Best Microsoft Mechanics Podcasts (2025)

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How to move Active Directory Source of Authority to Microsoft Entra ID and why 9:41

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22d ago9:41

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Strengthen your security posture by moving groups and users from Active Directory to Microsoft Entra. This gives you seamless access for your teams, stronger authentication with MFA and passwordless options, and centralized visibility into risks across your environment. Simplify hybrid identity management by reducing dual overhead, prioritizing key…

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Begun, the AI Browser Wars Have 56:10

1d ago56:10

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Andrew and Justin dive into the launch of Atlas, OpenAI's new browser set to square off with Chrome in the race to an AI-centric web client. The duo also breaks down Google's flaws in building out its AI toolset, Meta's recent layoffs from its own AI team, and the joys of using Sora over the past month. Chapters 00:00 - Intro and Atlas 14:10 - Sora…

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Transforming Workplace Culture in the Age of AI with Dr. Jessica Kriegel 37:17

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In this episode, guest hosts Pauline James and David Creelman welcome culture strategist and author Dr. Jessica Kriegel for a conversation on how leaders can use AI thoughtfully to enhance, not replace, the human side of work. In this lively discussion, Jessica unpacks what’s really happening inside organizations as AI, culture, and change manageme…

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The NEET Crisis: How Employers and Communities Can Unlock Young Talent wih Sam Squire, Inspire 2 Ignite CIC 28:53

6d ago28:53

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In April–June 2025, 948,000 young people aged 16–24 in the UK were classified as NEET, not in education, employment, or training. That’s 12.5% of the youth population, a worrying rise from the previous quarter and year. In this episode, host Bill Banham sits down with Sam Squire, CEO of Inspire 2 Ignite CIC, to unpack what’s driving this crisis—and…

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Most Change Fails Because Brains Hate Risk with Georgie Cooke, Lima Delta 27:12

7d ago27:12

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Change doesn’t fail because people are stubborn; it fails because the rollout forgets how humans actually change. In this HRchat episode, Bill Banham sits down with Georgie Cooke, Learning and Change Strategist co-founder of Lima Delta, to unpack why so many transformations lose steam and how to design plans that stick. From status quo bias and ris…

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EXP Podcast #785: Hades 2 Debrief 40:53

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Like a glowing boon sent by your favorite uncle from Olympus, Hades 2 has bestowed its favor upon us. This week we dig into on of our most anticipated games of the year and experience some para-social pride around what Supergiant Games has accomplished. And of course: death to Chronos.

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The Global Talent Expansion Playbook with Walter Sabrin, Vensure Employer Solutions 27:29

21d ago27:29

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Walter Sabrin takes us behind the scenes of one of the most remarkable growth stories in the HR industry. As Chief Talent Officer at Vensure Employer Solutions, he's orchestrated talent strategy through 94 acquisitions in just six years, transforming a company with modest beginnings into the world's largest private HR outsourcing firm. The phrase "…

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Culture as an Operating System: Hypergrowth and People Strategy with Q Hamirani 20:29

23d ago20:29

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Hearts, Minds, and the Mechanics of Change with Richard Page-Brown 17:46

27d ago17:46

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Change rarely fails because the software didn’t ship. It fails because people didn’t shift. In this episode, Bill Bnaham sits down with Richard Page-Brown, a veteran program and change practitioner, to map a clear path from big intentions to sustained behavior change. Using the ADKAR model as our backbone, we move step by step through awareness, de…

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Microsoft Security Copilot agents 8:22

27d ago8:22

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Take control of security operations and act fast on high priority threats with Microsoft Security Copilot agents. Automate phishing triage, prioritize alerts, streamline access reviews, and close policy gaps while keeping full control through natural language feedback and recommendations. Reduce repetitive work, cut through alert noise, and focus o…

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Copilot now included with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & OneNote | Microsoft 365 & Office 365 7:10

29d ago7:10

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Work efficiently using Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, now available directly in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote for everyone with an Office 365 or Microsoft 365 subscription. Summarize long email threads, generate bullet-point executive summaries, create charts, and update presentations—all without leaving your familiar apps. Copilot und…

