Best Sysadmin Life Podcasts (2025)

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From Help Desk to IT Leadership: Andrew Johnson's Journey 45:04

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11d ago45:04

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Andrew Johnson shares his journey in the IT field, starting from his early days in education to his current role in systems management. He emphasizes the importance of community, continuous learning, and the evolution of technology, particularly in relation to AI and automation. Andrew also discusses his experiences with user groups and conferences…

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Episode 0: Trailer 0:28

17d ago0:28

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A quick introduction to Verbose Mode, the podcast from the team at TuxCare. Host Eric “The IT Guy” Hendricks shares what the show’s all about — real conversations about Linux, open source, and enterprise IT without the buzzwords or fluff. Verbose Mode is a bi-weekly podcast from the team at TuxCare, where IT pros Eric Hendricks and Chris DeMars dig…

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From Paramedic to Redmond, Sean Bulger’s tech journey (Replay) 1:12:07

1M ago1:12:07

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In this conversation, Sean Bulger shares his journey through the IT landscape, discussing his experiences as a consultant, the importance of a growth mindset, and the value of mentorship. He reflects on his diverse career path, that included jobs as a plumber and paramedic, and emphasizes the significance of community engagement and continuous lear…

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Code, Cloud & Confidence with Hailey Phillips (Replay) 1:06:47

1M ago1:06:47

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In this episode, Hailey Phillips shares her journey from an HR internship to becoming a prominent figure in the IT industry. She discusses her passion for technology, the importance of automation and cloud computing, and the role of soft skills in tech. Hailey also reflects on her experiences in the gaming industry, her travels to Japan, and the si…

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Bryan Dam – Onesies, Sysadmin Life & Sneakernet Solutions (Replay) 1:11:21

2M ago1:11:21

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Matt Zaske’s Mustache Origin + Task Sequences in 2025 (Replay) 1:14:19

2M ago1:14:19

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Matt Zaske, a seasoned sysadmin in higher ed, dives into device management, Windows 11 migration, and how his theater background shapes his IT communication. He shares his path into tech speaking, explores home automation, and showcases his passion for 3D printing and custom conference collectibles. We also learn the fun origin story of his iconic …

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Helpdesk Scars & PowerShell Wins with Andrew Taylor 55:52

2M ago55:52

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Andrew Taylor shares his journey from studying business to becoming a seasoned IT professional with over 20 years of experience. He discusses his early days in help desk support, his transition to end user computing, and the challenges he faced in various IT roles, including managing multiple tenants in the MSP world. Andrew emphasizes the importan…

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Writing, Teaching, and Defending: Ru Campbell’s IT Adventures 58:00

2M ago58:00

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Ru Campbell shares his journey from starting in IT in 2012 to becoming a Microsoft 365 consultant and security expert. He discusses the importance of help desk experience, betting on oneself in career progression, and the transition to specializing in Microsoft Defender. Ru emphasizes the value of understanding security practices, the challenges of…

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From Packaging Apps to Podcasting with Rory Monaghan 53:04

3M ago53:04

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Rory Monaghan shares his extensive journey in the IT field, starting from his early days in application packaging to his current role in end user computing. He discusses the evolution of application virtualization, particularly App-V, and its impact on organizations. Rory emphasizes the importance of community through user groups and the value of p…

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Building Better Reporting with Garth Jones 1:08:14

3M ago1:08:14

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Garth Jones shares his extensive journey in the IT field, starting from his early days running a BBS to becoming a pivotal figure in endpoint management with SMS. He discusses the evolution of IT roles, the importance of proactive management, and the challenges he faced while building Enhansoft. Garth also reflects on his experiences with blogging,…

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Networking, Fundamentals, and the Future of IT with Mattias Melkersen 47:10

3M ago47:10

47:10

In this conversation, Mattias Melkersen shares his journey from dropping out of school to becoming a successful IT consultant. He discusses the importance of mentorship, continuous learning, and the impact of AI on IT management. Mattias emphasizes the need for networking and community building in the IT field, as well as the significance of unders…

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Pedaling Through IT Careers with Paul Winstanley 1:02:44

3M ago1:02:44

1:02:44

In this conversation, Paul Winstanley shares his journey in the IT industry, starting from his early days in retail IT support to specializing in endpoint management and becoming a community leader through blogging and speaking engagements. He discusses the importance of mentorship, the evolution of his career into consulting, and the impact of AI …

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From Dismantling a PC at 14 to Co-Founding a Tech Company with Jose Schenardie 1:07:03

4M ago1:07:03

1:07:03

In this conversation, Jose Schenardie shares his journey from starting his IT career in Brazil to becoming a co-founder of a cybersecurity company in Australia. He discusses the importance of niche conferences like MMS, the evolution of endpoint management with Intune and SCCM, and the role of AI in shaping the future of IT. Jose emphasizes the val…

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Cloud Skills, Content Creation & Cardio – Andy Jones IT Journey 1:01:02

4M ago1:01:02

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In this conversation, Andy Jones shares his extensive journey in the IT field, starting from his early days in web development to his current role focusing on cloud technologies and Intune. He discusses the importance of continuous learning, mentorship, and the evolution of technology, particularly AI and its implications for IT professionals. Andy…

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Helpdesk to Consulting with Chris Cavazos on Shaping Tech Careers 51:19

4M ago51:19

51:19

In this conversation, Chris Cavazos shares his journey in the IT field, starting from his early experiences in the 90s to his current role as a principal consultant. He discusses the importance of mentorship, the transition from in-house IT to consulting, and the impact of Azure Virtual Desktop during the pandemic. Chris also touches on his persona…

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From Construction Sites to Configuration Profiles with Jóhannes Geir Kristjánsson 55:41

4M ago55:41

55:41

Johannes Geir Kristiansson shares his unique journey from a construction background to a successful career in IT, particularly in endpoint management and Intune. He discusses the challenges and rewards of transitioning from a hands-on trade to a more abstract field, emphasizing the importance of community and knowledge sharing. Johannes also reflec…

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How Dustin Gullett Went from Mowing Lawns to Microsoft MVP 56:30

5M ago56:30

56:30

Dustin Gullit shares his journey from mowing lawns for a school district to becoming an IT consultant with a wealth of experience in military network security, healthcare IT, and MDM solutions. He discusses the evolution of Intune, the impact of AI on technology and daily life, and his passion for photography and blogging. Dustin emphasizes the imp…

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How Nearly Becoming a Doctor Led to a Career in Cyber Security with Spencer Alessi 53:23

5M ago53:23

53:23

Spencer Alessi shares his journey from almost becoming a doctor to pivoting to IT, emphasizing the importance of help desk experience, mentorship, and continuous learning. He discusses his passion for systems administration, the significance of disaster recovery testing, and his transition into security. Spencer also reflects on his experiences in …

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Naming OUs and Racing Bikes: The Balanced Life of Michael Escamilla 56:32

5M ago56:32

56:32

Michael Escamilla shares his journey in the IT field, discussing his experiences at conferences, his involvement with OSD Cloud, and the importance of community engagement. He reflects on his career path, the challenges faced in IT, and the significance of automation. Michael emphasizes the need for continuous learning and offers advice for aspirin…

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Imposter Syndrome, Authorship, and Entrepreneurship with David Brook 57:09

5M ago57:09

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David Brook shares his journey in the IT field, discussing his early experiences, the importance of apprenticeships, and the challenges of starting his own business. He emphasizes the value of community, public speaking, and the need for continuous learning in the fast-paced world of technology. David also opens up about his struggles with imposter…

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From Paramedic to Redmond, Sean Bulger’s tech journey 1:12:07

6M ago1:12:07

1:12:07

In this conversation, Sean Bulger shares his journey through the IT landscape, discussing his experiences as a consultant, the importance of a growth mindset, and the value of mentorship. He reflects on his diverse career path, that included jobs as a plumber and paramedic, and emphasizes the significance of community engagement and continuous lear…

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Steve Weiner’s Unexpected Tech Journey: Music, Youtube, and Modern Management 59:22

6M ago59:22

59:22

In this engaging conversation, Steve Weiner, co-founder of Get Rubix, shares his unique journey from a music career to the tech industry, detailing his experiences at Apple and as a tech consultant. He discusses the evolution of his YouTube channel, the impact of pandemic on IT practices, and the importance of community engagement through open-sour…

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Code, Cloud & Confidence with Hailey Phillips 1:06:47

6M ago1:06:47

1:06:47

In this episode, Hailey Phillips shares her journey from an HR internship to becoming a prominent figure in the IT industry. She discusses her passion for technology, the importance of automation and cloud computing, and the role of soft skills in tech. Hailey also reflects on her experiences in the gaming industry, her travels to Japan, and the si…

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Steve Jesok’s Journey - From Rockstar to IT Rockstar 53:25

6M ago53:25

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In this conversation, Steve Jesok shares his journey into the IT field, his involvement with user groups, and the evolution of community engagement in technology. He reflects on his early career, transitioning from a professional musician to an IT professional, and highlights the importance of user groups as resources for learning and networking. 0…

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Dean Ellerby on IT, AI, and Launching His YouTube Journey 58:16

6M ago58:16

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In this engaging conversation with Dean Ellerby, he shares his journey through the tech industry, starting from his early experiences in a gaming company to becoming a consultant specializing in SCCM and Intune. He discusses the challenges and learning moments throughout his career, including his transition to content creation on YouTube during the…

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Community, AI, and the Future of IT with Mike Terrill 56:18

7M ago56:18

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Fabian and Mike Terrill discuss a variety of topics ranging from the extreme weather in Phoenix to the intricacies of community engagement through user groups like azsmug. They delve into the challenges faced by user groups post-COVID, the evolution of systems management, and the future of device management in the context of AI. Mike shares valuabl…

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From Portraits to PowerShell: David Segura on Building OSDCloud 47:50

7M ago47:50

47:50

In this conversation, David Segura discusses the birth of OSDCloud, highlighting its popularity and the significant impact of automation in IT management. He also touches on future trends in system administration, emphasizing the importance of adapting to new technologies and I learn how down to earth he is! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to David Seg…

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Bryan Dam – Onesies, Sysadmin Life & Sneakernet Solutions 1:11:21

7M ago1:11:21

1:11:21

In this conversation, Bryan discusses his early experiences in IT management, particularly focusing on the unconventional methods he employed, such as the 'sneaker net' approach, to manage devices and install software. He reflects on the challenges and best practices he learned along the way. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:47 Career …

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Matt Zaske’s Mustache Origin + Task Sequences in 2025 1:14:19

7M ago1:14:19

1:14:19

Matt Zaske, a seasoned sysadmin in higher ed, dives into device management, Windows 11 migration, and how his theater background shapes his IT communication. He shares his path into tech speaking, explores home automation, and showcases his passion for 3D printing and custom conference collectibles. We also learn the fun origin story of his iconic …

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16 - How Systems Administration has Changed Over the Years 31:33

2y ago31:33

31:33

In this first car cast, I am going to talk about what changes I have seen in the IT industry over the years.

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Episode 15 - Phishing and what you should know 32:06

3y ago32:06

32:06

What is phishing? No, I am not talking about the kind with a rod and a boat. Doesn’t Phishing relate more to cyber security and why do sys admins need to be experts at spotting phishing attempts? I am Mike Walton and this is the Sys Admin School Podcast.

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14 - Do I need a VPN? 27:07

3y ago27:07

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Are VPNs an important part of being a Systems Administrator? Should I be using one for my personal use? We will answer these questions a go over a lot more in this episode of The Sys Admin School Podcast. SurfShark VPN Affiliate Link https://thesysadminschool.com/recommends/surfshark-vpn/

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13 - How Important is PowerShell? Should I learn a programming language? 31:56

4+ y ago31:56

31:56

This episode is sponsored by SurfShark VPN https://TheSysAdminSchool.com/SurfShark. How important is PowerShell to Systems Administrators and should I be learning a programming language? I will go over these topics and give you my take on them during this episode of The SysAdmin School podcast.

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12 - Should I offer free Consulting Services to friends and family? 25:16

4+ y ago25:16

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Something that always comes up as you progress in your IT career is whether you should offer free tech support to friends and family. In this podcast I will give you my take on this question and whether it is worth it!

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11 - Where have I been and the Future of The Sys Admin School 2:56

4+ y ago2:56

2:56

I have been away from this PodCast for over a year now and I want to let you know what is going on and where the future of The Sys Admin School is.

