Best SharePoint Intranets Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 9 | SharePoint intranet search - why do you hate me? 33:39

18d ago33:39

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SharePoint intranet search - why do you hate me? This provocative question resonates with many SharePoint users. At events, when we ask people if they love SharePoint, search is often cited as a pain point in their intranet experience. This is why in this episode of Fresh Perspectives, Jarbas Horst and David Bowman dive into the complexities of the…

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EP163: The Boys... Pixel Perfect 55:56

15h ago55:56

55:56

The boys start off talking about intranets and Marijn's new gig at Involv. Then they talk about the concept of the decentralized intranet architecture. The whisky today is a Japanese Akashi that is just perfect with Sushi.By Steve & Marijn

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EP162: The Boys have Expectations 1:14:02

18d ago1:14:02

1:14:02

OK, we are alte... well Steve is late in publishing this episode... no excuse except travelling to the Microsoft world... but then again this is what this episode is about... if you could change anything about M365... what would your expectations be.By Steve & Marijn

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SharePoint roadmap pitstop March 2025 26:26

24d ago26:26

26:26

March Madness in SharePoint tech terms means the SharePoint team worked like mad to deliver a lot of great new tech: Create pages with Copilot in SharePoint, Viva Connections: New News experience, SharePoint agents: New usage reports, a new Table toolbar, annotation layout and tools for editing PDFs, approval workflows to any list or library, OCR f…

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Ep 8 | The benefits of intranets 31:59

1M ago31:59

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In this episode of Fresh Perspectives, David and Jarbas explore the essential role of intranets in modern organizations. They discuss how intranets, particularly SharePoint intranets, enhance employee engagement, streamline communication, and boost productivity. David and Jarbas share real-world examples and insights on why every business, regardle…

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Get to know Copilot 56:33

1M ago56:33

56:33

There is so much to learn about Microsoft 365 Copilot, it helps to have someone translate Copilot into practical knowledge, tips, and tricks. We chat with TJ Devine, one of Microsoft's foremost experts in Copilot - to hear how it evolves AND how best to talk about it - to understand what you can do with AI in Microsoft 365. You'll hear TJ touch on …

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How Microsoft Does OneDrive 44:38

1M ago44:38

44:38

In this episode of Sync Up, hosts Stephen Rice and Arvind Mishra sit down with David Johnson, one of Microsoft IT's key architects, to uncover how the company manages OneDrive and SharePoint at scale. From security and automation to self-service with guardrails, they explore the strategies that keep Microsoft’s data secure while enabling seamless c…

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Ep 7 | AI for SharePoint Intranets revisited 29:07

1M ago29:07

29:07

In this episode of Fresh Perspectives, David and Jarbas delve into the evolving landscape of SharePoint intranets and the transformative power of AI. Sharing their experiences from recent events, including the Microsoft AI Tour and the Ragan AI Horizons event in Miami, they discuss the varying levels of AI adoption among organizations and the impor…

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EP161: Finding your 42 1:00:21

1M ago1:00:21

1:00:21

The Boys are back! Marijn and Steve embark on an intergalactic journey through Microsoft 365 in search of the ultimate answer to life, the universe, and everything—aka their own '42'. From the deep trenches of SharePoint to the swirling galaxies of Teams, Sway, Exchange, and beyond, they explore the quirks, wonders, and hidden gems of the M365 ecos…

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Deep M365Con learning with Laura and Rez 43:08

1M ago43:08

43:08

Are you ready for deep thoughts on deep learning with Laura Rogers and Noorez Khamis? Laura is an MVP and founder of IW Mentor, who brings a wealth of knowledge in SharePoint and Microsoft 365. Rez is also an MVP and CTO at Creospark with an extensive background on the depths of SharePoint and Microsoft 365. Together, they bring us insights of in-p…

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EP160: Welcome to mAImi 1:06:37

2M ago1:06:37

1:06:37

Steve comes back from Collabdays Miami and tells the story about the 4th revolution that is currently happening in the world.By Steve & Marijn

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SharePoint roadmap pitstop February 2025 49:52

2M ago49:52

49:52

No extra day this year. No matter, the product team crammed a lot of goodness into the 28 days of Feb'2025. The busy'ness delivered: Viva Connections: User-created cards, Copilot Visual Creator powered by Clipchamp, Microsoft Lists: Forms updates, SharePoint: Updated document libraries, Improved Microsoft Lists links in Teams chats and channels, Pr…

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Post-publication impact of SharePoint pages 19:23

