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vPirate Radio

vPirate Radio

Hosted by Brian Knudtson, Jim Jones, Joe Houghes and Matt Crape

TechnologyInterviews guests

Episodes

23

Latest episode

May 2024

Language

EN

About the show

vPirate Radio is thing from @bknudtson, @k00laidIT, @jhoughes, & @MattThatITGuy here to discuss IT, life and everything in between. Find us on twitter at https://twitter.com/vpirateradio

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May 21, 2024Episode 2524 min

Episode 25 - Jim's Airing of Grievances

Jim increases his fiber, and we're all better for it Brian shares what it's like to live through a literal disaster Jim talks marketing to two marketing folks and the grief he feels Not letting the lack of a rule dictate what you can or can't do If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter: @vPirateRadio @bknudston @jhoughes @k00laidIT @MattThatITGuy

May 7, 2024Episode 2434 min

Episode 24: IPO, Broadcom hijinks, and alternative hypervisors

A view from the inside as Rubrik goes public Signs of trouble for VMC on AWS Broadcom shenanigans create an opportunity for alternative hypervisors If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter: @vPirateRadio @bknudston @jhoughes @k00laidIT @MattThatITGuy

April 15, 2024Episode 2336 min

Shifts in workplaces and the value of certs

Return to office and the artificial limitations that come with it Will the push of return to office foster a renaissance in the startup world? Are there times in your career where certs are more worthwhile than others? Using certifications to prove what you know vs. using them as a learning path If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter: @vPirateRadio @bknudston @jhoughes @k00laidIT @MattThatITGuy

March 19, 2024Episode 2227 min

Fiber-man to the rescue

Jim is visited by a West Virginian superhero Ransomware groups are being taken down Scams are abound If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter: @vPirateRadio @bknudston @jhoughes @k00laidIT @MattThatITGuy Expand “More Episode Settings”

December 21, 2023Episode 2133 min

Concluding Job Hunts, VMware, and 2023

Topics: Brian's joining Rubrik!! https://knudt.net/2023/12/18/concluding-my-job-search/ Searching for jobs in 2023 https://knudt.net/2023/10/31/lessons-learned-from-a-layoff/  https://knudt.net/2023/12/20/wrapping-up-a-layoff-job-hunt/ The VMware/Broadcom acquisition closes https://www.broadcom.com/blog/broadcom-announces-successful-acquisition-of-vmware  Broadcom is already simplifying the VMware portfolio  https://news.vmware.com/company/vmware-by-broadcom-business-transformation If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter: @vPirateRadio @bknudston @jhoughes @k00laidIT @MattThatITGuy

December 5, 2023Episode 2033 min

Getting On Track and Avoiding Career Derailments

Beard-mic fails Matt Set yourself up for success with your network Silos are real between your security and backup teams If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter: @vPirateRadio @bknudston @jhoughes @k00laidIT @MattThatITGuy

September 20, 2023Episode 1930 min

Ransomware and loathing in Las Vegas

Topics: MGM RansomwareCaesar’s, too https://cisoseries.com/cyber-security-headlines-caesars-mgm-attacks-weather-network-down-lockbit-dual-deployment/  https://www.engadget.com/hackers-claim-it-only-took-a-10-minute-phone-call-to-shutdown-mgm-resorts-143147493.html  VMware/BroadcomOct 31 Layoff email - https://dataconomy.com/2023/09/15/vmware-leaked-email/#:~:text=VMware%20employees%20have%20found%20themselves,giant%20reaches%20its%20anticipated%20conclusion

July 7, 2023Episode 1843 min

We Don’t Edit Grievances (The one where we earn our Explicit Rating)

Topics: Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and why none of us are getting anything done Things that need to fuck offTime zonesUTC to save a life Counterpoint UTC can fuck off People who can’t convert to save a life People that don’t use ISO 8601 Why do schools schedule everything at once, be proactive!The 6 Ps still apply here Soda pop vs soda vs pop vs Coke  (TX = Coke, nothing else) People who don’t use Oxford Commas “Y’all” Figuring our fiscal years between companies The British and their extra U and S IT for technical companies*GB in a laptop, fucking really??? It’s been 20 years Outlook, why do you suck Counterpoint… Google Workspaces for work People who schedule meetings even though they see I am already busyAt least your people try to look at your calendar!!! When people schedule meetings by email but don’t include calendar invites Workday.com Why don’t portable pressure washers exist, or why aren’t they allowed for international travel?Poll: Most moist exotic location where you missed your pressure washer? Flammable or inflammable or enflame .. why both? TiB vs TBMy bits aren’t metric Measuring things in animals Footer for show notes: If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter: @vPirateRadio @bknudston @jhoughes @k00laidIT @MattThatITGuy

February 27, 2023Episode 1728 min

Episode 17: 99 Luftballoons

Topics: vExpert  Looking for love in all the wrong AIGPT oops GPT Hutchins Microsoft Love Google faux pas BalloonsBalloony! If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter: @vPirateRadio @bknudston @jhoughes @k00laidIT @MattThatITGuy Expand “More Episode Settings”

February 6, 2023Episode 1523 min

Travel Tales

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