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  • Building Trust in AI-Driven Networking (Sponsored)

    October 21, 2026 · 48 min

    Network engineers are constantly looking at how AI is reshaping operations, moving beyond simple scripts to the future of self-driving networks. Joining Eric to dive deep into agentic AI workflows and AI-Native automation in this sponsored…

  • Beyond the Hype: The Realities of AI Infrastructure

    October 14, 2026 · 59 min

    Eric Chou speaks with Leo Fleskes on the pressing infrastructure challenges surrounding AI resource consumption, including data centers’ massive water and power demands. Together they discuss local community pushback, regulatory…

  • The AI-Augmented Engineer

    September 30, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

    Garrett Masters talks with Eric Chou about the concept of the AI-Augmented Engineer. Together they discuss how IT professionals can use Python and NetMiko to automate tasks and even connect AI directly to lab environments. Garrett also…

  • Routing Through Space: The Reality of Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Networks

    September 16, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

    Eric is joined by Sid Mathur, founder of Fastah Inc., to unpack the real-world implications of Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) internet. Sid has built a career obsessing over data networks, system performance, and the operational challenges facing…

  • Network Automation Forum: From Simple Survey to Global Community

    September 2, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

    Eric Chou welcomes guest co-host William Collins as well as Network Automation Forum founders Scott Robohn and Chris Grundemann to discuss how their community emerged from a simple question: Why haven’t we seen full adoption of network…

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  • How Do We Make Network Engineering Cool Again?

    August 19, 2026 · 44 min

    Known across the industry for making network engineering cool again with her highly relatable tech content, Alexis Bertholf is a powerhouse when it comes to combining technical expertise with personal branding. Eric Chou sat down with…

  • Beyond RAG: Making Network AI Truly Agentic

    August 5, 2026 · 45 min

    Eric Chou welcomes Juulia Santala, a Solutions Engineer at Cisco, to discuss her transition from traditional network programmability to cutting-edge AI research. They explore how she moved beyond simple RAG to make AI truly agentic, while…

  • Scaling Network Automation Communities

    July 22, 2026 · 47 min

    Eric Chou welcomes Florian Lohden, a NetDevOps engineer and co-founder of the NetAuto Group, to discuss his community-building efforts and his latest adventures in network automation. Together they explore how adopting software development…

  • Fine-Tuning Open Source LLMs for Network Engineering

    July 1, 2026 · 44 min

    Eric welcomes Eduard Dulharu, a veteran network architect and the Founder and CTO of vExpertAI, to talk about how agentic AI, open-source LLMs, and digital twins are changing network operations. Eduard discusses the rapid evolution of…

  • Inside the Packet Pushers 2026 Salary Survey

    June 17, 2026 · 58 min

    Early in 2026, Drew Conry-Murray authored the first Packet Pushers Salary Survey, offering a transparent look into compensation in the network engineering industry. Drew joins Eric to discuss the results of the survey, the challenges of…

  • AI and Trust in Modern Network Automation

    June 3, 2026 · 55 min

    Sif Baksh joins Eric Chou to share his professional experience and resources to help engineers get their arms around using AI in network automation. They discuss practical advantages of AI over standard Python scripts and the risks and…

  • How ION Meets the Out-of-this-World Challenges of Deep-Space Networking

    May 20, 2026 · 59 min

    Eric Chou and guest host Drew Conry-Murray sit down with deep space networking specialist Scott Spicer. Following the Artemis 2 mission, they discuss the challenges of long-delay space communications and the essential technologies making…

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About the show

Network Automation Nerds is for network engineers and infrastructure professionals eager to learn more about automation. Join host Eric Chou as he explores how to take advantage of modern network programmability to automate tasks, build robust systems, and get more done in less time. You’ll hear from a lineup of seasoned engineers, avid learners, industry leaders, and tool creators as they share tips, best practices, and hard-won advice.