You can find the previous year’s selection here:
I do spend a lot of time listening to podcasts, generally in between things, like travelling. However, there is a limit to how many you can consume in a week and that’s why I need to be very discerning about what I listen to.
Regulars
These podcasts are ones that I generally won’t miss an episode of.
The latest Microsoft news with some fun and entertainment along the way. Paul Thurrott’s musing make this podcast alone something worth listening to.
Some really great advice, business insights and strategy. Also lots of life lessons that I have found work really well for me. A weekly must listen for me.
These tend to be quite long, like reading a book, but a very good and very interesting. Luckily, they are not that frequent, so it can make a nice change from all the tech stuff
All the latest news and information about SharePoint, OneDrive for Business, Teams and more directly from Microsoft.
A podcast focused on the Microsoft files experience around OneDrive from Microsoft.
Mary Joe Foley interviewing someone in the technology field. What I really like about these are they are short and to the point. Makes it much easier to listen to on a regular basis.
Really well produced cybersecurity focused podcast. Has a nice variety of topics and the content is good and well researched. If you enjoy the security side of IT you’ll love these episodes.
Currently evaluating
These podcasts I listen to frequently, but maybe not every episode. Some of these may eventually get cut from the roster. Anything here has to provide real business value for it to remain long term.
Still findings its feet but with the growing need focus on security I think this will provide some valuable information from Microsoft.
Always interesting to hear what’s the latest and greatest with Windows from Microsoft.
Tends to be somewhat developer focused but there is handy information here, once you get past some of the other stuff, although I must admit this is becoming less and less the case. In short, podcast is starting to become a little off topic and may need to make room for something else.
A podcast focused on cybersecurity. Fairly broad and somewhat more laid back and less technical (from what I’ve listened to so far) when it comes to content. Will need to listen to more episodes before deciding if this podcast makes the cut.
A podcast focused on digital transformation, typically in the enterprise and government space. Not too long which is good.
If I have time
There are simply not enough hours in a day to get through everything. These are great podcasts but I simply don’t have the time to listen to them regularly unfortunately.
Probably too hard core for most. For me it is a great mix of military history and business mindset training. If you have a ‘fanatical’ tendency then give this one a listen.
A bit like the Tim Ferriss podcast. Plenty of interesting and different stuff that always makes you think. Somewhat irregular episodes but I am still enjoying what I’m hearing.
Interesting to get the story behind major business rivalries. More a ‘stage production’ than a podcast. Very enjoyable if you have the time.
Hosted by Microsoft’s Chief Technology Officer, Kevin Scott, it has lots of interesting guests and topics.
Once off podcasts
Think of these more of a book you’d read or a TV show you’d watch.
If you love space, you’ll love this ‘podumentary’ on the moon land. The production quality is simply first class, which you would expect from the BBC. Make sure you listen to both seasons so far!
Another amazing BBC production focused on the Atom bombs. If you are a history buff, I’ll bet you’ll love this one as well.
I churn through these mostly at 2x speed to allow me to get through as much content as possible. I do have a few other podcasts on my current podcasting app. I am always on the lookout for good podcasts business, technology, history, whatever. So if you can recommend something you like, I’m all ears.
Finally, of course, there is my own podcasting effort:
which covers the Microsoft Cloud (typically Microsoft 365 and Azure) as well as business topics. I encourage you to have a listen and me know what you think. 2021 will be the eleventh year that it has been available.
Hopefully, there is something of interest to you in what I listen to. Feel free to let me know as well as any recommendations you may have, as I said, I’m all ears!
CIAOPS 
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