In this special live episode recorded amidst the rain-soaked streets of Malmö duringPSConfEU 2025, host Andrew Pla brings us a vibrant, multi-guest edition of the PowerShell Podcast. From impromptu bar chats to in-depth discussions on PowerShell modules, CI/CD pipelines, career growth, and community culture, this episode captures the heart of the PowerShell community in full force.
Hear from speakers, first-time attendees, longtime community contributors, and PowerShell legends as they share their stories, projects, career journeys, favorite sessions, and the human side of tech. Guests:* Harm Veenstra (PowerShellIsFun, MVP and Legend) * Constantin Hager (PS Framework user & Inn-Salzach PowerShell Group organizer) * Thomas Hadin (Swedish consultant, Discord regular) * James Ruskin (Chocolatey engineer, bigtime PowerSheller, kind and smart) * Emanuel Palm (Microsoft MVP and PSConfEU speaker) * Suresh "SK" Krishnan (IAM pro & PowerShell podcast superfan)

Topics Covered:* Favorite PSConfEU 2025 sessions and key takeaways * GitHub Actions & GitHub Apps deep dive * Lightning talks & community demo formats * User group organizing and mentoring new speakers * Tools: PS Framework, Spectre.Console, AI Shell, ModuleBuilder * PowerShell remoting, PSDefaultParameterValues, and CI pipelines * Career development insights, perspective shifts, and personal growth * Building friendships and networks in the PowerShell community

Highlights:* “There’s no magic” – a recurring theme reminding listeners to understand what they’re running. * Reflections on how empathy and perspective can transform your IT career. * A shoutout to the PowerShell Discord community and lesser-known contributors like weq and Chris Dent. * Real stories of overcoming stage fright, pushing past visa issues, and finding belonging through tech.

Links:* https://discord.gg/pdq * https://psconf.eu * https://andrewpla.tech/links * Watch PowerShell Wednesday: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mL90yFExsix-L0havb8SbZXoYRPol0B * PSConfEU 2025 sessions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CJWhWdbTGU&list=PLDCEho7foSoo6tc8iNDSrxp27dG_gtm6g * The PowerShell Podcast Hub: https://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast * The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RoVlp5XmXBc