Podd: The PowerShell Podcast

Lessons in Leadership from PowerShell Pioneers Jeffrey Snover and Don Jones

28 april 2025 | 69 min

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

The Powershell Podcast Summit sessions with Adam Rivera, Asmar Fontenot, & Luis Orta

21 april 2025 | 64 min

The PowerShell Podcast Summit 2025 - Missy, Leslie, & Hailey

14 april 2025 | 49 min

PowerShell Summit Bar Sessions 2025 - David R

10 april 2025 | 13 min

PowerShell Summit Bar Sessions 2025 - Frank Lesniak

9 april 2025 | 24 min

PowerShell Summit Bar Sessions 2025 - Steven Judd

8 april 2025 | 39 min

Discovering the Deeper Layers of PowerShell with Jeff Hicks

7 april 2025 | 47 min

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we’re joined by the legendary Jeff Hicks, PowerShell educator, author, speaker, and community pillar. With decades of experience shaping the PowerShell landscape, Jeff returns to the podcast to share insights from his latest projects, discuss the evolution of the community, and offer wisdom for both new and experienced PowerShell users. From PowerShell Summit to writing foundational books and building up new contributors, Jeff continues to play a critical role in shaping the PowerShell ecosystem. Key topics in this episode include:

The human side of scripting – Writing PowerShell that is usable, flexible, and considerate of others' needs.
Behind the PowerShell Pipeline – Jeff’s new LeanPub book exploring deeper PowerShell principles.
Fundamental PowerShell commands – Get-Help, Get-Command, Get-Member, and why every PowerShell user should master them.
How to troubleshoot PowerShell like a pro – Why starting simple, verbose logging, and clear design make all the difference.
Reflections on PowerShell Summit – The importance of community, hallway conversations, and building the next wave of contributors.
Teaching as a path to mastery – Why giving back through mentorship, writing, and speaking strengthens both your skills and the community.

Jeff also shares his advice for nervous first-time speakers and attendees, and why being kind is one of the most impactful things you can do - both in and outside of tech.

Bio and Links:

Jeffery Hicks is an IT Pro veteran with 35 years of experience, much of it spent as an IT infrastructure professional specializing in Microsoft server technologies with an emphasis on automation and efficiency. He has been a Microsoft MVP since 2007 for his work in PowerShell.

Jeff is a respected and well-known author, teacher, and consultant. He has taught or presented PowerShell content and the benefits of automation to IT Pros worldwide since its inception. He has authored, co-authored, and edited several books, contributed to numerous online sites, and, back when it was still a thing, several print publications. Jeff is a Pluralsight author and a frequent speaker at technology conferences and user groups.

Check out all of Jeff's links and follow him here: https://jdhitsolutions.github.io/
Check out his book Behind the PowerShell Pipeline on LeanPub: https://leanpub.com/behind-the-pspipeline
Join PowerShell Wednesdays at 2 PM EST on discord.gg/pdq
Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn and share your PowerShell story: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewplatech/
The PowerShell Podcast: https://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast
The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cdtxSI8Tq3E

From Proper Football to Databases with Jess Pomfret

31 mars 2025 | 51 min

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we reconnect with Jess Pomfret, a PowerShell and SQL Server powerhouse, LinkedIn Learning instructor, and community advocate. From her early days in England to becoming a respected speaker and consultant, Jess shares her journey into tech, her passion for automation, and the importance of mentorship, curiosity, and community.
Key topics in this episode include:

Jess’s transition from footballer to DBA – How a soccer scholarship led her to a tech career in the U.S.
The power of PowerShell and DBA Tools – How Jess leverages PowerShell to automate SQL Server tasks and save time.
Finding a community in SQL and PowerShell – Jess reflects on how welcoming both communities are and the impact they’ve had on her career.
Career growth through speaking and mentoring – Encouraging others to speak, contribute, and grow through conferences and collaboration.
Working with Data Masterminds – The benefits of working in a high-level consulting team and tips for managing multiple clients and context switching.
LinkedIn Learning and teaching at scale – Behind the scenes of her professional training content and what it’s like filming for LinkedIn Learning.

Jess also shares her favorite DBA Tools command, productivity tips for conferences, and the story behind her podcast Finding Data Friends, which highlights voices in the data world. Bio and links: Jess Pomfret is a Data Platform Engineer and a Dual Microsoft MVP. She started working with SQL Server in 2011, and enjoys the problem-solving aspects of automating processes with PowerShell. She also enjoys contributing to dbatools and dbachecks, two open source PowerShell modules that aid DBAs with automating the management of SQL Server instances. She has also contributed to the SqlServerDsc module, adding several new resources to use when configuring your SQL Servers. She grew up in the South West of England and outside of her DBA life enjoys Crossfit, cycling and watching proper football.

Connect with Jess on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpomfret and Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jpomfret.co.uk
Watch Finding Data Friends on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@findingdatafriends/videos
Check out her LinkedIn Learning courses: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/jess-pomfret
Explore DBA Tools at dbatools.io
Join PowerShell Wednesdays at 2 PM EST on https://discord.gg/pdq
The PowerShell Podcast: https://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast
The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/L4zABO526bM

How to Build an IT Career from the Ground Up with Kevin Apolinario (KevTech)

24 mars 2025 | 59 min

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we welcome Kevin of KevTech IT Support, a well-known mentor and educator in the IT community. With a background in fast food and law enforcement, Kevin shares his inspiring journey into IT and how he leveraged mentorship, home labs, and community engagement to build a thriving career. We dive into help desk fundamentals, breaking into IT, career development, and Kevin helps give you a map to career success.Key topics in this episode include:

Kevin’s journey from fast food and law enforcement to IT – How he transitioned careers and found success.
The power of mentorship and community support – Why helping others accelerates your own growth.
How to break into IT without a traditional background – The role of home labs, self-study, and networking.
Building an IT career with practical skills – Why Active Directory, Office 365, and PowerShell are crucial.
The importance of communication and customer service in IT – Why soft skills can be just as valuable as technical knowledge.
How to stand out in job interviews and secure promotions – The value of documenting progress and advocating for yourself.

Kevin also shares insights into KevTech Academy, his mentorship program, and why building a personal brand through blogging and LinkedIn can help IT professionals land jobs faster. Bio and Links: Kevin Apolinario is an IT career coach and trainer dedicated to helping others break into tech. With experience in MSPs, Apple, education, hedge funds, and 12 years in the restaurant industry, he provides hands-on IT training through Jobskillshare and has trained students globally with Techskills Institute. He speaks at conferences and also runs a YouTube channel with nearly 100,000 subscribers, offering practical guidance on IT careers and technical skills.

