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Network Break

Packet Pushers
Cisco
Nvidia
Cybersecurity
Palo Alto Networks
Broadcom
Fortinet
Intel
Microsoft
Quantum Computing
HPE
Vmware
Juniper Networks
IBM
Arista
Google
SASE
AI Security
AT&T
AI Infrastructure
AWS

Network Break keeps you informed with fast, focused analysis of IT news, products, tech trends, and business outcomes. Blending sharp commentary with a touch of humor, hosts Drew Conry-Murray & Johna Till Johnson sift through the weekly landslide of press announcements, product launches, financial reports, and marketing decks to find the stories worth talking about. You come away with the informat... more

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Take a Network Break! This week’s episode is a 50-yard dash through the week’s tech news. The Red Alert covers a critical XSS vulnerability in Apache Juneau. In the news, Google courts the US state of Wyoming with a $17 billion pledge for a new data ... more

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Take a Network Break! Our Red Alert sounds for active exploits against an Arista VeloCloud Orchestrator vulnerability. In the news, Fortinet launches new cloud-based capabilities to spot and stop unwanted AI agent actions, Cato Networks announces new... more

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Take a Network Break! Our Red Alert sounds for HPE wireless OS vulnerabilities and for serious vulnerabilities in PHP and node.js. Security alerts carry us into the news as Fortinet releases a tranche of software updates to address vulnerabilities th... more

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Take a Network Break! Our Red Alert sounds for Nutanix Prism Gateway. Our news discussion covers a new pluggable optical form factor being pushed by Cisco and Nvidia, ORCA Computing launching a new quantum computer to run alongside GPUs, and New York... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Heim
Head of Partner Enablement at Meter
Meter
Episode: NB596: Cisco, NVIDIA Plug New Optical Form Factor; TSMC Etches Another Record Quarter
Taylor Edema
Vice president of product management at Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks
Episode: NB595: Arista Racks Up New AI Infrastructure Options; Arelion Expands Existing Fiber Optics Capacity
Richard Piazantin
Advocate for the Velocity Room and an experienced technologist
Cisco
Episode: NB594: Visa Offers AI Security Software Free of Charge; Meta’s 1Pb Subsea Cable Puts Petal to the Metal
Sabina Anya
Chief Technologist and Executive Advisor for VMware Cloud Foundation
VMware
Episode: NB593: AI Agents Come for Your Network; Google to Send TPUs Into Orbit
Jamil Boukir
Co-founder of FireZone
FireZone
Episode: NB592: AWS Recommends UAE Migration; FCC Wants More Spectrum for Satellite Broadband
Daniel Caruso
IT Network and Systems Administrator
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Episode: NB592: AWS Recommends UAE Migration; FCC Wants More Spectrum for Satellite Broadband
Scott Robot
Host of Total Network Operations Podcast
Packet Pushers / Total Network Operations
Episode: NB580: Project Glasswing on Hold – or Not; Why You Should Hold In-Person Background Checks
Scott Robon
Co-founder of the Network Automation Forum and Autocon Conference; founder of Solutional; host of Total Network Operations
Solutional / Autocon / Network Automation Forum
Episode: NB572: Quantum Switches and Flying Cars
Damien Garros
Co-founder and CEO of OpsMill
OpsMill
Episode: NB568: Arm Reaches for More AI Revenue with In-House CPU; Debating the FCC Router Ban

Hosts

Drew Conry-Murray
Host of Network Break; frequent co-host on Packet Pushers network shows
Johna Till Johnson
Co-host on Network Break; long-standing contributor to Packet Pushers content

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 225 ratings
  • Ok show

    Used to like all packet pusher content, after Greg left not the same. Not the same energy and a lot of sobbing sounding hosts. Leave politics out of the shows please.

