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Open Source Ready

Exploring the evolution of open source software and its impact on the Tech landscape.

  1. JUN 5

    Ep. #15, Codename Goose and the Future of AI Agents with Adewale Abati

    In episode 15 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John chat with Adewale "Ace" Abati from Block about Codename Goose, an open-source AI agent, and the underlying Model Context Protocol (MCP). They explore how AI agents are revolutionizing developer workflows, the concept of "vibe coding" for rapid prototyping, and the future of AI in productivity and accessibility.

    45 min

  2. MAY 22

    Ep. #14, The Workbrew Story with Mike McQuaid and John Britton

    In episode 14 of Open Source Ready, special guests Mike McQuaid and John Britton join Brian and John to share the story of Workbrew. They unpack their journey in the developer tools space, the evolution of Homebrew, the inspiration behind Workbrew, and their perspectives on the future of developer environments.

    43 min

  3. MAY 8

    Ep. #13, Why Microsoft Chose Go: A Deep Dive with Thorsten Ball

    In episode 13 of Open Source Ready, Thorsten Ball of Sourcegraph joins Brian and John to unpack the real-world engineering decisions behind language choices, like Microsoft using Go for the recent TypeScript compiler rewrite. Explore the importance of continuous learning in tech, the benefits of knowing multiple programming languages, and how AI agents are poised to reshape developer workflows.

    52 min

  4. APR 24

    Ep. #12, Exploring Flox and Nix with Ron Efroni & Ross Turk

    In episode 12 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John welcome Ron Efroni and Ross Turk from Flox to explore the world of Nix, a powerful package manager and more. They discuss how Flox simplifies Nix for developers and enterprises, the challenges of adopting new packaging paradigms, and the evolving landscape of containers and AI in software development.

    43 min

  5. APR 10

    Ep. #11, Unpacking MCP with Steve Manuel

    In episode 11 of Open Source Ready, Brian Douglas and John McBride sit down with AI expert Steve Manuel to explore the Model Context Protocol (MCP)—a framework that enhances how models interact with their environments. They break down why context-awareness is crucial for machine learning and how MCP is transforming open source AI.

    48 min

  6. MAR 27

    Ep. #10, The Whirlwind Pace of AI with Taylor Dolezal

    In episode 10 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John chat with Taylor Dolezal, former CNCF Head of Ecosystem and current Chief of Staff at Merly AI, to discuss the latest trends in open source, AI, and Kubernetes. From the challenges of AI adoption to the evolving role of cloud-native technologies, Taylor shares insights on where the industry is headed and how developers and companies can navigate these rapid changes.

    49 min

  7. MAR 13

    Ep. #9, The Future of Commercial Open Source with Matt Trifiro

    In episode 9 of Open Source Ready, Matt Trifiro joins Brian and John to discuss the evolving landscape of commercial open source, the challenges startups face in monetization, and how intellectual property law impacts the ecosystem. Tune in for insights on balancing community-driven development with sustainable business models.

    39 min

  8. FEB 27

    Ep. #8, Bridging Software & Hardware with Daniel Mangum of Golioth

    In episode 8 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John sit down with Daniel Mangum, CTO of Golioth, to discuss his journey from distributed systems and Kubernetes to open source hardware. They explore the rise of RISC-V, the potential of decentralized social media, and how AI is shaping the future of computing. Plus, Daniel shares insights into FPGAs, the AT Protocol, and why open source innovation matters more than ever.

    1 hr
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Exploring the evolution of open source software and its impact on the Tech landscape.

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  • Creator
    Heavybit
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
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