2M ago19:23

19:23

Take an audio tutorial tour that covers 10 ways to make a SharePoint page work for you, after you publish them! After your page looks great and is ready for your audience—make a plan to put that page as close to your reader as possible. Share it directly to them - intact - without requiring them to click away from where they are already focused and…

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Ep 6 | How to measure effective communication in the workplace with Cai Kjaer 50:53

2M ago50:53

50:53

In this episode of Fresh Perspectives, David and Jarbas engage with Cai Kjaer, the co-founder of Swoop Analytics, to explore the critical role of measurement in workplace environments with a particular focus on enhancing employee engagement. Cai, who has a rich background in analytics and internal collaboration, provides insights into the need for …

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EP159: A very Sherried Intranet 1:06:45

2M ago1:06:45

1:06:45

Well this is a conversation about Intranets that the boys dont start arguing about... too much anyway.By Steve & Marijn

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Ep 5 | How to use Microsoft 365 Copilot with Manesh Mistry 55:17

3M ago55:17

55:17

In this episode of Fresh Perspectives, David Bowman and Jarbas Horst are joined by Manesh Mistry, Copilot Technical Specialist at Microsoft, to explore the functionalities and developments of Microsoft Copilot. David and Jarbas set the stage for a detailed discussion about how Copilot is revolutionizing the integration of generative AI with Microso…

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SharePoint roadmap pitstop January 2025 21:17

3M ago21:17

21:17

Kicking off 2025 with a bang, and a BIG SharePoint event. January 2025 brought a lot of new offerings: Viva Connections on the SharePoint app bar, Pay-as-you-go billing model for SharePoint agents, Re-imagined Hero web part, Viva Engage: Leadership feed, Editorial card web part, Accessibility assistant tool for SharePoint pages, SharePoint pages: F…

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Let that Sync in 44:11

3M ago44:11

44:11

Join Stephen Rice and Arvind Mishra as they discuss the ins and outs of OneDrive Sync with legendary Sync expert, Gaia Carini. They cover everything from the basics of OneDrive Sync to more advanced features like Files on Demand and Known Folder Move (KFM). Gaia also shares best practices for deploying OneDrive Sync in organizations and highlights …

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Ep 4 | SharePoint intranet trends and predictions for 2025 38:25

3M ago38:25

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In this episode of Fresh Perspectives, Jarbas Horst and David Bowman welcome the new year with predictions and insights for 2025. They begin with Viva Engage, predicting its continued momentum owing to Microsoft’s consistent improvements and the tool’s ease of integration within organizations. When combined with SharePoint and Teams, Viva Engage cr…

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EP158: Marijn in fantAIsy 1:15:20

3M ago1:15:20

1:15:20

OK, the boys ramble on a bit about the money and about AI. The way we pay for SharePoint and M365 services and new ways to pay for Azure services then budgeting for your SharePoint services changes and increases as you are more successful with Copilot. But are we actually paying more or are things just changes... but then we got distracted... somet…

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EP157: Steve's Mum, Cheap Whisky and AI 1:05:31

3M ago1:05:31

1:05:31

So, this turned out to be fun after the boys could not get excited about a big single subject... except whisky... but being broke after the holidays cheap whisky became a talking point... then Steves's mum joined the call and AI became a talking about along with a M365 Comparison with many things Whisky... But then the boys got serious and talked a…

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Ep 3 | Why does Fresh exist if SharePoint is so great? 37:21

3M ago37:21

37:21

In this episode of Fresh Perspectives, Jarbas Horst and David Bowman are joined by Madeleine Ryderheim, Head of Product Operations at Fresh Intranet. They discuss why solutions like Fresh exist alongside SharePoint and explore SharePoint's need for extensive configuration to be user-friendly. Madeleine shares how Fresh enhances SharePoint with bett…

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SharePoint agents in the wild 1:16:25

3M ago1:16:25

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Ground your SharePoint agent curiosities in real-world AI use and insights. We talk with customer success expert, Matt Wolodarsky, who recently worked with 80+ of our early adopter customers to best understand their use of SharePoint agents and how we can craft and shape their future. We also talk with Brent Sanders and Anna Henke-Gunvaldson from t…

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SharePoint Roadmap Pitstop December 2024 36:40

4M ago36:40

36:40

Happiest of holidays, and welcome to 2025! December 2024 brought some great new offerings: Microsoft Syntex pay-as-you-go: Simple document processing model, Viva Connections: Power Apps card, Viva Pulse now included in Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Search for Bing retirement, Outlook.cloud.microsoft, Add external content links to Viva Learning, …

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EP156: A whisky Toast to Viva Goals 1:15:36

4M ago1:15:36

1:15:36

Steve and Marijn record this just before Xmas and decide on 4 whiskies as they have a send-off for Viva Goals recently announced to be deprecated by Microsoft. Check out this episode to find out why we think it has disappeared and if a hole has been left that needs filling more importantly laugh as we work through the last episode we recorded befor…

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EP 155: Masticating fools 53:36

4M ago53:36

53:36

Six years ago the boys recorded Office365Distilled 001. 6 years and 155 Episodes ago and talked about Ignited 2018. So the opportunity arose to check out what was announced at Ignite 2018 and compare it to Ignite 2024 which has just happened. So enjoy a little reminiscing of the past whilst looking at the future.…

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Guide to employee effectiveness with Synozur 54:49

4M ago54:49

54:49

On today's episode, Michelle Caldwell (CEO – Synozur) shares how best to envision and plan for employee effectiveness within the AI era. Michelle puts focus on seeing your company as a comprehensive and integrated framework – a Company Operating System – across people, content, processes, key product use, and more. You’ll discover how to take an em…

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Ep 2 | Are intranets having an existential crisis? Revolutionizing employee experience 34:20

5M ago34:20

34:20

In today’s fast-paced tech landscape, even intranets need an upgrade. But do we really need modern intranets in an era dominated by AI? The AI Intranet episode dives into why companies should rethink their employee experiences and how AI can take them to the next level. We discuss real-world scenarios where AI transforms intranets into smarter, mor…

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OneDrive's Year in Review & Unlicensed User Changes 34:04

5M ago34:04

34:04

With 2024 coming to a close, the Sync Up crew is reflecting on our favorite OneDrive features of the year, and looking forward to the Unlicensed User changes coming in 2025! Stephen Rice and Arvind Mishra are joined by keeper of the OneDrive roadmap, Irfan Shahdad, and Archive and unlicensed user expert Trent Green! Irfan will take you through the …

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SharePoint roadmap pitstop November 2024 35:31

5M ago35:31

35:31

This month's pitstop looks at everything that landed in November 2024: Viva Engage: Updates for the Copilot adoption community, Copilot Pages, Add Approvals to any SharePoint document library, Teams: New chat and channels experience, Teams: New calendar experience, and Windows Server 2025 (GA). Plus, we share highlights from Microsoft Ignite 2024 -…

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EP154: Getting Laid with SharePoint 1:02:52

5M ago1:02:52

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The boys are starting to realise that it is time to get practical and talk about how governance has changed and how they approach SharePoint Governance specifically in todays work of SharePoint, MS Teams and OneDrive and how they approach the subject with Clients. Marijn talked about the underlying ABC pyramid approach with A being for ALL = Intran…

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Ep 1 | Shedding light on SharePoint intranet challenges: practical tips & insights 31:12

6M ago31:12

31:12

In this episode of 'Fresh Perspectives: Living in the Reality of SharePoint Intranets,' hosts David Bowman and Jarbas Horst dive deep into the complexities of using SharePoint as an intranet platform. They explore the root causes behind some of these challenges and share practical tips and insights to help you overcome them. Whether you're an intra…

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EP153: Sectsy Chat 1:01:36

6M ago1:01:36

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OK, so MS Teams gets new way to look at Channels and Chats under a Sectional title. Steve and marijn take a look at the value of such change and go to discussing the value today and potential value tomorrow. A very old Teeling gets a tasting after Tikit for MS teams brings their 3 series to a close with a great whisky…

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Welcome to Fresh Perspectives 18:34

6M ago18:34

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Need to use a SharePoint intranet? When all information available is overly technical or negative, turn to Fresh Perspectives: Living in the reality of SharePoint intranets. We provide useful, jargon-free insights and real-world examples to help you maximize the benefits of SharePoint intranets and tackle its challenges.…

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EP152: Tikit: Helping the Helpdesk 1:03:14

6M ago1:03:14

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The boys talk to Geoff and Adam, from Tikit by Cireson. Tikit is a helpdesk solution build on Microsoft Teams. We talk about planes, journeys, AI (ofcourse) and much more. They are our whisky sponsors for the episode!By Steve & Marijn

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SharePoint roadmap pitstop October 2024 32:42

6M ago32:42

32:42

October 2024 brought a few spooky and exciting updates - no bones about it (ok, a skull or two, maybe): Copilot agents in SharePoint, Clipchamp for Microsoft 365 E3 and E5, Copilot in Viva Amplify, SharePoint eSignature: Adobe Acrobat Sign and Docusign integration, SharePoint: Design Ideas, Microsoft Lists: Add approvals to any list, Copilot agents…

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