The Anycast

The Anycast - powered by CacheFly About The Anycast https://www.theanycast.com/about/ The Anycast – powered by CacheFly celebrates the tech disruptors, digital pioneers, innovators, code warriors, and unconventional thinkers who refuse to conform to corporate norms. From the entrepreneurial rule-breakers, rule-makers, and rule-benders, reshaping the future with their boundless creativity to entertain and educate the world, to those charting a new course in the world of technology innovation. Our guests have one thing in common, they perceive and reimagine the world through a unique lens, breaking boundaries and pushing the limits of what’s possible. About CacheFly For over two decades, since developing the world’s first TCP-anycast based Content Delivery Network, CacheFly has been the only network built for throughput. From the first byte to the last byte, CacheFly delivers your files faster. While CacheFly is verifiably the fastest CDN on the planet, they are also a true partner to their customers, aligning strategies to deliver high-demand content everywhere end-users are. CacheFly has built out unique, superior architecture in emerging markets delivering the highest QoE for digital platforms everywhere on the globe. Learn why many of the world’s most trusted brands trust CacheFly to deliver their content. Visit us at cachefly.com.

Creating Videos That Stand Out in an AI-Driven World with Luria Petrucci 04/02/2026

Creating Videos That Stand Out in an AI-Driven World with Luria Petrucci 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 showing up fully as yourself on camera can transform not just your content, but who you attract. Luria shares her 20-year journey in video, from hosting a podcast to going all-in on live streaming and building the brand Live Streaming Pros. Luria explains that while she has been a “tech woman” for two decades, video has never been about the equipment. She reveals that when creators are no longer stressed about the tech, they step into a bolder, stronger version of themselves. Luria talks about the barrier to entry for video and how dramatically it has changed over the last 20 years. She explains how difficult and expensive it once was compared to today, where you can simply open an app and start broadcasting in stunning quality. In an AI-saturated world, Luria explains that simply grabbing your phone and having a real conversation builds trust and likability. Learn why authenticity is no longer optional, but a competitive advantage. Luria reveals why creators remain obsessed with high production quality. She explains that our brains associate quality with credibility, which increases watch time and retention. This is why improving your video quality is one of the fastest ways to deepen engagement and keep people watching longer. Luria covers how to answer one critical question before hitting record: why do you want to do video? She explains the difference between creating for engagement and community versus creating to sell. Is it harder or easier for the new generation of influencers to live in the spotlight? Luria reveals that the pressure to perform and be perfect will always exist in online video. Despite that pressure, it is actually easier than ever to show up as your real self. Luria shares how she coaches people to become comfortable being themselves on camera. She explains that most people struggle with how they look or sound, but confidence grows when you focus on being human rather than being perfect. Matt and Luria discuss how to be both personal and professional in the same video. For Luria, professionalism and personality run parallel to each other. You do not have to sacrifice authenticity to maintain credibility. Learn why showing up powerfully is not about creating a character, but about finally living out the deeper desires you have been holding back. When you align with that truth, your content becomes magnetic. Uncover the biggest benefit of being fully yourself on video. Luria explains that authenticity naturally attracts people who share your values, dreams, and beliefs. That alignment builds a stronger community than any marketing tactic ever could. Luria shares her approach to listening to audience feedback without losing yourself. She explains that comments about appearance should be filtered out, while feedback that contains a grain of truth deserves reflection. Covers how to extract insight while discarding chaos, rudeness, and ego triggers. Luria reveals how her definition of success has evolved. She explains that she once equated success with big teams and big revenue. Now, impact matters more to her than numbers of any kind. According to Luria, the future of video is constantly changing. She shares that over 20 years, she has learned that no format stays dominant for long, as trends always shift, return, and evolve. Adaptability is the most valuable skill in the creator economy. Matt and Luria share their thoughts on AI and its impact on content creation. She explains that while AI is powerful and widely adopted, it has also created chaos and broken trust. Luria predicts that as AI continues to rise, live streaming will become even more powerful and in demand. She explains that real-time, unedited interaction will serve as a counterbalance to artificial content. on Instagram on YouTube /episode/index/show/d33ab0e3-b919-4100-b864-a2e6406d8cce/id/40700115

Anycast season 3 episode 3 trailer with Luria Petrucci 03/26/2026

ICYMI - The Future of Content Delivery Networks and Streaming QoE, with Jason Thibeault 03/19/2026

The Future of Content Delivery Networks and Streaming QoE, with Jason Thibeault 03/12/2026

