
The CollabTalk Podcast
A technology-focused podcast exploring the business value and practical application of the latest advances in collaboration, productivity, artificial intelligence, and social network science.
Latest episodes

Nov 30, 2023 • 51min
Episode 104 | The Role of Music in Content Creation with Gabriel Cowan
For this episode, I spoke with CEO of Audio Design Desk, CEO of mobile and desktop app builder Makr.ai, and President of Foundation Films, on the topic of the role of music in content creation.
You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/11/collabtalk-podcast-episode-104-with-gabriel-cowan.html

Nov 27, 2023 • 19min
MVPbuzzChat Episode 243 with Tanya Henderson
Episode 243 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Business Applications MVP, Tanya Henderson (@TanyaTessTeam), Founder, CEO, and Senior Software Architect with TESS Team, based in Park City, Utah.
You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/11/mvpbuzzchat-with-tanya-henderson.html

Nov 25, 2023 • 39min
Episode 103 | Preparing for Copilot with Norm Young
For this episode, I spoke with Norm Young (@stormin_30), Microsoft MVP and Sr. Strategic Consultant at AvePoint, as part of our monthly discussion of Insights and Automation, where we focused on the Copilot hype cycle, preparing for Copilot, and the latest news surrounding OpenAI.
You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/11/collabtalk-podcast-episode-103-with-norm-young.html

Nov 21, 2023 • 18min
MVPbuzzChat Episode 242 with Melanie Hohertz
Episode 242 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and fellow M365 MVP, Melanie Hohertz, Enterprise Technology Global Content Lead, Associate Director at EY, based in Minneapolis, MN.
You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/11/mvpbuzzchat-with-melanie-hohertz.html

Nov 16, 2023 • 42min
Episode 102 | The Potential and Challenges of Generative AI with Rob May
For this episode, I spoke with Rob May (@RobMay), Founder and CEO at BrandGuard and Angel Investor, on the topic of the potential and challenges of generative AI, and the role of AI in efficient content creation.
You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/11/collabtalk-podcast-episode-102-with-rob-may.html

Nov 13, 2023 • 27min
MVPbuzzChat Episode 241 with Eric Shupps
Episode 241 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and fellow M365 MVP, Eric "The SharePoint Cowboy" Shupps (@eshupps), the founder and President of Apptigent, based in Fort Worth, Texas.
You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/11/mvpbuzzchat-with-eric-shupps.html

Nov 9, 2023 • 55min
Episode 101 | Productivity & Collaboration with Web Optimization & Personalization with Kirsty Dawe
For this episode, I spoke with Kirsty Dawe (@KirstyDawe1), CEO for leading B2B website personalization software company, UK-based Webeo, on the topic of driving business productivity and collaboration through website optimization and personalization
You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/11/collabtalk-podcast-episode-101-with-kirsty-dawe.html

Nov 7, 2023 • 22min
MVPbuzzChat Episode 240 with Brandon Minnick
Episode 240 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and (now former) Developer Technologies MVP, Brandon Minnick (@TheCodeTraveler), a Senior Developer Advocate for.NET, MAUI and Xamarin at AWS, based in Napa, California.
You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/11/mvpbuzzchat-with-brandon-minnick.html

Nov 7, 2023 • 53min
Episode 100 | Copilot GA and SharePoint Branding Center with Sean McDonough and Geoff Varosky
For this episode, I spoke with Sean McDonough (@spmcdonough), a Sr. Solution Architect and Consultant with Akumina and Microsoft MVP, and Geoff Varosky (@gvaro), a senior architect at Insight, about the latest Microsoft News, including Copilot GA (general availability), Microsoft quarterly financials and competitive situation, the SharePoint Branding Center, and other community news.
You can find more information on my guest on my blog at http://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/11/collabtalk-podcast-episode-100-with-sean-mcdonough-and-geoff-varosky.html

Oct 30, 2023 • 27min
MVPbuzzChat Episode 239 with Teresa Cyrus
Episode 239 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and M365 Apps & Services MVP, Teresa Cyrus (@TRACCreations4E), Founder and Training Consultant with TRACCreations4E LLC, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/10/mvpbuzzchat-with-teresa-cyrus.html