Best Autonomous Database Podcasts (2025)

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Code As You Are 43:36

10m ago43:36

43:36

In this episode of Data-powered Innovation Jam, hosts Robert Engels and Ron Tolido jam with Craig Wiley, Senior Director of AI/ML Products at Databricks and former founder of AWS SageMaker and Google Vertex AI. From Seattle’s grunge roots in Nirvana, from Jimi Hendrix to Kurt Cobain, then going on to the evolution of AI platforms, Craig shares insi…

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SE Radio 698: Srujana Merugu on How to build an LLM App 1:18:30

36m ago1:18:30

1:18:30

In this episode of Software Engineering Radio, Srujana Merugu, an AI researcher with decades of experience, speaks with host Priyanka Raghavan about building LLM-based applications. The discussion begins by clarifying essential concepts like generative vs. predictive AI, pre-training vs. fine-tuning, and the transformer architecture that powers mod…

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Best of 2025: What is Multicloud? 11:55

25m ago11:55

11:55

This week, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are shining a light on multicloud, a game-changing strategy involving the use of multiple cloud service providers. Joined by Senior Manager of CSS OU Cloud Delivery Samvit Mishra, they discuss why multicloud is becoming essential for businesses, offering freedom from vendor lock-in and the ability to…

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SE Radio 697: Philip Kiely on Multi-Model AI 56:33

1d ago56:33

56:33

Philip Kiely, software developer relations lead at Baseten, speaks with host Jeff Doolittle about multi-agent AI, emphasizing how to build AI-native software beyond simple ChatGPT wrappers. Kiely advocates for composing multiple models and agents that take action to achieve complex user goals, rather than just producing information. He explains the…

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7 Bold Predictions for 2026 48:13

6d ago48:13

48:13

What does the future of AI sound like? In this special year-end episode of Data-powered Innovation Jam, we riff on seven bold predictions for 2026, from security-first AI and multi-agent ecosystems to industry-native intelligence and even synthetic curiosity. Join hosts Ron Tolido and Robert Engels as they jam with thought leaders on trends that wi…

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Best of 2025: Introduction to MySQL 26:08

7d ago26:08

26:08

Join hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham as they explore the world of MySQL 8.4. Together with Perside Foster, a MySQL Principal Solution Engineer, they break down the fundamentals of MySQL, its wide range of applications, and why it's so popular among developers and database administrators. This episode also covers key topics like licensing opti…

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SE Radio 696: Flavia Saldanha on Data Engineering for AI 1:14:25

11d ago1:14:25

1:14:25

Flavia Saldanha, a consulting data engineer, joins host Kanchan Shringi to discuss the evolution of data engineering from ETL (extract, transform, load) and data lakes to modern lakehouse architectures enriched with vector databases and embeddings. Flavia explains the industry's shift from treating data as a service to treating it as a product, emp…

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SE Radio 695: Dave Thomas on Building eBooks Infrastructure 1:02:49

19d ago1:02:49

1:02:49

Dave Thomas, author of The Pragmatic Programmer, The Manifesto for Agile Software Development, Programming Ruby, Agile Web Development with Rails, Programming Elixir, Simplicity, and co-founder of the Pragmatic Bookshelf, speaks with SE Radio host Gavin Henry about building infrastructure for eBooks. They discuss what an eBook is, the various forma…

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Jam Francisco 53:01

16d ago53:01

53:01

Bringing you a very special edition of the Data Powered Innovation Jam podcast, recorded live during a tech road trip through San Francisco and Silicon Valley. This episode blends the city’s musical heritage with cutting-edge innovation, exploring how creativity and technology intersect. Hosts Robert Engels, together with our ‘tech guy’ Alex Bulat …

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Understanding Security Risks and Threats in the Cloud - Part 1 14:11