Follow Kevin on YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram (@KevTechITSupport)
Check out KevTech Academy at https://kevtechitsupport.com
Join PowerShell Wednesdays every Wednesday at 2 PM EST in the PDQ Discord http://discord.gg/pdq
The PowerShell Podcast: https://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast
The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RrNyh6EuD_Q

Exploring PowerShell for Physical Security and Automation with Cody Paternostro

17 mars 2025 | 37 min

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we welcome Cody Paternostro, a rising star in PowerShell automation, to discuss his unique journey into IT, the power of persistence in learning, and his work on RemotePro, a sophisticated PowerShell-based security camera management tool. Cody shares how he transitioned from food delivery to IT, leveraged PowerShell to streamline operations in physical security, and how asking the right questions helped accelerate his growth.
Key topics in this episode include:

Cody’s unconventional entry into IT – How he discovered PowerShell in a networking and cybersecurity program.
The impact of mentorship and community engagement – Learning from the PowerShell community and working with Joshua Hendricks.
Building PowerShell tools for security – Using PowerShell to manage security cameras and automate surveillance tasks.
From mega scripts to modules – Cody’s journey in transitioning from large scripts to structured, reusable PowerShell modules.
The importance of troubleshooting and continuous learning – How to push through roadblocks, improve problem-solving skills, and refine PowerShell development practices.
Leveraging PowerShell GUI development – The role of runspaces, PSWriteHTML, and WPF in building efficient and user-friendly interfaces.

Cody also shares insights on overcoming imposter syndrome, the power of community, and why documenting and sharing knowledge can accelerate career growth.
Join the conversation: Bio and Links: Cody Paternostro enjoys learning about Cybersecurity and PowerShell automation. · Experience: Digital Surveillance Solutions, Inc. · Education: Finger Lakes Community College · Location: Buffalo · 323 connections on LinkedIn. View Cody Paternostro’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members.

Connect with Cody on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codypaternostro
Explore RemotePro on GitHub https://remotepro.dev
Join PowerShell Wednesdays every Wednesday at 2 PM EST in the PDQ Discord (discord.gg/pdq)
The PowerShell Podcast Hub: https://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast
The Powershell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bDjG6hSUIms

How PowerShell and the Right Mindset Can Transform Your IT Career with Steven Wight

10 mars 2025 | 46 min

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Steven Wight, known online as PowerShell Young Team, to discuss his journey in PowerShell, automation, and the impact of the PowerShell community. Steven shares how PowerShell transformed his workflow, his approach to solving IT problems, and how he went from lurking in the background to actively contributing and engaging with the community.
Key topics in this episode include:

How PowerShell changed Steven’s IT career – From his early days avoiding manual tasks to building automation solutions.
The importance of documentation, blogging, and sharing scripts – How keeping track of work helped in job interviews and personal growth.
Creating PowerShell tools with flexibility – Designing functions, using pipelines, and building user-friendly GUIs.
Community engagement and learning from others – How PowerShell Discord, blogs, and social media have helped shape his expertise.
PowerShell profiles, productivity, and efficiency – Leveraging PSReadLine, profiles, and workflow enhancements to get more done.

Steven also shares advice for those just starting with PowerShell, emphasizing the value of small wins, continuous learning, and participating in the community to accelerate skill growth. Bio and Links: Steven Wight is an active PowerShell community member, blogger, and the mind behind PowerShell Young Team. With a diverse IT background spanning desktop & application support, system administration, development, OS migrations, and equipment refreshes, Steven thrives on problem-solving and automation. His passion for PowerShell, monitoring, and scripting fuels his mission to "automate himself to a quiet life."

Follow Stephen on BlueSky at @poshyoungteam.bsky.social
Read his blog at https://powershellyoungteam.github.io/
Connect with Steven on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-wight-79aa0525/
Join PowerShell Wednesdays every Wednesday at 2 PM EST in the PDQ Discord (discord.gg/pdq) for live discussions and demos.
The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/klsOxHtG3KE
The PowerShell Podcast: https://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast

PowerShell as a Defender’s Secret Weapon with Michael Haag

3 mars 2025 | 45 min

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Michael Haag, Principal Threat Researcher at Splunk, to dive into PowerShell security, threat detection, and automation. Michael shares his journey from IT support to becoming a security expert, the role of PowerShell in modern cybersecurity, and his work on PowerShell Hunter and Atomic Red Team.
Key topics in this episode include:

Michael’s journey into security – From IT support to system administration and eventually security research.
Incident response and PowerShell – How PowerShell is used to detect and mitigate threats.
PowerShell Hunter – A powerful tool for hunting threats and automating security tasks.
Atomic Red Team and Atomic Test Harnesses – How these tools help defenders simulate and detect attacks.
The importance of automation in security – How PowerShell can help security teams manage large-scale environments efficiently.
Advice for getting into security and automation – Why contributing to open-source and getting involved in the community is key.

Michael also shares his thoughts on the evolving security landscape, how defenders can stay ahead of attackers, and practical steps for IT professionals looking to pivot into cybersecurity.

Bio and Links:
Michael Haag is Principal Threat Research Enginer at Splunk. Michael led the development of Atomic Red Team, an open-source testing platform that security teams can use to assess detection coverage. An avid researcher, he is passionate about understanding and evaluating the limits of defensive systems. His background includes security analysis, threat research, and incident handling.

Follow Michael on Twitter (@M_Haggis) and GitHub (@MHaggis)
Check out PowerShell Hunter on GitHub https://github.com/MHaggis/PowerShell-Hunter/
Learn more about Atomic Red Team https://www.atomicredteam.io/
Watch Atomics on a Friday, Michael’s security research show on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atomicsonafriday
Join PowerShell Wednesdays every Wednesday at 2 PM EST in the PDQ Discord (discord.gg/pdq)
The PowerShell Podcast: https://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast
The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/F2TbwUS-eRI

MS Graph and Stepping into Public Speaking with Morten Kristensen

24 februari 2025 | 34 min

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Morten Kristensen, an automation specialist and PowerShell enthusiast, to discuss his journey with PowerShell, his experience working with the Microsoft Graph API, and his recent leap into public speaking. Morten shares insights from his first-ever technical talk, the challenges of working with Graph API, and how he's navigating his professional growth.
Key topics in this episode include:

Getting started with MS Graph API – Overcoming common challenges, including authentication, filtering, and throttling.
Batching API requests – How to optimize Graph API calls for efficiency and performance.
Taking the leap into public speaking – Morten shares his experience preparing for and delivering his first-ever talk at PowerShell Wednesdays.
The power of community engagement – How being part of the PowerShell community has accelerated learning and career growth.
Starting a PowerShell blog – Why Morten launched his blog and how he plans to share more insights and technical knowledge.

