D2DO303: Commiserating About AI with Ned and Kyler

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   E305 · 24 Jun 2026 · 41 min

   D2DO305: Scaling Human Connection in Tech Communities

   Kyler and Ned are joined by former AWS Community Program Manager Jason Dunn to discuss what it takes to build and maintain a thriving tech community. Jason shares his “benevolent dictatorship” philosophy on community management, emphasizing the importance of authentic human connections. They also explore how AI can empower non-technical individuals to build custom solutions ... Read more »

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   E304 · 10 Jun 2026 · 45 min

   D2DO304: Observability in the Age of AI

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   E302 · 13 May 2026 · 47 min

   D2DO302: Not Just Brains in Jars: The Human Psychology of Developers

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   E301 · 29 Apr 2026 · 47 min

   D2DO301: Actually Implementing AI

   Kyler and Ned are joined by Enrico Teotti, an independent consultant with over 25 years of experience. Enrico has worked with clients on real-world AI implementations, and he’s here talk about what he’s learned, including using AI to query databases, and for debugging and performance analysis. They also touch on the importance of using AI ... Read more »

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   E300 · 15 Apr 2026 · 41 min

   D2DO300: Open Source Malware!

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   E315 · 7 Oct 2026 · 47 minNew

   D2DO315: Running Agents Securely at Scale

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   E314 · 23 Sep 2026 · 46 min

   D2DO314: Backups SaaS – Safety as a Service

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   E313 · 16 Sep 2026 · 46 min

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    E312 · 9 Sep 2026 · 43 min

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