Mike Bushong
Network engineer and commentator who contributes technical questions and operational perspective during the episode, helping frame practical implications of AI and automation for engineering teams.
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Feb 25, 2026 • 54min
The ABCs of AI
Mike Bushong, a pragmatic network engineer who brings operational perspective. John Capobianco, Head of AI & DevRel at Itencho and MCP proponent. They explore why automation adoption lags. They unpack LLMs, RAG, agentic workflows and MCP. They advise a safe read-only, human-in-the-loop hello world: connect AI to NetBox/Nautobot and build from there.
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Dec 17, 2025 • 55min
What is IS-IS?
Russ White, a seasoned network architect with expertise in routing protocols, and Mike Bushong, a practical network engineer, dive deep into the world of IS-IS. They explore why BGP dominates but often lacks flexibility, the architectural benefits of separating underlay and overlay networks, and the simplicity of IS-IS. The discussion highlights the declining deep protocol knowledge among engineers, the operational risks involved, and why IS-IS could be the underrated hero of modern data centers. Hands-on tips and resources for learning IS-IS also make an appearance!
