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In the latest episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Microsoft PM Steven Bucher to dive into Project Mercury, a cutting-edge CLI tool designed to provide an interactive shell session for chatting with language models. Steven walks us through the functionalities of Project Mercury and how users can leverage this innovative tool. He also shares his approach to product management, reflecting on his growth in the role over the past couple of years. We explore the importance of empowering others and how it serves as a pivotal goal in Steven’s professional journey. Join us for an enlightening conversation that blends technical knowledge with leadership wisdom.

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In this special holiday episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we are joined by the incredibly talented Gilbert Sanchez. We dive into the world of PSScriptAnalyzer and use it as a gateway to explore and understand the Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) in PowerShell. Gilbert walks us through a live demo and highlights some powerful ways to leverage the AST to analyze and improve our PowerShell code. As a special holiday treat, Gilbert comes bearing gifts—several awesome PowerShell modules that listeners can start using today. Guest bio and links: 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. Podcast Highlights - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4IUH1vI6U8 ScriptAnalyzer blog - https://gilbertsanchez.com/posts/sharing-custom-psscriptanalyzer-rules/ https://links.gilbertsanchez.com https://gist.github.com/HeyItsGilbert/c832cdab8eeee2ae385df12ce5e68dda PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TX2r6ewSwjg…

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Miriam Wiesner on Identity Hygiene, Security Tools, and Finding Balance 40:42

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In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Miriam Wiesner, a Senior Security Research Program Manager at Microsoft, to dive into the fascinating world of security and identity hygiene. Miriam shares her expertise on the GraphAPI and the critical importance of maintaining proper identity hygiene in today's digital landscape. We explore the day-to-day life of a security researcher and discuss how tools like script block logging can provide invaluable insights. Miriam also highlights the power of Kusto for analyzing data and solving complex challenges in the security space. In addition to technical insights, Miriam opens up about the challenges of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, offering a candid look at the human side of working in a demanding and impactful field. Guest Bio and links: Miriam C. Wiesner is a Sr. Security Research Program Manager at Microsoft with over 15 years of experience in IT and IT Security. She has held various positions, including Administrator/System Engineer, Software Developer, Premier Field Engineer, Program Manager, and Security Consultant and Pentester. She is also a renowned creator of open-source tools based in PowerShell, including EventList and JEAnalyzer. She was invited multiple times to present her research behind her tools at many international conferences like Black Hat (USA, Europe & Asia), PSConf EU, MITRE ATT&CK workshop, and more. Miriam is the author of the book "PowerShell Automation and Scripting for CyberSecurity: Hacking and Defense for Red and Blue Teamers." Outside of work, Miriam is a dedicated wife and mother, residing with her family near Nuremberg, Germany. Previous episode with Miriam - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Csw8YYGyCg&pp=ygUObWlyaWFtIHdpZXNuZXI%3D Practical PowerShell Empowerment For Protectors - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgqbR-7O7TI&pp=ygUObWlyaWFtIHdpZXNuZXI%3D Echoes of Intrusion: Demystifying commonly used MS Graph API Attacks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDK5xYx1rKg&t=677s&pp=ygUObWlyaWFtIHdpZXNuZXI%3D PowerShell ❤️ the Blue Team - https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/powershell-the-blue-team/ https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoftsentinelblog/the-power-of-data-collection-rules-detect-disabling-windows-defender-real-time-p/4236540 PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ Listen to the PowerShell Podcast: https://powershellpodcast.podbean.com/…

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PowerShell Evolution with Sean Wheeler: What's new in PS 7.5, AIShell, & More! 59:07

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In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we welcome back Sean Wheeler, Lead Documentarian at Microsoft for PowerShell, to catch up on the latest developments in the PowerShell ecosystem. Sean dives into the updates with PSResourceGet, the powerful enhancements in PowerShell 7.5, and the groundbreaking potential of the AI Shell project, designed to transform command-line experiences with artificial intelligence. We also get a recap of Sean’s experience at SpiceWorld, highlighting community insights and key takeaways from the event. Packed with expert tips and exciting news, this episode is a must-listen for PowerShell enthusiasts and IT pros alike! Guest Bio and links: Sean Wheeler is the lead documentarian for PowerShell at Microsoft. For over 25 years at Microsoft, he's delivered many workshops on scripting, debugging, and advanced troubleshooting. Using scripting, he's created tools to help customers collect and analyze data used to troubleshoot and optimize their environments. State of Sysadmin 2025 - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/33F373L https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/utility-modules/aishell/aishell-overview https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/gallery/powershellget/psresourceget-release-notes?view=powershellget-3.x https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/gallery/powershellget/supported-repositories?view=powershellget-3.x https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/whats-new/what-s-new-in-powershell-75?view=powershell-7.4 https://mikefrobbins.github.io/psdocs-how-to/ https://github.com/PowerShell/Community-Blog https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/PSStyle Sean's blog and links to socials - https://sdwheeler.github.io/seanonit/ PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ Listen to the PowerShell Podcast: https://powershellpodcast.podbean.com/…

