Open Tabs
Bob and Nathan explore the chaos of browser tabs. One hoards thousands, while the other balances life with two. Tune in for witty banter, tech quirks, and questionable life advice.
E130: Monitoring Community Concerns, 2026 Global Partner Program, WP 6.9 RC1
WordPress 6.9 Release Candidate 1 is here, bringing new Notes, improved Interactivity and Block Binding APIs, border-radius presets, and key fixes across the editor. The community is also watching the situation in Bangladesh, with the Community Team coordinating closely to keep events healthy and safe. Core discussions this week focus on unified roadmaps, better contributor…
Episode 612 Positive Resiliency and the Human Upgrade With Alfredo Borodowski
The provided text is an excerpt from a podcast episode of "The SDM Show," hosted by Rob Cairns, which focuses on business, life, and digital marketing. Cairns is interviewing Alfredo Borodowski, an expert in positivity and resiliency, who shares his compelling personal journey, including his dramatic shift from being a prestigious rabbi who was arrested…
Beyond Caching: How WordPress Core Keeps Getting Faster | Weston Ruter (WP Engine)
In Episode 31 of The Melapress Show, Weston Ruter — long-time WordPress Core Committer and Principal Engineer at WP Engine — joins Robert Abela to take a deep dive into how WordPress Core keeps improving its speed and performance. Together, they uncover the teamwork, engineering, and testing that drive each performance release — from the…
The Story Behind Checkout Summit: the New WooCommerce Conference
In this episode of the PublishPress Podcast, Rodolfo Melogli shares his journey from the early days of WooCommerce to the creation of his new Checkout Summit conference. This new WooCommerce conference will be in Sicily in April 2026. If you work with WooCommerce, you should be there. This is a conference we’ve been missing in…
Creating a Better User Experience for Jetpack
Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminuteBecome a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric is joined by Devin Walker, the new head of Jetpack. They discuss his transition from GiveWP to Jetpack, the acquisition process by Liquid Web,…
A Better, More Accessible Media Player | Texas Beer Co King Grackle Stout
Welcome to episode 144 of the Accessibility Craft Podcast, where we explore the art of creating accessible websites while trying out interesting craft beverages. This podcast is brought to you by the team at Equalize Digital, a WordPress accessibility company and the proud creators of the Accessibility Checker plugin. In this episode, Amber and Steve…
Jonathan Bossenger’s Journey Through Post-Apartheid South Africa and Tech from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to JavaScript
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a developer/teacher who cares that his students actually learn. The interview with Jonathan begins with a discussion on Brazilian jiu-jitsu, explaining its history and how it became popular in America during the early UFC days. Jonathan, who once taught Brazilian jiu-jitsu, shares his experiences of teaching at…
Jonathan Bossenger
Send a text An unexpected conversation with a developer/teacher who cares that his students actually learn. The interview with Jonathan begins with a discussion on Brazilian jiu-jitsu, explaining its history and how it became popular in America during the early UFC days. Jonathan, who once taught Brazilian jiu-jitsu, shares his experiences of teaching at his…
Episode 611 WordPress Hosting, Trust, and Security, Rocket.net With Jessica Frick
The source provides excerpts from The SDM Show podcast, hosted by Rob Cairns, featuring a conversation with Jess Frick of Rocket.net about the web hosting industry. The discussion covers the significant financial requirements for running a hosting company, often involving private equity or VC funding, as well as the importance of trust and support in…
#193 – Roger Williams on How We Might Reimagine Sponsoring WordPress Contributions
In this episode, Roger Williams joins Nathan Wrigley to discuss the complexities and evolution of sponsored contributions in the WordPress community. They explore how companies like Kinsta can support WordPress and other open source projects, balancing philanthropic goals with business realities. The conversation covers practical strategies for sponsorship, bridging gaps between individuals and organisations, and…
Building a Culture of Openness and Growth Around Accessibility in Tech
In this episode, Anne Bovelett discusses web accessibility with Marc Haunschild, emphasizing its benefits and challenges. They provide practical advice for developers, advocate for diverse teams, and promote small, iterative changes toward inclusivity.
E129: Gutenberg Phase 3 Updates, FAIR Software Security Assistant Proof of Concept
This week’s WP Week dives into the big shifts coming with Gutenberg Phase 3, including real-time collaboration, threaded block-level Notes, and a fresh admin redesign. We also cover the latest WordPress 6.9 Beta 4 updates, the arrival of the Abilities API, and what’s new in Gutenberg 22.0. On the security front, critical vulnerabilities in Post…
Compliance Meets Code: The Cyber Resilience Act Through a WordPress Lens | Oliver Sild (Patchstack)
In Episode 30 of The Melapress Show, Robert Abela sits down with Oliver Sild, Founder & CEO of Patchstack, to unpack the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) — a landmark regulation that’s set to reshape how software security is managed across Europe. From vulnerability disclosure to long-term update requirements, they dive deep into what the…
Quality Over Noise: How a Shy Engineer Builds Awesome WordPress Products
Akshat Choudhary is the founder of WP Remote, which is an awesome and successful backup service for WordPress sites. But you won’t hear him boasting about that. Akshat doesn’t talk much. He’s a self-professed shy guy. He’s not someone you’ll always be hearing from on YouTube, social media, podcasts. Instead, Akshat is an engineer who…