About this podcast
Podcast by Brad Sams
Episodes
The newest 50 of 500 episodes
- Xbox Doesn't Phone It In · 24 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox celebrates turning 25 in a big way, Outlook doesn't get your email, but no Elite, yet.
- The Elite Numbers · 35 minChapters: Intro: 00:00-00:52 Tech News: 00:52-5:35 Gaming News: 5:35-9:23 Questions: 9:23-34:18 Outro: 34:18-34:38
- A Wild Week for Xbox · 36 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox has leaks, Copilot joins the VW, and COD drops early. Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:44 Tech News: 00:44-3:11 Gaming News: 3:11-10:35…
- 2026-10-16 10-33-49 · 34 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, Surface Ultra reviews land, Xbox has a new labs, and a tiny controller is a big deal. Chapters: Intro: 00:00-1:08 Tech News: 1:08-7:28 Gaming…
- When the Surface Meets the Elite · 27 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox has the XP, Surface gets the Ultra, and Elite is right around the corner. Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:35 Tech News 00:35-8:41 Gaming…
- A Surface of Gears · 26 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, Windows 11 has a new release, Xbox does too, and I am building a game...live.
- Xbox Is Changing Forever · 28 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, what Xbox's new changes really mean, why I was in SF, and Microsoft ends Copilot Plus branding. Checkout Snipboard!…
- The Events have Surface'd · 17 minOn this edition of the Sams report, Microsoft is back with Surface hardware, Xbox has crazy Game Pass rumors, and Gears hits gold.
- Don't Mind If I Physint · 29 minOn this episode of the Sams Report, It's a duo of Windows updates, a swiper of Xbox titles, and a long-winded talk about hiring.
- Why Game Pass Cut Cloud Gaming · 19 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, Microsoft changes how they reporting earnings, Xbox cuts features from Game Pass, and a little bit score. Check out Clairvoyance…
- The Family of Devices · 25 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox gives an entitlement, a family of Helix devices, and mostly the questions are the focus this week.
- The Suspicious Pillow · 14 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, GTA has it's day, Ikea has a suspicious pillow, and Windows is getting better views of the NPU. Check out AltTabby (we just launched it)…
- The LCD of Change for Xbox · 19 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox has a small LCD, Copilot changes the logo, and when will Xbox stop charging for online gaming. Checkout AltTabby…
- Disc to Announcement · 19 minOn this edition of the Sams, Edge gives up the advantage, Xbox plans for the disc, and Halo was completed.
- This One Chart Explains Xbox · 17 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, Microsoft releases earnings, Xbox has a new path, and the numbers don't lie.
- More Games for the Pass · 19 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox announces two new Game Pass tiers, Windows ends the whiteboard, and more changes in different orgs.
- It Took Xbox 6 Years · 23 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox ships a feature after six years, Windows makes a puzzling change to Start, and their is compulsion in the chat. Chapters: Intro…
- The Physical Goods · 19 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, Microsoft cuts turn real, Xbox is making hard changes, and the physical aspect of gaming is going away.
- The Dark Days · 20 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, Windows gives back to 10, Xbox is cutting deep, and console prices are now comical.
