Best Zos Podcasts (2024)

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MIB 10.5 Zo's thoughts on the Big 3 Back & Forth/Beef 39:28

5d ago39:28

39:28

By Music In The Blood

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Zo's Journey Behind Bars 32:37

19d ago32:37

32:37

In this episode of "Criminal Code: Our Story Behind Bars," we dive into the raw and unfiltered journey of Zo, whose life took an unexpected turn leading to time spent behind bars. Zo, alongside our hosts Tony and Sam, unpacks the series of events that led to his imprisonment, the reality of life inside, and the lessons learned along the way. Zo's e…

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Unlikely Humor Behind Bars 37:03

21h ago37:03

37:03

Welcome to a special reunion episode of "Criminal Code: Our Story Behind Bars," hosted by Tony, with the company of Sam, Tay, and Zo. This unique gathering brings together the voices behind the characters of the "Criminal Code" cartoon for an insightful and often humorous look into their experiences within the prison system. This episode delves int…

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Tay's Journey of Redemption and Reality 35:40

8d ago35:40

35:40

Welcome to this episode of "Criminal Code: Our Story Behind Bars." In today's episode, our host, Tony, welcomes a special guest, Tay who shares his gripping journey through the prison system, detailing the harsh realities of life behind bars, from his first federal number to the politics of prison life and the unexpected turns of fate that led him …

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MIB 10: Grammys, Did Travis get snubbed? 51:52

18d ago51:52

51:52

This PodCast is hosted by, Zo, Hassané, and MrThankYouVeryMuch. We have a deep love for music so we talk about new music topics every week. "Our opinion doesn't matter but we're gonna give it to you anyway", is our slogan, so just have fun and hear these sometimes outlandish takes. IG MusicInTheBlood…

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Unseen Struggles: Anxiety, Adjustment, and Hope in Prison 37:46

1M ago37:46

37:46

Welcome to the latest episode of Criminal Code: Our Story Behind Bars. I'm Tony, joined by my co-host Sam. Both of us have faced the daunting reality of incarceration and have lived to tell the tale. Today's episode delves deep into the emotional rollercoaster that accompanies a prison sentence—from the moment of sentencing to the anticipation of r…

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Life in the Federal System 38:23

1M ago38:23

38:23

Welcome to the very first episode of Criminal Code: Our Story Behind Bars. In this opening episode, hosts Sam and Tony introduce themselves and their unique background of meeting in prison. Both Asian-Americans, they offer a perspective not commonly represented in discussions about the U.S. prison system. Here's what you'll find in this episode: In…

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MIB EP. 8 Is Nas better now or back in the 90s 58:57

1M ago58:57

58:57

Is Nas better now or back in the 90s This PodCast is hosted by, Zo, Hassané, and MrThankYouVeryMuch. We have a deep love for music so we talk about new music topics every week. "Our opinion doesn't matter but we're gonna give it to you anyway", is our slogan, so just have fun and hear these sometimes outlandish takes.…

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MIB 6: Utopia Album review, Conway the Machine album review... 1:02:31

3M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

Utopia Travis Scott album review Conway the Machine album review Top 5 overrated artists ( think of it as all popularity, one or two good songs, but no real substance and/or talent) Best white rap artists list This PodCast is hosted by, Zo, Hassané, and MrThankYouVeryMuch. We have a deep love for music so we talk about new music topics every week. …

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MIB 7: Scary Hours Review, Wayne and 2 Chainz Review 1:26:06

3M ago1:26:06

1:26:06

This PodCast is hosted by, Zo, Hassané, and MrThankYouVeryMuch. We have a deep love for music so we talk about new music topics every week. "Our opinion doesn't matter but we're gonna give it to you anyway", is our slogan, so just have fun and hear these sometimes outlandish takes. Socials: IG @MusicInTheBlood702 @MrThankYouVeryMuch @lv.hassane…

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MIB 5: Is boom bap hip-hop still the Mecca of hip-hop 1:21:24

4M ago1:21:24

1:21:24

Is boom bap hip-hop still the Mecca of hip-hop Why do you think boom bap can’t be “Mainstream” Do the listeners hold them in a space where you have to be “underground” or “local” Who is putting on the best right now for the style? What’s your list for the top all-time in the genre let another artist Drake your Career. Who is the 4th head of Rushmor…

