Catalogs, Manifests and Metadata. Oh My! - A Podcast about Apache Iceberg and the World of Open Source Data

34 episodes

AI Model Summer, Open Models, Data Lakehouse and the collision of Operational and Analytical systems.
28/07/2026 | 21 mins.
Alex Merced gives the update on the state of the Data & AI world after this summer. Follow Alex Merced, find all links at AlexMerced.com
AI & ART, New Books, AI Harness Production
30/06/2026 | 8 mins.
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AI Songs, Suno, The Puerto Rico Song from Saxboy
18/05/2026 | 26 mins.
Alex Merced discusses his thoughts on the Virality of the AI Song, the Puerto Rico Song, the role of AI in music and whether it threatens art.
AI Updates, Lakehouse Streaming (Iceberg/Fluss), and more!
19/04/2026 | 24 mins.
Alex Merced as always discusses his thoughts on news in the tech world including AI updates and streaming to data lakehouses. Follow Alex on Social: alexmerced.com
Understanding AI Agent Skills, MCP and Custom GPTs/Gems
27/01/2026 | 13 mins.
Alex Merced discusses the differences between different ways of customizing agent behavior and when to use which. – Agent Skills– Model Context Protocol (MCP)– Claude Projects/Custom GPTs/Gemini Gems Follow Alex at AlexMerced.com

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About Catalogs, Manifests and Metadata. Oh My! - A Podcast about Apache Iceberg and the World of Open Source Data

"Catalogs, Manifests and Metadata. Oh My!" is a podcast hosted by Alex Merced, diving deep into the world of open-source data projects. This podcast is your go-to source for exploring the latest innovations in data management and storage, with a keen focus on Apache Iceberg, Apache Arrow, Nessie and many othe great open source data projects. Alex Merced guides listeners through the complex landscape of data catalogs, manifests, and metadata, breaking down technical jargon into digestible, understandable content. Whether you're a data professional looking to stay ahead of the curve or a tech enthusiast eager to understand the future of data, this podcast offers insightful discussions, expert interviews, and real-world applications of these groundbreaking technologies. Join Alex on this journey to demystify the data space and uncover the potential of open-source data projects. Follow Alex, links at https://bio.alexmerced.com/data

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