Best Powerbi Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 293 - Microsoft Fabric March 2025 Feature Summary Part 2 42:07

22h ago42:07

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This is episode 293 recorded on May 6th, 2025 where John & Jason talk the Microsoft Fabric March 2025 Feature Summary including Data Science, Data Warehouse, Real-time Intelligence, and Data Factory.By John White & Jason Himmelstein

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SharePoint Roadmap Pitstop April 2025 16:59

3d ago16:59

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The Easter Bunny hopped and in SharePoint tech terms - the SharePoint Easter eggs were hoppin' into your Microsoft 365 tenants! This month's (eggs) updates include: Viva Connections cards in SharePoint agents, SharePoint eSignature for Microsoft Word, SharePoint quick steps to automate common tasks and workflows, new document library template: "Res…

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Episode 292 - Microsoft Fabric March 2025 Feature Summary 37:59

14d ago37:59

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This is episode 292 recorded on April 22nd, 2025 where John & Jason talk the Microsoft Fabric February 2025 Feature Summary including Fabric Platform, OneLake, and Data Engineering.By John White & Jason Himmelstein

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The Biggest Improvements Announced at FabCon, and the Ever-Widening Gap Between Adoption and Capabilities 28:21

17d ago28:21

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What’s the value of a long-awaited feature? Well, that depends. Have you ever tried explaining a fiscal calendar that doesn’t believe in months? This week, Rob Collie and Justin Mannhardt dive into the latest Microsoft Fabric updates, including the long-rumored, almost-mythical custom calendar support in DAX, the highly requested user-defined funct…

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Episode 291 - Power BI March 2025 Feature Summary 42:34

23d ago42:34

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This is episode 291 recorded on April 11th, 2025 where John & Jason talk the Microsoft Power BI March 2025 Feature Summary including Desktop start-up performance improvements, Copilot improvements, cool stuff with PBIP & TMDL, and lots of modeling improvements.By John White & Jason Himmelstein

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Episode 290 - FabCon news recap 38:11

27d ago38:11

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This is episode 290 recorded on April 8th, 2025 where John & Jason talk the news coming out of the Microsoft Fabric Community Conference in Las Vegas.By John White & Jason Himmelstein

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SharePoint roadmap pitstop March 2025 26:26

1M ago26:26

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March Madness in SharePoint tech terms means the SharePoint team worked like mad to deliver a lot of great new tech: Create pages with Copilot in SharePoint, Viva Connections: New News experience, SharePoint agents: New usage reports, a new Table toolbar, annotation layout and tools for editing PDFs, approval workflows to any list or library, OCR f…

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What is Data Wrangling 7:09

1M ago7:09

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Ever felt like your data is speaking an alien language? In this episode of The Analytics Pod, we unravel the mysteries of data wrangling and cleaning. Learn why it’s crucial to tidy up your datasets, how to handle missing values and outliers, and the best practices for ensuring your data is reliable and ready for analysis. From understanding common…

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Episode 289 - Microsoft Fabric February 2025 Feature Summary 41:41

1M ago41:41

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This is episode 289 recorded on March 21th, 2025 where John & Jason talk the Microsoft Fabric February 2025 Feature Summary including API updates, Monitoring changes, Security updates, and AI Skill enhancements.By John White & Jason Himmelstein

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Data, Data, and Metadata: Letting ChatGPT Interpret Power BI Output 16:17

1M ago16:17

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What happens when you hand off your Power BI output to ChatGPT and ask it to make sense of your world? You might be surprised. This week, Rob shares a deeply personal use case. One that ties together two major themes we've been exploring: Gen AI is reshaping the way we think about dashboards. To get real value out of AI, you need more than just dat…

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Episode 288 - Power BI February 2025 Feature Summary 30:39

2M ago30:39

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This is episode 288 recorded on March 19th, 2025 where John & Jason talk the Microsoft Fabric February 2025 Feature Summary, specifically the Power BI section, including a new baseline version of Power BI Desktop, Copilot changes for Power BI, a trick to get conditional formatting for Visual Calcs working, and performance improvements for Direct La…

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Get to know Copilot 56:33

2M ago56:33

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There is so much to learn about Microsoft 365 Copilot, it helps to have someone translate Copilot into practical knowledge, tips, and tricks. We chat with TJ Devine, one of Microsoft's foremost experts in Copilot - to hear how it evolves AND how best to talk about it - to understand what you can do with AI in Microsoft 365. You'll hear TJ touch on …

