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The Broadband Bunch Episode 500 marks a major milestone for one of the broadband industry’s longest-running podcasts. What began at Fiber Connect in 2019 with a simple goal—to give broadband professionals a place to share their stories—has grown into 500 episodes featuring hundreds of leaders, innovators, engineers, and entrepreneurs from across the industry.
In this special anniversary episode, Pete Pizzutillo reunites with longtime co-hosts Craig Corbin, Brad Hine, and Joe Coldebella to talk about how the podcast began, how it evolved, and the people who made it possible.
Every great story has a beginning, and for The Broadband Bunch, it all started at Fiber Connect.
With a microphone, borrowed equipment, and plenty of curiosity, the team recorded its very first episode without knowing what the podcast would eventually become. Their vision was simple: create authentic conversations with the people building broadband networks rather than scripted interviews or product pitches.
That philosophy has remained unchanged through 500 episodes.
The hosts revisit major milestones including:
Having documented these developments in real time, The Broadband Bunch offers a unique perspective on how the industry has evolved over the past six years.
Rather than focusing exclusively on technology, The Broadband Bunch has consistently highlighted the experiences of network operators, engineers, CEOs, community leaders, innovators, and industry advocates.
The hosts discuss memorable guests, favorite conference interviews, unexpected moments, and the behind-the-scenes stories that listeners rarely hear.
They also reflect on the value of authentic conversations—creating a space where guests could openly share successes, lessons learned, and challenges without relying on scripted talking points.
Over time, The Broadband Bunch became more than a weekly podcast.
It grew into a trusted platform for sharing ideas across the broadband ecosystem while helping professionals connect with peers throughout the industry.
The show’s success has been driven by:
Those principles have helped establish The Broadband Bunch as a respected voice within the broadband community.
While Episode 500 celebrates an important milestone, it is ultimately a thank-you to the people who made it possible.
The hosts recognize the hundreds of guests who shared their expertise, the industry organizations that supported the show, and, most importantly, the listeners who have joined them every week.
After 500 episodes, one thing remains unchanged: the mission to tell the stories of the people connecting communities through broadband.
As the team reflects on the journey from that first recording at Fiber Connect to today, they also look forward to the conversations still to come.
The Broadband Bunch is a podcast dedicated to the broadband and telecommunications industry. It features conversations with leaders, innovators, engineers, and policymakers covering the technologies, trends, and people shaping broadband.
Episode 500 celebrates six years of the podcast with Pete Pizzutillo, Craig Corbin, Brad Hine, and Joe Coldebella reflecting on how the show began, memorable guests, industry milestones, and the community that helped make the podcast a success.
The podcast launched in 2019 with its first recording taking place at Fiber Connect.
The episode explores the history of The Broadband Bunch, the evolution of the broadband industry, conference memories, favorite interviews, the impact of COVID, BEAD, AI, and the relationships built throughout 500 episodes.
The hosts attribute the show’s longevity to authentic conversations, consistency, a focus on education, and a commitment to highlighting the people behind the broadband industry.
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