Asha Sharma
Mentioned in 23 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Promoted to Xbox CEO after holding a Core AI role, bringing experience as VP of Product at Meta and COO at Instacart with a focus on profitability. Replaced Phil Spencer as the new head of Microsoft Gaming and has been interviewed about Xbox strategy, stating a need to review data before announcing plans. Her leadership appointment and early moves—including creating a gamertag in January—have sparked podcast discussion about the direction of Xbox under new management.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Triple Click · Jul 16, 2026
Xbox Layoffs and the PlayStation Disc Disaster
“New Xbox CEO implementing major restructuring, layoffs, and strategic pivot toward blockbuster franchises”
The Vergecast · Jul 10, 2026
Netflix is turning into YouTube
“Issued memo revealing Xbox loses 64 cents per dollar invested; restructuring studios and focusing on billion-player goal”
The WAN Show · May 9, 2026
AMD Proving to be Linux Chads AGAIN - WAN Show May 8, 2026
“New Xbox leadership making strategic changes including Game Pass restructuring and abandoning AI Copilot”
The Vergecast · May 8, 2026
Everybody wants to rule the AI world
“Systematically reversing bad Xbox decisions; removing AI Copilot and MSN widgets; improving platform”
Daily Tech News Show · May 6, 2026
Love for eReaders, Hate for Browsers - DTNS 5263
“Announced removal of Copilot from Xbox consoles and mobile apps despite coming from core AI team”
Brew Markets · May 5, 2026
Investing Like A Legend & Is Beer Back?
“New Xbox CEO bringing AI-native leaders from Microsoft's AI groups to drive gaming division turnaround”
Windows Weekly (Audio) · Apr 29, 2026
WW 981: Semi-Sophisticated - Microsoft Releases Source Code For 86-DOS 1.00
“Announced Xbox rebranding and mobile game store strategy; publicly addressing user concerns”
All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio) · Apr 29, 2026
Windows Weekly 981: Semi-Sophisticated
“New leadership rebranding Microsoft Gaming to Xbox; vocal about addressing player pain points”
Daily Tech News Show · Apr 24, 2026
We Are Xbox and We Have a New Logo Too - DTNS 5255
“Detailed Xbox's cross-platform strategy shift in internal memo emphasizing cloud and service-based approach”
Daily Tech Headlines · Apr 24, 2026
Meta to Cut 8,000 Jobs and Freeze Hiring for 6,000 Open Positions - DTH
“Confirmed Xbox Mobile Game Store is still planned for iOS and Android despite missing July 2024 launch.”
The Vergecast · Apr 24, 2026
AirPods, Touch Bars, and the rest of Tim Cook's legacy
“New Xbox leadership; issued rebrand memo; shifting from Microsoft Gaming to Xbox; establishing daily active users metric”
Windows Weekly (Audio) · Apr 22, 2026
WW 980: Running Outta Tolkiens - Hands-On With 2 Snapdragon X2 Laptops!
“Announced Game Pass price reductions and Discord partnership via social media”
All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio) · Apr 22, 2026
Windows Weekly 980: Running Outta Tolkiens
“Announced Game Pass price reductions and Call of Duty exclusion, teased Discord partnership”
Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Mar 25, 2026
New Xbox CEO Could Make Game Pass Cheaper?! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 03.25.26
“New Xbox CEO reportedly considering Game Pass pricing restructuring and exploring Netflix partnership opportunities for subscription bundles”
Game Scoop! · Mar 6, 2026
Game Scoop! 847: PlayStation Takes Its Toys & Goes Home
“New CEO of Xbox who confirmed Project Helix console announcement and PC game compatibility strategy”
Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Mar 6, 2026
Next-Gen Xbox ‘Project Helix’ Announced - Kinda Funny Games Daily 03.06.26
“New Microsoft Gaming CEO replacing Phil Spencer; announced Project Helix and committed to Xbox hardware return”
Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Mar 3, 2026
Highguard SHUTTING DOWN on March 12th - Kinda Funny Games Daily 03.03.26
“Xbox leadership; hosts appealed to her to greenlight Fallout remaster or remake as priority project”
Daily Tech News Show · Feb 28, 2026
DTNS February in Review
“New head of Microsoft Gaming replacing Phil Spencer; former Meta and Instacart executive focused on profitability”
Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Feb 26, 2026
PlayStation Backing Away From Single-Player PC Exclusives? - Kinda Funny Games Daily 02.26.26
“New Xbox CEO; interviewed by Windows Central about strategy; stated need to review data before announcing plans”
Daily Tech News Show · Feb 25, 2026
Samsung’s New Galaxy S26 Phones - DTNS 5213
“New Xbox head who created gamertag in January, sparking speculation about leadership changes”
Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Feb 25, 2026
Is This It For Xbox? - Kinda Funny Games Daily 02.25.26
“New Xbox CEO from Microsoft AI division; faces skepticism about gaming background and AI-focused strategy”
Castle Super Beast · Feb 25, 2026
CSB361: MILF Claire Redfield Is a Franchise Extinction Event
“AI executive from Microsoft appointed to lead Xbox; background suggests pivot toward AI-generated content strategy”
Daily Tech News Show · Feb 23, 2026
Does the Head of Xbox Need to Be a Gamer? - DTNS 5211
“Promoted to Xbox CEO from Core AI role; previously VP of Product at Meta and COO at Instacart”