Best Paul Robichaux Podcasts (2025)

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Active Directory Security and Configuration Best Practices with Victor King: Practical 365 Podcast S04E40 41:24

12d ago41:24

41:24

In this episode, Steve Goodman and Bastiaan Verdonk interview Victor King from Quest on best practices for Active Directory security. They discuss identifying misconfigurations, managing privileged access, and continuous environmental monitoring. Want to stay up to date on all things Practical 365? Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Linkedin to st…

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M365 Numbers, Viva Engage Evolution, and Cybersecurity Leadership with Adam Banks: Practical 365 Podcast S04E39 1:02:16

1M ago1:02:16

1:02:16

Steve and Paul dissect Microsoft's latest financial report, explore Viva Engage's future, and discuss the role of AI in project management. Adam Banks shares insights on cybersecurity, accountability, and the mindset shifts needed for IT leadership. Want to stay up to date on all things Practical 365? Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Linkedin to…

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On-Premises Pain, Copilot Curiosity, and a Glimpse into Global Secure Access: Practical 365 Podcast S04E38 1:02:49

2M ago1:02:49

1:02:49

Steve Goodman and Paul Robichaux dissect the latest Microsoft news, focusing on the sting of rising on-premises licensing costs. The team also explores Copilot Studio and the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Plus, Steve Goodman and Bastiaan Verdonk interview Microsoft's Janice Ricketts, to unravel the complexities of Global Secure Access (GSA) and Zer…

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Exchange Online Cracks Down, Message Center Madness, and Conditional Access Done Right: Practical 365 Podcast S04 E37 1:01:33

3M ago1:01:33

1:01:33

Steve and Paul cut through the noise of a million Message Center notifications to bring you the need-to-know on Exchange Online's new sending limits. Plus, security expert Louis Mastelinck schools Steve & Bastiaan on practical Conditional Access – because let's face it, most deployments are a mess. Want to stay up to date on all things Practical 36…

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Exchange Server Updates, AI Hype, and Practical Cybersecurity with Paula Januszkiewicz: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E36 1:04:02

4M ago1:04:02

1:04:02

Paul Robichaux and Steve Goodman discuss Exchange Server's 2025 H1 update and cut through the hype around AI agents, questioning whether they're living up to the marketing. Then, cybersecurity expert Paula Januszkiewicz shares fascinating red team stories, including modifying a water cooler to gain network access, and offers practical security advi…

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So Long Rich, and Thanks for Avoiding the Phish: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E35 24:06

4M ago24:06

24:06

It's the last Practical 365 podcast starring Rich Dean, as he departs for pastures new in the next chapter of his career, but we aren't ending with a damp squid of an episode - on the show this week, we do a bit of a lessons learnt: We chat about some of the top guests we've had on the show, and what interesting nuggets of information are still rel…

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Free Copilot Chat Lands For All, Exchange Audit Logging Changes & More: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E34 37:08

5M ago37:08

37:08

Join Steve Goodman and Paul Robichaux to discuss Microsoft's latest announcements, including the surprise move to make Copilot Chat free for all Microsoft 365 users, significant changes coming to Exchange Online audit logging, and the new Outlook's arrival via Windows Update. Plus, get their takes on Microsoft's major AI reorganization with the new…

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Cloud.Microsoft Domain Changes, Viva Goals Retirement & Copilot Updates: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E33 37:24

6M ago37:24

37:24

Join Steve Goodman and Paul Robichaux for the penultimate episode of 2024, where they discuss Microsoft's significant end-of-year announcements, including the retirement of Viva Goals, major infrastructure changes with cloud.microsoft domains, and the future of Outlook. Plus, get their takes on Microsoft's latest AI developments and what these chan…

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Microsoft Places, Teams Features and Copilot Confusion: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E32 42:26

7M ago42:26

42:26

In this week's show, Paul and Steve discuss the latest Microsoft Places announcements, debate whether Teams tries to be too many things at once, and examine the sometimes confusing world of Copilot integration across Microsoft 365 services. Plus, we share our thoughts on Microsoft Ignite logistics and what we hope for the future of the conference. …