21d ago14:11

14:11

This week, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are joined by Principal OCI Instructor Orlando Gentil to explore what truly keeps data safe, and what puts it at risk. They discuss the CIA triad, dive into hashing and encryption, and shed light on how cyber threats like malware, phishing, and ransomware try to sneak past defenses. Cloud Tech Jumpstart: h…

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SE Radio 694: Jennings Anderson and Amy Rose on Overture Maps 1:03:45

22d ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Jennings Anderson, a Software Engineer with Meta Platforms, and Amy Rose, the Chief Technology Officer at Overture Maps Foundation, speak with host Gregory M. Kapfhammer about the Overture Maps project, which creates reliable, easy-to-use, and interoperable open map data. After exploring the foundations of geospatial information systems, Gregory an…

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Networking & Security Essentials 17:25

24d ago17:25

17:25

How do all your devices connect and stay safe in the cloud? In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham talk with OCI instructors Sergio Castro and Orlando Gentil about the basics of how networks work and the simple steps that help protect them. You'll learn how information gets from one place to another, why tools like switches, routers, and …

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SE Radio 693: Mark Williamson on AI-Assisted Debugging 54:12

1M ago54:12

54:12

Mark Williamson, CTO of Undo, joins host Priyanka Raghavan to discuss AI-assisted debugging. The conversation is structured around three main objectives: understanding how AI can serve as a debugging assistant; examining AI-powered debugging tools; exploring whether AI debuggers can independently find and fix bugs. Mark highlights how AI can suppor…

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Inside Cloud Networking 19:15

1M ago19:15

19:15

In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham team up with Senior Principal OCI Instructor Sergio Castro to unpack the basics of cloud networking and the Domain Name System (DNS). You'll learn how local and virtual networks connect devices, and how DNS seamlessly translates familiar names like oracle.com into addresses computers understand…

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SE Radio 692: Sourabh Satish on Prompt Injection 1:04:36

1M ago1:04:36

1:04:36

Sourabh Satish, CTO and co-founder of Pangea, speaks with SE Radio's Brijesh Ammanath about prompt injection. Sourabh begins with the basic concepts underlying prompt injection and the key risks it introduces. From there, they take a deep dive into the OWASP Top 10 security concerns for LLMs, and Sourabh explains why prompt injection is the top ris…

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Cloud Data Centers: Core Concepts - Part 4 13:56

1M ago13:56

13:56

In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Principal OCI Instructor Orlando Gentil, break down the differences between Infrastructure-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service, and Software-as-a-Service. The conversation explores how each framework influences control, cost efficiency, expansion, reliability, and contingency planni…

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Mix, Master & Mesh 50:59

2M ago50:59

50:59

In this genre-blending episode of Data Powered Innovation Jam, hosts Ron Tolido, Robert Engels, and Arne Rossman welcome Stephen Brobst, CTO of Ab Initio and former CTO of Terradata, for a deep dive into the art of mixing data, AI, and music. From punk rock roots and stage-diving legends to the reinvention of enterprise data platforms, Stephen shar…

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SE Radio 691: Kacper Łukawski on Qdrant Vector Database 59:51

1M ago59:51

59:51

Kacper Łukawski, a Senior Developer Advocate at Qdrant, speaks with host Gregory M. Kapfhammer about the Qdrant vector database and similarity search engine. After introducing vector databases and the foundational concepts undergirding similarity search, they dive deep into the Rust-based implementation of Qdrant. Along with comparing and contrasti…

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Cloud Data Centers: Core Concepts - Part 3 15:09

1M ago15:09

15:09

Have you ever considered how a single server can support countless applications and workloads at once? In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, together with Principal OCI Instructor Orlando Gentil, explore the sophisticated technologies that make this possible in modern cloud data centers. They discuss the roles of hypervisors, virt…

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SE Radio 690: Florian Gilcher on Rust for Safety-Critical Systems 1:03:44

2M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

Florian Gilcher, co-founder of Ferrous Systems and the Rust Foundation, speaks with host Giovanni Asproni about the application of Rust in mission- and safety-critical systems. The discussion starts with a brief overview of such systems, and an introduction to Rust, emphasizing aspects that make it well-suited for critical environments. Florian and…

