Best Tim Lanning Podcasts (2025)

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Book 5: Episode 4 - A Bar Called Harem 1:24:58

3d ago1:24:58

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Buck goes on like 5 different quests in this episode because he cannot sleep. Love that guy. New book-club-style episodes will be released every other week, with periodic deep-dives into fun topics like Dispensationalism, the rise of the Religious Right, and unhinged Evangelical TikToks. Join our Patreon or follow the show on Twitter and Instagram!…

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Episode 17: OVERSATURATED! Are there too many Car Competitions and Shows? PLUS Ridiculous number plates from the DVLA 41:20

6d ago41:20

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Welcome back to A Pint of Petrol... and this week we are talking about car competitions and car shows... are there too many? Is the market just totally oversaturated now? Or is there room for more? PLUS Tim finds the most ridiculous number plates in the DVLA's latest auction AND a rather amusing video of a wheelbarrow going into orbit... Recorded i…

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LAN Ho! Navigating Cruise Ship Networking 42:15

10d ago42:15

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Send us a text Beyond the sundecks and buffet lines lies a technological marvel most cruise passengers never consider - the complex network infrastructure keeping these floating cities connected and operational. In this fascinating conversation with Will Robbins, we dive deep into the unique challenges and solutions of maritime networking that blen…

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Episode 16: CRISIS WEEK... Tim has fallen out of love with Classic Cars... 33:18

13d ago33:18

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Welcome back to A Pint of Petrol... and there is a bit of problem... Tim has lost all interest in classic cars. In Episode 16, Ian is attempting to understand what has happened and re-ignite Tim's passion is all things automotive. Is it simply new baby-blues or something deeper..? Time to find out. Recorded in June 2025.…

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Book 5: Episode 3 - Gods Hitman 1:25:36

20d ago1:25:36

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Our Tribulation Saints are ruthlessly attacked in the battle of PR! Plus, a certain doctor gets a crush on a certain jezebel. New book-club-style episodes will be released every other week, with periodic deep-dives into fun topics like Dispensationalism, the rise of the Religious Right, and unhinged Evangelical TikToks. Join our Patreon or follow t…

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Episode 15: Cold War Car Top Trumps... which side of the wall will win? 31:43

20d ago31:43

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Welcome back to A Pint of Petrol... in Episode 15, the boys are back in the pub playing a rather unique version of Top Trumps... it's Cold War Cars! Tim is representing the best of the Soviets whilst Ian is taking the side of Europe. What cars have the boys chosen? And who will win? We're about to find out. Recorded in June 2025.…

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Whiteboard Wednesday - AI in Action 55:17

24d ago55:17

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Send us a text Artificial intelligence isn't just a buzzword anymore. It's fundamentally changing how we approach networking and IT infrastructure. In the inaugural "Whitreboard Wednesday episode, Jeff Clark joins Andy to demonstrate practical AI applications that are transforming everyday tasks for network engineers. Jeff walks through powerful to…

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Episode 14: VauxALL the Way: They boys unpack Tim’s Tribute to the Griffin 25:23

27d ago25:23

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Welcome back to A Pint of Petrol... in Episode 14, the boys are talking about VauxALL, Tim's very own car show that pays tribute to all things Vauxhall, Opel and Bedford. What were the highlights from the 2025 show? What was the best club stand? And what's up next for the UK's leading Vauxhall show? Find out in this episode which, for many unexplai…

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Book 5: Episode 2 - Blacklight Discotech University 1:21:52

1M ago1:21:52

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The dreaded cliff-hanger ending of chapter 2 is immediately un-hung, thankfully, in chapter 3! You can see the resolution on the Amanda saga on the next page once your finished chapter 2!!! Why did they do that?!?! New book-club-style episodes will be released every other week, with periodic deep-dives into fun topics like Dispensationalism, the ri…

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Episode 13: Can an Electric Vauxhall convince Tim & Ian? 34:05

