On episode 32 of Open Source Ready, Brian Douglas and John McBride sit down with Glauber Costa to explore Turso, a Rust-based rewrite of SQLite built for the AI era. They discuss database reliability, open source licensing, and why embedded databases are becoming critical infrastructure for modern agents and applications. The conversation also dives into AI-assisted development and the future of software engineering.

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In episode 31 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John sit down with Matthaus Krzykowski, Thierry Jean, and Elvis Kahoro to explore how dlt and dltHub are changing the way developers build data pipelines. The conversation dives into DuckDB, LLM-driven workflows, and the growing shift toward developer-first data engineering. They also discuss open source adoption, AI orchestration, and what it means to be a “10x engineer” in 2026.

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On episode 30 of Open Source Ready, Brian Douglas and John McBride sit down with Felipe Huici to explore Unikraft and the growing role of unikernels in modern cloud infrastructure. They discuss how unikernels differ from containers and traditional virtual machines, why millisecond startup times matter, and how Unikraft enables secure, scale-to-zero workloads. The conversation also touches on Kubernetes integration, open source governance, and where cloud isolation is headed next.

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On episode 29 of Open Source Ready, Brian Douglas and John McBride sit down with Cameron Foxly to talk about ASCII Motion, an open source tool for creating animated ASCII art. Cameron shares how a brand design challenge at GitHub led to his first open source project and how AI tools helped him move from idea to production quickly. The conversation explores developer delight, terminal design, and why taste still matters in an AI-powered world.

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On episode 28 of Open Source Ready, Brian Douglas and John McBride reflect on the biggest themes that shaped open source and AI in 2025. From sustainability and security to MCPs, agents, and infrastructure, they revisit key conversations with guests and unpack how the industry evolved over the year. The episode closes with bold predictions for what 2026 may bring for developers, maintainers, and open source communities.

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On episode 27 of Open Source Ready, Brian Douglas and John McBride speak with Adam Hevenor, creator of Vibecheck. Together they explore the fundamentals of evals, how teams can run structured experiments across model variations, and why cost-efficient design matters more than ever. Adam also offers grounded perspectives on MCP adoption, Claude Skills, and the economics shaping today’s AI tooling ecosystem.

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In episode 26 of Open Source Ready, Brian Douglas and John McBride sit down with Quinn Slack. They explore how Sourcegraph built Amp, why unconstrained coding agents represent a major shift, and why AI economics make traditional SaaS pricing impossible. Quinn also breaks down the rise of open source models, the future of developer tooling, and why ads might be the key to making AI accessible to everyone.

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In episode 25 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John sit down with Rachel-Lee Nabors. They explore how AI agents are reshaping the web, from the decline of traditional browsers to the rise of agentic experiences powered by small language models and MCPs. Rachel-Lee explains why advertising models are collapsing and why the next web may depend on direct payments and open source innovation.

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In episode 24 of Open Source Ready, Brian Douglas and John McBride sit down with Ivan Burazin, CEO of Daytona, to explore how his company is building runtime infrastructure for AI agents. Ivan shares how Daytona pivoted from developer environments to powering the next wave of autonomous AI systems, and what it takes to make agents fast, secure, and scalable. They also discuss open source licensing, enterprise adoption, and dopamine-driven development.

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In episode 23 of Open Source Ready, Brian Douglas and John McBride sit down with Davanum “Dims” Srinivas to discuss the health and future of the Kubernetes community. They explore how corporate changes impact open source contributions, the importance of onboarding programs, and the challenge of sustaining long-term contributors. Dims also shares insights into Kubernetes’ evolving role in AI and GPU workloads. The discussion is equal parts career advice, technical insight, and open source storytelling.

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In episode 22 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John sit down with Benji Kalman, co-founder of Root, to explore the intersection of AI, software development, and security. They unpack "vibe coding," its impact on API proliferation, and the hidden costs of increased technical debt. Learn why a security vulnerability is just a bug with a purpose, and discover how AI agents can be used not just to write code, but to automatically find and remediate vulnerabilities in open-source containers.

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In episode 21 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John sit down with Chad Metcalf, CEO of Continue, to explore the rise of continuous AI. Chad shares his journey from early embedded systems and platform engineering to leading an open-source-focused company building coding agents. They discuss automation, developer trust, open source attribution, and how AI is reshaping workflows across the entire software lifecycle.

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In episode 20 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John sit down with data engineering and cognitive science expert Vasilije Markovic to explore AI memory and how we can build more intelligent systems. From the challenges of "context rot" to the practical applications of AI memory in construction, education, and finance, this conversation covers how to give your AI the context it truly needs.

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In episode 19 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John speak with Josh Rosso, Principal Engineer at Reddit and author of Production Kubernetes. From his early days at CoreOS and Heptio to running Reddit’s massive compute platform, Josh shares insights into managing Kubernetes at internet scale, the business realities of open source, and the risks smaller OSS projects face. Lastly, they dive into AI’s growing role in engineering and the challenges of keeping the internet human.

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In episode 18 of Open Source Ready, Brian Douglas and John McBride are joined by Christopher Burns to unpack the complexities of consent management and cookie banners. Discover how Christopher’s open source project, c15t, aims to simplify privacy compliance for developers, bridging the gap between legal requirements and practical implementation. This episode offers a fresh perspective on why consent is not just a legal burden, but a critical component of modern web development.