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Cloud Data Centers: Core Concepts - Part 2 14:16

2M ago14:16

14:16

Have you ever wondered where all your digital memories, work projects, or favorite photos actually live in the cloud? In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are joined by Principal OCI Instructor Orlando Gentil to discuss cloud storage. They explore how data is carefully organized, the different ways it can be stored, and what keeps it sa…

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SE Radio 689: Amey Desai on the Model Context Protocol 58:36

2M ago58:36

58:36

Amey Desai, the Chief Technology Officer at Nexla, speaks with host Sriram Panyam about the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and its role in enabling agentic AI systems. The conversation begins with the fundamental challenge that led to MCP's creation: the proliferation of "spaghetti code" and custom integrations as developers tried to connect LLMs to …

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Supply Chain Reaction 45:11

2M ago45:11

45:11

Welcome to the latest episode of the Data Powered Innovation Jam, where data meets disco and AI grooves with funk. After a long summer break, our hosts return with fresh stories, musical nostalgia, and cutting-edge insights into the world of supply chain superintelligence. In this vibrant and eclectic episode, we’re joined by Guillaume Waline, Seni…

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Cloud Data Centers: Core Concepts - Part 1 16:45

2M ago16:45

16:45

Curious about what really goes on inside a cloud data center? In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham chat with Principal OCI Instructor Orlando Gentil about how cloud data centers are transforming the way organizations manage technology. They explore the differences between traditional and cloud data centers, the roles of CPUs, GPUs, and …

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SE Radio 688: Daniel Stenberg on Removing Rust from Curl 57:14

2M ago57:14

57:14

Daniel Stenberg, Swedish Internet protocol expert and founder and lead developer of the Curl project, speaks with SE Radio host Gavin Henry about removing Rust from Curl. They discuss why Hyper was removed from curl, why the last five percent of making it a success was difficult, what the project gained from the 5-year attempt to tackle bringing Ru…

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SE Radio 687: Elizabeth Figura on Proton and Wine 52:17

3M ago52:17

52:17

Elizabeth Figura, a Wine Developer at CodeWeavers, speaks with SE Radio host Jeremy Jung about the Wine compatibility layer and the Proton distribution. They discuss a wide range of details including system calls, what people run with Wine, how games are built differently, conformance and regression testing, native performance, emulating a CPU vs e…

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Oracle AI for Fusion Apps 18:00

2M ago18:00

18:00

Want to make AI work for your business? In today's episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham continue their discussion of AI in Oracle Fusion Applications by focusing on three key AI capabilities: predictive, generative, and agentic. Joining them is Principal Instructor Yunus Mohammed, who explains how predictive, generative, and agentic AI can opti…

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SE Radio 686: François Daoust on W3C 1:02:36

3M ago1:02:36

1:02:36

François Daoust, W3C staff member and co-chair of the Web Developer Experience Community Group, discusses the origins of the W3C, the browser standardization process, and how it relates to other organizations like TC39, WHATWG, and IETF. This episode covers a lot of ground, including funding through memberships, royalty-free patent access for imple…

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Oracle's AI Ecosystem 15:39

3M ago15:39

15:39

In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are joined by Principal Instructor Yunus Mohammed to explore Oracle's approach to enterprise AI. The conversation covers the essential components of the Oracle AI stack and how each part, from the foundational infrastructure to business-specific applications, can be leveraged to support AI-driven ini…

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SE Radio 685: Will Wilson on Deterministic Simulation Testing 1:01:14

3M ago1:01:14

1:01:14

In this episode, Will Wilson, CEO and co-founder of Antithesis, explores Deterministic Simulation Testing (DST) with host Sriram Panyam. Wilson was part of the pioneering team at FoundationDB that developed this revolutionary testing approach, which was later acquired by Apple in 2015. After seeing that even sophisticated organizations lacked robus…