1M ago34:05

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Welcome back to A Pint of Petrol... in Episode 13, Tim takes Ian for a coffee in the all-new Vauxhall Grandland AND... it's the pure Electric one... So, what do Tim and Ian think of Vauxhall's new SUV? Will this new mega-spec family car win them over or is it really just a Peugeot with Griffin badges? Time to find out... Recorded in May 2025.…

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The Unicorn Network Engineer 59:06

1M ago59:06

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Send us a text The networking industry stands at a crossroads where traditional command-line mastery meets modern automation requirements. Few professionals embody this intersection better than Muna Chimso, a Network Automation Engineer at Google who joins us to share his remarkable journey and insights. Muna's story begins in Nigeria, where fixing…

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Book 5: Episode 1 - Christianity (for women) 1:04:50

2M ago1:04:50

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Welcome to episode 1 of the 5th Left Behind Book - Apollyon! Listen as the Tribulation Force plans for a meeting and then leaves us hanging with a huge and annoying cliffhanger. New book-club-style episodes will be released every other week, with periodic deep-dives into fun topics like Dispensationalism, the rise of the Religious Right, and unhing…

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Episode 12: The Gaydon Land Rover Show 29:33

2M ago29:33

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Welcome back to A Pint of Petrol... in episode 12, the boys are at the Gaydon Land Rover Show. Join Tim and Ian as they walk the show talking all things Land Rover... from oil spills to the best Series 1 the UK. Oh, and Tim still hasn't had a baby... Recorded in May 2025.By Tim Watson & Ian Arthur

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The Consulting Engineer Role 49:22

2M ago49:22

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Send us a text Consulting Engineers (CEs) at networking vendors blend deep technical expertise with customer-facing skills to bridge the gap between account managers and specialized solution design. They operate as specialists who support Sales Engineers when customer requirements demand deeper technical knowledge. • CEs often join from traditional…

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Episode 11: The boys have a breakdown (each) and the new V8 Land Rover has a problem... 42:48

2M ago42:48

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Welcome back to A Pint of Petrol... in episode 11, the boys share their breakdown stories, with Tim's Jag going bang on the German Autobahn and Ian abandoning his Monza in France... Tim has also found a new car that is "free" to drive for 15,000 miles... and another car that has emitted more than 94 TONNES of CO2. Meanwhile, Ian has details of a ne…

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Episode 10: Car magazines, morris dancers and Tim predicts the future... 36:32

2M ago36:32

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Welcome back to A Pint of Petrol... in episode 10, the boys back at the pub but there is a problem... out front are morris dancers, inside in live music and out back is a league match of Aunt Sally... thankfully, the boys manage to find a quiet corner for this week's episode. This week, Ian has brought along a collection of car magazines, one of wh…

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Developers vs. Network Engineers 58:25

2M ago58:25

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Send us a text The divide between network engineers and developers has long been a source of frustration, misunderstanding, and blame in the tech world. When applications fail, the classic refrain "it's the network" often echoes through organizations, leaving network engineers scrambling to prove their innocence while developers remain convinced of…

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Episode 9: Ian takes Tim's Calibra Turbo to a Classic Car Meet 30:10

3M ago30:10

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Welcome back to A Pint of Petrol... in episode 9, the boys are going to the Banbury Car and Bike meet in two of Tim's Calibras. There is also a special guest, Olivia, Ian's 11 year-old daughter. So, what will Ian make of Tim's precious Turbo and what will the boys find at the show... hundreds of cars and bikes turned up so sit back and end your pin…

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Fork Yeah! Git in Network Engineering 30:59

3M ago30:59

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Send us a text Network engineers have traditionally drawn a line between "our tools" and "developer tools," often rejecting powerful solutions that could dramatically improve our workflows. But what if we thought about tools the same way tradespeople do? A plumber wouldn't refuse to use a hammer just because it's "for carpenters" – so why do we res…

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Episode 8: What makes a car a classic? And are they really worth the money? 32:29

