Best Microsoft Mechanics Podcasts (2025)

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Build autonomous agents in Copilot Studio | Your MCPs, your models & multi-agent 8:36

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21d ago8:36

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Build AI agents to automate complex workflows—like project planning and go-to-market strategies—without writing code, all with Microsoft Copilot Studio. Use triggers to launch processes from signals like approval emails, connect to the right data with Model Context Protocol (MCP) for faster, more accurate responses, and coordinate multiple agents t…

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EXP Podcast #782 - State of Live Games & More 34:07

5d ago34:07

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Wallets are getting thinner, and there are only so many services I can maintain. Are live service games one of them, in this economy? This week on the podcast, we discuss the state of always-on (and always paying) live service games, some hardware rumors, and movie news! Show Notes: - Music by Brad Sucks…

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EXP Podcast #781: Wheel Good Games 41:24

10d ago41:24

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With the summer is wrapping up, it's time to talk about a great crop of games we're squeezing in prior to the fall rush. We're still on our journey to spread the chiral network of course, but we've picked up genealogy and bike racing as well. We've also dusted off some old classics, although it seems that we still don't know what sort of animal Klo…

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Super P-AI-C 45:30

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Following Ezra Klein's editorial celebration of ChatGPT 5 in the NY Times over the weekend, Andrew and Justin break down the reaction to OpenAI's latest model, as well as their own feelings on it. After touching on both the "95%" report out of MIT and the AI 2027 scenario sweeping the web, the two talk about the pro-AI Super PAC started by, among o…

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EXP Podcast #780: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Debrief 1:08:17

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This week on the podcast we visit the beautiful city of Lumiere, eat (and wield) a baguette, take a boat ride on a weirdly large creature, and analyze a painting. Join us on a full debrief of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - including a deep spoiler section on the divisive ending! Show notes: - Music from the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Soundtrack…

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A Busy AI Summer 32:00

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After a busy few weeks, Andrew and Justin reconvene to talk through all of the AI-centric news that has hit your feed over the summer. From the launch of ChatGPT 5 and the subsequent news cycles surrounding personality changes and reliability, to Elon's war against App Store charts and the battle against compute constraints, there's plenty to get t…

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EXP Podcast #779: Gen Con 2025 Debrief 36:34

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This week we get a report from the field about Gen Con 2025. Despite a microscopic demonic onslaught, Jorge was able to see some of the newest table top games. What have we discovered? Well, the Souls-like genre seems to be transcending the boundaries of video games. Prepare to sit across the table from your old friend, Patches.…

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EXP Podcast #778: The Death of Mechanics & The Birth of Cinema 36:49

2M ago36:49

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Fumito Ueda, the creator of Shadow of the Colossus, has called it folks. The age of game mechanics is over! Pack it up folks, we're all out of ideas. This week on the podcast, we chat about philosophy, the creation of art, and some video game movie news that has us both excited and miserable! Show notes: - "‘The age of game mechanics is over’, clai…

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New data lake in Microsoft Sentinel 9:22

2M ago9:22

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Centralize, retain, and query high-volume, long-term security data across Microsoft and third-party sources for up to 12 years using Microsoft Sentinel’s new unified data lake. Correlate signals, run advanced analytics, and perform forensic investigations from a single copy of data—without costly migrations or data silos. Detect persistent, low-and…

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New Surface Laptop 5G for Business, Copilot+ PC 4:37

2M ago4:37

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The Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) processor powered Surface Laptop 5G for Business is a Copilot+ PC. Integrated Intel® AI Boost supports up to 48 TOPS with Foundry Local for on-device AI inferencing. Stay securely connected with rearchitected 5G design—including six smart-switching antennas, eSIM and Wi-Fi 7—without relying on hotspots. As the firs…

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NEW Conditional Access Optimization Agent in Microsoft Entra + Security Copilot in Entra updates 8:52

2M ago8:52

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Troubleshoot identity issues, investigate risky users and apps, and optimize Conditional Access policies using natural language—with built-in AI from Microsoft Security Copilot in Microsoft Entra. Instead of switching between logs, PowerShell, and spreadsheets, Security Copilot centralizes insights for faster, more focused action. Resolve compromis…

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EXP Podcast #777: Microsoft Woes and Stop Killing Games Momentum 43:45