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A Moving Tale of a Datacenter Move w/ Marianne Serra 47:40

4M ago47:40

47:40

Datacenters grow, and every so often, they need to move, which is quite possibly the clearest definition of "Easier Said than Done." Now make it 23 datacenters around the world with an IBM Z presence, consolidated down to 4. In this episode, Marianne Serra talks us through how to even start thinking about tackling a problem this size.…

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Mishetishka Hachama 8 43:11

5M ago43:11

43:11

By Rabbi Yaakov Wagner

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Mishetishka Hachama 7 1:04:16

5M ago1:04:16

1:04:16

By Rabbi Yaakov Wagner

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Mishetishka Hachama 6 52:51

5M ago52:51

52:51

By Rabbi Yaakov Wagner

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Mishetishka Hachama 5 33:07

5M ago33:07

33:07

By Rabbi Yaakov Wagner

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Mishetishka Hachama 5738 4 58:53

5M ago58:53

58:53

By Rabbi Yaakov Wagner

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Mishetishka Hachama 3 51:58

5M ago51:58

51:58

By Rabbi Yaakov Wagner

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Mishetishka Hachama 2 54:09

5M ago54:09

54:09

By Rabbi Yaakov Wagner

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Mishetishka Hachama 1 50:57

5M ago50:57

50:57

By Rabbi Yaakov Wagner

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Automating z/VM with Ansible - Jay Brenneman, Dan Jast, Bryant Panyarachun 47:47

5M ago47:47

47:47

We had a packed studio for this one, and there is much to discuss. It's time to get an update into the latest Ansible news, plus some deep diving into some work being led by Jay in the area of automation on z/VM using Ansible. An episode to delight, educate, and inspire anyone interested in working smarter, rather than harder. Ansible for IBM Z Pla…

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MIB 4: Who Is The All Time Great Feature!! 1:33:41

6M ago1:33:41

1:33:41

This is the reinstatement of Music In the Blood, where our opinion doesn't matter, but we give it to you anyway. TOPICS: Does image matter or does rhymes pull you through Hip hop has undergone a lot of sub genres did it help of diminish hip hop Who is the all time great feature What era had the best hits…

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Anthony Giorgio - ZOAU Update 42:35

7M ago42:35

42:35

If you know how to do it, you're probably looking to do it faster. ZOAU is a great set of tools which exists to make many common z/OS system tasks happen with less friction and more user friendliness. In this episode. Anthony Giorgio gives us the info on what we can find, and what we may hope to find in this wonderful piece of software. https://www…

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Joe Bostian and Chad McIntyre - Python and Open Source Update 46:00

9M ago46:00

46:00

Returning to the show are Python and Open Source Experts Joe Boston and Chad McIntyre. Keeping up to date on how Python on IBM Z is advancing and improving is important, and we've got an episode chock full of info. From packages to ports, AI to Flask, it's time to refresh that knowledge. Auto-Generated Transcript (may not be 100% accurate) Frank We…

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Steven Perva - Conversations with a Mid-Career Mainframer 46:44

11M ago46:44

46:44

Always good to hear Steven's informed thoughts on where the platform is headed, how to get others along with us, and just where to find motivation. Lots to digest in this episode, so you might need to drive around the block a few extra times to fit it all in! https://www.seven9s.com/ https://www.ensono.com/…

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MIB 3: Can they "sing" or "SANG", Who is the King of R&B, What ERA HAD IT on lock Blues, R&B, Neo Soul, Soul, or Pop? 1:52:35

1y ago1:52:35

1:52:35

Can they "sing" or "SANG", Who is the King of R&B, What ERA HAD IT on lock Blues, R&B, Neo Soul, Soul, or Pop? We talk about R-Kelly, Beyonce, and more... This is the second installment of Music In the Blood, where our opinion doesn't matter, but we give it to you anyway.By Music In The Blood

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Hardware vs Software - The Epic Showdown - Featuring Ray Newsom 44:00

1y ago44:00

44:00

Nuts and Bolts vs Ones and Zeroes. Who really makes the world go around? It gets feisty on this one when Frank and Ray go toe-to-toe discussing their favorite part of our favorite platform.By Frank and Jeff