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Turning the tables. An interview with Andrew Pla 34:55

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In this episode, we turn the tables and interview Andrew Pla. We explore Andrew's back story, find out how he got started in IT, and discover where his love of PowerShell comes from. We also discuss his journey from community member to advocate to PowerShell MVP. Get to know Andrew Pla! Guest Bio and links: Andrew Pla is the host of the PowerShell Podcast, Microsoft Powershell MVP, and Community Manager at PDQ. Andrew has an extensive IT background and expertise in PowerShell. He loves interacting with the community, mentoring, and spreading the good word about PowerShell. Website: https://andrewpla.tech Socials: @AndrewPlaTech Blog from Fred about our mentorship: https://allthingspowershell.blogspot.com/2018/12/the-roi-of-teaching-others.html?q=andrew+pla First PowerShell Summit blog post: https://andrewpla.tech/personal/powershell%20summit/2018/04/22/PowerShell-Summit-=-Expectations-Exceeded/ https://allthingspowershell.blogspot.com/2018/12/the-roi-of-teaching-others.html?q=andrew+pla https://andrewpla.tech/personal/powershell%20summit/2018/04/22/PowerShell-Summit-=-Expectations-Exceeded/ PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ Listen to the PowerShell Podcast: https://powershellpodcast.podbean.com/…

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Jordan Returns: A Fun Dive into Life, PowerShell, and Beyond 55:48

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In this special episode, we catch up with our former cohost, Jordan, and hear about his journey since leaving the PowerShell Podcast. Jordan shares an exciting life update, offers invaluable advice on how PowerShell has shaped his career and participates in our fun "This or That" segment. We reminisce about our favorite podcast moments, discuss a fantastic new PowerShell module for analyzing DKIM records, and explore how Jordan’s perspective on PowerShell and automation has evolved. This episode is packed with laughs, insights, and a dose of nostalgia for long-time listeners. Guest Bio and links: Jordan was a host on the PowerShell Podcast and is a PowerShell lover. You can find him writing code and attending PowerShell Summit 2025 2025 State of System Administration - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/33F373L PowerShell Script Roast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e58aMWyjf-Y Invoke-SpfDkimDmarc - https://github.com/T13nn3s/Invoke-SpfDkimDmarc https://x.com/DevOpsJordan http://linkedin.com/in/hammondjordan https://bsky.app/profile/andrewpla.tech https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewplatech/…

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Growth, Grit, and Community with Steven Judd & Kevin Laux 40:28

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In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Steven Judd and Kevin Laux for insights and inspiration from the PowerShell community. Steven shares his experiences overcoming the hurdles of live demos, recounts the highlights of PowerShell Saturday NC, and reveals the story behind his iconic bling and love for puns. He delves into the importance of "practice makes progress," encouraging listeners to embrace growth through consistent effort. Kevin Laux joins the conversation to discuss his journey with PowerShell, his role with the Research Triangle PowerShell User Group (RTPSUG), and the impact of community involvement. Guest Bio and links: Steven Judd is a 25+ year IT Pro and most recently an Infrastructure Engineer https://shortcutyour.life https://github.com/stevenjudd/safelydetonate Kevin Laux is an experienced DevOps leader and PowerShell expert with a track record of improving automation and productivity https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinlaux/ https://www.youtube.com/@RTPSUG PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170…

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PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, and MVP Wisdom with Christian Ritter 37:30

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Join us as we chat with Microsoft MVP Christian Ritter about all things PowerShell and beyond! Christian dives into his journey to becoming an MVP, his insights on Microsoft Graph, and the impact it's having in the PowerShell community. We also explore the growing PowerShell community in Germany and get an exciting preview of the upcoming PowerShell Saturday event. Whether you’re a PowerShell novice or a seasoned pro, this episode has something for everyone Guest Bio and links: Christian Ritter is a father of two, Microsoft MVP, PowerShell aficionado, blog author, and the founder #PSUGFFM https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSBluesky https://garytown.com/dell-command-update-install-manage-via-powershell https://psugffm.odoo.com/pssaturday https://github.com/HCRitter/PSMSGraphFunctions https://hcritter.devdojo.com/automating-sign-in-analysis-with-powershell-and-microsoft-graph https://github.com/microsoftgraph/entra-powershell https://linktr.ee/hcritter PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170 Listen to the PowerShell Podcast: https://powershellpodcast.podbean.com/…