2M ago43:45

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It's hard to argue that times have been tough in the video game industry as of late. Since we last talked Microsoft has laid of thousands and shuttered entire studios. This comes at a time when the Stop Killing Games movement is gaining greater visibility due to the increasingly ephemeral nature of so many releases. After taking stock of some of th…

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$100 Million in Your Inbox 44:48

2M ago44:48

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Andrew and Justin tackle Meta's recent push to recruit the best minds working on AI today through any means — mostly monetary — necessary. They also touch on Apple's struggles in this field, OpenAI's recent lawsuit over their new hardware initiative with Jony Ive, and their expectations around whatever Sam and Jony have in the works. 00:00 - Meta's…

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How SharePoint Embedded works and how to build AI apps on it 8:29

2M ago8:29

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Build AI-powered apps that connect directly to Microsoft 365 content without moving files or compromising security, using SharePoint Embedded. SharePoint Embedded is a fully managed, cloud-based, API-only document management system that lets you securely integrate your custom web or mobile apps, whether built on Azure or other clouds, with Microsof…

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EXP Podcast #776: Ender Magnolia, To a T, and Death Stranding 2 38:55

2M ago38:55

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Beaches, Homunculi, and strange birth stories - it's an eclectic group of games this week as we debrief Ender Magnolia, To a T, and venture briefly back into the Kojima's world of Death Stranding 2! Show Notes: - Music from the To a T reveal & announce trailers

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Secure your AI apps with user-context-aware controls | Microsoft Purview SDK 9:11

3M ago9:11

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Build secure, compliant AI apps with code-based controls that dynamically respond to user context using Microsoft Purview for AI app developers. With built-in protections, prevent data leaks, block unsafe prompts, and avoid oversharing without rewriting your app. As a developer, focus on innovation while meeting evolving security and compliance req…

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Meta Podcasting 35:58

3M ago35:58

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On this episode, Justin and Andrew break down Andrew’s new role as host of the official OpenAI podcast — including behind-the-scenes insights, why Sam Altman welcomed tough questions, and what it means for transparency in AI. Then, they dive into Tesla’s Robotaxi rollout in Austin, Elon’s sensor philosophy, and what autonomy could mean for accessib…

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Microsoft Intune data-driven management | Device Query & Copilot 9:51

3M ago9:51

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Get ahead of issues before they impact your users by using real-time data and AI-powered insights with Microsoft Intune. Proactively manage and secure all your devices—whether they run Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android. With cross-platform analytics, multi-device queries, and in-depth troubleshooting tools, you can pinpoint problems fast and take tar…

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The Darker Side Of ChatGPT? 38:39

3M ago38:39

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A look at a New York Times article about poor mental health outcomes from ChatGPT. Also, the first Veo3 advertisement. Chapters 00:44 Ethical Considerations in AI Technology 03:33 AI's Influence on Storytelling and Audience Engagement 06:32 The Balance Between Human and AI Contributions 09:23 The Future of AI in Advertising and Marketing Hosted on …

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Introducing Microsoft Purview Alert Triage Agents for Data Loss Prevention & Insider Risk Management 8:07

3M ago8:07

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Boost data security and automate prioritization for data alerts with Security Copilot-powered Alert Triage Agents for Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention and Insider Risk Management. Surface the highest-risk alerts across your environment, no matter their default severity, and take action. Customize how your agents reason, teach them what matter…

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EXP Podcast #775: Summer Game Fest 2025 debrief 45:08

3M ago45:08

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Forget weather patterns and school schedules; the real mark of summer is a shotgun blast of game announcements. This week we pick up the pieces of Summer Game Fest as well as some of the adjacent company-focused announcements. A slew of Souls-likes, combative muppets, and a very cool looking Big Walk are all on the horizon.…

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An AI-Lite WWDC 41:11

3M ago41:11

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In the wake of WWDC, Andrew and Justin convene to discuss whether Apple's lack of AI advancements is spelling a troubling sign for the company's future dominance in the tech landscape. Elsewhere, Justin hates OpenAI's new Advanced Voice Mode and its constant giggling, Meta drops some serious cash to continue funding their AI initiative, and a quick…

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Fix Identity Sprawl + Optimize Microsoft Entra 11:04

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Strengthen your security posture in Microsoft Entra by following prioritized Secure Score recommendations. Enforce MFA, block legacy authentication, and apply risk-based Conditional Access policies to reduce exposure from stale accounts and weak authentication methods. Use built-in tools for user, group, and device administration to detect and clea…