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MIB 2: Who Had The Best DEBUT ALBUM/Are Lil Wayne, Jay Z, & Eminem the generational Goats. 1:28:52

1y ago1:28:52

1:28:52

Who had the best DEBUT ALBUM? Did the fam do their homework...we'll see! This is the reinstatement of Music In the Blood, where our opinion doesn't matter, but we give it to you anyway.By Music In The Blood

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MIB 1: Kendrick's album grammy worthy? 2:38:00

1y ago2:38:00

2:38:00

Is Kendrick's album worthy? Leave what you think in the comments. This is the second installment of Music In the Blood, where our opinion doesn't matter, but we give it to you anyway.By Music In The Blood

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John Shebey - Modern zSystem Support 31:48

1+ y ago31:48

31:48

Getting resolution on an ever-evolving platform requires ever-evolving solutions. In this episode, we talk with the Team Lead for z/OS & USS Support, John Shebey, about what it takes to optimize problem resolution on such a demanding system.By Frank and Jeff

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Darren Surch - Modern Mainframe Training 47:58

1+ y ago47:58

47:58

Getting skills on Z is discussed almost as frequently as Z itself, and with good reason! The jobs are out there, they need to be filled, but it takes the right type of person and the right type of education to bring it all together. There is perhaps none better to discuss this topic than COO of Interskill, Darren Surch. Learn more about Interskill'…

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Gary Puchkoff & Allison Moshier - Extending Container Extensions 27:13

2y ago27:13

27:13

Being back in the studio means we can finally get the band back together. In this episode, we've got Gary Puchkoff and Allison Moshier to tell us how z/OS Container Extensions have advanced since we last chatted, and to give us a peek of the direction of things to come.By Frank and Jeff

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Scott Chapman - IBM Z CPU Performance Tuning (or: What’s Going On Down There?) 43:36

2y ago43:36

43:36

Standing in for the now-possibly-unbanned Peter Enrico, Scott Chapman is in the virtual studio to give us a fresh batch of insight into how IBM Z users can get the most from their systems. We learn that sometimes exceeding your goals is *not* a good thing, and that recompiling code to take advantage of new features isn't always as simple as hitting…

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Bill O’Farrell and James Tang - Do Not Pass Up Go! 33:20

2y ago33:20

33:20

The Go language has emerged as a leading language for server-side and cloud applications, DevOps automation tools, and so much more. Like all good things, it has come to z/OS, and may just be what you're looking for to extend existing methods into a new direction. Bill O'Farrell and James Tang are here to walk you through all of the questions you n…

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Ken Jonas and Rob Scott of Rocket Software - SDSF 31:56

2y ago31:56

31:56

SDSF is, to many, the part of ISPF that lets you manage jobs and fire off the occasional command, but not many truly appreciate its journey and just how deep those hooks go into the core of the OS. Ken Jonas and Rob Scott stop by this episode to shed some insight into SDSF and what the future may hold for such a powerful tool.…

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Dustin Demetriou - Sustainable Computing and Z 32:10

2+ y ago32:10

32:10

In order for Z continue to run the world, we need a world around for it to run. Recent efforts in Sustainability are designed to lessen the impact of computing on our own natural resources, as well as making better decisions with regards to modern workloads. There's lots to discuss, and Dustin Demetriou is going to lay it all out for you on this ne…

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Robert Gensler - Transparent Cloud Tiering 27:16

2+ y ago27:16

27:16

It's time to rethink your storage model. Don't worry, nobody is saying throw everything into the cloud, rather TCT is a new offering allowing for a whole new tier of storage which leverages the cloud storage provider of your choice. That's about the extent of my Storage knowledge, so if you want to know more, hit play and listen to Robert Gensler t…

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Kevin Miner & Mike Koester - Don‘t Knock VTOC 31:16

2+ y ago31:16

31:16

VTOC. Know it. Use it... Love it? If you're putting data on volumes, you're using a Volume Table of Contents to keep track of what's where, and like most things in Z, knowing just how that information gets put to use can help aid in performance and reliability. Let the experts, Kevin Miner and Mike Koester take us through the importance of this oft…

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Brenton Belmar - DevOps... for Firmware?? 36:44

2+ y ago36:44

36:44

When you think of DevOps, your mind probably fills with visions of mobile apps, some middleware applications, maybe a backend service or two, but probably not machine firmware and millicode. Brenton is here to change that thinking, telling us all about how implementing DevOps at all levels can help teams get more done with greater efficiency.…

