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The Sams ReportDoom and LayoffsDoom and Layoffs by Brad Sams 2025-05-1618 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1788: Bugs N BingOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Bugs, Bing, and Brad.2025-05-1507 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1786: Break and FixOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad breaks it, Brad fixes it, Paul searches it.2025-05-1311 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1782: New SurfaceOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Paul is back from NY, Surface is hot off the press, and Brad goes USB-C.2025-05-0716 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1766: It's RoundOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Paul installs a table, Brad looks at a round icon, and we talk about screen savers.2025-04-1012 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1758: Vitamin AIOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Paul is outside, Brad tries to segway, and we look at Recall.2025-03-3107 min

The Sams ReportNew "Features" for Xbox and WindowsNew "Features" for Xbox and Windows by Brad Sams 2025-03-2824 min

The Sams ReportThe Xbox Handheld Makes SenseThe Xbox Handheld Makes Sense by Brad Sams 2025-03-1319 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1753: Apple Announces ThingsOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Apple announces new hardware, Paul tries Cursor, and Brad browses the web.2025-03-0613 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1751: Unplug and MoveOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad moves a monitor, Paul tries a phone number, and we hope it all works.2025-03-0310 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1750: Skype Gets Zune'dOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Skype gets Zune'd, a cable gets Windows Phone'd, and Brad finally makes the purchase.2025-02-2817 min

The Sams ReportQuestions of FableQuestions of Fable by Brad Sams 2025-02-2721 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1748: Camera ShyOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Paul adjusts a camera, Brad ponders a download speed, and it's another top-notch podcast.2025-02-2107 min

The Sams ReportA Muse for MajoranaA Muse for Majorana by Brad Sams 2025-02-2021 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1744: What's the AppOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad sets up an app live, Paul enters his password, and we talk about an update.2025-02-1409 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1742: They WonOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad gives up, Microsoft gives up, and Paul tolerates the above.2025-02-1215 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1739: A Monkey on the BradOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad keeps the background, iPhone has a new SE, and we use ChatGPT for high-value purposes. 2025-02-0710 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1731: Deep Seek FishingOn this episode of First Ring Daily, DeepSeek changes the game, Microsoft could have no moat, and Brad updates the transitions.2025-01-2814 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1730: Directly AfterOn this edition of the Sams report, Xbox goes direct while Microsoft shuffles the leadership board.2025-01-2414 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1727: Getting WarmerOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Paul is in the warmth, Brad is in the cold, and tech is a side conversation. 2025-01-2108 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1722: SonosyOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Sonos has a new CEO, Paul installs Windows and Brad jumps.2025-01-1309 min

The Sams ReportThis CES Matters for Windows...and XboxThis CES Matters for Windows...and Xbox by Brad Sams 2025-01-0823 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1718: It Has RisenOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad fixes a wobble, snow piles up, and Copilot is coming to your TV.2025-01-0614 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1716: Twenty-FiveOn this episode of First Ring Daily, we start 2025 with a usual podcast, Brad has a solution for a desk, and CES is here.2025-01-0210 min

The Sams ReportWhat I Used, 2024What I Used, 2024 by Brad Sams 2024-12-2723 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1714: A December PodcastOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad tries to do a sensible thing, Paul tries to talk him out of it, and a few other late December ideas.2024-12-1911 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1704: Big Changes for IntelOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Intel "retires" the CEO, Brad retires Adobe, and Paul retires his video halfway through the podcast.2024-12-0216 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1702: RecallingOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad recalls the ISO, Paul uses Recall, and we try the Champ.2024-11-2516 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1696: Organic Free-Range ISOOn this episode of First Ring Daily, ARM has a new ISO, Brad has an idea, and Paul does it for humanity.2024-11-1410 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1693: Birds of the WeatherOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Outlook fly's south, Brad stays up late, and Paul looks at a logo.2024-11-0812 min

