Windows Insider Podcast

The Windows Insider Team is taking the podcast airwaves to share all things future of Windows, Insider community and beyond. Transcripts provided with each episode.

Validating the Path Forward 12/08/2021

Validating the Path Forward Having the opportunity to preview builds is one of the cornerstones of the Windows Insider Program. We have discussed many aspects of how a build makes its way externally to Insiders, beginning with new code being written, continuing to the build “snap” (aka: compiling the build), to media availability, to flighting, and of course the feedback process that continues the cycle of development. Joining us this episode is Roger Johnson, Windows Software Engineer to talk about build validation and more. /episode/index/show/windowsinsider/id/21395615

The Kitchen Sink of Conversations 11/03/2021

The Kitchen Sink of Conversations Fellow Windows Insider Program team member Brandon Leblanc is our guest this month as we cover a variety of topics including Surface devices, features in recent WIP builds, the seventh anniversary of the Windows Insider Program, and even TikTok videos! Tune in for the variety, stay for the fun! /episode/index/show/windowsinsider/id/20963069

A Dynamic Duo for the Ages 10/06/2021

A Dynamic Duo for the Ages Throughout time there have been many dynamic duos which left their mark on the future. In the modern era, few, if any, combinations have been more impactful than the blending of hardware and software. Dani Tene joins us this month to discuss mixing hardware, software, your career, and more! /episode/index/show/windowsinsider/id/20701124

Trailer: Introducing WorkLab, Microsoft’s new podcast 09/07/2021

Trailer: Introducing WorkLab, Microsoft’s new podcast Everything we thought we knew about work—where we do it, when we do it, how we do it—has been turned on its head. Where is it all going, and is there a map to get us there? WorkLab is a new podcast from Microsoft that taps into data and research to guide you on the road ahead. Leaders and scientists share the company’s findings, and we’ll hear stories about how people and organizations are being transformed at this radical moment. Follow the show at microsoft.com/worklab. /episode/index/show/windowsinsider/id/20394845

Input goes here. Period. 09/01/2021

Input goes here. Period. Are you a fan of voice typing? How about the touch keyboard? If you’re interested in Windows 11 and the evolving landscape of device input methods, you won’t want to miss this conversation as we deep-dive into these topics and more with Program Manager Hadley Griffin and Senior Designer Julia Carlson. Join in! /episode/index/show/windowsinsider/id/20325107

Bringing Windows 11 to Insiders 08/04/2021

Bringing Windows 11 to Insiders With the variety and importance of conversations surrounding Windows 11, what does this new version of Windows mean for the Windows Insider program? How are we delivering this release to Insiders? Amanda Langowski and Brandon LeBlanc join Jason Howard to discuss these topics and more! /episode/index/show/windowsinsider/id/20009789

Designing for a Billion 07/07/2021

Designing for a Billion The Windows 11 journey is officially underway! There are lots of changes to explore, but it’s important to understand the backstory of those changes and the process and efforts that drove them. Sheetal Agarwal from User Research and Hanna McLaughlin from Design join us this month to cover these topics and more! /episode/index/show/windowsinsider/id/19712117

You Are What You Deploy 06/02/2021

You Are What You Deploy If you’ve heard the adage of “you are what you eat,” you likely realize the literal truth of the statement. The same is true in the computing world as your PC becomes what you deploy to it! Understanding the basics of deployment (and recovery paths of needed!) are vital in staying up-to-date and secure. Aaron Lower from the Windows Fundamentals team joins us this month to talk deployment, recovery, and more! /episode/index/show/windowsinsider/id/19306211

Finding the “You” in Trust 05/05/2021

Finding the “You” in Trust Trust is so much more than a buzzword, it’s the foundation upon which long-lasting relationships are built. What happens when you combine a passion for building customer relationships with a desire to create lasting impact? Joining us this month is Doug Winnie, Windows Insider MVP and customer advocate, as we discuss change management, being authentic, and building trust with customers! /episode/index/show/windowsinsider/id/18965210

