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The Broadband Bunch
by Pete Pizzutillo
Welcome to the Broadband Bunch, a podcast about broadband and how it impacts all of us. Join us to learn about the state of the industry and the latest innovations and trends. Connect with the thought leaders, pioneers and policymakers helping to shape your future through broadband.The Broadband Bunch is sponsored by:ETI Software: www.etisoftware.comVETRO: www.vetrofibermap.com
Episodes
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Episode 500: Celebrating Six Years of Broadband Conversations
Five hundred episodes. One incredible journey. In this special milestone episode of The Broadband Bunch, Pete Pizzutillo is joined by Craig Corbin, Brad Hine, and Joe Coldebella to celebrate Episode 500 by looking back at how the podcast began, the moments that shaped it, and the conversations…
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Episode 499: Ted Schremp on Building IQ Fiber's Customer-First Growth Strategy
What does it take to build a fiber provider that customers genuinely enjoy doing business with? In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, Brad Hine sits down with Ted Schremp, CEO of IQ Fiber, to discuss how the company is challenging the traditional broadband model with transparent pricing,...
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Episode 498: Martin Creaner on Fiber, AI, and Digital Sovereignty
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo sits down with Martin Creaner, Director General of the World Broadband Association (WBBA), to discuss the trends shaping broadband. With more than 40 years in telecommunications, Martin explains how fiber, AI, cloud infrastructure, and...
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Episode 497: Jeff Gavlinski Discusses Broadband Growth, Innovation, and Mountain Connect 2026
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo welcomes Jeff Gavlinski, CEO of Mountain Connect, to discuss the changes in the broadband industry and how conferences must evolve to deliver more than information. Jeff reflects on the growth of Mountain Connect from a small gathering…
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Episode 496: Rob Lawrence of Microsoft on Agentic AI Governance and Organizational Readiness
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo sits down with Rob Lawrence, Technology Strategist at Microsoft, to separate the reality of agentic AI from the growing hype surrounding autonomous systems. As organizations race to experiment with AI agents, Rob argues that the biggest...
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Episode 495: Anis Khemakhem on Fiber Innovation, Workforce Development, and Network Resilience
In this episode of the Broadband Bunch, recorded live at Fiber Connect 2026, host Pete Pizzutillo sits down with Anis Khemakhem, Chief Commercial Officer at Clearfield, to discuss the state of fiber broadband deployment, workforce development, and infrastructure innovation. Anis shares his…
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Episode 494: Rhyan Neble on Agentic AI, Telecom Automation, and the Age of Intelligent Operations
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo welcomes Rhyan Neble for a conversation about the evolution of artificial intelligence, agentic frameworks, and what these technologies mean for broadband operators. Drawing on decades of experience building telecom networks, OSS/BSS...
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Episode 493: Josh Turiano Explains Blue Stream Fiber’s AI Strategy
This episode of The Broadband Bunch, sponsored by ETI Software and VETRO FiberMap, features a live conversation from Fiber Connect 2026 with Josh Turiano, Chief Innovation and AI Officer at Blue Stream Fiber. Josh joins host Pete Pizzutillo to share how Blue Stream Fiber is approaching AI…
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Episode 492: Chattanooga’s EPB Fiber Success Story with Katie Espeseth
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo speaks with Katie Espeseth, Vice President of New Products at EPB, about how Chattanooga became one of the most recognized community broadband success stories in the United States. Katie shares how EPB’s original mission was never just...
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Episode 491: How John Hill Is Using AI to Transform Customer Data and Growth at GVTC
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo sits down with John Hill from GVTC to talk about how broadband providers can move beyond AI hype and start applying it in practical, meaningful ways. John tells about his path into telecom and how GVTC has evolved from a rural provider...
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Episode 490: How Christy Batts Helped Turn CDE Lightband Into a Broadband Success Story
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo speaks with Christy Batts, Chief Broadband Officer at CDE Lightband, about one of the earliest municipal fiber success stories and the realities behind building it. The conversation focuses on the decisions that mattered most—from early...
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Episode 489: Jessica Koch and Patrick Mulhern on Light Years Ahead at Fiber Connect 2026
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo is joined by Jessica Koch and Patrick Mulhearn to preview Fiber Connect 2026 and what makes it a must-attend event for the broadband industry. They discuss how the conference reflects a major shift in the market, from building fiber...
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Episode 488: How John Capobianco Is Rethinking Network Automation with AI
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo explores the IT infrastructure, automation, and AI systems that power the subscriber experience. He is joined by John Capobianco, Head of AI and Developer Relations at Itential, for a conversation about what is happening inside the...
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Episode 487: Steve Schwerbel on Fixed Wireless Policy and State Broadband Strategy
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, Jeff Boozer chats with Steve Schwerbel who leads state-level policy for WISPA. Recorded live at ISP America, the conversation centers on how broadband policy has shifted from federal oversight to state-level execution—and why that shift matters more than…
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Episode 486: Marcelo Cataldo on Building a Future Ready Digicel Across the Caribbean
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, sponsored by ETI Software and VETRO FiberMap, Pete Pizzutillo chats with Marcelo Cataldo, CEO of Digicel Group. Marcelo shares what it takes to lead a telecom operator across the Caribbean. Marcelo tells us about his journey through global telecom and the...
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Episode 485: Caelan Grant on Disrupting ISPs with Fibeo’s Customer-Owner Approach
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch host Pete Pizzutillo and Caelan Grant, Founder and CEO of Fibeo—a new kind of broadband provider aiming to challenge the traditional ISP model from the ground up. Caelan shares his professional background in broadband and customer operations, along with the...
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Episode 484: Jason Thune on Bringing Fiber to Every Corner of Hawaii
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Brad Hine sits down with Jason Thune, Vice President of Fiber Strategy and Deployment at Hawaiian Telcom, to tell all about one of the most ambitious broadband initiatives in the country—making Hawaii the first fully fiber-enabled state. Jason has…
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Episode 483: Steve Smith on Building Live Oak Fiber and Bringing New Fiber Networks to the Southeast
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Brad Hine sits down with Steve Smith, Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Live Oak Fiber, to discuss how one of the fastest-growing regional fiber networks in the Southeast came to life. With more than 25 years in the telecom industry, Steve shares…
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Episode 482: FBA AI Committee Insights with David Eckard and Fred Arnold
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, Pete Pizzutillo is joined by David Eckard, Head of Strategy for Fixed Networks at Nokia, and Fred Arnold, Executive Director of Learning Alliance Corporation, for a discussion about AI’s growing impact on broadband infrastructure. Hear how artificial...
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Episode 481: Johnny Hill Talks Workforce Challenges and Opportunities in Fiber
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo talks with Johnny Hill, Chief Operating Officer at Clearfield, about his career from entry-level customer service to the C-suite and how that experience shaped Clearfield’s customer-driven approach to fiber connectivity. Johnny talks...
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Episode 480: Broadband M&A Insights with Jack Burton and David Strauss
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo sits down with BSP co-founders David Strauss and Jack Burton to explain the role of technical due diligence in the broadband and digital infrastructure market. The BSP team shares how their firm helps investors, operators, and lenders…
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Episode 479: Building Broadband Readiness with Earnie Holtrey of Mytra Consulting
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Brad Hine sits down with Earnie Holtrey, Principal Consultant at Mytra Consulting and former Deputy Director of the Indiana Broadband Office, for a conversation about the evolution of state broadband initiatives and the road ahead for BEAD...
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Episode 478: Doug Dawson on the Operational Challenges ISPs Can’t Ignore
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Jeff Boozer sits down with Doug Dawson, President of CCG Consulting and author of the widely read industry blog POTs and PANs. Drawing from decades of experience advising ISPs across the country, Dawson shares practical insights inspired by his recent...
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Episode 477: A Year in Review The Biggest Broadband Wins Challenges and Trends of 2025
The Broadband Bunch closes out 2025 with its annual Year in Review episode, featuring the return of the Buy, Sell, or Hold game. Hosts Brad Hine and Pete Pizzutillo are joined by five industry leaders—Lori Adams (Nokia), Bob Knight (Harry Marketing), Matt Larsen (Vistabeam), Kim McKinley (TAK...
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Episode 476: From Fiber Builds to Subscriber Growth with CitySide Fiber and Postalytics
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, Pete Pizzutillo reports live from Calix ConneXions in Las Vegas with two conversations that connect the dots between building fiber and filling it with subscribers. First up is Strider Denison, EVP Cityside Fiber, who shares how the Orange County-based...
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Episode 475: Dan Siemon of Preseem on Network Telemetry, QoE, and Smarter ISP Operations
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo speaks with Dan Siemon, CEO of Preseem, about helping regional broadband providers compete more effectively through proactive network intelligence. Dan shares his path from building early ISP networks to leading Preseem, a solution...
