In the first episode of The Provider Podcast, hosts Leifur Steinn Gunnarsson and Koby Pierce introduce themselves and dive into the topic of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). They explain IaaS concepts in simple, understandable terms and discuss how it supports various services on the internet. Koby and Leifur outline the relationship between hardware and cloud services, billing models such as hourly and monthly, and provide practical use cases like Netflix and Spotify. The episode aims to break down complex tech terminology and offer insights into the real-world applications of IaaS. 00:00 Introduction to the Provider Podcast 00:09 Meet the Hosts: Leifur and Kobe 00:27 Understanding Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) 01:47 Mission Statement: Demystifying the Pipe Dream 02:21 Breaking Down Infrastructure 05:00 Hardware and Servers Explained 12:37 Service Models and Billing 22:34 Real-World Examples and Use Cases 23:38 Ransom Threats to Netflix 24:00 Understanding Server Needs for Streaming Services 25:39 Co-location and Infrastructure as a Service 27:32 Amazon Web Services and Cloud Costs 31:55 Spotify's Infrastructure and Offline Mode 36:30 High-End Server Pricing and Clientele 42:19 Conclusion and Podcast Wrap-Up