The PowerShell Podcast Navigating the IT Landscape: A Conversation with Joel ’Jaykul’ Bennett

In the latest episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we delve deep into the world of IT with our distinguished guest, Joel “Jaykul” Bennett. From plumbing the depths of GitOps basics to demystifying the role of Kubernetes, Joel leaves no stone unturned. By sharing his journey of self-discovery in finding empowering employers and honing his IT skills, he offers invaluable insights for professionals in the tech sector. Joel also speaks about his all-time favorite conference talks, revealing the nuggets of wisdom he’s gained from his prolific career. But what’s a PowerShell Podcast without diving into the nitty-gritty? Joel also shares about knowing one’s worth in the IT field and gives us a peek into his favorite modules.

The PowerShell Podcast PowerShell Pioneer: A Deep Dive with Microsoft PM Jason Helmick

On the latest episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Microsoft’s very own Jason Helmick, a celebrated PM on the PowerShell team. Jason takes us on a nostalgic journey through the early days of PowerShell while also recounting his critically acclaimed MVA series with Jeffrey Snover. We hear about his major career shift transitioning to Microsoft and delve into his active involvement in the PowerShell community. Unearthing more PowerShell gems, Jason introduces us to the rising star, Crescendo, and enlightens us about the PSCommunity Call. Not to be missed, we also get clued into the game-changing Azure Cloud Shell. Buckle up for a deep dive into the universe of PowerShell with one of its pioneers, Jason Helmick, on the PowerShell Podcast!

The PowerShell Podcast The Matrix of PowerShell: Security and Automation with Researcher Miriam Wiesner

In our latest PowerShell Podcast, we had an insightful discussion with Miriam Wiesner, a renowned Senior Security Researcher at Microsoft and the author of “PowerShell Automation and Scripting for Cybersecurity.” Miriam, who is juggling her roles as a security expert, an author, and a mom, shed light on her journey at Microsoft, talking about the ups and downs she faced. She extended the conversation to her book-writing experience, wherein she balanced work-life pressures to deliver this authoritative guide on PowerShell Automation and Scripting. The discourse was particularly intriguing when it delved into PowerShell security - an area Miriam is so passionate and knowledgeable about. There was certainly so much to learn from our discussion with her!

The PowerShell Podcast Exploring PowerShell, Braid, and beyond with Bruce Payette

In this riveting episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sat down with one of PowerShell’s creators, Bruce Payette. Bruce enlightened us on various topics, from the key design principles that spurred PowerShell’s success to captivating anecdotes from its inception. We dove into parts of PowerShell that Bruce prides himself on, underlining its growth and capabilities. Bruce’s influential book, “PowerShell in Action,” was also a subject of our discussion. Lastly, stepping beyond PowerShell, Bruce introduced us to ‘Braid,’ his intriguing new programming language.

The PowerShell Podcast Educational Odyssey: From Classroom to Cloud with Michael Bender

In this episode, we have a vibrant conversation with Michael Bender who shares his fervor for teaching. We take a deep dive into his educational journey, from academia to course creation at Pluralsight, eventually leading him to his role as a Cloud Advocate at Microsoft. We delve into the significant role of positive feedback, and contemplate how the process of teaching can reveal profound self-insights. Lastly, we discover the origin story of his podcast, ‘Wired for Hybrid’.

The PowerShell Podcast Unveiling Posh: Exploring James Brundage’s Latest Project

In our much-anticipated second interview with James Brundage, marking a year since his last appearance, we delved into a dynamic array of topics. The episode commenced with a rundown of PowerShell Gallery security, addressing listener feedback and concerns. We also spotlighted a curated selection of beneficial modules as suggested by our listeners. The spotlight then shifted to James’ latest brainchild, Posh, unraveling its intricacies and potential. The conversation further unfurled to encompass enlightening discussions on EzOut, the nuances of battling typosquatting, the emergence of a new PowerShell user group, and we learned what dynamic polymorphism is and why that matters.

The PowerShell Podcast Shell-Shocked: PowerShell Gallery Security, Reddit Questions, and more

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we thank our listeners on reaching 60k downloads, discuss Fred’s upcoming security deep dive on Discord, and answer some of Reddit’s biggest questions. We’ll delve into the benefits of PowerShell on macOS and Linux, evaluate PowerShell Gallery security flaws, and examine Christian Ritter and Evotec’s perspectives on creating PSCustomObjects. We also dip into PowerShell Crescendo with Andrew and Jordan. Stay tuned for an exciting mix of insights and best practices.

The PowerShell Podcast Shaun Lawrie: Procrastination, Pixels and PowerShell

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we dive deep into conversation with Shaun Lawrie, an enthusiast who’s made waves in the PowerShell community. We discover Shaun’s love for defaults, and this makes Jordan’s day. He also gives us a sneak peek into his PwshPaint project, illustrating the versatility of PowerShell beyond conventional uses. From making his first GitHub PR to earning recognition from Jeffrey Snover, Shaun’s journey is all about growth, persistence, and innovation. We also explore the unconventional topic of ‘weaponizing procrastination’ where Shaun spills his strategies of turning downtime into productive outputs. Wrapping up with some exciting insights into the PwshSpectreConsole project, this episode is packed with intelligence, creativity, and awesome PowerShell projects!

The PowerShell Podcast From Cloud to Console: Harm Veenstra’s PowerShell Perspectives

We had a cool chat with Harm Veenstra, the guy behind powershellisfun.com. We got into some neat PowerShell stuff like Out-ConsoleGridView and the -PassThru parameter. Harm also gave us the lowdown on when to quit the cloud and spilled the beans on running his blog. Plus, he shared how he keeps up with the quick mojo of the tech world. Tune in for a fun and laid-back tech talk!

Harm Veenstra is a seasoned Microsoft Consultant with an affinity for everything tech. Since beginning his career in 1996 at a Helpdesk, he’s traversed through various specialties, including Citrix, VMware, Storage, and Networking, eventually finding his passion in PowerShell and Microsoft Intune. An ardent tech enthusiast, his hardware and software knowledge spectrum saw an expansion as he navigated from batch to cmd to being a proponent of PowerShell since its second version. Alongside his impressive professional journey, Veenstra is a proud father of two teenagers, a soccer fan, and a high BPM house music aficionado. His keenness for all things Microsoft led him to start a blog site last year, which became quickly popular among tech devotees.

The PowerShell Podcast Björn Sundling. From PowerShell Developer to MVP: An Unfiltered Journey

In our latest PowerShell Podcast, we invited Microsoft MVP Björn Sundling,  on a riveting journey from being a PowerShell developer to securing Azure DevOps repositories. With a passion for speaking seeded from his first year at PSConfEU 2015, his road to the podium wasn’t easy. The podcast was peppered with a detailed discussion on the automated scanner project PSSecretScanner. Offering insights into development technologies, this episode is a whirlwind tour of community involvement and encompasses his love of sharing knowledge.