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Episode 474: Kathy Kirchner on Service Assurance, AI Adoption, and Fiber Resilience
This episode of The Broadband Bunch features host Pete Pizzutillo in conversation with Kathy Kirchner, Senior Vice President of Service Assurance at Zayo. Kathy shares her journey from a Sprint call center to leading service assurance for one of North America’s largest fiber networks, with career...
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Episode 473: Chris Sikora & Tony Thakur on GPC Fiber and Mission-Critical Connectivity
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo sits down with Chris Sikora, Chief Revenue Officer, and Tony Thakur, Chief Technology Officer at GPC Fiber, to explore their 165-mile, 400G-capable fiber build across Kentucky and what it means for mission-critical connectivity in the...
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Episode 472: Travis Rice on Scaling ISPs Through Integration, Automation, and Smart Architecture
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo sits down with Travis Rice, Senior Director of Sales and Marketing at Camvio, recorded at Calix ConneXions 2025. Travis shares his unexpected path from fintech to telecom, how he landed at Camvio, and the company’s mission to simplify...
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Episode 471: AI, Fiber Growth, and Rural Strategy with Chris McKenzie of Rapid Fiber
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, sponsored by ETI Software and VETRO FiberMap, Pete Pizzutillo catches up with Chris McKenzie, VP of Network Operations at Rapid Fiber, while at Calix ConneXions 2025. Chris shares his journey from the music industry to corporate IT to rural broadband, and…
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Episode 470: Scott Neuman on AI Fluency, Data Foundations, and the Future of Broadband
This episode of The Broadband Bunch features a conversation between host Pete Pizzutillo and Scott Neuman, Corporate Vice President of Marketing at Calix, recorded at Calix Connections 2025 in Las Vegas. Scott shares how Calix is redefining the broadband industry’s approach to AI, customer...
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Episode 469: Bob Carrick on AI, Standards, and the Future of Calix Cloud
This episode of The Broadband Bunch was recorded live at Calix ConneXions 2025, where host Pete Pizzutillo sat down with Bob Carrick, Director of Global Strategy at Calix Cloud. In this conversation, Bob walks through Calix’s cloud evolution—from its early managed Wi-Fi roots to today’s…
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Episode 468: Jeff Wabik on Data Center Design, Power Challenges, and Delivering True Reliability
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo sits down with Jeff Wabik of DC BLOX for a tour of how modern data centers are conceived, powered, cooled, and connected—especially across the underserved Southeast. Jeff traces his tinkerer roots (think Heathkit computers at age 12)...
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Episode 467: Felix Virto and Stephen Rose on Digital Transformation in Fiber Deployment
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo sits down with Felix Virto, Director of Operations at Blue Streak, and Stephen Rose, CEO of Render Networks, to explore how funding realities, digital transformation, and AI are reshaping large-scale fiber builds. Felix shares his…
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Episode 466: Lee Comer and Jeremiah Sloan on Building Resilient Broadband Networks
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo sits down with Lee Comer Jr., CEO of Go-Broadband, and Jeremiah Sloan of VETRO FiberMap to explore disaster recovery in the broadband industry. With extreme weather events increasingly impacting infrastructure, the conversation centers...
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Episode 465: AI in Broadband 101 – Why Interoperability Comes First
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Brad Hine is joined by Jeff Boozer, VP of Broadband Strategy at ETI Software, and Don Eben, CEO of CORE Consults, for a conversation on what it really takes for broadband providers to succeed with artificial intelligence. While AI is being hailed as…
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Episode 464: Peter Cresse on AI, Data, and the Future of Broadband Networks
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, recorded at Mountain Connect 2025 in Denver, host Brad Hine sits down with Peter Cresse, President of Entropy, a leading technology advisory firm. Together, they explore how artificial intelligence is beginning to transform broadband networks—from…
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Episode 463: Robin Olds on Cisco, AI, and Bridging the Digital Divide
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, recorded at Mountain Connect 2025 in Denver, host Brad Hine sits down with Robin Olds, Senior Business Development Manager at Cisco Systems. Together, they explore Cisco’s pivotal role in shaping the future of broadband—from reimagining network architecture...