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The Importance of Community in Tech. Mike Kanakos and Phil Bossman 28:20

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In this episode, we dive into all things community and PowerShell Saturday, from preparation and organization to the impact of community-driven events on career growth. We chat about what led up to the big day, our personal experiences, and why attending conferences, user groups, and community events can be game-changing for anyone in tech. Find your next step and be the community! Guest Bio and links: Mike Kanakos is a three-time Microsoft MVP award recipient and currently manages the Foundational Services and Automation team at Align Technology, the company behind Invisalign braces. He leads a team that develops automation tools for Azure AD, Active Directory, and Single Sign-On, with the goal of automating processes and eliminating tedious tasks for various teams. https://bsky.app/profile/mikekanakos.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekanakos/ https://x.com/MikeKanakos https://commandline.ninja/ Phil Bossman is a Microsoft MVP and PowerShell enthusiast with a passion for learning and efficiency in all things. Phil is currently a Cloud Architect and computing expert in the Raleigh, NC area. Phil is a co-organizer of the Research Triangle PowerShell User Group @rtpsug. https://bsky.app/profile/schlauge.bsky.social https://schlauge.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/philbossman/ https://x.com/Schlauge PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170…

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Listener Voices: Reflections on PowerShell Saturday NC with Rafael Garcia, Kevin O'Connor, and Ryan Park 32:12

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In this special episode of the PowerShell Podcast, recorded at PowerShell Saturday NC, we sit down with Rafael Garcia and Kevin O'Connor to discuss their experiences at the conference. They share their key takeaways, favorite sessions, and the excitement of connecting with the PowerShell community in person. We also chat with Ryan Park, diving into his background, his favorite talks from the event, and tips he has for PowerShell enthusiasts. Along the way, we explore some fun stories and personal insights from each guest, giving listeners a well-rounded view of the event and what makes PowerShell Saturday NC special. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the conference, with plenty of learning and laughter to go around! Guest Bio and links: Rafael Garcia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafael-garcia-066b20185/ Ryan Park - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-park-09b25b160/ Kevin O'Connor - https://www.linkedin.com/in/koconnor0/ PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170…

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Cross-Platform PowerShell and Sending Emails with Frank Lesniak & Neha Patil 50:32

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In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we dive into the world of cross-platform PowerShell with Frank Lesniak, who shares insights from his recent talk at PowerShell Saturday NC. Frank explores some unique use cases for PowerShell across different platforms and opens up about his interests beyond the scripting language. We also chat with Neha Patil, a first-time speaker with a background in computer science. Neha shares her impressions of PowerShell as someone with experience with many languages, and gives us a glimpse into Mailozaurr, the tool she presented at the event. Learn how Mailozaurr simplifies sending stylish and professional emails directly from PowerShell. Links: PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170 Frank Lesniak: https://x.com/franklesniak https://linkedin.com/in/flesniak https://github.com/franklesniak The cross platform talk repo: https://github.com/franklesniak/powershell-xplat Slides: https://github.com/franklesniak/powershell-xplat/blob/main/PowerShell%20Everywhere%20-%20Unleashing%20the%20Power%20of%20Cross-Platform%20Scripting.pdf https://github.com/franklesniak/PowerShell_Resources/blob/master/PSScriptAnalyzerSettings.psd1 : https://newhomefordcas.funraise.org/ Neha Patil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nehapatil0707/ https://github.com/neha7799/Mailozaurr https://github.com/EvotecIT/Mailozaurr https://evotec.xyz/mailozaurr-new-mail-toolkit-smtp-imap-pop3-with-support-for-oauth-2-0-and-graphapi-for-powershell/…

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Exploring Redfish Protocol, Data Science, and PowerShell with Blake Cherry & Danny Stutz 48:05

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In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, I sit down with Blake Cherry to discuss the Redfish Protocol and its impact on simplifying data center hardware management, drawing insights from his talk at PowerShell Saturday, NC. We explore how Redfish is reshaping IT systems at scale. I also speak with Danny Stutz, who dives into the intersection of PowerShell and Data Science, covering topics like AI, data analysis, and K-means clustering, all applied to real-world use cases using PowerShell. Whether you're managing hardware or looking to integrate advanced data science techniques into your scripts, this episode has something for everyone! Guest Bio and links: Blake Cherry - Senior Consultant in Enterprise Technology at West Monroe www.linkedin.com/in/blake-cherry-333053148 https://github.com/Blakelishly/PowerShellRedfishTools https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmQTIRQjl8U&pp=ygUbc3dvcmRmaXNoIHBvd2Vyc2hlbGwgc3VtbWl0 Danny Stutz - Cybersecurity & Enterprise Technology Architect at West Monroe https://x.com/danny_stutz https://github.com/danstutz https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-stutz/ https://discord.gg/pdq https://x.com/andrewplatech https://linkedin.com/in/andrewplatech PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170…