The Ice Cube Tray Effect 04/07/2021

The Ice Cube Tray Effect What happens when an important change in one product overflows and influences another? You guessed it, the ice cube tray effect! Tune in as Briana Roberts and Nathalia Scrimshaw join us to talk about how feedback from Xbox gaming enthusiasts helped create a cohesive cross-platform experience in Windows. You won’t be disappointed! /episode/index/show/windowsinsider/id/18611909

Learning with customers 03/03/2021

Learning with customers Learning alongside customers is more than a passing fancy, it’s a way of doing business. This collaboration drives exciting innovations and remarkable outcomes that may not otherwise be achieved. Join us this month as we chat with Ryan Hill, Software Engineer in the Azure CXP organization as we discuss the importance of connecting with customers to learn together. /episode/index/show/windowsinsider/id/18161060

News and Interests in a New World 02/03/2021

News and Interests in a New World The world continues to change, and the News and Interest feature is here to keep you informed and on task. Tune in as Alex Campbell joins us to discuss this Windows Insider feature and much more! /episode/index/show/windowsinsider/id/17779601

Goodbye, 2020. Hello, 2021! 01/06/2021

Goodbye, 2020. Hello, 2021! 2020 has come and gone, and 2021 marks the beginning of a new chapter with stories yet to be written. In this episode, we reminisce as we look back across the past year, the changes it brought, and take a look forward to 2021 and what the team expects next. Jason talks with the Windows Insider team, including program lead Amanda Langowski, Brandon LeBlanc, Vivek Elangovan, and Eddie Leonard. /episode/index/show/windowsinsider/id/17388077

Insider Currency Done Right 12/02/2020

Insider Currency Done Right In this episode, we broach a new topic that hasn’t previously been discussed in-depth: what is Windows Currency? Project Manager Laura Finch from the Windows Fundamentals team joins us to provide an end-to-end overview of the importance of staying current with Windows preview builds. /episode/index/show/windowsinsider/id/17006639

Ctrl+Alt+Authenticate 11/11/2020

Ctrl+Alt+Authenticate In this month’s episode of the Windows Insider Podcast, Steve Syfuhs joins us from the Hybrid Identity group within Microsoft’s Cloud & AI org as we take a behind-the-scenes look at the login and authentication processes within Windows. /episode/index/show/windowsinsider/id/16759268

Servicing with a smile 10/07/2020

Servicing with a smile In this episode, we’re joined by Jenelle Trimmell from the Windows Servicing & Delivery team to discuss the “Flight Like We Service” concept and explore how Windows Insiders contribute to the process of global Windows OS updates. /episode/index/show/windowsinsider/id/16294742

Redefining the Familiar 09/02/2020

Redefining the Familiar In this episode, guests Eric Papamarcos, Charles Taylor, and William Devereaux join us to discuss the history of changes and modern-day evolution of two iconic Windows features: Start Menu and Taskbar. /episode/index/show/windowsinsider/id/15833687

The Start of Something Different Part 2 08/19/2020

The Start of Something Different Part 2 In the second half of this month's two-part episode, we’re joined by Chris Guzak, a Principle Software Developer in Windows, to reflect on the history of Windows 95, including the Start Menu, Taskbar, as well as the early days of software usability testing. /episode/index/show/windowsinsider/id/15649712

The Start of Something Different Part 1 08/05/2020

The Start of Something Different Part 1 In the first of a two-part episode this month, we’re joined by Raymond Chen, a Principle Software Engineer in Windows, to reflect on the history of Windows 95 as well the early days of application compatibility and testing. /episode/index/show/windowsinsider/id/15481835

Defending Your Security 07/08/2020

Defending Your Security In this month’s episode we’re joined by Shweta Jha, a Senior Program Manager for Tamper Protection, to take a look at how the suite of Windows Security features are protecting Windows Insiders, enterprise customers, and all Windows users by defending your devices’ security. /episode/index/show/windowsinsider/id/15122660

