Dev Interrupted
Dev Interrupted is the go-to podcast for software engineering leadership. Each week, hosts Andrew Zigler, Ben Lloyd Pearson, and Dan Lines sit down with industry experts to explore the strategies, struggles, and stories behind high-performing software teams. Paired with weekly industry news coverage, the conversations dive deep into the real challenges that define excellence in modern tech.
Podcasting since 2020 • 254 episodes
Dev Interrupted
Latest Episodes
Are developers happy yet? Unpacking the 2025 Developer Survey | Stack Overflow’s Erin Yepis
After hitting a low point last year, developer job satisfaction is officially on the rise. Erin Yepis returns to the show to unpack the 2025 Stack Overflow Developer Survey, analyzing how autonomy and compensation are driving this recovery. We ...
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Season 5
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Episode 48
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59:58
From Kubernetes to AI maximalism | Stacklok's Craig McLuckie
When you co-create Kubernetes, you earn the right to have strong opinions on the next platform shift. This week, Ben sits down with Craig McLuckie, Co-founder & CEO of Stacklok, who is advocating for a shift in leadership mindset. He argues...
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Season 5
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Episode 47
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55:29
Speed is the moat | AMD’s Anush Elangovan
In the race to define the future of AI, what's the one advantage that truly lasts? It's not proprietary tech, argues Anush Elangovan, VP of AI Software at AMD, but the sustainable speed of innovation. He explains why AMD is rejecting t...
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Season 5
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Episode 46
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52:21
How spec-driven development is changing the rules | AWS’ Amit Patel
What is "spec-driven development," and why is this structured approach the key to unlocking complex AI projects? We're joined by Amit Patel, Director of Software Development for Kiro ...
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Season 5
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Episode 45
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50:30
The CTO must now think like the CFO to survive | Sancus Ventures’ Lake Dai
AI is forcing engineering leaders to become part-CFO, part-governance expert, and part-business strategist. Are you ready for the shift? We're joined by Lake Dai, a globally recognized AI expert, professor at Carnegie Mellon, and fo...
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Season 5
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Episode 44
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56:23