WP Tavern
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 68 ratingsThe WP Tavern Jukebox is a podcast for the WordPress community. We interview people who are pushing change in how WordPress evolves. Plugins, Blocks, Themes, Community, Events, Accessibility and Diversity; we try to cover all the bases. Subscribe to be updated when we bring you new content.
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#9 – Tara King on Encouraging Developers Towards a Gutenberg Future
November 03, 2021 14:00 - 46 minutes - 52.9 MBOn the podcast today we have Tara King. Tara has recently begun working for Automattic in developer relations, and it’s an important role within the WordPress community. Tara will lead a newly formed team who will get out and about; trying to understand the pain points which people are having with the new editor and full site editing. They will then report this back to the developer and contributor teams, and hopefully establish a feedback loop to make the editor better. They are also creatin...
#8 – Lee Shadle on How Blocks Create New Opportunities
October 06, 2021 13:23 - 39 minutes - 45.7 MBOn the Jukebox podcast today we have Lee Shadle. Lee is a WordPress developer at WP Draft, and by his own admission is obsessed with building block based themes, plugins and websites. He’s been using WordPress for many years and as soon as the Gutenberg project was announced, he decided he was going to explore it and learn how it worked. We talk about what he has been building with blocks and why he thinks that they represent a bright future for WordPress. For Lee, it's about the extra capabi...
#7 – Ajit Bohra on Gutenberg, Full Site Editing and React
September 08, 2021 14:00 - 46 minutes - 53.8 MBOn the Jukebox podcast today we have Ajit Bohra. He's a full stack developer based in Mumbai, India. He's been working with, and committing to, WordPress for many years. We cover three main topics in this podcast. First a conversation about his thoughts on Gutenberg. Then we discuss Full Site Editing and how it will change WordPress for non-technical users. We finish off chatting about how React development is becoming increasing important for WordPress development.
#6 – Cory Miller on the WordPress Mergers and Acquisitions Landscape
August 11, 2021 14:00 - 48 minutes - 55.1 MBOn the Jukebox podcast today we have Cory Miller and he's here to talk about the WordPress Mergers and Acquisitions Landscape. Recently there's been a uptick in the number of companies being bought. But what do we make of all this? It is a good thing, showing that the WordPress economy is thriving, or should we be concerned that a few big players are buying so many things? Find out what we think on the podcast.
#5 – Robert Jacobi on Why He’s Putting Gutenberg First
July 14, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 49.9 MBOn the podcast today we have Robert Jacobi. Robert is Director of WordPress at Cloudways. He’s been working with open source software for almost twenty years and so today we have a broad discussion about his 'Gutenberg First' approach as well as how the project is evolving. We also chat about WordPress events and Openverse.
#4 – Dan Maby on the Importance of the WordPress Community
June 16, 2021 14:00 - 46 minutes - 53.7 MBOn the podcast today we have Dan Maby. Dan has been a user of WordPress for many years. As an agency owner he’s used it to build client websites, but, as is so often the case, he came for the software and got caught up in the community. We talk about the importance of the community for Dan and the WordPress project as a whole, and how Dan has set up online events like WordFest to keep people connected. Listen now.
#3 – Benjamin Intal on Why He’s Betting His Business on Blocks
May 19, 2021 14:00 - 42 minutes - 48.2 MBSo today on the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast we're talking to Benjamin Intal from Stackable, which is suite of WordPress blocks. We talk about why he's betting his business on blocks and how the company have evolved their product line over the last three years. From a period in which the adoption of blocks was uncertain to now, in which blocks appear to be gaining more momentum. What problems did they encounter along the way and how they iterated their offering. Listen now.
