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Agentic AI
Statseeker
Post-Quantum Cryptography
NVIDIA
MCP
Wi‑fi
Platform Engineering
Anthropic
802.1x
Automation
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Everything we offer in one high bandwidth output queue. New content every weekday. High priority, low latency, jitter free. Too much technology would never be enough.

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“My goal in life is to say it’s not the network!” says Ben Shapiro, senior network engineer at Eugene (OR) School District 4J, the 6th largest school district in Oregon. He joins host Scott Robohn to discuss how to balance complexity, resiliency, leg... more

Drew and Ethan talk with Kevin Nanns about his journey from network engineer to network architect. Kevin shares his experience grappling with the shift in responsibilities, increased pressure, and communication and management challenges associated wi... more

Renowned Cisco Press author Wendell Odom shares how he began writing the definitive guide for the CCNA exam. Alexis, Kevin, and Wendell discuss the balance between practical, on-the-job experience and certification study habits. Wendell also reflects... more

Ned and Kyler talk with Jim Jones about data protection, backups, and security in the age of hybrid cloud and AI. They explore the operational challenges of integrating automated AI agents into enterprise workflows, the need for proper permission sco... more

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Recent Guests

Richard Phillips
VP of Product and Engineering at BackBox
BackBox
Episode: HS143: Why We Don’t Believe in Self-Healing AI (Sponsored)
Tomas Kiernak
Founder and CEO of Unimus
Unimus
Episode: PP127: Network Configuration and State Visibility at Scale with Unimus (Sponsored)
Daniel Caruso
IT Network and Systems Administrator at Beaver Excavating
Beaver Excavating
Episode: Tech Bytes: Why Beaver Excavating Tapped Firezone for WireGuard-Powered VPN (Sponsored)
Jamil Boukir
Co-founder of Firezone
Firezone
Episode: Tech Bytes: Why Beaver Excavating Tapped Firezone for WireGuard-Powered VPN (Sponsored)
Bill Dockery
Consulting Solutions Architect
WWT
Episode: HN842: How Network Engineers Can Prepare for a Post-Quantum World
Eric Chou
Host of Network Automation Nerds
Network Automation Nerds
Episode: TNO073: Network Automation Forum: From Simple Survey to Global Community
William Collins
Host at The Cloud Gambit
The Cloud Gambit
Episode: TNO073: Network Automation Forum: From Simple Survey to Global Community
Paul Delory
Research Vice President, Gartner for Technical Professionals Research Organization
Gartner
Episode: D2DO313: Operations is a Reconciliation Loop (Sponsored)
Keith Tokash
Consultant who wrote posts about taking but not passing the CCIE Security exam
Consultant
Episode: PP126: Trying (and Failing) the CCIE Security Exam

Hosts

Drew Connery
Host/Co-host with extensive hands-on networking experience and community outreach
Kyler Middleton
Host with focus on DevOps and automation
Jennifer JJ Chavish
Host with broad hosting duties across Packet Pushers shows

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 160 ratings
  • Great listening with evolved insights on all things networking and adjacent. The old stories are the best.

    Audible
    5
    jason laidlaw
    United States2 years 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 States2 years 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 States7 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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Independent and vendor-agnostic perspectives are valued by many listeners
Strong technical depth and practical guidance for network engineers
Community-driven and educational focus resonates with engineers building careers in networking

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

HN842: How Network Engineers Can Prepare for a Post-Quantum World
Q: So Bill, how does quantum computing put classical cryptography at risk?
Bill explains that quantum computing can break traditional public-key cryptography (asymmetric encryption) used to establish secure keys, making routines like TLS vulnerable. This accelerates the ability of attackers to discover private keys and decrypt past communications, elevating the importance of transitioning to quantum-resistant algorithms.
HW089: Spectrum Analysis and Vibe Coding
Q: So first, what was the reason behind why you even prepared that demonstration?
The motivation came from a prior experience explaining Echo Psychic work and a desire to visualize complex spectrum data, showing three bands at once and proving that a real-time, multi-band visualization could reveal insights that single-band tools miss.
Tech Bytes: Why Beaver Excavating Tapped Firezone for WireGuard-Powered VPN (Sponsored)
Q: So Daniel, can you talk us through deploying the product? What did it take to get up and running?
The on-site gateways were deployed as Ubuntu VMs and configured in about ten minutes; then a user account was created and connected, with additional setup for directory service integration to pull in users from 365, which was later improved to allow grouping for selective user sinking.
PP124: How Coruna, DarkSword, and Other Exploits Slice Up Apple iPhones
Q: What practical steps can enterprises take to defend against these threats on mobile devices?
Implement comprehensive telemetry at the device level (mobile threat defense or EDR-like capabilities), enforce identity-aware access controls, use lockdown mode judiciously with consideration for user impact, deploy MDM/MAM, build executive protection programs, and foster cross-sector intelligence sharing (e.g., Intix) to stay ahead of evolving exploits.
PP124: How Coruna, DarkSword, and Other Exploits Slice Up Apple iPhones
Q: What do exploit frameworks like Coruna and DarkSword tell us about the current state of the mobile threat landscape?
They show a shift toward highly sophisticated, multi-exploit kits that can operate in real time on devices, with rapid evolution and convergence creating new, harder-to-detect threats that blend government-grade capabilities with criminal use; effective defense now requires end-to-end visibility, rapid telemetry, and a move toward more proactive, invasive security measures.

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