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In episode 17 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John speak with Docker founder Solomon Hykes about his latest project, Dagger, and its mission to fix the pain points of modern CI/CD. Solomon explains why DevOps is due for a systems-level rethink and how AI agents are changing the way software gets built and shipped.

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On episode 16 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John sit down with Mitchell Hashimoto, founder of HashiCorp, to discuss his journey after leaving the company and his latest passion project, the open source terminal emulator Ghostty. Mitchell shares the accidental origins of Ghostty, his pragmatic approach to technology, and his thoughts on the current state of open source business models. Lastly, they explore the complexities of AI development and the trade-offs of foundation governance.

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In episode 15 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John chat with Adewale "Ace" Abati from Block about Codename Goose, an open-source AI agent, and the underlying Model Context Protocol (MCP). They explore how AI agents are revolutionizing developer workflows, the concept of "vibe coding" for rapid prototyping, and the future of AI in productivity and accessibility.

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In episode 14 of Open Source Ready, special guests Mike McQuaid and John Britton join Brian and John to share the story of Workbrew. They unpack their journey in the developer tools space, the evolution of Homebrew, the inspiration behind Workbrew, and their perspectives on the future of developer environments.

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In episode 13 of Open Source Ready, Thorsten Ball of Sourcegraph joins Brian and John to unpack the real-world engineering decisions behind language choices, like Microsoft using Go for the recent TypeScript compiler rewrite. Explore the importance of continuous learning in tech, the benefits of knowing multiple programming languages, and how AI agents are poised to reshape developer workflows.

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In episode 12 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John welcome Ron Efroni and Ross Turk from Flox to explore the world of Nix, a powerful package manager and more. They discuss how Flox simplifies Nix for developers and enterprises, the challenges of adopting new packaging paradigms, and the evolving landscape of containers and AI in software development.

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In episode 11 of Open Source Ready, Brian Douglas and John McBride sit down with AI expert Steve Manuel to explore the Model Context Protocol (MCP)—a framework that enhances how models interact with their environments. They break down why context-awareness is crucial for machine learning and how MCP is transforming open source AI.

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In episode 10 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John chat with Taylor Dolezal, former CNCF Head of Ecosystem and current Chief of Staff at Merly AI, to discuss the latest trends in open source, AI, and Kubernetes. From the challenges of AI adoption to the evolving role of cloud-native technologies, Taylor shares insights on where the industry is headed and how developers and companies can navigate these rapid changes.

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In episode 9 of Open Source Ready, Matt Trifiro joins Brian and John to discuss the evolving landscape of commercial open source, the challenges startups face in monetization, and how intellectual property law impacts the ecosystem. Tune in for insights on balancing community-driven development with sustainable business models.

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In episode 8 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John sit down with Daniel Mangum, CTO of Golioth, to discuss his journey from distributed systems and Kubernetes to open source hardware. They explore the rise of RISC-V, the potential of decentralized social media, and how AI is shaping the future of computing. Plus, Daniel shares insights into FPGAs, the AT Protocol, and why open source innovation matters more than ever.

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In episode 7 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John are joined by Kent C. Dodds to discuss the evolution of React, the rise of Remix, and the future of front-end development. From early struggles with Angular to React Router v7’s role in modern apps, Kent shares valuable insights for developers navigating the ever-changing JavaScript landscape.

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In episode 6 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John are joined by Adam Jacob, co-creator of Chef and CEO of System Initiative, to discuss the philosophical and business intersections of open source. Adam shares insights on the evolution of free software, the challenges of monetizing open source projects, and the future of collaborative development in an increasingly commercialized tech ecosystem.

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In episode 5 of Open Source Ready, John and Brian speak with Elliott Minns, the creator of Dreams of Code and Dreams of Autonomy. They explore Elliott’s mission to empower developers through software autonomy, the challenges of open source sustainability, and the fascinating potential of Linux and NixOS. Discover how self-hosting and open source tools are transforming the way we interact with technology.

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In episode 4 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John chat with open source expert Tobie Langel about the critical issues of sustainability and security in open source software. Tobie shares insights on the vulnerabilities of widely used open source projects, the need for professional maintainers, and the evolving legislative landscape that could reshape the future of open source.

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In episode 3 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John sit down with Chad Whitacre from Sentry to discuss the Open Source Pledge, a new initiative aimed at addressing the sustainability crisis in open source software. Chad shares insights on how companies can better support the maintainers behind the projects they rely on and explores the cultural challenges of funding open source development.

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In episode 2 of Open Source Ready, Brian Douglas and John McBride speak with Avi Press, Founder & CEO of Scarf. Together they explore the evolving definition of "open source" in the context of AI and the future of technology. They also examine broader issues surrounding licensing, business models in open source, and the challenges associated with both.

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In this inaugural episode of Open Source Ready, Brian Douglas and John McBride embark on a technical and philosophical exploration of the current state of open-source AI. John shares his hands-on experience with building large-scale data pipelines and integrating AI to create meaningful insights for developers. The discussion revolves around the balance between innovation, data privacy, and the growing power of large tech companies in the AI space. They also touch on the open-source community's challenges, including licensing issues and the role of foundations in supporting AI projects.

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