Software Defined Talk

AI & Cloud Trends for July 2025

@brandonwhichard.com joins Aaron and @bgracely.bsky.social on @cloudcastpod.bsky.social to discuss the latest AI and cloud news from July — plus a quick chat about donuts!

https://www.thecloudcast.net/2025/08/ai-cloud-trends-for-july-2025.html

YAYAML This week, we discuss the AI hype cycle, Astronomer’s viral moment, and yet another YAML flavor — KYAML. Plus, private equity is coming for your donuts.

This week, @brandonwhichard.com and @mattray.dev discuss the AI hype cycle, Astronomer’s viral moment, and yet another YAML flavor — KYAML. Plus, private equity is coming for your donuts.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/531

His proper name is Sasquatch This week, we cover AI going rogue, Cloudflare declaring independence, and the secure container craze. Plus, Matt bravely judges 9 new emoji.

This week, @brandonwhichard.com and @mattray.dev cover AI going rogue, Cloudflare declaring independence, and the secure container craze. Plus, Matt bravely judges 9 new emoji.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/530

Windsurf, AI Agents, and Kiro This week, we discuss Windsurf being acquired (again), how much AI agents really help with coding, and AWS launching Kiro. Plus, Matt attempts to design a new closet.

This week, @brandonwhichard.com and @mattray.dev discuss Windsurf being acquired (again), how much AI agents really help with coding, and AWS launching Kiro. Plus, Matt attempts to design a new closet.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/529

Is Cursor having their Docker moment?

@brandonwhichard.com joins @bgracely.bsky.social on @cloudcastpod.bsky.social to unpack the drama behind the failed Windsurf acquisition and the tricky spot Cursor finds itself in. Give it a listen:

https://www.thecloudcast.net/2025/07/is-cursor-having-their-docker-moment.html

You can’t spell Clippy without CLI This week, we discuss the return of command line tools, Kubernetes embracing VMs, and the steady march of Windows. Plus, thoughts on TSA, boots, and the “old country."

This week, @brandonwhichard.com, @cote.io and @mattray.dev discuss the return of command line tools, Kubernetes embracing VMs, and the steady march of Windows. Plus, thoughts on TSA, boots, and the “old country."

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/528

Victor Adossi on WebAssembly Brandon interviews Victor Adossi, an engineer at Cosmonic. They discuss the state of WebAssembly, wasmCloud, and why Wasm is poised for growth. Plus, Victor shares what it’s like to live as an expat in Japan.

@brandonwhichard.com interviews Victor Adossi, an engineer at @cosmonic.com. They discuss the state of WebAssembly, wasmCloud, and why Wasm is poised for growth. Plus, Victor shares what it’s like to live as an expat in Japan.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/527

AI & Cloud Trends for June 2025

@brandonwhichard.com catches up with @bgracely.bsky.social on @cloudcastpod.bsky.social to break down the biggest Cloud and AI stories from June 2025.

www.thecloudcast.net/2025/07/ai-c...

The Optimist, the Origin, and the Deck This week, we unpack "The Optimist", the new Sam Altman biography; revisit OpenAI’s early days; and break down Coatue’s AI strategy deck. Plus, tips for squeezing in side projects between thought leadership presentations.

This week, @brandonwhichard.com and @cote.io unpack "The Optimist", the new Sam Altman biography; revisit OpenAI’s early days; and break down Coatue’s AI strategy deck. Plus, tips for squeezing in side projects between thought leadership presentations.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/526

AI Native vs. AI Add-on This week, we try a shorter format inspired by the Dithering podcast. The conversation digs into the difference between apps built with AI from the ground up and those with AI bolted on after the fact.

This week, @brandonwhichard.com and @cote.io try a shorter format inspired by the Dithering podcast. The conversation digs into the difference between apps built with AI from the ground up and those with AI bolted on after the fact.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/525

It’s a Box in a Box This week, we cover Apple’s WWDC updates—from containerization to Foundation Models—and the Linux Foundation’s new FAIR Package Manager. Plus, we crown the best SDT Uber rider.

