{"podcast":{"title":"Scott & Mark Learn To...","slug":"scott-mark-learn-to-7043872","podcast_index_feed_id":7043872,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/66ff347463073ba71bb59705","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/scott-and-mark-learn-to","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/66ff347463073ba71bb59705/1729058264020-b3bb9f2f-7b5d-4177-80f4-e771d2151f6d.jpeg","author":"Microsoft","episode_count":45,"summary":"Join tech industry veterans Scott Hanselman and Mark Russinovich as they dive into the challenges and innovations of today’s fast-paced world. Whether you’re an experienced developer or simply curious about technology, each episode offers a fresh perspective on emerging trends, familiar topics, and insights that go beyond the strictly technical. From the latest in AI to effective ways to influence without authority, Scott and Mark set out to 'learn' something new in every episode, and they’re bringing you along for the ride. Join Scott and Mark for engaging discussions, expert advice, and a shared journey of learning and discovery. There's always something new to learn! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T06:20:05.601363+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scott-mark-learn-to-7043872"},"episode":{"title":"Scott & Mark Learn To... Get Ready for Ignite","slug":"scott-mark-learn-to-get-ready-for-ignite","published_at":"2026-01-07T16:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scott-mark-learn-to-7043872/scott-mark-learn-to-get-ready-for-ignite","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scott-mark-learn-to-7043872","url":"https://shows.acast.com/scott-and-mark-learn-to/episodes/scott-mark-learn-to-get-ready-for-ignite","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/66ff347463073ba71bb59705/e/695d90b8154465cd60277785/media.mp3","summary":"In this episode,  Scott Hanselman  and  Mark Russinovich  pull back the curtain on what really goes into a large-scale conference talk, using their recent Ignite session as a case study. They reflect on the balance between educational and soft talks, the importance of credibility and audience expectations, and why not every talk needs a rigid takeaway to be valuable. The conversation traces a playful but technically deep journey through computing history, from early machine code and Altair systems to modern Azure infrastructure, massive virtual machines, and experimental demos that intentionally blur the line between serious engineering and creative exploration. Along the way, they share behind-the-scenes lessons about live demos, pacing, risk, and why delight, curiosity, and a bit of silliness still matter in technical storytelling.      Takeaways:      Setting expectations early helps the audience judge a talk on the right terms  Credibility can come from perspective, not just authority  Risky demos work when the fundamentals are solid      Who are they?       View Scott Hanselman on LinkedIn    View Mark Russinovich on LinkedIn       Watch Scott and Mark Learn on  YouTube            Listen to other episodes at  scottandmarklearn.to              Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at  microsoft.com/podcasts   Produced by Microsoft & Hangar Studios Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"In this episode, Scott Hanselman and Mark Russinovich pull back the curtain on what really goes into a large-scale conference talk…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2440,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/scott-mark-learn-to-7043872/episodes/scott-mark-learn-to-get-ready-for-ignite/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scott-mark-learn-to-7043872/scott-mark-learn-to-get-ready-for-ignite.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}