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Episode 287 - Microsoft Fabric January 2025 Feature Summary 35:31

2M ago35:31

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This is episode 287 recorded on March 13th, 2025 where John & Jason talk the Microsoft Fabric January 2025 Feature Summary including Python Notebooks in preview, Lineage enhancements to spark notebooks, lots of DBA enhancements to Data Warehouse, Tenant Level Private Link for Databases, and CI/CD preview for most of Fabric.…

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Time-Series Analysis: Forecasting the Future with Data Magic 8:16

2M ago8:16

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🔮 Ever wish you could predict the future? Well, with Time-Series Analysis, you kinda can! In this episode, we break down how businesses forecast sales, how weather predictions work, and how Netflix somehow knows exactly what you want to watch next. 📊 What You’ll Learn: ✅ What time-series analysis is and why it matters ✅ The key components: trends, …

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Episode 286 - Power BI January 2025 Feature Summary 29:07

2M ago29:07

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This is episode 286 recorded on March 12th, 2025 where John & Jason talk the Microsoft Fabric January 2025 Feature Summary, specifically the Power BI section, including Storytelling updates for the PowerPoint Add-in, Semantic Model version history, TMDL view in Power BI Desktop, and more.By John White & Jason Himmelstein

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Deep M365Con learning with Laura and Rez 43:08

2M ago43:08

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Are you ready for deep thoughts on deep learning with Laura Rogers and Noorez Khamis? Laura is an MVP and founder of IW Mentor, who brings a wealth of knowledge in SharePoint and Microsoft 365. Rez is also an MVP and CTO at Creospark with an extensive background on the depths of SharePoint and Microsoft 365. Together, they bring us insights of in-p…

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A/B Testing 6:26

2M ago6:26

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Ever wondered how companies decide which button color, headline, or email subject line gets the best response? The answer: A/B Testing! In this episode of The Analytics Pod, we break down the science of experimentation and how it fuels data-driven decisions. Join us as we explore: ✅ What A/B testing is and why it’s essential ✅ Real-world examples f…

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AI Agents, Business Bros, and Snake Oil 39:47

2M ago39:47

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AI agents are making big waves, but are they the future of business or just another passing trend? In this episode, Rob Collie and Justin Mannhardt explore the rise of AI agents, what they actually do, and why the excitement might be a little premature. They unpack the risks, the rewards, and how leaders can navigate the hype with a bit of caution …

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Setting Up A Data Environment 9:02

2M ago9:02

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Imagine your analytics environment as your personal data lab—the place where raw data transforms into meaningful insights. But what does it take to set up an efficient, scalable, and secure analytics environment? We’re breaking it all down for you! What’s Inside This Episode? 🔹 On-Prem vs. Cloud Analytics : Should you host your analytics on-premise…

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One Data Model to Rule them All? 28:19

2M ago28:19

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Listener John sent in a classic question: should you build one all-encompassing data model, or should each part of your business have its own? If you think the answer is black and white, well, welcome to the world of data modeling, where nuance reigns supreme. Rob and Justin dive deep into the pros, cons, and inevitable mistakes of both approaches.…

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SharePoint roadmap pitstop February 2025 49:52

2M ago49:52

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No extra day this year. No matter, the product team crammed a lot of goodness into the 28 days of Feb'2025. The busy'ness delivered: Viva Connections: User-created cards, Copilot Visual Creator powered by Clipchamp, Microsoft Lists: Forms updates, SharePoint: Updated document libraries, Improved Microsoft Lists links in Teams chats and channels, Pr…

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Post-publication impact of SharePoint pages 19:23

2M ago19:23

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Take an audio tutorial tour that covers 10 ways to make a SharePoint page work for you, after you publish them! After your page looks great and is ready for your audience—make a plan to put that page as close to your reader as possible. Share it directly to them - intact - without requiring them to click away from where they are already focused and…

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Emerging Trends In Data Analytics 7:55

2M ago7:55

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Ready to uncover the hottest trends transforming the world of data analytics? In this episode of The Analytics Pod, we explore how cutting-edge tools and techniques—like augmented analytics, real-time insights, and AI-powered predictions—are reshaping how businesses and individuals harness data. Join us as we chat about everything from democratizin…

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Data Ethics and Privacy 6:33

2M ago6:33

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Ever wondered why you keep getting those oddly specific ads or how companies handle the data you share with them? In this episode of The Analytics Pod, we take a deep dive into the essentials of data ethics and privacy. We’ll break down why respecting user consent, transparency, data minimization, and security isn’t just good manners—it’s the law i…

