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Kubernetes
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In this sponsored episode, HPE’s Sunalini Sankhavaram and Jose Tellado discuss the architectural evolution toward self-driving networks. Together with Ethan and Drew, they break down how integrating agentic AI enables an autonomous architecture capab... more

Tom Hollingsworth joins Scott Robohn to share his professional journey from a hands-on network engineer and CCIE to his current role leading events at Tech Field Day. He talks about the cyclical nature of networking hype, and advocates for specialize... more

Alexis and Kevin talk about their experiences attending Cisco Live alongside return guest Melina Bertholf. They offer different perspectives about the event while highlighting the importance of building professional relationships and community throug... more

Ned and Kyler welcome Andrew Brown, co-founder of ExamPro, to discuss how AI is reshaping the IT education and training landscape. They discuss why foundational technical knowledge remains vital, how AI-generated answers can make mistakes at scale, a... more

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Recent Guests

Eduard Dulharu
Veteran network architect and founder/CTO of Vxpert AI
Vxpert AI
Episode: NAN126: Fine-Tuning Open Source LLMs for Network Engineering
Jad El-Zein
Principal Technologist in VMware Cloud Foundation
VMware (Broadcom)
Episode: D2DO306: Platform Engineering in the Agentic Era (Sponsored)
Myles Gray
Engineer with VMware background
VMware
Episode: D2DO306: Platform Engineering in the Agentic Era (Sponsored)
Wolfgang Gerlich
CISO in the public sector with experience in healthcare, finance, and tech
Independent security professional
Episode: PP116: News Roundup—FortiBleed Reveals Password Cracking Is Alive and Kicking, Accenture Goes All-In on OT, and More
Jason Dunn
Former Community Program Manager at AWS for the Community Builders Program
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Episode: D2DO305: Scaling Human Connection in Tech Communities
Andrew Wertkin
Chief Strategy Officer at BlueCat Networks
BlueCat Networks
Episode: HS136: How AI Is Changing Enterprise Software Development (Sponsored)
Uzi Alon
VP of Machine Identity Solutions, CyberArk (now part of Palo Alto Networks)
CyberArk / Palo Alto Networks
Episode: PP115: Palo Alto Networks: Reality of 109 to 1: Securing Machine Identities and AI Agents (Sponsored)
Eva Santos
Wi‑Fi professional, content creator, and community contributor
WICO, CWNE/WLPC community contributor
Episode: TNO065: The Operational Reality of Modern Wireless Networks
Chris Wade
CTO and co-founder of iTential
iTential
Episode: HN832: AI Agents Are Just Another Tool: How to Integrate With Your Network Automation Strategy (Sponsored)

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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Apple Podcasts
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

HS136: How AI Is Changing Enterprise Software Development (Sponsored)
Q: What is a network management company and what are the challenges of using AI for enterprise network automation?
The guest explains that the main challenges include trust in automation, the need for upfront specs, proper testing, and governance to prevent outages; the conversation also stresses maintaining human oversight and using robust standards to avoid brittle, brittle AI behavior in critical networks.
NAN126: Fine-Tuning Open Source LLMs for Network Engineering
Q: So if you were to launch a network specific agent today, how do you choose between Llama, Mistral or Quang, and are there specific networking tasks where one model is better than another?
Different models have different pre-training focuses and capabilities; for example, Code Llama is strong with programming-related data, while Quang/Quora-based models can be better at reasoning in some contexts; the choice depends on the task, data, and required reasoning abilities.
NAN126: Fine-Tuning Open Source LLMs for Network Engineering
Q: First of all, can you tell us a little bit about yourself, maybe your background, especially your name?
Eduard introduces himself, highlighting a NATO engineering background, 20 years in IT as a network and security architect, and a shift toward AI and building an AI startup focused on autonomous AI-powered NOC/SOC systems.
LIU017: Chris Lapp: Becoming “THE GUY” (or GIRL)
Q: What does it take to become the recognized 'guy' in this field?
A mix of genuine problem-solving ability, consistent availability to help others, cross-functional knowledge from network to applications, and the skill of distilling complex topics so others can understand and act on them.
LIU017: Chris Lapp: Becoming “THE GUY” (or GIRL)
Q: How did you get into all of this, starting from your early interests?
Chris describes a trajectory from early curiosity in broadcast to formal education and hands-on experiences in live theatre, which led to a specialization in IP and broadcast IT, and eventually to his role solving high-stakes, real-time media challenges.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fat Pipe

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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