The Anycast

In this QuickCast, the crucial but often overlooked aspect of vendor-client relationships: accountability. While vendors typically focus on delivering better technology, buyers' true desire lies in clear accountability when things go wrong. The episode explores how modern, distributed systems, particularly cloud solutions, can create a sense of 'lost control' for end-users when issues arise, as th...

This QuickCast kicks off with a relatable observation: every significant process, from a home renovation to complex system overhauls, has a challenging "middle" phase where everything seems to go wrong. Transitioning to network infrastructure, the discussion hones in on strategies to optimize content delivery. The speaker explores leveraging open caching to manage CDN performance, enabling seamles...

This QuickCast dives into the innovative concept of Media Tracing, a new standard championed by CTA Wave. Discover how this proposal aims to revolutionize session monitoring by enabling comprehensive, end-to-end visibility of a single session across the entire media delivery stack, from acquisition to the final player. Learn why a unified standard is critical to overcome current challenges in piec...

Episode Summary This QuickCast dives deep into the deceptive nature of common CDN performance metrics, particularly the 'cache hit rate'. Hosts discuss why a seemingly impressive cache hit rate can obscure significant underlying issues, leading to unexpected costs and customer headaches. Discover why looking beyond simple percentages is crucial for truly understanding your CDN's efficiency and imp...

In Case You Missed It… Ever wondered what it takes to stream content to 200 million people across seven continents? In this episode of the Anycast, we dive deep into the world of high-scale infrastructure and multi-CDN strategy with Simon Ouderkirk from Hydraulics. Join us as we explore the hidden complexities of the internet and how the role of human strategy is evolving in an automated world. Si...

Matt Levine chats with Simon Ouderkirk, the VP of Product at Hydrolix, a streaming data lake built for log-intensive workloads that combines real-time and historical analytics at massive scale. They explore the hidden complexity of global content delivery, from multi-CDN architectures to the trade-offs between cost, reliability, and observability. Simon breaks down why perfect content delivery is...

Full episode launches on June 4

In Case You Missed It… Discover the journey of Chris Allen, the musician-turned-tech pioneer who co-founded Red5. From reverse-engineering Flash protocols to leading the charge in real-time video, this episode dives deep into the future of interactive streaming and the rise of AI in media. In this episode of The Anycast, host Matt Levine sits down with Chris Allen to explore the evolution of video...

Matt Levine chats with Chris Allen about the fast-moving world of streaming technology, entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to survive in an industry that never stops changing. They discuss the hard lessons of building products, the shift from software licensing to SaaS, why launching before you feel ready often wins, and how persistence separates successful founders from everyone else. Chr...

Full episode launches on May 14

In Case You Missed It… In this episode, we sit down with Olga Kornienko, COO and Co-Founder of EZDRM, to discuss the evolving landscape of content protection and streaming security. As publishers deliver higher-quality premium streams, digital pirates are developing increasingly sophisticated methods to steal and restream content. Olga shares insights into the psychology of modern pirates, the "wh...

Matt Levine chats with Olga Kornienko, the CEO and Co-Founder of EZDRM, a leading provider of video security services and digital rights management (DRM) for the global streaming industry. They discuss the evolution of video security over the past 23 years, the rising importance of protecting content against piracy, and how sports and other high-demand media are driving innovation in streaming sec...

Full episode launches on April 23

In Case You Missed It… Matt Levine sits down with Luria Petrucci, a true pioneer of the "live" web. From her early days as Cali Lewis on GeekBrief.tv to her current role as co-founder of Live Streaming Pros, Luria has spent nearly two decades at the forefront of video content creation. The two discuss the shifting landscape of professional video—moving from high-gloss produced content back to the...

Matt Levine chats with Luria Petrucci, video expert and Founder of Live Streaming Pros. They discuss how video has evolved from complex, high-barrier production to instant, app-based broadcasting, and what it really takes to stand out today. She shares insights on authenticity versus perfection, the power of live streaming in an AI-driven world, building credibility through quality, and how showin...

Full episode launches on April 2

In Case You Missed It… Matt Levine sits down with Jason Thibeault, Executive Director of the Streaming Video Technology Alliance (SVTA). Jason shares his journey from the "dot-bomb" era to leading one of the industry's most influential technical bodies. The two dive into the current state of streaming—what Jason calls the "messy middle"—where we are moving away from traditional broadcast (QAM) tow...

Matt Levine chats with Jason Thibeault, the Executive Director of the Streaming Video Technology Alliance, a global consortium of companies working to shape the future of online video. They discuss why CDN performance issues persist even as edge delivery improves, and how blind spots in the middle mile and misleading metrics continue to cause outages, buffering, and viewer churn. Jason shares insi...

Full episode launches on March 12

In Case You Missed It… Matt Levine sits down with industry veteran Vince Taisipic (Business Solutions & Innovation Strategist) to tackle a question that surfaces every few years: Is this finally the year Peer-to-Peer (P2P) technology takes over for traditional CDNs? Vince draws on his experience from the early days of Kontiki and Level 3 to explain why P2P—despite its undeniable technical efficien...

Matt Levine chats with Vince Taisipic to discuss all things CDN streaming and the realities behind how content is delivered at scale. They discuss where traditional CDNs still excel, why newer approaches like peer-to-peer and open caching struggle with adoption, and how buyers actually evaluate reliability, performance, and long-term viability. Learn how modern CDN architectures really work, what...

Full episode launches on February 19

We are excited to announce the launch of season 3 of The Anycast. This season includes insightful interviews with guests including Vince Taisipic, Jason Thibeault, Olga Kornienko, and Luria Petrucci...plus more!

Discover why building strong relationships is the cornerstone of success in the tech industry! 🚀 In this insightful episode, we dive into how connections with vendors, teams, and partners can make or break your momentum. From navigating complex systems to adapting to evolving team dynamics, the discussion highlights: Why relationships are more influential than processes in achieving results. How...

Learn how life experiences can sharpen your business skills in this insightful episode of The Anycast. Dive into lessons on patience, decision making, and people reading that translate directly to successful leadership and entrepreneurship. Key takeaways include: How poker teaches patience and perspective for long-term business success. The importance of understanding market readiness and customer...