A quick note for listeners: Episode 421 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast has been postponed and will be released next week. Thanks for your patience and continued support.
12.02.2026 13:02 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Podcast Episode 420 cover showing Ben and Scott discussing 3D printers and new tech gadgets in a casual podcast setting.
Episode 420 brings a lighter conversation as Ben tries to sell Scott on buying a 3D printer. The episode also covers new tech and gadgets they picked up over the holidays and why IT pros love to tinker.
Listen here: http://dlvr.it/TQdVM8
29.01.2026 13:04 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Podcast Episode 419 cover featuring a discussion on Microsoft Security Copilot, AI agents, and the new Security Store.
Episode 419 explores Microsoft’s evolving security strategy with John Joyner. Topics include Security Copilot, AI agents, the new Security Store, SCUs, and Defender XDR consolidation announced at Ignite.
Listen here: http://dlvr.it/TQMSCY
15.01.2026 13:02 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Episode 418 is a candid conversation with Cat Schneider about life before AI, real-world SharePoint challenges, Power Platform solutions, and memorable conference moments. Practical, honest, and community-focused.
Listen here: http://dlvr.it/TQ5tbJ
01.01.2026 13:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Two gold conference badge backs from Workplace Ninjas US 2025 in Dallas, Texas, displayed side by side. One badge reads “Ben Stegink – Intelligink” with a Microsoft MVP logo, QR code, and Microsoft-related icons. The other reads “Jay Leask – Microsoft Innovation Hub, Washington DC” with a Microsoft logo, QR code, Microsoft app icons, and a small Winnie the Pooh illustration.
Episode 417 is a Workplace Ninjas US Dallas recap. Ben and Jay talk about sessions, the hackathon, Clippy Bucks, and the role community and inclusion play in making conferences meaningful.
Listen here: http://dlvr.it/TPtk38
18.12.2025 13:03 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Episode 416 podcast graphic featuring Ben and Henrik Wojcik discussing Microsoft Sentinel, security, and Ignite updates.
Episode 416 brings Henrik Wojcik to the podcast from Microsoft Ignite. We explore Microsoft Sentinel updates, EU regulations like NIS2 and DORA, Security Copilot insights, and data lake integration. Listen here: http://dlvr.it/TPdBny
04.12.2025 13:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Podcast episode graphic for Episode 415 titled “Diving Into Ignite 2025 for IT Pros and AI Agent Management,” featuring a blue and purple digital background with flowing ribbon-like waves. The design highlights themes of Microsoft Ignite 2025, AI agents, and IT security.
Episode 415 explores the major themes from Microsoft Ignite 2025. AI agents and security dominated the event, with updates to Security Copilot and the introduction of Microsoft Agent 365 to help IT pros govern agent sprawl. Listen here:
20.11.2025 13:04 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Episode 414 explores the AWS and Azure outages that disrupted services in October 2025. We discuss the root causes, how each provider resolved the issues, and the lessons IT pros can take forward for resilience and planning.
06.11.2025 13:05 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Man thinking in front of a digital network of folder icons, representing Azure Files’ new file share-centric management model.
Azure Files just got a major upgrade.
Episode 413 breaks down Microsoft’s new file share–centric management model—streamlining automation, billing, and scalability for storage admins.
Listen now: http://dlvr.it/TNrF8f
23.10.2025 12:04 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Podcast Episode 411 cover highlighting Microsoft Purview Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) for AI and organizational security.
In Episode 411, we dive into Microsoft Purview’s Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) for AI. Discover how DSPM helps monitor AI usage, identify risks, and safeguard organizational data in a cloud-first world. Listen today!
25.09.2025 12:05 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Podcast Episode 410 cover featuring Joy Apple and Jay Leask discussing Microsoft 365 change management at the North American Cloud and Collaboration Summit.
pisode 410 dives into change management for Microsoft 365. Joy Apple and Jay Leask discuss why IT pros need new governance models, cross-team collaboration, and adoption strategies in a cloud-first environment. Recorded live at the North American Summit. Listen today!
11.09.2025 12:07 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Podcast cover art for Episode 408 discussing how Model Context Protocol connects tools and apps to AI systems.
In Part 2 of our Model Context Protocol series, we break down how AI connects to tools & apps, the integration challenges, and the big opportunities ahead. Learn how MCP could transform workflows across industries. Listen now!
14.08.2025 12:03 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Podcast Episode 407 graphic discussing the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and its impact on AI extensibility in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
Episode 407 explores the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a new way to extend LLMs with real-time access to APIs, services, and live data in Microsoft 365 and Azure. For IT pros, it’s a big shift toward smarter, context-aware AI.
Listen here: http://dlvr.it/TMD1lm
31.07.2025 13:58 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Podcast cover art for Episode 406 about Microsoft Copilot Researcher and Analyst Agents, and Sentinel’s migration to the Defender portal
Copilot Researcher helps prep meetings.
