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The PowerShell Podcast is a weekly show about building your career with PowerShell. Each episode features the tips, tech, and modules that make PowerShell the premier automation and scripting tool for IT professionals. Join us as we interview PowerShell experts to discover what makes PowerShell and its community so amazing and awesome.

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The PowerShell Podcast is a weekly show about building your career with PowerShell. Each episode features the tips, tech, and modules that make PowerShell the premier automation and scripting tool for IT professionals. Join us as we interview PowerShell experts to discover what makes PowerShell and its community so amazing and awesome.

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Mentorship, Mindset, and Microsoft Ignite with Shannon Eldridge-Kuehn

12/15/2025
In this episode of The PowerShell Podcast, Shannon Eldridge-Kuehn returns to discuss her journey since becoming a Microsoft MVP, her experiences at Microsoft Ignite, and her evolving views on technology, communication, and personal growth. Shannon shares stories from Ignite, including Mark Russinovich’s fascinating demo on optical computing, and offers insight into how AI is reshaping IT work, both in efficiency and responsibility.The conversation expands beyond tech, touching on mentorship, emotional intelligence, and the importance of grace, empathy, and connection in professional and personal life. Shannon and host Andrew Pla explore how better communication, mental health awareness, and authentic collaboration can transform careers and communities alike. Key Takeaways: Guest Bio: Shannon Eldridge-Kuehn is a Principal Solutions Architect at AHEAD and a Microsoft MVP with a unique blend of technical depth and strong communication roots. A University of Nebraska–Lincoln graduate in Communication Studies with a minor in English, she began her journey into tech through DJing and audio troubleshooting, which sparked a passion for problem-solving. Over time, she progressed from help desk roles into advanced infrastructure and cloud engineering, with experience spanning Windows systems, VMware, Exchange, Office 365, and Azure. Her career includes roles at Microsoft and 10th Magnitude, where her love for cloud truly flourished. Shannon leverages her background in public speaking and writing to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions. Resource Links: https://shankuehn.iohttps://twitter.com/shankuehnhttps://andrewpla.tech/linkshttps://ignite.microsoft.comhttps://discord.gg/PDQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBLDfE1aiuE&list=PL1mL90yFExsix-L0havb8SbZXoYRPol0B

Duration:01:18:33

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Cryptography, Cracking Codes, and Breaking CBC with Dr. Al Carlson

12/8/2025
In this episode of The PowerShell Podcast, host Andrew Pla welcomes Dr. Al Carlson, a cryptographer, mathematician, and engineer whose career spans more than four decades in military intelligence, embedded systems, and advanced encryption research. Dr. Carlson explains how set theory and mathematical patterns underpin all cryptography, breaking down complex systems like AES into understandable concepts. He discusses his groundbreaking work on isomorphic cipher reduction, polymorphic encryption, and how simplicity, not complexity, is often the key to true security. Key Takeaways: Guest Bio: Dr. Al Carlson is a cryptographer, mathematician, and educator with over forty years of experience in electronic warfare, military cryptography, and advanced encryption systems. His work in set theory-based cryptographic analysis and polymorphic encryption has influenced how researchers think about code-breaking and data protection. A longtime IEEE member and mentor, Dr. Carlson continues to publish papers on approaches to information security and encryption theory.Resource Links https://www.ieee.orghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0IsYNDMV7Ahttps://andrewpla.tech/linkshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mL90yFExsix-L0havb8SbZXoYRPol0Bhttps://discord.gg/PDQhttps://youtu.be/gWmlvKFduP8

Duration:01:20:51

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Free Security Wins for Sysadmins with Spencer Alessi

