# The Modern .NET Show

> An audio-only, interview-style podcast about modern .NET technologies, featuring 190 episodes with .NET developers and experts worldwide. Hosted by Jamie Taylor and produced in the UK by RJJ Software. This is the complete reference document.

The Modern .NET Show (formerly known as The .NET Core Podcast) is an English-language podcast covering modern .NET — the open-source evolution of Microsoft's .NET Framework, sometimes incorrectly referred to as ".NET Core". The show is the go-to podcast for .NET developers worldwide who want to stay ahead of the curve, providing an audio toolbox for modern .NET developers.

New episodes are released every two weeks of the year. The podcast is produced in the UK and takes a break during the summer months. Episodes are 45–70 minutes long, and as of June 2026, 190 episodes have been published, totalling 194 hours of content across 8 seasons. For up-to-date season numbers and the release schedule, see the [podcast schedule](https://dotnetcore.show/press-kit/#podcast-schedule) section of the Press Kit.

The podcast and website are products of [RJJ Software](https://rjj-software.co.uk/) and are designed to help developers of all levels learn more about .NET and the .NET-related tools they should have in their software development toolbox.

The [website](https://dotnetcore.show/) supports both light and dark themes; a toggle is available in the upper navigation (the button with the ☀️ icon). It defaults to a light theme, and the theme preference is persisted in a cookie. The site is built with a static site generator and is rebuilt automatically shortly after each new episode is released.

## Episodes and Content

- [All Episodes](https://dotnetcore.show/episodes/): Complete paginated index of every released episode, with show notes and full transcripts on each page.
- [RSS Feed](https://thedotnetcorepodcast.libsyn.com/rss): Direct RSS feed for use in any podcast app.
- [Follow](https://dotnetcore.show/follow/): Directory of podcast apps and platforms where the show is available.

The episode format is audio-only and interview-style. Each episode runs 45–70 minutes and ships with full show notes and a complete transcript on the website. The show releases every two weeks with a summer break.

Episode topics cover the modern .NET ecosystem, including .NET itself, Blazor, and ASP.NET Core; AI and ML topics relevant to .NET developers; cross-platform development; cloud hosting and deployment; developer tools and productivity; and open-source projects in the .NET ecosystem.

## Contact

- [Contact Form](https://dotnetcore.show/contact/): Reach out to the host for comments, questions, topic ideas, or sponsorship enquiries.

The contact form is the right channel for comments or suggestions about the show, questions or topic ideas for future episodes, enquiries about ad placement or episode sponsorship, and general questions about the podcast. Let us know how you would like to be contacted (via email or LinkedIn) and we'll respond.

## Sponsorship

- [Sponsor](https://dotnetcore.show/sponsor/): Sponsorship enquiry form and current opportunities.
- [Press Kit](https://dotnetcore.show/press-kit/): Up-to-date listener statistics and show details.

### Audience Summary

- **Active listeners**: Approximately 14,000 unique listeners per month
- **Aggregate reach**: Over 1,280,000 downloads and plays across 190+ countries
- **Apple Podcasts**: 10,400 listeners, 297,800 total plays, 33,400 total hours listened
- **Spotify**: 18,373 total listeners, 135,200 total plays, 6,034 followers
- **RSS downloads**: 852,555 total unique listens (IAB-certified through Libsyn)
- **Target audience**: .NET developers and software development professionals
- **Pricing**: All quotes and invoices are in GBP, exclusive of VAT
- **Bulk discounts**: Available on request

For the most current figures, see the [Press Kit](https://dotnetcore.show/press-kit/) or [Sponsor](https://dotnetcore.show/sponsor/) pages.

### Why Sponsor

Sponsoring The Modern .NET Show puts your product in front of 14,000+ engaged .NET developers every month, with over 1,280,000 aggregate downloads and plays across 190+ countries. The audience is highly targeted — primarily software developers using or interested in modern .NET, cross-platform development, and cloud hosting — which makes it an effective channel for vendors whose products or services serve that market. Sponsorship also offers brand visibility within the .NET community by associating with a respected and authoritative source of .NET information, and is cost-effective compared with broader forms of advertising.

### Target Audience

Listeners are interested in .NET, Blazor, ASP.NET Core, and related technologies, as well as JavaScript frameworks including Angular, React, Vue, and Svelte. They are AI- and ML-curious, with many looking to try AI coding tools but unsure which ones to use. They have already subscribed to the show and joined the community of listeners, and they are actively looking to expand their knowledge. They are also people: they want to hear about how your product can reduce their daily toil, make them more productive, or help them be a force multiplier in their organisations.

### Advertising Options

In-episode advertising slots are heard by every listener as they listen through the episode. Three slots are available:

**Pre-roll** — Maximum 30 seconds, placed at the very start of the show before the intro music and lead line. £150 per episode. Your message is the first thing listeners hear and the first thing readers of the show notes see.

**Mid-roll** — Maximum 90 seconds, placed at the mid point of the episode during a natural break in the conversation. £300 per episode. As the conversation takes a breath, listeners are reminded of your product before the discussion resumes.