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    1
    Javolono
    United States2 years ago
  • Used to be great

    Before Greg retired I would listen to every show except the sponsored ones, going on five years now. These days it is more like a contest to see how long I can last until Johna makes some asinine remark that makes me turn off the episode. The final straw was show 492 where she just had to bring up how much she doesn’t care if tech companies objectify women and defended Palo Alto for their booth babes stunt. Great that you are “not like the other girls,” Johna, but give me a break. I’ll no longer... more

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    1
    Stryker4526
    United States2 years ago
  • Yes! Very good show

    Keep it going, very very informative and useful information. It is also a very feel good format, I like the commentary and the people just all around happy with this one!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andr3wwww
    Germany3 years ago
  • Interesting discussion on current news in enterprise technology

    Network Break provides insightful and interesting discussion some of the enterprise technology news every week. This ranges from new products, deployment options or issues, standards and financial news that impacts information technology practitioners. The show notes include links to the detailed information behind the discussion and frequently multiple sources. An enjoyable way to hear what’s new.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    spuluka
    United States3 years ago
  • I guess my snark filter needs mor vCPUs

    Corey tries too hard to be snarkily clever and funny. It doesn't work for me. I spend too much brain power trying to follow his meandering versus his point. I don't have time for all of his self righteous, self loathing, obfuscated points. Tiring. I'm already tired from trying to keep up with on average 8 new significant features per day.

    Apple Podcasts
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    10339821
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Engaging, informative tech analysis with entertaining banter
Thoughtful discussions on AI and security; great show for engineers and managers
Clear, practical IT news with strong vendor and industry insight
Very useful for staying up to date on networking and enterprise tech
Some listeners feel the hosts occasionally lean into personal viewpoints; overall high-quality tech content

Chart Rankings

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

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#190
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#179
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#224
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#115
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#43
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#117
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

NB597: Extreme Announces Autonomous AI Agent; Cisco Debuts OT Security Cert
Q: Have we heard any stories about patching causing issues?
The hosts say they have not seen a specific enterprise story, but patches can break services, so organizations should test them carefully before broad deployment.
NB595: Arista Racks Up New AI Infrastructure Options; Arelion Expands Existing Fiber Optics Capacity
Q: What is the impact of frontier virtual patching on the performance and stability of devices on customer premises?
Edema says the technology uses the company's single-pass engine and targets a single-digit percentage impact on throughput.
NB595: Arista Racks Up New AI Infrastructure Options; Arelion Expands Existing Fiber Optics Capacity
Q: Can you talk about how it works? That is, how does Palo Alto Networks get from a discovered vulnerability to something that can deploy to a firewall?
Edema says the company uses AI to discover vulnerabilities, automate exploit-variant testing, generate and validate candidate protections, and deliver coverage to customer firewalls. Its vaulted protection approach keeps sensitive vulnerability details in a cloud-based engine.
NB596: Cisco, NVIDIA Plug New Optical Form Factor; TSMC Etches Another Record Quarter
Q: Can you talk about the application process? What's involved?
Applicants apply at meter.com/grants and benefit from describing their goals and intended use of funds. Selected applicants are invited to a brief virtual interview, after which qualifying applicants can receive up to $2,000.
NB596: Cisco, NVIDIA Plug New Optical Form Factor; TSMC Etches Another Record Quarter
Q: Is it generally aimed at certifications or is it, I know there's grants for like labs and learning stuff, but is it all geared toward certification or how do you intend the program to be used?
Heim says grants can cover certification and exam fees, study materials, and hands-on lab equipment, since building practical networking skills often requires a lab.

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

A brisk, enterprise-focused tech news show that delivers focused analysis on IT infrastructure, networking, security, and AI developments. Episodes typically dissect weekly product launches, financial results, regulatory updates, and industry shifts, with practical implications for network engineers, IT leaders, and tech decision-makers. A hallmark is the concise, opinionated discussion between two regular hosts, punctuated by sponsor messages and occasional guest perspectives, making it a useful resource for staying current and shaping strategic tech decisions. Notable strengths include tight topic curation, accessible technical depth, and a consistent emphasis on real-world impact for enterprises, along with a lively banter style that kee... more

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4. Sabina Anya
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7. Scott Robot
8. Scott Robon

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