Best Linux Academy Podcasts (2025)

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Flatcar Linux: A Modern OS for the Always-On Infrastructure 51:21

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Flatcar Linux: A Modern OS for the Always-On Infrastructure In this episode, we dive deep into Flatcar Linux, an immutable Linux distribution designed for always-on infrastructures. The discussion covers the architecture and features of Flatcar, including its self-updating capabilities and minimal attack surface. We explore the use of Ignition for …

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Platform Engineering: Asking 'Why?' with Evelyn Osman 43:56

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Evolving Platform Engineering & The Rise and Fall of Kubernetes with Evelyn Osman. In today's episode of Cloud Native Compass, we dive deep into the world of platform engineering and Kubernetes. Our guest, Evelyn Osmond, head of platform at a Munich-based energy trade startup, shares her extensive experience and insights on building and maintaining…

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AI-Augmented Programming 41:58

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Ever wondered how AI is changing the way we code? Laura and David break it down in this episode of Smart Coding. From real-world examples to the surprising environmental impact of AI tools, they cover it all—with a few personal stories thrown in. Tune in for a relaxed and eye-opening chat. 00:00 Introduction to AI Augmented Programming 01:32 David'…

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Observability for Developers: What You Need to Know? 48:42

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Observability for Developers: What You Need to Know? In this episode, we discuss the intricacies of observability in microservices with Adriana Villela, a principal developer advocate at Dynatrace and an OpenTelemetry maintainer. Adriana shares insights about the importance of properly instrumenting code, managing technical debt, and balancing the …

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The Future of Sustainability in Open Source 47:55

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The Future of Sustainability in Open Source Can open source ever truly be sustainable? In this mind-bending episode, Hazel Weakly guides us through the social, economic, and emotional layers of open source communities. We dig into governance, funding models, trust, burnout, and what it means to scale collective ownership—without losing your mind. H…

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Atlantis: The Terraform Automation Powerhouse 39:32

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In this episode David and Laura explore the world of Atlantis, the Terraform automation tool, with special guest Jose (PePe) Amengual, a core contributor and maintainer of the Atlantis project. We discuss the origins, features, and future of Atlantis, along with its role in production engineering and its integration with various VCS systems. 00:00 …

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Java for Serverless Functions 29:37

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Java for Serverless Functions In this episode of Cloud Native Compass, hosts Laura and David explore the world of Java for serverless functions with special guest Otávio Santana. Otávio, a seasoned Java developer and Kubernetes expert, shares his insights into the modernization of Java, its ecosystem, and its place in the cloud native landscape. We…

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Dapr: The Future of Microservices 53:09

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Dapr: The Future of Microservices In this episode of Cloud Native Compass, host David Flanagan is joined by Mark Fussell, co-founder and CEO of Diagrid, to discuss the intricacies of Dapr and its role in microservices and distributed systems. They delve into the actor model, the new Dapr Agents, and much more. Creators & Guests David Flanagan - Hos…

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Simplifying Kubernetes Adoption Challenges 37:19

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Struggling to Learn Kubernetes? Here’s How to Stay MotivatedIn this episode of Cloud Native Compass, host David Flanagan talks with Koray Oksay, a Kubernetes consultant, trainer at Kubermatic, CNCF Ambassador, and organizer of KCD Istanbul. From this episode, you’ll learn how to overcome the challenges of learning new technologies, how to find moti…

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Cloud Server-Side WebAssembly 38:16

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In this episode, David and Laura catch up with Mikkel Mørk Hegnhøj from Fermyon to break down the latest in WebAssembly. They’ll cover how it’s changing cloud computing, what’s new with Spin and WASI, and why devs should care. Tune in for some great insights! Click here to watch a video of this episode. Creators & Guests David Flanagan - Host Laura…

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Navigating Kubernetes: Insights, Challenges, and the Release Cycle with Kat Cosgrove 39:26

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In this episode of Cloud Native Compass, hosts David Flanagan and Laura Santamaria dive deep into the complexities of the Kubernetes release cycle with guest Kat Cosgrove. Kat, a sub-project lead for SIGrelease in the Kubernetes project, shares her experiences and discusses issues such as burnout, handling drive-by PRs, and the nuances of managing …

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From Kubernetes to Cloud Run: Chainguard's Journey 56:11

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Exploring Cloud Migrations & Infrastructure Strategies with Jason Hall of Chainguard Click here to watch a video of this episode. In this episode of the Cloud Native Compass podcast, hosts David Flanagan and Laura Santamaria chat with Jason Hall, Principal Engineer at Chainguard. They delve into Chainguard's migration from Kubernetes and Knative to…

