Software Defined Talk

Software Defined Talk

Get ready for a weekly dose of all things Enterprise Software and Cloud Computing! Join us as we dive into topics including Kubernetes, DevOps, Serverless, Security and Coding. Plus, we’ll keep you entertained with plenty of off-topic banter and nonsense. Don’t worry if you miss the latest industry conference - we’ve got you covered with recaps of all the latest news from AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF).

Episodes

June 5, 2026 61 mins

This week, we discuss NVIDIA going consumer, Microsoft Build, and the Anthropic/OpenAI IPO race. Plus, does credit card insurance work?

Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 575

Runner-up Titles

  • Who Wins AI?
  • Models vs. Middleware
  • Jensen After Dark
  • Once again, robots
  • Why is this something you talk about in a keynote?
  • Could this have been an app?
  • Defeating Apple, the sword in the stone
  • Your tokens are my margin
  • ...
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This week, we discuss the Cloudflare CEO's op-ed, upcoming tech IPOs and GitHub getting breached. Plus, ranking our favorite manifestos.

Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 573

Runner-up Titles

  • We’re not making money so we can’t put in place the enshitification strategy.
  • Go easy on the AI
  • I hope they’re not using PowerPoint in the Vatican
  • I didn’t’ come here to talk about the Pope
  • I should take mor...
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This week, we discuss Google I/O, the OpenAI soap opera, and ChatGPT going full financial advisor. Plus, thoughts on improving the conference hallway track.

Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 573

Runner-up Titles

  • Stupid Macs
  • I like my idea
  • What was I thinking?
  • Opt-in AI
  • Kentucky Derby’s this Weekend
  • It’s a low plateau
  • There’s no vibe in X-Code
  • Matt’s trading with AI
  • Everyone’s watching

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    May 15, 2026 60 mins

    This week, we discuss how security gets sold to execs, where agentic coding and security collide, and Cloudflare vs. Datadog's diverging paths. Plus, Coté weighs in on sugar cookies.

    Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 572

    Runner-up Titles

    • Sugar Kingdom
    • Bastard Sugar
    • Choose butter
    • It’s just AI now
    • People don’t like paying for software
    • It’s an exciting time to be writing software
    • Are we going to sta...
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    This week, we discuss AI labs driving cloud revenue, hyperscalers laying off instead of building, and kids defeating age verification. Plus, Brandon has too many thoughts on Workday.

    Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 571

    Runner-up Titles

    • The world is just paper.
    • TODO debris pile
    • Fancy countries you live in
    • Enron Conspiracy Shredder.
    • Cote’s mom’s gonna love this
    • Brandon works out his Workday traum...
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    This week, we discuss Google's enterprise agent stack, what makes an agent an agent, and AI's biggest critic. Plus, Coté wants better vision.

    Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 570

    Runner-up Titles

    • You can’t win against time
    • The Shining Path of Least Resistance
    • The Burger Diagram
    • You guys were talking about CORBA the other day.
    • Is this just destiny
    • Burger Diagram Aficionado
    • Think like a computer
    • T...
    April 24, 2026 66 mins

    This week, we discuss agents taking over at Google Cloud Next, Apple's new CEO, and Cursor getting acquired (sort of). Plus, Coté's e-waste has no exit strategy.

    Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 569

    Runner-up Titles

    • I love throwing stuff in the trash.
    • Dillo dirt’s a thing.
    • BurgerOps.
    • Thomas opens for Richard.
    • Department of “No” people
    • Starfish Stomach Model
    • Enterprise — come into me
    • The Organiza...

    This week, we discuss Claude's harness, OpenAI's ongoing drama, and whether Backstage is still a thing. Plus, Coté gives up on the green screen.

    Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 568

    Runner-up Titles

    • It’s clearly an AI chair.
    • I’ve given up on the green screen
    • No animals, only buttholes
    • I don’t know if I can think on my own
    • Make your pecans really pop
    • Did they shut it down? I wasn’t paying attenti...
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    Brandon interviews Alberto González, CTO of WebRTC.ventures, about building voice and streaming applications for the enterprise. They dig into how developers can integrate WebRTC into their apps, the unique challenges it presents, and where AI fits in. Plus, Alberto shares tips on kitesurfing and why you should visit Barcelona.

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    The code is actually kinda useless

    This week, we discuss the Claude Code leak, locking down coding agents, and the Axios supply chain attack. Plus, Coté considers breaking up with his Gmail address of 20+ years.

    Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 566

    Runner-up Titles

    • pawpatrol891@gmail.com
    • I get that dude’s email
    • Those turtles are dyslexic
    • I’m just a space hyperchicken judge
    • curl|bash is the deba...

