Sep 1, 202645 min
"We accumulated too many rituals. When you want to ship something you need to build a fireplace, chant around it, dance, and maybe bring a shaman in." That's Pavlo from Platform Engineering Labs on episode 10 of DevOps...
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DevOps Unpacked
Hosted by Merge Ready · business · EN
About this Podcast:
DevOps Unpacked is the straight-talking podcast that cuts through the buzzwords and explains what DevOps actually is (and what it definitely isn’t). Join host Matt Bailey and co-host Helen as they break down DevOps concepts, common misconceptions, and the practical realities of building and running modern software. Expect clear, jargon-free conversations on CI/CD , automation, cloud platforms, pipelines, team culture, security, and the day-to-day habits that help teams ship changes faster, safer, and with fewer surprises . Whether you’re an engineer, tech lead, or IT leader trying to make sense of “DevOps” in the real world, this show is built to leave you with usable takeaways—not theory.
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What is DevOps Unpacked about?
DevOps Unpacked is the straight-talking podcast that cuts through the buzzwords and explains what DevOps actually is (and what it definitely isn’t). Join host Matt Bailey and co-host Helen as they break down DevOps concepts, common misconceptions, and the practical realities of building and running modern software.
Who hosts DevOps Unpacked?
DevOps Unpacked is hosted by Merge Ready. The show has published 10 episodes to date.
What has DevOps Unpacked covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Episode 10: Why Is Code Review Is the New DevOps Bottleneck?" (1 September 2026, 45 minutes), "Episode 9: Secrets Management" (27 March 2026, 39 minutes), and "Episode 9: Secrets Management" (27 March 2026, 39 minutes).
How often does DevOps Unpacked publish?
DevOps Unpacked publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 42 minutes across 10 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on DevOps Unpacked?
Booking probability for DevOps Unpacked is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. DevOps Unpacked requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. DevOps Unpacked's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch DevOps Unpacked?
The strongest fits for DevOps Unpacked are IT Services & Software Development. DevOps Unpacked has a business audience.
About the host
Merge Ready hosts DevOps Unpacked, a business podcast with 10 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #9
Episode 9: Secrets Management
Mar 27, 202639 minS0<p>Secrets management is one of the fastest ways to reduce breach risk in modern DevOps — and it’s still one of the easiest things to get wrong.</p><p>In this episode, we break down what a “secret” actually is (API...
Episode #9
Episode 9: Secrets Management
Mar 27, 202639 minSecrets management is one of the fastest ways to reduce breach risk in modern DevOps — and it’s still one of the easiest things to get wrong. In this episode, we break down what a “secret” actually is (API keys, tokens...
Episode #8
Episode 8: Observability
Mar 19, 202637 minS0<p></p><p>Monitoring tells you something is broken. Observability helps you explain why it’s broken — fast enough to reduce incident impact and avoid wasting money on noisy telemetry.</p><p>In this episode, Matt and...
Episode #7
Episode 7: What is IaC?
Mar 13, 202639 minS0<p>Infrastructure as Code (IaC) sounds simple until you hit the real-world issues: state, drift, collaboration, and governance. In this episode, Matt and Helen break down Terraform from first principles — what it’s...
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Episode 6: Containers
Mar 6, 202642 minS0<p>In this episode we unpack what containers actually are (and why “done properly” they’re small, portable, and predictable), why container images reduce the classic “works on my machine” failure mode, and a question...
Episode #5
Episode 5: IDP's and EngOps
Feb 26, 202637 minS0<p>In this episode of DevOps Unpacked, Matt sits down with Christina (VP of Strategic Initiatives at Cortex, former founding engineer) to unpack what an Internal Developer Platform (IDP) actually is — and why CIOs/CTOs...
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Episode 4: AI Guardrails
Feb 13, 202637 minS0<p>If you’re putting LLMs anywhere near production ops, you need guardrails. In this episode of DevOps Unpacked we break down how AI fails in real systems (hallucinations, prompt injection, and data leakage) and what to...
Episode #3
Episode 3: AI in DevOps
Feb 5, 202654 minS0<p>AI can write code. That doesn’t mean it can run production.</p><p>In Episode 3, we break down what AI actually changes in DevOps and software engineering — and what stays stubbornly human: requirements, judgement...
Episode #2
Episode 2: CI/CD
Jan 29, 202639 minS0<p>In this episode of DevOps Unpacked, we tackle the crucial differences between CI CD, continuous integration, and continuous delivery. 🤔 Join us as we explore how tools like Jenkins and GitHub Actions enhance the CI...
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Episode 1: DevOps Culture
Jan 22, 202651 minS0<p>The conversation delves into the essence of DevOps as a culture and the role of a DevOps engineer within that culture. It explores the origins, evolution, and practical implications of DevOps, addressing...
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