The MonkCast
RedMonk
Join the developer-focused industry analysts at RedMonk as they discuss news and trends in the software space with leaders and practicioners in cloud, AI, IaC, security, DevOps, developer relations, observability, data, and more.
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Meet RedMonk's Analysts
James Governor, Principal Analyst & Co-founder
@monkchips, LinkedIn, Blog
Stephen O'Grady, Principal Analyst & Co-founder
@sogrady, LinkedIn, Blog
Rachel Stephens, Senior Industry Analyst
@rstephensme, LinkedIn, Blog
Kate Holterhoff, Senior Industry Analyst
@KateHolterhoff, LinkedIn, Blog
Can't get enough of the Monks? Visit the RedMonk YouTube channel or check out our research at RedMonk.com.
You can also follow RedMonk on Bluesky, Twitter (X), and LinkedIn.
Meet RedMonk's Analysts
James Governor, Principal Analyst & Co-founder
@monkchips, LinkedIn, Blog
Stephen O'Grady, Principal Analyst & Co-founder
@sogrady, LinkedIn, Blog
Rachel Stephens, Senior Industry Analyst
@rstephensme, LinkedIn, Blog
Kate Holterhoff, Senior Industry Analyst
@KateHolterhoff, LinkedIn, Blog
Episodes
Mentioned books
Sep 11, 2025 • 25min
AI's Grumpy-Fun Era (with Rachel Stephens, Kate Holterhoff, & James Governor)
In this MonkCast with the Monks episode, RedMonk analysts Rachel Stephens, Kate Holterhoff, and James Governor discuss the current 'grumpy era' of AI, where developers are questioning the ROI of AI tools and their effectiveness. They check in on AI code assistants, vibe coding, agentic IDEs, AI spec-driven development, and the AI Engineer.
Show notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/09/11/ais-grumpy-fun-era/
Sep 4, 2025 • 1h 9min
Tales from Agency Life (with Emily Winck and Jess Burns)
In this RedMonk conversation, Emily Winck, Staff Engineer at CallRail, and Jess Burns, Engineering Manager at 1Password, join Kate Holterhoff to reflect on their shared experiences working on the engineering team at a digital marketing agency. In addition to trading war stories, they discuss the gender balance in engineering teams, how agency life compares to SaaS companies, the Covid19 pandemic, challenges of remote work, bootcamps, hiring, and the impact of AI on software development.
Show notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/09/04/emily-winck-jess-burns/
Aug 28, 2025 • 33min
Clare Liguori on Kiro & AI Spec-Driven Software Development
In this New Builders conversation, Kate Holterhoff speaks with Clare Liguori, Senior Principal Software Engineer at AWS, about Kiro. They discuss Kiro's Vibe and Spec modes, and how these both factor into better coding practices and outcomes for developers. Clare explains the importance of requirements in software development, the collaborative nature of spec-driven development, as well as Kiro's roadmap.
This is a RedMonk video, sponsored by Amazon.
Show notes: https://redmonk.com/videos/tnb-clare-liguori-kiro-ai-spec-driven-software-development/
Aug 26, 2025 • 22min
An update on VMware Cloud Foundation (with Prashanth Shenoy)
In this RedMonk Conversation, James Governor talks with Prashanth Shenoy, VP of Marketing for Broadcom's VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). They discuss the impact of VMware's integration into Broadcom, including the shift from perpetual licenses to subscriptions, portfolio and ecosystem simplification, and the evolving role of cloud admins, platform engineers, and developers. Shenoy outlines how VCF supports both VM and containerized workloads, integrates Kubernetes services, and enables flexible developer experiences. The conversation also explores VMware's Private AI strategy with NVIDIA, addressing digital sovereignty, GPU virtualization, and performance benchmarks for AI workloads.
Aug 19, 2025 • 37min
Martin Rojas talks Tech Meetups, AI Guilds, Micro Frontends, & More!
Martin Rojas, a UI Architect at PlayOn Sports and a key figure in the ReactATL community, dives into the world of tech meetups and the impact of AI on sports broadcasting. He discusses how the pandemic reshaped tech gatherings, focusing on the importance of community support. Martin shares insights on the AI guild at PlayOn Sports, which enhances cross-department collaboration and continuous learning. He also highlights the innovative use of AI in high school sports and the dynamic challenges of micro frontends in development.
Aug 14, 2025 • 10min
The New AWS Free Tier (with Bowen Wang)
Bowen Wang, Principal Product Marketing Manager at AWS, discusses the revamped AWS Free Tier program aimed at newcomers. He shares details on how users can access a zero-cost environment for up to six months and receive up to $200 in sign-up credits. The conversation highlights the program's goals to enhance accessibility for developers and students, ensuring they can experiment freely with AWS services. Bowen emphasizes the benefits of the new credit-based system, which encourages learning without the fear of surprise billing.
Aug 5, 2025 • 51min
Jason Torres on Developer Hiring, Community, & Content
Jason Torres, Community Evangelist at Torc, dives into the vibrant world of tech communities with host Kate Holterhoff. They discuss the dynamic at tech conferences and the challenges of the global hiring landscape. Torres highlights the need for authenticity in social media and how it affects career growth. The conversation also touches on the importance of community support in tech hiring and offers insights into the future of developer advocacy and building genuine connections.
Jul 29, 2025 • 23min
Kat Cosgrove on The Chaos and Care of Shipping Kubernetes
Kat Cosgrove, Head of Developer Advocacy at Minimus and a key figure in the Kubernetes community, shares her insights into the world of Kubernetes and the release team. She discusses the importance of effective communication in open source, clarifies misconceptions around Docker's deprecation, and explains the structure of Kubernetes Special Interest Groups. Kat also addresses the sustainability challenges of open source, highlighting maintainer burnout and the necessity for corporate support to create a balanced ecosystem.
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Jul 23, 2025 • 46min
How Shawn (swyx) Wang Defines the AI Engineer
Shawn (swyx) Wang, a thought leader in the AI, DevTools, and DevRel spaces, shares insights with Kate Holterhoff on the transformative role of the AI Engineer. They explore the unique skills required for AI Engineers compared to traditional developers and the evolving landscape shaped by AI advancements. Shawn discusses community-building initiatives like the AI Engineer World's Fair and highlights the importance of user experience, no-code tools, and the challenges posed by rapid industry evolution, making technology more accessible for all.
Jul 17, 2025 • 50min
Jeremy Meiss on DevRel & the Mire of Ineffables
In this RedMonk Conversation, Jeremy Meiss, Director of Developer Relations at OneStream, discusses the current state of DevRel with Kate Holterhoff. They chat about the importance of engaging front-end developers, the role of content and community, and the nuances of influencer marketing. Jeremy shares insights on how to effectively reach and engage developers, the significance of quantifying DevRel efforts, and the evolving landscape of developer engagement in the tech industry.
Show notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/07/17/jeremy-meiss/
