Episode 49 dated December 11th, 2009 of the Zune Insider Podcast is now live and is hosted by Matt Akers (skipdeez) and Jessica Zahn (jetherealz).

Show notes:
Matt and Jessica talk about Microsoft buzzwords no one should ever say (0:00-3:27). Interview with Ed Capuano of the Zune Brand team (3:50  - 12:20). We discuss CES (12:21 – 15:03). Ed shares about his music and podcast listens, especially holiday music (15:04 – 21:45).  New video and music (21:46 – 29:41). We forgot to tell users a secret! (29:42 – 33:00)

The mp3 file is 22.6 MB and runs for a 33 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in Zune 4.0 software here.  Download the audio file directly here - Stream it

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Episode 47 dated November 20th, 2009 of the Zune Insider Podcast is now live and is hosted by Matt Akers (skipdeez) and Jessica Zahn (jetherealz).

Show notes:
Jessica and Matt talk about November at Microsoft (0:00 – 2:00);  Interview with Scott Evans, Product Unit Manager for Zune on Xbox : (2:00 – 17:30);  Twitter and Facebook on Zune HD : (17:31 – 18:30);  Speaking of booyah, an original song from Ryan Xristopher sampling Jessica’s voice: (18:31 – 24:20);  Music, video, user shout outs and user questions : (24:21 – 36:15),  Matt discusses battling 50 Cent and being an auctioneer (36:15 -38:51).

The mp3 file is 26.6 MB and runs for a 39 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in Zune 4.0 software here.  Download the audio file directly here - Stream it

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Big day for Zune and Xbox fans…and anyone else out there still trying to decide if they should get a Zune HD and Xbox. This morning the Zune team launched Zune video to Xbox LIVE in 18 countries*. Zune video delivers a pretty amazing viewing experience with its ability to stream, instant-on HD video in 1080p and 5.1 channel surround sound. No waiting for downloads or buffering! The team also added a few more features such as Party mode, where you can watch a video with up to seven friends through voice chat and Avatars on your TV screen. There is a search function so you don’t have to scroll through tons of titles just to get to the one you are looking for, and for TV shows in the US…buy them once and you can watch them on your PC, Zune HD and on your Xbox!

*United States, Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom

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Episode 46 dated November 13th, 2009 of the Zune Insider Podcast is now live and is hosted by Matt Akers (skipdeez) and Jessica Zahn (jetherealz).

Show notes:
Zune Insider podcast hosted by Matt Akers (skipdeez) and Jessica Zahn (jetherealz). Jessica and matt talk about getting dressed up for planning presentations : (0:00 - 2:30),  Pete from the device software team talks about the new features in the Zune HD firmware 4.3 update and new 3D game Apps : (4:30 - 17:55), Tweets and listener questions : (18:30 - 21:45), Music and Shout outs! : (21:50 - 23:38), New Movies and TV shows in Zune, Star Trek Movie is coming to Zune on Xbox: (23:37 - 25:02), Say Booyah: (25:05 - 25:50). 

The mp3 file is 17.8 MB and runs for a 26 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in Zune 4.0 software here.  Download the audio file directly here - Stream it

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Your Zune HD is ready to play.

We just got a slew of new games available to download for your Zune HD. New titles include Project Gotham Racing, Audiosurf Tilt, Vans SK8: Pool Service, Lucky Lanes Bowling, Piano, and Checkers.

Check’em out, go to the Zune Marketplace and download them in the Apps section. Here is an overview on how to get these Apps on your Zune HD.

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Episode 45 dated November 6th, 2009 of the Zune Insider Podcast is now live and is hosted by Matt Akers (skipdeez) and Jessica Zahn (jetherealz).

Show notes:
Jessica and matt talk about matt's big presentation and planning for the future: (0:00 - 3:30), Zune on Xbox chat and extra info: (5:10 - 11:23), A few user questions answered: (11:30 - 14:20), A surprise for Zune HD owners! (14:25 - 16:20), Matt and other Halloween action, including a Zune pumpkin! (17:04 - 19:02), New videos in the Marketplace! (19:05 - 21:40), Music and shout outs! (21:45 - 27:11). 

The mp3 file is 18.6 MB and runs for a 27 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in Zune 4.0 software here.  Download the audio file directly here - Stream it

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Episode 44 dated October 30th, 2009 of the Zune Insider Podcast is now live and is hosted by Matt Akers (skipdeez) and Jessica Zahn (jetherealz).

Show notes:
Matt and Jessica talk about planning and presentations (0:00-1:50). Interview with Bryan Nealer and Jordan Naftolin from the Zune device team (2:20  - 12:40). We discuss what the device team does for fun and their music preferences (12:40 – 19:35). We talk about Shocktober TV and Shocktober Music pages  (19:35 – 25:00). Music users sent us and what we’re listening to (25:00 - 27:02).

The mp3 file is 19 MB and runs for a 27 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in Zune 4.0 software here.  Download the audio file directly here - Stream it

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Episode 43 dated October 23th, 2009 of the Zune Insider Podcast is now live and is hosted by Matt Akers (skipdeez) and Jessica Zahn (jetherealz).

Show notes:
Matt and Jessica talk about the Windows 7 launch (0:00-4:30). Interview with Wink Thorne, the program manager for Zune video podcasts in the Window 7 Media Center Internet TV section (4:30 - 10:26). We talk about Zune and Windows 7 integration (10:26 – 15:00). Opening of the Microsoft Store (15:00 – 17:54).  Matt and Jessica talk about going to the Consumer Electronics Show (17:54 – 19:20). Answering user questions (17:54 – 27:50. Music users sent (27:50 – 30:45). Video in Marketplace same day as on DVD (30:45 – 34:56).

The mp3 file is 24 MB and runs for a 35 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in Zune 4.0 software here.  Download the audio file directly here - Stream it

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Episode 42 dated October 16th, 2009 of the Zune Insider Podcast is now live and is hosted by Matt Akers (skipdeez) and Jessica Zahn (jetherealz).

Show notes:
Matt and Jessica talk getting dressed up and giving presentations at work with proper grammar. (0:00-5:38). LOLcats and Clippy make a comeback. (5:38 - 6:32). Interview with Caesar Filori from Wideband Network (7:29 - 18:38). We talk Zune.net support forums, how to get support, and address a couple of issues (19:46 - 30:22). Matt gives some shouts out! (30:23 - 33:20). Jessica talks about some new music she recently found (33:21 - 35:02). 

The mp3 file is 25 MB and runs for a 36 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in Zune 4.0 software here.  Download the audio file directly here - Stream it

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Episode 41 dated October 9th, 2009 of the Zune Insider Podcast is now live and is hosted by Matt Akers (skipdeez) and Jessica Zahn (jetherealz).

Show notes:
Matt and Jessica talk about his vacation (:20), Long-range software & services planning meetings happening now (2:30), Matt and usability studies (5:30), Guest Zune software developer Scott Jensen, who helped build the Zune.net media player - built to use Silverlight (8:15), New Windows Phone 6.5 is out (18:30), Movie/Video store dude Paul Davidson deserves a raise (21:00), We just signed a deal for movies with Sony (21:30), Movies in Zune Marketplace (22:00), New music talk (24:00). 

The mp3 file is 23 MB and runs for a 32 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in Zune 4.0 software here.  Download the audio file directly here - Stream it

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