The Future of Content Delivery Networks and Streaming QoE, with Jason Thibeault 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 insights on how better visibility, smarter metrics, and emerging AI-driven workflows can help streaming teams diagnose problems faster, reduce viewer attrition, and build more resilient delivery strategies. Jason explains why edge capacity alone is not enough to guarantee CDN performance. He highlights that the real challenge is the middle mile and managing link saturation between networks. Learning to identify these bottlenecks can improve the reliability of a streaming service. Jason covers how cache hit rate statistics can be misleading. He emphasizes that knowing who is fetching what and how large the content is matters more than simple percentages. Learn the importance of end-to-end visibility across the delivery chain. Without understanding how a user session flows from CDN to ISP, diagnosing performance problems is nearly impossible. Jason shares why big streamers like Netflix invest in in-house CDNs. It’s all about control, not cost savings. Owning the cache gives them authority over content placement and delivery quality. Jason explains how agentic AI workflows are starting to transform streaming operations. Multiple agents trained on specific LLMs can analyze logs and suggest the top probable issues in minutes. This allows teams to focus on resolving problems faster and more accurately. Matt reveals why deploying more edge caches everywhere is not always efficient. He demonstrates that there is a diminishing return when you spread storage too thin across multiple locations. Knowing how to balance cache distribution can maximize performance without overspending. How CDNs need better visibility into real-time link capacity. Operators currently lack insight into which links are saturated, making it hard to reroute traffic effectively. Jason explains why customer experience is the real measure of CDN success. He stresses that a cache hit percentage does not always correlate with reduced viewer complaints. Focusing on metrics like rebuffer rate and session quality gives a clearer picture. Jason covers the economic implications of caching strategies. He explains that caching everything everywhere requires excessive storage and capital, which is not practical. Learning to prioritize popular content ensures efficiency and cost control. Matt and Jason agree that two CDNs with similar cache hit rates can have vastly different impacts on origin requests. This highlights the need for more granular monitoring. Jason shares why streaming operators should prioritize problem-solving over hype-driven AI projects. He mentions that automated captions and image generation are interesting but not essential. Real gains come from using AI to prevent viewer attrition and improve QoE. Jason explains how session-level tracing can reveal hidden performance issues. By correlating logs across CDNs and ISPs, operators can pinpoint the source of rebuffering. This approach allows faster remediation and better user experience. Learn why generalists struggle to make sense of complex performance data. Developing deep knowledge in one area allows teams to interface effectively with AI agents and networks. Jason shares how modern CDNs must adapt to cyclical network congestion. He explains that even with perfect caching, problems occur when ISPs experience sudden load spikes. Planning for these scenarios ensures more consistent delivery. Jason explains that building a CDN is easy, but operating it 24-7-365 is the real challenge. He compares it to leasing a freighter versus running a global delivery network. This perspective helps new operators understand the operational complexity of content delivery. on LinkedIn /episode/index/show/d33ab0e3-b919-4100-b864-a2e6406d8cce/id/40248240

Anycast season 3 episode 2 trailer with Jason Thibeault 03/05/2026

ICYMI - Content Delivery and the Future of Media Broadcasting, with Vince Taisipic 02/26/2026

Content Delivery and the Future of Media Broadcasting, with Vince Taisipic 02/19/2026

