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The PowerShell Podcast

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The PowerShell Podcast is a weekly show about building your career with PowerShell. Each episode features the tips, tech, and modules that make PowerShell the premier automation and scripting tool for IT professionals. Join us as we interview PowerShell experts to discover what makes PowerShell and its community so amazing and awesome.

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Jess Pomfret returns for her third appearance on the PowerShell Podcast and brings the same energy that keeps people coming back. She and Andrew cover a lot of ground, starting with her upcoming "Chase the Sun" charity cycling event where she'll atte... more

Paula Kingsley, a senior IT leader, longtime consultant, automation and PowerShell enthusiast, eight-time Microsoft MVP for Exchange Server, and happy generalist, joins Andrew for a wide-ranging conversation about her tech journey and what it actuall... more

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This episode of the PowerShell Podcast After Dark captures two candid bar-session conversations from the PowerShell and DevOps Global Summit, centered on community, career growth, and the real-world value of putting yourself out there. In the first s... more

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Lucas Allman joins the PowerShell Podcast for a conversation that starts with practical beginner wins and builds into bigger questions about AI, learning, community, and career growth in IT. The episode covers hands-on PowerShell use cases like event... more

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Recent Guests

Lucas Allman
IT automation specialist and PowerShell expert
Independent; PowerShell community figure
Episode: From Event Logs to AI Workflows with Lucas Allman
Brian Quinn
PowerShell expert and speaker at the Summit
Episode: PowerShell & DevOps Global Summit Bar session with Brian Quinn & Scott
Joshua Deering
PDQ community member, PowerShell enthusiast
PDQ
Episode: The PowerShell Summit Hallway Track with Gilbert Sanchez and Joshua Dearing
Hailey Phillips
Intune MVP, creator of Intune Stack
Independent/Intune Stack
Episode: Intune Stack and the Art of Showing Up with Hailey Phillips
Morten Mynster
PowerShell expert and open-source module author
Independent / Self-employed
Episode: Poking Around Until Something Breaks (And Then Reporting It to Microsoft) with Morten Mynster
Chris Thomas
PowerShell expert and educator, Michigan K-12 IT professional
automate my stuff / Michigan K-12 IT
Episode: From School IT Intern to Systems Architect with Chris Thomas
Mason Moser
Security professional and PowerShell enthusiast
Self-identified in the PowerShell community
Episode: Start Small and Keep Building in PowerShell with Mason Moser
Jim Tyler
IT Director, K-12, Niles Community Schools
Niles Community Schools
Episode: Zero Trust and PowerShell in K12 with Jim Tyler
Richard Hicks
Consultant specializing in Enterprise Secure Remote Access, Digital Certificates, and PKI
Richard M. Hicks Consulting
Episode: PowerShell Tools for PKI and Secure Boot with Richard Hicks

Hosts

Andrew Pla
Host of The PowerShell Podcast
Andrew Plot
Co-host of The PowerShell Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 98 ratings
  • An Excellent Resource for PowerShell Professionals

    I’ve learned so much from this PowerShell podcast! It’s very enjoyable to listen to and a great way to stay updated on what’s new in the PowerShell world. Thank you for all the effort and for sharing your knowledge with the community. Please continue this podcast—it’s truly appreciated and highly recommended

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Djad Aloui
    United States4 months ago
  • So far… meh

    I came here looking for details and information about how to use power shell and so far all I have found is cheerleading. And that is ok, but what I wanted was to dig into the substance of this tool.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    -CCDeYapp
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fansastic podcast

    It is the gitf for all powershell fans!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    맨드레이
    South Korea3 years ago
  • Inspiring, Helpful, and Exciting

    Very polished and interesting podcast.

    Inspired me to get new tools and books that have made a huge difference in my work.

    May never have found these resources without this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    skalleluia
    United States3 years ago
  • The Best Podcast for Powershell and Personal Development

    I’ve been listening to the Powershell Podcast for a few months now and I’m absolutely loving it! I’m always learning something new, and the conversations are always engaging. I highly recommend this podcast for anyone interested in Powershell and the Microsoft ecosystem (and beyond).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GNVpwsh
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise actionable PowerShell tips and practical tooling discussions.
Episodes often noted for clear demonstrations and career growth insights.
Feedback highlights strong guest lineup and community focus.
Positive sentiment around the depth of technical content and guest expertise.
Audience examples include security-focused and automation-minded IT pros.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

From Event Logs to AI Workflows with Lucas Allman
Q: How has Summit influenced Lucas's views on AI and career development?
Lucas emphasizes AI as a growth catalyst, noting AI's ability to teach, accelerate learning, and enable new workflows; he stresses mindshift changes, collaboration with AI, and the importance of persistence and community support in advancing skills.
From Event Logs to AI Workflows with Lucas Allman
Q: What are Lucas's tips for working in the terminal and building reusable tools?
Tips include writing functions directly in the interactive shell (no need for VS Code for basic function creation), storing functions in a profile or separate folder for reuse, and leveraging XML/XPath filters from the GUI to quickly reuse known filters in Get-WinEvent.
From Event Logs to AI Workflows with Lucas Allman
Q: What are some beginner topics eligible for PowerShell work with event logs?
Lucas explains Get-WinEvent as the core command for pulling events from Windows Event Logs, noting its modern capabilities compared to the older Get-EventLog and how to filter by log name, provider, and using filter hash tables to refine results.
PowerShell Wisdom from 35 Years in the Trenches with Jeff Hicks
Q: What are the two types of PowerShell people, and is there a clear division between them?
The guest suggests it's less about two fixed groups and more about individuals at different stages of their learning journey, moving from frustration with the language to a point of enthusiasm and ongoing appetite for learning through events like Summit.
From School IT Intern to Systems Architect with Chris Thomas
Q: How has PowerShell impacted your approach to problem solving in education tech?
PowerShell enabled automation across six districts, from identity management to bulk configuration, showing how scripting supports scale, accuracy, and freeing up time for higher-value work.

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A practical, career-focused show for IT professionals who automate with PowerShell. Episodes consistently center on real-world scripting, automation, and tooling—from PKI, ADCS, and security automation to PowerShell workflows, notebooks, and community-driven projects. Guests range from Microsoft MVPs and security experts to seasoned practitioners who share hands-on techniques, open-source tooling, and career growth stories. The mix of deep technical discussions and community-focused insights makes it valuable for listeners who want tactical takeaways, practical scripts, and inspiration from leaders in the PowerShell ecosystem.

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7. Mason Moser
8. Jim Tyler

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