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The Windows Central Podcast

Windows Central
Windows 11
Microsoft
Xbox
Windows 10
Copilot
Intel
Microsoft Copilot
Snapdragon X Elite
Qualcomm
Apple M3
AI Integration
Windows 12
Openai
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite
Surface Pro
Surface Laptop
Windows
Hololens
Surface Laptop 7
AI Explorer

Your source for the best stories and insights from the world of Windows, Surface, Copilot, AI, Xbox, and general PC technology. Hosted by Editor in Chief Daniel Rubino, Zac Bowden, and the Windows Central team.

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On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Zac and Jez sit down to discuss newly leaked images of an old Windows Phone prototype that looks suspiciously like it could have passed for a Surface Phone back in the day. Is this the Surface Ph... more

In this episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden sit down with Marcus Ash, Corporate Vice President of Design and Research for Windows at Microsoft. The discussion centers on the user experience vision for Windows 11, bala... more

Welcome back to the Windows Central Podcast! It's Daniel Rubino and Jez Corden in the driver's seat this week, tackling a massive news cycle in the Xbox and tech space. We kick things off with a frustrating trend: LG monitors forcing McAfee pop-ups, ... more

The tech world is sweating, and it's not just the summer heatwave. This week on the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel Rubino, Zac Bowden, and Jez Cordon sit down to unpack a massive wave of Microsoft layoffs. We break down Asha Sharma's internal memo r... more

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Recent Guests

Marcus Ash
Corporate Vice President of Design and Research for Windows and Devices at Microsoft
Microsoft
Episode: Microsoft explains how its modernizing and fixing Windows 11
Todd Howard
Video game director at Bethesda Game Studios
Bethesda Softworks / Xbox
Episode: Windows can now play (some) Xbox games
Jez Corden
Guest expert discussed Xbox and gaming industry dynamics
Windows Central / The verge coverage
Episode: The path ahead for Xbox
Ben Wilson
Tech analyst and guest host on the podcast
Episode: Microsoft's 50th Birthday Copilot Special

Hosts

Zac Bowden
Host of The Windows Central Podcast; Windows Central reporter with deep focus on Windows, Xbox, and Surface ecosystems.
Daniel Rubino
Editor in Chief; Host of The Windows Central Podcast; senior Windows and Surface journalist.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 240 ratings
  • More news - less chi chat

    More news and information about Windows and Windows devices. Less chit chat and complaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Chuckvdw
    United States5 months ago
  • Great Microsoft podcast

    A great podcast on windows and Microsoft.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    beckett1
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Informative and entertaining round up of Microsoft news

    Podcast Addict
    5
    RebelMagpie
    a year ago
  • Interesting (but with production issues

    I very much enjoy listening to this podcast as it deals heavily in Windows software and hardware, which many other Windows podcasts have abandoned. But, Y’ALL NEED TO FIX THE AUDIO LEVELS! Compared to the 5-10 other podcasts I listen to, the Windows Central Podcast is either way too quiet or Dan’s audio will go up and down the whole show (maybe the Nvidia audio software is playing games?). Either way, create content, just please fix the audio.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Scottie Upstate
    United States2 years ago
  • Not like the old days.

    Great other than the Musk Derangement Syndrome. Guys, grow up. We don’t care that you don’t like Twitter or Musk. Like Dan often says for others, your fiduciary responsibility to your shareholders is product. We come here for Windows and tech news. Do that well and you’ll be the most successful.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    dp99dp99
    United States3 years ago

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Some listeners feel politics and opinions occasionally detract from tech coverage, but quality hosts keep the focus on Windows-related topics.
Listeners praise deep Windows/Xbox ecosystem coverage and practical insights for IT strategy and device decisions.
A number note inconsistent audio levels, but value the informed, candid hardware and software discussion.

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#190
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#36
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#92
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#200
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#224
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What is The Windows Central Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Tech-focused analysis of Windows, Surface, Copilot, AI, Xbox, and PC ecosystems with a duo of long-time Windows insiders. Episodes blend hands-on hardware impressions, policy-shaping platform decisions, and strategic industry context, often weighing enterprise versus consumer dynamics and weighing how Microsoft's broader moves affect developers, IT pros, and power users. Notable strengths include candid takes on insider programs, a willingness to discuss roadmap shifts and leadership changes, and a readiness to connect hardware launches to software and service strategies across Windows, Xbox, and surface devices. The format tends to mix sharp opinions, occasional insider anecdotes, and guest perspectives from senior Microsoft teams, offerin... more

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1. Windows Weekly (Audio)
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3. MacBreak Weekly (Audio)
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