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Tech CouncilMonoliths or Microservices: Making the Right Call for Your Context | Episode 12Monoliths or microservices?It’s one of the most hotly debated decisions in software engineering, and in this episode of Tech Council, Duncan and Jason lay it all out.They challenge the hype around microservices and explain why monoliths should be the default starting point for most teams. With Conway’s Law as a backdrop, they show how internal team communication patterns shape your system’s architecture, whether you like it or not. You'll also hear when it's actually time to break things up, and why Service-Oriented Architecture deserves a second look. It’s a must...2025-07-2834 min

Tech CouncilAdmin Tax is Killing Your Engineering Team | Episode 11 Every engineering team pays a tax. The question is: how much?In this episode of Tech Council, Duncan Mapes and Jason Ehmke spotlight the unspoken, underestimated cost of audit prep, compliance checklists, and spreadsheet-driven project tracking - the administrative tax. Administrative tax is the accumulation of compliance requirements, audit demands, spreadsheet sprawl, and redundant manual workflows that keep smart people from doing the work they were actually hired to do.If you’re a CTO or engineering leader aiming to operationalize strategy while scaling cleanly, this episode offers a data-driven roadmap.To...2025-07-2144 min

Tech Council10x Engineers Are Overrated | Episode 10“10x engineers? Probably jerks.”Jason and Duncan aren’t mincing words in this episode of Tech Council.They’re calling BS on the myth of the superhuman engineer and making a case for the everyday professionals who care deeply, collaborate well, and raise the bar for everyone else.This one’s for team leads, CTOs, and senior devs who want to build organizations where great work doesn’t depend on unicorns.Hit play and rediscover the power of normal engineers.Top Takeaways:The concept of the 10X engi...2025-07-1441 min

Tech CouncilHow to Think Like a Platform Engineer | Episode 09How do you go from launching apps to leading platforms?This week on Tech Council, Duncan sits down with Chris Boyd—a mobile dev veteran turned platform engineering leader—to talk about what changes when your team grows, your stack evolves, and your priorities shift.They talk React Native, metrics, AI, leadership, and what it takes to balance product demands with long-term engineering health.Chris is also on the verge of launching something new—so you’ll get a peek behind the curtain of what’s next in agent development.Hit play. This...2025-07-071h 04

Tech CouncilDitch Chaos; Build Team Charters | Episode 08When teams struggle with misalignment, vague responsibilities, or clashing priorities, it’s often not a talent issue—it’s a clarity issue. In this episode of Tech Council, Jason Ehmke and Duncan Mapes go deep into one powerful tool that solves these problems at the root: team charters.They begin by breaking down what a team charter actually is—beyond the corporate buzzword—and why it’s more than just a document. It’s a living agreement that shapes team culture, defines roles, and holds people accountable.From their own leadership experience, Jason and Duncan share the impa...2025-06-3050 min

Tech CouncilLeading Dev Teams the Correct Way | Episode 07Ownership and leadership are more than buzzwords—they're the backbone of successful software teams. In this episode, Duncan Mapes and Jason Ehmke examine how to foster responsibility without micromanagement and lead with purpose in tech.Expect insights into managing trade-offs, building trust, and creating systems where autonomy thrives. The conversation covers leadership transitions, empowering teams, and ensuring standards don’t slip in the name of speed.If you're striving for balance between freedom and structure in your team, this is the conversation you need.Top Takeaways:Ownership is crucial in a...2025-06-2359 min

Tech CouncilWhy Software Projects Fail—And How to Fix Them | Episode 06Software development is rarely straightforward. Even with experienced teams and the best intentions, projects still miss deadlines, fail to meet expectations, or get abandoned altogether. In this episode of Tech Council, Duncan Mapes and Jason Ehmke explore why that happens—and what teams can do differently. They dig into the importance of real-time feedback, managing scope, and maintaining healthy communication between engineering and business units.Learn how to align vision, reduce cognitive overload, and create urgency without panic. Whether you're leading software projects or embedded in the code, these insights will help you understand where thi...2025-06-1653 min

Tech CouncilHow AI Is Changing Software Engineering | Episode 05AI has moved from hype to habit, but at what cost? In this episode of Tech Council, Duncan Mapes and Jason Ehmke break down the ethical, technical, and human implications of AI in software development. From workflow automation to code generation and performance tracking, AI is changing the landscape—but not always in the ways you’d expect.The conversation explores the hidden pressures AI introduces: the erosion of organic team communication, the complexity of evaluating performance fairly, and the risk of turning development into a surveillance-heavy space. Through it all, Duncan and Jason emphasize the n...2025-06-091h 12

