Best Scott Hanselman Podcasts (2025)

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Azure AI Foundry (from BUILD 2025) with Yina Arenas 50:32

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Learn how to supercharge your AI development with our integrated signals loop that connects model choice, knowledge retrieval, fine-tuning, orchestration and memory —anchored by observability and trust. Design, customize, and manage intelligent agents using open standards and protocols such as Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Agent-to-Agent (A2A) t…

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Leadership Principles for Software Engineers: Interview With Adrian Stanek 49:23

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If you think leadership topics only apply to managers and above, think again! In this video interview, I was joined by Adrian Stanek. We got chatting about leadership principles, and they're all applicable to different roles and levels. I really like how Adrian framed his four pillars. The concepts rang very true for me, and I think there's a lot o…

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Kate Kallot - Episode 70 32:34

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In this episode of ACM ByteCast, our special guest host Scott Hanselman (of The Hanselminutes Podcast) welcomes Kate Kallot, founder and CEO of Amini, an impact-driven AI company based in Nairobi, which focuses on the critical issue of data scarcity in Africa and its implications for AI development. Before Amini, her career spanned leadership posit…

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CR101: The legacy of three centuries of innovation with Sandeep Seeripat, CIO at Twinings 56:40

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Traditional businesses are transforming to enhance consumer engagement and operational efficiency by integrating advanced technologies, helping them stay competitive in the digital age; how can technology best support this transformation? This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Sandeep Seeripat, CIO at Twinings about how the 300-year-old tea company…

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Scott & Mark Learn To… Induced Hallucinations 25:07

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In this episode of Scott and Mark Learn To, Scott Hanselman and Mark Russinovich dive into the chaotic world of large language models, hallucinations, and grounded AI. Through hilarious personal stories, they explore the difference between jailbreaks, induced hallucinations, and factual grounding in AI systems. With live prompts and screen shares, …

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Writing bugs with K.S. Bhaskar 59:08

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It's easy to talk about everything when you've been writing software for half a century. Bhaskar has some amazing insights from his impressive career building software using everything from punch cards to AI. If you like learning about the past to understand the future, this is an episode you don't want to miss.…

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CR100: Intelligence age ethics (in 2025) with James Wilson and Philip Harker [AAA] 1:11:13

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[AAA] In 'Access All Areas' shows we go behind the scenes with the crew and their friends as they dive into complex challenges that organisations face—sometimes getting a little messy along the way. This week, in what may or may not be our 100th episode, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to James Wilson, AI Ethicist and Lead Gen AI Architect and Philip Hark…

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Is AI what Robotics needs? with Jasmine Lawrence Campbell 33:22

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In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott sits down with AI/ML & Robotics leader Jasmine Lawrence Campbell to explore the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and robotics. Jasmine shares insights on how AI is shaping the future of robotics, the challenges of integrating AI into robotic systems, and why she believes there's a place f…

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CR099: UK Government sustainability & AI with Liam Walsh and Paul Mukherjee, Defra 40:22

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Understanding the true environmental cost of digital innovation is crucial for governments aiming to embed sustainability into their digital delivery processes. Governments are embedding sustainability into the heart of digital delivery. Can governments ensure that their digital advancements contribute positively to the environment while maintainin…

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S04E03 - AI-assisted journaling with reconfigured - with Richard Makara and Niko Korvenlaita 54:38

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In this episode, we spoke to Richard Makara and Niko Korvenlaita who are CEO and CTO of reconfigured. reconfigured is a journal app that makes it incredibly easy to capture and retrieve on-going notes, thoughts & insights. Richard is the CEO and he has led growth and built go-to-market data systems in high-growth scale-ups. Niko is a second time fo…

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Scott & Mark Learn To… Feedback 25:06

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In this episode of Scott and Mark Learn To, Scott Hanselman and Mark Russinovich dive into the emotional complexity of receiving feedback—especially when it’s tough to hear. They explore the difference between constructive critique and personal opinion, the impact of timing and context, and how motivation behind feedback can shape how it's received…

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Michael J. Freedman - Episode 69 48:52

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In this episode of ACM ByteCast, Rashmi Mohan hosts ACM Fellow Michael J. Freedman, Robert E. Kahn Professor of Computer Science at Princeton University and co-Founder and CTO of Timescale. Michael’s research interests are in distributed systems, networking, and security. Over the course of his student and professional career, he designed and opera…

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Engineering Management, Burnout, and Finding Purpose: Interview With Michael Greenspan 55:17