3M ago32:29

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Welcome back to A Pint of Petrol... in episode 8, the boys are answering the big question... make made a car a classic? According to Tim, there are three important things. They also look at the prices of classic cars, many of which have sky rocketed in recent years. Justified or not? There is a clear answer. Oh, and the doggo also steals Ian's snac…

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MOTHERS DAY SPECIAL: Our mum's cars PLUS what is the perfect parent car? 36:26

3M ago36:26

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Welcome to this special episode of A Pint of Petrol... the boys are talking about the most important people in the world... that's right, our mums! Join Tim Watson and Ian Arthur as they share stories from their childhood, talk about the cars their mums owned AND answer the big question... what is the perfect parent car? Recorded in March 2025.…

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Firewalls Are Friends 1:04:53

3M ago1:04:53

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Send us a text Have you ever felt like your networking knowledge stops at layer three? You're not alone. In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the world of firewalls with security experts Jeff Clark and Matt Lushner, exploring why these critical devices are no longer just "edge protection" but have evolved into sophisticated security platf…

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SPECIAL: Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show (Plus watch on YouTube) 51:06

3M ago51:06

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Welcome to this special episode of A Pint of Petrol... the boys have both taken two rusty old Vauxhalls to the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Search for Our Tim or click here: https://youtu.be/RheYAtdfmbY Ian's Monza is missing many body parts and is more rust than metal, whilst Tim's Calibra SE…

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Episode 5: Cars WE want... how the UK car parc is changing and two cars we both REALLY want... 41:55

3M ago41:55

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Welcome back to A Pint of Petrol... in episode 5, the boys are looking at the UK car parc and how it is changing in more ways that we realise. There is some surprising stats and worrying facts coming up... and two cars both Ian and Tim REALLY want. Oh, and the doggo has a bit of an accident... Recorded in February 2025.…

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Is Network Automation Worth the Struggle? 1:02:58

4M ago1:02:58

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Send us a text Network automation remains one of the most polarizing topics in our industry. Despite years of being told it will revolutionize our work, actual adoption rates hover around a dismal 20-30%. Why the resistance? And is there finally a path forward that makes sense for everyday network engineers? In this candid conversation with Jeff Cl…

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Episode 4: He's got £25,000 to buy a car... but there is a catch. 20:00

4M ago20:00

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Welcome back to the fourth episode of A Pint of Petrol... this week, the boys are trying to help Tim's much-loved petrolhead friend Robert Denton find a new car. After his Peugeot was stolen and written off, a crowd-funding campaign raised more then £25,000 for Robert, who has autism, to get him back on the road. BUT there is a catch... the funds h…

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Episode 3: Depreciation Disaster! These BRAND NEW cars & vans have LOST THOUSANDS! 36:58

4M ago36:58

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Welcome back to the third episode of A Pint of Petrol. Ian is in the driving seat this week and has found several brand new cars and vans that have LOST THOUSANDS off their list price. This is even before they have had a SINGLE OWNER, and some have covered just ONE MILE. Ian also shares a new heritage scheme from Renault and Tim sets them both a ch…

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Making Ethernet Cool Again—The Ultra Ethernet Consortium 1:01:17

4M ago1:01:17

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Send us a text With the rise of artificial intelligence and its significant demands on network performance, experts are increasingly asking whether Ethernet can catch up to InfiniBand as the preferred choice for high-performance computing. Join us as industry veterans Mike Bushong and Dr. Jay Metz share their insights on the necessity of open, flex…

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Episode 2: Possibly the BEST car advert in years... 30:49

4M ago30:49

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Welcome back to A Pint of Petrol. Recorded in February 2025, the second episode picks up from where we left off in Episode 1, with a closer look at our first cars... We also discuss one of the best car adverts either of us have seen in years and discuss one of the most dangerous elements of the Electric Vehicle...…

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Episode 1: How your First Car has changed and what Gen-Z really wants in theirs... 25:56

