Best Microsoft Mechanics Podcasts (2025)

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Microsoft Foundry - Everything you need to build AI apps & agents 12:08

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2d ago12:08

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It's never been easier to build, optimize, and govern AI apps and agents that understand your business context and deliver business impact. Our unified, interoperable AI platform enables developers to build faster and smarter, while organizations gain fleetwide security and governance in a unified portal. Yina Arenas, Microsoft Foundry CVP, shares …

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Foundry IQ for Multi-Source AI Knowledge Bases 13:47

4d ago13:47

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Ground your AI agents on your organization's knowledge, pulling from multiple sources at once, connecting the dots automatically, and getting more accurate, context-rich answers without doing manual orchestration with Foundry IQ in Microsoft Foundry. Navigate complex, distributed data across Azure stores, SharePoint, OneLake, MCP servers, and even …

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The AI Bubble Question 51:26

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Andrew and Justin tackle the biggest question surrounding AI right now: are we in a bubble? The two discuss how the market reacts to AI-centric news, slowdowns in hiring, and why product matters more than just simple models. Plus, a little talk on the rumor of ads finding their way to ChatGPT's free tier, and Thrive Capital's investment in OpenAI. …

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Solving the AI compute crisis through decentralization with Tobias Adler 32:28

13d ago32:28

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Why 80% of AI funding goes to cloud bills (and how to fix it) In this episode of Cloud Do You Do, Štěpán Kaiser from Revolgy sits down with Tobias Adler, CEO and founder of nuco.cloud — the first crypto startup ever to receive a grant from the German government. Tobias explains how his need for massive computing power to run stock trading bots in 2…

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Run local AI on any PC or Mac - Microsoft Foundry Local 11:01

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Build powerful AI apps that run locally on any device—Windows, macOS, or mobile—without relying on the cloud using Foundry Local. Leverage full hardware performance, keep data private, reduce latency, and predict costs, even in offline or low-connectivity scenarios. Simplify development and deploy AI apps across diverse hardware and OS platforms wi…

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Microsoft Sentinel platform – Unified, Graph-enabled, and AI-ready Security 9:21

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Unify your security data and use AI to reason over your entire digital estate with Microsoft Sentinel. See how threats evolve in real time, map attack paths, and understand which assets are most at risk. Visualize relationships across users, devices, and resources to pinpoint vulnerabilities and focus your response where it matters most. Using natu…

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Replace your VPN - Global Secure Access in Microsoft Entra 10:12

18d ago10:12

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Connect users to on-premises resources while enforcing Conditional Access policies, including MFA, and eliminate the need for VPNs using Secure Access Service Edge with Microsoft Entra. Route authentication through Microsoft Entra before granting resource access, even within legacy on-premises systems. Boost performance with intelligent local acces…

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Synced Passkeys in Microsoft Entra for Phishing-resistant MFA 8:14

18d ago8:14

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Secure sign-in across all your devices without relying on passwords or extra apps using passkeys in Microsoft Entra. Register, sync, and use passkeys with just your device's camera and biometrics, making authentication seamless, fast, and phishing-resistant. As an admin, control who uses which passkey type, streamline recovery with Verified ID, and…

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New Data Security Posture Management | Microsoft Purview 10:01

19d ago10:01

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Locate, assess, and prioritize high-risk data across Microsoft and non-Microsoft services using Microsoft Purview Data Security Posture Management (DSPM). Identify sensitive files, understand emerging data risks, and focus remediation efforts where they matter most without slowing down productivity. You can also remediate oversharing, enforce data …

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Windows 365 updates | AI‑Ready Work, Apps on Demand, Resilient Access 13:40

19d ago13:40

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Automate real work, modernize app delivery, and keep users productive from any device with Windows 365 for Agents. Assign AI agents their own Cloud PCs to complete tasks in your apps and workflows using natural-language instructions to eliminate fragile UI-based automation and accelerate scalable, resilient processes across your organization. Publi…

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Microsoft Excel Power User Updates | Agent Mode, Copilot Function & Formula AI 9:06

1M ago9:06

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Turn raw Excel data into actionable insights, visual dashboards, and KPIs in minutes. With Agent Mode, automate complex analysis, create pivot tables, and build interactive dashboards without manual setup. Streamline text analysis, formula generation, and complex calculations right inside Excel. Use the Copilot function to categorize feedback, scor…

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Begun, the AI Browser Wars Have 56:10

1M ago56:10

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Andrew and Justin dive into the launch of Atlas, OpenAI's new browser set to square off with Chrome in the race to an AI-centric web client. The duo also breaks down Google's flaws in building out its AI toolset, Meta's recent layoffs from its own AI team, and the joys of using Sora over the past month. Chapters 00:00 - Intro and Atlas 14:10 - Sora…

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How to move Active Directory Source of Authority to Microsoft Entra ID and why 9:41

2M ago9:41

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Strengthen your security posture by moving groups and users from Active Directory to Microsoft Entra. This gives you seamless access for your teams, stronger authentication with MFA and passwordless options, and centralized visibility into risks across your environment. Simplify hybrid identity management by reducing dual overhead, prioritizing key…

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Microsoft Security Copilot agents 8:22

2M ago8:22

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Take control of security operations and act fast on high priority threats with Microsoft Security Copilot agents. Automate phishing triage, prioritize alerts, streamline access reviews, and close policy gaps while keeping full control through natural language feedback and recommendations. Reduce repetitive work, cut through alert noise, and focus o…

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Copilot now included with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & OneNote | Microsoft 365 & Office 365 7:10