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Prompting for Prompts 50:02

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Andrew and Justin talk about a busy week's worth of AI news, including the looming launch of ChatGPT's Sora 2. The pair also discuss Google's current successes at AI with Nano Banana and the rise of Gemini to the top of the App Store charts, OpenAI's new Instant Checkout feature in ChatGPT, and dish out some advice on what to focus on when learning…

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EXP Podcast #784: Kojima vs Wolverine 38:14

1M ago38:14

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New announcement are coming thick this time of year, and what better way to take a Silksong/Hades/Silent Hill break than with weird Kojima trailers and the hairiest hero there is. Join us as we chat Death Stranding, Wolverine, Battlefield 6, Saros, and more! Show notes: - Music from Brad SucksBy Experience Points Podcast

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Robot-mancers 55:11

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Andrew and Justin address the growing concerns that AI development could result in an explosion of job losses. The two work through whether industries heavily impacted by AI could turn towards replacing humans entirely, or if a hybrid approach brings about an improved society for all. They also address some recent AI news, including Nvidia's invest…

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New collaborative agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot 9:39

1M ago9:39

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The newest agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot users can now act as virtual members of your team, helping you stay organized, informed, and secure while you work. Watch how these collaborative agents partner with you in real time across your everyday apps. Knowledge Agent streamlines SharePoint by auto-tagging files, retiring outdated pages, and even …

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EXP Podcast #783: Hallow Knight: Silksong Debrief 56:15

1M ago56:15

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Well, it's finally here: Silksong! This week we take a break from scrambling after beads and trying to understand just what type of creature Hornet is in order to share our thoughts on the game. I'd like to say that by the time you listen to this we'll likely have seen credits, but let's be honest: we'll be in the middle of a dastardly run-back to …

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Disrupt Manchester Preview with Craig Saxby 21:43

1M ago21:43

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In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, Bill Banham is joined by Craig Saxby, HR Solutions Director at Morson Talent. Craig is a recruitment leader passionate about building high-performing teams and helping HR leaders navigate complex people and talent challenges. At Morson, he partners with Chief People Officers, HR Directors, and Talent Leaders t…

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Choosing the right Virtual Machine on Azure 8:50

1M ago8:50

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Build and run everything from simple web apps to AI supercomputing by matching each workload to the right Azure VM in minutes. Find and know exactly what you're provisioning by understanding the naming format to see CPU type, memory, storage, and features before deployment to match what your app or workload needs. Use free tools like Azure Migrate …

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The Essential Guide to HR Tech Conference with Katie Achille 21:03

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In this special episode of the HRchat Podcast, we preview the 2025 HR Tech Conference in fabulous Las Vegas! Bill Banham's guest is Katie Achille, Managing Partner at The Devon Group, and an award-winning communications pro. Katie is deeply embedded in the planning and communications behind the HR Tech Conference in Las Vegas, happening September 1…

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Are You Using AI Wrong? A Guide to Avoiding Hallucinations and Leveraging LLMs with Dr. Keith Duggar 42:27

1M ago42:27

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The technological landscape is evolving at breakneck speed, and AI stands at the forefront of this transformation. But how can HR professionals and business leaders navigate this new terrain effectively? Dr. Keith Duggar, CTO of X-Ray and co-host of Machine Learning Street Talk, brings clarity to this complex topic through a lens shaped by his fasc…

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Why Your Employees Won't Tell You The Truth (And How To Fix It) with Maureen Brown 21:40

2M ago21:40

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Maureen Brown joins the HRchat Podcast to reveal why employee voice isn't just another corporate buzzword—it's the untapped resource transforming workplace culture and employer branding across industries. As founder of Sullivan Brown Resourcing Partners and MySay, Maureen brings 16+ years of recruitment expertise to this conversation about why comp…

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DisruptHR Birmingham and The HR Shockwave with Sara Andrews 17:17

2M ago17:17

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What happens when engineering principles meet people strategy? Sara Andrews, Chief People Officer at Ecovyst, brings this powerful combination to the HRchat Show, revealing how her background as an engineer transformed her approach to human resources leadership. Looking toward her upcoming presentation "HR as a Shockwave: From Compliance to Competi…

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

2M 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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When Values Drive Growth: Authentic Leadership in Scaling Companies with Christina Luconi 23:56

