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  • HN817: Is There a Better Way to Do Software Defined Networking?

    HN817: Is There a Better Way to Do Software Defined Networking?
    Mar 6 2026
    Software Defined Networking (SDN) is a centralized architecture in which a controller, or a hierarchy of controllers, runs software that computes network-engineered paths and pushes that forwarding scheme into the network. It’s also very complex, which can lead to network failures. What if there was a way to keep the benefits of SDN while also... Read more »
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    57 min
  • HN816: Inside the Case: A Hardware Deep Dive with Meter (Sponsored)

    HN816: Inside the Case: A Hardware Deep Dive with Meter (Sponsored)
    Feb 27 2026
    Our topic today is the designing and building of high-performance networking hardware. If you assume the hardware details don’t matter, you’re missing the intentional engineering required to build truly reliable and quiet infrastructure. In this sponsored episode, we discuss Meter’s hardware philosophy with our guest, Joshua Markell, Head of Hardware at Meter. Joshua walks us... Read more »
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    59 min
  • HN814: Automating Your Network with Cisco Crosswork Workflow Manager (Sponsored)

    HN814: Automating Your Network with Cisco Crosswork Workflow Manager (Sponsored)
    Feb 13 2026
    Our topic today is building and running network workflows. If your network workflows live in a spreadsheet, a SharePoint document, or in your head, you really need a workflow manager. A workflow manager brings scalability, repeatability, and consistency to your network operations team. In this sponsored episode, we discuss Cisco Crosswork Workflow Manager. Our guests... Read more »
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    48 min
  • HN815: All About PCE

    HN815: All About PCE
    Feb 20 2026
    Traditional routing protocols like OSPF simply choose the “shortest” path. If the shortest path is full of traffic and there are alternate paths carrying nothing, OSPF can’t help you. Path Computation Element (PCE) along with Path Computation Element Protocol (PCEP) is a way to construct forwarding paths through the network based on factors that distributed... Read more »
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    1 h et 14 min
  • HN813: What Should Networkers Know About Software Development (and Vice Versa)?

    HN813: What Should Networkers Know About Software Development (and Vice Versa)?
    Feb 6 2026
    What should network engineers know about software development? What should software developers know about networking? Ethan and Drew sit down with Chris Rapier and Nick Buraglio to discuss why crossing these silos can improve outcomes for everyone. They break down why being a little curious about the infrastructure can help software developers write better code,... Read more »
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    58 min
  • HN812: Nokia EDA: AI Ops You Can Trust (Sponsored)

    HN812: Nokia EDA: AI Ops You Can Trust (Sponsored)
    Jan 30 2026
    AI is everywhere in networking right now, but most of it feels like hype. In this sponsored episode, we go deeper than buzzwords with Steven Butler from Nokia to explore what it takes to make AI Ops real, reliable, and trustworthy in production environments. If you want AI to deliver value, you need the fundamentals... Read more »
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    51 min
  • HN810: AI in Network Operations: Pragmatism Over Hype (Sponsored)

    HN810: AI in Network Operations: Pragmatism Over Hype (Sponsored)
    Jan 16 2026
    Are you an AI skeptic or an enthusiast? Ethan and Drew sit down with Igor Tarasenko, Senior Director of Product Software Architecture and Engineering at Equinix, to break down the reality of AI in the network. In this sponsored episode, Tarasenko discusses why APIs are the new CLI, the critical need for observability in AI,... Read more »
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    1 h
  • HN811: What AI Startups Get Wrong

    HN811: What AI Startups Get Wrong
    Jan 23 2026
    What is the real-world impact of AI on network operations? Drew and Ethan have a chat with Carlos Pignataro, Founder & Principal at Blue Fern Consulting, to cut through the AI hype machine. Carlos offers a thoughtful, balanced take on where the industry is headed, and where it’s missing the mark. Together they discuss Intent-Based... Read more »
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    57 min