RoguePlanetoid Podcast

Twenty years ago, Zune was launched in the United States, aspart of a hardware and software entertainment vision from Microsoft.

Description
Peter, host of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast, looks back on thestory of Zune which was Microsoft's ambitious entry into the portable media player market. Peter explores how the device sought to challenge the competition with distinctive hardware and innovative social. This episode reflects on a personal connection to the Zune, the creation of Zunepedia and why Microsoft's music player remains a memorable part of technology history.

Show

Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast
X - x.com/rogueplanetoid
YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid

Links

CESPage.com Zune - cespage.com/zune
Windows Central - Relive the history of Zune with thisunofficial digital coffee table book windowscentral.com/relive-history-zune-unofficial-digital-coffee-table-book
The Digital Lifestyle Show #820 – Zune Remembered - thedigitallifestyle.com/w/2021/09/the-digital-lifestyle-show-820-zune-remembered
All Over the Map: How – and why – did Microsoft ‘Name That Zune?’- mynorthwest.com/history/all-over-the-map-how-and-why-did-microsoft-name-the-zune/3189496
The Entire History of the Zune - youtube.com/watch?v=cj2seR-9NagRoguePlanetoid Podcast - Zunepedia - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast/episode-eight
Zunepedia – zunepedia.com
RoguePlanetoid Podcast – Windows Phone - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast/episode-forty-one

Credits

RoguePlanetoid Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.com
Hosted, Written, Produced and Edited by Peter Bull
Music based on Like a Tiger by Jo Wandrini
Production Company Name by Granny Robertson

Almost twenty-five years ago, Xbox was launched in theUnited States, ushering in a new era for gaming from Microsoft.

Description

Peter, host of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast looks back on theorigins of the original Xbox, with the push into console gaming back in 2001 and explores how the DirectX powered system, distinctive green-and-black dashboard and now iconic Duke controller defined a new era for Microsoft. This episode also highlights a personal journey with Xbox including his own website and why console gaming will always be synonymous with Xbox.

Show

Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast
X - x.com/rogueplanetoid
YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid

Links

Xbox – xbox.com
CESPage.com Xbox - cespage.com/xbox

Credits

RoguePlanetoid Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.com
Hosted, Written, Produced and Edited by Peter Bull
Music based on Like a Tiger by Jo Wandrini
Production Company Name by Granny Robertson

Sixteen years ago, Windows Phone was announced and released, a mobile platform from the past that helped shaped the present.

Description

Peter, host of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast reflects on the rise, impact and demise of Windows Phone, beginning with Microsoft’s shift from Windows Mobile to the launch of Windows Phone exploring the platform’s accessible developer experience and Silverlight-based development tools. This episode also highlights how Windows Phone opened opportunities from apps developed for the platform and how it left a lasting mark on the design approach of Microsoft.

Show

Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast
X - x.com/rogueplanetoid
YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid

Links

CESPage.com Silverlight - cespage.com/silverlight
ZuneCardr – zunecardr.com
GameCardr – gamecardr.com

Credits

RoguePlanetoid Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.com
Hosted, Written, Produced and Edited by Peter Bull
Music based on Like a Tiger by Jo Wandrini
Production Company Name by Granny Robertson

Microsoft Build 2026 covered building a frontier intelligence ecosystem and delivering value from frontier developers intoapplications with AI.
DescriptionPeter, host of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast talks about how Microsoft Build 2026 brought developers together to explore the latest innovations from Microsoft across AI, Windows, .NET, cloud, developer tools and more. Peter discusses keynote announcements and highlighted sessions along with how these innovations can help developers build the next generation of applications and experiences.

Show

Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast
X - x.com/rogueplanetoid
YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid

Links

Microsoft Build - build.microsoft.com
RoguePlanetoid Article – Microsoft Build 2026 Keynote - rogueplanetoid.com/articles/microsoft-build-2026-keynote
RoguePlanetoid Article – Microsoft Build 2026 Sessions - rogueplanetoid.com/articles/microsoft-build-2026-sessions

Credits

RoguePlanetoid Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.com
Hosted, Written, Produced and Edited by Peter Bull
Music based on Like a Tiger by Jo Wandrini
Production Company Name by Granny Robertson

.NET Framework ushered in new era for web developers with ASP .NET later joined by the browser-based subset of Silverlight.

Description

Peter, host of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast explores how .NET Framework reshaped the web, with ASP .NET opening the door to a new generation of dynamic, data‑driven sites and how it transformed his own early web experiments, later expanded by the promise of Silverlight’s browser‑based capabilities. This episode looks back at the technologies that defined an era of web development and how those foundations still influence building for the web today.

Show

Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast
X - x.com/rogueplanetoid
YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid

Links

RoguePlanetoid Podcast - .NET Framework for Desktop - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast/episode-thirty-eight
CESPage.com Silverlight - cespage.com/silverlight

Credits

RoguePlanetoid Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.com
Hosted, Written, Produced and Edited by Peter Bull
Music based on Like a Tiger by Jo Wandrini
Production Company Name by Granny Robertson