The Sams ReportA Surprise for Outlook, Xbox, and PlayStationA Surprise for Outlook, Xbox, and PlayStation by Brad Sams 2024-11-0721 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1687: Second ChanceOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Paul goes around the sun, Brad fixes the audio, and we cover the highlights.2024-10-2912 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1672: That Point in the CycleOn this episode of First Ring Daily, less about football, more about court cases, and a fact that Brad can't remember. 2024-09-3008 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1646: All the PixelsOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Google announces the hardware, Paul buys the hardware, and Brad is not surprised.2024-08-1412 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1638: Learned Something NewOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad learns iPad OS, Paul is blurry, and stick around as we go to Walmart.2024-08-0114 min

The Sams ReportIt's the NumbersIt's the Numbers by Brad Sams 2024-08-0121 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1632: Golden SlideOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Amazon has a hardware hole, Brad needs a slide, and iPads are annoying.2024-07-2312 min

The Sams ReportThe End of the NearThe End of the Near by Brad Sams 2024-06-2819 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1605: Back to the 12On this episode of First Ring Daily, Windows 12 is a memory, technology is wonderful, and Mt. Rushmore is discussed.2024-05-2410 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1605: The Best Thing AnnouncedOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Build is coming to a close, more hardware has been added to the agenda, and Sonos joins the party.2024-05-2316 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1604: Surface/Windows/AI Event AftermathOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Surface had its event, Windows had its event and AI had its event.2024-05-2123 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1602: On the FloorOn this brief episode of First Ring Daily, Paul is on the ground floor of the Windows and Surface event but connection isnt great, so enjoy the photo.2024-05-2002 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1601: Edit the AppOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Paul hangs up, consoles could be an app, and Dell has a leak.2024-05-1611 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1601: I/O AftermathOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Google has its event, AI is a topic, and the podcast remains factual.2024-05-1517 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1600: If an App Falls in the WoodsOn this episode of First Ring Daily, OpenAI ships an app, Google I/O is today, and maybe crime was a better option.2024-05-1411 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1599: A Busy Week, TodayOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Google has a big event, Microsoft does next week, and OpenAI does today.2024-05-1309 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1598: Outlook, Apple, and the DoDoOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Xbox does an interview, Apple has iPads, and the Dodo pushes all the right buttons.2024-05-1025 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1597: Xbox's Big ProblemOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Xbox shuffles the deck, Apple announces an iPad, and we blame the updates.2024-05-0918 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1596: A First for ThemOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Apple has a first, Google has a first, and everyone could benefit.2024-05-0311 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1595: A Sticker of TimeOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Activision needs to detail, ARM has an uphill agenda, and a sticker will save Intel.2024-05-0218 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1594: It's a Numbers GameOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Minecraft shows up, Call of Duty has the numbers, and Amazon has bigger numbers.2024-05-0115 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1593: Level SidewaysOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad changes the levels, Paul scoots back, and we miss Ray.2024-05-0108 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1592: Collecting the FollowsOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Edge has a feature that may not work, Apple has earnings but no iPads, and the rest is history.2024-04-2910 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1591: Big NumbersOn