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Identity Management Deep Dive with Microsoft's Merill Fernando - The Practical 365 Podcast S4E31 57:32

7M ago57:32

57:32

In this episode of the Practical 365 Podcast, Steve Goodman and Rich Dean are joined by Merill Fernando, Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, for a deep dive into identity management and community-driven innovation. As we approach Microsoft Ignite, Merill shares insights on upcoming announcements in security and identity management, including th…

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Copilot Wave 2, Exchange's Final Countdown & Teams Updates - The Practical 365 Podcast S4E30 35:09

7M ago35:09

35:09

In our first of two Practical 365 Podcasts before Ignite begins, Steve Goodman and Paul Robichaux dive deep into what was best in Microsoft's Wave 2 release and chat about Copilot Pages - is it a good move from Microsoft? In other crucial news, we address the approaching end of support for Exchange Server 2016 and 2019, and what organizations need …

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Microsoft Security Copilot: AI's Role in Revolutionizing Cybersecurity - The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E29 1:12:13

9M ago1:12:13

1:12:13

In the show this week, Steve Goodman and Rich Dean are joined by Rod Trent. Rod discusses his extensive background in content creation and his current role at Microsoft, focusing on the evolution of AI in cybersecurity, particularly through the lens of Copilot for Security. The discussion covers the challenges of AI adoption, the importance of aski…

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TEC Special: AI, Identity, and the Future of IT with Shinesa Cambric - The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E28 33:14

9M ago33:14

33:14

Cybersecurity expert Shinesa Cambric joing Steve Goodman to discuss the evolving landscape of IT. In this episode, we explore the parallels between AI adoption and the cloud revolution, and get into the changing nature of identity in our digital world. Shinesa shares insights from her 20+ years in IT and gives a sneak peek into her upcoming TEC 202…

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TEC Special: Paul Thurrott on Windows future & Copilot taking your job - The Practical 365 Podcast S04 E27 32:43

10M ago32:43

32:43

On the show this week, Steve Goodman is joined by IT industry veteran, Paul Thurrott to talk a variety of subjects he'll be speaking on in his keynote at TEC 2024 - namely Windows and Copilot. As Microsoft have had a turbulent year with both, we get Paul's take on it. Want to stay up to date on all things Practical 365? Follow us on Twitter, Facebo…

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TEC Special: Microsoft 365's Darkest Corners & PowerShell Scripting with Tony Redmond & Michel de Rooij - The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E26 31:39

10M ago31:39

31:39

Joining Steve Goodman on this week's podcast, is Paul Robichaux - as a guest alongside MVPs Tony Redmond and Michel de Rooij. Tony talks to us about his upcoming TEC session and explores some of the darker secrets of Microsoft 365 and what IT teams need to know as they continue manage it. And managing it doesn't get more fun than when you use Power…

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Improving your AD Security with Derek Melber: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E25 34:56

10M ago34:56

34:56

On the show this week, Steve Goodman and Rich Dean are joined by speaker guest, TEC speaker & 20-time Microsoft MVP, Derek Melber. On the show, Derek gives invaluable tips on how to ensure your AD remains secure in a world of cloud and on-premises threats, and we discuss an important but often ignore topic - removing NTLM passwords from use in your…

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Crowdstrike Fallout, OneDrive Changes and Planner gets Copilot: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E24 32:36

11M ago32:36

32:36

On the show this week, Steve and Paul discuss the Crowdstrike outage and its fallout, and discuss important changes coming to OneDrive for Business that you'll need to pay attention to. In other news, Copilot for Planner is in preview - but there's a big catch! Want to stay up to date on all things Practical 365? Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and…

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Places, Outlook Classic, and Teams Rooms Upgrades: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E23 25:17