Morten also shares his career perspective, how he got into automation, and why he believes that solving problems and sharing knowledge is key to professional growth. Bio: An automation specialist with a passion for scripting and homelabbing, Morten Mynster specializes in PowerShell, Python, and Terraform to streamline processes, manage systems, and optimize cloud infrastructure. With a strong focus on automation tools and best practices, Morten shares insights and experiences through blogging, helping others navigate the world of scripting and infrastructure as code. Links:

Read Morten’s blog at mynster9361.github.io
Connect with Morten on https://www.linkedin.com/in/mortenmynster/
Check out my GitHub repositories:
https://github.com/Mynster9361?tab=repositories
Check out PowerShell Wednesdays every Wednesday at 2 PM EST in the PDQ Discord (discord.gg/pdq) for live discussions and demos.
The PowerShell Podcast: https://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast
The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/74fjqGtYW0Q

Building a Game in PowerShell from the Ground Up with Greg Martin

17 februari 2025 | 39 min

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we welcome Greg Martin, a longtime developer and PowerShell enthusiast, who has taken PowerShell beyond system administration and into the realm of game development. Greg shares his journey of building Eldoria, a terminal adventure game written entirely in PowerShell, and how his experience across multiple programming languages influenced his approach.
Key topics in this episode include:

Building a game in PowerShell – How Greg used PowerShell to create a rich text-based adventure.
The power of terminal-based gaming – A brief look into ANSI escape sequences, JSON asset management, and the REPL loop.
Greg’s programming journey – From C and C++ to PowerShell, game development, and enterprise automation.
Lessons in curiosity and career growth – How following your interests can lead to unexpected and rewarding opportunities.

Greg also discusses the challenges of structuring a large-scale PowerShell project, how PowerShell’s object-oriented features made development easier, and how anyone can start exploring creative projects with PowerShell.Join the conversation: Bio and links:
Gregory Martin is a Senior Linux Engineer, formerly an industrial network designer, IT manager, sysadmin, and may have given a lecture or two at tech conferences. He's an avid programmer with over 20 years of experience, ranging from Windows/Linux Desktop, Web, Android/iOS, Industrial IoT, Linux CLI, and Automation Orchestration. In his spare time, he writes computer games and dabbles with AI technologies. He writes at his blog (themartinmethod.com).

Check out Eldoria on Greg's GitHub and explore the game in your own terminal.
Read Greg’s blog at TheMartinMethod.com for updates on Eldoria and other projects.
Join PowerShell Wednesdays every Wednesday at 2 PM EST in the PDQ Discord community (discord.gg/pdq) for live discussions.

https://github.com/gregoryfmartin/Eldoria
https://github.com/gregoryfmartin/Burnt-Latte
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewplatech/
The PowerShell Podcast: https://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast
The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0kBrtPsD2EE

Building Secure PowerShell Solutions with Jake Hildreth

10 februari 2025 | 36 min

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we welcome back security-focused PowerShell expert Jake Hildreth for an insightful conversation about PowerShell, security tools, and his continued journey in the PowerShell community. Jake shares updates on Locksmith v2, his work with PowerPUG, and his experience learning new PowerShell techniques to refine and improve his tools.

Bio: I'm a husband, a dad, and a recovering sysadmin. I've worked in technology since the year 2000, when I got my first tech job as Tier 1 support for cable modem companies. After that, I transitioned into systems & network administration, always with a security focus. In the last three years, I pivoted into security, focusing on Active Directory. When I'm not working, I enjoy cooking, drinking whiskey, lifting weights, traveling, reading... and writing code. Coding is like creating and solving little puzzles for yourself! So soothing.

Key topics in this episode include:

The evolution of Locksmith and the road to v2, including improvements in automation, PowerShell best practices, and making security more accessible.
PowerPug and the protected users group, a tool that helps sysadmins secure their environments by eliminating outdated authentication vulnerabilities.
Learning Crescendo, explore how Jake wrapped certutil.exe.
Improving PowerShell workflows, including scripting automation, optimizing profiles, and using community resources for best practices.
The importance of documentation, automation, and making security easier for sysadmins.

Jake also shares insights from his time working with the PowerShell community, including PowerShell Wednesdays, learning from peers, and the power of building in public.

Join the conversation:

Follow Jake at JakeHildreth.com for links to all his projects and socials.
Catch PowerShell Wednesdays every Wednesday at 2 PM EST in the PDQ Discord community (discord.gg/pdq) for live discussions and demos.

Links:

The PowerShell Podcast: https://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast

The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/A6ycrxQRIns

Exploring the Power of IoT and PowerShell with Mark Go

3 februari 2025 | 54 min

Streamlining PowerShell Package Management with Fred Weinmann

27 januari 2025 | 54 min

In this episode of the #PowerShell Podcast, we continue our deep dive with Fred Weinmann, a Microsoftie and PowerShell legend, as he shares more insights and tools that redefine productivity for PowerShell enthusiasts. Picking up where we left off in the last episode, Fred takes us through his journey of mastering PowerShell, collaborating with the community, and optimizing workflows with powerful custom modules.
Key topics in this episode include:

Fred’s Learning Journey: The value of collaboration in projects like dbatools and the evolution of his development practices.
PowerShell Package Management Simplified: Exploring Fred’s toolkit for unifying and streamlining PowerShellGet and PSResourceGet, including tools for offline environments and multi-machine deployments.
The Importance of Workflow Optimization: Fred shares his philosophy on making the console your home and configuring it to eliminate unnecessary pain points.
Fred’s Advanced Tools: Fred takes us step-by-step through his projects

Fred also emphasizes the importance of adopting best practices, learning from community contributions, and continuously optimizing your tools to make PowerShell work for you.

Join PowerShell Wednesdays at 2 PM EST for community discussions and learning.

Bio:

Fred Weinmann is a seasoned Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft and a renowned PowerShell expert with years of experience designing and implementing scalable solutions. A prolific creator, Fred has developed key tools like PSFramework, PSModuleDevelopment, PSUtil, and PSFramework.Nuget, which empowers developers and IT professionals to optimize their workflows. Passionate about technology and problem-solving, Fred’s innovative approach to PowerShell module development and his commitment to community-driven open-source projects have made him a respected figure in the PowerShell community.

Resource links:
https://github.com/FriedrichWeinmann

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://aka.ms/psdiscord

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

The PowerShell Podcast: https://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast

The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IcRVwrNNY2g

The Art and Science of PowerShell Module Development with Fred Weinmann

20 januari 2025 | 47 min

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Fred Weinmann, a prolific PowerShell module creator, to explore his remarkable contributions, including PSFramework, PSModuleDevelopment, PSUtil, and PSFramework.Nuget. Fred shares insights on developing impactful solutions, such as the KRBTGT module and the evolution of module development in large-scale environments.

We dive into Fred's journey at Microsoft as a Cloud Solution Architect, discussing how he leverages his passion for technology and PowerShell to create scalable and innovative tools. Key topics include:

Building internal PowerShell repositories and best practices for managing trust and dependencies.
Overcoming challenges with module distribution in offline environments.
Fred's unique hierarchical approach to structuring modules for business and technical processes.
Exciting projects like automating help documentation for commands and enhancing AI's role in PowerShell development.

Fred also reflects on his decision to pursue a hands-on technical career over management, emphasizing the satisfaction and impact he derives from solving complex technical challenges.

Join us for PowerShell Wednesdays at 2 PM EST, on the PDQ Discord https://discord.gg/pdq

Join us next week for part two with Fred Weinmann.

