On this Screaming in the Cloud Replay, Corey is joined by James Governor, co-founder of RedMonk. In this throwback, they discuss how RedMonk is different from traditional analyst firms. You’ll also learn how Corey and James met, how James credentialed Corey as a bona fide industry analyst on Twitter, and how anyone can be an analyst in theory. Beyond that, James explains the mindset required to give advice as an analyst, what attracted him to becoming an analyst in the first place, and why RedMonk focuses on the qualitative instead of the quantitative.

Show Highlights

(0:00) Intro

(0:29) The Wiz sponsor read

(1:31) What lead James to become an analyst and founding RedMonk

(4:36) Why James believes developers are the “ new monarchmakers”

(10:06) Recounting the time James credentialed Corey as an analyst on Twitter

(12:24) Who and what are analysts?

(17:44) The woes of rage-driven development

(21:01) The Wiz sponsor read

(21:55) Why Corey thinks James is a model Twitter user and advocate

(25:23) What makes RedMonk’s industry events stick out from everyone else

(35:15) Why James habitually changes his name on Twitter

(36:45) Where you can find more from James

About James Governor

James Governor founded RedMonk in 2002 with Stephen O'Grady. They focus on developers as the real key influencers in tech. Understanding that people choose technology because of gut instincts not facts per se. As an ex-journalist, James has managed teams and news agendas in the weekly publication grind. He has also been IBM and MS watcher since 1995.

Links

• RedMonk: https://redmonk.com/
• James’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/MonkChips
• Monktoberfest: https://monktoberfest.com/
• Monki Gras: https://monkigras.com/

Original Episode

https://www.lastweekinaws.com/podcast/screaming-in-the-cloud/analyzing-analysts-with-james-governor/

Sponsor

The Wiz: wiz.io/scream

On this Screaming in the Cloud Replay, Corey is joined by Emma Bostian, an Engineering Manager at Spotify in Stockholm. Emma is also an author, co-host of the Ladybug Podcast, and has a strong following on social media. She goes into the details on her podcast and the varied nature of her and her co-hosts, she also discusses her book Decoding the Technical Interview Process, in which she breaks down the seemingly esoteric nature of interviewing for these highly technical jobs—but her focus is on the frontend. She and Corey discuss the general banality of these interviews and the direction they can, and should, go in to improve. Emma also loves to teach, to add even more to her portfolio! She goes into the five w’s of her work with LinkedIn Learning and Frontend Masters. Emma also has some excellent insights into her sizable Twitter presence. Tune in for Emma’s variegated offerings!

Show Highlights

(0:00) Intro

(0:58) The Duckbill Group sponsor read

(1:31) Hosting the Ladybug Podcast and teaching online courses

(3:13) Why Emma wrote Decoding the Technical Interview Process

(7:01) Corey’s qualms with how people interview in tech

(12:03) Why Corey appreciates Emma's guidance on how to interview

(14:50) Bizarre hiring practices that some interviewers use

(18:20) Passion, work/life balance, and seeking out new employees

(19:41) Turning side projects into revenue streams

(22:23) Seeking out sponsors instead of monetizing your audience

(26:06) The Duckbill Group sponsor read

(26:49) Balancing customer service with piracy

(29:35) Letting your online following become your resume

(36:01) Where you can find more from Emma

About Emma Bostian

Emma Bostian is an Engineering Manager at Spotify in Stockholm. She is also a co-host of the Ladybug Podcast, author of Decoding The Technical Interview Process, and an instructor at LinkedIn Learning and Frontend Masters.

Links

• Ladybug Podcast: https://www.ladybug.dev
• LinkedIn Learning: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/emma-bostian
• Frontend Masters: https://frontendmasters.com/teachers/emma-bostian/
• Decoding the Technical Interview Process: https://technicalinterviews.dev
• Emma's Twitter: https://twitter.com/emmabostian

Original Episode

https://www.lastweekinaws.com/podcast/screaming-in-the-cloud/changing-the-way-we-interview-with-emma-bostian/

Sponsor

The Duckbill Group: duckbillgroup.com

Corey Quinn welcomes Adam Zimman back to Screaming in the Cloud for a sponsored episode featuring Heroku by Salesforce. As Head of Product Marketing, Adam discusses after years of stagnation following its Salesforce acquisition. Recent investments and a dedicated team signal a renewed focus on developer experience. The duo explores Heroku's impact on modern app development, its role in popularizing the 12-Factor App model, and the decision to retire its free tier. Adam highlights key updates, including Kubernetes replatforming, .NET support, and AI tools for managed inference and agents. He also teases his upcoming book, Progressive Delivery, set for release next year.

Show Highlights

(0:00) Intro

(1:01) Heroku sponsor read

(1:39) How Heroku became resurgent

(5:46) Heroku’s legacy

(9:53) Adam’s thoughts on people’s response to the free tier going away

(10:55) Heroku’s target customer(s)

(13:51) Heroku sponsor read

(14:19) How Heroku saves organizations money and developed over time

(20:08) Heroku’s re:Invent announcements

(24:53) How modern-day developers have reacted to Heroku’s resurgence

(27:47) Where people can learn more about Heroku

About Adam Zimman

Adam Zimman is Technologist and Author currently serving as the Head of Product Marketing at Heroku by SalesForce. Previously, he was a Venture Capital Advisor providing guidance on leadership, platform architecture, product marketing, and GTM strategy. He has over 20 years of experience working in a variety of roles from software engineering to technical sales. He has worked in both enterprise and consumer companies such as VMware, EMC, GitHub, and LaunchDarkly.

Adam is driven by a passion for inclusive leadership and solving problems with technology. He is a co-author of Progressive Delivery: Build the right thing, for the right people, at the right time. His perspective has been shaped by a degree (AB) from Bowdoin College with a dual-focus in Physics and Visual Art, an ongoing adventure as a husband and father, and a childhood career as a fire juggler.

Links

• Heroku’s website: https://www.heroku.com/
• Adam’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/azimman.bsky.social
• Adam’s Mastodon: https://hachyderm.io/@az
• Adam’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamzimman/
• Personal site: https://progressivedelivery.com/

Sponsor
Heroku: http://heroku.com/