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Coronavirus & Life Updates 9:56

5+ y ago9:56

9:56

I'm still here! With my up days and down days!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiroko/support

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Episode 10 - Social Engineering 22:20

5+ y ago22:20

22:20

In this episode I am going to go over the basics of Social Engineering and what you need to know as a Systems Administrator.

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Hiro Attends AWS re:Invent 2019 🎉 13:42

6y ago13:42

13:42

I attended AWS re:Invent 2019 on a scholarship Grant, and also was a subject of AWS's film crew for a week!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiroko/support

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Episode 9 - My Top Technologies to Learn in 2020 32:04

6y ago32:04

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In this podcast, I am going to talk about some of the technologies that I think would be beneficial to your career if you learned them in 2020. 2019 saw a lot of great changes and 2020 will continue to see many great advancements. We need to stay on top of these new technologies and be ready for them when they come.…

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Kitten as a Service (KaaS) with @SiaMiaCat: Kitten as Therapy 20:21

6y ago20:21

20:21

I got a kitten. A teeny tiny kitten! How a tiny kitten is helping me with my depression, anxiety, and stress and helping me with "mindfulness" and "grounding."--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiroko/support

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Episode 8 - The Importance of Monitoring your Environment 26:37

6y ago26:37

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Having a solid environment is great, but without monitoring, you don't know how it is performing. In this podcast, I talk about the importance of monitoring. We will talk about why monitoring is so important, some different types of monitoring and even some great monitoring software out there.

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Episode 7 - Gain experience through Volunteer Work! 24:45

6y ago24:45

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https://thesysadminschool.com Gaining experience can sometimes be the hardest thing for a new SysAdmin to get. In this podcast, I talk about how Volunteering can give you the experience you are looking for as well as make new connections.

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What's "Japanese"? 「日本人」って何？・Interview w/Josh【Bilingual Episode】 1:35:54

6y ago1:35:54

1:35:54

What does it mean to be "Japanese"? Joshua is a Japanese born and raised 3rd generation "Japanese" with European heritage. But he's considered British, even though he visited the UK for the first time in his life 2 years ago. Hiro is a Japanese born, American raised 1st generation Japanese American. They discuss what it means to be "Japanese" and t…

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On Facing Death, 7 Years Later: Story of Arteriovenous Malformation 19:43

6y ago19:43

19:43

Who am I? What makes me... me? Am I my memories? Personality? Humor? What does it mean to have brain surgery that could change all that?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiroko/support

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Society Causes Disabilities? Discussing Social Model of Disability 16:00

6y ago16:00

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Most people are aware of the Medical Model of Disability which says that disability is the body's impairment. But not many are aware of the Social Model of Disability, which says that disability is lack of fit between a body and its social environment.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiroko/support…

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Mindfulness: Moving, Chemo, and Slowing Down 13:40

6y ago13:40

13:40

I've just completed my 2nd move in a month, to start my new life in the suburbs, trying to get into remission.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiroko/support

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Episode 6 - Top 10 SysAdmin Tools 24:17

6y ago24:17

24:17

Every SysAdmin has their own set of tools they like to use. Well today I am going to give you mine. 10) Rufus 9) ProcMon 8) RSAT Tools 7) Remote Desktop 6) Notepad++ 5) NMAP 4) Visual Studio Code 3) PuTTY 2) PowerShell 1) Wireshark https://TheSysAdminSchool.com https://400dollarlab.com

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5 Financial Steps I took Before I Quit Corporate to Go Freelance 13:34

6+ y ago13:34

13:34

There are many things to consider when quitting your full-time job. My process was months, if not years, in the making. I discuss saving, insurance, passive income, and more in this episode!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiroko/support

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Episode 5 - LinkedIn and why you should use it 27:53

6+ y ago27:53

27:53

https://TheSysAdminSchool.com https://400DollarLab.com LinkedIn is a great Social Media platform for Professionals and Businesses. In this episode we will talk about why LinkedIn is so important and why you should be using it to help progress your career. You can checkout my LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwalton84/.…

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Imposter Syndrome, Teaching on LinkedIn Learning, and my Week in SoCal 6:40

6+ y ago6:40

6:40

I'm spending the week in SoCal, soaking up the sun and recording 2 courses at the LinkedIn office for my "Introduction to AWS for Non-Engineers" series.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiroko/support