About this podcast
The fun is in the learning! Join SDG podcasters as they delve into tech, life and personal passions. From scrum masters and cloud platforms to beer brewing and superhero movies, they cover it all. Our hosts are joined by various guests as they lead conversations on compelling topics that are guaranteed to provoke thought, challenge ideas, and maybe even make you chuckle a few times.
Episodes
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- AI: Powerful, Priceless. . . Wait, How Much? · 56 min · Season 6 Episode 30In this episode, the discussion explores the rising complexity of managing costs in modern cloud and AI systems. The conversation centers on how teams are increasingly challenged…
- Calendar Tetris: Juggling Multiple Customers · 44 min · Season 6 Episode 29Paul Wiedel joins the podcast team to discuss the reality of managing multiple clients simultaneously, ranging from handling two or three accounts to juggling double-digit…
- AI, Trust & The Human Factor · 59 min · Season 6 Episode 28AI can be incredibly useful—and occasionally incredibly confident while being completely wrong. In this episode, Eric and Dean join Peter and Kyle to unpack the fear, hype, and…
- The Unwritten Rules of Consulting · 59 min · Season 6 Episode 27Consulting comes with plenty of unwritten rules: own your mistakes, communicate thoughtfully, document your work, and maybe don’t come in hot on day one. In this episode, we…
- Who Owns The Code, Part 2 · 59 min · Season 6 Episode 26This episode is Part 2 of Who Owns The Code. The team explores how “vibe coding” with AI is reshaping who can build software inside organizations, and what happens when…
- Onboarding: The Good, The Bad, The Awkward · Season 6 Episode 25In this episode, the team dives into the reality of onboarding—when starting a new role can mean anything from a perfectly prepared desk and ready-to-go laptop to sitting in a…
- Accessibility Isn't an Afterthought · 58 min · Season 6 Episode 24Camille Westfall joins Allison, Peter, and Kyle to dive into the world of accessibility—from web design to physical spaces. Discover why shifting accessibility left in your…
- Passkeys: The Future Isn't Password Protected · Season 6 Episode 23Passwords have had a good run—but their days may finally be numbered. This episode dives into the rise of passkeys, why they're more secure than traditional passwords, and why…
- Vibe Coding: AI Meets Low-Code · 56 min · Season 6 Episode 22This episode explores the intersection of AI-driven "vibe coding" and traditional low code tools, discussing how platforms like Microsoft Power Apps and Copilot are making app…
- More Than a Conference: Open Source North · 54 min · Season 6 Episode 21The episode covers the behind-the-scenes of the Open Source North Conference, featuring Jeff, Avery, Jona, and Kyle discussing event growth, logistics, volunteer coordination…
- The Internet's Identity Crisis · 58 h 30 min · Season 6 Episode 20In this episode, the team dives into the Dead Internet Theory, AI-generated content, bot armies, and the increasingly blurry line between authentic and artificial online…
- The Dungeon Master's New Tool Kit · 55 min · Season 6 Episode 19Dungeons & Dragons meets modern technology as Steve, Kyle, Allison, and Peter explore how digital tools, AI, and streaming have transformed gameplay, making character creation…
- Data Centers Don't Have to Suck · 51 min · Season 6 Episode 17The episode explores the controversies and misconceptions around data centers, focusing on their environmental impact, especially water and power usage, and community concerns…
- Who Owns the Code? · 54 min · Season 6 Episode 16As AI-powered "vibe coding" puts app development into the hands of non-engineers, organizations face a new challenge: balancing innovation with governance. The team explores the…
- Beyond the Box Score · 57 min · Season 6 Episode 15John Brindel joins Chad and Peter to dive into the world of sports statistics. They explore how baseball metrics have evolved from batting averages to advanced analytics like WAR…
- Enshittification: The Discussion · 51 min · Season 6 Episode 14The team discusses Cory Doctorow's "Enshittification," exploring how companies like Amazon and Google shift from customer-focused to profit-driven, leading to worse experiences…
- Post Covid Habits: Keep or Toss? · 57 min · Season 6 Episode 13This episode explores how COVID has reshaped everyday life, from digital menus and hybrid work to evolving social habits and tipping culture. The group discusses which…
- AI Brain Fry: Navigating Fatigue · 58 min · Season 6 Episode 12The team candidly discusses the realities of "AI brain fry"—the exhaustion from rapid AI-driven workflows, tool overload, and the loss of mentoring satisfaction. They share…
- The Everyday Impact of AI · 57 min · Season 6 Episode 11In this episode, the team explores how AI is transforming their daily work—from streamlining project management and design to accelerating code reviews and troubleshooting. They…
