
The PowerShell Podcast
The PowerShell Podcast highlights what makes PowerShell so great, the community. Each week we want to highlight people, blogs, videos, and modules that have gone into making PowerShell so great.
Latest episodes

May 27, 2024 • 1h 7min
PowerShell on Linux and Beyond with Steven Judd
In this celebration-themed episode of the PowerShell Podcast, Steven Judd makes his long-awaited return. We announce the first PowerShell Podcast MVP winner. We share tips about regex and URL encoding and dive deep into PowerShell on Linux, CloudShell, and becoming a lifelong learner. All this and more!
Guest Bio and links:
Steven Judd is a 25+ year IT Pro and most recently an Infrastructure Engineer at Tenstreet LLC.
His previous recent experience includes Enterprise Email Administrator, Digital Security Analyst, and Cloud and DevOps Advisor for cloud-focused solutions and infrastructure.
He has been using PowerShell since 2010 and co-developed a custom training program for PowerShell. Most recently, he was a Senior Editor for the Modern IT Automation with PowerShell book. He is also a co-author and co-editor of the PowerShell Conference Book 3
He loves to help people learn and recognize the value of automation.
He spends his free time learning more about PowerShell, digital security, and cloud technologies, along with creating and telling Dad jokes.
You can find him hanging out on the PowerShell Discord Server, running marathons, playing the cello, plus a handful of other hobbies he can't seem to quit. Please follow him on Twitter, @stevenjudd, read his blog, and review, use, and improve his code on GitHub.
PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/
PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170
https://discord.gg/pdq
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6584540
https://sid-500.com/2024/05/14/hyper-v-enabling-vm-resource-metering/
https://devblogs.microsoft.com/commandline/winget-commandnotfound/
https://leanpub.com/modernautomationwithpowershell
https://www.amazon.com/PowerShell-Conference-Book-3/dp/B08MGR749H/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZZM6i8AE1Y
https://aka.ms/psdiscord
https://twitter.com/stevenjudd/
https://blog.stevenjudd.com/
https://github.com/stevenjudd
Judd Song Special:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQIVWhKhwPA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqzXGGld5-c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh-72yBP7sw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9Dg-g7t2l4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEz1qGS0T1Q

May 20, 2024 • 37min
PowerShell on the road at MMS-MOA with Sven De Groote and Chris Thomas
On this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, Andrew is back on the road, attending the MMS 2024 at MOA conference. Andrew catches up with Sven De Groote and Chris Thomas. Andrew and Sven take a dive into the PSAppDeployToolkit. Later in the episode, Andrew and Chris chat about PSADT, Chris’ PowerShell journey, his talk at MMS-MOA, and more.
Links:
HTTPS://x.com/automatemystuff
HTTP://psadt.training
PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGBAkXMC4sc

May 13, 2024 • 34min
For the love of PowerShell and Curling with Frank Lesniak
In this special MMSMOA episode of the PowerShell Podcast, Andrew is joined by Frank Lesniak. We touch base after PowerShell Summit, hear about tracking airplanes with ADS-B and raspberry pi's. Frank talks about classes and how they almost caused him to fall out of love with PowerShell. We also recount what most be the most brutal display of athleticism, curling.
Guest Bio and links:
https://github.com/franklesniak/ads-b-setup
https://twitter.com/FrankLesniak
PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vcyukAb71w

May 6, 2024 • 59min
PowerShell Perspectives: Ryan Lancial on Company Culture and Authentic Careers
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, I'm joined by Ryan Lancial - Security Engineer at Red Canary. We talk about our shared history, his journey to security, what makes a good company culture, succeeding with no degree, the value of authenticity, and more!
Guest Bio and links:
Ryan Lancial hates bios, used to Powershell and admin and now talks about security.
PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanlancial/
PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170
https://discord.gg/pdq
https://www.pdq.com/blog/what-are-rest-apis/
https://woshub.com/read-outlook-email-powershell/
https://blog.danskingdom.com/PowerShell-DevOps-Global-Summit-2024-reflections/

Apr 29, 2024 • 1h 17min
The PowerShell & Global DevOps Summit 2024 Bar session 4
In this episode, we have 2 interviews: Danny Stutz and Carrie Cargil. We start things off chatting with Danny and hearing about his first time speaking at Summit and how his career has gone. He shares some of his keys to success and he is someone to keep your eye out for.
Guest Bio and links:
Danny Stutz is a passionate technologist who helps his clients with AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365/Entra ID, and IAM services. He thrives on learning new technologies to support his clients and loves automating as much as he can, especially with PowerShell.
Carrie Cargill has years of experience in education and project management but is a relative PowerShell novice. In 2019 she was a scholarship winner for PowerShell Summit and On-Ramp. Her grand aspirations are to create guided pair programming material to help in the teaching/learning of PowerShell and present it at the 2025 Summit.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-stutz/
https://twitter.com/danny_stutz
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-cargill-pmp-3292255/
PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/
https://powershellsummit.org

Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 17min
The PowerShell and DevOps Global Summit 2024 Bar session 3
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we continue with our "bar sessions" from the PowerShell and DevOps Global Summit. We gain interesting insights into PowerShell, the Summit, career, and more. Our guests include Chris Masters, Joe Gasper, Rob Derickson, Chris Nguyen, Fred Weinmann, Merill Fernando, Clayton Tyger, Mike F. Robbins, Sean Wheeler, Prasidh Arora, and Danny Maertens.
Guest Bio and links:
https://powershellsummit.org
PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_2IyHdaaK4

Apr 15, 2024 • 1h 23min
The PowerShell & DevOps Global Summit 2024 Bar Session 2
In this special episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we chat with people at the PowerShell Summit. It's PowerShell after dark, the bar sessions. We talk about the OnRamp program, its scholarship program, and more. Then, we chat with Ambre Herron, Austin Hollett, Cory Knox, Ryan Richter, Vanda Paladino, and Tyson O'keefe.
Links:
PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/
The PowerShell Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVG6Xhry_yM
https://powershellsummit.org

Apr 11, 2024 • 1h 29min
The PowerShell & DevOps Global Summit 2024 Bar Session 1
In this special episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we chat with people at the PowerShell Summit. James Petty gives us a preview of the week ahead at PowerShell Summit. We also talk about the OnRamp program, its scholarship program, and more. Then, we chat with Ben Reader, Frank Lesniack, James Ruskin, Kevin Cefalu, and Steven Bucher.
Links: https://powershellsummit.org
Watch The PowerShell Podcast: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwOp92XpkkQ

Apr 8, 2024 • 1h 4min
From Blogging to DevOps with Jeff Brown Tech
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we are thrilled to host Jeff Brown, a seasoned educator and PowerShell enthusiast. Jeff takes us on a journey spanning nearly two decades of his prolific blog writing, revealing how it shaped his career trajectory. Delving into the importance of certifications, Jeff emphasizes their role as a structured pathway for acquiring new skills and advancing in the tech industry. We explore Jeff's transition from Azure Engineer to the dynamic realm of DevOps, uncovering valuable insights along the way. Join us as Jeff shares his wealth of experience, offering invaluable advice and perspectives for aspiring IT professionals and seasoned experts alike.
Guest Bio and links:
Jeff Brown is 16+ year veteran of the IT industry working with Windows Server, Office 365, Azure, and PowerShell. He is an active blogger and course creator for companies like CloudSkills, Cybrary, and PluralSight. He currently works as a DevOps Engineer focusing on Azure Cloud and Terraform.
Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kaOMe2ZP7w
https://discord.gg/pdq
https://jdhitsolutions.com/blog/powershell/9343/github-scripting-challenge-solution/
https://o365reports.com/2024/03/14/creating-a-free-microsoft-365-e5-developer-tenant-is-no-longer-possible/
https://www.thelazyadministrator.com/2024/03/22/getting-started-with-github-copilot-in-the-cli/
https://www.pdq.com/blog/how-to-manage-powershell-secrets-with-secretsmanagement/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ucSdX39zZU

Apr 1, 2024 • 1h 19min
Unveiling PowerShell’s Past: An Interview with Jeffrey Snover
In this highly anticipated episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with the legendary Jeffrey Snover, the creator of PowerShell. With his departure from Microsoft, Jeffrey opens up about his insights, experiences, and candid opinions. From the inception of PowerShell to its current state, he shares the challenges he faced and the triumphs he celebrated. Jeffrey delves into the controversial topic of using aliases in scripts, shedding light on the pros and cons. Additionally, he offers thought-provoking perspectives on the evolving landscape of AI and his experience in AI ethics. Reflecting on his tenure at Microsoft, Jeffrey discusses the intricacies of navigating a large corporation and making a substantial impact. We also explore the concept of the "PowerShell sacred vow" and its significance. Join us for an illuminating conversation with Jeffrey Snover.
Guest Bio and links:
Jeffrey Snover is a Distinguished Engineer at Google. Previously a Microsoft Technical Fellow, O365 AI Architect, Chief Architect for the Azure Storage and Edge Group and Windows Server. Snover is the inventor of Windows PowerShell, an object-based distributed automation engine, scripting language, and command line shell.
Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiVGJS4AGJU
https://psweekly.dowst.dev/
https://www.amazon.com/Shell-Idea-Untold-History-PowerShell/dp/B089M1FCH5
https://discord.gg/pdq
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0joo5iHCxs
https://www.amazon.com/Small-Team-Leadership-Ideas-after/dp/B09HHBVJS5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbAR4C5CKI4
https://leanpub.com/themonadmanifestoannotated
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVUd9_k9C6A
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreysnover/
https://twitter.com/jsnover
https://youtu.be/lPX1H3jW8ZQ?si=HoQDK3Q8pJjg0YHI
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