this episode of First Ring Daily, the numbers from the NFL, the numbers from Microsoft, and the other numbers too.2024-04-2618 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1590: In the Arms of an AdOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Paul want's the option, Brad has a song, and Microsoft drops earnings today.2024-04-2514 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1589: iPadyOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Apple announces an iPad event, Sonos will join the day, and looking at Spotify.2024-04-2413 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1588: Surprised HitsOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Apple has iPhone sales, Microsoft has an LLM, and keeping up with all of it is hard.2024-04-2314 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1587: Unusual StatusOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Microsoft has earnings, Qualcomm has chips, and we have a podcast.2024-04-2209 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1586: "Tech" PodcastOn this episode of First Ring Daily, we ponder out loud, Netflix changes the numbers to look like Microsoft, and we slide into the weekend.2024-04-1913 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1585: ExtensionedOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Edge removed an extension, alt+tab is the hook, and it is a slow Thursday.2024-04-1809 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1584: Did Copilot Do That?On this episode of First Ring Daily, Copilot accidentally shows up, we have a billion-dollar idea, and would you trust it to make changes for you.2024-04-1711 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1583: The PlumbingOn this episode of First Ring Daily, we triage the plumbing, Office ends in 2025, and don't make us do it live again tomorrow.2024-04-1607 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1582: Tumble BeesOn this episode of First Ring Daily, a bee in the ground, something from behind, and a screen in front. 2024-04-1508 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1581: Gray MaxOn this episode of First Ring Daily, thinking about old modems, constant connectivity, and grey servers.2024-04-1219 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1580: What Would it CostOn this episode of First Ring Daily, more ads in the Start menu, AI gets a wearable, and what would you pay?2024-04-1116 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1579: Intel Does AIOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Intel talks about new AI, ARM continues to be the hope, and does the NPU really matter.2024-04-1016 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1578: Casual EclipseOn this episode of First Ring Daily, the eclipse was worth it, a headline reminds us of the past, and Google announces a bunch of new things.2024-04-0910 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1577: Eye See the MoonOn this episode of First Ring Daily, we are not eye doctors, the moon is coming, and maybe we will be back tomorrow.2024-04-0810 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1576: Unbalanced ArmOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Paul tries the future of ARM, Brad has a lower output on his mic for some reason that will be fixed, and the eclipse is coming.2024-04-0516 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1575: On LocationOn this quick episode of First Ring Daily, Paul is in a tower, a perfect build number, and mysterious events. 2024-04-0405 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1574: Sky WaterOn this episode of First Ring Daily, the sky opens up, a vulnerability is found, and related stories.2024-04-0317 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1573: Clip of OneOn this episode of First Ring Daily, clipping across devices, stores in Patreon, and the rains from above.2024-04-0212 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1572: A Noble ReadOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Windows has a new leader, books are the future, and catching up on things.2024-04-0118 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1571: Stoic SurfaceOn this episode of First Ring Daily, digging into the future of work, the future of Apple, and the future of next week.2024-03-2223 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1570: Big EventsOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Microsoft has an event, Apple may have an event, and Brad had an event.2024-03-2118 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1569: Quiet ThunderOn this episode of First Ring Daily, dog hears the light, Copilot is hard to track, and Google has an event.2024-03-1713 min

