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N Is For Networking

Packet Pushers
OSPF
OSI Model
Ipsec
Networking
Routing Protocols
Ethernet
Network Design
Firewalls
Network Monitoring
Ipv6
Spanning Tree
High Availability
BGP
Simple Network Management Protocol
Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol
Cybersecurity
Tunneling
Networking Fundamentals
Routing
DNS

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.

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If you’re working on your CCNA you’re learning a lot of CLI, configuration tasks, and so on. But if AI can handle that for you, how much CLI do you really need to know? On today’s sponsored episode, Sergio Freitas, an Engineering Director at Cisco, j... more

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Networking vendor Meter has recently launched their brand new Networking Grants program, putting money on the table to help you in your learning journey. In this sponsored episode, Matt Heim, Head of Partner Enablement at Meter, joins Ethan and Holly... more

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Thanks to a listener request, today’s episode talks about how to optimize your home network for gaming. Ethan and Holly discuss key factors such as latency, connection type, and bandwidth congestion as well as how wired connections, server selection,... more

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Ethan and Holly are back to walk us through Access Lists. Access Lists regularly appear in networking device configurations and aren’t just for security. Ethan and Holly break down what an access list is, how an access-list is processed, the various ... more

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Recent Guests

Sergio Freitas
Software engineer and engineering director at Cisco, formerly at ThousandEyes
Cisco
Episode: N4N069: An Engineer’s Perspective on Agentic AI (Sponsored)
Matt Heim
Head of Partner Enablement at Meter
Meter
Episode: N4N068: Meter’s Networking Grants Program (Sponsored)
Robert Barton
AI distinguished engineer at Cisco Systems
Cisco Systems
Episode: N4N058: Future-Proofing Your Career for the AI Era (Sponsored)
Jennifer JJ Jabbusch
Network security architect, public speaker, and author; special guest on NAC discussions
Independent / Various
Episode: N4N056: A Wireless NAC Walkthrough
Jennifer Jabbusch
Network security architect, public speaker, author; co-host of Packet Protector
Packet Pushers / Packet Protector
Episode: N4N055: A Wired NAC Walkthrough
Lenny Giuliano
Senior Distinguished Systems Engineer
HPE Juniper Networks
Episode: N4N052: Multicast Part 2
James Bensley
Network tech lead with deep experience in service provider technologies
Service provider networks
Episode: N4N051: MPLS Fundamentals
Toni Mrowetz
Network engineer at the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
Episode: N4N040: Mock Interview for a Network Administration Job
Russ White
Veteran network engineer and host of The Hedge podcast
RoutingGeek
Episode: N4N012: Russ White On Why We Need Network Models

Hosts

Ethan Banks
Host of the show; co-host focusing on data networking fundamentals and practical engineering insights
Holly Podbielak
Co-host and frequent co-presenter providing accessible explanations and practical networking discussion

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 122 ratings
  • Great if Network isn’t your primary role

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mrowell
    Australiaa year ago
  • Finally!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sativahoney
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the practical, real‑world examples and structured troubleshooting guidance.
Engaging hosts ask questions listeners would likely ask, keeping episodes practical and relatable.
Hosts deliver clear explanations of technical concepts, making networking accessible to both newbies and veterans.

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#166
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#74
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#87
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#114
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#156
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N4N068: Meter’s Networking Grants Program (Sponsored)
Q: Are there any prerequisites to be eligible to apply?
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and located in the United States. They do not need to be employed in tech or enrolled in a college program.
N4N068: Meter’s Networking Grants Program (Sponsored)
Q: How is Meter going to pick who is awarded a networking grant?
Meter will look for compelling stories from people getting started in networking. Selected applicants may have a 10-minute virtual interview to discuss their goals and how the grant could help.
N4N069: An Engineer’s Perspective on Agentic AI (Sponsored)
Q: Do I need to know the CLI anymore?
CLI syntax and memorized commands may be less important because agents can retrieve details, but engineers still need foundational networking knowledge and debugging skills to direct agents and assess whether changes are correct.
N4N069: An Engineer’s Perspective on Agentic AI (Sponsored)
Q: So how do network engineers use agentic tech?
They can connect agents to operational tools to create scripts, verify network changes, monitor status and perform repeatable checks or reporting tasks. Freitas recommends experimenting in a lab and starting with tasks that are simple and repeatable.
N4N066: Access Lists
Q: Do you have a way that you name access lists or firewall filters?
Holly recommends readable names that describe a filter's purpose or the business use case; Ethan favors human-readable names and sometimes uses all capital letters to distinguish objects he created.

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This show tackles networking terminology, concepts, and acronyms by breaking down complex ideas into practical, real-world context. Episodes mix foundational topics with deeper dives into areas like LLDP, Wi‑Fi, NAC, MPLS, multicast, and firewall basics, often featuring practitioner guests or host-led explorations. The format emphasizes clarity for listeners ranging from engineers building networks to IT professionals expanding their breadth, with an accessible, mentor‑style approach. Notably, the hosts leverage hands‑on explanations, historical context, and vendor-agnostic insights to help demystify the field and connect jargon to everyday network operations.

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7. James Bensley
8. Toni Mrowetz

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