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Our most popular pods in one fat feed! Too much technology would never be enough. Includes Heavy Networking, Network Break, Day Two DevOps, Packet Protector, and Network Automation Nerds. Plus new shows when they launch so you know about fresh awesomeness.

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Today’s topic is Multiprotocol Label Switching or MPLS, a foundational technology that powers service provider networks and enterprise WANs all over the world. To help us break it down, we’ve invited James Bensley, a Network Tech Lead who’s spent fif... more

Building a Network Source of Truth (NSoT) is only step one in an automation effort — turning it into operational automation is where outcomes happen. In this sponsored episode by Network to Code, Eric Fetty, a self-taught network engineer who literal... more

Kyler and Ned sit down with Liz Fong-Jones, Technical Fellow at Honeycomb, to discuss the impact of AI on open-source contributions. Liz proposes shifting the script from code patch contributions to detailed bug reports. They also break down the dist... more

On today’s news roundup we assess the White House’s new US cyber strategy (bellicose, bombastic, and boiler-plate), discuss a cyberattack attributed to Iran that used Windows to wipe thousands of devices, and dig into a Microsoft update on Entra pass... more

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Recent Guests

Eric Fetty
Executive/IT leader from The Standard
The Standard
Episode: NAN116: From NSoT to Operational Automation: Fast Time-to-Value with Nautobot Cloud (Sponsored)
Liz Fong-Jones
Technical Fellow at Honeycomb
Honeycomb
Episode: D2DO297: The Future of Open-Source Contributions in the AI Age
Kireeti Kompella
Industry veteran and networking expert
HPE (previously Juniper Networks)
Episode: TNO057: The Self-Driving Network, Revisited
Sharad Kumar
CEO and co-founder of Fluid Cloud
Fluid Cloud
Episode: HN818: Introducing LIM: A Large Infrastructure Model for Multi-Cloud Terraform Migration (Sponsored)
Harshad Omar
CTO and co-founder of Fluid Cloud
Fluid Cloud
Episode: HN818: Introducing LIM: A Large Infrastructure Model for Multi-Cloud Terraform Migration (Sponsored)
Harshit Omar
Co-founder and CTO of FluidCloud
FluidCloud
Episode: D2DO296: Make Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Portability a Reality With FluidCloud (Sponsored)
Tom Hollingsworth
Guest opinionator from the Futurum Group and Tech Field Day
Futurum Group; Tech Field Day
Episode: NB565: New Algorithm Claims Quicker Quantum Decryption; NVIDIA Revenue Rockets Higher
Alex Crensel
Research engineer, Google Systems Research Group; PhD student at UC Berkeley
Google
Episode: HN817: Is There a Better Way to Do Software Defined Networking?
Lenny Giuliano
Senior Distinguished Systems Engineer, HPE Networking (formerly Juniper)
HPE Juniper Networks
Episode: N4N050: Multicast Fundamentals

Hosts

Ethan Banks
Co-host of Heavy Networking, Packet Pushers
Drew Condi-Murray
Host of Packet Protector

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 155 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 States7 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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Listeners value the hosts' engaging style, blending humor with technical discussions, which enhances the overall experience.
Regularly praised for its educational content, ensuring listeners stay informed on current trends in networking technology.
Much appreciated for the variety and depth of topics covered, making it a favorite for those in networking and IT.

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#145
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LIU010: Personal, Technical, and Slightly Unhinged: Listener Q&A
Q: What key personality traits are most valued as a pre-sales network engineer?
Honesty, the ability to teach, and the willingness to research and learn on behalf of the customer, followed by the ability to translate complex tech into understandable language without being pushy or purely sales-driven.
NB564: New Juniper Routers Pump Up AI and Cloud-Scale Traffic; Anthropic Vs. DoD
Q: Why is the Anthropic vs. DoD dispute significant for AI deployments in government and industry?
It highlights how government use policies and procurement constraints can shape AI vendor strategies, potentially limiting deployments or prompting strategic realignments by AI vendors seeking to balance commercial and national security interests.
NB564: New Juniper Routers Pump Up AI and Cloud-Scale Traffic; Anthropic Vs. DoD
Q: What makes IT-OT convergence important for OT security?
Bringing IT and OT signals into a single SOC allows teams to understand the full kill chain, coordinate defense, and defend mission-critical assets more proactively, leveraging shared visibility and AI-powered analysis.
PP099: The Care and Feeding of Kerberos for Windows Environments
Q: What is Kerberos and why did Microsoft decide to adopt it?
Kerberos provides a scalable, secure, and centralized authentication framework that fits Windows networks and Active Directory, replacing NTLM due to security and interoperability needs as environments grew and required better cross-system authentication.
HN816: Inside the Case: A Hardware Deep Dive with Meter (Sponsored)
Q: Why do you feel like getting deep into the design makes a difference?
If you trust that we're doing the little things right, you'll know that we're doing all of the things right.

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Content primarily centers around networking technology, data center operations, automation, and cybersecurity, featuring expert insights and discussions with industry leaders. Episodes tackle a wide range of topics such as hardware design, the evolution of network operations, the impact of artificial intelligence on security, and the importance of documentation and collaboration in network environments. This podcast stands out for its educational approach blended with personal anecdotes and technical expertise from well-known figures in the tech field, making it an excellent resource for network professionals and enthusiasts alike.

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1. Heavy Networking
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2. Liz Fong-Jones
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