Content Delivery and the Future of Media Broadcasting, with Vince Taisipic 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 breaks under real-world conditions, and what the future of streaming and content delivery is likely to look like. Vince explains why peer-to-peer technology keeps resurfacing in CDN conversations. While the underlying technology is solid, P2P has long carried regulatory and industry stigma. That perception, especially around decentralization, has made adoption far harder than the tech itself deserves. Matt explains why P2P struggled on the commercial side. Buyers didn’t want better technology as much as they wanted accountability. Without clear ownership, visibility, and root-cause analysis, P2P felt risky to enterprises. Learn how modern peer-to-peer is fundamentally different from earlier file-sharing models. According to Vince, today’s P2P acts as a localized extension of the CDN edge, not a replacement. By operating behind the last-mile network, it complements traditional infrastructure instead of competing with it. Vince explains why the traditional CDN is far from dead. Massive growth in content volume still demands large-scale, centralized infrastructure. For the foreseeable future, core CDN systems remain essential. Vince explains the biggest structural challenge facing CDNs today. Many platforms are still built as monolithic systems that depend on heavy hardware. That rigidity limits flexibility, speed of innovation, and cost efficiency. Vince and Matt share why proven technologies like P2P, Open Caching, and Multicast often stall. These approaches work technically but fall into a gap where no one wants to own or commercialize them. Adoption stalls when innovation lacks a clear business model. Vince explains how CDNs are often misunderstood as a single type of platform. In reality, they support media streaming, file delivery, and full website delivery. Each use case has different technical requirements that generalized platforms struggle to optimize equally well. Matt explains why building a CDN isn’t difficult under ideal conditions. The real challenge is operating during failures, traffic spikes, or unexpected events. Running a global network requires deep operational expertise when things inevitably go wrong. Learn why content delivery is never a straight line. Data must traverse multiple networks and systems before reaching the end user. This complexity is often invisible but critical to performance outcomes. Vince explains what “fast delivery” really means in CDN terms. Speed doesn’t always come from proximity. In many cases, a well-connected server farther away can outperform a closer but poorly connected node. Vince shares the hardest challenge buyers face when choosing a CDN. Reliability extends beyond performance into business viability. Buyers consistently ask whether their CDN provider will still exist next year. Vince explains why pure-play CDNs are unlikely to survive long term. Delivery is only one part of a much larger supply chain. Transcoding, optimization, security, and monetization are now inseparable from content delivery. Vince covers what the future of CDNs actually looks like. Whether infrastructure-based or virtualized, CDNs are evolving into integrated platforms. Value now comes from orchestration across the entire delivery pipeline, not delivery alone. on LinkedIn /episode/index/show/d33ab0e3-b919-4100-b864-a2e6406d8cce/id/40066470

Anycast season 3 episode 1 trailer with Vince Taisipic 02/12/2026

The Anycast season 3 launches February 12 02/05/2026

Bonus - Why Relationships Define Success in Tech 🚀 01/29/2026

Bonus - Life Lessons for Winning in Business 01/15/2026

Bonus - Building Startups from Scratch: An ISP Journey 01/01/2026

Bonus - The Truth About Edge Computing 🧠 12/18/2025

Bonus - Cloud Computing: The Green and Red Flags 🚩 12/04/2025

Bonus - From Chaos to Innovation: Lessons in Tech Pivots 11/20/2025

Bonus - Why Most Podcasts Fail: The Joe Rogan Myth 11/11/2025

Bonus - Ethical AI For Responsible Podcast Creation 11/04/2025

Bonus - Why AI is Revolutionizing Podcasting Today 🤖 10/28/2025

Bonus - AI Tools: Revolutionizing Creativity or Killing Jobs? 10/21/2025

Bonus - Can AI Really Replace Content Creators? 🤖 10/07/2025

Bonus - Build Community, Not Just an Audience 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 09/27/2025