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InfluxDB 3 & Rust 56:09

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InfluxDB 3.0 Rewrite InfluxDB, a time series database, underwent a major rewrite to create InfluxDB 3.0, also known as IOx. The decision to rewrite the database was driven by the need for strict control over memory management and high performance. The project started as a research endeavor and gradually gained traction within the company. The team …

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Trust and Validation in AI 43:11

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Here are 5 key takeaways from this episode that you don't want to miss: 1️⃣ The People Problem: Laura Santamaria raises an important concern about verifying AI-generated outputs and tackling the challenge of the "people problem" in AI development. 2️⃣ Verifying Data Authenticity: JJ discusses the challenge of proving that a data blob originated fro…

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The Magic of eBPF 32:00

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We're back with an exciting new episode of Cloud Native Compass, and this time we're diving deep into the captivating world of eBPF. Join Laura Santamaria, David Flanagan, and special guest Liz Rice as they unravel the mysteries and explore the incredible potential of this powerful technology! In this episode, you will learn: 1. The two parts of eB…

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Ambient Mesh with Marino Wijay & Matt Turner 49:22

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Curious about Istio's new deployment mechanism, Ambient Mesh? It allows you to use Istio service mesh without relying on sidecar proxies, which brings a bunch of improvements that Marino and Matt share throughout this episode; as well as a ton of deep dive technical implementation details. Creators & Guests Laura Santamaria - Host David Flanagan - …

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Is WASM the Future? 43:08

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In this episode, hosts David and Laura, sit down with Laslo Fogas; a self proclaimed WebAssembly sceptic. They discuss the future of Cloud Native and improving the broken developer experience. Creators & Guests Laura Santamaria - Host David Flanagan - Host Laszlo Fogas - GuestBy Rawkode Academy

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Event-Driven Architectures at Wix 46:04

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In this episode of the Cloud Native Compass, host David Flanagan interviews Natan from Wix Engineering about event-driven architectures. Natan shares his experience as a software engineer for almost 20 years and how working at Wix has improved his engineering skills. Wix has a powerful website building platform that has enabled people with differen…

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Kubernetes Security with Identity and OIDC 38:47

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I interview Marc Boorshtein, the CTO of Tremolo Security, an open-source identity management company that focuses on authentication, authorization, identity, and automation. Marc explains that their most popular tool is Open Unison, which allows users to log in to their Kubernetes clusters with whatever authentication system they have, such as LDAP…

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Migrating to Kubernetes 41:11

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In this episode, Rachel shares her journey into tech and how she ended up in the Kubernetes space. She did not have a traditional IT background, but she was always interested in computers and programming. As soon as she discovered the DevOps philosophy and movement, she knew that it was the right fit for her. She went down the rabbit hole of learni…

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Event Sourcing 45:29

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In this episode, David interviews Frank, a staff engineer at Personio, a big HR company based out of Germany. Frank has been in the industry for close to 15 years and has worked with various programming languages such as PHP, TypeScript, Kotlin, Java, Go, and Rust. Frank's interest in event-driven architecture started when he worked on a project fo…

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Server-Side WebAssembly 49:36

2+ y ago49:36

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In this episode of the Cloud Native Compass podcast, the guests discuss WebAssembly and server-side WebAssembly. The guests include Kevin Hoffman, CTO of Cosmonic and creator of the WasmCloud open source project, Connor Hicks, founder and CEO of Suborbital, and Kate Goldenring, senior software engineer at Fermyon. They each share their experiences …

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Cloud, Containers, & Kubernetes 1:05:31

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In the first episode of the Cloud Native Compass podcast, the hosts discuss a range of topics related to cloud, containers, and Kubernetes. The conversation begins with a discussion on the cost of cloud adoption, which is becoming increasingly challenging for many organizations. The guests share their experiences and offer advice on how to navigate…

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Episode 13: Forever Friday 56:46

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It's the final Friday, and the crew shares some great stories from a recent team summer camp. Plus some super-secret projects in the works, and another famous flash mob. Special Guests: Brent Gervais and Hadea Fisher. Links: Alex Kretzschmar on Instagram — “Diablo Lake in Washington at night!” Four Peaks Ice Caves in Washington State Alex Kretzschm…

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Episode 12: Storage Heartbreak 58:05

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We share stories from a time when computer storage was very precious, and the types of storage were still battling it out for the standard. Plus our proposals to do away with time zones, and a special guest helps give away some games. Special Guests: Brent Gervais and Jackie DeVore. Links: The radical plan to destroy time zones - The Washington Pos…

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11: IT's a Support Trap! 1:15:44