12/1/2025
Newly minted Microsoft MVP, pentester, and returning guest Spencer Alessi joins The PowerShell Podcast to talk about growth, giving back, and building security through PowerShell. Spencer shares lessons from his journey from sysadmin to pen tester, including the importance of learning from mistakes, documenting wins, and advocating for yourself in your career. He also introduces his latest open-source project, AppLocker Inspector, and discusses tools like Locksmith, Pink Castle, and Purple Knight that help IT pros secure their environments and build confidence in automation and defense. Key Takeaways: Guest Bio: Spencer Alessi is a Microsoft MVP, penetration tester, and community educator passionate about helping sysadmins strengthen their environments. Known online as @TechSpence, he creates approachable content and tools focused on helping sysadmins o improve security. Spencer is also a podcast host, public speaker, and strong advocate for mentorship, authenticity, and continuous learning in tech. Resource Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j33dN2bELPUhttps://github.com/techspence/AppLockerInspectorhttps://www.semperis.com/purple-knight/https://www.pingcastle.com/download/https://github.com/jakehildreth/locksmithhttps://github.com/techspence/ADeleginatorhttps://links.spenceralessi.comhttps://offsec.bloghttps://andrewpla.tech/linkshttps://discord.gg/PDQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPoc8X7t0hY&list=PL1mL90yFExsix-L0havb8SbZXoYRPol0B&pp=0gcJCbAEOCosWNinhttps://youtu.be/E4ji0-rmsuA

Duration:01:10:10

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Falling, Learning, and Laughing with PowerShell Friends

11/24/2025
Recorded live from SpiceWorld 2025 in Austin, Texas, this special PowerShell Podcast bar session brings together community members Jeffery Hayes, Stephen Engler, Sean Wheeler, and Steven Judd for a fun and insightful celebration of PowerShell and community. Host Andrew Pla reflects on reaching the 200-episode milestone while sharing stories about growth, learning, and the value of connection. From early PowerShell journeys to the power of conferences, mentorship, and even a few bar-side life lessons, this lively session captures the heart of the PowerShell community. Key Takeaways: Guests: Stephen Engler, Jeffery Hayes, Sean Wheeler, Steven Juddhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-engler/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jefferyhayescoa/ https://seanonit.org/ https://blog.stevenjudd.com/ https://andrewpla.tech/links Resource Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPoc8X7t0hY&list=PL1mL90yFExsix-L0havb8SbZXoYRPol0Bhttps://discord.gg/PDQPowershell.orghttps://powershell.orghttps://learn.microsoft.com/powershellhttps://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/azurehttps://youtu.be/UrsbTkR6jg8

Duration:01:09:37

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The PSADT Framework Explained and What’s New in Version 4.1 with Dan Cunningham

11/17/2025
In this episode, PowerShell Podcast host Andrew Pla chats with Dan Cunningham, Strategic Innovation Leader for PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit (PSADT), about the history, architecture, and evolution of the open-source framework used for enterprise software deployment. Dan explains how PSADT simplifies installs, improves logging, enhances user experience with UI dialogs, and provides consistency across environments. He also discusses the latest release, v4.1, which removes the need for Microsoft’s ServiceUI, boosting both security and usability for Intune and SCCM deployments. Key Takeaways: Guest Bio: Dan Cunningham is the Co-Founder and Strategic Innovation Leader behind the PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit (PSADT) at Patch My PC. A long-time open-source contributor and frequent conference speaker, Dan has held leadership roles at several orgs, helping Fortune 500 companies secure and manage complex IT environments. His 15-year tenure at PwC in Ireland and Canada laid the groundwork for PSADT’s creation — where it was first put to the test. Resource Links: https://psappdeploytoolkit.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sintaxasn/https://x.com/sintaxasnhttps://andrewpla.tech/linkshttps://discord.gg/PDQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-d16gi3VEchttps://conjointly.online/study/627204/sdzoxv8vtq41rshsbtlyhttps://youtu.be/y3zWcb8ulVw

Duration:00:54:10

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200 Episodes of Community with Frank Lesniak