ICYMI - 20 Years at the Edge of Tech and Audio with Leo Laporte 07/24/2025

20 Years at the Edge of Tech and Audio with Leo Laporte 07/17/2025

20 Years at the Edge of Tech and Audio with Leo Laporte Matt Levine chats with Leo Laporte, a podcasting legend and founder of TWiT.tv, an Internet podcast network focusing on technology. They discuss the early days of podcasting, how tech media has shifted, and what it takes to stay relevant when trends change overnight. Learn how to grow a podcast that lasts, why niche matters more than ever, and what most creators get wrong about discovery and audience loyalty. Leo starts by explaining how he became tech radio’s go-to guy. He loved being on-air, but didn’t love the topics people expected from talk radio. So he carved out a space that let him dive into something he genuinely cared about—technology. Why Leo started a podcast network in 2005—before most people even knew what a podcast was. Leo explains what it was like being one of the first 10 podcasters in the world. Leo on the most important aspect of podcasting: “You need to know your audience. The more general a show is, the more difficult it is to promote it.” Leo explains just how easy it is to start a podcast today. All you need is a laptop and a mic. Unfortunately, this simplicity is both a blessing and a curse. Leo says the barrier to entry has never been lower. But that also means the space is noisy, crowded, and competitive. Starting is easy; being found is the real challenge. Leo highlights why discoverability—not content—is what kills most podcasts today. Even the best ideas can get buried if no one knows you exist. Matt asks if discoverability can be fixed—and Leo says yes. However, it’s not about better SEO or thumbnails. It’s about being on platforms that are built to make things go viral like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube. Leo shares how they post twice daily on all platforms and why short clips are key to long-term growth. You can’t always track what’s working, but you can see when momentum starts to build. Why the top 20 podcasts dominate half the ad revenue, and what that imbalance means for everyone else. If you’re not already at the top, you’re fighting over scraps. That’s why niche, loyalty, and consistency matter for the smaller podcasters. Leo shares what COVID taught him about brand courage. The companies that kept showing up grew. Meanwhile, brands that pulled back lost their visibility and trust. Understand how podcast advertising has shifted away from consumer brands to niche B2B partners. Matt and Leo unpack why going niche is the smartest move a creator can make right now. Broad topics make it harder to build connection and loyalty. When you know exactly who you're talking to, they know exactly why they should listen. Specificity is your superpower. Leo explains why remote work weakens small teams in ways people often underestimate. Matt shares how remote teams can work—but it takes unnatural amounts of structure and intention. You can’t just hope the culture will carry itself. You have to manufacture connections on purpose. Otherwise, people drift—even when they’re online every day. Leo shares why AI isn’t a threat to content creators, it’s a tool to be used with intention. He’s not worried about being replaced. He’s more focused on how to integrate AI in ways that save time and amplify creativity. Leo’s take on AI in podcasting, especially when it comes to editing and marketing. There are tools now that can help you clip, caption, and distribute without a huge team. The trick is knowing what job you're trying to solve. Not every tool fits every creator. Leo breaks down how the YouTube algorithm is shifting—and why short-form content is the next big opportunity. With TikTok facing pressure, YouTube is positioning Shorts as its successor. That means if you're a podcaster, creating short clips is a must. Why Leo believes chasing trends is a waste of energy—and what to do instead. If you stay true to what excites you, the trends eventually circle back. People can feel when something’s authentic, and when that happens, attention follows. Leo on the future of podcasting—it won’t be just audio anymore. Video, community, and personality are what people crave. For example, YouTube is where people are going right now. If you’re not on it, you’re missing where the next generation already is. Mentioned in This Episode: by Henry Laporte /episode/index/show/d33ab0e3-b919-4100-b864-a2e6406d8cce/id/37370010

Anycast season 2 episode 14 trailer with Leo Laporte 07/10/2025

ICYMI - Protect What You’re Building: Podcasting Smarter with Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer 07/03/2025

Protect What You’re Building: Podcasting Smarter with Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer 06/26/2025

Protect What You’re Building: Podcasting Smarter with Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer Matt Levine chats with Gordon Firemark, the CEO of Firemark Enterprises and a leading voice in entertainment law. They discuss the legal side of podcasting, what creators get wrong about copyright, why “fair use” isn’t a free pass, and how to avoid costly mistakes with content and licensing. Learn how to protect your podcast, navigate grey areas, and stay one step ahead as the industry evolves. Gordon shares how a podcast guest spot back in 2006 changed the course of his legal and podcasting career. Learn why saying yes to small opportunities can start something way bigger than you expect. Gordon explains the one mindset shift that helps him stand out in a sea of 4 million shows. Gordon explains the difference between podcasting in 2009 and today. Gordon reveals what most podcasters still get wrong about copyright, and why good intentions won’t save you in court. Gordon shares how he built trust with a niche audience, and explains why his audience tunes in every week. Learn the legal blind spot Gordon says most beginner podcasters have. He also reveals how “freedom of speech” can land you in trouble. How to tell if your podcast idea is a smart niche or not. Gordon explains the two filters he uses to tell if a niche is worth pursuing. Gordon explains why thinking of yourself as a small creator is a mistake, even if you only have 10 listeners. What you say still carries weight and counts legally. Mark asks what makes YouTube outperform Spotify in podcast growth. Gordon shares the subtle tech shift that makes all the difference, as it's not just about video. Gordon breaks down the myth of ”fair use” with a simple example that will make you rethink how you clip content. Learn how Gordon sees the future of podcast monetization, and why ad money isn’t the only route. What he suggests for smaller creators might be the fastest route to profitability. Matt and Gordon agree that AI won’t replace podcasters, but could still create a different kind of legal headache that goes beyond copyright. Gordon shares the line between inspiration and infringement when using AI-generated content. Knowing where that line is might save you more than just legal fees. Matt challenges Gordon on whether podcasters are influencers. Gordon believes every content creator with an audience is an influencer. As an influencer, every word you share carries weight, because even the best intentions can be misunderstood by parts of your audience. Learn why Gordon believes podcasters need legal representation just like Hollywood creatives, and why he feels creators should get representation in Congress. Gordon explains why entertainment law is more complicated than most lawyers admit, and how small misunderstandings could land you in trouble. How to avoid the most common mistake podcasters make when quoting or sharing other people's content. Gordon reveals the legal principle most creators overlook when it comes to copyright laws. Gordon shares what he thinks will happen in podcasting over the next five years, and why it’s not too late to launch your own podcast. Discover how Gordon uses AI in his own podcast production, and why he’s not afraid of it, but is intentionally careful with it. His approach could save you time and keep you protected. Mentioned in This Episode: Get the Follow Gordon on /episode/index/show/d33ab0e3-b919-4100-b864-a2e6406d8cce/id/37117065