11M ago25:17

25:17

Microsoft Places preview, Outlook Classic rebrand, and AI upgrades for Teams Rooms highlight this week's Practical 365 podcast. We discuss the potential impact of Places in the hybrid work landscape, the implications of Outlook's renaming, and how AI-powered speaker recognition is enhancing Teams meetings. Plus, we cover key Microsoft 365 roadmap i…

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Microsoft's Security Stumble and AD Modernization Insights: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E22 1:00:50

12M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

On the Practical 365 podcast this week, Rich Dean and I tackle a hot topic that's got the tech world buzzing - Microsoft's alleged security misstep that may have paved the way for the SolarWinds hack. We also chat with Julian Stephan from Quest Software, who shares some valuable insights on Active Directory modernization. Want to stay up to date on…

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Copilot in SharePoint, Agents & Recall, plus Karin Skapski talks automation: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E21 59:40

1y ago59:40

59:40

On this week's show, Steve and Paul are joined by Microsoft's Karin Skapski, who'll be presenting "Keeping Current in the Cloud: Automate and Stay Ahead" at TEC 2024, and joins us to discuss automation, Copilot and much more. Plus, Steve and Paul discuss Windows Recall and whether this is a good move by Microsoft, and in Microsoft 365 we discuss ne…

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Mastering ITDR Response - Insights from Microsoft's Andy Jaw: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E20 1:07:14

1y ago1:07:14

1:07:14

In this week's episode of the Practical 365 podcast, Steve Goodman and Rich Dean are were joined by Microsoft's Andy Jaw, a senior Microsoft security specialist with a fascinating background spanning the military, law enforcement, and now as a cyber security expert. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 13:20 The Importance of a Response Plan …

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Exchange Server Roadmap, New MS AI model on the way & Entra ID MFA: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E19 46:47

1y ago46:47

46:47

On this week's episode, Paul and Steve cover several major Microsoft announcements impacting the future of AI, Exchange Server, and identity solutions. We discuss Microsoft's development of a massive in-house AI model called MAI-1 to potentially reduce reliance on OpenAI. And, we break down the newly released roadmap for Exchange Server, including …

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Microsoft on Protecting Identity - The Core of Your Digital Ecosystem: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E18 52:06

1y ago52:06

52:06

On this week's episode of the Practical 365 podcast, Rich Dean, Paul Robichaux and I were joined by Alex Weinert, Director of Identity Security at Microsoft, to discuss the critical topic of identity threat detection and response (ITDR). Alex shared his valuable insights and experiences on safeguarding identity systems from sophisticated cyber atta…

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PowerShell, Teams and Exchange News with special guest MVP Michel De Rooij: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E17 57:05

1y ago57:05

57:05

On the show this week, we're joined by fellow Microsoft MVP and long-term PowerShell, Exchange and Microsoft 365 expert, Michel De Rooij. We discuss PowerShell (naturally), GitHub Copilot, and we talk about the latest news for Exchange Online, Teams and Microsoft 365 Want to stay up to date on all things Practical 365? Follow us on Twitter, Faceboo…

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Cloud Security News, AI, Copilots and more: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E16 1:01:09

1y ago1:01:09

1:01:09

On Season 4, Episode 16 of the Practical 365 podcast: Steve Goodman and Rich Dean chat about TEC Europe 2024 and cover some of the most important topics in the world of Microsoft 365, including Entra ID Conditional Access changes to be aware of, Copilot for Security reaching GA, plus lots more. Want to stay up to date on all things Practical 365? F…

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Copilot gets more data controls, and MVP Jon Jarvis joins to discuss: should you manage all your devices with Intune?: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E15 45:21

1+ y ago45:21

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On the show this week, Jon Jarvis, Microsoft MVP and expert in Intune, Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance (and more) joins us to answer our burning questions after his recent blog post on the site. Should you be on-boarding your older machines that pre-date your Intune implementation, or re-building them? And, what's the best way to approach migra…

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Exchange Online Changes, Copilot + Viva plus Identity Migration with Becky Cross: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E14 50:01

