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Scott sits down with Wi-Fi engineer Eva Santos to explore the realities of modern wireless operations. Eva shares insights on navigating site surveys, the differences between Wi-Fi bands, and the challenges of troubleshooting inconsistent client perf... more

AI has complicated network automation. It has created questions: If AI generates code for me, do I need to learn Python? Should I be writing a script to gather network information if I can dispatch an AI agent to gather that information for me instea... more

Chris Lapp is an Emmy award-winning network engineer, focused on AI, media, and entertainment. Chris is also known as “The Guy”, the one you call when the problem is sitting between broadcast networking and media and the stakes are high. Join us as K... 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

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Recent Guests

Jason Gintert
Co-founder and president of the United States Networking User Association (USNUA)
United States Networking User Association
Episode: HN831: The Sum, Not Just the Parts: How and Why to Think Holistically About Your Network
Anuj Tyagi
AI/Observability expert
Episode: D2DO304: Observability in the Age of AI
Avery Pennarun
CEO of Tailscale
Tailscale
Episode: HN830: Tailscale CEO on WireGuard, Zero Trust, and Securing AI (Sponsored)
Brett Lykins
Infrastructure automation engineer at Amazon working on disaggregated networking with Sonic
Amazon
Episode: TNO064: The Realities of Running SONiC at Scale
Michael Keith Lewis
Front-of-house engineer, tour manager, audio creator; co-founder of Truck Packer
Truck Packer / Truck Packer (Truck Packer website)
Episode: LIU016: Michael Keith Lewis: The Network Behind the Show
Sif Baksh
Principal Solution Architect
Tynes (SOAR platform)
Episode: NAN124: AI and Trust in Modern Network Automation
Sydney Moroney
Threat detection engineering, threat hunting expert; co-creator of Peak Threat Hunting Framework
Peak Threat Hunting Framework / Nebulok
Episode: PP112: When You Look But Don’t Find: The Art of Knowing When to Stop
Tony Bourke
Seasoned instructor who teaches automation, network design, and more for hands-on folks
Independent/Instructor
Episode: HN829: EVPN/VXLAN Vs. TradCore
Jennifer JJ Jabbusch
Network security architect, public speaker, author
Episode: N4N056: A Wireless NAC Walkthrough

Hosts

Ethan Banks
Host with focus on Heavy Networking and enterprise networking topics
Drew Connery-Murray
Co-host for intro segments and in-depth discussions across multiple shows

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 158 ratings
  • Great listening with evolved insights on all things networking and adjacent. The old stories are the best.

    Audible
    5
    jason laidlaw
    United Statesa year ago
  • Network Chat Crew

    Great listening with evolved insights on all things networking and adjacent. The old stories are the best.

    Audible
    5
    jason laidlaw
    United Statesa year ago
  • Too Much Networking

    Is never a bad thing.

    This is my favorite and main podcast at the moment. I can hear about all kinds of topics going on in Networking today and stay up to date.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    skaterdudex
    United States6 years ago
  • An excellent resource

    I learn a great deal by listening to the weekly shows, including Network Break and the longer podcasts. As a Project Manager I need to keep up on the innovations in networking, and this is an excellent way to do so. If you're not listening, give it a try.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alex Pournelle
    United States8 years ago
  • The go to podcast for networkers

    I've been listening since 2011. Greg and Ethan have done remarkably well in not only maintaining the standard of the show, but improving it. They've maintained their independence in their own unique way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pakdude
    United States8 years ago

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Guest variety and strong hosts keep the discussions engaging and connections to real-world deployments.
Listeners appreciate the independence and focus on technical detail over marketing hype.
The show delivers deep technical content with practical insights for network engineers.

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D2DO304: Observability in the Age of AI
Q: How do token costs influence observability decisions and model selection?
Observability must include token usage metrics and cost awareness; choosing cheaper models when quality is sufficient and monitoring token budgets prevents unexpected bills, especially as pricing shifts.
D2DO304: Observability in the Age of AI
Q: What is AI observability and how does it differ between lab, pilot, and production environments?
AI observability involves measuring performance, behavior, and outcomes across AI systems, from model behavior (hallucinations, drift) in labs to latency and error metrics in production, plus evaluating resource usage like GPU for local models.
HN830: Tailscale CEO on WireGuard, Zero Trust, and Securing AI (Sponsored)
Q: What is Tailnet Lock and why is it important for security?
Tailnet Lock lets you sign and distribute a root of trust for node public keys, meaning new nodes must be authorized by this root, providing a second layer of protection even if identity providers are compromised.
HN830: Tailscale CEO on WireGuard, Zero Trust, and Securing AI (Sponsored)
Q: How does Aperture govern AI traffic without compromising end-to-end encryption in the Tailnet?
Aperture sits as a layer 7 proxy on the Tailnet, decrypting only the traffic it is authorized to inspect, applying guardrails and policy hooks, and then routing traffic to the appropriate LLM backends or models, while the underlying Tailnet remains encrypted between endpoints.
HN830: Tailscale CEO on WireGuard, Zero Trust, and Securing AI (Sponsored)
Q: What is the fundamental relationship between WireGuard and Tailscale's control plane?
WireGuard provides the fast, simple data plane; Tailscale adds a centralized control plane that automatically updates configurations and enforces enterprise policies across all nodes, enabling scalable, policy-driven network connectivity.

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What is The Fat Pipe about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Tech-focused professionals listen to a highly technical, vendor-aware show that covers networking, security, open networking, and DevOps. Episodes routinely feature practitioners and researchers discussing real-world deployments, architectural trade-offs, and practical maintenance in data centers, cloud interconnects, and enterprise networks. Noteworthy is a mix of independent hosts and guest experts from industry-leading companies, with frequent sponsor segments that frame practical implementations (e.g., zero-trust, post-quantum readiness, AI-assisted operations) in approachable, story-driven conversations. The show is likely to appeal to engineers who want deep dives, actionable insights, and a candid view of current trends without heavy... more

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