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BIFocal - Clarifying Business Intelligence

John & Jason
Power BI
Microsoft Fabric
Semantic Models
DAX Query View
CERN
Onelake
Microsoft Ignite
Openai
Microsoft
Power Platform Conference
Azure Maps Visual
Women Who Code
Data Warehousing
AI Capabilities
Direct Lake
Data Activator
Tygraph
European Power Platform Conference
ESP Conference
Higgs Boson

Podcast by John White & Jason Himmelstein

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Latest Episodes

This is episode 311 recorded on November 25th, 2025, where John & Jason talk with Stephanie Bruno, Data Platform MVP & Data Witch, about the news coming out of Microsoft Ignite. For show notes please visit www.bifocal.show

This is episode 310 recorded on November 21st, 2025, where John & Jason talk about the Power BI & Fabric Feature Summaries from October 2025 in preparation for the big news releases from Ignite in November. For show notes please visit www.bifocal.sho... more

This is episode 309 recorded on September 22nd, 2025, where John & Jason talk about the Power BI September 2025 Feature Summary including Standalone Copilot to default-on, Enhanced DAX Time Intelligence in Preview, Editing semantic models in the Powe... more

This is episode 308 recorded on September 22nd, 2025, where John & Jason finish talking about the Microsoft Fabric September 2025 Feature Summary including the DataFlows Gen 2 Engine Overhaul and all that it entails, Connectivity updates, and Mirrori... more

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Recent Guests

Steph Bruno
Expert discussing Ignite announcements
Episode: Episode 310 - October 2025 Feature Summaries
Mike Carlo
Founder of PowerBI.tips
PowerBI.tips
Episode: Episode 303 - Interview with Mike Carlo from Power BI Tips
Josh Caplan
Principal Group Product Manager for OneLake and Microsoft Fabric
Microsoft
Episode: Episode 280 - Interview with Josh Caplan
Veronica Kroll
Data engineer at CERN
CERN
Episode: Episode 270 - Traveling updates & a visit to CERN
Heather Cook
Principal Program Manager at Microsoft for Power Platform
Microsoft
Episode: Episode 264 - Interview with Heather Cook

Hosts

John White
Co-host and expert in business intelligence with extensive experience in the industry, known for his engaging storytelling and technical expertise.
Jason Himmelstein
Co-host and business intelligence specialist with a focus on Microsoft technologies, known for his insightful discussions and hands-on experience.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Delivery & format needs polishing, but topic list is interesting.

    Your topics are relevant. But the delivery needs a lot of work. The podcast has a high noise/content ratio. Lots of silly asides and long introductions. For the 5 episodes i listened to, i found it best to skip the first 5 minutes and the last 3 minutes, because the hosts make lots of smalltalk and jokes. None of it is relevant to the listener. And during the conversation, there are a lot of silly asides that can be confusing for those of us who haven't met the hosts. That is distracting in... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Wantapreneur Willy
    United States8 years ago
  • New to this all

    I'm new to BI and this show has been a great way to learn the jargon of the profession and start to understand what I'm doing. I highly reccommend it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aliaschick559
    United States8 years ago
  • Engaging

    I really enjoy the content and focus on Microsoft PowerBi and how it’s being used by various groups. I like the attention to how the product is evolving from the desktop and mobile app, to on-prem server, to the service in the cloud. Very useful to get ideas in this space.

    Keep up the great work, gentlemen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carl Computers
    United States8 years ago
  • PowerBIFan

    I've listened to John and Jason at conferences around the globe and they have a great chemistry that makes listening to their podcasts fun. The content is great and I always learn so much. They inspired me to start learning Power BI myself! Thanks guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Percusn1
    United States8 years ago
  • Great listen

    This podcast is both very informative and enjoyable to listen. Finding myself noting the topics discussed to check out in more detail later

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    d_kemp
    United States8 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the relevant and engaging content, particularly about Microsoft Power BI and business intelligence technologies.
Feedback indicates a desire for improved structure and reduced small talk to streamline content delivery.
Many enjoy the chemistry between the hosts and find the episodes both informative and fun to listen to during commutes.

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What is BIFocal about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused primarily on the ever-evolving landscape of business intelligence, recent discussions center around Microsoft's Power BI and Microsoft Fabric, detailing the latest features and updates. Each episode typically includes analyses of new functionalities, such as enhancements in data flow, performance metrics, and AI integrations while also addressing community feedback on these changes. The hosts blend technical insights with personal anecdotes, fostering a friendly atmosphere that likely resonates with both novices and seasoned professionals in the field. This conversational style, combined with in-depth technical discussions, offers a balanced approach that caters to a diverse audience interested in data and business intelligence tech... more

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