1+ y ago50:01

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In Season 4 Episode 14 of the Practical 365 podcast, Steve Goodman and Rich Dean discuss the upcoming Experts Conference (TEC) European Roadshow, the retirement of EWS Application Impersonation in Exchange Online, and the release of Exchange On-Premises Cumulative Updates. They also welcome guest Becky Cross, a Technical Product Manager at Quest So…

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Teams & Entra ID new features, plus Copilot adoption in the real world: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E13 46:46

1+ y ago46:46

46:46

On the show this week, Steve and Paul talk through a plethora of new updates arriving in Microsoft Teams, many going straight to the new Teams client; and Entra ID leaps forward towards a zero trust by default stance - we find out how. We discuss how Microsoft are doing well financially, but are they still providing great customer support; and Andy…

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AI Security & Safety - Microsoft gives us their expert view, plus Copilot goes far and wide: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E12 51:54

1+ y ago51:54

51:54

In this week's episode of the Practical 365 Podcast, posts Steve Goodman and Rich Dean welcome Microsoft CVP, Yonatan Zunger. A veteran engineer with an impressive resume that spans Twitter, Google, and now Microsoft, Zunger holds the prestigious position of Corporate Vice President of AI Security and Safety. His team is dedicated to pioneering way…

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Complex Identity Migrations & Microsoft using PowerShell: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E11 41:42

1+ y ago41:42

41:42

Join us on this exciting episode of the Practical365.com podcast where hosts Steve Goodman and Paul Robichaux sit down with Tim McMichael, a seasoned Support Escalation Engineer at Microsoft. Known for his prowess in tackling complex issues, Tim will delve into the intricacies of identity management, shedding light on the challenges and solutions i…

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Office 365 Exposed, Episode 19: Here Comes the New Book! 49:13

5y ago49:13

49:13

This episode marks a happy occasion: the upcoming release of the 2021 version of Office 365 for IT Pros. editor’s note: we are running a sale. Buy the 2020 edition now, get the 2021 edition for free! Tony, Vasil, and I talk about the book creation process, why the book’s a subscription instead of a single-priced purchase, how the sausage is made, a…

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Office 365 Exposed, Episode 18: Live from Microsoft Teams 56:56

5y ago56:56

56:56

Tony and I had grand ambitions of recording a podcast but, uh, things have been a little busy, what with all the lockdown, working-under-quarantine, and so on. We did something a little different this time– we recorded this episode in a Teams meeting with guests in attendance. See if you can spot the difference! (programming note: we originally rec…

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Office 365 Exposed, Episode 17: Live from Ignite 2019 48:59

5+ y ago48:59

48:59

Tony and I are back again, this time from steamy Orlando. Recorded in the Podcast Center at Microsoft Ignite 2019, this episode features special guests from Microsoft: Mark Kashman, grand poobah of SharePoint, and Ross Smith IV, mobility ninja. Listen in to hear about Project Cortex, Microsoft Endpoint Manager, and a few other goodies. Episode 17 f…

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Office 365 Exposed, Episode 16 53:17

5+ y ago53:17

53:17

It’s everyone’s favorite time of the year: Ignite Season! In this episode, Tony and I are joined by Anna Chu from Microsoft; she has some pretty interesting answers to the questions we asked her about Microsoft Ignite, including why there’s an increased focus on developers and what she thinks the biggest change from years past is. Along the way, we…

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Office 365 Exposed, Episode 15 51:04

6y ago51:04

51:04

Just a little palate cleanser this time before Microsoft Inspire gets started! Tony, Vasil, and I talk about Teams security, the Search-Mailbox cmdlet’s journey to Death Row, and whether or not emoji reactions in email are a tool of the devil. https://paulrobichaux.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/office-365-exposed-episode-15.mp3…

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Office 365 Exposed, Episode 14 1:05:46

