After 7 and a half years, Podman has grown from a bare Git repository to a well-established giant. Join Matt Heon, an engineer who has worked on Podman since its creation, for a journey through its history and future. This talk will investigate the founding of the project, the growth of the community, major changes in the project's direction, the decision to join the CNCF, and what to expect from Podman 6 and beyond. Attendees will learn about growing a project and building a community, making difficult decisions - both technical and nontechnical - and how they can contribute to the future of Podman.