Feedback with a Purpose 06/03/2020

Feedback with a Purpose It’s time for a deeper look at feedback! First, we’re joined by Eddie Leonard to take a look at how our team looks at your feedback across platforms. Then, we’re joined by Nikki Rubino and Devin Sinha from the Feedback Hub team to learn more about the app and where it’s headed next. /episode/index/show/windowsinsider/id/14669936

The Only Constant Is Change 05/06/2020

The Only Constant Is Change In this month’s episode of the podcast, we’re looking at how the Windows Insider Program is continuing to evolve with the new leader of our program, Amanda Langowski. Then we’re joined by Brandon LeBlanc to take a look at how our team is adjusting to working from home. /episode/index/show/windowsinsider/id/14239049

In Case of Hassles, Break Glass 04/01/2020

In Case of Hassles, Break Glass In this month’s minisode of the Windows Insider Podcast, we’re revisiting the Windows Hassles program, how it works, and what they’re currently working on with its leader, Amy Kruzick. /episode/index/show/windowsinsider/id/13734098

Troubleshooting Technology Tomorrow and Today 03/04/2020

Troubleshooting Technology Tomorrow and Today This month, we’re digging into troubleshooting, from how Microsoft is doing it on a large scale with Microsoft News to how you can do it as a Windows Insider. First, we’re joined by Ben Rudolph, the director of Microsoft News to look at how Microsoft is driving solutions through technology in the field of journalism. Then we’re joined by Christopher Caulfield and Emma Saboureau to take a look at the tools available for you to troubleshoot your own devices and how Insiders can get started. /episode/index/show/windowsinsider/id/13397660

What’s next for the Windows Insider Program 02/05/2020

What’s next for the Windows Insider Program In this episode, we’re looking at what’s coming for the Windows Insider Program. First, we’re talking about the future of the program and our goals for the new year with Ian Todd, who’s helping guide us while we search for new leadership. Then, we take a look behind the scenes at how the podcast gets made and at what’s next for the program’s marketing content with Allison Shields, our team’s content expert. /episode/index/show/windowsinsider/id/13017431

Business or Personal? A Little Bit of Both 12/11/2019

Business or Personal? A Little Bit of Both In this episode, we’re looking to the future with the new Update Staging Lab, which will help independent software vendors validate their app’s compatibility faster. Then we’re searching for what’s next with Bing, including their content strategy, the Bing Insider Program, and Microsoft Rewards. /episode/index/show/windowsinsider/id/12352217

The Quest for Inclusive Technology 11/06/2019

The Quest for Inclusive Technology In this episode, we talk about Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to inclusion in tech with Raji Rajagopalan and her engineers at the new Africa Development Center in Lagos, Nigeria and Jennifer Gentleman, who recently joined our Grace Hopper Awardees at the 2019 Grace Hopper Celebration. /episode/index/show/windowsinsider/id/11873777

Ghosts of WIP Past, Present, and Future 10/03/2019

Ghosts of WIP Past, Present, and Future Happy 5th anniversary to the Windows Insider Program! To celebrate, we’re joined by Brandon LeBlanc to look at the history of WIP, Amanda Langowski to look at the current state of flighting, and Insider Jeremy Sinclair to look ahead to what’s next. Think of it as our version of The Christmas Carol. /episode/index/show/windowsinsider/id/11471525

Return of the Interns 09/04/2019

Return of the Interns What’s it like being a Microsoft intern? In this episode, interns Chantale Ninah and Dasha Pushkareva join us to talk about the projects they’ve worked on at Microsoft, the intern experience, and their outlook on the future of technology. /episode/index/show/windowsinsider/id/11053436

Your Career Path to the Future 08/07/2019

Your Career Path to the Future What skills do you need for a successful career in technology? Microsoft mentors Anita Varghese and Mike Pell join us to talk about how you can advance your career through creativity, leadership, and confidence. Plus, learn more about how you can start mentoring others. /episode/index/show/windowsinsider/id/10785698

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