Used to like all packet pusher content, after Greg left not the same. Not the same energy and a lot of sobbing sounding hosts. Leave politics out of the shows please.

Before Greg retired I would listen to every show except the sponsored ones, going on five years now. These days it is more like a contest to see how long I can last until Johna makes some asinine remark that makes me turn off the episode. The final straw was show 492 where she just had to bring up how much she doesn’t care if tech companies objectify women and defended Palo Alto for their booth babes stunt. Great that you are “not like the other girls,” Johna, but give me a break. I’ll no longer be following this show until they can get back to meaningful tech conversation instead of Johna soap boxing about how much she hates Microsoft and loves objectifying women. It’s a shame, because when she’s not interjecting her latest personal crusades, she is clearly very knowledgeable and has great insight and commentary on technical subjects.

Network Break provides insightful and interesting discussion some of the enterprise technology news every week. This ranges from new products, deployment options or issues, standards and financial news that impacts information technology practitioners. The show notes include links to the detailed information behind the discussion and frequently multiple sources. An enjoyable way to hear what’s new.

Corey tries too hard to be snarkily clever and funny. It doesn't work for me. I spend too much brain power trying to follow his meandering versus his point. I don't have time for all of his self righteous, self loathing, obfuscated points. Tiring. I'm already tired from trying to keep up with on average 8 new significant features per day.

This is THE one podcast I look forward to more than any other. Great perspective and info. If there is one single podcast you listen to, make it this one. It is positively the most essential networking podcast to listen to.

OK, let me start with the disclaimer, I am occasionally a guest on this podcast. But I actually prefer to listen when its not me because they do a great job of bringing in guests with interesting viewpoints. It is great to hear opposing viewpoints on the show. For me the biggest value that the network break brings is a recap of the top news in networking each week. You get more than just the headlines, they'll spend 5-8 minutes per topic batting around opinion and theories about how whatever they are talking about will impact the admin, the network or the market. It is worth it to subscribe the this podcast in order to keep up to date with the most interesting things happening in networking.

I recently starting consistenly listening to the suite of shows provided by packet pushers everyday for the past 3 weeks during my commute. I even give some episodes a second or third listen. Everything about these shows are detailed and thorough, even the show notes. Thank you Packet Pushers for helping me elevate my craft.

Fantastic podcast for staying up to date on a variety of networking headlines. Content delivered is relevant, has interesting analysis, and most important for staying engaged in the discussion - entertaining repartee between the hosts.

These guys provide a megaton of relevant industry news with a healthy dose of the rueful skepticism that any seasoned network engineer develops. They are experienced engineers themselves and possibly psychic... more often than not they ask the exact questions that come up in my own mind. Humor, insight, and deep technical details, what more can you ask for? Thankfully, this podcast and Datanauts are the polar opposite of your usual plodding, droning IT discussion/training; they are freakin’ *lively*, people!!!

Much network, so break!

Great way to keep up on what's happening in the networking world. Podcast does not sugar coat the tech or the companies, provides an inside look at the industry free from the marketing hype the vendors provide.

About a year ago, I was looking on how to quickly digest tech industry updates. This podcast channel does just that for me. Recommend highly!

If you ever want to know what tech companies are doing, who merged with who, why is someone changing their business--this is the place to find out!

Among my favorite professional development podcasts

I have followed Ethan and Greg for years. I work in a smaller market, and am not exposed to all the trends, and technology minds that they are. Their podcasts are always informative, and thought provoking. If you want to be a better engineer; to think about things you might not normaly think about, then you should listen.

Great Show

Really enjoy hearing the news and opinions in this format. The virtual donuts aren't half bad either!

The Packet Pushers Network keeps me apprised of all things networking and has for several years. I catch every episode, sometimes twice, and stay informed on what's new, hot, and trending.

This show is hands down the best resource you can use to stay abreast of the latest in networking. I have replaced a number of podcasts I regularly listened to with this show as its not just valuable info, it's also very entertaining. Excellent work gentlemen!!

a great business angle review of all news regarding networking.

If you need a short podcast to listen that covers a wide breadth of networking topics then this is the one for you!

The format is great (typically <40 minutes) and it generally doesn't get mired down on one story for the entire time. Perfect to fit into a busy day during a commute and keep up with what is happening in the networking space. The banter between the hosts keeps things moving along and entertaining.

A fine addition to the Packet Pushers portfolio. I've been a fan since episode 1 and welcome the recent addition of Ethan rounding out the panel. Drew's viewpoint is a good balance to Greg's (endearing) tendency to rant a bit. +1 for Drew's "heaping opprobrium" on unscrupulous carriers. :)

I've been catching up on these and have found them both very useful and complimentary to the other Packet Pushers podcasts. There's so much going on these days in IT that it takes a lot of knowledgeable interpretation to tell what's important from the noise. I especially appreciate when Greg Ferro discusses the essential "bullet points" associated with a technology and how a vendor differentiates themselves, if they do. Highly recommended.

I enjoy listening to this podcast on the way to work. The commentary is fair, insightful and thought-provoking. It provides a great way to get out of my particular networking field's vacuum and see the bigger picture.

This is a excellent podcast for those who are interested in the news and intelligent discussion related to the networking industry. I highly recommend you check it out.