Best Copilots Review Podcasts (2025)

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Copilots Review 113- Mister Rogers' Neighborhood 37:11

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7h ago37:11

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On this flight we visit the neighborhood of good ole' Mister Rogers, as we start our new flight program for the rest of the summer highlighting destinations brought to you by the Public Broadcast Station. Our flight makes a quick stop in the Neighborhood of Make Believe where we join Mister Rogers and his friends in learning about change. Join us a…

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Small AI Models with Yoeven Khemlani 40:39

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JigsawStack is a startup that develops a suite of custom small models for tasks such as scraping, forecasting, vOCR, and translation. The platform is designed to support collaborative knowledge work, especially in research-heavy or strategy-driven environments. Yoeven Khemlani is the Founder of JigsawStack and he joins the podcast with Gregor Vand …

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What's new in the Microsoft 365 Message Center? | Ep 387 34:51

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M365 Copilot Chat will use new file types like MP4s, CAD, and ZIP, to ground it's responses. We wonder how it will find discussions in videos without first creating a transcript for every video. Teams meetings will show a new join experience that helps you manage when you have accepted or responded tentatively to multiple meetings. And Copilot will…

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922: Pre-commit Hooks, requestAnimationFrame, Code Reviews, and More 58:47

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In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott answer your questions about code reviews, migrating legacy apps, CSS attr() use cases, pre-commit hooks, the future of creative web development, whether front-end devs need to be full-stack, and more! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:43 When is the appropriate time to use requestAnimationFrame?…

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What If Fixing Code Wasn’t Your Job Anymore? | Jonathan Schneider & Moderne 36:37

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Jonathan Schneider, co-founder and CEO of Moderne, joins Simon Maple to share how real engineering teams are using Moderne’s rewrite engine to reduce technical debt at the source, and drive org-wide transformation. On the docket: the hard limit LLMs can’t scale past why OpenRewrite uses a declarative framework the real challenge: accessing the comp…

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Streamlining Cloud Infrastructure Deployments with Jake Cooper 43:07

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Railway is a software company that provides a popular platform for deploying and managing applications in the cloud. It automates tasks such as infrastructure provisioning, scaling, and deployment and is particularly known for having a developer-friendly interface. Jake Cooper is the Founder and CEO at Railway. He joins the show to talk about the c…

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921: AI Coding Roadmap for Newbies (And Skeptics) 48:58

2d ago48:58

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Scott and Wes break down how to code with and for AI; perfect for skeptics, beginners, and curious devs. They cover everything from Ghost Text and CLI agents to building your own AI-powered apps with embeddings, function calling, and multi-model workflows. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 03:56 How to interface with AI. 04:07 IDE Ghost Text. 05:…

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What was the plan for Surface Duo 3 and beyond? 1:39:01

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The Windows Central Podcast is back after a short hiatus, and this week Dan and Zac discuss the latest ongoings with Windows 11, how it's finally overtaking Windows 10 in marketshare, and some of the new features that are now in testing. The gang also discusses the new Samsung Galaxy Fold 7, and how it makes them yearn for what could have been with…

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Building Open Infrastructure for AI with Illia Polosukhin 49:12

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Illia Polosukhin is a veteran AI researcher and one of the original authors of the landmark Transformer paper, Attention is All You Need, which he co-authored during his time at Google Research. He has a deep background in machine learning and natural language processing, and has spent over a decade working at the intersection of AI and decentraliz…

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920: How to Build MCP Servers 37:49

7d ago37:49

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Wes and Scott talk about how developers can expose powerful tools to AI using the Model Context Protocol. They discuss tool calling, remote MCP specs, authentication, and real-world use cases that make AI more capable through smarter integrations. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:36 What is MCP? 07:23 MCP tools 11:33 MCP resources 13:43 Savin…

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Why AI Coding Agents Are Here To Stay | Patrick Debois 48:57

8d ago48:57

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Patrick Debois, the mind behind “DevOps,” joins Simon Maple to unpack the system-level shifts AI is driving across software engineering, drawn from what he saw firsthand at the AI Engineer’s World Fair. They also get into: • how inconsistent codebases confuse AI • why running agents locally is becoming obsolete • inside OpenAI’s concept of “model s…

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TypeScript with Jake Bailey 46:10

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TypeScript is a statically typed superset of JavaScript that adds optional type annotations and modern language features to improve developer productivity and code safety. The TypeScript compiler performs type checking at compile time, catching errors before code is run, and also transforms TypeScript code into clean, standards-compliant JavaScript…

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What's new in the Microsoft 365 Message Center? | Ep 386 27:59

9d ago27:59

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The Researcher agent is coming to Microsoft Word for M365 Copilot licensed users. This feels like the right place for it to be used, bringing research prompt outputs into a highly capable documentation app. If you are a subject matter expert and you want to be recognised as one in a Viva Engage community, now you will be able to request to be one. …

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919: Better Auth with Better Auth 26:58

9d ago26:58

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Scott and Wes recap the current state of web authentication and explore how Better Auth simplifies the whole process. With built-in plugins, modern features, and no need to hand-roll your own solution, Better Auth makes secure login a breeze for developers. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:59 Scott’s history with authentication. 02:05 Brought…