2M ago23:56

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In this episode, Christina Luconi, dubbed "the original people innovator," takes host Bill Banham on a fascinating journey through her pioneering career in transforming how fast-growing companies approach their most valuable asset - their people. With refreshing candor and hard-earned wisdom, she reveals how she's helped multiple tech startups scal…

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The Complete Guide to Hourly Hiring with Sean Behr, Fountain 22:49

2M ago22:49

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Frontline recruitment isn’t just hiring at scale—it’s an entirely different discipline from traditional corporate hiring. In this episode of the HRchat Show, Fountain CEO Sean Behr pulls back the curtain on the unique challenges of recruiting hourly workers and shares strategies that help employers keep pace in an increasingly competitive market. U…

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EXP Podcast #781: Wheel Good Games 41:24

2M 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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DisruptHR Birmingham, Culture, and Heroism with Shakil Butt 23:57

2M ago23:57

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Shakil Butt never planned to leave his comfortable 20-year finance career for HR leadership. What began as a three-month interim assignment transformed into a passionate pursuit that would redefine his understanding of strategic people management and earn him recognition as one of the UK's most influential HR leaders. Bringing his finance backgroun…

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Super P-AI-C 45:30

2M ago45:30

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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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From Generative to Agentic: Reimagining People Practices Through AI with Kim Chaumillon 28:16

2M ago28:16

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Kim Chaumillon believes HR leaders must champion AI adoption from the inside out. "HR goes first" isn't just her mantra—it's the foundation of effective organizational transformation. Drawing from 30 years of global HR experience, Kim reveals how she's reimagining traditional people practices through AI implementation at two different organizations…

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

2M ago1:08:17

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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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What AI Can't Replace in Recruitment with Ian Knowlson 26:20

2M ago26:20

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The recruitment landscape is transforming at breakneck speed, with business models that once lasted decades now becoming obsolete in just a few years. How can talent leaders navigate this change while maintaining the essential human elements that technology can't replace? Recruitment veteran and Disrupt Manchester speaker Ian Knowlson draws on his …

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

2M 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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A Busy AI Summer 32:00

2M ago32:00

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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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Speak Up, Stand Out: From LinkedIn to TEDx with Bobby Umar 31:08

2M ago31:08

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What makes a leader truly memorable? According to Bobby Umar, one of Inc Magazine's top 100 leadership speakers globally, it's the courage to tell authentic stories that showcase vulnerability and build genuine human connections. Bobby joins the HRchat Show to share his expertise on storytelling as a leadership superpower that transforms personal b…

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

3M ago36:34

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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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Turning Employee Engagement Data into Action with Karina Young, 15Five 19:28

3M ago19:28

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When was the last time your organization conducted an employee engagement survey? If it was more than a few months ago, you're likely making decisions based on outdated information. As Karina Young, VP People at 15Five, points out in this episode, "Think about who you were a year ago. You might have had a whole different set of needs, wants, desire…

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Company Culture: Inside Breeze Airways' People Strategy with Jeff Weber 20:59

3M ago20:59

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What happens when you combine cutting-edge technology with a more human approach to airline service? Jeff Weber, Chief People Officer at Breeze Airways, reveals the fascinating intersection of high-tech innovation and high-touch customer experience in this engaging conversation about the future of work in the aviation industry. Jeff, who joined Bre…

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Disrupt Manchester, Analytics and the Art of HR with Mark Lawrence, Deloitte 23:07

3M ago23:07

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What happens when you combine archaeological curiosity with data science expertise? You get Mark Lawrence's fascinating approach to HR analytics. In this conversation, Mark shares his unconventional career journey from aspiring Indiana Jones to Head of Analytics and Reporting at Deloitte, revealing how his fundamental desire to understand why thing…

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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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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From Hard Hats to High Earnings: Scaffolding's Secret Career Appeal 21:34

3M ago21:34

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Ever considered a career in scaffolding? Most haven't, but Paul Napper is on a mission to change that perception. As the Head of Training and Education at NASC (National Access and Scaffolding Confederation), Paul joins Bill Banham on the HRchat Show to reveal how this overlooked industry offers diverse career pathways and impressive earning potent…