24d ago55:17

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My podcast guest went from engineer to manager to career coach -- and what a journey it's been! In this video interview, Michael Greenspan joins me to share his career journey and shed some light on what engineering management looks like to him. We bridged into topics of burnout as well as the importance of finding purpose in the work we do. Thanks…

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Is Vibe Coding Real? with James Montemagno 45:21

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Vibe Coding has folks talking and "vibing entire applications." But is it valid? Should one use AI agents to create apps that go directly into production, or is it just appropriate for prototyping? Scott talks to James Montemagno who recently vibed a 17,000 line application and only wrote 20 bespoke lines himself. Is this the future of programming …

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CR098 Knowledge 2025 special, part 2: Key ServiceNow announcements with Amanda Joslin, ServiceNow 1:00:55

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At Knowledge 2025, the spotlight is on big announcements and bold innovations—but we’re taking you behind the scene!. In this two-part special, we dive into the engine driving ServiceNow’s evolution, with exclusive conversations you won’t hear on the main stage. In Part 2, Dave, Esmee, and Rob speak with Amanda Joslin, Senior Director of Platform a…

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CR097 Knowledge 2025 special, part 1: How to drive successful innovation at scale with Karel van der Poel, ServiceNow 1:02:06

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At Knowledge 2025, the spotlight is on big announcements and bold innovations—but we’re taking you behind the scene!. In this two-part special, we dive into the engine driving ServiceNow’s evolution, with exclusive conversations you won’t hear on the main stage. In Part 1, Dave, Esmee, and Rob sit down with Karel van der Poel, SVP of Products at Se…

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Making SNES ROMS with C# and Matthew Shapiro's DotnetSnes 33:33

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What if you could craft Super Nintendo ROMs using the power of C#? In this episode, Scott Hanselman dives into the world of retro game development with Matthew Shapiro, the creator of DotnetSnes—a tool that enables developers to build SNES games with modern .NET technology. They explore how the project works, the challenges of programming for class…

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CR096 TechnoVision 2025: Your gateway to cutting-edge innovation with Data-Powered Innovation Jam podcast 1:31:45

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TechnoVision 2025 by Capgemini helps business leaders and technologists understand and prioritize emerging technologies. It provides a clear view of tech trends, guiding decision-makers to enhance organizational effectiveness. TechnoVision acts as a beacon in the evolving technology landscape. In this very special episode, Dave, Esmee, and Rob talk…

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Scott & Mark Learn To… Vibe Coding (Part 2) 26:12

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In this episode of Scott & Mark Learn To, Scott Hanselman and Mark Russinovich discuss using AI to build a fractal shader in just 15 minutes—something that would normally take hours of manual coding. They explore the challenges and limitations of AI in real-world projects, particularly with large, complex codebases. The conversation covers the impo…

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MCPing in the Open with Angie Jones 58:05

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Angie gives us a crash course on Model Context Protocol (MCP) and how you can get started using it with goose. We also talk about other projects Angie's worked on at Block and what drives her to keep learning new things in tech. Links Angie's website: https://angiejones.tech Goose https://github.com/block/goose Angie's Modern Day Mashups talk https…

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Neverending support for open source with Hayden Barnes 32:55

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The issue of software support for open-source is a long and storied one. Scott sits down with open-source advocate Hayden Barnes about how paid support and custom builds of older open-source software is a business opportunity for herodevs. Should you upgrade and migrate to the latest build? Or should you get paid never ending support?…

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How To Level Up As A Tech Lead - Interview With Anemari Fiser 58:57

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What does it take to be a Tech Lead in software engineering? I sat down with Anemari Fiser to discuss! We dug into: - What is a tech lead? - How to move into the role? - How do soft skills fit into the picture? Thanks so much for the perspective, Anemari! ---- You can find Anemari at: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anemari-fiser/ - O’Reill…

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The Reverse Podcast Interview - Interview With Alex Lau 1:09:37

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He's BACK! I felt very fortunate to have Alex Lau, author of Keep Calm and Code On, back on the channel for an interview... But with a twist! We did a bit more of a grab-bag style where we jumped between some different topics AND I was on the receiving end of the interview for some of them! Thanks so much for your time, Alex! Always a great convers…

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Sales, Rejection, And Founding an AI Startup - Interview With Amer Tadayon 55:49

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Sometimes our original plans don't work out -- but what a masterpiece when our different paths come together for something awesome! I was happy to sit down with Amer Tadayon and discuss his journey leading up to the creation of Lucihub. One of the most important parts of this story I found was that not every path we pick will be perfect -- and that…

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Psychology To Software Engineering - Interview With Sofia Sarhiri 1:09:30

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One of my favorite things about interviewing developers is hearing their stories! And Sofia had a great story to share about her career switch into software development! I really enjoyed this conversation and the focus on just how valuable soft skills are. You'll hear about Sofia's experiences and how communication plays a big role! Thanks for taki…

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Motivated to Learn with Adriana Villela 1:14:19

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After 25 years in tech it’s hard not to coast. Adriana has come from writing word docs for the ops team to deploy software, through Devops, and now has a focus on OTel and Kubernetes. How do we get more people from 100 to 400 levels and why is there no content in between? And why we need junior engineers to make our senior engineers better. Links B…

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Computer Science for Kids with Jen Looper 34:12

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Scott sits down with Jen Looper, educator, developer, and author of Computer Science for Kids. Together, they dive into the importance of introducing young minds to coding early and making computer science accessible for all. Jen shares insights from her book, discusses the evolving landscape of tech education, and highlights creative ways to inspi…

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Peter Lee - Episode 68 40:16

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In this episode of ACM ByteCast, our special guest host Scott Hanselman (of The Hanselminutes Podcast) welcomes ACM Fellow Peter Lee, President of Microsoft Research. As leader of Microsoft Research, Peter incubates new research-powered products and lines of business in areas such as AI, computing foundations, health, and life sciences. Before Micr…

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CR095: The gap between humanity and AI with Anders Indset, Philosopher & Author 1:01:18

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This year is the year that AI moves from the individual assistant to the collective and autonomous - from co-pilots to agent to agent integration. But what do we know of its collective impact and how does humanity fit in? This week’s Easter Special, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Anders Indset, about his work (Ex Machina and the Singularity Paradox), …

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Scott & Mark Learn To... ShaderGlass and Vibe Coding 33:47

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In this episode of Scott & Mark Learn To, Scott Hanselman and Mark Russinovich dive into a lively mix of tech nostalgia, AI-driven code attribution, and shader programming mishaps. Scott introduces "ShaderGlass," an app that overlays CRT-style shaders on windows, leading to a chaotic live troubleshooting session when it renders invisibly. They also…

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CRLIVE46 Google Cloud Next 2025: Leading Cloud Transformation with Strategic Vision with Lee Moore, Google Cloud 42:10

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Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" Hot drop coming through! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’…

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CRLIVE45 Google Cloud Next 2025: Evolving Digital and AI Landscape for Fortune 500 companies with Gina Fratarcangeli, Google Cloud 24:44

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Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" Hot drop coming through! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’…

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Recovering from Disaster with Seth Eliot 1:02:13

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Disaster recovery is more than automation and infrastructure. There's a lot that goes into your services and some of those things can't be defined as code or automated. When was the last time you restored your database from a backup? How do you use least privileged access when your region changes and how do you even know you're having a disaster. S…

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CRLIVE44 Google Cloud Next 2025: Accelerating Innovation in Telecom with AI, Jen Hawes-Hewitt, Google Cloud 35:03

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Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Hot drop coming through! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’re bringing 8 incredible conversations in the coming days with inspiring guests who are shaping the f…

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CRLIVE43 Google Cloud Next 2025: Unlocking Retail Potential with Kapil Dabi, Google Cloud 28:45

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Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" Hot drop coming through! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’…

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CRLIVE42 Google Cloud Next 2025: AI Fueling Insurance Evolution with Meg Tucker, Google Cloud 32:20

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Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" Hot drop coming through! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’…

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AI Data Infrastructure for the Global South with Kate Kallott 34:45

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In this episode of Hanselminutes, host Scott Hanselman sits down with Amini's Kate Kallot to explore the transformative potential of AI-driven data infrastructure in the Global South. As the founder of Amini, Kallot shares insights into how artificial intelligence can bridge critical data gaps, drive sustainable development, and empower communities…

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CRLIVE41 Google Cloud Next 2025: Driving Digital Transformation with customers with Jim Anderson, Google Cloud 26:38

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Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" Hot drop coming through! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’…

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CRLIVE40 Google Cloud Next 2025: Strategic Thinking and Visioning in AI with Charlotte Gistelinck, Google Cloud 36:09

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Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" Hot drop coming through! The Cloud Realities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’…