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Inside the Cockpit 55: Santa Is Dead 37:24

12d ago37:24

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This month inside the cockpit we discuss the anime we've been watching, as well as the games we picked up from the steam summer sale, the Cosmere just a little (as always) and talked a little about the traumas of being raised by inconsistent doomsday style Christian adults. The Copilots Review Patreon page --> Patreon New episodes on the 2nd and 22…

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MCP Security at Wiz with Rami McCarthy 54:07

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Wiz is a cloud security platform that helps organizations identify and remediate risks across their cloud environments. The company’s platform scans layers of the cloud stack, including virtual machines, containers, and serverless configurations, to detect vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in context. The Model Context Protocol, or MCP, is emer…

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918: Extreme Native Perf on the Web with Superhuman 48:54

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Wes and Scott talk with Loïc Houssier about how Superhuman builds lightning-fast, delightfully-designed email software. They dig into engineering philosophy, offline-first architecture, local databases, AI-powered productivity, and what it takes to create tools that people love. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 03:05 Inside Superhuman and Loïc’s…

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The Graph Layer Behind NASA’s Breakthroughs | Michael Hunger 36:24

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Michael Hunger of Neo4j, joins Simon Maple to unpack how graph databases inject structure, intent, and traceability into modern AI systems. On the docket: why relationships in data encode intent the black-box problem in vector based RAG why devs should build their own MCP server AI Native Dev, powered by Tessl and our global dev community, is your …

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SED News: Data Land Grabs, Copyright Fights, and the Great AI Talent War 46:15

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Welcome back to SED News, a podcast series from Software Engineering Daily where hosts Gregor Vand and Sean Falconer break down the latest stories in software engineering, Silicon Valley, and the wider tech industry. In this episode, Gregor and Sean dig into Meta’s legal battle over AI training data, discuss the strategic implications of Meta’s $14…

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What's new in the Microsoft 365 Message Center? | Ep 385 38:28

16d ago38:28

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Microsoft 365 Search get's a Copilot response when you use natural language to search for something. Microsoft Teams notifications become more compact. Viva Engage will now support segmentation so communities can be separate within the same tenant. What else will Daniel and Darrell discuss this week? - Microsoft 365 Copilot Search General Availabil…

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917: AI Tools You Should Know 37:48

16d ago37:48

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Scott and Wes round up the hottest AI tools you should have on your radar; from text-to-speech wizards to self-hosted image generators. They break down what they’re using, what’s worth paying for, and which tools are changing their workflows. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:49 Getting too cozy with your tools. 01:34 Brought to you by Sentry.…

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Best IDEs and AI Coding Assistants in 2025: Complete Guide to VSCode, Cursor, GitHub Copilot & More 9:50

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Are you ready for the future of software development? The world of IDEs and AI coding assistants is changing daily, and staying ahead means understanding the tools that are reshaping how we code. In this comprehensive 2025 guide, we dive deep into the most influential development platforms available today. From the versatile foundation of Visual St…

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Could a cheap MacBook be a threat to Windows? 47:06

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On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Zac hosts a solo episode where he discusses his thoughts around Microsoft's recent layoffs, the closure of Xbox studios and game projects, and the general vibe being a Microsoft "fan" in 2025. He also discusses the Microsoft's rounding error that had some of us thinking Windows had lost up to 4…

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AI at Anaconda with Greg Jennings 49:29

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Anaconda is a software company that’s well-known for its solutions for managing packages, environments, and security in large-scale data workflows. The company has played a major role in making Python-based data science more accessible, efficient, and scalable. Anaconda has also invested heavily in AI tool development. Greg Jennings is the VP of En…

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Copilots Review 112- Web Therapy 26:40

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Here at Copilots we've come up with a new, innovative idea. Instead of doing full length reviews, that have all that useless and boring banter, we are now going to aim to do our reviews in only three minutes. You know, so we don't have to deal with all the boring bits.... Oh wait the idea isn't new? It's the entire concept behind the web series Web…

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916: I got fired, what should I focus on? 58:24

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In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott answer your questions about maintaining popular open-source projects, where to start after a layoff, impostor syndrome, Scott’s recording setup, whether a computer science degree is still worth it in the age of AI, and more! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:44 Brought to you bySentry.io 04:16 H…

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The Missing Gap In Workflows For AI Devs | Baruch Sadogursky 49:00

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Baruch Sadogursky, Head of Developer Relations at TuxCare, joins Simon Maple to explore why automated integrity needs to be built in before we rely on AI outputs. On the docket: the difference between specs and tests why PMs sidelined specs the "intent-integrity gap" between human goals and LLM outputs the non-determinism of LLMs as a feature, not …

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ByteDance’s Container Networking Stack with Chen Tang 47:57

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ByteDance is a global technology company operating a wide range of content platforms around the world, and is best known for creating TikTok. The company operates at a massive scale, which naturally presents challenges in ensuring performance and stability across its data centers. It has over a million servers running containerized applications, an…

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What's new in the Microsoft 365 Message Center? | Ep 384 33:52

