zMinds

Sammie Clark

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Episodes 28

Avg. Duration 16m

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Since Jan 2025

Latest Episode May 2026

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Every 2 Weeks

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42%

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About This Podcast

Welcome to zMinds, a podcast that gives listeners an opportunity to learn with the thought-leaders and innovators within the z Community. Building on the foundation set by the zExchange, zMinds offers a fresh, dynamic way for industry experts and passionate contributors to share their knowledge and insights for our audience in a user-friendly format. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out in the z community, zMinds is your gateway to discovering the ideas and perspectives that will shape the future of the z community. Sponsored by NewEra Software

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Recent Episodes

S1E128 Risk & the Future of Mainframe Modernization

May 14, 2026 15m

As the Season 1 finale of zMinds, we close out an incredible first season of conversations exploring innovation, leadership, and the future of the Z community.In Part 2 of our conversation with Paul…

S1E127 AI, Compliance, and Zero Trust with Paul Robichaux

Apr 30, 2026 22m

Security and compliance are converging—and AI is at the center of it. Paul Robichaux, CEO of NewEra Software and longtime mainframe expert, joins us once again to explore how AI is transforming IBM…

S1E126 IBM's Future Potential with Rosalind Radcliffe

Apr 16, 2026 15m

In our final episode with Rosalind Radcliffe, we wrap up talking about z/OS and IBM's future capabilities and how optimistic she is for the versatility and usefulness of the program.

S1E125 The Ethics of AI Responsibility with Rosalind Radcliffe

Apr 02, 2026 15m

Continuing our conversation with Rosalind Radcliffe, we pivot to the controversial topic of AI in the tech industry. AI continues to find new applications and uses, so who's responsible for the…

S1E124 The z/OS Generational Knowledge Gap with Rosalind Radcliffe

Mar 19, 2026 13m

We’re back in the saddle again! Today we speak with Rosalind Radcliffe, the CTO of IBM z and Linux One ecosystem organization and frequent conference speaker, on how we should best organize and paths…

S1E123 Quantum Safe Isn’t Sci-Fi Anymore: Protecting z/OS Communications for the Long Game with Navya Ramanjulu

Jan 15, 2026 14m

Quantum computing went from “someday” to “we should probably talk about this” faster than anyone expected. In this episode of zMinds, we dig into what quantum safe cryptography really means for the…

S1E122 The End of zPDT: Industry Veterans React to IBM’s Controversial Move

Dec 17, 2025 18m

In this candid episode of zMinds, Rob Bayless and Trident Services founder Tim Humphreys break down why the zPDT sunset feels unsettling for ISVs who rely on stable development environments. With no…

S1E121 Unpacking ICE 19 with Glennon Bagsby

Nov 20, 2025 12m

In this episode, Sammie sits down with Glennon Bagsby to unpack everything new in the Integrity Controls Environment from smarter AI infused insights to upgraded inspection power that makes z/OS feel…

S1E120 Keeping the zCommunity Connected with Ray Mullins

Nov 06, 2025 21m

In this episode, Sammie sits down with IBM Champion and Broadcom expert Ray Mullins, whose 45+ years in the mainframe world have shaped the Z community as we know it. Ray shares insights on IBM’s…

S1E119 The Final Word on z/OS 3.2

Oct 28, 2025 14m

This episode closes out our in-depth look at IBM z/OS 3.2 with Steven Warren. Discover what’s new in container extensions, cloud direct capabilities, Python integration, and the drive toward…

S1E118 Security Improvements with z/OS 3.2 with Steven Warren

Oct 09, 2025 16m

For part 3 with our conversation with Steven Warren, we take a look at IBM’s focus on updating and improving z/OS 3.2’s security protocols and…

S1E117 More Features from z/OS 3.2 with Steven Warren

Sep 25, 2025 14m

Senior Technical Staff Member for IBM Steven Warren continues discussing what updates we’ll get from z/OS 3.2. New AI and cross-platform features, and more to…

S1E116 What to expect from z/OS 3.2 with Steven Warren

Sep 11, 2025 12m

Senior Technical Staff Member for IBM Steven Warren returns to give some additional insight for the upcoming z/OS 3.2. We talk about some of the new features coming our way, as well as the purpose…

S1E115 The New z/OS 3.2 with Paul Robichaux

Aug 28, 2025 17m

Paul Robichaux, Co-Founder of New Era Software, joins us once again to gear us up for the new z/OS 3.2 coming in September. Listen to Paul and Sammie discuss best practices and useful enhancements…

S1E114 Mainframe Cybersecurity Solutions with Al Saurette

Aug 07, 2025 23m

In this week’s episode, we speak with a leading expert and CEO of cybersecurity company Maintegrity, Al Saurette. We ask Al his opinion on what could be the most dangerous security threats, and pros…

S1E113 The Mainframe Book Club with Andy McCandless

Jul 17, 2025 19m

A difficult part of anyone’s career is finding that next step after their initial role. The z/ Community tries to be collaborative and informative for anyone looking for the answers. Andy McCandless,…

S1E112 Integrating AI and z/ with Steven Warren

Jul 03, 2025 18m

We fear what we don’t understand, and that’s why we spoke with Senior Technical Staff Member for IBM Steven Warren. With experience in z/OS development, Steven has recently focused on modernizing…

S1E111 Leadership and Advocacy with Niall Ashley

Jun 19, 2025 29m

Continuing the theme from our previous episode, Niall Ashley joins us to talk about our mainframe community and the ways we connect, learn, and share. Niall’s career has taken him through software…

S1E110 Steven Perva and the System Z Enthusiasts

Jun 05, 2025 20m

As we evolve so do our ways of engaging and fostering our mainframe community. Steven Perva joins us to discuss how the modern mainframe has changed and the many things we can expect to look forward…

S1E109 Efficient and Secure with Brian Hugenbruch

May 22, 2025 13m

Why is z/OS the most securable the most considerable platform? Learn with us as we talk with Brian Hugenbruch. He has 25 years so far with IBM z/ and LinuxONE. He currently works as a Security and…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does zMinds have?

zMinds has published 28 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Education, Technology.

Is zMinds still active?

zMinds is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 16m.