Copilot Analyst writes Python from your data.
Microsoft Sentinel is moving into Defender.
We’re talking real use cases, not just hype.
#Copilot #Microsoft365 #Sentinel #Defender #ITPodcast #Python
17.07.2025 12:03 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Text graphic for podcast Episode 405 listing Microsoft tools like Loop, Copilot Pages, and OneNote Notebooks, with a blue abstract background and podcast logo.
Loop. Pages. Workspaces. Copilot Notebooks… inside OneNote Notebooks?
In Episode 405, we try to untangle Microsoft’s wild notebook spaghetti. Listen today!
#M365 #MicrosoftLoop #Copilot #OneNote #ITPro #Podcast
03.07.2025 12:06 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Podcast cover art for Episode 404: Microsoft 365 Copilot landing page update
Microsoft just replaced portal.office.com with a new Copilot landing page. In Ep. 404, we break down what this means for IT pros, user training, and M365 adoption.
#Microsoft365 #Copilot #Podcast #ITPro
19.06.2025 12:05 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Podcast cover for Episode 403 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. Includes headshots of hosts Ben Stegink and Scott Hoag over a colorful 3D tech background, with the title “Catching up on all the news from Microsoft Build 2025.”
Welcome to Episode 403 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast where Ben and Scott catch up on some of their favorite announcements and news from Microsoft Build 2025. #BUILD2025, #Copilot, #CopilotStudio, #MicrosoftBuild, #Podcast
05.06.2025 12:02 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Black and white photo of Andrew Connell smiling, with the MS Cloud IT Pro Podcast logo in the top-left corner and the episode title "Declarative Agents with Andrew Connell – Episode 402" overlaid in a purple banner.
Ep 402 is live!
Andrew Connell joins us to dig into Copilot agent internals, billing, and semantic indexing in Microsoft 365.
#Copilot #Microsoft365 #Podcast
22.05.2025 12:06 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Explore Zero Trust in Microsoft 365
In Ep 401, we’re diving into #ZeroTrust in #Microsoft365. From identity management to data protection — get the full breakdown. #CloudSecurity #Podcast
08.05.2025 12:06 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🎙️ New Episode! Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast #398
Ben chats with Harm Veenstra at the MVP Summit about his journey & deep dive into PowerShell & Intune!
🔹 Favorite PowerShell scripts
🔹 Intune remediation tips
🔹 IT automation insights
#PowerShell #Intune #CloudIT
27.03.2025 12:03 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
In this episode, Scott and Ben dive into the world of local LLMs—large language models that run entirely on your device. We’re going to explore why more IT pros and developers are experimenting with them, and much more. #Podcast
13.03.2025 12:03 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Ransomware Icon - Episode 396 - Lessons from a real-life ransomware attack
Ben walks Scott through a #ransomware attack on an on-premises #VMware environment. They also talk through some lessons and considerations that could have helped mitigate such an attack. #CyberSecurity #DataProtection #ITSecurity #TechPodcast #CloudSecurity #Podcast
27.02.2025 13:04 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0
Explore #AzureVirtualDesktop (AVD) in Episode 395 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. Learn how to deploy, configure, and optimize AVD for secure, scalable #VirtualDesktopInfrastructure (VDI) in the cloud. Tune in for expert insights on #remotedesktop solutions! #podcast
13.02.2025 15:31 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
In Episode 395, we dive into Azure Virtual Desktop and how it revolutionizes Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in the cloud! #AzureVirtualDesktop #AVD #MicrosoftCloud #RemoteWork #ITPro #VDI #CloudComputing #MicrosoftIntune
13.02.2025 13:06 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Episode 394 - Prepare your Microsoft 365 Tenant for Copilot Success
Get your Microsoft 365 tenant ready for #Copilot! In Ep. 394 @BenStegink and @ciphetxt cover licensing, security, & best practices for a seamless deployment. Don’t miss this essential guide to AI-powered productivity! #Microsoft365 #AI #CloudIT
30.01.2025 13:04 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 1
Episode393
Welcome to Episode 393 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast.Like what you hear and want to support the show? Check out our membership options.Show NotesAbout the sponsors
Join Ben & Alex Mooney from Logitech as they explore:
💡 AI for transcribing in-person meetings
💻 Logitech’s Microsoft Teams Room systems (Rally Bar, Mini & more)
Discover smarter meeting solutions! 🎧 http://dlvr.it/THQ9LT
#MicrosoftTeams #AI
17.01.2025 13:02 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Portrait of AvePoint CTO John Peluso
In this episode, Ben interviews AvePoint CTO John Peluso. Listen in as they discuss Copilot in #Microsoft365 and how to govern and gain insights on your #Copilot usage in your organization. #Microsoft365Copilot, #Interview, #Podcast http://dlvr.it/TH8H6B
03.01.2025 13:01 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
