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

  1. SEP 25

    Ep. #22, AI and Container Security with Benji Kalman of Root

    In episode 22 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John sit down with Benji Kalman, co-founder of Root, to explore the intersection of AI, software development, and security. They unpack "vibe coding," its impact on API proliferation, and the hidden costs of increased technical debt. Learn why a security vulnerability is just a bug with a purpose, and discover how AI agents can be used not just to write code, but to automatically find and remediate vulnerabilities in open-source containers.

    53 min

  2. SEP 10

    Ep. #21, Continuous AI with Chad Metcalf of Continue

    In episode 21 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John sit down with Chad Metcalf, CEO of Continue, to explore the rise of continuous AI. Chad shares his journey from early embedded systems and platform engineering to leading an open-source-focused company building coding agents. They discuss automation, developer trust, open source attribution, and how AI is reshaping workflows across the entire software lifecycle.

    57 min

  3. AUG 21

    Ep. #20, Exploring AI Memory with Vasilije Markovic of Cognee

    In episode 20 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John sit down with data engineering and cognitive science expert Vasilije Markovic to explore AI memory and how we can build more intelligent systems. From the challenges of "context rot" to the practical applications of AI memory in construction, education, and finance, this conversation covers how to give your AI the context it truly needs.

    51 min

  4. AUG 7

    Ep. #19, Kubernetes at Scale with Josh Rosso of Reddit

    In episode 19 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John speak with Josh Rosso, Principal Engineer at Reddit and author of Production Kubernetes. From his early days at CoreOS and Heptio to running Reddit’s massive compute platform, Josh shares insights into managing Kubernetes at internet scale, the business realities of open source, and the risks smaller OSS projects face. Lastly, they dive into AI’s growing role in engineering and the challenges of keeping the internet human.

    50 min

  5. JUL 17

    Ep. #18, Consent Management with Christopher Burns

    In episode 18 of Open Source Ready, Brian Douglas and John McBride are joined by Christopher Burns to unpack the complexities of consent management and cookie banners. Discover how Christopher’s open source project, c15t, aims to simplify privacy compliance for developers, bridging the gap between legal requirements and practical implementation. This episode offers a fresh perspective on why consent is not just a legal burden, but a critical component of modern web development.

    47 min

  6. JUL 3

    Ep. #17, AI Native Software Factories with Solomon Hykes

    In episode 17 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John speak with Docker founder Solomon Hykes about his latest project, Dagger, and its mission to fix the pain points of modern CI/CD. Solomon explains why DevOps is due for a systems-level rethink and how AI agents are changing the way software gets built and shipped.

    53 min

  7. JUN 19

    Ep. #16, Building Tools That Spark Joy with Mitchell Hashimoto

    On episode 16 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John sit down with Mitchell Hashimoto, founder of HashiCorp, to discuss his journey after leaving the company and his latest passion project, the open source terminal emulator Ghostty. Mitchell shares the accidental origins of Ghostty, his pragmatic approach to technology, and his thoughts on the current state of open source business models. Lastly, they explore the complexities of AI development and the trade-offs of foundation governance.

    54 min

  8. 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
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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
    22
  • Rating
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