This week, @brandonwhichard.com, @cote.io and @mattray.dev cover Apple’s WWDC updates—from containerization to Foundation Models—and the Linux Foundation’s new FAIR Package Manager. Plus, we crown the best SDT Uber rider.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/524

Sterling Chin on APIs, AI, and Building MCP Servers Brandon talks with Sterling Chin, Senior Developer Advocate at Postman, about building great APIs, why AI needs APIs, and what’s new at Postman. Plus, hear how he made the leap from 3rd-grade teacher to dev advocate.

@brandonwhichard.com talks with @sterlingchin.bsky.social, Senior Developer Advocate at Postman, about building great APIs, why AI needs APIs, and what’s new at Postman. Plus, hear how he made the leap from 3rd-grade teacher to dev advocate.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/523

A 5-star cannot stand This week, we discuss Apple reversioning macOS, the steady state of private cloud, and Snowflake’s acquisition of CrunchyData. Plus, the eternal quest for a 5-star Uber rating.

This week, @brandonwhichard.com and @mattray.dev discuss Apple reversioning macOS, the steady state of private cloud, and Snowflake’s acquisition of CrunchyData. Plus, the eternal quest for a 5-star Uber rating.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/522

AI & Cloud Trends for May 2025

@brandonwhichard.com joins @bgracely.bsky.social on @cloudcastpod.bsky.social to discuss the top stories in Cloud and AI from May 2025, including Google I/O, Microsoft Build, OpenAI, and Jony Ive.

https://www.thecloudcast.net/2025/06/ai-cloud-trends-for-may-2025.html

The MacGuffin This week, we discuss OpenAI acquiring io, Salesforce buying Informatica, and the future of AI agents. Plus, Coté shares details about a sensitive procedure and ceiling puzzles.

This week, @brandonwhichard.com, @cote.io and @mattray.dev discuss OpenAI acquiring io, Salesforce buying Informatica, and the future of AI agents. Plus, Coté shares details about a sensitive procedure and ceiling puzzles.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/521

A Passion for Politics, with Taegan Goddard In this episode, Whitney and Coté talk with Taegan Goddard, founder of Political Wire. They talk about what drives people to go above and beyond in their work, especially journalism like Tegan does. There's some fun conversation about how Tegan runs the business, keeping up his never ending coverage. Having run the site for well over two decades, they also talk about how the back-end stack has evolved over the years. And, some notes on how to make a great cup of coffee.

@cote.io and @wiggitywhitney.bsky.social talk with @politicalwire.com of Political Wire about what drives great journalism, running a solo biz, evolving tech stacks—and making great coffee.

https://www.softwaredefinedinterviews.com/101

Excited is overused This week, we recap Microsoft Build, Google I/O, and Java turning 30. Plus, more Vegemite talk and a discussion on whether tech presenters really need to tell us they’re “excited.”

This week, @brandonwhichard.com and @mattray.dev recap Microsoft Build, Google I/O, and Java turning 30. Plus, more Vegemite talk and a discussion on whether tech presenters really need to tell us they’re “excited.”

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/520

This is a “hit by pitch” This week, we discuss Zenoss finally getting acquired, Databricks buying Neon, and the debut of WizOS. Plus, updates on OpenAI, Google, Apple—and hot takes on Marmite, Vegemite, and Emacs.

This week, @brandonwhichard.com and @mattray.dev discuss Zenoss finally getting acquired, Databricks buying Neon, and the debut of WizOS. Plus, updates on OpenAI, Google, Apple—and hot takes on Marmite, Vegemite, and Emacs.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/519

It Is What It Is This week, we unpack what Uber’s CEO said, why the CNCF exists, and how companies chase the money. Plus, Coté stands alone in his love for rice cakes.

This week, @brandonwhichard.com, @cote.io and @mattray.dev unpack what Uber’s CEO said, why the CNCF exists, and how companies chase the money. Plus, Coté stands alone in his love for rice cakes.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/518

AI & Cloud Trends for April 2025

@brandonwhichard.com joins Aaron Delp and @bgracely.bsky.social on @cloudcastpod.bsky.social to discuss the top stories in Cloud and AI from April 2025, including OpenAI, MCP, VibeCoding, and hyperscaler earnings.

https://bit.ly/cloudcast-921

Trademark’s in the Mail This week, we discuss the new Slate Pickup, Synadia’s attempt to reclaim NATS from the CNCF, and the latest DORA AI report. Plus, Google leaves old Nest thermostats out in the cold.

