Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 25
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 4.9/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Male
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 18.9k subscribers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
operations@packetpushers.net
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Host
Alexis Bertholf - Technology content creator and podcast host focused on the people and career journeys behind the infrastructure of the internet.
Kevin Nanns - Technology content creator and podcast host focused on network engineering, IT careers, and the human stories behind technology work.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Justin Ryburn - The Realities Of Traveling For Technical Work, Balancing Executive Engagement And Public Speaking With Team Leadership, And The Responsibilities Of A Field Cto.
Ricki Cook - Career Achievement And Personal Satisfaction, Leaving A Dream Job, Transitioning From Traditional Network Architecture, And Maintaining Real-time Networks.
Jason Gooley - An Unconventional Path Into Technology, Community, Mental Health, Resilience, And Building A Technical Career.
Melina Bertholf - Experiences Attending Cisco Live, Professional Relationships, Community Building, And Maximizing Conference Networking Opportunities.
Chris Lapp - Broadcast Networking, Media And Entertainment Technology, High-stakes Technical Problem-solving, And Becoming A Go-to Specialist.
Recent Topics
Episodes
LIU024: Dennis Thankachan: Lightyear and Beyond
October 08, 2026
Lightyear CEO and co-founder Dennis Thankachan shares his transition from investment banking to entrepreneurship and the lessons learned from his early startup failure. He also discusses the creation of Lightyear, the implementation of AI in network operations, and shares some actionable advice for engineers early in their careers. AdSpot Sponsor: Meter Most IT teams are... Read more »
LIU023: Wendell Odom – The Man Who Wrote THE Book
September 24, 2026
Renowned Cisco Press author Wendell Odom shares how he began writing the definitive guide for the CCNA exam. Alexis, Kevin, and Wendell discuss the balance between practical, on-the-job experience and certification study habits. Wendell also reflects on his career as well as the creation of his YouTube channel, Network Upskill. Episode Links: Watch this episode... Read more »
LIU022: Chris Grundemann – From Pulling Cable to Network Automation Forum
September 10, 2026
Chris Grundemann joins Alexis and Kevin to discuss his career evolution from pulling cable to co-founding the Network Automation Forum. Chris shares insights on the challenges of adopting network automation, the impact of AI on the industry, the importance of professional networking, and strategies for maintaining a healthy work-life balance. AdSpot Sponsor: Meter Most IT... Read more »
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Life In Uptime?
Life In Uptime is hosted by Alexis Bertholf and Kevin Nanns. Its publicly listed email is operations@packetpushers.net. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Life In Uptime?
The publicly listed email for Life In Uptime: operations@packetpushers.net.
How many listeners does Life In Uptime have?
Podseeker estimates Life In Uptime reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Life In Uptime?
Life In Uptime typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Experienced network engineers, IT leaders, infrastructure professionals, technical executives, authors, evangelists, or specialists with distinctive career journeys and credible industry experience. Common among recent guests: Technical leadership roles; Authorship of professional or certification books; Technical evangelism. Recent guests include Justin Ryburn, Ricki Cook, and Jason Gooley.
How hard is it to get booked on Life In Uptime?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Life In Uptime cover?
Recent episodes cover Network Engineering, It Careers, Infrastructure, Technology, and Career Development. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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