[spikepuppet]

For me it's got to be the podcast "On The Metal" by the guys over at Oxide Computer Company. I was a big fan of a lot of the talks by Bryan Cantrill and Jess Frazelle, but hearing these two talk to people who worked on such interesting problems at some amazing points in history makes me so happy.

It was also such a good reminder of why i wanted to do software, and re-ignited my love of working closer to the metal.

In terms of a single episode though, I would have to go with the interview with Jeff Rothschild. The guy had such an interesting career with some hilarious problems. Also, the most recent one with Kenneth Finnegan, while from 2020 not 2019 is honestly an amazing listen.

Link for those interested: https://open.spotify.com/show/4GDUravTUbvTrdJ2oWnzJp

[bcantrill]

We're so glad you like it! As stupid as it might sound, we're big fans too: these conversations have been incredible, and a great reminder to everyone about the singular joy of computers. We have some amazing ones in the pipeline (i.e., already recorded). In the next few weeks, look for security researcher Rich Altherr (discoverer of the USBAnywhere vuln), microprocessor aficionado Jon Masters -- and then our longest episode yet (!) with the incomparable Jonathan Blow.

[spikepuppet]

Right now, I'm trying not to drop to my knees like Wayne in front of Alice Cooper!!!

I love the enthusiasm you guys have for this though, it's so palpable. I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for these coming episodes, they all sound amazing.

[wdella]

I second “On the Metal”. My favorite episode thus far is Kenneth Finnegan on starting the Freemont Cabal Internet Exchange. A well told and empowering story of grassroots community building. Makes me want to get an ASN.

https://oxide.computer/blog/on-the-metal-6-kenneth-finnegan/

[JoshMcguigan]

I'll second this recommendation. Every episode so far has been top notch! I really hope they are able to keep the quality bar high as they continue to make episodes.

[cdaringe]

Agreed. The content recently on the Titan was super interesting. I'd like to here more from Jess! As much as I love Bryan, his incredible enthusiasm (awesome) dominates a lot of the convo.