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Culinary to Command Line: Catching Up with Drew McClellan 44:22

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In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we welcome back the "bestsest in the midwestest" Drew McClellan, who shares his recent promotion from Jr. Sysadmin to SysAdmin II. Drew talks about how he uses PowerShell in his daily role, tackling new software implementations and projects, and his approach to continuous learning. We also dive into how the OnRamp experience at PowerShell Summit helped prepare him. As a bonus, Drew, a chef for 10 years, dishes out some recipe recommendations to Andrew! Links: https://discord.gg/pdq https://github.com/vexx32/PSKoans https://clatent.com/2024/09/simple-tip-for-github-copilot/ https://jeffbrown.tech/powershell-advanced-functions https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=justin-grote.powershell-extension-pack PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170…

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Spectre Console and TUI Magic with Shaun Lawrie 1:07:53

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On this episode of The PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Shaun Lawrie to discuss terminal user interfaces (TUIs) and his work on the PWSHSpectreConsole project. Shaun shares insights into the world of TUIs, offers valuable career advice, and talks about his journey in tech. Tune in for practical tips and an in-depth look at what it takes to thrive in the PowerShell ecosystem. Guest Bio and links: Shaun Lawrie is an IT professional from Wellington, New Zealand, with a passion for automating his jobs away. He's worked in QA, development, site reliability, and delivery with some of the largest web platforms in New Zealand over the last ten years. He's currently the Platform Engineering Lead at PartsTrader Markets Limited leading a team responsible for improving delivery processes, maintaining quality, and automating all of the things. Resource links: https://youtu.be/PwRCpTXI5o0?si=dZ8mXIBO78E7ARnj https://github.com/ShaunLawrie/PresentingGamingPowerShellForFunAndProfit https://pwshspectreconsole.com/guides/upgrading-to-v2/ https://shaunlawrie.com/ https://github.com/ShaunLawrie/Presentations/tree/main/2024-09-12-PwshSpectreConsole https://github.com/ShaunLawrie/PwshPaint https://github.com/StartAutomating/HelpOut https://x.com/shaun_lawrie PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlHDD2o6l7E…

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Innovating with PowerShell: Micah Shonyo’s Path to C# Mastery 42:04

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In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Micah Shonyo to explore his inspiring journey into PowerShell, from his early days learning the language to his current projects. We dive into the story behind his Microsoft Cluster Management module, discussing what motivated him to create it and how it helps sysadmins. Micah also shares how learning PowerShell opened the door for him to start using C#, blending scripting with development to elevate his technical skills. We wrap up the conversation with insights into his career goals and aspirations for the future. Guest Bio and links: Micah is a sysadmin who loves PowerShell. He spends his days drinking Dr. Pepper, making modules, and automating any issue that comes across his plate. PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170 https://office365itpros.com/2024/09/03/tojsonstring-method https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZebaHiPikI https://discord.gg/pdq https://github.com/SaintSatan69/MS-Cluster https://github.com/SaintSatan69/MicahShell…

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Building Modern PowerShell Solutions: Justin Grote on TUIs, .NET, and Module Magic 1:18:48

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In this episode, we chat with Justin Grote about his work with PwshSpectreConsole and the power of TUIs in PowerShell scripting. Justin takes us through his impressive collection of PowerShell modules—ModulePath, GallerySync, and ModuleFast—and how they enhance the PowerShell experience. We also explore the advantages of .NET's Common Language Runtime (CLR) in PowerShell, using Spectre.Console as a prime example. Finally, Justin shares his thoughts on transitioning from Windows PowerShell to PowerShell 7 and the performance and feature benefits that come with the upgrade. Guest Bio and links: Justin Grote is a Datacenter Solutions Architect, Open-Source Developer, and Microsoft MVP. Justin has built his professional career leveraging PowerShell to solve and automate interesting business problems. Unfortunately, he can't PowerShell his dog to be less aggressive on his face licks. PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170 https://discord.gg/pdq https://aka.ms/psdiscord https://gilbertsanchez.com/posts/obsidian-and-adhd/ https://sid-500.com/2024/09/03/powershell-calculate-the-total-size-of-files/ https://github.com/HCRitter/PSClippy https://pwshspectreconsole.com/ https://github.com/JustinGrote https://twitter.com/justinwgrote https://twitter.com/AndrewPlaTech…

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Behind the Code: Adam Driscoll on PowerShell Universal and Work-Life Balance 53:40

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