers seeking actionable guidance, defenders of enterprise networks, and those aiming to bridge theory with operational practice. A notable strength is the duo's ability to translate jargon into approac... more
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