First Ring DailyFirst Ring Daily 1568: Careful InstallsOn this episode of First Ring Daily, a new (new) Teams app, careful installing some apps, and the feed will be fixed soon.2024-03-1712 min

Flipped Lifestyle™ PodcastChoose Financial Independence (w/Brad Barrett)!Brad Barrett is one of our original community members – he was actually the first person we ever helped on the podcast way back on Episode 23! He has come a long way. On today’s show we about how Brad was able to quit his full-time job thanks to his online business, how a random message from a stranger led to Brad starting the ChooseFI Podcast (which has now been downloaded more than 1.4 million times every single month)! We can help you start, build, and grow an income from home even if you've never made a dime...2023-11-1443 min

The Sams ReportMicrosoft is Going to Ruin Windows 10Microsoft is Going to Ruin Windows 10 by Brad Sams 2023-11-1018 min

The Sams ReportThe Sams Report: Xbox Fixes a FlawOn this edition of the Sams Report, Starfield is here, AI will be coming this month, and Xbox gets closer to OneDrive.2023-09-0119 min

The Sams ReportThe Sams Report: Sony Strikes BackOn this edition of the Sams Report, Sony strikes back at Xbox, a new controller made of old material, and we all move to Loop.2023-04-0715 min

The Sams ReportThe Sams Report: Microsoft's DownfailOn this edition of the Sams Report, Microsoft goes all on AI, Microsoft doesn't provide documents to the FTC, and Microsoft's risks that could lead to its downfail.2023-03-1725 min

The Sams ReportThe Brad StackHere is everything I used in 2022 and what I changed from 2021.2022-12-3127 min

Iron Lords PodcastBrad Sams Stardock VP | Embracer Acquisitions | Death Stranding Game Pass | PlayStation PC Launcher - ILP# 269https://lordsofgaming.net/Use Code "IRONLORD" to save 10% off at (https://advanced.gg/?ref=LORDCOGNITO)ILP ROYAL SWAG: https://teespring.com/stores/ironlordspodcast ILP PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/IronLordsPodcastCheck out the "Lords of Gaming Network" Discord server! : https://discord.gg/Z7FZqzgThe Lords are on Spotify, Google Play, Itunes & Soundcloud! Check out the links below! LOGNET is always looking for content writers so please reach out through:https://lordsofgaming.net/contact-us/ if you are interested!For 2022, The Lords return on Jan...2022-08-213h 33

The Sams ReportWindows Forward, Xbox IdleOn this episode of the Sams Report, Windows is moving forward, Xbox sits idle, and Brad details more about his move.2021-09-0316 min

The Sams ReportConsistent MomentumOn this edition of the Sams Report, Big changes ahead of Windows, Visual Studio 2022 is coming soon, and Xbox keeps the momentum going. Check out IT Pro TV: https://go.itpro.tv/sams And Devolutions: https://devolutions.net/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=bwwwebinar&utm_campaign=BWW 2021-04-2323 min

The Sams ReportOutriders of OneDriveOn this episode of the Sams Report, OneDrive goes 64bit, Teams has new links, and Game Pass continues to prove its worth to developers. Make sure to check out Devolutions: https://devolutions.net/?utm_source=s... Make Sure to check out IT Pro TV - https://go.itpro.tv/sams for a free offer for Sams Report listeners!2021-04-0923 min

The Sams ReportThe Microsoft 365 FridgeOn this episode of the Sams Report, Microsoft 365 has a DNS hiccup, Teams adds a new feature, and maybe we will get the Xbox mini-fridge. Check out https://go.itpro.tv/sams for a 30% coupon for SR listeners and https://devolutions.net/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=bwwwebinar&utm_campaign=BWW Big shoutout to them for sponsoring this episode!2021-04-0226 min

Flipped Lifestyle™ PodcastFL345 - We Talk To Brad Barrett of The ChooseFI Podcast About His Wildly Successful Online Business!Brad Barrett is one of our original community members - he was actually the first person we ever helped on the podcast way back on Episode 23! He has come a long way. On today’s show Shane and Brad talk about how Brad was able to quit his full-time job thanks to his online business, how a random message from a stranger led to Brad starting the ChooseFI Podcast (which has now been downloaded more than 1.4 million times every single month), and how he is bouncing back from the economic challenges brought on by the COVID pandemic.2020-07-211h 11

The Sams ReportxStreaming the JEDIxStreaming the JEDI by Brad Sams 2019-11-0111 min

The Sams ReportBig Changes for Xbox, Windows, and BradOn this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox has a big change, Windows is looking for a new leader, and Brad has to move everything around.2019-10-1234 min

FrontmatterBrad Sams, Author of Beneath A Surface: The Story of How Microsoft Overcame a $900 Million Write-Down to Become the Hero of the PC IndustryBrad Sams is the author of the Leanpub book Beneath A Surface: The Story of How Microsoft Overcame a $900 Million Write-Down to Become the Hero of the PC Industry. In this interview, Leanpub co-founder Len Epp talks with Brad about his background, his work for the Blue Whale Web Media Group, being a tech journalist, the tricky business of handling leaks and anonymous sources, his book, and the fascinating product and brand story of the Microsoft Surface, and at the end, they talk a little bit about his experience as a self-published book author. This interview was recorded on December 11, 2018. ...2018-12-201h 13