11/10/2025
In this milestone 200th episode of The PowerShell Podcast, Frank Lesniak returns to chat with Andrew Pla about automation, community, and what it means to “bet on yourself.” Frank shares his experiences leading cybersecurity and enterprise architecture projects, using PowerShell for AWS security automation, and developing tools to simplify complex data exports. He also discusses the upcoming PowerShell Summit, his work with DuPage Animal Friends, and the value of giving back through mentorship, community involvement, and open source. Key Takeaways: Guest Bio: Frank Lesniak is a Sr. Cybersecurity & Enterprise Technology Architect at West Monroe, where he leads a 45-member team focused on Microsoft's M365/Modern Work platform. His team specializes in navigating the technical complexities of corporate M&A, executing at-scale divestitures and integrations centered on Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Active Directory, and Windows. An active contributor to the tech community, Frank is a published author, open-source contributor, and a frequent speaker at conferences and user groups on topics including PowerShell, artificial intelligence, and offbeat technical talks related to his hobbies. In his local community, he serves as the Vice President of DuPage Animal Friends, a non-profit dedicated to supporting DuPage County's sole open-admission animal shelter. Resource Links: https://linktr.ee/franklesniakhttps://x.com/FrankLesniakhttps://linkedin.com/in/flesniakhttps://andrewpla.tech/linkshttps://dupageanimalfriends.orghttps://powershellpodcast.podbean.com/?s=Frank%20LesniakYouTube Playlisthttps://discord.gg/PDQhttps://www.powershellsummit.org/on-ramp/https://youtu.be/cQvs5s3T1DA

Duration:01:10:46

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BurntToast v1.0 and 10 Years of PowerShell Notifications with Josh King

11/3/2025
Andrew's longtime friend, mentor, and PowerShell legend Josh King joins The PowerShell Podcast to celebrate the tenth anniversary and version 1.0 release of his popular open-source module BurntToast, which powers customizable Windows toast notifications. Josh shares the story behind the project’s evolution, the challenges of maintaining an open-source module with millions of downloads, and the balance between community expectations and personal well-being. In addition to diving into BurntToast’s new actionable notifications and real-world use cases, Josh and host Andrew Pla reflect on their shared history in the PowerShell community, the importance of mentorship, and how taking small steps (like creating a GitHub repo or sharing a script) can lead to huge career growth. Key Takeaways: Guest Bio: Josh is a Senior Infrastructure Operations Engineer at Chocolatey Software and a former Microsoft MVP. He has a long history working within Windows and VMware environments and has a passion for all things PowerShell and automation.Resource Links https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/BurntToasthttps://toastit.devhttps://github.com/Windoshttps://andrewpla.tech/linkshttps://bsky.app/profile/toastit.devhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XD1VaxXWcXAhttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_requires?view=powershell-7.5https://discord.gg/PDQhttps://youtu.be/wi7Ijo9Od-k

Duration:01:00:41

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Always Hype About Automation with Hailey Phillips

10/27/2025
Microsoft MVP Hailey Phillips joins The PowerShell Podcast to share her journey from systems engineer to automation innovator. She talks about IntuneStack, her new PowerShell-driven CI/CD project for Intune environments, and how it bridges the gap between systems engineering and DevOps. Hailey also reflects on her path to becoming an MVP, her experiences at MMS, and the importance of mentorship, collaboration, and authenticity in the tech community. Key Takeaways: Guest Bio: Hailey Phillips is a Systems Engineer, Microsoft MVP, and Professional Pokémon Trainer. She specializes in automation, endpoint management, and modern workplace strategy, bridging the gap between traditional IT and DevOps. Hailey’s work focuses on building pragmatic, scalable solutions using tools like PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, Intune, and Azure Arc. When she’s not deep in tech, you’ll probably find her skiing in the Cascades, lifting heavy things, or at a metalcore show with a strong cup of coffee in hand. Resource Links: https://github.com/AllwaysHyPe/IntuneStackhttps://www.allwayshype.com/https://bsky.app/profile/allwayshype.comhttps://github.com/AllwaysHyPehttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/692CBjUNRBnSzSsRncQJkn?si=9d8bf7e625104ce8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-d16gi3VEc&list=PL1mL90yFExsix-L0havb8SbZXoYRPol0B&pp=gAQBhttps://discord.gg/PDQhttps://youtu.be/1YefrFekEJ

