Episodes

  • D2DO305: Scaling Human Connection in Tech Communities

    D2DO305: Scaling Human Connection in Tech Communities
    Jun 24 2026
    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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    41 mins
  • D2DO304: Observability in the Age of AI

    D2DO304: Observability in the Age of AI
    Jun 10 2026
    As AI matures, it becomes increasingly important to know how it’s performing and what it actually costs. Ned and Kyler are joined by Anuj Tyagi, Senior Site Reliability Engineer for RingCentral, to discuss the critical shift toward AI observability. AI observability is not just about costs; Anuj breaks down why observability has to include agent... Read more »
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    45 mins
  • D2DO303: Commiserating About AI with Ned and Kyler

    D2DO303: Commiserating About AI with Ned and Kyler
    May 27 2026
    Hosts Ned and Kyler compare notes on everything they’ve been doing with AI, including the successes they’ve enjoyed and headaches they’ve suffered building and implementing AI agents. They talk about how AI has sped up their workflows, how managing multiple AI agents is akin to raising toddlers, the necessity of using deterministic scripts for increased... Read more »
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    42 mins
  • D2DO302: Not Just Brains in Jars: The Human Psychology of Developers

    D2DO302: Not Just Brains in Jars: The Human Psychology of Developers
    May 13 2026
    Ned and Kyler are joined by Dr. Cat Hicks to discuss her new book “The Psychology of Software Teams.” They talk about software development from a psychological perspective, including how negative stereotypes of developers can lead to them being treated simply as “brains in jars” in toxic environments. They also point out the pitfalls of... Read more »
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    47 mins
  • D2DO301: Actually Implementing AI

    D2DO301: Actually Implementing AI
    Apr 29 2026
    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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    47 mins
  • D2DO300: Open Source Malware!

    D2DO300: Open Source Malware!
    Apr 15 2026
    Malware has shifted from phishing expeditions to open source packages, domains, and repositories. Ned and Kyler welcome Jenn Gile, co-founder of Open Source Malware, to discuss how malware is making its way into open source software. Together they break down NPM compromises, AI-driven infiltration, malicious agent skills, and more. Episode Links: Open Source Malware –... Read more »
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    41 mins
  • D2DO299: The State of Platform Engineering and DevEx

    D2DO299: The State of Platform Engineering and DevEx
    Apr 1 2026
    Ned and Kyler discuss the state of platform engineering, DevEx, and how AI is affecting choices in those domains with guest Annem Shah. They discuss how AI can help bridge the gap between initial setup and continuous operations by providing feedback and interpreting complex error messages. They also break down how AI can assist in... Read more »
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    43 mins
  • D2DO298: Spacelift Intelligence: Infrastructure Keeping Pace with AI-Enhanced Development (Sponsored)

    D2DO298: Spacelift Intelligence: Infrastructure Keeping Pace with AI-Enhanced Development (Sponsored)
    Mar 25 2026
    On today’s sponsored episode, Ned Bellavance and Kyler Middleton welcome guest Marcin Wyszynski, Head of R&D at Spacelift to guide them through the potential future of IaC and how AI is changing the landscape of developer productivity, especially around infrastructure. They discuss two of Spacelift’s products, Spacelift Intent and Spacelift Intelligence. Spacelift Intent is an... Read more »
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    44 mins