Establishing a connection with listeners requires that podcast guests show up to record with hosts from a state of empathy. In this episode, Ron Macklin shares that empathy is the key to creating a dialogue that the audience can't stop listening to. By being an empathic guest, you position yourself Read More
In Episode 352, Ben and Scott discuss their workflow and approach for “Read it later” services and Scott introduces Ben to a new service he’s started using called Omnivore. Then they discuss a new feature coming to a SharePoint site and e-mail inbox near you – newsletter publishing from SharePoint. Read More
In podcasting, being a master interviewer requires going beyond casual chit-chat with guests. You must hone your skills to create meaningful emotional connections with your guests. In this episode, Nicole Christina shares techniques to transcend surface-level conversations and build genuine emotional rapport with your guests. By mastering these skills, you'll Read More
In Episode 351, Ben and Scott catch up on some of the latest news around Power Automate, Microsoft Entra, and Microsoft Excel. First, they discuss the Public Preview of Application Insights integration with Power Automate for debugging your cloud flows. Next, they break down the still in Private Preview features Read More
Does podcast guesting ever make you feel nervous, anxious, or uneasy? It doesn't have to be that way! In this episode, Rhysa Sisco explains how to identify the state of your nervous system so you can build a toolbox to feel more confident, communicate more effectively, and deliver a powerhouse Read More
In Episode 350, Ben and Scott talk about some of the ambiguity in features between several types of Teams channels, a new model that includes access to Microsoft Learn for those taking role-based Microsoft certification exams, and a simplified experience for creating and managing CDN endpoints using Azure Front Door Read More
Do you struggle to stay consistent with your podcasting efforts? Would you like to develop the habit of creating content on a regular basis in a way that builds the loyalty of your audience? In this episode, Pete A Turner shares how you can develop your podcasting repetition muscle, ultimately Read More
In Episode 349, Ben and Scott talk through considerations for working with Azure Policy to enable diagnostic settings at scale. Along the way they also talk about helpful tools that are available that can help you get your environment configured the way you need even quicker. Like what you hear Read More
Discover the secrets to becoming omnipresent in the digital landscape and creating a global presence that attracts your ideal clients, even while you sleep or travel the world. In this episode, Dr. Barrett Matthews reveals the power of leveraging various media platforms to convey your message directly to those actively Read More
In Episode 348, Ben and Scott start the discussion focusing on the shifting dynamics of open-source tool access for customers, particularly in light of HashiCorp’s decision to transition to a Business Source License (BSL). This move essentially limits what competitors can do with their code, requiring them to acquire a Read More
Did you know that you can get a stamp of approval from Google? It's better known as the Google Knowledge Panel. (It's the information box on the right-hand side of Google Search Results.) You've seen it when you Google the name of somebody famous. In this episode, Jason Barnard explains Read More
In Episode 347, Ben and Scott sit down with Merill Fernando to discuss the tools and content Merill is building to support Microsoft Entra customers. Merill is a Principal Product Manager in the Microsoft CAT team with a focus on Microsoft Graph for Identity and brings his experiences working with Read More
Podcast guesting is powerful for many reasons, but one of the most overlooked benefits is audience development from podcast guesting. In this episode, Cristina Marcello explains how to create a podcast guest booking strategy, identify the best-fit shows, and what to do after the interview to engage and develop your Read More
In Episode 346, Ben and Scott discuss how some of the recent attacks on Microsoft 365 customers have led to Microsoft, in partnership with CISA, offering expanded cloud logging capabilities to all customers for no additional charge. Like what you hear and want to support the show? Check out our Read More
Discover the untapped potential of YouTube as a platform for podcast distribution and audience discovery. In this episode, Travis Albritton reveals game-changing strategies to transform your audio podcast into captivating video content. Learn how to seamlessly integrate video into your existing workflow, utilizing affordable equipment and free editing software. Get Read More
In episode 345, Ben and Scott discuss the upcoming Microsoft 365 Backup and Microsoft 365 Archive services, as well as the pricing and value of Microsoft Co-Pilot. Microsoft 365 backup and Microsoft 365 archive services will provide users with options for backing up data in Microsoft 365, including SharePoint, OneDrive, Read More
In this episode, James Cridland takes us on a journey into the past, present, and future of podcasting. Learn valuable insights and perspectives on the evolving podcasting landscape while gaining a deeper understanding of the trends, innovations, and potential opportunities. From emerging technologies to evolving listener behaviors, explore the exciting Read More
In Episode 344, Ben and Scott invite Andrew Connell, SharePoint developer extraordinaire and founder of Voitanos on the show to talk about your options when it comes to developing modern web applications that interact with SharePoint and Teams. There’s a lot to unpack here – when or even should you Read More
The digital landscape is evolving more rapidly than ever before. As a result, the way people create and consume content online is changing. According to many experts, the role of human involvement in content creation is uncertain at best. As podcast guests and podcast hosts, adapting to these changes is Read More
In Episode 343, Ben and Scott start to tackle the great renaming of Azure Active Directory to Microsoft Entra ID (or MEID). Except for the places that it didn’t get renamed. It’s not confusing at all. They discuss the implications of the rename and the potential confusion it could cause, Read More