2M ago7:10

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Work efficiently using Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, now available directly in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote for everyone with an Office 365 or Microsoft 365 subscription. Summarize long email threads, generate bullet-point executive summaries, create charts, and update presentations—all without leaving your familiar apps. Copilot und…

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Prompting for Prompts 50:02

2M ago50:02

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Andrew and Justin talk about a busy week's worth of AI news, including the looming launch of ChatGPT's Sora 2. The pair also discuss Google's current successes at AI with Nano Banana and the rise of Gemini to the top of the App Store charts, OpenAI's new Instant Checkout feature in ChatGPT, and dish out some advice on what to focus on when learning…

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Robot-mancers 55:11

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Andrew and Justin address the growing concerns that AI development could result in an explosion of job losses. The two work through whether industries heavily impacted by AI could turn towards replacing humans entirely, or if a hybrid approach brings about an improved society for all. They also address some recent AI news, including Nvidia's invest…

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New collaborative agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot 9:39

3M ago9:39

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The newest agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot users can now act as virtual members of your team, helping you stay organized, informed, and secure while you work. Watch how these collaborative agents partner with you in real time across your everyday apps. Knowledge Agent streamlines SharePoint by auto-tagging files, retiring outdated pages, and even …

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Choosing the right Virtual Machine on Azure 8:50

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Build and run everything from simple web apps to AI supercomputing by matching each workload to the right Azure VM in minutes. Find and know exactly what you're provisioning by understanding the naming format to see CPU type, memory, storage, and features before deployment to match what your app or workload needs. Use free tools like Azure Migrate …

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Super P-AI-C 45:30

3M ago45:30

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Following Ezra Klein's editorial celebration of ChatGPT 5 in the NY Times over the weekend, Andrew and Justin break down the reaction to OpenAI's latest model, as well as their own feelings on it. After touching on both the "95%" report out of MIT and the AI 2027 scenario sweeping the web, the two talk about the pro-AI Super PAC started by, among o…

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Build autonomous agents in Copilot Studio | Your MCPs, your models & multi-agent 8:36

4M ago8:36

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Build AI agents to automate complex workflows—like project planning and go-to-market strategies—without writing code, all with Microsoft Copilot Studio. Use triggers to launch processes from signals like approval emails, connect to the right data with Model Context Protocol (MCP) for faster, more accurate responses, and coordinate multiple agents t…

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A Busy AI Summer 32:00

4M ago32:00

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After a busy few weeks, Andrew and Justin reconvene to talk through all of the AI-centric news that has hit your feed over the summer. From the launch of ChatGPT 5 and the subsequent news cycles surrounding personality changes and reliability, to Elon's war against App Store charts and the battle against compute constraints, there's plenty to get t…

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New data lake in Microsoft Sentinel 9:22

5M ago9:22

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Centralize, retain, and query high-volume, long-term security data across Microsoft and third-party sources for up to 12 years using Microsoft Sentinel's new unified data lake. Correlate signals, run advanced analytics, and perform forensic investigations from a single copy of data—without costly migrations or data silos. Detect persistent, low-and…

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New Surface Laptop 5G for Business, Copilot+ PC 4:37

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The Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) processor powered Surface Laptop 5G for Business is a Copilot+ PC. Integrated Intel® AI Boost supports up to 48 TOPS with Foundry Local for on-device AI inferencing. Stay securely connected with rearchitected 5G design—including six smart-switching antennas, eSIM and Wi-Fi 7—without relying on hotspots. As the firs…

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NEW Conditional Access Optimization Agent in Microsoft Entra + Security Copilot in Entra updates 8:52

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Troubleshoot identity issues, investigate risky users and apps, and optimize Conditional Access policies using natural language—with built-in AI from Microsoft Security Copilot in Microsoft Entra. Instead of switching between logs, PowerShell, and spreadsheets, Security Copilot centralizes insights for faster, more focused action. Resolve compromis…

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$100 Million in Your Inbox 44:48

5M ago44:48

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Andrew and Justin tackle Meta's recent push to recruit the best minds working on AI today through any means — mostly monetary — necessary. They also touch on Apple's struggles in this field, OpenAI's recent lawsuit over their new hardware initiative with Jony Ive, and their expectations around whatever Sam and Jony have in the works. 00:00 - Meta's…

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How SharePoint Embedded works and how to build AI apps on it 8:29

5M ago8:29

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Build AI-powered apps that connect directly to Microsoft 365 content without moving files or compromising security, using SharePoint Embedded. SharePoint Embedded is a fully managed, cloud-based, API-only document management system that lets you securely integrate your custom web or mobile apps, whether built on Azure or other clouds, with Microsof…

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Secure your AI apps with user-context-aware controls | Microsoft Purview SDK 9:11

5M ago9:11

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Build secure, compliant AI apps with code-based controls that dynamically respond to user context using Microsoft Purview for AI app developers. With built-in protections, prevent data leaks, block unsafe prompts, and avoid oversharing without rewriting your app. As a developer, focus on innovation while meeting evolving security and compliance req…

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Meta Podcasting 35:58

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On this episode, Justin and Andrew break down Andrew’s new role as host of the official OpenAI podcast — including behind-the-scenes insights, why Sam Altman welcomed tough questions, and what it means for transparency in AI. Then, they dive into Tesla’s Robotaxi rollout in Austin, Elon’s sensor philosophy, and what autonomy could mean for accessib…

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Microsoft Intune data-driven management | Device Query & Copilot 9:51

6M ago9:51

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Get ahead of issues before they impact your users by using real-time data and AI-powered insights with Microsoft Intune. Proactively manage and secure all your devices—whether they run Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android. With cross-platform analytics, multi-device queries, and in-depth troubleshooting tools, you can pinpoint problems fast and take tar…