Tech CouncilWartime vs. Peacetime: Understanding Organizational Cycles | Episode 04What kind of season is your organization in—wartime or peacetime?In this episode of Tech Council, Duncan Mapes and Jason Ehmke dig into the organizational cycle and how it shapes everything from decision-making to developer priorities. Whether your team is scaling fast, navigating a downturn, or recalibrating after a sprint-heavy phase, understanding the moment your company is in is critical to doing the right work at the right time.This conversation moves beyond theory to give tactical insight into how engineers, managers, and technical leaders can adapt to different phases of organizational life. From ma...2025-06-021h 02

Tech CouncilServerless vs Kubernetes: Pros, Cons, and Hard Truths | Episode 02Enterprise tech loves a good debate—and this one’s been simmering for years: Should you go serverless or double down on Kubernetes?In this episode of Tech Council, Duncan Mapes and Jason Ehmke break down what it actually looks like to make that decision in a real-world engineering org. No hype, no buzzwords—just decades of experience navigating cloud complexity at scale.They dig into where serverless shines, why Kubernetes is still around (and still useful), and how to stop making decisions based on ego and start making them based on outcomes. Expect strong opinio...2025-05-2659 min

Tech CouncilRethinking Value Creation in Tech | Episode 03What does value creation really look like in software development teams?In this episode of Tech Council, Duncan Mapes and Jason Ehmke cut through the buzzwords to explore what it means to actually create value—beyond features, deliverables, and code. Drawing from deep experience in both startups and large-scale enterprises, they unpack how developer autonomy, organizational clarity, and curiosity in conversation all shape the outcomes we build.From navigating enterprise bureaucracy to leveraging metrics with intention, Duncan and Jason discuss the hidden costs of unclear direction, the difference between shipping fast and shipping smart, and wh...2025-05-261h 02

Tech CouncilLeading Change in Enterprise Tech: What They Don’t Teach You | Episode 01Enterprise environments are complex — full of people, processes, politics, and change. In this first episode of Tech Council, Duncan Mapes and Jason Ehmke dig into the hard-earned lessons of leading change inside large tech organizations.From stakeholder dynamics and reputation capital to the tension between moving fast and asking permission, this episode gets real about what it actually takes to drive meaningful progress in enterprise tech. Expect unscripted insights, battle-tested stories, and candid conversations drawn from years of experience navigating big orgs.Whether you're building software, leading a team, or shaping strategy at scale, this ep...2025-05-2647 min

Tech CouncilTech Council Trailer: Real Talk on Enterprise Tech, Leadership, and System DesignWelcome to Tech Council — the podcast where enterprise tech isn’t just buzzwords and boardroom talk. Hosts Duncan Mapes and Jason Ehmke cut through the noise with real, unscripted conversations about tech strategy, system architecture, and the everyday decisions that tech leaders face inside massive organizations.If you’ve ever found yourself navigating the chaos of scaling software, debating design trade-offs, or rethinking how your org actually works, this podcast is for you.Expect:Unfiltered stories from the trenchesTough takes on broken systems and outdated assumptionsSmart discussions to challenge and sharpen how you le...2025-05-1300 min

Diesel Performance PodcastInnovation In Diesel With Jason Wehrli & Nick PriegnitzChris Ehmke is joined by Nick Priegnitz of Calibrated Power, home of Duramaxtuner and Jason Wherli of WCFab to discuss innovation in diesel aftermarket products. The boys discuss how much it's changed, what the future holds, and discuss the Performance Test Lab they created.2024-08-0134 min

Diesel Performance PodcastY-Bridges.... The More You Know With Jason WehrliPaul Wilson and Chris Ehmke are joined by Jason Wehrli on this week's episode! Jason talks to the boys about why Y-Bridges are important and how their new re-design are a big deal. He talks about new product development as well.... Specifically 6.7L Powerstroke products!2023-10-1126 min

Diesel Performance PodcastChecking In At The Massive WCFab ShopPaul Wilson and Chris Ehmke stopped by to visit Jason Wehrli and talk about everything going on for the Wehrli crew! Jason took time out of his busy schedule to discuss new projects, what 10 years mean to a successful business, and what he's bringing to diesel and the side-by-side industry!2023-04-1838 min

INSOL TalksEp. 32 - Executory ContractsJose Carles, Carles Cuesta Abogados y Asesores Financieros, Spain, and David Ehmke, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, Germany, discuss how executory contracts are handled in Spain and Germany.Executory Contracts in Insolvency Law, 2nd Edition. Edited by Jason Chuah, University of Malaya, Malaysia, and Eugenio Vaccari, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK.Connect on LinkedIn:Jose & DavidJoin the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insolInterviewer: Ilya Eugenio Vaccari, Royal Holloway, University of London, UKIntroduction and credits voiced by Lisa...2023-02-2229 min

Diesel Performance PodcastGoing BIG With Jason WehrliJason from Wehrli Custom Fab is on to talk this Saturday's open house for his new shop! Jason discusses how he went from fabricating in his parents garage to this new massive facility and everything in between. He also chats future production and much more. Come out to DeKalb this Saturday Semptember 17th and see a bunch of amazing stuff and maybe win in a few of the auctions!2022-09-1730 min