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EXP Podcast #774: James Bond, Silent Hill F, and More State of Play 42:08

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This week on the EXP Podcast, we discuss the announcements out of Sony's State of Play - recording just a day before Summer Games Fest, so there's a bounty coming! Today it's why James Bond lacks character, what's so unsettling about Silent Hill F, and much more!By Experience Points Podcast

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What's new in SQL Server 2025 14:27

3M ago14:27

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Streamline your entire data workflow, from real-time change capture to querying across cloud and on-prem databases, without complex migrations or code changes using SQL Server 2025. This adds deep AI integration with built-in vector search and DiskANN optimizations, plus native support for large object JSON and new Change Event Streaming for live d…

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EXP Podcast #773: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Doom: The Dark Ages 36:02

3M ago36:02

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Grab your baguette, it's time to le rip and le tear your way through hell. This week we jump into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Doom: The Dark Ages. Two games that, while seemingly very different, share a similar commitment to their mechanical and aesthetic themes. Who knew the mass destruction of an entire age group and jaunt through the realm o…

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What runs ChatGPT, Sora, DeepSeek & Llama on Azure? (feat. Mark Russinovich) 13:06

4M ago13:06

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Build and run your AI apps and agents at scale with Azure. Orchestrate multi-agent apps and high-scale inference solutions using open-source and proprietary models, no infrastructure management needed. With Azure, connect frameworks like Semantic Kernel to models from DeepSeek, Llama, OpenAI’s GPT-4o, and Sora, without provisioning GPUs or writing …

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From I/O to io 39:21

4M ago39:21

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Justin and Andrew dig into a busy news cycle, with Veo 3 stealing the show at Google I/O. After breaking down the company's latest video generation model and some communication challenges facing Anthropic, they arrive at the biggest AI news of the week: OpenAI's hardware tease. With a Jony Ive partnership locked down, Justin and Andrew discuss the …

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New Microsoft 365 Copilot Tuning | Create fine-tuned models to write like you do 12:16

4M ago12:16

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Create fine-tuned, task-specific models that write like you by teaching models using expert knowledge, tone, and structure - with reference information directly attached to the models themselves using Microsoft 365 Copilot Tuning. Fine-tuning adds new skills to foundational models, simulating experience in the tasks you teach the model to do. This …

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Apple's AI Dilemma 38:36

4M ago38:36

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Justin and Andrew discuss the challenges Apple faces in the AI landscape in the wake of a blockbuster new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. They explore the decline and failed potential of Siri, the evolving nature of search engines, and the potential future of AI integration in everyday technology. Then the pair turn their attention to the impl…

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EXP Podcast #772: The "Dad Game" 43:36

4M ago43:36

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Pull your pants up, put away your smoker, and tuck the kids into bed folks it's time to play a dad game! This week on the podcast, we dive deep on what makes a quintessential "dad game," why Remedy's upcoming FBC Firebreak might fit the bill, and what we look for in game for parents with very little free time. Show notes: - "Remedy says it’s made a…

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EXP Podcast #771: Gouging, Gears, and Grand Theft Auto VI 40:42

4M ago40:42

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We turn out back for just one week and everything falls apart: Xbox prices are sky-rocketing. Marcus Fenix is doing the roadie run onto the PlayStation. One of the biggest releases of the year and maybe even the last ten years is now delayed. This week we try to pick up the pieces and figure out how they all fit together.…

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Agent management updates | Copilot Control System 8:02

4M ago8:02

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Manage the rise of generative AI across your organization using the Copilot Control System in Microsoft 365. Control who can find, use, and create agents, define permissions, approve or block agent deployments, and configure billing models including pay-as-you-go or prepaid options. Get detailed visibility into how agents are used, which users and …

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Data security for agents and 3rd party AI in Microsoft Purview 9:46

4M ago9:46

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Stay in control as GenAI adoption accelerates across your organization using Data Security Posture Management for AI in Microsoft Purview. With built-in visibility into how AI apps and agents interact with sensitive data—whether inside Microsoft 365 or across unmanaged consumer tools—you can detect risks early, take decisive action, and enforce the…

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Unified data access & security with OneLake 8:33

4M ago8:33

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Unify and secure your data—no matter where it lives—without sacrificing control using OneLake security, part of Microsoft Fabric. With granular permissions down to the row, column, and table level, you can confidently manage access across engines like Power BI, Spark, and T-SQL, all from one place. Discover, label, and govern your data with clarity…