#2 – Anne McCarthy on How Full Site Editing Will Impact WordPress
April 21, 2021 14:00 - 45 minutes - 52.4 MBIn this, the second episode of the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast, we talk to Anne McCarthy. Anne is Developer Relations Wrangler for Automattic. Her work is focussed on the WordPress.org space, and she is leading the Full Site Editing Outreach Program. She explains what Full Site Editing in WordPress is all about. Why it's needed, what it hopes to achieve and how you can get involved to shape the direction of the project.
#1 – Josepha Haden Chomphosy on the Past, Present, and Future of WordPress
March 24, 2021 14:00 - 41 minutes - 47.5 MBIn this, the first episode of the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast, we talk to Josepha Haden Chomphosy. She is the Executive Director of the WordPress project, and discusses WordPress' past, present and future. We talk about how WordPress has changed over time and what needs to be considered in the future, to keep the community engaged.
WPWeekly Episode 362 – Fitness, Freelancing, and More With Michelle Schulp
August 01, 2019 00:41In this episode, John James Jacoby and I are joined by Michelle Schulp, an independent freelancer and Director of Technology … Continue reading WPWeekly Episode 362 – Fitness, Freelancing, and More With Michelle Schulp →
WPWeekly Episode 361 – Introduction to the IndieWeb With David Shanske
July 25, 2019 19:52In this episode, John James Jacoby and I are joined by David Shanske. David introduces us to a set of … Continue reading WPWeekly Episode 361 – Introduction to the IndieWeb With David Shanske →
WPWeekly Episode 360 – CBD and E-Commerce With Javier Cano
July 18, 2019 01:46In this episode, John James Jacoby and I are joined by Javier Cano, Director of Marketing for Liquid Web. We … Continue reading WPWeekly Episode 360 – CBD and E-Commerce With Javier Cano →
WPWeekly Episode 359 – Diversity Speaker Training With Jill Binder
July 04, 2019 01:10In this episode, John James Jacoby and I are joined by Jill Binder, Founder, and Chief Consultant and Trainer at … Continue reading WPWeekly Episode 359 – Diversity Speaker Training With Jill Binder →
WPWeekly Episode 358 – Interview with Dan Maby, Founder of WP&UP
June 27, 2019 20:53In this episode, Malcolm Peralty and I are joined by Dan Maby, Founder of WP&UP. WP&UP is a non-profit charity … Continue reading WPWeekly Episode 358 – Interview with Dan Maby, Founder of WP&UP →
WPWeekly Episode 357 – CBD E-Commerce, XML Sitemaps, and A Preview of WCEU 2019
June 20, 2019 23:06In this episode, Malcom Peralty and I discuss what’s new in WordPress 5.2.2, XML Sitemaps possibly landing in core, and … Continue reading WPWeekly Episode 357 – CBD E-Commerce, XML Sitemaps, and A Preview of WCEU 2019 →
WPWeekly Episode 356 – Gutenberg, Governance, and Contributing to WordPress with Jonny Harris
June 13, 2019 20:08In this episode, John James Jacoby and I are joined by Jonny Harris. Jonny describes how he discovered WordPress and … Continue reading WPWeekly Episode 356 – Gutenberg, Governance, and Contributing to WordPress with Jonny Harris →
WPWeekly Episode 355 – Food Poisoning Is No Joke
June 06, 2019 01:10In this episode, John James Jacoby and I discuss Joost de Valk’s decision to step down as WordPress’ Marketing Lead. … Continue reading WPWeekly Episode 355 – Food Poisoning Is No Joke →
WPWeekly Episode 354 – Pantheon Acquires StagingPilot
May 30, 2019 22:40In this episode, John James Jacoby and I discuss Panethon’s acquisition of StagingPilot and why regression visual testing will likely … Continue reading WPWeekly Episode 354 – Pantheon Acquires StagingPilot →
WPWeekly Episode 353 – Slack of Boundaries and A Walk to WCEU
May 22, 2019 22:47 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBIn this episode, John James Jacoby and I discuss an article published by Vox on how Slack is not improving … Continue reading WPWeekly Episode 353 – Slack of Boundaries and A Walk to WCEU →
WPWeekly Episode 352 – Capital P Dangit and My Future Plans
May 14, 2019 21:47 - 54 minutes - 46 MB*Update* The previous mp3 attached to this post inadvertently ended around the 31 minute mark. I’ve reuploaded the episode and … Continue reading WPWeekly Episode 352 – Capital P Dangit and My Future Plans →
WPWeekly Episode 351 – Results of the Gutenberg Accessibility Audit
May 09, 2019 00:52 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBIn this episode, John James Jacoby and I are joined by Rachel Cherry, Freelance software engineer, consultant, and director of … Continue reading WPWeekly Episode 351 – Results of the Gutenberg Accessibility Audit →
WPWeekly Episode 316 – Stone Cold WordPress
May 17, 2018 01:12While editing this episode, I noticed that my voice routinely goes from quiet to loud. I’m not sure why this … Continue reading WPWeekly Episode 316 – Stone Cold WordPress →
Short Interview With Nikolay Bachiyski WordPress’ Security Czar
August 13, 2015 18:26While on stage at WordCamp Europe answering a question related to WordPress’ security track record, Matt Mullenweg named Nikolay Bachiyski … Continue reading Short Interview With Nikolay Bachiyski WordPress’ Security Czar →
Behind the Scenes of WordPress 4.2.3 With Gary Pendergast
July 29, 2015 19:02When WordPress 4.2.3 was released last week, not only did it patch a critical security vulnerability, but also adversely impacted … Continue reading Behind the Scenes of WordPress 4.2.3 With Gary Pendergast →
How and When Mullenweg Learned Thesis Changed Back to a Proprietary License
July 22, 2015 23:21We now know when Matt Mullenweg discovered Chris Pearson changed Thesis’ license from split GPL to a proprietary one. On … Continue reading How and When Mullenweg Learned Thesis Changed Back to a Proprietary License →
Candid Conversation with Tom McFarlin About the WordPress Community
July 14, 2015 16:16Earlier this month, Tom McFarlin published a great post where he shares his perspective on the WordPress community. His post … Continue reading Candid Conversation with Tom McFarlin About the WordPress Community →
Industry Night #7 – Talking Membership Tools with Dave Jackson
February 05, 2014 03:40If you're looking to learn more about running and maintaining your own membership site, this episode is for you! So sit back, grab a cold one and join me in my conversation with Dave Jackson from The School of Podcasting!
Interview With Jason Schuller Founder Of Press75.com
January 23, 2014 02:05The last time I spoke with Jason Schuller, it was 2008 at WordCamp Chicago. He had just launched his commercial … Continue reading Interview With Jason Schuller Founder Of Press75.com →
Industry Night #5 – David Cramer, My Shortcodes and Caldera Engine
January 08, 2014 01:01It's WPTavern's Industry Night #5 hosted by Marcus Couch and tonight we are engaged in conversation with David Cramer, the creator of My Shortcodes and Caldera Engine.
Industry Night #4 – Pippin Williamson
December 11, 2013 00:46On tonight's show we're engaged in conversation with Pippin Willamson, developer of many notable plugins including Easy Digital Downloads. Along with his co-host Brad Touesnard, Pippin produces one of my favorite WordPress Development podcasts, Apply Filters.
Industry Night #3 – Tim Varner of Roost.me on WordPress Based Push Notifications
December 04, 2013 00:59I've always been one to seek out those small little bridges of technology that can connect WordPress to the rest of the world. Roost is a good candidate for anyone who would like to push their content to an audience without the restrictions of having an app made. So pull up a chair, grab a cold one and join me in my conversation with Tim Varner of Roost.
Industry Night #2 – Evan Herman
November 27, 2013 03:44WordPress Plugin authors like Evan Herman are my favorite kind of developers. He loves the WordPress community to a degree … Continue reading Industry Night #2 – Evan Herman →