Diesel Performance PodcastTHE BEST OF 2020This episode is all about your favorites of 2020 and all our listeners that joined us to share their diesel story. Here's to 2021! Thank you to: Jason Wehrli from WCFAB Exergy Engineering Kaje Jones Chris Patterson Nick Priegnitz Richard Coker Jeremy Garnett Engine Noise Podcast Chris Searle Eric and AJ from Innovative Diesel Trent Skinner Anthony Bruneni Byron Sedore Josh McCormack Jay Gagnon Frank Kuperman of Revmax Jeff and Josh from Larkin Motors Levi Marquez Blane Robb Jack...2021-01-081h 14

Community Pulse2020 Wrap Up (Ep 54)It's been a long year in the world of DevRel! In this episode, our hosts take a look back at 2020, discuss the trends they noticed along a wave of change driven by outside forces, and give their predictions for 2021. Have a chat with Mary, Jason, SJ, Wesley, and PJ about everything community in 2020! 2020 Episodes Finding the DevRel in You: Common Characteristics of Developer Relations Professionals - Amanda Folson & Geertjan Wielanga The Ethical DevRel - Coraline Ada Ehmke & Don Goodman-Wilson COVID-19 Retrospective (Community Pulse LIVE) Developer Relations And Developer Marketing: The Differences, The Similarities, The Partnerships...2020-12-1442 min

Diesel Performance PodcastTalking Fabrication and Sled Pulling With Jason WehrliPaul has a special co-host this week, Jason Wehrli of WC FAB. They talk about sled pulling, new plans for 2021, UTVs, and of course diesel. 2020-12-1150 min

Community PulseThe Ethical DevRel (Ep 45)Events have a code of conduct. Projects often have rules of behavior for those who participate. There are expected rules we follow when creating content, from adhering to MLA style to ensuring ideas are delivered in a succinct way with value to the consumer. But when it comes to DevRel, there is no specific rule set or guidelines for practitioners. Beyond the external rules we need to follow as generally good humans, there is nothing to show how to be an ethical DevRel practitioner. So where does that leave us? Coraline Ada Ehmke and D...2020-03-1746 min

Diesel Performance PodcastLive From WCFab With Jason WehrliPaul and Chris are recording live from WCFab with Jason Wehrli. They walk you through his the shop, clean room, and L5P developments. This a good one from a leader in fabrication. Thanks to our sponsors: Exergy Performance Calibrated Power Solutions Wehrli Custom Fabrication Inc. Duramaxtuner.com 2019-03-0826 min

Diesel Performance PodcastDon't Call It a Project TruckDiesel Power Magazine's Jason Gonderman visits the podcast to talk about the publications LB7 build. It's called Project Implse and it involves tearing down a $3,000.00 truck and rebuilding it into something anyone would want to own and drive. The truck build is about a year old now and already the focus of a dozen articles. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Wehrli Custom Fabrication WCFAB.COM Exergy Performance exergyperformance.com Calibrated Power Solutions calibratedpower.com Duramaxtuner.com 2018-07-2637 min

BookBytesBookBytes 8: Technically Wrong: Part 2We get into a lively discussion about sexism and racism in the workplace and the interview process, and Safia puts Adam and Jason in the hot seat. Technically Wrong parity.org Antisocial Coding: My Year at GitHub by Coraline Ada Ehmke Howard University opens a new campus at the Googleplex Kim Crayton 2018-05-281h 05

Diesel Performance PodcastTwin Turbo Emissions Equipped 2016 LMLWe first mentioned the Twin Turbo LML - DPF ON! during the September 2nd episode of the Diesel Performance Podcast. In this episode, the emissions equipped twin turbo is finished and everyone's gathered around the microphones to give their assessment of how it turned out - including DYNO numbers! Joining Danny today is Nick Priegnitz, who tuned the truck. Jason Wehrli of WCFAB who built the kit, Austin Carlisle of Diesel Tech Magazine, and Matt Rosenberg, truck owner. Speical thanks to Diesel Tech Magazine for making this episode of the podcast possible. 2016-12-1828 min

Diesel Performance PodcastTwin and Triple TurbosPaul and Danny host two of the country's best diesel performance experts to talk about the latest in twin and triple turbo set-ups. Nick Priegnitz, owner-founder of Calibrated Power Solutions, home of Duramaxtuner.COM, stops by along with Jason Wehrli, owner-founder of Wehrli Custom Fab. The crew goes into detail about what's involved in twin and triple turbo systems and what considerations a truck owner needs to consider before adopting the set-up for their own truck. The show also goes into various scenarios with Nick and Jason making recommendations. We think ALL of our shows are great - but...2016-03-0448 min