The PowerShell Podcast Building Fast Tools and Smarter Workflows with Justin Grote

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we welcome back Justin Grote, a Microsoft MVP and open-source powerhouse, for an in-depth and fast-paced conversation. Fresh off his PowerShell Wednesday presentation, Justin shares the thinking behind his latest innovations, including the creation of the high-performance ExcelFast module and his evangelism for dev containers and modern development workflows.

Key topics in this episode include:

• Getting the most from VS Code – Justin shares power-user tips, favorite settings, and the evolution of his 1,000-line configuration file.

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The PowerShell Podcast Building Confidence and Community with PowerShell with Brock Bingham

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Brock Bingham, a longtime PowerShell enthusiast, educator, and community advocate. Recorded live from PDQ Headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah, this episode captures the high energy and camaraderie of a PowerShell Wednesday in person. Brock shares his journey from PowerShell beginner to mentor, his passion for community building, and the power of sharing knowledge with others.
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The PowerShell Podcast PowerShell, Security, and the Path to Mastery.

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we bring you a special double feature! First, we sit down with Lucas Allman live from the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit, where he shares his journey from podcast listener to conference presenter. Then, we chat with Bogdan Calapod live from PDQ HQ, a seasoned security expert and co-founder of Coda, who reflects on his path from hackathon projects to helping organizations secure their environments. Key topics in this episode include:

The PowerShell Podcast Growing with PowerShell and Community Support – Joshua Dearing

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Joshua Dearing, aka _Fortress, _to explore his personal and professional growth through PowerShell, community engagement, and saying yes to new opportunities. Fresh off his first PowerShell Wednesday presentation, Joshua shares the story of how he overcame imposter syndrome, started his blog, and found confidence by getting involved in the PowerShell community. Key topics in this episode include:

• Joshua’s journey with PowerShell and the community

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The PowerShell Podcast Lessons in Leadership from PowerShell Pioneers Jeffrey Snover and Don Jones

In this very special episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with two legends of the PowerShell world: Jeffrey Snover, the inventor of PowerShell, and Don Jones, bestselling author, teacher, and longtime PowerShell community builder. Recorded live at the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit, this conversation is packed with personal insights, impactful moments, and the kind of storytelling that only Snover and Jones can deliver. 

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The PowerShell Podcast The Powershell Podcast Summit sessions with Adam Rivera, Asmar Fontenot, & Luis Orta

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we bring you another Summit Sessions special recorded live at the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2025! This episode is a celebration of first-time attendees, newcomers to the PowerShell community, and those discovering their voice in tech. Andrew Pla sits down with passionate IT professionals who share their personal stories of growth, connection, and finding purpose through PowerShell and community.
Whether you’re just starting your automation journey or you’re looking to reconnect with your “why,” this episode is packed with inspiration, encouragement, and honest reflections on what it means to grow in public, contribute meaningfully, and be part of something bigger.

The PowerShell Podcast The PowerShell Podcast Summit 2025 – Missy, Leslie, & Hailey

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we bring you a special edition live from the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2025 — the Summit Sessions! This episode is packed with energy, community stories, and career inspiration as Andrew Pla chats with community leaders, organizers, and first-time contributors about what makes this event and the PowerShell community so special.

Guests in this episode include:

• Missy Januszko – Longtime content director of the Summit reflects on her years of shaping the conference, what makes a great CFP (Call for Papers), and her decision to pass the torch to the next generation of leaders.
• Leslie Brendible– Steps up in a big way to help lead this year’s Summit, sharing her background in event planning, her love for connecting people, and her thoughts on community and representation.
• Haley Phillips – PowerShell MVP and champion of soft skills, vulnerability, and personal development in tech. Haley dives into mentorship, therapy, imposter syndrome, and how modeling behavior can shape the culture of teams and communities.

The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/87axet9zvyQ

The PowerShell Podcast PowerShell Summit Bar Sessions 2025 – David R

In this casual bar-session chat recorded at the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2025, host Andrew Pla sits down with David R, a first-time attendee with a passion for learning PowerShell. David shares how the PowerShell Podcast itself inspired him to attend and helped shape his scripting journey. What began as a work assignment turned into a powerful learning path, community connection, and a personal transformation.

The PowerShell Podcast PowerShell Summit Bar Sessions 2025 – Frank Lesniak

In this episode of the PowerShell Summit 2025 Bar Sessions, Frank Lesniak makes a triumphant return to the podcast. Frank has taken the reigns In this two-sided interview, Frank flips the script and interviews Andrew, but only after we talk about how his week is going, fine dining, how to grow in your career and capitalize on opportunity, the value of empowering others, and more!

Links:

The PowerShell Podcast: https://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast 

The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HoYKzgiJxkk

The PowerShell Podcast PowerShell Summit Bar Sessions 2025 – Steven Judd

In this episode of the PowerShell Summit Bar Sessions we talk with Steven Judd. We talk about Summit, Sean Kearney Spirit award, community, career, and more!

Steven Judd is a 25+ year IT Pro

Links:
Get more updates from Summit from LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewplatech/

https://blog.stevenjudd.com/My-Content-List/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenjudd/

https://www.powershellsummit.org/

https://mvp.stevenjudd.com https://mydemoswork.com

https://store.stevenjudd.com

 all proceeds go towards buying more swag to give away (he has a lot, trust me)

PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6WTIsOnT5PU

The PowerShell Podcast: https://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast