Best Powerbi Podcasts (2026)

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The New SQL in Microsoft Fabric That Combines Analytics and Transactions with Pam Lahoud 33:21

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14d ago33:21

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In this episode of The Power BI Edge, Host Erik Lidman speaks with Pam Lahoud, Principal Program Manager at Microsoft, to explore the latest developments in Microsoft Fabric, particularly the integration of SQL Databases into the Fabric ecosystem. The discussion sheds light on how this new architecture supports planning, forecasting, analytics, and…

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PBIX Is Not Going Away - But PowerBI Will Never Work the Same Again 9:40

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/pbix-is-not-going-away-but-powerbi-will-never-work-the-same-again. PowerBI is shifting from "PBIX" to "PBIR". This article explains what actually changes, who benefits and how teams should prepare for the future without panic. Check more stories related to data-science at:…

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Episode 313 - Fabric November 2025 Feature Summary part 1 27:45

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This is episode 313 recorded on December 12th, 2025, where John & Jason talk about the Fabric November 2025 Feature Summary part 1 including updates to Fabric Platform, OneLake, and Databases.For show notes please visit www.bifocal.showBy John White & Jason Himmelstein

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Turning Your Data Swamp into Gold: A Developer’s Guide to NLP on Legacy Logs 4:30

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/turning-your-data-swamp-into-gold-a-developers-guide-to-nlp-on-legacy-logs. A practical NLP pipeline for cleaning legacy maintenance logs using normalization, TF-IDF, and cosine similarity to detect fraud and improve data quality. Check more stories related to data-science…

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Data Monetization Strategies in Government Digital Platforms 5:40

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/data-monetization-strategies-in-government-digital-platforms. How governments monetize digital data to drive innovation, trust, transparency and economic value. Check more stories related to data-science at: https://hackernoon.com/c/data-science. You can also check exclusi…

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Why Partner Data Became My Toughest Engineering Problem 8:43

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/why-partner-data-became-my-toughest-engineering-problem. Your partner portal isn't broken; your definitions are. How fixing "data lineage" cut deal registration time from 4.5 days to under 2. Check more stories related to data-science at: https://hackernoon.com/c/data-scie…

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The Apparent Meaninglessness of AI Benchmarks, plus How to Explain AI Opportunities to Others 34:14

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Every week brings a new AI benchmark. Higher scores. Bigger claims. Louder voices insisting this changes everything. And yet, when you put AI in front of a real business problem, none of that noise seems to help. In this episode, Rob and Justin dig into why AI benchmarks often feel strangely meaningless in practice and why that disconnect is the po…

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Episode 312 - Power BI November 2025 Feature Summary 33:31

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Episode 312 - Power BI November 2025 Feature Summary by John White & Jason HimmelsteinBy John White & Jason Himmelstein

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New Episode Coming Soon! 0:55

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Ready to push your financial intelligence past the dashboard? Introducing Power BI Edge, the new podcast where we tackle the most pressing question for finance leaders: When does Power BI stop being enough for FP&A? Join host Erik Lidman, CEO of Aimplan and a 25-year veteran in Financial Planning and Analysis, as he invites controllers, CFOs, and t…

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The Power BI Fundamentals Behind Expert Development and AI Simplicity, w/ Microsoft's Rui Romano 1:30:52

21d ago1:30:52

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Everyone keeps asking whether AI kills Power BI or makes it stronger. Rui Romano flips that entire question on its head. As the Microsoft PM behind PBIP, TMDL, and all the file format work that rebuilt Power BI's foundation, he explains how the platform accidentally became one of the most AI-ready systems in analytics - and it wasn't by accident, n…

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CFO Strategy Brief 5: Architecting AI‑enabled Corporate Collaborative Systems 19:42

24d ago19:42

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In this episode of the CFO Strategy Brief Series, we explore a critical shift for finance leaders: moving beyond digitising old processes to architecting AI‑enabled Corporate Collaborative Systems – a foundational design for the corporation of the future. Imagine a business ecosystem that senses weak signals, reallocates capital dynamically, and co…

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Smart Fire Protection: How AI Is Changing Preventive Maintenance Forever 6:16

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/smart-fire-protection-how-ai-is-changing-preventive-maintenance-forever. AI and IoT are transforming fire protection maintenance with predictive monitoring, fewer failures, and smarter, self-maintaining buildings. Check more stories related to data-science at: https://hack…

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Why More VARs and SIs Are Embedding Melissa Into Their Enterprise Solutions 8:14

19d ago8:14

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/why-more-vars-and-sis-are-embedding-melissa-into-their-enterprise-solutions. Partner with Melissa to empower VARs and SIs with accurate data, seamless integrations, and scalable verification tools for smarter, faster client solutions. Check more stories related to data-sci…

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Big Data as the New Compass of Competition 9:40

21d ago9:40

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/big-data-as-the-new-compass-of-competition. Big Data Analytics has evolved into the modern organization’s most powerful compass. Check more stories related to data-science at: https://hackernoon.com/c/data-science. You can also check exclusive content about #data-science, …

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Srilatha Samala’s Agile Intelligence Approach to Enterprise Reporting as a Strategic Asset 4:40

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/srilatha-samalas-agile-intelligence-approach-to-enterprise-reporting-as-a-strategic-asset. Srilatha Samala transforms enterprise reporting with Agile Intelligence, automation, and real-time dashboards that boost visibility and decision speed. Check more stories related to …

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The Hidden Cost of Bad Data: Why It’s Undermining Your AI Strategy 18:13

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-hidden-cost-of-bad-data-why-its-undermining-your-ai-strategy. Poor data quality is undermining your AI strategy. Uncover the hidden costs and follow our roadmap to transform bad data into a high-ROI strategic asset Check more stories related to data-science at: https:/…

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Why We Should Stop Paying Attention to the % of AI Projects which Fail (and Instead Learn Why the Others Succeed) 36:59

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This episode starts with a familiar scene. A role opens, the applications pour in, and suddenly you're staring at a mountain of resumes that deserve real attention but arrive faster than anyone can process. The mix had everything… experienced candidates, newcomers trying to break in, and a growing stack of AI-generated submissions that looked sharp…

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Episode 311 - Microsoft Ignite recap with Stephanie Bruno 45:03

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This is episode 311 recorded on November 25th, 2025, where John & Jason talk with Stephanie Bruno, Data Platform MVP & Data Witch, about the news coming out of Microsoft Ignite.For show notes please visit www.bifocal.showBy John White & Jason Himmelstein

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Episode 310 - October 2025 Feature Summaries 33:19

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This is episode 310 recorded on November 21st, 2025, where John & Jason talk about the Power BI & Fabric Feature Summaries from October 2025 in preparation for the big news releases from Ignite in November.For show notes please visit www.bifocal.showBy John White & Jason Himmelstein

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Data Platform as a Service: A Three-Pillar Model for Scaling Enterprise Data Systems 4:22

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/data-platform-as-a-service-a-three-pillar-model-for-scaling-enterprise-data-systems. DPaaS solves the enterprise data scalability paradox with declarative policies, multi-plane architecture, and continuous reconciliation. Check more stories related to data-science at: http…

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How RAG Improves Database Management 12:04

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-rag-improves-database-management. RAG is transforming database management with accurate retrieval, real-time insights, and natural language querying to help teams manage and understand data inte Check more stories related to data-science at: https://hackernoon.com/c/da…

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How To Power AI, Analytics, and Microservices Using the Same Data 8:51

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-to-power-ai-analytics-and-microservices-using-the-same-data. Adam Bellemare explains how data streaming unifies AI, analytics, and microservices—solving data access challenges through real-time, scalable pipelines. Check more stories related to data-science at: https:/…

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Cat Negotiations, Dishonest Chatbots, AI vs AI in the Job Market, and More Real World AI Use Cases 44:33

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Rob finally cracked his years long standoff with the podcast lair cat, and the fix was hilariously simple. That small victory ends up setting the tone for the whole episode, because everything that follows has the same energy: real problems that only make sense once you shrink the solution down. As Rob talks through the cat truce, Justin brings in …

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CFO Strategy Brief 4: Deep Strategic Thinking With Gen AI 22:31

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In this episode, we explore how Systemic Cognitive Strategy Practice (SCSP) enables leaders to apply multiple forms of thinking—prospection, inspection, retrospection, and more—simultaneously. Rather than working in isolation, these modes interconnect through feedback loops, creating a dynamic, regenerative approach to strategy. We discuss practica…

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Customizing AI for Your Business is Crucial But It Isn't Hard 12:53

1M ago12:53

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Everyone's talking about AI like it's plug-and-play. Spoiler: it's not. In this episode, Rob digs into why Big Tech's billions in AI R&D haven't yet turned into matching revenue — and what that means for the rest of us. The truth? The real business wins don't come from off-the-shelf models; they come from smart customization. Rob breaks down the "m…

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CFO Strategy Brief 3: A New tool for the CFO - ESPM 5:57

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In this episode we explore how Enterprise Strategic Performance Management (ESPM) is transforming the role of the most trusted adviser to the CEO, the CFO’, from financial overseer to strategic leader. As organisations face increasing complexity and ambiguity, CFOs are stepping into the role of Strategy Navigators—guiding corporate strategy with da…

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Is AI a Bubble? 9:50

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When the bubble pops, what's left standing? Everyone's calling AI a bubble — and yeah, there's some wild stuff happening behind the scenes. Billions changing hands between the same few tech giants. Investments that look more like circular loans than innovation. But what if the real bubble isn't AI at all? Rob breaks down what's really inflating, wh…

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CFO Strategy Brief 2: Strategy, Scale & Survival in Australian Oligopolies 10:32

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In Australia’s tightly held markets, competition isn’t about slashing prices, it’s about strategic orchestration. “The Duopoly Diaries” unpacks how dominant players in sectors like groceries, construction, and aviation build enduring advantage through non-price strategies: loyalty ecosystems, automation, branding, and control of scarce assets. Draw…

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From Data Fragmentation to Billion-Dollar Insights: The Vision of Manish Ravindra Sharath 7:19