4M ago25:56

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Welcome to the very first episode of A Pint of Petrol. Recorded in February 2025, this first episode looks at our First Cars and how these have changed the years. Auto Trader recently surveyed 1,000 17-25 year olds and 1,000 47-55 year olds today, who were aged 17-25 in 1994. How have things changed in the last 30 years and what does Gen Z really w…

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(PA)NUG Podcast Panel - October 2024 48:19

5M ago48:19

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Send us a text The (PA)NUG podcast panel of William Collins, Andy Lapteff, Ned Bellavance, and Drew Conry-Murray highlights the evolving landscape of network engineering, focusing on the essential skills required for future success, including automation and cloud technologies. Panelists emphasize the importance of foundational networking knowledge,…

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Reload in 10 59:48

5M ago59:48

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Send us a text This episode explores the theme of change, drawing on personal anecdotes from the hosts as they navigate transitions in their careers and lives. The discussion highlights the importance of embracing change and automation in the ever-evolving tech industry, fostering resilience, and nurturing community connections. • Reflections on pe…

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Bytes and Books: EVPN VXLAN, with author Aninda Chatterjee 1:02:20

5M ago1:02:20

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Send us a text This episode discusses the complexities of VXLAN and EVPN in modern networking, highlighting the transition from traditional layer 2 designs to more efficient layer 3 systems. With insights from expert Aninda Chaterjee, listeners learn the importance of understanding underlying technologies for effective network management. • Persona…

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Book 4: Episode 10 - The End and the then Another End and looks like one more The End 1:46:56

6M ago1:46:56

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The finale of Soul Harvest is a greedy little pig and it is not satisfied with 1 nor 2 but 3 super disasters! Plus we kinda learn some things about Amanda, finally, including one really big, wet one. New book-club-style episodes will be released every other week, with periodic deep-dives into fun topics like Dispensationalism, the rise of the Relig…

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Net Eng career success now and in the future, with Dr Nic 1:15:46

6M ago1:15:46

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Send us a text What if the future of network engineering hinges on curiosity and adaptability? Join us for an enlightening discussion with Nicholas Calcutti as we navigate the fascinating evolution of networking technologies. Nicholas, with his impressive journey from a desktop support technician to a doctoral student, shares invaluable insights in…

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Book 4: Episode 9 - Death Burp 1:22:56

6M ago1:22:56

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Buck has to fight for his life and Ken loses it and shoots a guy. Ray is kinda just chilling in the sky. New book-club-style episodes will be released every other week, with periodic deep-dives into fun topics like Dispensationalism, the rise of the Religious Right, and unhinged Evangelical TikToks. Join our Patreon or follow the show on Twitter an…

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Exploring the Future of Networking with IPv6 Adoption 1:18:55

6M ago1:18:55

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Send us a text What if you could revolutionize your network infrastructure while overcoming the limitations of IPv4? Join us for an enlightening discussion with network engineering stalwarts Kevin Myers, Ed Horley, and Chris Miles as they unpack the complexities of IPv6 adoption. With Kevin's hands-on experience in both service provider and enterpr…

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Sponsored - Meter’s Approach to Full-Stack Networking 57:52

7M ago57:52

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Send us a text What if you could simplify your entire networking infrastructure with one holistic solution? Join us in this episode as we sit down with Anil, the visionary CEO of Meter, to uncover how his company is revolutionizing the networking industry. With a fresh perspective on hardware and software integration, Anil shares his journey from a…

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Book 4: Episode 8 - BUCKle UP! 1:35:41

7M ago1:35:41

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Fresh off of saving Chloe, Buck finds himself in another scheme to save a sinful women. The Tribulation Force gains 1 member. New book-club-style episodes will be released every other week, with periodic deep-dives into fun topics like Dispensationalism, the rise of the Religious Right, and unhinged Evangelical TikToks. Join our Patreon or follow t…

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The State of the Network Engineering Union, with William Collins & Scott Robohn 1:08:05

7M ago1:08:05

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Send us a text What if the future of network engineering isn't just about cables and hardware, but about mastering the cloud and cybersecurity? Join me, Andy Lapteff, as I sit down with industry giants William Collins and Scott Robohn to uncover the secrets of thriving in this ever-evolving field. William, now a cloud automation expert at Alkira, t…