Bio and Links:
Fred Weinmann is a seasoned Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft and a renowned PowerShell expert with years of experience designing and implementing scalable solutions. A prolific creator, Fred has developed key tools like PSFramework, PSModuleDevelopment, PSUtil, and PSFramework.Nuget, which empower developers and IT professionals to optimize their workflows. Passionate about technology and problem-solving, Fred’s innovative approach to PowerShell module development and his commitment to community-driven open-source projects have made him a respected figure in the PowerShell community.

https://github.com/PowershellFrameworkCollective/PSFramework.NuGet

https://github.com/ActiveDirectoryManagementFramework/ADMF

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Changed My Life... with Adam Bacon.

13 januari 2025 | 41 min

Exploring PnP PowerShell Updates with MVP Gautam Sheth

6 januari 2025 | 38 min

Evgenij Smirnov Talks Certs, Security, and PowerShell Adventures

30 december 2024 | 54 min

Holiday Special with Gilbert Sanchez: PSScriptAnalyzer, AST, and PowerShell Gifts

23 december 2024 | 70 min

Miriam Wiesner on Identity Hygiene, Security Tools, and Finding Balance

16 december 2024 | 41 min

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Miriam Wiesner, a Senior Security Research Program Manager at Microsoft, to dive into the fascinating world of security and identity hygiene. Miriam shares her expertise on the GraphAPI and the critical importance of maintaining proper identity hygiene in today's digital landscape.

We explore the day-to-day life of a security researcher and discuss how tools like script block logging can provide invaluable insights. Miriam also highlights the power of Kusto for analyzing data and solving complex challenges in the security space.

In addition to technical insights, Miriam opens up about the challenges of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, offering a candid look at the human side of working in a demanding and impactful field.

Guest Bio and links:

Miriam C. Wiesner is a Sr. Security Research Program Manager at Microsoft with over 15 years of experience in IT and IT Security. She has held various positions, including Administrator/System Engineer, Software Developer, Premier Field Engineer, Program Manager, and Security Consultant and Pentester.

She is also a renowned creator of open-source tools based in PowerShell, including EventList and JEAnalyzer. She was invited multiple times to present her research behind her tools at many international conferences like Black Hat (USA, Europe & Asia), PSConf EU, MITRE ATT&CK workshop, and more.

Miriam is the author of the book "PowerShell Automation and Scripting for CyberSecurity: Hacking and Defense for Red and Blue Teamers." Outside of work, Miriam is a dedicated wife and mother, residing with her family near Nuremberg, Germany.

Previous episode with Miriam - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Csw8YYGyCg&pp=ygUObWlyaWFtIHdpZXNuZXI%3D

Practical PowerShell Empowerment For Protectors - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgqbR-7O7TI&pp=ygUObWlyaWFtIHdpZXNuZXI%3D

Echoes of Intrusion: Demystifying commonly used MS Graph API Attacks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDK5xYx1rKg&t=677s&pp=ygUObWlyaWFtIHdpZXNuZXI%3D

PowerShell ❤️ the Blue Team - https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/powershell-the-blue-team/

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoftsentinelblog/the-power-of-data-collection-rules-detect-disabling-windows-defender-real-time-p/4236540

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

Listen to the PowerShell Podcast: https://powershellpodcast.podbean.com/

PowerShell Evolution with Sean Wheeler: What's new in PS 7.5, AIShell, & More!

9 december 2024 | 59 min

Turning the tables. An interview with Andrew Pla

2 december 2024 | 35 min

Jordan Returns: A Fun Dive into Life, PowerShell, and Beyond

25 november 2024 | 56 min

Growth, Grit, and Community with Steven Judd & Kevin Laux

18 november 2024 | 40 min

PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, and MVP Wisdom with Christian Ritter

11 november 2024 | 38 min

The Importance of Community in Tech. Mike Kanakos and Phil Bossman

4 november 2024 | 28 min

Listener Voices: Reflections on PowerShell Saturday NC with Rafael Garcia, Kevin O'Connor, and Ryan Park

28 oktober 2024 | 32 min

Cross-Platform PowerShell and Sending Emails with Frank Lesniak & Neha Patil

21 oktober 2024 | 51 min

Exploring Redfish Protocol, Data Science, and PowerShell with Blake Cherry & Danny Stutz

14 oktober 2024 | 48 min

Culinary to Command Line: Catching Up with Drew McClellan

7 oktober 2024 | 44 min

Spectre Console and TUI Magic with Shaun Lawrie

30 september 2024 | 68 min

Innovating with PowerShell: Micah Shonyo’s Path to C# Mastery

23 september 2024 | 42 min

Building Modern PowerShell Solutions: Justin Grote on TUIs, .NET, and Module Magic

16 september 2024 | 79 min

Behind the Code: Adam Driscoll on PowerShell Universal and Work-Life Balance

9 september 2024 | 54 min

Being a Lazy Administrator with Bradley Wyatt

2 september 2024 | 54 min

Be the Community: Insights and Event Log Automation with Phil Bossman

26 augusti 2024 | 54 min

Kubernetes is Easy with Anthony Nocentino

19 augusti 2024 | 48 min

TechMentor Highlights: Greg Altman, Mike Nelson, and James Petty Share PowerShell Wisdom"

12 augusti 2024 | 37 min

Exploring Cybersecurity with PowerShell and John Hammond

5 augusti 2024 | 59 min

Unveiling the Power of Generative AI with Chrissy LeMaire

29 juli 2024 | 73 min

Interactive Shell Sessions and Language Models: Steven Bucher on Project Mercury

22 juli 2024 | 52 min

Emrys MacInally Explores PowerShell Error Handling and Module Versioning Strategies

