The Hedge

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Best of the Hedge: 17, Programming Skills for Network Engineers

October 16, 2026

Network engineers do not need to become full-time coders to succeed--but some coding skills are really useful. In this episode of the Hedge, David Barrosso (you can find David's github repositories here), Phill Simonds, and Russ White discuss which programming skills are useful for network engineers.

Hedge 322: AI Crash

October 08, 2026

  Just about everyone is watching the financial markets, either wondering how much better they can get, or when the AI financing bubble is going to crash. Dough Dawson, from POTs and PANs, joins Tom and Russ to talk about the logic of a coming crash, and consider where engineers should be looking for potential future career fields to weather the storm.   https://media.blubrry.com/hedge/content.blubrry.com/hedge/hedge-322.mp3   download

Hedge 321: Sockets

October 02, 2026

  There are many "unsung technologies" in the Internet. While we often think of TCP/IP, various models, Ethernet, and DNS, we don't often think about the lowly socket interface. What is the history of the socket, and why is it important in the world of the Internet? George Michaelson joins Colin Doyle and Russ White to discuss the history and importance of sockets.   https://media.blubrry.com/hedge/media.blubrry.com/hedge/content.blubrry.com/hedge/hedge-321.mp3  

Channel Chat Podcast · High booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

Pulse of the Practice · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

Realities Remixed · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series · High booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

Talk Digital To Me Podcast · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

How do I get in touch with The Hedge?

The Hedge is hosted by Russ White. Its publicly listed email is russ@riw.us. 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 The Hedge?

The publicly listed email for The Hedge: russ@riw.us.

How many listeners does The Hedge have?

Podseeker estimates The Hedge reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Hedge?

The Hedge typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Network engineers, infrastructure operators, technology practitioners, AI governance specialists, and authors or researchers addressing software engineering and engineering culture. Common among recent guests: Published books or substantial writing on technology or software engineering; Practical experience designing, operating, or governing technology infrastructure; Specialized expertise in network engineering or engineering culture. Recent guests include Colin Cosgrove, Michael Natkin, and Catherine Hicks.

How hard is it to get booked on The Hedge?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Hedge cover?

Recent episodes cover Network Engineering, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, and Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.