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Buy or Build AI? 15:58

3M ago15:58

15:58

How do you decide whether to buy a ready-made AI solution or build one from the ground up? The choice is more than just a technical decision; it's about aligning AI with your business goals. In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are joined by Principal Instructor Yunus Mohammed to examine the critical factors influencing the buy vs. buil…

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SE Radio 684: Dan Bergh Johnsson and Daniel Deogun on Secure By Design 56:43

3M ago56:43

56:43

Daniel Deogun and Dan Bergh Johnsson -- two of the co-authors of the book, Secure by Design -- discuss the intersection of good software design and security with host Sam Taggart. They describe how following certain software design principles can help developers create secure software without needing to become security experts. They talked about ho…

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The AI Workflow 22:08

3M ago22:08

22:08

Join Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham as they chat with Yunus Mohammed, a Principal Instructor at Oracle University, about the key stages of AI model development. From gathering and preparing data to selecting, training, and deploying models, learn how each phase impacts AI's real-world effectiveness. The discussion also highlights why monitoring AI…

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SE Radio 683: Artie Shevchenko on Programmers as Code Health Guardians 53:30

3M ago53:30

53:30

Artie Shevchenko, author of Code Health Guardian, speaks with host Jeff Doolittle about the crucial role of human programmers in the AI era, emphasizing that humans must excel at managing code complexity. Shevchenko discusses these concepts and key takeaways from his book, including the three problems caused by complexity: change amplification, cog…

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Core AI Concepts – Part 3 23:02

3M ago23:02

23:02

Join hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Principal AI/ML Instructor Himanshu Raj, as they discuss the transformative world of Generative AI. Together, they uncover the ways in which generative AI agents are changing the way we interact with technology, automating tasks and delivering new possibilities. AI for You: https://mylearn.orac…

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SE Radio 682: Duncan McGregor and Nat Pryce on Refactoring from Java to Kotlin 57:23

4M ago57:23

57:23

Duncan McGregor and Nat Pryce, co-authors of Java to Kotlin: Refactoring Guidebook, speak with host Giovanni Asproni about their hands-on experiences migrating Java codebases. The episode starts by highlighting Kotlin's seamless interoperability with Java, allowing teams to incrementally adopt Kotlin without disrupting existing Java code. Duncan an…

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Core AI Concepts – Part 2 12:42

4M ago12:42

12:42

In this episode, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham continue their discussion on AI fundamentals, diving into Data Science with Principal AI/ML Instructor Himanshu Raj. They explore key concepts like data collection, cleaning, and analysis, and talk about how quality data drives impactful insights. AI for You: https://mylearn.oracle.com/ou/course/ai-f…

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SE Radio 681: Qian Li on DBOS Durable Execution/Serverless Computing Platform 52:17

4M ago52:17

52:17

Qian Li of DBOS, a durable execution platform born from research by the creators of Postgres and Spark, speaks with host Kanchan Shringi about building durable, observable, and scalable software systems, and why that matters for modern applications. They discuss database-backed program state, workflow orchestration, real-world AI use cases, and com…

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Core AI Concepts – Part 1 20:08

4M ago20:08

20:08

Join hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Principal AI/ML Instructor Himanshu Raj, as they dive deeper into the world of artificial intelligence, analyzing the types of machine learning. They also discuss deep learning, including how it works, its applications, and its advantages and challenges. From chatbot assistants to speech-to-tex…

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SE Radio 680: Luke Hinds on Privacy and Security of AI Coding Assistants 45:37

4M ago45:37

45:37

Luke Hinds, CTO of Stacklok and creator of Sigstore, speaks with SE Radio's Brijesh Ammanath about the privacy and security concerns of using AI coding agents. They discuss how the increased use of AI coding assistants has improved programmer productivity but has also introduced certain key risks. In the area of secrets management, for example, the…