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Miller's Theorem: A Principle for Getting Off the Fence 16:01

2M ago16:01

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Ever find yourself overthinking a problem until you’ve thought yourself right into a corner? Yeah, we’ve been there too. But what if there was a way to cut through the noise and just know when something is a good idea? Enter Miller’s Theorem, a simple but sneaky-effective thought experiment that’s been kicking around in our conversations for years.…

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Building a data driven culture 5:24

2M ago5:24

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Ever wonder why some teams confidently make decisions using clear, measurable data while others rely on gut feelings and guesswork? In this episode of The Analytics Pod, Kevin takes you through the core principles of building a data-driven culture that elevates your entire organization. From securing leadership buy-in and implementing the right too…

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Data Maturity Models 7:46

2M ago7:46

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Ready to level up your data game? In this episode of The Analytics Pod, we’re diving into analytics maturity models—your roadmap for evolving from basic, ad-hoc reporting to advanced, AI-driven insights. We’ll explore the four stages of analytics maturity (descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive) and reveal exactly how each one transf…

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Rethinking the ROI of Dashboards 39:01

3M ago39:01

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For years, dashboards have been the go-to for business intelligence. Built with the best intentions, loaded with visuals, and meant to empower decision-makers. But are they actually delivering? A recent Reddit thread raised a tough question: "Has anyone here moved away from dashboards as their main source of insights?" It’s not the usual “Dashboard…

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Why the Data Gene is (Still) Under-Represented in Management 16:36

3M ago16:36

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Ever sat in a meeting, watching a decision unfold that makes zero sense—bad for business, bad for employees—while the data that should be guiding the way is ignored? You’re not alone. In this solo episode, Rob Collie takes on a question that’s been circling for years: why aren’t more people with a data-driven mindset in leadership positions? The an…

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SharePoint roadmap pitstop January 2025 21:17

3M ago21:17

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Kicking off 2025 with a bang, and a BIG SharePoint event. January 2025 brought a lot of new offerings: Viva Connections on the SharePoint app bar, Pay-as-you-go billing model for SharePoint agents, Re-imagined Hero web part, Viva Engage: Leadership feed, Editorial card web part, Accessibility assistant tool for SharePoint pages, SharePoint pages: F…

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The Data Gene Transforms Non-Football Fans into Fantasy Football Devotees, w/ Adam Harstad 1:24:17

3M ago1:24:17

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What happens when you mix fantasy football, data analytics, and a little bit of chaos? You get a conversation that refuses to follow a straight line—but somehow lands exactly where it needs to. Rob Collie welcomes back fantasy football guru Adam Harstad for his third appearance on Raw Data, alongside first-time guests Heather Zimmer and Molly Fergu…

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Episode 284: The Four-Letter Word ETL - Data Movement 58:57

3M ago58:57

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Once you have your data stored in OneLake, you'll be ready to start transforming it to improve it's usability, accuracy, and efficiency. In this episode of the podcast, Belinda Allen takes us on a delightful journey through Data Flows, Power Query, Azure Data Factory (Pipelines), and discusses the merits of shortcuts. We also learn about a handy wa…

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What Drives Costs for Data Projects, and How are They Changing Over Time? 49:13

3M ago49:13

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What if we told you that, before Power BI, most of the money spent on data projects didn’t go where you thought it did? In this episode, Rob Collie and Justin Mannhardt peel back the layers of inefficiency, miscommunication, and just plain bad luck that have haunted data projects for decades. Spoiler: it’s not all doom and gloom. Some of those old …

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Power BI is Back on the Menu, plus The Importance of Usage Data, w/ Gil Raviv 1:12:23

4M ago1:12:23

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Gil Raviv has spent years shaping how we use data. From his early days at Microsoft, where he played a key role in developing Power Query, to his work refining how dashboards serve their users, Gil’s career is a masterclass in making data tools both practical and powerful. In this episode, we sit down with Gil to dig into why usage data is the miss…

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SharePoint agents in the wild 1:16:25

4M ago1:16:25

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Ground your SharePoint agent curiosities in real-world AI use and insights. We talk with customer success expert, Matt Wolodarsky, who recently worked with 80+ of our early adopter customers to best understand their use of SharePoint agents and how we can craft and shape their future. We also talk with Brent Sanders and Anna Henke-Gunvaldson from t…

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