15 juli 2024 | 45 min

Behind the Scenes at PSConf.EU: Harm Veenstra’s Experience and Insights

8 juli 2024 | 56 min

Write Code, Write Blogs: Lessons with Brock Bingham

1 juli 2024 | 54 min

From NoWayShell to PowerShell: A Coding Transformation

24 juni 2024 | 59 min

Andrew Celebrates & Previews psconf.eu with Christian & Björn

17 juni 2024 | 58 min

PipeScript, Formatting, and Docker: An In-Depth Conversation with James Brundage

10 juni 2024 | 55 min

Breaking Down ModuleFast and More with Justin Grote

3 juni 2024 | 73 min

PowerShell on Linux and Beyond with Steven Judd

27 maj 2024 | 67 min

PowerShell on the road at MMS-MOA with Sven De Groote and Chris Thomas

20 maj 2024 | 37 min

For the love of PowerShell and Curling with Frank Lesniak

13 maj 2024 | 34 min

PowerShell Perspectives: Ryan Lancial on Company Culture and Authentic Careers

6 maj 2024 | 59 min

The PowerShell & Global DevOps Summit 2024 Bar session 4

29 april 2024 | 77 min

The PowerShell and DevOps Global Summit 2024 Bar session 3

22 april 2024 | 77 min

The PowerShell & DevOps Global Summit 2024 Bar Session 2

15 april 2024 | 83 min

The PowerShell & DevOps Global Summit 2024 Bar Session 1

11 april 2024 | 89 min

From Blogging to DevOps with Jeff Brown Tech

8 april 2024 | 64 min

Unveiling PowerShell’s Past: An Interview with Jeffrey Snover

1 april 2024 | 79 min

MVP Spotlight: Clayton Tyger's Story

25 mars 2024 | 61 min

Cloud Chronicles: Mark Wragg's Journey in DevOps

18 mars 2024 | 72 min

IAM in Focus: Insights from Adil Leghari

11 mars 2024 | 82 min

In this enlightening episode of the PowerShell Podcast, host Andrew Pla is joined by special guest Adil Leghari to delve into the intricacies of IAM (Identity and Access Management). Together, they explore the fundamentals of IAM and its significance in the broader realm of IT. Additionally, Andrew announces the PowerShell Podcast MVP awards, celebrating community excellence. Adil shares invaluable insights on career transitions, the anatomy of a login box, and common cyber attacks. He also sheds light on the flaws of passwords and emphasizes the importance of empathy and honest postmortems in the IT landscape. Tune in for a captivating discussion filled with wisdom and expertise!

Guest Bio and links:

I spent over a decade as a SysAdmin wrangling user endpoints and virtualizing business apps at the University of British Columbia. I spent the latter half of this time specializing in & evangelizing PowerShell, DevOps, and Automation. In 2019, I made the shift into Presales Engineering, working for Chocolatey Software and then Cloudsmith. I fell in love with helping customers and solving complex problems, and have never looked back. I'm also a speaker & author in the PowerShell Community.

When not talking your ear off about PowerShell and DevOps/Automation, I enjoy nerding out on Open Source, tech gadgets (especially travel ones), stickers, graphic design, A/V production, and snowboarding. My Wife (Marla) & I recently welcomed our Daughter (Layla) into the World (Aug. '22), which has been the toughest but most rewarding job. Consequently, we spend most of our free time napping.

Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1H9F-2-fqE

https://github.com/mdgrs-mei/PowerShellRun/graphs/contributors

https://twitter.com/markwragg/status/1765122240167944516

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/manage-single-multiple-computers-use-windows-powershell-remoting/?source=recommendations

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://jeffbrown.tech/powershell-script-parameters/

https://jdhitsolutions.com/blog/powershell/9323/module-linking/

https://haveibeenpwned.com/

Crafting a Fulfilling Career: Wisdom from Industry Leaders Jeff Hicks and Mike F. Robbins

4 mars 2024 | 73 min

From Admin to Defender: Jake Hildreth's Security Evolution

26 februari 2024 | 77 min

Reaching the Summit: Graham's OnRamp Journey

19 februari 2024 | 65 min

Roadmapping your PowerShell Journey with Sean Wheeler

12 februari 2024 | 71 min

PowerShell and Pentesting: Hacker Insights with Spencer Alessi

5 februari 2024 | 63 min

PowerShell and Education: A Deep Dive with Jim Tyler, Director of Technology

29 januari 2024 | 56 min

From Python to PowerShell: A Developer's Perspective with Jordan Borean

22 januari 2024 | 54 min

From Listener to Speaker: Daniel Schroeder’s PowerShell Summit Success

15 januari 2024 | 58 min

PowerShell PM Roundtable: 2024 Areas of Excitement

8 januari 2024 | 39 min

From Engineer to Manager: Mike Kanakos on Transition, Lessons, and Community

1 januari 2024 | 49 min

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Microsoft MVP Mike Kanakos to explore his journey transitioning from an engineer to a manager. Mike candidly shares the valuable lessons learned, from navigating newfound responsibilities to embracing a mentoring role. We delve into the pivotal role community involvement played in his managerial growth, touching on how insights from successful teams and best practices informed his approach. The discussion also unveils exciting changes ahead for the Research Triangle PowerShell User Group, which Mike leads. As a bonus, we get an insider's look into Mike's favorite PowerShell modules. Join us for an insightful conversation packed with lessons, community impact, and a sneak peek into the evolving PowerShell landscape.

Guest Bio and links:

Mike Kanakos is a three-time Microsoft MVP award recipient and currently manages the Foundational Services and Automation team at Align Technology, the company behind Invisalign braces. He leads a team that develops automation tools for Azure AD, Active Directory, and Single Sign-On, with the goal of automating processes and eliminating tedious tasks for various teams.

In addition to being a Microsoft MVP, He also leads the Research Triangle PowerShell Users Group and serves as the Director of Community Engagement for PowerShell.org. He shares his expertise on PowerShell, Cloud services, and automation through his blog www.commandline.ninja. In his spare time, he fumbles through maintaining a home assistant setup at home.

Watch the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6HY3lnEkG0

https://practical365.com/using-github-copilot-to-upgrade-powershell-scripts-to-the-microsoft-graph-powershell-sdk/

https://practicalsecurityanalytics.com/credential-harvesting-with-powershell-and-specterinsight/

https://www.commandline.ninja/

https://rtpsug.com

https://www.youtube.com/c/RTPSUG

https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/ImportExcel/7.0.1

https://github.com/PowerShell/SecretManagement

https://github.com/dfinke/NameIT

Farewell to Jordan: MVP Chrissy LeMaire Unleashes AI Wisdom

25 december 2023 | 66 min

Unlocking Secrets: Sam Erde on Open-Source Contributions and the Locksmith Module

18 december 2023 | 71 min

Code in Action: Embracing Hands-On Learning with Jeff Hicks

11 december 2023 | 66 min

Breaking Down Barriers in PowerShell and Management with Kevin Cefalu

4 december 2023 | 70 min

PowerShell Summit & More: A Chat with James Petty

27 november 2023 | 62 min

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we were joined by Microsoft MVP and PowerShell.org CEO James Petty. We dove into the core of what PowerShell.org brings to the community and James' instrumental role in driving this platform forward. James shared insightful details about the future of the eagerly awaited PowerShell Summit, highlighting the significant and welcome changes in store for next year. The conversation also hailed his latest literary creation, 'Learn PowerShell Scripting in a Month of Lunches,' as we explored the evolution in content and approach compared to its predecessor. Adding to this rich mix were James' anecdotes from his time as a professor teaching PowerShell at a college, providing a truly riveting podcast that celebrates the wide-reaching influence of PowerShell.

Guest Bio and links:
James currently holds the position of Director of Information Technology at TextRequest. He is a four-time awardee of the Microsoft MVP award. In a dedicated capacity, he also assumes the role of volunteer CEO at DevOps Collective INC, a non-profit organization operating within technology education. The organization's primary focus revolves around PowerShell, automation, and DevOps. It has garnered recognition for providing an array of free online resources, notably PowerShell.org.

In the literary domain, James is the lead author of two published works: "Learn PowerShell in a Month of Lunches," now in its fourth edition, and "Learn PowerShell Scripting in a Month of Lunches," in its second edition. Manning proudly publishes both of these insightful publications.

At the core of James's passion lies automation, where he adeptly wields tools like PowerShell, Azure, and all facets of Windows Server environments. His prowess in this domain has been honed over more than a decade of service as an infrastructure administrator, catering to businesses spanning a diverse range of sizes.
James has woven his life in the tranquil environs outside Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he resides with his cherished wife, daughters, two dogs, and two cats.

Links:
Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv1OFjC62EU

Podcast Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/dJXs31pAd3

State of SysAdmin Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZSFVZ22

https://twitter.com/ManningMEAP/status/1719007617622679622?

https://www.powershellsummit.org/

https://powershell.org/free-resources/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-petty-m-s-75672b42/

https://twitter.com/PSJamesP

https://www.manning.com/books/learn-powershell-in-a-month-of-lunches

https://www.manning.com/books/learn-powershell-scripting-in-a-month-of-lunches-second-edition

In Code We Trust: Being Thankful for PowerShell

20 november 2023 | 55 min

In this special gratitude-filled episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we take time to appreciate the wonderful world of PowerShell - where tech and community coalesce. We highlight some splendid community projects, highlighting their large impacts and innovative approaches. As we recall our podcast journey, we revel in a nostalgic look back while also envisioning a powerful future. From personal anecdotes revealing how PowerShell has shaped our tech lives to a thought-provoking expose on error handling, the episode is a wholesome tableau of learning, reflection, and connection. It's a delightful mix of the cerebral and the personal - with plenty to be thankful for!

Guest Bio and links:

Meet Andrew, aka 'The Script Specter', and Jordan, known to his fans as 'The Command Crusader'. Together, they form the dynamic duo of PowerShell, turning ordinary coding scenarios into extraordinary feats of tech heroism.
Andrew, with his uncanny ability to manipulate the spectral realm of scripts, can create code so clean, so robust, and so failsafe that it's almost an epic poem in PowerShell language. He has singlehandedly bested numerous system complications with just a flick of his fingers and a well-phrased one-liner. When he's not saving the day with his scripting prowess, he's often found rescuing kittens from elaborate 'syntax trees'.

Jordan, the Command Crusader, harnesses the sheer power of PowerShell commands, turning them into tools for justice, efficiency, and good 'runtime.' He could solve a server crisis before his morning coffee gets cold. His uncanny knack for error handling is legendary, often ultimately resulting in error villains voluntarily turning themselves in. In his downtime, Jordan is known to command dance-offs with undeniable grooves that could only be defined as 'syntax error-free'.
These superheroes of the scripting realm are not just hosts of the PowerShell Podcast but also beacons of code-based justice, humor, prowess, and a whole lot of fun. With Andrew and Jordan on duty, the thriving PowerShell city can sleep safely, knowing it's protected by the best programmatic superheroes on this side of the compiler!

Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX_OxcNESKg

Podcast Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/dJXs31pAd3

State of SysAdmin Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZSFVZ22

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://psframework.org/documentation/documents/psframework/runspace-workflows.html

https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/PSFramework

https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/MailPolicyExplainer/1.3.0

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_try_catch_finally?view=powershell-7.3

Emil Larsson: Creating Communal Tech Waves with PowerShell

13 november 2023 | 79 min

Entra Insights and Merill Fernando’s Toolbox: Powering the Community

6 november 2023 | 62 min

DSC, Community, and PowerShell: A conversation with Michael Greene

30 oktober 2023 | 63 min

The eye of the Tyger: Clayton Tyger, A PowerShell Rising Star

23 oktober 2023 | 59 min

Joe Houghes; Soft Skills, Community, and Professional Growth

16 oktober 2023 | 69 min

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we were thrilled to sit virtually with none other than Joe Houghes, engaging him in an insightful discussion about his dynamic journey and participation in community activity. Woven throughout with humor and knowledge, our ponderings with Joe centered around the significance of building relationships within the community. We ventured further into the dialogue surrounding the emphasis on soft skills and their interaction with professional growth. The conversation pivoted towards effective communication as an investment into one's self, bringing about palpable value in the workplace. Walk away with a newfound reflective insight and tangible advice for involvement in the community, all courtesy of Joe's enlightening experiences.

Bio: Joe Houghes is a co-leader of the Denver PowerShell & VMware User Groups and he is a Sr. Solutions Architect with Pure Storage. He focuses on automating us out of our IT operations while freeing us to perform higher-level tasks. Joe has been the #1 speaker internationally for VMUG in 2021 and 2022 for virtual and in-person events, and is always working to help & encourage the next community speaker(s) to take his place, while helping to get them started. Joe also works to evangelize the message that automation should be a focus for admins & engineers, even though it requires more in-depth thinking and focus beyond performing a task once. He knows that even though it is not always someone's default method, the result is then repeatable and consistent. Joe tries to help others understand why we should do the easy tasks better, and he challenges everyone to push themselves outside of their comfort zone and learn more about any topic of interest. Joe is a collector of communities as a leader for 2 User Groups, and a member of many evangelist groups including Microsoft MVP, Veeam Vanguard, VMware vExpert, Cisco Champion, Tanzu Vanguard, plus he helps out to host events as part of the vBrownBag crew. He tells people not to let fear keep them from sharing their knowledge with others and teaching from their unique perspective. He's also easy to spot by the colored hat, big grin, and the loud "Howdy Y'all."

Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vQb21FFcwo

Resource links:

https://github.com/HCRitter/PSModuleAnalyzer https://twitter.com/AndrewPlaTech/status/1709594063370928639 https://mikefrobbins.com/2023/09/27/create-calculated-properties-in-powershell/ https://clatent.com/2023/09/getting-started-with-365automatedlab-part-1/ https://psconf.eu/ https://fullstackgeek.net/ https://twitter.com/jhoughes @[email protected] https://github.com/jhoughes https://www.youtube.com/@joehoughes PDQ Discord https://discord.gg/pdq

From Console to GitOps: Gilbert Sanchez Breaks It Down

9 oktober 2023 | 68 min

Navigating the IT Landscape: A Conversation with Joel ’Jaykul’ Bennett

2 oktober 2023 | 81 min

PowerShell Pioneer: A Deep Dive with Microsoft PM Jason Helmick

25 september 2023 | 70 min

The Matrix of PowerShell: Security and Automation with Researcher Miriam Wiesner

18 september 2023 | 66 min

Exploring PowerShell, Braid, and beyond with Bruce Payette

11 september 2023 | 66 min

Educational Odyssey: From Classroom to Cloud with Michael Bender

4 september 2023 | 70 min

Unveiling Posh: Exploring James Brundage’s Latest Project

28 augusti 2023 | 66 min

In our much-anticipated second interview with James Brundage, marking a year since his last appearance, we delved into a dynamic array of topics. The episode commenced with a rundown of PowerShell Gallery security, addressing listener feedback and concerns. We also spotlighted a curated selection of beneficial modules as suggested by our listeners. The spotlight then shifted to James' latest brainchild, Posh, unraveling its intricacies and potential. The conversation further unfurled to encompass enlightening discussions on EzOut, the nuances of battling typosquatting, the emergence of a new PowerShell user group, and we learned what dynamic polymorphism is and why that matters.

James Brundage has been heavily involved in PowerShell for over 15 years. He is a former member of the PowerShell team, working there during v2 and v3. He now works as a consultant with Start-Automating, applying his PowerShell expertise to organizations to help solve large-scale problems all around the world. He also has a lot of great projects on GitHub and regularly shares his knowledge at user groups and conferences.

Watch the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVJqnaKJ1VY

https://github.com/ctigeek/InvokeQueryPowershellModule

https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/MSAL.PS/

https://github.com/Badgerati/Pode

https://github.com/jborean93/PowerShell-Yayaml

https://github.com/darkoperator/Posh-SSH

https://github.com/StartAutomating/PSSVG

https://github.com/StartAutomating

https://github.com/StartAutomating/Irregular

https://github.com/StartAutomating/EZOut

https://github.com/StartAutomating/Posh

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MSAL.PS 4.37.0.0

The MSAL.PS PowerShell module wraps MSAL.NET functionality into PowerShell-friendly cmdlets and is not supported by Microsoft. Microsoft support does not extend beyond the underlying MSAL.NET library. For any inquiries regarding the PowerShell module itself, you may contact the author on GitHub or PowerShell Gallery.

MSAL.NET (Microsoft.Identity.Client) is an authentication library that enables you to acquire tokens from Azure AD, to access protected Web APIs (Microsoft APIs or applications registered with Azure Active Directory).

Shell-Shocked: PowerShell Gallery Security, Reddit Questions, and more

21 augusti 2023 | 67 min

Shaun Lawrie: Procrastination, Pixels and PowerShell

14 augusti 2023 | 66 min

From Cloud to Console: Harm Veenstra’s PowerShell Perspectives

7 augusti 2023 | 61 min

Björn Sundling. From PowerShell Developer to MVP: An Unfiltered Journey

31 juli 2023 | 74 min

Culture, Mentoring, and Tech: A Talk with Glenn Sarti

24 juli 2023 | 56 min

The Lowdown on PSResourceGet: An Exclusive with Sydney Smith

17 juli 2023 | 58 min

Delving into Pester, Profiler, and PSConfEU with Jakub Jareš

10 juli 2023 | 62 min

Speaking, Mentorship, and Growth with Emrys MacInally

3 juli 2023 | 54 min

NTLM to Cloud Security: Insights from National MSP Director Mike Soule

26 juni 2023 | 62 min

PowerShell Unplugged: A Symphony of Tech and Music with Jim Truher

19 juni 2023 | 65 min

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we welcome special guest Jim Truher, one of the founding fathers of PowerShell. We discuss his fascinating journey from being a professional musician to transitioning into a career in technology, the origins of PowerShell, and how he became involved in its creation. Jim shares insights into the new PowerShell Crescendo module, its benefits for developers and IT professionals, as well as the early challenges faced in bringing PowerShell to market, overcoming skepticism, and promoting its user base. We also explore the unique relationship between PowerShell and Microsoft Exchange and discuss Jim's most significant successes while working on PowerShell. Throughout the conversation, we learn more about the ongoing evolution of PowerShell and its potential future direction. Don't miss this insightful and engaging episode as we dive deep into the melodious journey of Jim Truher and the world of PowerShell.

Bio and Links:

Jim Truher is a seasoned software engineer and a key contributor to the development of PowerShell at Microsoft. With a diverse background that includes a career as a professional musician, Jim transitioned into the tech industry, bringing his passion and creativity into the world of software development. As one of the founding fathers of PowerShell, he has played a crucial role in shaping this versatile scripting and automation tool, impacting the lives of countless IT professionals and developers worldwide. With expertise in scripting languages and a keen understanding of end-user needs, Jim continues to drive innovation and contribute to the evolution of PowerShell.

Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QFUlhnzE0I

https://github.com/JamesWTruher
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwt3XXA_pf0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzBAnbF1R8Y
https://soundcloud.com/james-truher-20552461/project0004_mx2
https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/FormatTools/0.6.0

https://powershellyoungteam.github.io/2023/05/08/PowerShell-Profiles-KeePass-and-PowerShellAI.html

PowerShell Exposed: Security, Remoting, and More with Fred Weinmann

12 juni 2023 | 81 min

Blogging secrets with Christian Ritter

5 juni 2023 | 61 min

Hickory Dickory Docs

29 maj 2023 | 70 min

Episode 66 - Help me PowerShell. You’re my only hope.

22 maj 2023 | 58 min

PowerShell and DevOps Global Summit - Steve Judd, Poshwolf (Anthony Howell), Phil Bossman, Dan Hill, and Geoff Schram

15 maj 2023 | 81 min

PowerShell and DevOps Global Summit - Jon Junell, Clayton and Nick, Gordon and Sammie, and Scott

