The Simple Talk Podcast

Why SSIS will never die - with Tim Mitchell

Steve is joined by business intelligence architect and author Tim Mitchell. They discuss why SSIS will never die, the general pros of cons of integration services, the evolution from XML to JSON, how AI can help with coding, and taekwondo – among other topics! Recorded on-site at PASS Data Community Summit 2025. Visit Tim's website PASS Data Community Summit – join us in 2026! Watch or listen to all episodes of the Simple Talk podcast  

The benefits of leadership coaching in the tech industry – with Cindy Gross

Steve is joined by Cindy Gross to discuss leadership coaching in the technology industry – what it is, how it works, and the many benefits it brings. Recorded on-site at PASS Data Community Summit 2025 in Seattle. Cindy is an executive coach and Adaptive Leadership Expert with 25 years in the US tech industry. As a former SQL Server Master (MCM) and expert in cross-organizational navigation at Microsoft, she transformed her focus from complex technical systems to empowering leaders within systemic chaos. Today, through Befriending Dragons, she guides indispensable Keystone Leaders struggling with burnout, equipping organizations with her Leadership Navigation System to befriend Leadership Friction and convert Leadership Debt into strategic leverage, thus ensuring critical talent retention. As a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and the Delaware Tribe of Indians, Cindy integrates the Cherokee principle of collective leadership, Gadugi, into her work. Cindy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindygross Learn more about Befriending Dragons: https://BefriendingDragons.com Befriending Dragons' schedule: https://befriendingdragons.com/meet Cindy's email: CindyGross@BefriendingDragons.com Cindy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/befriendingdragons Listen or watch every episode of the Simple Talk podcast at https://www.red-gate.com/simple-talk/podcasts    

Rollback vs Roll Forward in Databases

Rollbacks act as an 'undo' for databases, but why are they important, what happens if you can't roll back, and how do you prevent even needing to in the first place? Steve, Kellyn, Grant & Pat try to answer these questions – and more.  Recorded on-site at Redgate HQ in Cambridge, UK.  Watch or listen to every episode of the Simple Talk podcast at: www.red-gate.com/simple-talk/podcasts 

What to Expect in the Database World in 2026

Steve, Kellyn & Grant are joined by new Redgate Advocate, Pat Wright, for a wide-ranging discussion about what to expect in the database world in 2026 – from AI and when the bubble may burst, to community events (including the upcoming rebrand of SQL Saturday), the importance of connection, and much more… Recorded on-site at Redgate HQ in Cambridge, UK.  Watch or listen to every episode of the Simple Talk podcast at: www.red-gate.com/simple-talk/podcasts

Biggest Surprises of 2025, The Good, Bad & Ugly of AI, and Looking Ahead

Steve Jones, Kellyn Gorman and Grant Fritchey discuss what surprised them most in the database/tech world in 2025, ruminate on the good, bad and ugly of AI, and ponder where it goes next. Recorded on-site at PASS Summit 2025 in Seattle. Watch or listen to every episode of the Simple Talk podcast at: www.red-gate.com/simple-talk/podcasts Simple Talk is a free learning resource brought to you by Redgate Software, featuring thousands of articles covering databases, AI, Cloud, DevOps and much more: www.red-gate.com/simple-talk