The SDG Podcast
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Movie Tech We Wish Was Real
Ever wanted a lightsaber, replicator, or flying car? Join Kyle, Eric, Peter, and Paul as they try to decide which futuristic inventions should be real and which are better left to the Jedi.
Cutting Corners (Safely)
Power tools, and the fine line between DIY and disaster in this episode, Kyle, Peter, Eric and Bennett share jaw-dropping injury stories, debate safety regulations, and dish out practical tips to ke
Particle Physics & Data Science
Join Kyle, Dan, Eric, and guest Ben Messerly for a deep dive into the world of particle physics and big data. Ben shares stories from his time at CERN and Fermilab, revealing how massive detectors wor
Communication Breakdown
In this episode, the team unpacks the everyday challenges of workplace communication in a world of nonstop pings and overflowing inboxes. From missed messages to mental fatigue, they share relatable s
Old ways vs. new
In this episode, Kyle, Eric, Peter, and Chad explore the perks and pitfalls of modern convenience culturefrom gig apps and food delivery to self-driving cars and digital payments. With humor and cand
Guardrails, guidelines & governance
This episode explores how the right guardrails in tech systems can prevent problems before they start. From software development to user experience, Kyle, Peter, Allison and Tom share real-world examp
10 years of Open Source North
This episode takes a behind-the-scenes look at the journey of the Open Source North (OSN) conference. Founder Jeff Urban and veteran participants share how OSN grew from a niche Java meetup into a pre
Sunsetting SharePoint 2019
This episode unpacks the end-of-life for SharePoint 2016 and 2019, covering what it means for on-premises environments. Kyle, Ben, Corey, and Peter discuss migration strategies, cloud vs. Subscription
Breaking down silos
In this episode, the team dives into the challenges of organizational silos in IT, sharing real-world stories about cross-team dependencies, leadership-driven barriers, and the creative ways theyve b
Oops! Did I delete that?
You messed up, now what? Kyle, Peter, Chad, and Bennett share their biggest IT blundersfrom vanishing inboxes to misfired emailsand the lessons that came with them. Tune in for honesty, recovery tip





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