8 maj 2023 | 71 min

PowerShell and DevOps Global Summit - Josh King and Steven Bucher

1 maj 2023 | 69 min

PowerShell and DevOps Global Summit - The bar sessions

27 april 2023 | 64 min

Talking PowerShell on Ramp with Drew McClellan

24 april 2023 | 55 min

Maximizing Community Engagement with sqldbawithabeard

17 april 2023 | 72 min

Securing the Cloud with David das Neves

10 april 2023 | 62 min

The Just Us League With Andrew and Jordan

3 april 2023 | 63 min

Transitioning to DevOps with Dave Carroll

27 mars 2023 | 62 min

Using PowerCLI with Dale Hassinger

20 mars 2023 | 60 min

Modern Automation with PowerShell Michael

13 mars 2023 | 65 min

Reaching New Users with Jeff Hicks

6 mars 2023 | 75 min

Using PowerShell on Linux with Avri from Posh4Linux

27 februari 2023 | 85 min

Learning by Doing with Don Jones

20 februari 2023 | 65 min

PowerShell for Developers: Doug Finke’s Story

13 februari 2023 | 75 min

Dex Knows – With Dan Franciscus

6 februari 2023 | 59 min

Bringing Home the Bacon with Adam...Bacon

30 januari 2023 | 60 min

Asking the Right Questions: A Conversation with Guy Leech

23 januari 2023 | 62 min

Can we do this while exhausted with Andrew, Jordan, and JJ

16 januari 2023 | 44 min

MVPs and Stars with Barbara 4rbes

9 januari 2023 | 78 min

Building Communities with Chrissy LeMaire

2 januari 2023 | 88 min

Context is Key with Gael Colas

26 december 2022 | 75 min

Developing Sustainable Systems with Skatterbrainzz

19 december 2022 | 99 min

PowerShell, Microsoft, Management, and more with Steve Lee

12 december 2022 | 57 min

The Return of James Petty with James Petty

5 december 2022 | 65 min

The PowerShell Podcast at 40; Reflections, Ruminations, and Ramblings

28 november 2022 | 77 min

RTFM with Steven Judd

21 november 2022 | 117 min

Nightmare Fuel with I am Jakoby

14 november 2022 | 95 min

Got Trees? With Mathias Jessen

7 november 2022 | 111 min

Practical Automation With Matthew Dowst

31 oktober 2022 | 77 min

Loving the Community with Phil Bossman

24 oktober 2022 | 80 min

PowerShell Podcast in 1 day of Lunch with Claudio Silva

17 oktober 2022 | 93 min

Cross-Platform PowerShell with Daniel Silva

10 oktober 2022 | 89 min

Capitalizing on Opportunity with Mikey Lombardi

3 oktober 2022 | 100 min

Patterns and Projects in PowerShell with Chris Bergmeister

26 september 2022 | 92 min

Shy Bairns Get Nowt with Brett Miller

19 september 2022 | 98 min

Exploring AutomatedLab and DSC with Raimund Andrée

12 september 2022 | 86 min

Introducing AutomatedLab with Jan

5 september 2022 | 67 min

Toasting Git with Cory Knox

29 augusti 2022 | 86 min

Make More Modules with Adam Bacon

22 augusti 2022 | 75 min

Pushing PowerShell’s Perceived Purpose with James Brundage

15 augusti 2022 | 98 min

Passion + PowerShell = Profit with David Hall

8 augusti 2022 | 67 min

Oh the Places you will go... with PowerShell – Mike F. Robbins

1 augusti 2022 | 84 min

Developing PowerShell Tools with Adam Driscoll

25 juli 2022 | 69 min

Using PowerShell for Incident Response with Fernando Tomlinson

18 juli 2022 | 83 min

A conversation that will !slap you with Jaap Brasser

11 juli 2022 | 74 min

Streamlining Learning with Josh Duffney

4 juli 2022 | 74 min

Repositories with Adil Leghari: Do not take orally

27 juni 2022 | 72 min

Securing and Setting up Microsoft Sentinel with Sabrina Kay

20 juni 2022 | 63 min

Just The Two of Us

13 juni 2022 | 62 min

Template Podcast Title with Gilbert Sanchez

6 juni 2022 | 64 min

PowerShell & Global DevOps Summit. The Bar Sessions.

30 maj 2022 | 71 min

Drinking From The Firehose Of Knowledge With Justin Grote

23 maj 2022 | 84 min

Talking Crescendo and Documentation with Stevie Coaster

16 maj 2022 | 52 min

The Value of Mentorship with Jeff Hicks

9 maj 2022 | 59 min

Contributing to PowerShell Made Easy with Sean Wheeler

2 maj 2022 | 39 min

PowerShell & DevOps Global Summit (PowerShell After Dark)

27 april 2022 | 25 min

Securing PowerShell with Fred Weinmann

25 april 2022 | 72 min

I hope you are ready to learn because Fred hits the ground running with information and never lets up. We cover a lot of ground on security and PowerShell, covering topics like: Constrained Language Mode (CLM), script block logging, Anti-Malware Scan Interface (AMSI) and why you should be using it, and more. We finish things up with one of Fred's favorite topics: his amazing PowerShell modules like PSFramework, PSUtil, and PSAzureMigrationAdvisor.

Friedrich Weinmann Bio:

Friedrich Weinmann might be the most enthusiastic advocate of PowerShell I have ever met, and coming from a community where enthusiasm is the norm, that is a bold claim. He is a fantastic teacher and has helped many PowerShellers get started, including Andrew Pla. He is a Premier Field Engineer at Microsoft. Most importantly to him, he creates modules to simplify daily PowerShell. From his Magnum Opus PSFramework to PSAzureModuleAdvisor, which will help you convert your scripts in Azure as AzureAD and MsOnline become unsupported at the end of 2022.

Quote from Fred:

"Execution policy has never prevented a single attacker from running PowerShell if they really wanted to. It’s like you’re trying to protect your home and prevent burglars from coming in by putting a stone on your lawn. That’s the effect of the execution policy. They might miss the stone, they might break a leg, that just might save your day."

Resource links:

Freidrich's GitHub - https://github.com/FriedrichWeinmann

Friedrich's Website - https://allthingspowershell.blogspot.com/

Twitter! - https://twitter.com/fredweinmann

CLM - https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/powershell-constrained-language-mode/

Freidrich on the value of teaching - https://allthingspowershell.blogspot.com/2018/12/the-roi-of-teaching-others.html

Ashley Mcglone labs - https://github.com/GoateePFE/PowerShellSummit2019/tree/master

Why Execution Policy is not security - https://www.netspi.com/blog/technical/network-penetration-testing/15-ways-to-bypass-the-powershell-execution-policy/

AaronLocker - https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/powershell-constrained-language-mode/

This title is not psremotely clever

18 april 2022 | 42 min

DBATools with Jess Pomfret

11 april 2022 | 52 min

Nobody Keeps a Secret Like PowerShell

4 april 2022 | 31 min

Chatting about Chatbots with Mike Kanakos, Microsoft MVP

25 mars 2022 | 47 min

James ”Friggen” Petty! Microsoft MVP

25 mars 2022 | 45 min

Stop Typing So Much

25 mars 2022 | 29 min

The Power of Shell Compels You

23 mars 2022 | 50 min

The PowerShell Podcast

The PowerShell Podcast highlights what makes PowerShell so great, the community.

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Lessons in Leadership from PowerShell Pioneers Jeffrey Snover and Don Jones

The Powershell Podcast Summit sessions with Adam Rivera, Asmar Fontenot, & Luis Orta

The PowerShell Podcast Summit 2025 - Missy, Leslie, & Hailey

PowerShell Summit Bar Sessions 2025 - David R

PowerShell Summit Bar Sessions 2025 - Frank Lesniak

PowerShell Summit Bar Sessions 2025 - Steven Judd

Discovering the Deeper Layers of PowerShell with Jeff Hicks

From Proper Football to Databases with Jess Pomfret

How to Build an IT Career from the Ground Up with Kevin Apolinario (KevTech)

Exploring PowerShell for Physical Security and Automation with Cody Paternostro

How PowerShell and the Right Mindset Can Transform Your IT Career with Steven Wight

PowerShell as a Defender’s Secret Weapon with Michael Haag

MS Graph and Stepping into Public Speaking with Morten Kristensen

Building a Game in PowerShell from the Ground Up with Greg Martin

Building Secure PowerShell Solutions with Jake Hildreth

Exploring the Power of IoT and PowerShell with Mark Go

Streamlining PowerShell Package Management with Fred Weinmann

The Art and Science of PowerShell Module Development with Fred Weinmann

PowerShell Changed My Life... with Adam Bacon.

Exploring PnP PowerShell Updates with MVP Gautam Sheth

Evgenij Smirnov Talks Certs, Security, and PowerShell Adventures

Holiday Special with Gilbert Sanchez: PSScriptAnalyzer, AST, and PowerShell Gifts

Miriam Wiesner on Identity Hygiene, Security Tools, and Finding Balance

PowerShell Evolution with Sean Wheeler: What's new in PS 7.5, AIShell, & More!

Turning the tables. An interview with Andrew Pla

Jordan Returns: A Fun Dive into Life, PowerShell, and Beyond

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