Anycast season 2 episode 13 trailer with Gordon Firemark 06/19/2025

ICYMI - Fiercely Independent: Podcasting with Purpose with Dave Hamilton 06/12/2025

Fiercely Independent: Podcasting with Purpose with Dave Hamilton 06/05/2025

Fiercely Independent: Podcasting with Purpose with Dave Hamilton Matt Levine chats with Dave Hamilton, Founder of BackBeat Media. They discuss what it really takes to build a podcast—from building community and attracting sponsors to maintaining top-tier audio quality and treating your show like a business. Dave shares hard-earned insights from nearly 20 years behind the mic, including how to get your first 25,000 listeners, why most podcasters quit too early, and what separates the pros from the rest. Learn how to grow your audience, build a sustainable podcasting brand, and create a show listeners genuinely care about. Dave shares how the Mac Geek Gab podcast went from 1,000 to 25,000 listeners, three weeks after Apple added podcasts to iTunes. Dave highlights the two rules that became the foundation of his podcast: always release on time, and never compromise on audio quality. To him, consistency wasn’t just about discipline, it was a promise to the listener that they could count on the show to show up and sound good every single time. Dave believes poor audio wears people out because bad audio makes it hard to focus, and that makes it harder for your audience to care about you. Dave emphasizes that building a loyal audience is less about numbers and more about ownership. When people feel like the show belongs to them and they’re part of the community, they stick around longer, engage more, and tell their friends. Dave explains the benefits of getting a listener to financially support your show. The moment someone gives you even a dollar, they become twice as invested in following your podcast. Dave questions the logic of removing ads for paying supporters. He argues that if someone values your show enough to pay for it, they’re also likely to value your sponsors, especially if those sponsors are a good fit. Mark and Dave explain why your audience shouldn’t feel like they’re being sold to—they should feel like they’re being shown something useful by someone they trust. That’s how sponsorship becomes service, not interruption. Dave insists on vetting every potential sponsor by asking: Will this resonate with my audience? Can I genuinely get behind this? If you can’t speak about a product with conviction, your audience will hear it, and the trust you’ve built could evaporate. Dave describes what it means to be a fiercely independent podcaster. Dave shares a powerful truth about discoverability: most podcast listeners are looking for their next favorite show. The easiest way to get in front of them is to partner with other podcasters, promote each other’s work, and give your audience new voices to trust. Dave reminds us that podcasting is one of the most intentional media formats in the world. No one stumbles into a podcast; every listener has already opted in, and that level of buy-in makes the connection between host and audience deeply valuable. Dave leans into the concept of 1,000 true fans. He believes that when you build an audience that shows up for you, not just your content, you’re already halfway to financial sustainability. Dave believes the best podcasters sit in front of the mic because they have something to say, and they say it with conviction. If others listen, great. But the drive comes from within. Dave shares a powerful insight: if one person reaches out, whether to thank you or argue with you, you’ve won. That kind of emotional reaction means they’re invested, and that kind of listener will come back. Matt and Dave break down the critical early drop-off point for podcasters. Most people quit before episode 10. But if you can stay consistent for six months, you massively increase your odds of long-term success. Dave draws a line between podcasting and music. A good podcaster, like a good musician, doesn’t just deliver sound—they create a feeling. Dave outlines the traits that define great podcasters: discipline, sincerity, curiosity, and a genuine desire to serve. You don’t need to be a performer—you need to be someone worth listening to. According to Dave, we’re still in the early innings of podcasting. Despite how crowded it feels, the majority of people still don’t listen regularly. That means the biggest opportunities haven’t even hit yet. Dave sees podcasting as the most effective form of modern word-of-mouth. When a trusted voice says, “go check this out,” people act on it. And that’s what makes podcast advertising, done right, so powerful. Dave ends with a message of hope: there are infinite corners of the market still unclaimed—and if you’re willing to show up with consistency and care, one of them can be yours. Mentioned in This Episode: The inaugural episode of /episode/index/show/d33ab0e3-b919-4100-b864-a2e6406d8cce/id/36781615

Anycast season 2 episode 12 trailer with Dave Hamilton 05/29/2025

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