Coffee ChatsSeason 3Episode 15

The challenge of protecting data in test and development environments

Kellyn and Hamish discuss how organizations can secure sensitive data in test and development with modern test data management, data masking, and governance.…

30 April 2026

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AdvochatsSeason 2Episode 4

State of the Database Landscape 2025

Louis, Steve, Kellyn & Grant discuss the 2025 State of the Database Landscape Report, diving into topics such as technology, security, and AI.…

6th March 2025

Coffee ChatsSeason 2Episode 3

Coffee chat with Erik Darling

Louis sits down with Erik Darling from Darling Data, where topics range from the non-data focused start to his career, to spicy foods, family life and more.…

20th February 2025

Coffee ChatsSeason 2Episode 2

Introducing a new PostgreSQL book!

Learn all about the new PostgreSQL book written by Ryan Booz and Grant Fritchey!…

6th February 2025

Coffee ChatsSeason 2Episode 1

Coffee chat with Scott Stauffer

Season 2 gets underway with Scott Stauffer chatting with Louis about all things coffee, video games, technology AI...and dogs! Lots of dogs!…

23rd January 2025

AdvochatsSeason 1Episode 13

Ending the Season Together

Louis Davidson is joined by Kellyn Gorman, Ryan Booz, Steve Jones and Grant Fritchey for a festive adjacent discussion about AI, content, community, gluten-free gingerbread men, and much more!…

19th December 2024

Coffee ChatsSeason 1Episode 12

Coffee chat with Mala Mahadevan

Louis sits down with SQL Server community champion Mala Mahadevan...…

5th December 2024

AdvochatsSeason 1Episode 11

How is Oracle different from other data platforms?

Introducing Kellyn Gorman, our Oracle Advocate! In this episode, the Advocates discuss how Oracle differs from other data platforms.…

21st November 2024

Coffee ChatsSeason 1Episode 10

Coffee chat with Aaron Bertrand

On this episode of Simple Talks, Louis hangs out with Aaron Bertrand and talks hockey, curling, football, hybrid cars and even some technology.…

7th November 2024

AdvochatsSeason 1Episode 9

Data masking and subsetting

What’s data masking? What’s subsetting? Get past the jargon as Redgate advocates Grant, Steve & Ryan break down these processes, explain why they’re important, how they work, and their personal...

24th October 2024

Coffee ChatsSeason 1Episode 8

Coffee chat with Kevin Feasel

On this episode of Simple Talks, Louis sits down with Kevin Feasel and talks database design, conferences, battle tech games, and a lot more.…

10th October 2024

AdvochatsSeason 1Episode 7

AI today and in the future

Ryan, Grant & Steve discuss all things AI, from driverless taxis in San Francisco and Redgate’s PromptAI software, to the current concerns around AI and the potential impact on the...

26th September 2024

Coffee ChatsSeason 1Episode 6

Coffee chat with Tonie Huizer

Louis is joined by Redgate author, business owner and conference speaker Tonie Huizer for coffee and a chat. Tonie discusses how he got into technology, why he loves automation, and...

12th September 2024

AdvochatsSeason 1Episode 5

SQL Server and Postgres

Steve, Grant and Ryan return to Simple Talks to discuss SQL Server and Postgres. The advocates share their experiences with both systems, highlighting what works and what doesn’t. From time...

29th August 2024

Coffee ChatsSeason 1Episode 4

Coffee chat with Jason Romans

Host Louis Davidson is joined by regular Simple Talk contributor and community speaker Jason Romans for coffee and a chat. From his early days owning a Commodore 64, juggling retail...

16th August 2024

AdvochatsSeason 1Episode 3

The evolution of Database DevOps

Steve, Grant and Ryan discuss the evolution of Database DevOps, from its origins to its significance today. They discuss what they were doing at the time of its inception as...

1st August 2024

Coffee ChatsSeason 1Episode 2

Coffee chat with Huxley Kendell

Host Louis Davidson meets with fellow Redgater, Solutions Engineer Huxley Kendell, to chat about his experiences studying computer science, the opportunities that provided him, and how all of this led...

18th July 2024

AdvochatsSeason 1Episode 1

The power of community events and networking

In this episode of Simple Talks, Steve, Ryan and Grant delve into the latest happenings in their world of travel and events. From major conferences to smaller user groups, here’s...

11th July 2024

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