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Book 4: Episode 7 - Dr. Airplane 1:11:27

8M ago1:11:27

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It is time for Buck to perform his own personal Hitman level inside this hospital in order to save his formerly beautiful wife! Meanwhile, Rayford gets deep into the gossip. New book-club-style episodes will be released every other week, with periodic deep-dives into fun topics like Dispensationalism, the rise of the Religious Right, and unhinged E…

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Book 4: Episode 6 - The Devil's Internet 1:04:56

8M ago1:04:56

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It is a slap stick laugh riot as Buck tries to find out if his wife is dead or stolen the anti-christ's offshore torture black site. New book-club-style episodes will be released every other week, with periodic deep-dives into fun topics like Dispensationalism, the rise of the Religious Right, and unhinged Evangelical TikToks. Join our Patreon or f…

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(Sponsored) Simplifying Data Center Management with Apstra 43:27

8M ago43:27

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Send us a text To learn more about Juniper Networks Apstra visit juniper.net/aone Unlock the potential of AI Ops in data centers with insights from Shean Leigon, a senior product manager at Juniper Networks. Discover how AI operations, often seen as mystical, are instead practical tools that can enhance network engineering, especially in wireless a…

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Book 4: Episode 5 - Smudge Brothers 1:11:20

8M ago1:11:20

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Finally some good food! These chapters were a lot of fun but unfortunately our audio kinda messed up. David, editor extraordinaire, was able to make it about 1000% better but there is still a bit of left over. Sorry! New book-club-style episodes will be released every other week, with periodic deep-dives into fun topics like Dispensationalism, the …

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Career Paths Beyond Network Engineering: What’s Next? 59:04

8M ago59:04

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Send us a text Are you a network engineer wondering what’s next in your career? In this episode, we dive deep into various career paths beyond network engineering. From senior network engineer and architect roles to exciting vendor positions like technical marketing engineers (TMEs) and solutions engineers (SEs), discover how your networking skills…

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Insights into Advanced Wireless Network Planning 52:35

9M ago52:35

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Send us a text Discover the secrets to seamless wireless networking with our special guest, Alex Marquodont, a rising star in network engineering from Atomic Data. This episode promises to transform your understanding of wireless network design, from tackling high-density environments like Major League Soccer stadiums to mastering outdoor arena Wi-…

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Book 4: Episode 4 - Romans Road Rage 1:09:27

9M ago1:09:27

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More or less the same things are happening as last time but now there is a threat of even more spies! New book-club-style episodes will be released every other week, with periodic deep-dives into fun topics like Dispensationalism, the rise of the Religious Right, and unhinged Evangelical TikToks. Join our Patreon or follow the show on Twitter and I…

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Practical Network Testing and Automation with PyATS 58:52

9M ago58:52

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Send us a text Get your copy of the book here: ebook or print copy Ever wondered how you can simplify network management while boosting your confidence in code deployment? Join us in this enriching episode of the Art of Network Engineering podcast as we sit down with John Capiobanco and Danny Wade, the brilliant minds behind the book "Cisco PyATS N…

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Book 4: Episode 3 - 1994! 1:18:13

9M ago1:18:13

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Ray and Buck continue their quest to find their wives! Will they get closer to finding their wives?! Or will they continue to kinda walk in circles and not really do anything. New book-club-style episodes will be released every other week, with periodic deep-dives into fun topics like Dispensationalism, the rise of the Religious Right, and unhinged…

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Wendell Odom's Evolution: Networking, Teaching, and Writing 1:07:53

10M ago1:07:53

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Send us a text Ever wondered what draws someone into the intricate world of networking? Join us as we sit down with Wendell Odom, a renowned Cisco Press author and networking expert, to hear his inspiring journey from a college co-op program at IBM to becoming a pivotal figure in networking certification. Wendell shares the moment he discovered his…

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