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We share family tech support stories and reminisce about the good old days of being the "go-to" tech support member. Plus how we TV these days, streaming subscription fatigue, and Ell's search for missing persons. Links: Alex's 2019 Roadtrip Updated Nvidia Shield TV spotted in FCC listing — In the Android TV world, the Nvidia Shield TV is still by …

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Episode 10: Young and the Wreckless 1:04:35

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Joined by a new friend we share the stories of our first vehicles and the crazy things we did to them, and watch out Florida man, Oregon man is coming for you! Special Guest: Mike McClaren. Links: Dramatic video shows Coast Guard leaping onto submarine carrying 17,000 pounds of cocaine — The U.S. Coast Guard released video of service members leapin…

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9: From Zero to Murder 1:14:20

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Everyone is back from Texas with a great story to share, and Chris comes within 3 seconds of a life-ending moment. Plus Chz goes up against Brent in our most surprising giveaway game yet. Links: Red Faction Guerrilla — Red Faction: Guerrilla re-defines the limits of destruction-based game-play with a huge open-world, fast-paced guerrilla-style comb…

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Episode 8: Random Access Memories 1:10:42

6+ y ago1:10:42

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We share the stories of our very first computers, and reminisce about the bad old days of the PC. Plus we solve another world problem, explain Amazon Flex, and our cheap home studio build. Links: Music - NewRetroWave Horse Blood - NewRetroWave End of The Night - NewRetroWave Angela Fisher on Instagram — Here we are! Last day of school!!! What It's …

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7: Take it for Granite 1:07:07

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Chris gets lost with the animals, while Ang plays with fire and we solve the Deepfake problem. Plus Wes and Ang battle it out for a million dollars. Special Guest: Hadea Fisher. Links: CSE Push-Start Propane Torch — Ideal for melting ice on sidewalks and driveways/Grass and weed removal/ Paint removal/ Roofing shingle softener. Attaches easily to a…

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Episode 6: Mic And Coke 1:06:17

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The funniest 17 seconds from Texas Linux Fest and we learn some remarkable things about our crew’s past. Special Guests: Allie Barnes and Brent Gervais. Links: JupiterBroadcasting Talks — Public repository of crew talks, slides, and additional resources. The Growler Bar | Craft Beer, Wine, and Coffee in Pflugerville, TX — The Growler Bar was founde…

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Episode 5: Junk Yard Sale 59:05

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Chris and Brent are back from their buddies trip to Portland and share a few stories, but the big surprise comes when Chris’ wife joins to share big life-changing news. Special Guests: Brent Gervais and Hadea Fisher. Links: MUSIC: Molly Maguires | Dirty Surf SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket deals out 60 Starlink broadband satellites — Meanwhile, the second…

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Episode 4: The Techxorcist 1:00:49

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Chris tries to convince Brent to take a buddies trip, we try to get the audience a discount chicken deal, and Ell’s trying to get out of a locked server room. Plus we dig into the WhatsApp spyware, prove that robots will replace podcasters, and call a higher power for some help because no problem is too small, too big, or too weird. Special Guest: …

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Episode 3: Fluffle of Fools 59:27

6+ y ago59:27

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Back from Boston and we have a few stories to share, the best 39 seconds from Red Hat Summit, and the protest we found our selves in the middle of. Plus we get to know the new guy a little better, the Pixel 3a is announced and we weigh the tradeoffs, and we replay Chris having a panic attack on air. Special Guest: Brent Gervais. Links: Google Pixel…

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Episode 2: The Eggquisition 49:57

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Sometimes the road home is a little bumpy, and sometimes you just want them to cook the bloody eggs. Special Guests: Brent Gervais, Hadea Fisher, and Tyler Brown. Links: Fitz and the Tantrums - HandClap [Official Video] Thunderstruck by Steve'n'Seagulls (LIVE) LFNW 2019 - Images | Brent Gervais Photography…

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Episode 1: Family Reunion 1:31:07

6+ y ago1:31:07

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The party before the party, it's Friday! A full crew getting ready for LinuxFest Northwest join us from all over the world to share stories, meet new friends, and give each other a hard time. Links: Lizzo - Juice (Official Video) - YouTube Pictures from LinuxFest NorthwestBy Jupiter Broadcasting

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Cloud Cadet Episode 3: An Introduction to Lambda 31:18

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Welcome to episode three of the Cloud Cadet Podcast. Today we’re joined by our co-hosts, Terry Cox and Anthony James. They’ll be interviewing Linux Academy AWS instructor Christophe, who talks about the relatively new AWS service, Lambda.By LinuxAcademy.com