The Simple Talk Podcast

• Simon Sabin on SQLBits, Data, AI, and Running a Conference

  Steve Jones is joined by SQLBits founder Simon Sabin at Redgate's Cambridge HQ to discuss Simon's early days in the data world (and how the industry has evolved), the importance of context when working with AI, and what's ahead for SQLBits in 2026. They also dive into the nuances of conference speaking and, for a change of pace, Simon talks about his foray into UK motor racing.  SQLBits 2026 takes place 22-25 April 2026 at the ICC Wales: https://sqlbits.com/  Apply to speak at the event (deadline 21 December 2025): https://sqlbits.com/speak/ Sabin.io: https://sabin.io/ 

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• Coffee chat with John Sterrett

  Steve chats with John Sterrett, CEO of ProcureSQL, about his true love for data from a young age, how SQL Saturday and community events inspired him to start his own company, ProcureSQL's use of AI to provide more value, and the impacts of work on relationships - plus much more! ProcureSQL: https://procuresql.com/  John's website: https://johnsterrett.com/  Marriage Masterpeace: https://marriagemasterpeace.com/  Check out more Simple Talk podcast episodes at https://rd.gt/3TJocZ9 

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• Coffee chat with Lee Brownhill

  Steve sits down with Lee Brownhill, who by day helps clients optimize their SQL workloads in Azure and AWS at Cloud Rede, but is also a Redgate Ambassador, blogger and aspiring speaker. Lee talks about his interest in giving back to the SQL Server community through writing and speaking, having taken inspiration from others online and in-person at events, and naturally the conversation also touches upon AI, the cloud, and more. Lee's website: https://www.leebrownhill.com/  Check out more Simple Talk podcast episodes at https://rd.gt/3TJocZ9 

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• Who Owns the Database?

  Join Redgate Advocates Steve, Kellyn & Grant as they seek to answer the question: who owns the database? Hear everything from stories of being on-call 24/7 as a DBA and why it's not sustainable, to how the cloud is changing things today.  Ultimately, the answer looks different everywhere. Tell us how it plays out in your world by joining the 2026 State of the Database Landscape Survey and be in with a chance to win new SQL Prompt with AI features: https://rd.gt/4pBCh9d  Check out more Simple Talk podcast episodes at https://rd.gt/3TJocZ9 

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• Coffee chat with Tom Hodgson

  Steve Jones is at Redgate's Cambridge, UK headquarters once again, this time joined by Tom Hodgson, Innovation Lead on Redgate's Foundry team. Tom gives an overview of The Foundry, which is Redgate's innovation hub, offering some insight on what they do and what they're working on (spoiler: it involves AI)! Also, hear Tom's thoughts on AI & LLMs in general – including why sometimes just the basic version of a model is enough. Redgate Foundry: https://foundry.red-gate.com/  Check out more Simple Talk podcast episodes at https://rd.gt/3TJocZ9 

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