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.NET Rocks! is an Internet Audio Talk Show for Microsoft .NET Developers.

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Latest Episodes

Razor Tooling is evolving! Carl and Richard talk to David Wengier about the changes coming for Razor Pages in the next version of Visual Studio. David talks about the realization that much of the new work in Razor ties closely to Roslyn, which has re... more

Ready for the next version of Visual Studio? Carl and Richard talk to Mads Kristensen about the long-awaited version of Visual Studio. Needless to say, artificial intelligence sits front and center. Mads talks about the deep integration of AI across ... more

How has DevOps changed in 2025? Carl and Richard talk to Michael Levan about his experiences helping teams automate their development workflows, and dealing with all the details that help the entire team focus on providing customer value. Michael dig... more

How did the design of GitHub evolve? Carl and Richard speak with Diana Mounter about her experiences at GitHub, including her role as head of design. Diana discusses how she was drawn to GitHub as a designer and how her career evolved to lead design ... more

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Recent Guests

Mads Kristensen
Program Manager on the Visual Studio team at Microsoft
Microsoft
Episode: Visual Studio 2026 with Mads Kristensen
Michael Levan
An expert in Kubernetes, security, and DevOps. A Microsoft MVP and AWS community builder.
Microsoft
Episode: DevOps in 2025 with Michael Levan
Diana Mounter
Designer with a focus on systems thinking, user experience, and inclusive design
GitHub
Episode: Design at GitHub with Diana Mounter
Dustin Campbell
Principal software architect in .NET tooling.
Microsoft
Episode: C# 14 with Dustin Campbell
Michael Howard
Senior Director in the Microsoft Red Team, focused on application security.
Microsoft
Episode: Thirty Years of Application Security with Michael Howard
Billy Hollis
Software designer and developer with a focus on user experience and advanced user interface development.
Consulting practice in Nashville, Tennessee
Episode: Improving Legacy Applications with Billy Hollis
Hannes Lowette
Principal consultant at Axes, passionate about event-driven architectures.
Axes
Episode: Event Sourcing with Hannes Lowette
Mark Seemann
Bad economist turned programmer, blogging at blog.plo.dk
Pluralsight
Episode: AI Concerns with Mark Seemann
Mark Miller
Multi-year C-Sharp Microsoft MVP and chief architect at Developer Express.
Developer Express
Episode: A Better AI Development Assistant with Mark Miller

Hosts

Carl Franklin
Co-host known for engaging discussions and insightful interviews with software development experts, focusing on .NET technologies.
Richard Campbell
Co-host who brings insights from his extensive background in software engineering and a passion for sharing technology news.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 538 ratings
  • Racist joke?

    I liked this podcast after listening to about ten episodes because they have good discussions with limited shilling. HOWEVER in the March 27 2025 episode at the beginning they joke about how repealing the incredibly racist Chinese exclusion act maybe was a bad thing I’m out. Either this hosts brought this up to make a racist joke, or they were ignorant about what was in the bill and shouldn’t have brought it up on what is explicitly a tech podcast anyway. A truly baffling way to be racist.

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    totalwhine
    United States3 months ago
  • Not rocks anymore

    Again. Try putin next time if background check means nothing to u

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    ostapdima
    Ukrainea year ago
  • Tuned in after searching for grpc

    After skipping forward 7 minutes without hearing the title topic mentioned I give up.

    I did however hear jokes glorifying alcoholism, multiple off topic ads, mentions of the hosts’ other content and the podcast url where presumably I can find even more signalless noise. Maybe the audience for this is friends and family of the hosts.

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    eahiv
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast for .NET Devs!

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    DmitryMoiseenko
    2 years ago
  • A must listen…

    The quality of the content, the eloquent teaching method, and the humility the hosts portray themselves with, in spite of the wealth of experience they actually have, are few of the great things which make this pod cast one of the best sources to stay up to day with advances in .Net and Azure technology… and much more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daviur
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the conversational style, which makes complex subjects accessible and enjoyable.
Engaging discussions with industry experts and timely topics keep the content relevant for developers.
Feedback indicates some concerns about episode structure and the tendency to stray off-topic.
Overall, the podcast is recognized for its educational value and contribution to professional development in the tech industry.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#213
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#202
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#31
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#53
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#86
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#103
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

DevOps in 2025 with Michael Levan
Q: What are the biggest security challenges in DevOps now?
Misconfigurations and the complexity of network security are major concerns in the current landscape.
DevOps in 2025 with Michael Levan
Q: How has DevOps changed in the last three years?
AI has emerged as a significant factor, though many fundamental practices remain unchanged.
Design at GitHub with Diana Mounter
Q: How do you gently tell someone their design idea is not good?
Diana emphasized approaching such situations with curiosity, understanding the intent behind the design before providing constructive feedback.
Design at GitHub with Diana Mounter
Q: What drew you into GitHub and Git and code as a designer?
Diana shared her journey, stating that her interest in coding was sparked in her late teens through gaming, which led her to explore user interfaces and design systems.
Improving Legacy Applications with Billy Hollis
Q: How can you tackle the problem of a legacy rewrite?
The process involves examining workflows and understanding user requirements to improve interface usability rather than just focusing on feature development.

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What is .NET Rocks! about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the world of software development, particularly .NET technologies, this podcast engages listeners with a vibrant blend of expert discussions, industry insights, and guest appearances. The content spans a variety of topics, including DevOps, AI technologies, cybersecurity, application design, and coding practices, appealing to developers looking to stay updated with the latest advancements and trends. Notably, the hosts foster a conversational atmosphere, making complex subjects accessible and often incorporating personal anecdotes that resonate with the developer community.

Listeners can expect to hear from a diverse range of guests, each bringing unique perspectives from their respective fields. The inclusion of both technical... more

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6. Billy Hollis
7. Hannes Lowette
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