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Christian Jacobi tells us all about Telum 31:50

2+ y ago31:50

31:50

The processor powering the next generation of IBM Z and LinuxONE machines has some seriously impressive tech inside. From caching structures that keep response times down, to even more speciality engines built around AI, to even more security enhancements, Telum has much to offer. The research and collaboration that went into bringing all of this t…

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PJ Catalano - N-1: A Time Machine for Testing 32:40

2+ y ago32:40

32:40

For testers, there's just never enough time, and being thorough without pushing back release dates is a constant struggle. With some very clever test architecture, and just heaps of pure genius, PJ Catalano and team have been able to get a jump on testing some big features in new hardware without sacrificing quality. Get a peek into the world of En…

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Marna Walle - Modern Installation Management on z/OS 28:57

2+ y ago28:57

28:57

You've gotta stay on top of your installed software, and the right approach can make all the difference. World renowned software install/management/upgrade expert Marna Wanna (and co-host of the other mainframe podcast, Mainframe, Performance, Topics) joins us to shed some light on what it takes to keep current without adding drama to an already-bu…

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Ansible in Action - Michael Fontanetta and Michael Neuliep of Ensono 42:29

3y ago42:29

42:29

What happens when you try and mix core Z tasks with modern automation frameworks? Turns out you get a robust system for getting those basic tasks done quicker, and in a way that enables much greater integration into other tooling. In this episode, we talk with The Michaels from Ensono, and hear how they leverage Ansible with z/OS to make things run…

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Back to School - MQ 41:35

3y ago41:35

41:35

In this "Back to School" episode, we learn all about Messaging, as in the process of sending/requesting logic and/or data on a computer platform, NOT passing notes in the back of class, and more specifically MQ, the specific middleware supported just about anywhere, but most importantly on Z. Professors Matt Sunley and Matt Leming walk us through t…

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Back to School: HMC & SE w/ Fred Bader 40:32

3y ago40:32

40:32

Alongside the dizzying array of processors, I/O adapters, power management and networking hardware, nestled up in a far corner of the z15 sits a pair of servers with perhaps the most important job in the world; starting everything up. The Support Element (SE) and Hardware Management Console (HMC) give you all the controls needed to manage your Z re…

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Rich and Randy - Serverless Thinking on Z 34:24

3y ago34:24

34:24

Rich and Randy are avid advocates of Z, but also know that the real magic happens when people can benefit from it without needing to know a whole lot about the tech underneath. That's the case with the most recent pivot towards serverless computing, and what this episode is all about. This episode is a good peek into what it takes to blend cutting …

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Chad McIntyre - Python on z/OS 31:24

3y ago31:24

31:24

For many, Python is just _the way things get done_, and having it available on z/OS alongside so many other great languages, subsystems and features helps make the platform more accessible than ever. Hear straight from Chad McIntyre, IBM Open Enterprise Python for z/OS Dev Lead, on just how important this effort is, why now, and how you can be best…

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Will Yates and Michael Baylis - Using Galasa to streamline CICS testing 30:48

3y ago30:48

30:48

Before software goes into production, it needs to be tested, and "It looks good to me" just isn't good enough. To ensure maximum coverage is attained, testing tools and frameworks are the way to go, and in this episode, we hear from Will Yates and Michael Baylis about how the Galasa Project helps them ensure solutions pass all the right tests. http…

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Stephen Branch - Catalog 39:53

3+ y ago39:53

39:53

If you were able to open up a data set without knowing the volume it's on by heart, thank Catalog. This often-overlooked but absolutely necessary component of z/OS deserves a deeper look, and Stephen Branch is here to spell out all of the interesting bits, as well as explaining some data set basics for the new learners. Definitely an educational an…

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Anthony Giorgio - zCX Update - New Kid on the Control Block 39:14

3+ y ago39:14

39:14

It's been a while since we last got a deep dive into IBM z/OS Container Extensions, and there's much to discuss. Terminal Talk Top Tier Listener Anthony Giorgio is on the scene with an action-packed look at the what, how, and why of this wonderful new addition to IBM Z's bag of virtualization tricks. Anthony's got both hands on the pulse of these l…

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