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The PowerShell Podcast is a weekly show about building your career with PowerShell. Each episode features the tips, tech, and modules that make PowerShell the premier automation and scripting tool for IT professionals. Join us as we interview PowerShell experts to discover what makes PowerShell and its community so amazing and awesome.
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- From game hacking to working at a gaming company
- Mateus’ early adventures reverse-engineering Tibia
- Lessons learned from being hacked as a kid
- Ethical hacking, personal growth, and career evolution
- The overlap between game hacking and cybersecurity
- Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions and their career value
- Understanding system protocols and reverse engineering
- Reflections on following your curiosity and avoiding burnout
- Follow Mateus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pimentelmateus/
- Connect with Andrew: https://andrewpla.tech/links
- Catch PowerShell Wednesdays weekly at 2 PM EST on discord.gg/pdq
- The PowerShell Podcast hub: https://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast
- Darza's Dominion Hacked: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipqge4aJt3U
- Mystera Reborn Hacked: https://youtu.be/Gg6owdR_7h8?si=1Uk0a8RW9czs0TCm
- Using Remote Vision to watch a Player Battle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poDkWlR-1ks
- Fractured Online Gold Machine: https://youtu.be/EIHJBdrr0Ac?si=Wis9DGinI5EKuN0O
- The PowerShell Podcast Hub: https://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast
- The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8cxtg4QQjZQ
Monday May 26, 2025
Building Fast Tools and Smarter Workflows with Justin Grote
Monday May 26, 2025
Monday May 26, 2025
- Getting the most from VS Code – Justin shares power-user tips, favorite settings, and the evolution of his 1,000-line configuration file.
- GitHub Copilot and real-world developer productivity – How Justin’s approach to AI tooling shifted after experiencing measurable value in his PowerShell workflows.
- Dev containers and runtime containers – A detailed breakdown of the difference, practical use cases, and how they transform collaboration, onboarding, and consistency.
- Excel Fast – A brand-new module optimized for high-performance reading, writing, and streaming of large Excel and CSV datasets, developed with dev containers from day one.
- Open-source contributions to PowerShell – Including enhanced logging for Invoke-RestMethod and building a dev container for the PowerShell repo itself.
- PowerShell Conf EU previews – From a 90-minute VS Code optimization deep dive to a hands-on runspaces lab with GitHub Codespaces integration.
Justin Grote is a Microsoft MVP, PowerShell advocate, and open-source contributor with a deep focus on automation, performance, and developer productivity. Known for tools like ModuleFast and his work improving PowerShell workflows, Justin blends real-world experience with a passion for teaching and sharing. Whether he's optimizing VS Code, contributing to the PowerShell repo, or speaking at global conferences, Justin empowers the community with practical solutions and thoughtful insight.
- Find Justin on GitHub, BlueSky, or on Discord (@JustinGrote): https://github.com/JustinGrote
- Try out ExcelFast: https://github.com/JustinGrote/ExcelFast
- PSConfEU Announcement: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7328093268225806337/
- Create Dev Container Docs: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/devcontainers/create-dev-container
- SecretManagement.DpapiNG: https://github.com/jborean93/SecretManagement.DpapiNG
- Connect with Andrew on Socials: https://andrewpla.tech/links
- Catch PowerShell Wednesdays weekly at 2 PM EST on discord.gg/pdq
- The PowerShell Podcast hub: https://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast
- The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dHbWFUyUaOE
Monday May 19, 2025
Building Confidence and Community with PowerShell with Brock Bingham
Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
Key topics in this episode include:
- Overcoming Stage Fright and Imposter Syndrome – How PowerShell Wednesday and live presentations have helped Brock gain confidence.
- The Power of Documentation and Knowledge Sharing – Why good documentation and teaching others are critical for long-term growth.
- Community Connection and Growth – How engaging with the PowerShell community can transform your career and personal development.
- Exploring PowerShell Tools and Projects – From using Pester for testing to building cool GUIs with MDGRS, Brock dives into the creative side of PowerShell.
- Learning from Failure and Embracing Red Text – Why mistakes are a critical part of the learning journey.
- Finding Your Voice in the PowerShell World – Brock’s advice for building confidence, sharing your work, and making an impact.
Join the conversation:
- Connect with Brock Bingham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanbrockbingham/
- Connect with Brock on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brockbingham.bsky.social
- Connect with Andrew: https://andrewpla.tech/links
- Join PowerShell Wednesdays every Wednesday at 2 PM EST on discord.gg/pdq
- The PowerShell Podcast: https://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast
- The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: The PowerShell Podcast: https://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast
Monday May 12, 2025
PowerShell, Security, and the Path to Mastery.
Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
- Finding Your Place in the PowerShell Community – How Lucas went from listening to the PowerShell Podcast to presenting at Summit.
- Overcoming Stage Fright and Imposter Syndrome – Lucas’s experience giving his first lightning demo to a room full of PowerShell pros.
- The Power of Personal Growth and Knowledge Sharing – Building confidence, contributing to internal user groups, and advocating for automation.
- Building Security from the Ground Up – Bogdan’s journey from hackathon developer to security co-founder, including the creation of Coda.
- Simplifying Security for the Real World – Lessons learned from building tools to automate vulnerability detection and remediation.
- Staying Curious and Always Learning – Why continuous education, knowledge sharing, and community engagement are essential for long-term success.
- Connect with Lucas Allman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-allman-407a1055/
- Follow Bogdan on GitHub: https://github.com/bogdan-calapod
- Follow Andrew: https://andrewpla.tech/links
- Join PowerShell Wednesdays every Wednesday at 2 PM EST on discord.gg/pdq
- The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Jhxr2GB9-Mg
Monday May 05, 2025
Growing with PowerShell and Community Support - Joshua Dearing
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
- Joshua’s journey with PowerShell and the community
- What it was like presenting at PowerShell Wednesday for the first time
- Starting a blog using GitHub Pages, Jekyll, and PowerShell to sync with Obsidian
- Navigating imposter syndrome
- Building a culture of feedback and open communication in the workplace
- The impact of community, mentorship, and putting yourself out there
- Follow Joshua on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuadearing/
- Josh’s BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/dearing.dev
- Check out his blog on GitHub pages: https://www.dearing.dev/posts/Building-a-Website-with-GitHub-Pages/
- PwshSpectreConsole https://github.com/ShaunLawrie/PwshSpectreConsole
- View more PowerShell videos, including PowerShell Wednesdays, on the PDQ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@pdq
- Join PowerShell Wednesdays every Wednesday at 2 PM EST on https://discord.gg/pdq
- Andrew video about WinUIShell: https://youtu.be/-aDWww5SWOs
- Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewplatech/
- The PowerShell Podcast: https://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Lessons in Leadership from PowerShell Pioneers Jeffrey Snover and Don Jones
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
In this very special episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with two legends of the PowerShell world: Jeffrey Snover, the inventor of PowerShell, and Don Jones, bestselling author, teacher, and longtime PowerShell community builder. Recorded live at the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit, this conversation is packed with personal insights, impactful moments, and the kind of storytelling that only Snover and Jones can deliver.
Key topics in this episode include:
- The origin stories of PowerShell and how Jeffrey and Don’s paths crossed at a pivotal moment.
- The evolution of PowerShell as a scripting language, community, and ecosystem.
- The importance of storytelling in tech, from teaching to team-building to leadership.
- The shift from individual contributor to leader and how both hosts navigated that path with intention.
- The power of community: real stories from users whose lives were changed by learning PowerShell.
- Career advice for the next generation of IT professionals and community contributors.
Along the way, we hear hilarious stories from the early days of PowerShell development, honest reflections on growth and failure, and powerful reminders that vulnerability, repetition, and kindness are core to success in any career. Whether you're new to PowerShell or a long-time community member, this episode is a true masterclass in leadership, learning, and legacy.
Bio and links:
Jeffrey Snover is the inventor of PowerShell, Microsoft Technical Fellow, and a legendary figure in the IT and DevOps communities. With a background in distributed systems, Jeffrey led the development of PowerShell to revolutionize system management and automation on Windows. Known for his visionary leadership and storytelling, Jeffrey has played a pivotal role in shaping modern IT practices. His work continues to inspire technologists around the world to build, share, and lead with intention and clarity.
Don Jones is a bestselling author, speaker, educator, and one of the most influential figures in the PowerShell community. With decades of experience in IT, Don has written numerous foundational books on PowerShell, including Learn Windows PowerShell in a Month of Lunches. He co-founded the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit and has mentored countless professionals through his teaching, writing, and leadership. Don is a passionate advocate for storytelling in tech, career development, and building inclusive communities that empower the next generation.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreysnover/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/concentrateddon/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewplatech/
https://www.powershellsummit.org/
The PowerShell Podcast: https://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast
The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ooyO8GsHVTs
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we bring you another Summit Sessions special recorded live at the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2025! This episode is a celebration of first-time attendees, newcomers to the PowerShell community, and those discovering their voice in tech. Andrew Pla sits down with passionate IT professionals who share their personal stories of growth, connection, and finding purpose through PowerShell and community.
Whether you're just starting your automation journey or you're looking to reconnect with your "why," this episode is packed with inspiration, encouragement, and honest reflections on what it means to grow in public, contribute meaningfully, and be part of something bigger.
Guests in this episode include:
Adam Rivera – An IT manager turned PowerShell enthusiast, Adam shares his Summit experience, the joy of hands-on learning, and why he wants to empower his users with automation. His journey from podcast listener to Summit participant shows the real impact of showing up and taking a chance on growth.
Asmar Fontenot – First-time Summit attendee who speaks passionately about soft skills, mentorship, and embracing a "jack of all trades" background. Asmar reflects on his career, the power of face-to-face connection, and why helping others and being authentic are his driving forces in tech. https://www.linkedin.com/in/asmar-fontenot/
Luis Orta – A cloud systems engineer serving rural health clinics across the Pacific Northwest, Luis brings a powerful sense of mission and purpose to his work. He shares how PowerShell helps enable critical care for underserved communities, and how creativity, through music and code, fuels meaningful progress. https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisrorta/
Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewplatech/
The PowerShell Podcast: https://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast
The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ChItOJcsf48
Monday Apr 14, 2025
The PowerShell Podcast Summit 2025 - Missy, Leslie, & Hailey
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we bring you a special edition live from the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2025 — the Summit Sessions! This episode is packed with energy, community stories, and career inspiration as Andrew Pla chats with community leaders, organizers, and first-time contributors about what makes this event and the PowerShell community so special.
Guests in this episode include:
- Missy Januszko – Longtime content director of the Summit reflects on her years of shaping the conference, what makes a great CFP (Call for Papers), and her decision to pass the torch to the next generation of leaders.
- Leslie Brendible– Steps up in a big way to help lead this year's Summit, sharing her background in event planning, her love for connecting people, and her thoughts on community and representation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliebrendible/
- Hailey Phillips – PowerShell MVP and champion of soft skills, vulnerability, and personal development in tech. Hailey dives into mentorship, therapy, imposter syndrome, and how modeling behavior can shape the culture of teams and communities. https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-phillips-b1744882/
The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/87axet9zvyQ
The PowerShell Podcast: https://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast