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Logical Replication
Query Optimization
Soft Deletes
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Compression Algorithms
SQL Practices
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A weekly podcast about all things PostgreSQL

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Nik and Michael are joined by Regina Obe and Paul Ramsey to discuss PostGIS.

 

Here are some links to things they mentioned:

• Regina Obe postgres.fm/people/regina-obe

• Paul Ramsey postgres.fm/people/paul-ramsey

• PostGIS po... more

Nik and Michael discuss query plan flips in Postgres — what they are, some causes, mitigations, longer term solutions, and the recent outage at Clerk.

 

Here are some links to things they mentioned: 

• Recent postmortem from Clerk clerk.com/... more

Nik and Michael discuss pg_ash — a new tool (not extension!) from Nik that samples and stores wait events from pg_stat_activity.

 

Here are some links to things they mentioned: 

• pg_ash github.com/NikolayS/pg_ash

• pg_wait_sampling https://... more

Nik and Michael discuss query level comments, object level comments, and another way of adding object level metadata.

 

Here are some links to things they mentioned: 

• Object comments www.postgresql.org/docs/current/sql-comment.html

• Query... more

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Recent Guests

Radim Marek
Consultant and Postgres enthusiast, creator of RegreSQL
Episode: RegreSQL
Harry Brundage
Co-founder and CTO of Gadget
Gadget
Episode: Gadget's use of Postgres
Simon Eskildsen
CEO and co-founder of TurboPuffer
TurboPuffer
Episode: turbopuffer
Gwen Shapira
Co-founder and chief product officer at Nile
Nile
Episode: Multi-tenant options
Lev Kokotov
Creator of PgDog, a PostgreSQL sharding solution
Episode: PgDog
Franck Pachot
Developer advocate at MongoDB, formerly at YugaDB, and an AWS Data Hero.
MongoDB
Episode: SQL vs NoSQL
Lukas Eder
Founder of Dave Geekery and creator of Duke
Dave Geekery
Episode: jOOQ
Gülçin Yıldırım Jelínek
Staff engineer at Zeta, co-founder of the Prague PostgreSQL Meetup
Zeta
Episode: Is pg_dump a backup tool?
Robert Haas
VP Chief Architect Database Service at EDB, long-serving PostgreSQL contributor
EDB
Episode: Is pg_dump a backup tool?

Hosts

Michael Mustard
Co-hosts episodes; founder of PG Mustard; frequent host focusing on PostgreSQL topics and practical guidance.
Nik
Co-hosts the show; founder of Postgres AI; leads discussions on PostgreSQL internals, monitoring, and ecosystem developments.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 104 ratings
  • Thanks

    Thanks for this great podcast, I listen to it when I drive or walk, using my time to the fullest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Troublesmade
    United States10 months ago
  • Nikolay & Micheal I listen to your podcasts these are great and lot of insights

    Nikolay & Micheal I listen to your podcasts these are great and lot of insights

    Thank you so much for doing this

    It’s good keep up this Awesome work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChinnaP2
    United States2 years ago
  • Such a fantastic resource!

    It’s current but not “news” so it makes sense to go all the way back to the first episode and listen to all of these!

    As an “application developer” who uses PostGIS, I wish I had known all I have learned through this podcast when we started our project. I now have a long list of things to add, things to check, things to look at - so much!

    Thanks Nikolay and Michael!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Endoid
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Awesome!

    I cannot recommend this podcast enough. The hosts possess an exceptional depth of knowledge about Postgres, which they generously share with the community. Their engaging personalities make each episode not just informative but also incredibly enjoyable. Listening to them feels like having an engaging conversation with friends over coffee or a casual beer. The way they impart their expertise and make complex topics accessible is truly commendable. A must-listen for anyone interested in Postgres!... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrunoNero90
    Poland2 years ago
  • Outstanding

    One of the best tech podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    michael_mancuso
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Hosts make complex topics approachable and engaging.
Listeners praise depth of PostgreSQL knowledge and practical guidance.
Guests and conversations are noted for real-world applicability and insights.
High-quality content with production-level depth attracts loyal listeners.

Chart Rankings

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

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#245
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#198
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#77
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#150
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#235
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#237
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

max_connections vs migrations
Q: What can be a solution to handle issues with migrations and max connections?
Implement a lower lock timeout and retries to prevent long wait periods during migrations due to blocking locks from other transactions.
max_connections vs migrations
Q: What's the ideal max connections?
It's better if we reach max connection sooner and just say some clients retry later, like too many clients, rather than allowing an overwhelming number of active sessions which can hurt performance.
Gadget's use of Postgres
Q: What challenges did you face during your zero downtime upgrade?
We put a lot of work into planning and testing, including a reliable rollback plan, but it was nerve-wracking since we hadn't executed the final switch in a real environment before.
Multigres
Q: What is Multigres and why are you working on it?
Multigres is a Vitess adaptation for Postgres that has been in development for many years, finally coming together as the timing feels right now.
Multi-tenant options
Q: Have you considered the approach used in VTS, where data is brought asynchronously from one shard to another?
Yes, it's a good idea, and we may examine it in the future, focusing on building something useful gradually.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Postgres FM

What is Postgres FM about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two seasoned PostgreSQL experts discuss data-engineering topics with a practical, hands-on lens. Episodes frequently cover query optimization, database administration, new PostgreSQL releases, monitoring, archiving, and architecture patterns like sharding and connection management. The show shines when breaking down complex internals into actionable guidance for developers, DBAs, and data teams, often weaving production anecdotes and real-world tradeoffs into the conversation. Notable strengths include deep technical insight delivered in a friendly, approachable way, timely coverage of major releases, and attention to operational details that help teams run Postgres at scale. This makes it a strong choice for listeners who want to stay curr... more

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