Podcast: Jukebox

  • #116 – Jonathan Desrosiers on the Challenges and Rewards of Contributing to WordPress

    #116 – Jonathan Desrosiers on the Challenges and Rewards of Contributing to WordPress

    On the podcast today we have Jonathan Desrosier. Jonathan has been a contributor to WordPress Core for many years, and a WordPress Core committer since 2018. Jonathan currently works as a Senior Software Engineer at Bluehost, where he is sponsored full-time to contribute to WordPress Core through the Five for the Future program. We talk…

  • #115 – Jamie Marsland on Turning Technical Know-How Into Popular Content

    #115 – Jamie Marsland on Turning Technical Know-How Into Popular Content

    On the podcast today we have Jamie Marsland, and he’s here to talk to me about his recent journey into YouTube content creation as well as the topic of how WordPress is positioned against the likes of Wix and Shopify. Jamie shares his strategies for effective video creation, from planning to execution, along with his…

  • #114 – Tammie Lister on the Journey Through Design and Theming

    #114 – Tammie Lister on the Journey Through Design and Theming

    On the podcast today we have Tammie Lister. If you’ve been in the WordPress space for a while, Tammie’s name is likely a familiar one. She’s an 18-year veteran of the project, a talented designer, developer, and a key contributor to the project. Her journey has made her wear a variety of hats in both…

  • #113 – Shawn Hooper on Launching WordCamp Canada (WCEH)

    #113 – Shawn Hooper on Launching WordCamp Canada (WCEH)

    On the podcast today we have Shawn Hooper. Shawn Hooper is a key figure in the Canadian WordPress community. He’s an advocate for national and local gatherings that bring WordPress enthusiasts together. Later this year, the first ever WordCamp Canada, or WCEH for short, will be held in Ottawa. The event is deep in the…

  • #112 – Miriam Schwab on Balancing WordPress Success and Family Life

    #112 – Miriam Schwab on Balancing WordPress Success and Family Life

    On the podcast today we have Miriam Schwab. Miriam co-founded Strattic to enable WordPress websites to be more secure and performant. After Elementor acquired Strattic, Miriam continued leading the unit before becoming Head of WordPress Relations. With over 15 years of experience, she’s a respected member of the WordPress community and a renowned speaker. In…

  • #111 – Josepha Haden Chomphosy on Navigating WordPress’ Evolution, Growth and Change

    #111 – Josepha Haden Chomphosy on Navigating WordPress’ Evolution, Growth and Change

    On the podcast today we have Josepha Haden Chomphosy. Josepha is the Executive Director of WordPress, a role she’s held since 2019. She’s been contributing since 2012 and has a special fondness for brand-new-to-WordPress learners. During the episode Josepha shares her insights on overcoming the challenges posed by the pandemic. She talks about the positive…

  • #109 – Ben Ritner on How Kadence WP Managed the Pivot Towards AI

    #109 – Ben Ritner on How Kadence WP Managed the Pivot Towards AI

    On the podcast today we have Ben Ritner. Ben is the founder of Kadence WP, a company that specialises in developing themes and plugins for WordPress, with a focus on enhancing the front end of websites. In this episode, Ben provides us with an insight into how the Kadence team managed the integration of AI…

  • #108 – Mike Auteri on Using GatherPress to Organise WordPress Events

    #108 – Mike Auteri on Using GatherPress to Organise WordPress Events

    On the podcast today we have Mike Auteri, and we’re here to talk about GatherPress, a WordPress plugin for event management within the WordPress ecosystem. Mike delves into the features and benefits of GatherPress, including its focus on replicating important event features for the WordPress community, and responses to the shift to online events due…

  • #106 – Anil Gupta on the Challenges Posed by Multi Collaboration in WordPress

    #106 – Anil Gupta on the Challenges Posed by Multi Collaboration in WordPress

    On the podcast today we have Anil Gupta who is the CEO and co-founder of Multidots, Multicollab, and DotStore. Of specific interest to this episode of the podcast is Multicollab, is a WordPress plugin that allows for Google Doc-style collaboration, including commenting, suggestions, and real-time editing. We discuss the prospects that during the current phase…

  • #105 – Pascal Birchler on Revolutionizing Image and Video Processing Within WordPress

    #105 – Pascal Birchler on Revolutionizing Image and Video Processing Within WordPress

    On the podcast today we explore the transformative capabilities of web browsers with guest Pascal Birchler. We discuss the power of WebAssembly, the future potential for moving desktop activities to the web, and Birchler’s innovative work in image and video processing. The conversation highlights his queuing system for background image processing and a groundbreaking plugin…

  • #104 – Thomas Fanchin on Community Engagement in WordPress Sponsorship

    #104 – Thomas Fanchin on Community Engagement in WordPress Sponsorship

    On the podcast today we have Thomas Fanchin. Thomas is a WordPress enthusiast and is the partnership manager for Weglot, which is a solution for translating websites, not limited to WordPress. His role means that he’s immersed in the WordPress community. He’s passionate about connecting with, and learning from, others in the community. Thomas talks…

  • #103 – Emma Young on Exploring WordPress, the Software, the Events and the Community

    #103 – Emma Young on Exploring WordPress, the Software, the Events and the Community

    On the podcast today we have Emma Young. Emma is the Head of Content for Hostinger and is on the podcast today to chat through her new found love of WordPress and the community which surrounds it. Emma’s journey is quite inspirational. From having almost no experience with WordPress just a few years ago, she’s…

  • #102 – Artemy Kaydash on Exploring AI and How It Will Alter the Workplace

    #102 – Artemy Kaydash on Exploring AI and How It Will Alter the Workplace

    On the podcast today, we have Artemy Kaydash. Artemy is a WordPress and WooCommerce freelance developer who focuses on backend development. Most of this episode centres around the impact of AI on the landscape of web development. We explore the implications of AI tools for web developers, firstly talking about the way that AI systems…

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