Episodios

  • #211 - Elliott Richmond on WordPress Content Creation, Education, and Pizza Plugins

    #211 - Elliott Richmond on WordPress Content Creation, Education, and Pizza Plugins
    Apr 1 2026
    Elliot Richmond discusses his 20+ years with WordPress, from early b2 days to founding a successful pizza delivery business powered by WordPress and WooCommerce. He shares plans for a pizza plugin and licensing model, and explains his new partnership with Automattic, creating educational WordPress.com YouTube videos. He highlights the flexibility, creativity, and feedback loop of content creation, emphasising both technical and community aspects. He details his low-key production setup and process, and expresses gratitude for the trust and freedom offered by Automattic in his content creator role. Go listen...
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    44 m
  • #210 - Zach Stepek on the Interconnected WordPress Ecosystem, Partnerships and Trust

    #210 - Zach Stepek on the Interconnected WordPress Ecosystem, Partnerships and Trust
    Mar 25 2026
    In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Zach Stepek about the evolving nature of partnerships in the WordPress ecosystem. Zach shares his journey through various tech roles, his discovery of WordPress, and his passion for WooCommerce. They discuss the interconnected roles of agencies, product companies, and hosting providers, the impact of short-term profit-driven thinking versus long-term, values-based collaboration, and the challenges posed by economic shifts. The conversation focusses on the importance of trust, community, and patience for sustainable growth in WordPress.
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    53 m
  • #209 - Simon Pollard on Navigating the New Normal for WordPress Community and Events

    #209 - Simon Pollard on Navigating the New Normal for WordPress Community and Events
    Mar 18 2026
    In this episode of WP Tavern Jukebox podcast, Nathan Wrigley chats with Simon Pollard about the changing landscape of WordPress Meetups and community events. Simon reflects on the vibrant pre-pandemic community, its sudden decline during COVID-19, and the ongoing struggle to rebuild momentum. The conversation explores how evolving priorities, scattered social media, and the rise of AI have made networking and sharing knowledge more challenging. They also consider creative ways to make Meetups relevant again, like blending talks with music or arts, and wrestle with what’s needed to keep the WordPress community thriving in a shifting digital world.
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    44 m
  • #208 - Behind the Scenes at the CloudFest Hackathon

    #208 - Behind the Scenes at the CloudFest Hackathon
    Mar 11 2026
    In this WP Tavern episode, Nathan Wrigley explores the CloudFest Hackathon, an event bringing together open source enthusiasts to collaborate on innovative projects in just three days. Carole Olinger, the Hackathon lead, details the organising process and project selection, talking about cross-CMS collaboration and sustainability. Contributors like Javier Casares, Matthias Pfefferle, Milana Cap, and others share their diverse projects, ranging from AI-enhanced tools to accessibility solutions. The episode covers the energy, teamwork, and lasting impact of the Hackathon on the open web community. Go listen.
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    26 m
  • #207 - Rob Ruiz on WP Rig and the Future of Theme Development

    #207 - Rob Ruiz on WP Rig and the Future of Theme Development
    Mar 4 2026
    In this episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Rob Ruiz, current maintainer of WP Rig, a free WordPress theme development toolkit and starter theme. Rob Ruiz shares his journey from designer to theme developer, discusses the benefits of WP Rig for both beginners and agencies, and highlights how it teaches best practices, supports modern tools, and adapts to both classic and block-based WordPress themes. The episode focuses on empowering users to learn, contribute, and better understand theme development within the evolving WordPress ecosystem. Go listen.
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    49 m
  • #206 - Jonathan Desrosiers on WordPress Sustainability, Community Engagement, and Release Strategies

    #206 - Jonathan Desrosiers on WordPress Sustainability, Community Engagement, and Release Strategies
    Feb 25 2026
    In this episode, Nathan Wrigley speaks with Jonathan Desrosiers about tying WordPress releases to flagship community events like WordCamps. They discuss the logistical challenges, especially around scheduling, international holidays, and global contributor coverage. The conversation explores the evolving WordPress community, impacts of COVID, renewed excitement for building, and initiatives to involve younger contributors. They touch on the role of AI, resurgence in open web tools, and ensuring WordPress remains relevant and exciting for future generations.
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    45 m
  • #205 - Matt Cromwell on Redefining WordPress Product Growth in a Crowded Ecosystem

    #205 - Matt Cromwell on Redefining WordPress Product Growth in a Crowded Ecosystem
    Feb 18 2026
    In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Matt Cromwell about Matt’s new agency, Roots and Fruit, which is aimed at helping WordPress product businesses grow sustainably. They discuss shifts in the WordPress ecosystem, the importance of focusing on the entire product experience (not just code), and how saturation and increased competition mean success requires more than just “build it and they will come.” Matt shares insights from his GiveWP and StellarWP journey and explains how he now supports both solo founders and teams with strategies prioritising customer experience, smart marketing, and purposeful growth.
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    31 m
  • #204 - Russell Aaron on the Hidden Settings Page You Never Knew Existed options.php

    #204 - Russell Aaron on the Hidden Settings Page You Never Knew Existed options.php
    Feb 11 2026
    In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Russell Aaron about the little-known WordPress admin page “options.php.” Russell Aaron explains what the page does, displaying and allowing edits to the entire wp_options table, and discusses its usefulness and risks. They cover why it exists, who can access it, why it’s not linked in the admin menu, and how it’s both powerful and potentially dangerous if misused. The conversation is full of insights for curious WordPress users and developers who want to better understand their site’s backend. So, if you fancy poking around behind the scenes, or have ever wondered what might be hiding right under your nose in WordPress, this episode is for you.
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    26 m