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What is AI? 17:34

4M ago17:34

17:34

In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, together with Senior Cloud Engineer Nick Commisso, break down the basics of artificial intelligence (AI). They discuss the differences between Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and Artificial Narrow Intelligence (ANI), and explore the concepts of machine learning, deep learning, and genera…

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SE Radio 679: Wesley Beary on API Design 47:51

4M ago47:51

47:51

Wesley Beary of Anchor speaks with host Sam Taggart about designing APIs with a particular emphasis on user experience. Wesley discusses what it means to be an "API connoisseur"— paying attention to what makes the APIs we consume enjoyable or frustrating and then taking those lessons and using them when we design our own APIs. Wesley and Sam also e…

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Modernize Your Business with Oracle Cloud Apps – Part 2 15:30

4M ago15:30

15:30

In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham welcome back Cloud Delivery Lead Sarah Mahalik for a detailed tour of the four pillars of Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications: ERP, HCM, SCM, and CX. Discover how Oracle weaves AI, analytics, and automation into every layer of enterprise operations. Plus, learn how Oracle Modern Best Practice is r…

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SE Radio 678: Chris Love on Kubernetes Security 54:36

4M ago54:36

54:36

Chris Love, co-author of the book Core Kubernetes, joins host Robert Blumen for a conversation about kubernetes security. Chris identifies the node layer, secrets management, the network layer, contains, and pods as the most critical areas to be addressed. The conversation explores a range of topics, including when to accept defaults and when to ov…

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Modernize Your Business with Oracle Cloud Apps – Part 1 13:56

5M ago13:56

13:56

Join hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Cloud Delivery Lead Sarah Mahalik, as they unpack the core pillars of Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications—ERP, HCM, SCM, and CX. Learn how Oracle's SaaS model, Redwood UX, and built-in AI are reshaping business productivity, adaptability, and user experience. From quarterly updates to advanced AI …

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SE Radio 677: Jacob Visovatti and Conner Goodrum on Testing ML Models for Enterprise Products 1:00:54

5M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

Jacob Visovatti and Conner Goodrum of Deepgram speak with host Kanchan Shringi about testing ML models for enterprise use and why it's critical for product reliability and quality. They discuss the challenges of testing machine learning models in enterprise environments, especially in foundational AI contexts. The conversation particularly highligh…

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Oracle Cloud Success Navigator – Part 2 14:02

5M ago14:02

14:02

Hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham continue their discussion with Mitchell Flinn, VP of Program Management for the CSS Platform, by exploring how Oracle Cloud Success Navigator helps teams align faster, reduce risk, and drive value. Learn how built-in quality benchmarks, modern best practices, and Starter Configuration tools accelerate cloud ado…

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SE Radio 676: Samuel Colvin on the Pydantic Ecosystem 1:02:06

5M ago1:02:06

1:02:06

Samuel Colvin, the CEO and founder of Pydantic, speaks with host Gregory M. Kapfhammer about the ecosystem of Pydantic's Python frameworks, including Pydantic, Pydantic AI, and Pydantic Logfire. Along with discussing the design, implementation, and use of these frameworks, they dive into the refactoring of Pydantic and the follow-on performance imp…

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Oracle Cloud Success Navigator – Part 1 13:52

5M ago13:52

13:52

In this episode of the Oracle University Podcast, Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are joined by Mitchell Flinn, VP of Program Management for the CSS Platform, to explore Oracle Cloud Success Navigator. This interactive platform is designed to help customers optimize their cloud journey, offering best practices, AI tools, and personalized guidance f…

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The Hour of (data) Power 47:40

5M ago47:40

47:40

Ready for your Hour of (Data) Power with some Radioactive and Electric Feel thrown in? Ok, so hang tight, get your coffee or lemonade (depending on how your summer looks like!), as we bring you a double whammy from your newest Data-powered Innovation Jam to celebrate the anniversary launch of the 10th edition of the Data Powered Innovation Review. …

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