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This week the 365 Message Center Show brings some lively discussion about timers in Teams meetings and anyone being able to start them to remind the speaker to finish up. We will also, once again, be able to save chats and channel posts, bookmarking them to get back to later. Also, SharePoint Copilot Agents will be accessible in M365 Copilot Chat t…

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915: $200mo Background Agents, CLI Tooling and “Max Mode” 33:37

23d ago33:37

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AI coding agents are getting wild. Scott and Wes break down the latest tools that run in the background, write code across multiple steps, and charge you $200 a month to do it. From CLI-based primitives to full-on copilots, this episode covers the next wave of dev tools and what it takes to use them effectively. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! …

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Vibe Coding vs Low-Code/No-Code: Security Risks and CI/CD Pipeline Impacts for Citizen Developers 9:42

25d ago9:42

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Explore the evolution from traditional coding to vibe coding and its relationship with low-code/no-code (LCNC) platforms. This comprehensive analysis examines how AI-assisted development and visual programming tools are creating a new generation of citizen developers, transforming enterprise software development. We dive deep into the security impl…

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Windows 10 EOL extended for free?! 1:09:11

26d ago1:09:11

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On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss Microsoft's announcement around free security updates for Windows 10, as long as you sync your PC settings to the cloud. The crew also discuss the latest on Windows 11, the new BSOD screen, and Dell's new 14 and 16 Premium laptops, the replacements for the XPS!…

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WayForward Games with Tomm Hulett and Voldi Way 46:03

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WayForward is a renowned video game studio that was founded in 1990. The company has developed games for publishers such as Capcom, Konami, and Nintendo and has released their games across major hardware platforms from the last 35 years. They are also the creators of the Shantae series of 2D platformers. WayForward recently developed the latest gam…

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914: 5 Upcoming + Next Gen JavaScript Features 33:44

28d ago33:44

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Wes and Scott talk about the latest JavaScript proposals from TC39, including features like import defer, the powerful new random namespace, Array.fromAsync, and native clamp and upsert methods. They break down what’s coming, why it matters, and how it might improve your code. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:55 Brought to you by Sentry.io 05…

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Why LLMs Keep Missing This One Thing | Jason Ganz 49:20

30d ago49:20

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Can LLMs replace structured systems to scale enterprises? Jason Ganz, Senior Manager DX at dbt Labs, joins Simon Maple to unpack why, despite the rapid rise of AI systems, enterprises still rely on structured data for consistency and reliable decision making. They also discuss: the invisible edge cases LLMs can’t see difference between software eng…

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CodeRabbit and RAG for Code Review with Harjot Gill 48:42

29d ago48:42

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One of the most immediate and high-impact applications of LLMs has been in software development. The models can significantly accelerate code writing, but with that increased velocity comes a greater need for thoughtful, scalable approaches to codereview. Integrating AI into the development workflow requires rethinking how to ensure quality,securit…

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What's new in the Microsoft 365 Message Center? | Ep 383 30:21

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This week on the Microsoft 365 Message Center... - Microsoft 365 Copilot: Extending Copilot Chat to Microsoft 365 apps - Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: Now Easily Accessible from the Teams Chat List - Researcher on M365 Copilot Prompt Box - Microsoft 365 Copilot: Visual Creator Agent will no longer be pre-installed - Microsoft Teams: Presenters can pr…

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913: NEWS: Remix drops React, Safari 26 CSS + mega fast Vite and TypeSCript 50:11

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Wes and CJ break down the latest web dev news, including big changes in Safari 26, TypeScript Native Previews, and Remix dropping React. They also chat about new proposals from TC39, Vite 7 beta, and a surprise project from the Astro team. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:41 Safari WWDC. 01:05 SVG Favicons. 02:01 Every site can be a web app o…

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What is RAG in AI? Complete Guide to Retrieval-Augmented Generation (2025) 14:21

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Discover how Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is revolutionizing artificial intelligence by combining external knowledge retrieval with AI generation. Unlike traditional AI models limited by training data, RAG systems access real-time information to deliver accurate, transparent, and up-to-date responses. Key Benefits: ✅ Enhanced accuracy with …

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Next-gen Xbox with AMD, and Windows Hello is worse now 1:10:28

1M ago1:10:28

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On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss the latest news with Windows 11, Microsoft's announcement that the next Xbox will be powered by an AMD chip, Windows Hello no longer working in the dark, and the latest with AI.

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Emulating Retro Games on Modern Consoles with Robin Lavallée and Bill Litshauer 1:01:17

1M ago1:01:17

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Emulating retro games on modern consoles is a growing trend, and allows players to experience classic titles with improved performance, enhanced resolution, and added features like save states and rewinding. However, this process raises many challenging technical questions related to hardware compatibility, performance optimization, rendering, and …

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Fast meeting invites and prep with Copilot on mobile | Ep 382 33:27

1M ago33:27

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Pull together a quick meeting invite from an email thread with Copilot from your mobile. Then start preparing for your next meeting using Copilot in Outlook mobile. All this mobile, on-the-go meeting organising and prep must mean we now barely have time to organise and prepare. It's a good thing Copilot can help. - Microsoft Viva Goals: New Data ex…