The Sams ReportThe Shuffling XboxOn this episode of the Sams Report, Microsoft looks more into Xbox expansion, Microsoft continues to move the deck chairs around, and Brad has made a mistake.2018-04-2020 min

The Sams ReportArming the Future and Brad Screws UpNew machine didnt record this locally...which means this is the audio from the live stream that I wasnt able to clean up :(2017-10-2737 min

What The Tech Podcast SDWhat The Tech Ep. 364 – Brad Sams on Spring and Fall Creators Update/* custom css */ .tdi_2_a02{ min-height: 0; }.tdi_2_a02, .tdi_2_a02 .tdc-columns{ display: block; }.tdi_2_a02 .tdc-columns{ width: 100%; } /* custom css */ .tdi_4_19f{ vertical-align: baseline; }.tdi_4_19f .wpb_wrapper, .tdi_4_19f .wpb_wrapper .tdc-elements{ display: block; }.tdi_4_19f .wpb_wrapper .tdc-elements{ width: 100%; }.tdi_4_19f .wpb_wrapper{ height: auto; } Andrew Zarian and Brad Sams discuss the roll out of the Spring creators update and the upcoming Fall update. How does Microsoft determine what PCs to roll out the updates to first? Brad also touches on the future of Windows on ARM and just what the heck is Microsoft doing with Skype on the desktop. ...2017-08-0400 min

What The Tech PodcastWhat The Tech Ep. 364 – Brad Sams on Spring and Fall Creators UpdateAndrew Zarian and Brad Sams discuss the roll out of the Spring creators update and the upcoming Fall update. How does Microsoft determine what PCs to roll out the updates to first? Brad also touches on the future of Windows on ARM and just what the heck is Microsoft doing with Skype on the desktop.2017-08-0457 min

What The Tech Podcast SDWhat The Tech Ep. 364 – Brad Sams on Spring and Fall Creators Update/* custom css */ .tdi_2_ccc{ min-height: 0; }.tdi_2_ccc, .tdi_2_ccc .tdc-columns{ display: block; }.tdi_2_ccc .tdc-columns{ width: 100%; } /* custom css */ .tdi_4_f65{ vertical-align: baseline; }.tdi_4_f65 .wpb_wrapper, .tdi_4_f65 .wpb_wrapper .tdc-elements{ display: block; }.tdi_4_f65 .wpb_wrapper .tdc-elements{ width: 100%; }.tdi_4_f65 .wpb_wrapper{ width: auto; height: auto; } Andrew Zarian and Brad Sams discuss the roll out of the Spring creators update and the upcoming Fall update. How does Microsoft determine what PCs to roll out the updates to first? Brad also touches on the future of Windows on ARM and just what the heck is Microsoft doing with Skype on...2017-08-0457 min

The Sams ReportThe MisfireOn this episode, Brad doesn't make it to Africa, Creators update is nearly feature complete, and some movements in the cloud. Twitter: @bdsams | IG: bdsams | Xbox: bdsams 2017-02-0325 min

The Sams ReportThe Sams Report EP 16 - Upgrades, Band And Arrowhttps://www.thurrott.com/podcasts/7410/the-sams-report-ep-16-getting-feisty-with-windows-10 2015-10-3024 min

MS Mobile Show - A Microsoft Enthusiast Podcast22 - Brad Sams of NeoWinBrad Sams of NeoWin.net joins the MS Mobile Show to talk about the recent launch of Windows 10 along with why he chose to cover Microsoft & also how his "Redmond Report" came to be. Make sure to send us feedback & questions so that we can read & answer them on the air. Who does not love a shoutout? Simply email us at contact@msmobileshow.com. Hosts Vernon EL Smith & David V. Kimball Guest Brad Sams is known for covering Microsoft for nearly 10 years, currently his work...2015-08-051h 07