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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tara Voelker joins us to chat about gaming for everyone, the Game Accessibility Conference, the evolution of Mixer, and the future of streaming. Then Gabi Michell takes us through how her team developed the Xbox Adaptive Controller and Microsoft’s commitment to accessibility.

Take a fascinating dive into Microsoft’s approach to quantum computing. Then, get an inside look at recent improvements to the Windows Update experience. Machine learning and increased transparency are helping the Windows team track user feedback and deliver our best update experience ever.

David Westin joins Jason to chat about big picture security, including red team versus blue team operations, the importance of securing public infrastructure, and the future of AI. Then Jessica Payne takes us through what Microsoft’s doing to protect your security, and what you can do to protect yourself.

The Windows Hello team chats about security features that make passwords obsolete and authentication safer and easier than ever. Then Jason meets up with Dona Sarkar for an inside look into the Windows Insider Program’s impact on Windows 10 and exciting new possibilities for the future.

How can new grads and seasoned pros be prepared for the jobs of tomorrow? How does Microsoft hire the brightest minds to work on leading edge tech? We ponder these questions and more with Microsoft’s Quantum Computing team and a Microsoft engineer who turned his internship into a full-time job offer.

What’s next for the future of gaming? To find out, we sat down with special guests from Microsoft’s live streaming video platform, Mixer, and the developer behind Sea of Thieves. Listen now to learn about the biggest gaming trends that are creating innovations in gameplay and game design.

We chat with Microsoft engineers about three exciting new features from the Windows April 2018 Update: Timeline, Eye Control, and Fluent Design. Then, Dona Sarkar and Jason have a candid discussion about what it's really like to evolve an operating system used by more than a billion users worldwide.

Get the scoop on everyone’s favorite buzzword, “machine learning.” What exactly is ML and how will it transform everyday life and business? We chat with Microsoft engineers about ML and the significance of Windows ML, a new AI platform for developers available through the upcoming Windows 10 update.

We share expert tips on effective lifelong learning—the key to growing your superpowers, whether you’re interested in taking the next step in your career or feeding your side hustle. How do pros decide what new skills to learn and how to make the time to do so? That and more in this episode!

What does the world stand to lose without equal access to technology and the internet? We discuss the Microsoft Airband Initiative and why the future of jobs and education make closing the digital divide more important than ever. Our guests this episode are Microsoft’s Dona Sarkar and Leonardo Ortiz, and Windows Insider MVP Andre DaCosta from Jamaica.

How is Mixed Reality (MR) changing the way we experience the world? We explore this question with three MR creators (Mia Tramz, Managing Editor at LIFE VR, Zach Clark, a veteran of the Iraq War, and Spencer Reynolds at Microsoft’s Mixed Reality Capture Studios) who blend physical and digital worlds to entertain and assist people in healthcare settings.

Over the next two episodes, the Windows Insider podcast explores all things mixed reality. In part 1, we chat with the Hololens team about design elements in Windows Mixed Reality and how developers can get started creating immersive experiences. We also hear how virtual reality enhances social life and creates community with people from all over the world. Find out more about Windows Mixed Reality here: https://aka.ms/MoreInfo_WindowsMixedReality

In honor of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Windows Insider Podcast team explores advancements in inclusive technology. Hear Microsoft’s Chief Accessibility Officer, Jenny Lay-Flurrie, talk about her goals for accessibility, and how feedback helps shape the development of new tech.

According to a 2016 study, only 26% of the tech industry’s workforce is women. We explore the impact of having so few women in tech careers and what we can do to empower women in the field. Featuring guest hosts Colleen O’Brien and Sonia Dara from the podcast “Women in Business & Technology”. To learn more about the “Women in Business & Technology” podcast, visit: https://aka.ms/Womenbizandtech

The Windows Insider Program gives IT Pros credibility and the chance to deliver better products to their customers. On top of that, companies and organizations have a huge impact on the development of Windows. In this episode, we ask Michael Niehaus, Director of Product Marketing at Windows, what businesses can gain from deploying preview builds at work. We also hear from an IT Pro whose close relationship with the Windows Insider team makes him better at his job.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to intern at Microsoft? This month we look at the intern experience from two perspectives. First, we sit down with Lauren Rosenberg, a Windows Insider who’s interning with the Cloud and Enterprise team. Lauren was in the Fast Ring before starting university, and the program helped propel her interest in working for Microsoft. We also hear what goes on behind-the-scenes at Windows Insider Engineering from the team’s own intern, Marissa Zhang.

In this episode of the Windows Insider podcast, we dive into themes of community and engagement. Listen as Dona Sarkar responds directly to questions from the Insider community on Twitter, along with giving us an exclusive first look at what’s next for the program (hint: it’s about building connections). Two long-time Insiders drive the second half of the episode when they interview Windows Insider MVP, Joel Rushworth, about engaging with friends and colleagues through the Windows Insider...

This month on the Windows Insider Podcast, hear Kiki Wolfkill, the Studio Head for Transmedia at 343 Industries, and Dona Sarkar dissect how experiential gaming builds empathy, and learn life lessons from a third grader about how gamifying coding builds not only robots but friendships and newfound skills within immigrant communities.

On this week’s show, the Windows Education Marketing team describes what it takes to make technology more accessible for schools and more useful for today’s student – get an insider’s perspective into an event that launched a philosophy, not just a product. Keep listening to hear how Kayas Cultural College built a digital classroom using a fully Microsoft solution for distance learning in remote areas. From K-12 to adult education, join us for an episode In the Classroom.