Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a woman who manages to smile and laugh in the middle of a war and inspires us all. Lana Miro (Svitlana Miroshnychenko), a content marketer from Mykolaiv, Ukraine, shares her experiences of living through the ongoing war while continuing to build a successful career in the WordPress…
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a woman whose husband suggested she give WordPress a try, and a new career was born. Lumi Ciobanu shares her remarkable journey from Romania's world of classical music to a career in WordPress. After spending more than two decades as a pianist, musicologist, university professor, and earning…
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a guy who might just be the only organizer at WordCamp US 2026 who speaks fluent Gujarati.Arpit G. Shah shares an unexpected conversation that goes far beyond WordPress, reflecting on the loss of his father, the meaning behind the "G" in his name, his childhood in Gujarat,…
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a guy who fortunately wore the green sticker at his college's Kissmass party. Chris Reynolds reflects on a life shaped by curiosity, family, and a passion for technology. He recounts growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, meeting his wife Erin in college, and building a…
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a man who has 20,000 connections on LinkedIn and knows what to do with them. In this episode of Seriously, BUD?, Bud talks with Jagadish “Jaggy” Tulagapu from India – an international recruiter for WPMU DEV who has built a global network of more than 20,000 LinkedIn…
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a guy who reads 75 books a year and enjoys the window seat on an airplane. In this episode of Seriously, BUD?, Bud talks with Kevin McGillivray from Pressable about books, music, travel, AI, WordPress, and life on Vancouver Island. Kevin shares how Goodreads helped fuel his…
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a guy who is an expert on Jollof Rice and loves his relationship with God. Bud talks with Joel, a young Nigerian developer and Kinsta editor he’s worked with but never met live, uncovering a thoughtful and driven individual shaped by faith, curiosity, and ambition. Joel shares…
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation for episode 100 with two people that aren't people. In this special 100th episode of Seriously, BUD?, AI-generated hosts Eve and Adam take a step back to explore the deeper patterns behind the conversations that have shaped the show. What emerges is a powerful portrait of the WordPress…
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a guy who is not going to get married because it is too hard to get divorced. Luca Rodino joins Seriously, BUD? to share the story of picking up a saxophone two years ago with no musical background, driven purely by his love of jazz and blues….
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a full-stack nerd who has lived her life as the exception to the rule. In this episode, Ute Keller shares her journey from growing up in a small town near Germany’s Ramstein Air Base to becoming a seasoned solopreneur with over 20 years of experience. She reflects…
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a lover not a fighter who grew up where nature smiles for seven miles. Adam Warner’s story is one of reinvention, resilience, and curiosity. After losing his job in the office furniture industry, he pivoted into web design and eventually found his place in the WordPress community,…
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a lucky human who gets lost with the redwoods, eucalyptus, and bay laurel as much as she can. Julia Golomb’s story weaves together curiosity, community, and purpose. Raised between New Hampshire and New Jersey, her unconventional education – from Montessori school to a demanding boarding school –…
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Seriously, Bud, Mark Szymanski opens up about his deep roots in Pittsburgh, where he’s spent his entire life. He shares memories of growing up in a family-run Italian diner, playing deck hockey, and discovering his passion for information science and WordPress after studying at the University of…
Send us Fan Mail Matt Schwartz shares his Atlanta upbringing, career path from video to web development, experiences at Disney, and insights on building his WordPress agency, Inspry. A thoughtful discussion on identity, mentorship, and community.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Seriously, Bud, Brian Cords shares his journey from English teacher to WordPress developer advocate at WooCommerce. Brian talks about raising five kids, playing guitar at home, discovering WordPress by accident, building community through writing and developer relations, and how tattoos, storytelling, and friendship all shape his life…