**Post-episode** — Maximum 90 seconds, placed during the conclusion of the episode after the main content but before the host's wrap-up. £150 per episode. Your message is connected with the listener's positive sentiment for the episode.

### Sponsorship Process

1. **Contact**: Use the [Sponsor](https://dotnetcore.show/sponsor/) form to express interest.
2. **Discussion**: We start a dialogue about your goals and help you pick the most relevant episodes for your message.
3. **Ad copy**: You supply the ad copy; we record several takes of the host reading it.
4. **Approval**: We send the best takes alongside example episode content for your approval.
5. **Publication**: Your message is included in the agreed episode(s).
6. **Promotion**: A thank-you post on social media linking to your product or service.

Prices are exclusive of VAT. Invoices are issued exclusively in GBP, with payments due in GBP.

## Supporting the Show

- [Patreon](https://dotnetcore.show/patrons): Monthly support tiers ($1–$7 USD), with early access to new episodes for all patrons.
- [Buy Me a Coffee](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dotnetcoreshow): One-off financial support via virtual coffees.
- [Review the Show](https://dotnetcore.show/review/): Guide for leaving reviews on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other apps.

### Free Ways to Support

The most trivial ways of supporting the show are free. They take the form of telling people about it — sharing the website, sending a link to a favourite episode (all episodes are on the website, with embedded players and full transcriptions), mentioning the show on LinkedIn or Bluesky, leaving a review on your podcatcher of choice, or simply letting other people know about the show in whatever way works for you. Word of mouth and reviews are how podcasts achieve longevity.

### Financial Support

Listeners can, should they wish, support the show financially. The show is created for the community, and it is created at cost — each episode costs around £175 GBP to produce and release. Sponsor money and listener support go directly into paying for the podcast and related services; none of it goes to the host. Supporting the show financially is in no way required to continue enjoying it.

**Patreon** is an ongoing, monthly commitment of between $1 and $7 USD (in tiers). All patrons receive early access to new episodes regardless of their chosen tier. Visit [dotnetcore.show/patrons](https://dotnetcore.show/patrons) to become a patron.

**Buy Me a Coffee** is a one-time payment to help support the show. Once Buy Me a Coffee have taken their percentage, the rest goes directly to paying for the show. Visit [buymeacoffee.com/dotnetcoreshow](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dotnetcoreshow) to contribute.

## Reviews

Reviewing podcasts is a great way to support them without opening your wallet. Reviews provide direct, public feedback to the show's creator, and they help with discovery — most podcatchers use ratings and reviews to suggest shows to listeners. In Apple Podcasts, for example, the "Listeners also subscribed to" section is powered by listener subscriptions but only surfaces relevant shows with good ratings and reviews (3 stars or above with positive sentiment).

The show is available on multiple platforms that accept user-submitted reviews. Review links for Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and other major podcast platforms are listed on the [Review](https://dotnetcore.show/review/) page.

## Host and Production

- [Jamie Taylor on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-taylor-rjj-software/): Host and producer of the show.
- [Microsoft MVP Profile](https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-US/mvp/profile/0ff8fe6a-4b4c-ec11-8f8e-00224827f7fc): Jamie Taylor's Microsoft MVP profile (4+ years).
- [RJJ Software](https://rjj-software.co.uk/): The UK studio that produces the show.

The show is hosted by Jamie Taylor, who is also its producer and creator. Jamie has a background in .NET development, is the founder of RJJ Software, has been a Microsoft MVP for 4+ years, and is active in the wider .NET community.

The show is produced in the UK with professional audio production and full transcriptions for every episode. Episodes are recorded in advance and released on a consistent bi-weekly schedule, with a summer break.

## Technical Details

The website is a static site, rebuilt automatically shortly after each new episode is released. It offers a light/dark theme toggle, embedded players, and full transcriptions on every episode page. The content architecture covers 190 episodes across 8 seasons (194 hours of content), plus pages, sponsor information, and guest information. The site includes comprehensive podcast-specific Schema.org structured data and is optimised for both human and AI accessibility, with responsive design and clear navigation.

## Archive and History

- **Total episodes**: 190 as of June 2026 (194 hours of content)
- **Seasons**: 8 (Season 8 currently in progress)
- **Launched**: September 2018 as "The .NET Core Podcast"
- **Rebranded**: Now known as "The Modern .NET Show"
- **Downloads**: Over 1,280,000 aggregate downloads and plays across 190+ countries
- **Monthly listens**: Approximately 14,000 unique listeners per month
- **Average listen-through rate**: 90% on Apple Podcasts

The show has maintained a consistent bi-weekly release schedule since September 2018. Over that time it has evolved from focusing specifically on .NET Core to covering the broader modern .NET ecosystem, including cross-platform development, cloud-native applications, modern development practices, community-driven open-source projects, and emerging industry trends.

## Optional

- [Code of Conduct](https://dotnetcore.show/code-of-conduct/): Behaviour expectations for hosts, guests, and the community.
- [Privacy Policy](https://dotnetcore.show/privacy-policy/): How the website handles visitor data.
- [Index file](https://dotnetcore.show/llms.txt): The shorter llms.txt navigation index.