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Episode 462: How Drew Beverage is Driving 360 Broadband’s Transformation in Rural America
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Brad Hine sits down with Drew Beverage, Chief Operating Officer of 360 Broadband, from the floor at Mountain Connect in Denver. Drew shares the story of 360 Broadband’s evolution from a fixed wireless provider to a hybrid network operator bringing…
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Episode 461: Building Thriving Communities Through Broadband with Tracy Doaks
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo speaks with Tracy Doaks, President and CEO of MCNC. Tracy shares her journey from state CIO to leading MCNC, which operates the North Carolina Research and Education Network. She discusses MCNC’s 5,000 miles of fiber, its role in...
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Episode 460: Ronan Kelly on Integration, Automation, AI, and the Future of UK Fiber
In this episode of the Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo sits down with Ronan Kelly, Managing Director of AllPoints Fibre Networks in the UK. Ronan shares his 30-year journey through the broadband industry—from the early days of dial-up with U.S. Robotics to leading innovative fiber…
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Episode 459: Jason Moore on Transforming In-Home Connectivity with RouteThis
In this episode of the Broadband Bunch, recorded at Fiber Connect 2025 in Nashville, Brad Hine sits down with Jason Moore, Co-Founder and CEO of RouteThis, to explore the challenges of delivering flawless in-home connectivity. Jason shares his career journey from silicon design and consumer tech…
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Episode 458: Juan Pinzon Talks About Fiber Network Projects and Aspire Communications' Growth
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Brad Hine interviews Juan Pinzon, a project manager at Aspire Communications, from Fiber Connect 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. Juan shares insights into the evolution of Aspire Communications from a small startup into a broadband service provider. With…
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Episode 457: State-Level Broadband Advocacy with Steve Schwerbel of WISPA
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, recorded at WISPAmerica 2025 in Oklahoma City, host Brad Hine sits down with Steve Schwerbel, Director of State Advocacy at WISPA, to explore the landscape of broadband policy across all 50 states. Steve shares thoughts on how state-level legislation, BEAD...
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Episode 456: Connecting Rural Canada with Joe Hickey of PomeGran
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, recorded live at Fiber Connect 2025 in Nashville, host Pete Pizzutillo sits down with Joe Hickey, President of PomeGran, for a conversation about the realities of expanding rural broadband in Canada. Joe reflects on his 35-year career spanning telecom,...
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Episode 455: Matt Mandel Explains WISPA’s Role in Shaping Broadband Legislation
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Brad Hine sits down at WISPA America 2025 in Oklahoma City with Matt Mandel, Vice President of Government Affairs at WISPA. With over two decades of experience navigating Capitol Hill, Matt shares a behind-the-scenes look at broadband policy advocacy,...
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Episode 454: Mountain Connect 2025 Preview Show with Jeff Gavlinski
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Brad Hine welcomes back Jeff Gavlinski, CEO of Mountain Connect, for a preview of the 2025 Mountain Connect Conference in Denver, Colorado. Now in its 11th year, Mountain Connect is known for its focus on honest dialogue, practical innovation, and...
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Episode 453: Mission-Driven Broadband: Lessons from the Surf Internet Team
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo sits down with Gene Crusie (CEO and Head Coach), Kevin Bush (Chief Revenue Officer), and Amber Rodriguez (Senior Director of Growth Marketing) from Surf Internet. Together, they share the story behind Surf’s mission to bring…
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Episode 452: Josh Johnson on AI, Automation, and the Future of OSS/BSS
In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, recorded live from WISPAmerica 2025 at the Oklahoma City Convention Center, host Brad Hine sits down with Josh Johnson, CIO of Fibersmith. With over 25 years in telecom and software development, Josh offers a look into the evolution of OSS/BSS, the power of...
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Episode 451: Tony Stout Discusses API Strategy, Open Architecture, and AI at CDG
In this episode of the Broadband Bunch, recorded live on day three of Fiber Connect 2025 in Nashville, host Pete Pizzutillo sits down with Tony Stout, Chief Technology Officer at CDG. With nearly 30 years in the telecom industry, Tony shares how CDG—a 55-year-old OSS/BSS provider—continues to...
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Welcome to the Broadband Bunch, a podcast about broadband and how it impacts all of us. Join us to learn about the state of the industry and the latest innovations and trends. Connect with the thought leaders, pioneers and policymakers helping to shape your future through broadband.The Broadband Bunch is sponsored by:ETI Software: www.etisoftware.comVETRO: www.vetrofibermap.com
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