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/from-data-fragmentation-to-billion-dollar-insights-the-vision-of-manish-ravindra-sharath. Manish Ravindra Sharath unified fragmented enterprise data using PySpark & cloud-native systems,boosting efficiency 99% and driving multimillion-dollar growth. Check more stories rela…

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Building a Layered Defense Against Web Scraping 8:43

2M ago8:43

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/building-a-layered-defense-against-web-scraping. Discover how a three-layer data-protection model blends AI, risk-based gating, and legal context to stop web scraping while preserving user trust. Check more stories related to data-science at: https://hackernoon.com/c/data-…

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Getting Specific with AI via Categories: Chat, Headless, and Embedded 36:07

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Everyone's talking about AI. Almost no one's getting specific. And that's the problem. Rob and Justin break down the three categories that matter: chat agents you talk to, embedded assistants baked into your workflows, and headless systems running quietly in the background doing the grunt work nobody wants to do. This isn't theory. This is how AI i…

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Cosmo: The Graph Visualization Tool Built for Your Terminal 2:56

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/cosmo-the-graph-visualization-tool-built-for-your-terminal. Cosmo is a terminal-based interactive graph visualizer that automatically layouts and displays complex data structures for quick exploration. Check more stories related to data-science at: https://hackernoon.com/c…

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AI Agents for the Manufacturing Industry, w/ Interpak CFO Bill Krolicki 1:16:01

2M ago1:16:01

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AI without the committee: Most manufacturers are still holding meetings about AI. Bill Krolicki just built it. As CFO of Interpak, he didn't wait for a strategy deck or a vendor pilot—he wired Power BI and Power Automate into a self-running operation. His bots read supplier emails, catch late shipments before they blow up production, and update the…

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How Businesses Are Turning Space Data into a Tool for Risk, Resilience, and Sustainability 6:06

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-businesses-are-turning-space-data-into-a-tool-for-risk-resilience-and-sustainability. Satellites are reshaping insurance, supply chains, and sustainability—here’s how space data became core to global business strategy. Check more stories related to data-science at: htt…

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AI is "Just" a New Faucet, plus the Value of Getting Specific 35:06

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Last week we got a facelift—new name, new look, same deep data dives. This week? We prove the rebrand wasn't just cosmetic. Rob kicks things off with a time machine moment: his first gig at Microsoft in the '90s, building the Windows Installer. The running joke back then? "Installing yesterday's apps tomorrow." Cut to 2025, and that exact same code…

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Episode 309 - Power BI September 2025 Feature Summary 33:59

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This is episode 309 recorded on September 22nd, 2025, where John & Jason talk about the Power BI September 2025 Feature Summary including Standalone Copilot to default-on, Enhanced DAX Time Intelligence in Preview, Editing semantic models in the Power BI Service including create new is now Generally Available , TMDL view is now Generally Available,…

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How Data Innovation Changed a State’s Infrastructure Engine 7:44

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-data-innovation-changed-a-states-infrastructure-engine. Deepak Chanda modernized Massachusetts’ infrastructure systems through data-driven process innovation—turning inefficiency into lasting operational reform. Check more stories related to data-science at: https://ha…

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YOU are the AI Cavalry 15:04

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Everyone's talking like AI is coming for your job. Rob's here to tell you it's coming for your skill set. If you already think in tables, models, and relationships, congratulations—you're built for what's next. This episode is part pep talk, part reality check, and all proof that data people aren't getting replaced. We're getting promoted. Rob take…

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Episode 308 - Microsoft Fabric September 2025 Feature Summary part 3 33:47

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By John White & Jason Himmelstein

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Can AI Go Straight from Requirements to Power BI Models? 40:34

3M ago40:34

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Nobody loves requirements docs. They're the corporate equivalent of writing a novel just so someone can skim the back cover. The real question is whether you can ditch all that and go straight from "here's what I need" to a working Power BI model. In this episode, Rob and Justin push AI into that role and see what breaks, what builds, and what actu…

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Episode 307 - Microsoft Fabric September 2025 Feature Summary part 2 32:09

3M ago32:09

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This is episode 307 recorded on September 19th, 2025, where John & Jason continue talking about the Microsoft Fabric September 2025 Feature Summary including the Data Agent improvements, Merge Transact SQL in Data Warehouse, new Real-Time Intelligence Features, and much more.For show notes please visit www.bifocal.show…

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How to Optimize Your Marketing Budget Using Just Three Letters: MMM 7:26

3M ago7:26

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-to-optimize-your-marketing-budget-using-just-three-letters-mmm. Marketing Mix Modeling is a statistical analysis method used in marketing to determine the optimal allocation of resources. Check more stories related to data-science at: https://hackernoon.com/c/data-scie…

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Here's How ShareChat Scaled Their ML Feature Store 1000X Without Scaling the Database 12:42

3M ago12:42

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/heres-how-sharechat-scaled-their-ml-feature-store-1000x-without-scaling-the-database. How ShareChat scaled its ML feature store to 1B features/sec on ScyllaDB, achieving 1000X performance without scaling the database. Check more stories related to data-science at: https://…