Duration:01:13:02

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Learning, Leading, and Logging with Constantin Hager

10/20/2025
PowerShell community leader Constantin Hager joins The PowerShell Podcast to talk about his favorite tools and journey from discovering PowerShell to organizing user groups and speaking at major conferences. He talks about his early inspiration from PowerShell Conference Europe, his involvement with open-source projects like PSFramework and AutomatedLab, and how mentorship and community involvement shaped his career. Constantin also discusses building a portable VS Code setup for his company, leading a PowerShell team, and mentoring the next generation of IT professionals. Key Takeaways: Guest Bio: Constantin Hager is a PowerShell enthusiast, speaker, open-source contributor, and community organizer based in Germany. Resource Links: https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/powershell-usergroup-inn-salzach/https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-hager/https://andrewpla.tech/linkshttps://github.com/PowershellFrameworkCollective/psframeworkhttps://github.com/AutomatedLab/AutomatedLabhttps://github.com/steviecoaster/PowerShellUniversal.Apps.AutomatedLabhttps://dbatools.iohttps://discord.gg/PDQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYbTlCrrrUQhttps://youtu.be/eC6TlEfV3iA

Duration:01:02:58

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Authenticity, AI, and the Human Side of Tech with Adil Leghari

10/13/2025
Cybersecurity, automation, and PowerShell advocate Adil Leghari returns to The PowerShell Podcast to kick off Cybersecurity Month. Adil shares insights from his career journey: from PowerShell and automation to identity and now cloud security at Palo Alto Networks. He discusses creating tools like Cyberdle and QR Check, how AI is reshaping cybersecurity, and the importance of empathy, authenticity, and mentorship in tech and community life. Key Takeaways: Guest Bio: Adil Leghari is a Cloud Solutions Architect at Palo Alto Networks, where he works on the Cortex Cloud platform. With over twenty years of IT experience, Adil’s career spans PowerShell automation, identity management, repositories + packaging, and cloud security. A passionate community contributor and speaker, he is known for his open-source projects, approachable teaching style, and advocacy for authenticity and mentorship in the tech industry. He is a speaker, author, and a really kind human that I like a lot (Andrew wrote this)Resource Links: https://cyberdle.adilio.cahttps://qrcheck.cahttps://github.com/github/spec-kithttps://github.com/adiliohttps://adilio.cahttps://twitter.com/adiliohttps://bsky.app/profile/adilio.cahttps://andrewpla.tech/linkshttps://discord.gg/PDQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWfSbuYnpFA&list=PL1mL90yFExsix-L0havb8SbZXoYRPol0Bhttps://youtu.be/HpOeZ4LBq9s

Duration:01:19:54

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AutomatedLab, GUIs, and automation with Steviecoaster

10/6/2025
Newly minted Microsoft MVP Stephen Valdinger, known as Steviecoaster, joins The PowerShell Podcast to share his journey from IT admin to community mentor and automation advocate. He talks about discovering PowerShell through Exchange, the career-changing power of automation, and his work with AutomatedLab, PowerShell Universal, and WinUI Shell. Stevie also highlights the importance of mentoring, building community, and making PowerShell approachable for everyone. Key Takeaways: Guest Bio: Steven Valdinger (Steviecoaster) is a Microsoft MVP, Customer Success Manager at Chocolatey, and community leader with a passion for automation and mentoring. With years of experience in IT, Stevie has become known for his approachable teaching style, and his contributions to open source. He is also a frequent contributor to community discussions, blogs at steviecoaster.dev, and presents at events like PowerShell Wednesdays and PowerShell Summit. Resource Links: https://steviecoaster.devhttps://bsky.app/profile/steviecoaster.devhttps://github.com/steviecoasterhttps://andrewpla.tech/linkshttps://github.com/steviecoaster/PowerShellUniversal.Apps.AutomatedLabhttps://github.com/AutomatedLab/AutomatedLabhttps://ironmansoftware.com/powershell-universalhttps://github.com/mdgrs1/WinUI-Shellhttps://discord.gg/PDQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE1hy0VZXes&list=PL1mL90yFExsix-L0havb8SbZXoYRPol0B&index=5https://youtu.be/iKYfZBakoBIhttps://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast

Duration:00:59:43

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From Sysadmin to Security at Microsoft with Thomas Rayner

9/29/2025
Thomas Rayner joins The PowerShell Podcast to share his journey from sysadmin and PowerShell MVP to securing Microsoft 365 as a security professional at Microsoft. He reflects on how PowerShell accelerated his career, the importance of blogging and community involvement, and why clear communication with managers is vital for growth. Thomas also offers advice for beginners, highlighting patience, persistence, and the value of mentorship in tech. Key Takeaways: Guest Bio: Thomas Rayner is a security professional at Microsoft, where he focuses on preventative security solutions in Microsoft 365. A former Microsoft MVP in Cloud and Datacenter Management, Thomas built his career by blogging, speaking, and contributing to the PowerShell community. Originally from Edmonton, Canada, he used PowerShell to accelerate his early career as a sysadmin before moving into security roles at Microsoft. Today, he continues to share career wisdom, mentor others, and advocate for growth mindset thinking in tech. Resource Links: https://thomasrayner.cahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasrayner/https://github.com/tlraynerhttps://andrewpla.tech/linkshttps://discord.gg/PDQhttps://youtu.be/3H-tMKqlSOshttps://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast

Duration:01:00:11

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From Sysadmin to PowerShell Team: The Story of SeeminglyScience

9/22/2025
Patrick Meinecke, known as SeeminglyScience, joins host Andrew Pla to share his journey from sysadmin to joining the PowerShell team at Microsoft. He discusses his early community contributions, the inner workings of the PowerShell engine, and powerful but underused features like ETS and type converters. Patrick also highlights helpful modules such as PowerShell Run, ctypes, and Useful Argument Completers, while reflecting on the importance of community engagement and open source collaboration. Key Takeaways: Guest Bio: Patrick Meinecke, widely known as SeeminglyScience, is a software engineer on the PowerShell team at Microsoft. Before joining the team, he spent over 15 years in sysadmin and tech support roles and is a longstanding contributor to the PowerShell open-source community. Patrick is recognized for his deep technical expertise in the PowerShell engine, his contributions to PowerShell Editor Services, and his passion for solving complex problems. He remains an active community member, often engaging on Discord and GitHub to help others learn and grow. Resource Links: https://github.com/SeeminglySciencehttps://andrewpla.tech/linkshttps://github.com/nbgrs/PowerShellRunhttps://github.com/MartinGC94/UsefulArgumentCompletershttps://github.com/jborean93/PSctypeshttps://github.com/PoshCode/PSSpectreConsolehttps://discord.gg/pdqhttps://youtu.be/Zyj1IdZFf1E

Duration:01:03:30

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Beginnings, Blue Bars, and the Valley of Despair with Steven Judd

9/15/2025
In this episode, host Andrew Pla welcomes back Steven Judd, Microsoft MVP, teacher, and longtime community contributor. Together, they dive into the theme of beginnings, from starting careers in IT, to first encounters with PowerShell, and the importance of resilience while navigating the “valley of despair” in learning. Steven shares his journey from music and business studies into technology, where curiosity, persistence, and a willingness to read the manuals shaped his career. The conversation also explores how community, conferences, and friendships have been essential to Steven’s growth. From humorous “please clap” moments at Nano Conf to building lasting connections, Steven highlights the power of showing up authentically, persevering through challenges, and helping others along the way.Key Takeaways Guest Bio Steven Judd is a Microsoft MVP, educator, and veteran PowerShell enthusiast who has been teaching and sharing knowledge in the community for many years. With a background that spans business, music, and IT, Steven brings a unique perspective on learning, resilience, and humor. Known for his approachable teaching style and dad jokes, Steven has helped countless professionals embrace automation, improve their skills, and find their place in the PowerShell community.Resource Links https://shortcutyour.lifeYouTube Searchhttps://x.com/StevenJuddhttps://store.stephenjudd.comhttps://discord.gg/PDQhttps://andrewpla.tech/linkshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oesn0HgGxE&list=PL1mL90yFExsix-L0havb8SbZXoYRPol0Bhttps://youtu.be/yu6RVPwp8KYhttps://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast

Duration:00:53:03

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PowerShell, OAuth, and Automation in the Cloud with Emanuel Palm

9/8/2025
Microsoft MVP Emanuel Palm joins The PowerShell Podcast to share his journey from managing printers in Sweden to being a Microsoft MVP who is automating the cloud with PowerShell and Azure. He talks about building the AZAuth module for OAuth authentication, using GitHub Actions for CI/CD, and the importance of blogging and community involvement. Plus, Emanuel reveals his unique side hobby... roasting coffee! Key Takeaways Guest Bio Emanuel Palm is a Microsoft MVP based in Sweden, where he is a consultant focused on Microsoft technologies and is active in the PowerShell community. Emanuel is the creator of the AZAuth module, a lightweight solution for handling OAuth authentication in PowerShell, and a frequent speaker at events like PowerShell Conference Europe. Beyond tech, Emanuel is a coffee enthusiast who even roasts his own beans as a side hobby. Resource Links https://pipe.howhttps://github.com/palmemhttps://github.com/PalmEmanuel/AzAuthhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trP2LLDynA0https://arcanum.coffeehttps://discord.gg/pdqhttps://andrewpla.tech/linkshttps://youtu.be/-uHHGVH1Kcchttps://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast

Duration:00:50:09

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Turtles All the Way Down: PowerShell and Graphics with James Brundage

9/1/2025
James Brundage returns to The PowerShell Podcast to talk about his new project, Turtle, which brings the classic concept of Turtle graphics into PowerShell. From simple shapes to fractals, animations, and more, James shows how PowerShell can be a powerful and fun tool for exploring programming concepts. Tune in for insights on the history of Turtle, its modern applications, and how it can inspire both new learners and seasoned pros. Guest Bio: James Brundage is a Microsoft MVP who has been heavily involved in PowerShell for over 18 years. He is a former member of the PowerShell team, working there during v2 and v3. He now works as a consultant with Start-Automating, applying his PowerShell expertise to organizations to help solve large-scale problems all around the world. He also has a lot of great projects on GitHub and regularly shares his knowledge at user groups and conferences. Resource Links: https://psturtle.com/https://github.com/StartAutomatinghttps://bsky.app/profile/mrpowershell.comMrPowerShell.comhttps://mrpowershell.com/https://github.com/PowerShellWebhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8l_bQRvMkghttps://andrewpla.tech/linkshttps://discord.gg/pdqhttps://youtu.be/oGG6bKXsdrghttps://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast

Duration:01:02:01

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Unlocking Automation with AI Shell and Desired State Configuration with Jason Helmick

8/25/2025
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we’re live from TechMentor at the Microsoft campus with two incredible guests: longtime advocate, educator, and PM on the PowerShell team at Microsoft - Jason Helmick and newcomer Troy Brown. This special episode captures the heart of community, innovation, and the transformative power of PowerShell—from seasoned insight to beginner breakthroughs. Jason drops serious knowledge on two game-changing technologies: Highlights: Troy Brown's First TechMentor Experience First-time conference-goer Troy Brown shares his experience diving into PowerShell: Resource Links: DSC v3 on GitHubhttps://leanpub.com/thedscv3handbookhttps://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Project-DevOps-Helping-Business/dp/0988262592https://discord.gg/pdqhttps://youtu.be/_f5oYxzkinIhttps://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast

Duration:00:47:50

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Live from TechMentor: Profiles, People, and PowerShell Progress with Sean Wheeler and James Petty

8/18/2025
In this episode, Andrew catches up with Sean Wheeler and James Petty live from TechMentor. What starts as casual conversation about conference camaraderie turns into a rich discussion on learning PowerShell, building effective profiles, AI-assisted scripting, module recommendations, and what's next for the PowerShell Summit. Whether you're new to PowerShell or a seasoned scripter, this episode offers insights, laughs, and actionable advice. Plus, we finally settle (sort of) whether the VS Code sidebar belongs on the left or the right. Key Takeaways Shoutouts & Links https://powershell.orghttps://www.youtube.com/c/PowerShellOrghttps://discord.gg/pdqhttps://youtu.be/hr59kahksIM

Duration:00:43:26

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PSStucco, Accessibility, and the Power of Templating in PowerShell with Gilbert Sanchez & Jake Hildreth

8/11/2025
In this high-energy episode, returning guests Gilbert Sanchez and Jake Hildreth join Andrew for a deep dive into: What begins with a conversation about a live demo gone hilariously sideways turns into an insightful exploration of how PowerShell acts as a launchpad into bigger ecosystems like GitHub, YAML, JSON, and continuous integration pipelines.Bios & Bios: Gilbert Sanchez is a Staff Software Development Engineer at Tesla, specifically working on PowerShell. Formerly known as "Señor Systems Engineer" at Meta. A loud advocate for DEI, DevEx, DevOps, and TDD. Jake Hildreth is a Principal Security Consultant at Semperis, Microsoft MVP, and longtime builder of tools that make identity security suck a little less. With nearly 25 years in IT (and the battle scars to prove it), he specializes in helping orgs secure Active Directory and survive the baroque disaster that is Active Directory Certificate Services. He’s the creator of Locksmith, BlueTuxedo, and PowerPUG!, open-source tools built to make life easier for overworked identity admins. When he’s not untangling Kerberos or wrangling DNS, he’s usually hanging out with his favorite people and most grounding reality check: his wife and daughter. Links https://gilbertsanchez.com/posts/stucco-create-powershell-module/https://jakehildreth.github.io/blog/2025/07/02/PowerShell-Module-Scaffolding-with-PSStucco.htmlhttps://github.com/PSInclusivehttps://jakehildreth.com/https://andrewpla.tech/linkshttps://discord.gg/pdqhttps://pdq.com/podcasthttps://youtu.be/w-z2-0ii96Y

Duration:00:33:38

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From EntraAuth to PSConfEU with Fred Weinmann

8/4/2025
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, host Andrew Pla reunites with PowerShell legend Fred, diving deep into productivity with hotkeys and key bindings, EntraAuth, C# integration, and community reflections from PowerShell Conference EU. Fred shares practical advice for improving your daily workflow, how to extend PowerShell with C#, and why participation in the community—whether through conferences or contributing modules—can be a game-changer for your career. What You’ll Learn: Bio & Links: Fred Weinmann is a seasoned Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft and a renowned PowerShell expert with years of experience designing and implementing scalable solutions. A prolific creator, Fred has developed key tools like PSFramework, PSModuleDevelopment, PSUtil, and PSFramework.Nuget, which empowers developers and IT professionals to optimize their workflows. Passionate about technology and problem-solving, Fred’s innovative approach to PowerShell module development and his commitment to community-driven open-source projects have made him a respected figure in the PowerShell community. https://github.com/FriedrichWeinmann/EntraAuthhttps://github.com/PowershellFrameworkCollective/PSFramework.NuGethttps://github.com/FriedrichWeinmann/stringhttps://andrewpla.tech/linkshttps://psconf.euhttps://github.com/PowershellFrameworkCollective/psframeworkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMSOVwmBXrkhttps://pdq.com/podcasthttps://discord.gg/pdqhttps://youtu.be/TZPy4X6yLjMhttps://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast

Duration:01:10:19