This week, @brandonwhichard.com and @mattray.dev discuss the new Slate Pickup, Synadia’s attempt to reclaim NATS from the CNCF, and the latest DORA AI report. Plus, Google leaves old Nest thermostats out in the cold.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/517

Vibe Strategy This week, we discuss Google being found to be a monopoly, OpenAI’s “offer” to buy Chrome, and some hot takes on JSON. Plus, is it better to wait on hold or ask for a callback?

This week, @brandonwhichard.com and @cote.io discuss Google being found to be a monopoly, OpenAI’s “offer” to buy Chrome, and some hot takes on JSON. Plus, is it better to wait on hold or ask for a callback?

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/516

Rick Houlihan, MongoDB Field CTO on Document Databases Brandon talks with Rick Houlihan, Field CTO at MongoDB, about why document databases are more important than ever, how MongoDB fits into modern app architectures, and where AI comes into play. Plus, Rick shares the story of how he helped deprecate 3,000 Oracle databases at Amazon.

@brandonwhichard.com talks with Rick Houlihan, Field CTO at MongoDB, about document databases, modern app architectures, and AI. Plus, Rick shares a story about deprecating 3,000 Oracle DBs at Amazon.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/515

From OpenStack to Kubernetes, extreme transparency at GitLab, tech startup marketing, with Melissa Smolensky Whitney and Coté tour through a couple decades of tech infrastructure history with Melissa Smolensky , whose marketing career spans Rackspace, GitLab, CoreOS, and the CNCF, among other places.

@wiggitywhitney.bsky.social and @cote.io talk with
@melsmo.bsky.social about tech marketing shifts, OpenStack vs. Kubernetes, and radical transparency. Plus, Austin vs. Portland tech scene vibes.

www.softwaredefinedinterviews.com/98

It’s All Affiliate Links This week, we discuss the rise of MCP, Google’s Agent2Agent protocol, and 20 years of Git. Plus, lazy ways to get rid of your junk.

This week, @brandonwhichard.com, @cote.io and @mattray.dev discuss the rise of MCP, Google’s Agent2Agent protocol, and 20 years of Git. Plus, lazy ways to get rid of your junk.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/514

Put On A Musical This week, we discuss the shifting world of observability, the nightmare of “Configuration Hell,” and OpenAI’s latest valuation. Plus, a surprise Broadway musical review!

This week, @brandonwhichard.com and @mattray.dev discuss the shifting world of observability, the nightmare of “Configuration Hell,” and OpenAI’s latest valuation. Plus, a surprise Broadway musical review!

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/513

AI & Cloud Trends for March

@brandonwhichard.com joins Aaron Delp and @bgracely.bsky.social on @cloudcastpod.bsky.social to break down the top Cloud and AI stories from March, including the latest M&A moves. Check it out!

https://www.thecloudcast.net/2025/04/ai-cloud-trends-for-march.html

Let’s Not Ruin This This week, we discuss Apple’s AI struggles, the never-ending access management puzzle, and the latest Kubernetes vulnerability. Plus, let’s not kill the fun of Vibe Coding.

This week, @brandonwhichard.com and @mattray.dev discuss Apple’s AI struggles, the never-ending access management puzzle, and the latest Kubernetes vulnerability. Plus, let’s not kill the fun of Vibe Coding.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/512

G-Wiz This week, we discuss Google acquiring Wiz, the rise of Vibe Coding, and what really counts as legacy software. Plus, Coté runs a post-acquisition all-hands meeting.

This week, @brandonwhichard.com, @cote.io and @mattray.bsky.social discuss Google acquiring Wiz, the rise of Vibe Coding, and what really counts as legacy software. Plus, Coté runs a post-acquisition all-hands meeting.

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/511

Vibe Code This Baby This week, we discuss Discord’s IPO plans, Cursor’s big raise, and how much coding developers actually do. Plus, is Southwest making a huge mistake with bag fees and assigned seats?

This week, @brandonwhichard.com and @mattray.bsky.social discuss Discord’s IPO plans, Cursor’s big raise, and how much coding developers actually do. Plus, is Southwest making a huge mistake with bag fees and assigned seats?

https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/510