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Tune in every other Tuesday to hear all the latest Microsoft 365 news and updates!

Your MVP hosts Steve Goodman and Paul Robichaux, along with Quest’s Rich Dean, deliberate the top tech in true Practical spirit gained from their on-the-ground experience within different areas of Microsoft 365.

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Farewell Last Exchange Server, Copilot Memory Rolls Out, and Agentic AI Improvements – Practical 365 Podcast S04E44

In this episode of the Practical 365 Podcast, Steve Goodman and Paul Robichaux discuss major Exchange updates – including the fallout from a recent AWS outage, Microsoft’s new tools to finally remove your last on-premises Exchange server, the final patches for Exchange 2016/2019, Copilot’s upcoming memory & personalization upgrade, and more!

November 3, 2025

Copilot Studio Updates, Licensing Changes, and Local AI Testing with Jan – Practical 365 Podcast S04E43

In this episode of the Practical 365 Podcast, Steve Goodman and Paul Robichaux discuss the newest features and changes in Microsoft 365 Copilot Studio, examine an open-source solution, Jan, which enables running large language models locally for privacy-friendly AI, and reflect on Microsoft’s recent change in its remote work policy.

September 25, 2025

Analyzing Copilot’s Zero-Day, M365 Local & Copilot Agents: Practical 365 Podcast S4 E41

In this Episode of the Practical 365 podcast, Steve and Paul deep dive into the Microsoft 365 Copilot exploit, "Echo Leak," discussing its implications for AI safeguards and the future of agentic AI. The conversation then shifts to a recent global outage affecting Google and Cloudflare, highlighting the challenges of maintaining hyperscale services. We also examine Microsoft's new initiative to offer containerized M365 instances in Europe, addressing concerns over data sovereignty. Finally, they discuss the latest advancements in Copilot agents, emphasizing the importance of understanding AI reasoning.

July 14, 2025

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

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 Zero Trust security.

April 23, 2025

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

In this episode, Paul and I discuss the latest Exchange Server updates, question the hype around AI agents, and welcome cybersecurity expert Paula Januszkiewicz who shares eye-opening stories about security breaches, social engineering tactics, and practical advice for organizations of all sizes. Paula reveals how AI is transforming both sides of the cybersecurity battlefield and why even the most basic security measures can make a significant difference.

March 5, 2025

Free Copilot Chat Lands For All, Exchange Audit Logging Changes & The New Outlook Arrives: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E34

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 CoreAI division, and what all these changes mean for IT pros as we start 2025.

January 23, 2025