- Explaining Xbox (and Surface) · 27 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, explaining what actually happened with Xbox, why Surface is a hard buy, and looking ahead for all the changes that we know are coming. The…
- Xbox’s Reckoning Has Arrived · 20 minXbox is at a turning point and it's now or never for the brand. After a wild week of announcements, exec interviews, and statements made to the public - putting it all together…
- The Windows Exclusives · 20 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, Windows has Build, Xbox might get Exclusives back, and RTX is the new hero. Check out Clairvoyance! - https://www.clairvoyanceai.com/ I work…
- How Will Xbox Navigate It · 23 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox will have a price problem, Windows has a new chip, and Game Pass had to change course. Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:50 Tech News…
- Hardware Hopes · 25 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, Surface has new hardware, Xbox makes hardware changes, and the most questions, ever. Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:51 Tech News: 00:51-4:32…
- Google makes Xbox, Box · 19 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, Google forces the hand of Windows, Xbox has multiple hardware leaks, and Forza Horizon 6 is doing well. Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:40 Tech…
- Microsoft's Tops Earnings for What You Don't Care About · 27 minMicrosoft's Tops Earnings for What You Don't Care About by Brad Sams
- The Xbox Manifesto · 20 minOn this edition of the podcast, Xbox has a manifesto that describes the future of the brand and we dig in deep to point out the oddities and misconceptions about the past. Check…
- Overflowing Xbox Rumors · 27 minOn this edition of the Sams report, Surface hardware on the horizon, Xbox Game Pass overhaul, and a donkey on a rock...seriously. Check out Connection Explorer!…
- The Missed Oppo · 21 minOn this episode of the Sams Report, Xbox listens to feedback, Windows listens to feedback, but the opportunity was missed. Checkout Clairvoyance - https://clairvoyanceai.com…
- Outlook from Fanfest · 25 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, Outlook has a PR, Xbox is trending up, and we finish it out at the end of the day. Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:56 Tech News: 00:56-5:47 Gaming…
- 2026-03-13 15-48-19 · 27 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, a closer look at everything Helix and so many questions this week, that they spill off the screen. Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:50 Helix News…
- Sony Targets the Helix · 30 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, the real reason for Sony's move, Xbox Helix has entered the chat, and more browser for your pilot. Check out Clairvoyance…
- The Xbox Business Model · 25 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox has a challenge, Windows forces more Bing, and the questions get it right. Check out Clairvoyanceai.com Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:34…
- What To Do, with The NPU · 24 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, Copilot reads the wrong folders, Xbox has a choice, and an Xbox NPU has features. Check out Clairvoyanceai.com Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:54…
- Windows to Improve as Xbox gets Heavier · 22 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, Windows will make things better (in theory), Xbox has some heavy news (upcoming) and a new app that is linked below. Check out Clairvoyance…
- Xbox is the Outlier · 27 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, Microsoft smashes revenue numbers, Windows hits a big milestone, but Xbox continues to be the outlier and that is concerning. Chapters…
- Xbox has Delivered · 28 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox has its big event, Sony might delay, and Windows has yet another CLI. Chapters: Intro: 00:00-1:00 Tech News: 1:00-4:28 Gaming News…
- The Vista Box Lives Forever · 22 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, Vista never really goes away, Xbox has a week ahead, and trying not to say...that line. Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:42 Tech News: 00:42-4:08…
- Directly to the Xbox Pilot · 31 minOn this edition of the Sams report, Microsoft isnt improving File Explorer, more Xbox games head to PlayStation, but Xbox Direct is what the fans want. Chapters: Intro…
- What I Use (The Tech Behind the Camera) · 16 minWhat I Use (The Tech Behind the Camera) by Brad Sams
- Pricing Only Goes Up · 20 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, Gaming hardware is going up, Gaming sales are going down, and Copilot is forced upon us. Chapters: Intro: 00:00-1:00 Tech News: 1:00-4:12…
- Expeditions of Awards · 17 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, COD has a problem, the awards have arrived, and Windows can't get enough of Webview2. You can learn more about Connection Explorer here…
- Xbox Hits the Run Dialog · 23 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox has a new home, Run gets updated, and RAM is going to wreck the next cycle. Chapters: Intro: 00:00-1:00 Tech News: 1:00-4:15 Gaming…
- The Agentic Spaghetti · 30 minChapters: Intro: 00:00-00:49 Tech News: 00:49-6:30 Gaming News: 6:30-10:11 Questions: 10:11-30:05 Outro: 30:05-30:13
- It's Good for Xbox (Not Windows) · 26 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, Windows heads the wrong direction, Xbox gets the validation it needs, and we take a look at a new app. Check Out Connection Explorer…
- It's Your Friend, Pal · 20 minOn this edition of the Sams Report, AI is your friend, Sony goes store shopping, and Windows doesnt have a new menu, yet. Intro: 00:00-00:51 Tech News: 00:51-7:13 Gaming News…
