# It's Been Ten Years of ADO, Charlie Brown

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Podcast: [Arrested DevOps](https://stenobird.com/podcast/arrested-devops)
Published: 2024-01-04T06:39:56+00:00
Episode link: https://www.arresteddevops.com/ten-years-of-arrested-devops/
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## Resource

The hosts of Arrested DevOps celebrate a decade of the podcast by reflecting on its evolution from a failed blog idea to a major industry voice. They share behind-the-scenes stories about sponsorship, the rise of platform engineering, and the changing landscape of DevOps.

## Highlights
- Main idea: The podcast originated from a failed attempt to start a personal DevOps blog
- Trend analysis: The team discusses the rise of platform engineering, noting it often feels like 'DevOps with better marketing.'
- Practical takeaway: Building a personal brand in tech relies on reaching out to help others and sharing knowledge
- Failure mode: Relying too heavily on tools rather than focusing on people and processes can derail organizational goals
- Milestone: The show has surpassed 1.9 million total downloads over its ten-year history

## Topics

DevOps, Platform Engineering, Podcasting, Software Engineering, Kubernetes, Tech Industry Trends, Developer Relations, Infrastructure

## Chapters
- 9:15 — Origins of the Podcast: The hosts recount how the show started as a theoretical blog that never actually launched.
- 17:25 — The Art of the Edit: A look at the podcast's history of maintaining a clean track record by cutting controversial content.
- 33:45 — Conference Encounters: Memories of running into industry leaders and fans at KubeCon and other major events.
- 50:10 — The Rise of Platform Engineering: A discussion on the recent surge of platform engineering episodes and the debate around its definition.
- 58:10 — Podcast Growth and Stats: Reviewing the numbers, including the milestone of nearly two million downloads.
- 1:14:35 — Career Evolutions: The hosts reflect on how their professional roles have shifted from DevRel to product and engineering.
- 1:40:05 — Lessons from a Decade: Final reflections on the importance of prioritizing people over tools and the reality of technical planning.

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