6+ y ago1:05:46

1:05:46

It’s MVP Summit week, and you know what that means: another episode! This time, Tony and I were joined by Greg Taylor and Brent Alinger from Microsoft. We discussed a rash of topics, including the impending death end of support for Exchange 2010, new announcements from the Microsoft Teams team at Enterprise Connect, and a rather surprising fact abo…

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Office 365 Exposed, episode 13 1:04:25

6+ y ago1:04:25

1:04:25

Join me and co-hosts Tony Redmond and Vasil Michev as we talk about all manner of things, including the new Outlook web app, Microsoft’s checkered history with transport rules for security, various SharePoint topics, and the pungent cloud of FUD emanating from certain Office 365 ecosystem vendors. https://paulrobichaux.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/0…

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Office 365 Exposed, episode 12: 43:29

6+ y ago43:29

43:29

As per tradition, Tony Redmond and I got together at Microsoft Ignite 2018 in Orlando to record a new episode of “Office 365 Exposed” podcast. The Ignite organizers make studios available for this purpose, which is most appreciated. We were joined by special guest and noted humorist Greg Taylor, recently-appointed Microsoft Director of Marketing fo…

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Office 365 Exposed, episode 11: Spectre, Meltdown, and the O365 Admin 52:52

7+ y ago52:52

52:52

This episode was recorded at the Continental Hotel in Budapest, where Tony and I were joined by Office 365 MVPs Alan Byrne and Vasil Michev. We explore the wonders of the Spectre/Meltdown vulnerability and learn how it affects– or doesn’t affect– Exchange and Office 365 administrators– and we finally have a name for our “point/counterpoint” segment…

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Office 365 Exposed, Episode 10 57:17

7+ y ago57:17

57:17

Tony and I decided to do a special holiday edition of the podcast to celebrate a banner 2017. In 2018, we have some big things planned– but until then, enjoy this episode where you can learn what our favorite new Office 365 features were, hear Tony fulminate about the Teams PowerShell extension, and find out whether we actually believe that Teams w…

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Office 365 Exposed, episode 9 48:53

7+ y ago48:53

48:53

I just got back from Microsoft Ignite, where I stayed locked in a restaurant with customers for almost the entire time. Thankfully, I was able to escape long enough to sit down with Tony Redmond and Microsoft’s Christophe Fiessinger to talk about Office 365, Groups, Ignite, and a bunch of other stuff… in front of a live studio audience. That means …

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Office 365 Exposed, episode 08 59:30

8y ago59:30

59:30

Back by popular demand: Office 365 Exposed! In this episode, Tony and I recap the (excellent) Office 365 Engage conference, discuss some various change management “issues” (I use the term politely; “problems” would be more accurate) with Office 365, touch on the recent horrifying data breach in the reporting portal, and opine on what to expect at M…

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Office 365 Exposed, episode 7 43:55

8+ y ago43:55

43:55

In this episode, Tony and I welcome special guest and Office 365 MVP Alan Byrne, who comes off the top rope on Microsoft and their Office 365 reporting APIs. We discuss something Citibank has that you don’t, wonder where some promised Office 365 features have gone, and tell bad jokes. Actually, I don’t think there are any jokes in this episode at a…

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Office 365 Exposed episode 6, from Las Vegas 39:36

8+ y ago39:36

39:36

Fresh on the episode we did at Microsoft Ignite this year, Tony and I thought it would be fun to do another short episode while we’re both in Vegas for IT/DevConnections… so we did. Topics include a spiffy new profanity filter (for Office 365 Groups, not Tony and me), the triumphant debut of Focused Inbox on desktop Outlook, and a touching closing …

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Office 365 Exposed, episode 5 38:33

8+ y ago38:33

38:33

I hear you now: “Wait! You and Tony record new episodes quarterly! In California! Why are you posting a new episode already?” Because Microsoft Ignite, that’s why! We were able to steal away to the very nicely equipped Podcast Center at Ignite to talk about some of the big announcements, rumors, and news around Office 365. (Thanks to Julian for the…

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