    This week, we discuss big bets gone wrong, OpenAI buying the Python toolchain, and Claude's favorite tools. Plus, how fast should AI agents ship bug fixes?

    Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 565

    Runner-up Titles

    • Product Management Slot Machine
    • We poisoned our own data
    • As the resident hater of SDT
    • I’m optimistic on this one
    • I’ll check back when you call it Siri
    • AI SEO
    • The Ryan Gosling of Podcasts
    • <...
    March 20, 2026 54 mins

    This week, we discuss NVIDIA GTC, token machines, token budgets, and an AWS outage that may or may not involve AI. Plus, Matt reviews The Wizard of Oz at The Sphere.

    Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 564

    Runner-up Titles

    • Let's T this up.
    • One Trillion Dollars
    • Leader to laggard
    • My terms of service
    • Someone should come up with a term
    • Networking FOMO
    • Slide crimes
    • It’s token machines all the way down.
    • ...
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    March 13, 2026 70 mins

    This week, we discuss Claude Code for non-coders, automating newsletters and status reports, and AI tax prep. Plus, Coté finds unexpected joy in a coding assistant.

    Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 563

    Runner-up Titles

    • Upgraded to Max
    • The only innovation I was talking about was hiring me.
    • The Patrick Stewart of the Cubicles.
    • Should we become the Claudecast?
    • Matt Ray in Your Pocket.
    • Come into the...
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    This week. we discuss Claude Code's momentum, Cursor's identity crisis, and the SDLC's uncertain future. Plus, Coté finally explains how Markdown is destroying the economy.

    Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 562

    Runner-up Titles

    • Demos over Memos
    • Products over Prose
    • Software written by the many for the few
    • USB is flaky
    • Do you get a Code of Conduct for prison?
    • I thought I had typed it somewhere
    • Mark...
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    February 27, 2026 60 mins

    This week, we discuss AI-assisted COBOL migrations, the OpenClaw Foundation, and AI killing Office. Plus, is TSA PreCheck Touchless the peak of airport efficiency?

    Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 561

    Runner-up Titles

    • New’s not good
    • He knows how to be retired
    • Let Matt Cook
    • We don’t have to worry about that Brandon
    • You’re that guy
    • The stock market feels reactionary
    • Siri-Claw
    • Foundation Washing
    • Gi...
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    February 20, 2026 71 mins

    This week, we discuss personal AI hype cycles, bottoms-up adoption, and "The Modern Stack" simplifying cloud. Plus, thoughts on new cars and the dogs that ride in them.

    Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 560

    Runner-up Titles

    • They only talk about AI
    • I bet you have 5 shop vacs
    • It’s all going into applesauce
    • Live Claude Code It
    • Good defaults and opinions, nobody wants that
    • Give me 5 minutes, and I’ll...
    February 13, 2026 70 mins

    This week, we discuss the future of SaaS, OpenAI vs. Anthropic strategies, and cloud capex. Plus, when will you let an AI book your flights?

    Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 559

    Runner-up Titles

    • Do we get to eat Moon Pies?
    • Some days it’s just me and the AI
    • We have a LinkedIn page
    • The state of the world has not gotten better, it’s just moved to Kubernetes
    • Trained on the Corpse of Stack Overflow.
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    February 6, 2026 46 mins

    Brandon interviews Tara Raj, Senior Engineering Manager at the Amazon AGI Lab. They dive into her journey into the world of AGI, how Nova Act is streamlining complex workflows, and the steps to deploying your very own Normcore Agent. Plus, Tara finally settles the heated debate: Flat vs. Curved monitors.

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    January 30, 2026 63 mins

    This week, we discuss Moltbot (née Clawdbot) taking over, Apple’s new AirTags, and finding Enterprise AI ROI. Plus, the tragic demise of the TV dinner.

    Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 557

    Runner-up Titles

    • The Podcasters’ Choice
    • I was biding my time
    • I just want to sell something I believe in
    • What if you didn’t get chard
    • Chard as a Service
    • Let’s be cool
    • The Human League
    • Spinning tapes talking to ...
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    January 23, 2026 67 mins

    This week, we discuss the end of Cloud 1.0, AI agents fixing old apps, and Chainguard vs. Docker images. Plus, the mystery of Dutch broth is finally solved.

    Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 556

    Runner-up Titles

    • His overall deal
    • Been there and done that
    • been ignoring that shift key for years
    • Cloud is just fine
    • I’ll be back in Bartertown
    • The “F” Word
    • Hardened-washing
    • We’ll never do this, but we sh...
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