Episodios

  • #200 - Corey Maass on His Real-Life AI Tools and Workflows in WordPress Development

    #200 - Corey Maass on His Real-Life AI Tools and Workflows in WordPress Development
    Jan 14 2026
    In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Corey Maass about how AI tools have transformed web development, especially for client projects. Corey Maass shares his ever-changing tech stack, the impact of AI on productivity and creativity, and how tools like Claude Code and Copilot are saving time and changing traditional workflows. They discuss the philosophical implications of AI, the human vs. machine dynamic, and explore how WordPress and its plugins might adapt to better integrate AI-driven features in the future. Whether you’re a developer curious about what ‘working alongside AI’ means ‌or just wondering about the future of tech and WordPress in an increasingly automated world, this episode is for you.
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    1 h y 1 m
  • #199 - Brian Coords on WooCommerce’s Challenges and Innovations in a Changing WordPress Landscape

    #199 - Brian Coords on WooCommerce’s Challenges and Innovations in a Changing WordPress Landscape
    Jan 7 2026
    In this episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Brian Coords, Developer Advocate at WooCommerce, about his career path, WooCommerce’s recent rebranding, and its approach to developer relations. They discuss how WooCommerce balances its open source ethos, support challenges, and global reach, as well as the platform’s growing focus on AI and enhanced integration with WordPress Core. Brian also shares insights into upcoming features and the evolving landscape of e-commerce, emphasising WooCommerce’s adaptability and strong community connections. If you want to hear how WooCommerce and WordPress are responding to a rapidly changing tech environment, this episode is for you.
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    41 m
  • #198 - Muntasir Sakib on Bridging the Gap Between WordPress Plugin Development and Marketing Success

    #198 - Muntasir Sakib on Bridging the Gap Between WordPress Plugin Development and Marketing Success
    Dec 17 2025
    In this episode of WP Tavern, Nathan Wrigley talks with Muntasir Sakib about the crucial importance of marketing in the WordPress plugin ecosystem. Muntasir shares insights from his experience growing popular plugins and discusses how product success today depends not just on great development, but on early, strategic marketing, ongoing community engagement, partnerships, and prioritising recurring revenue over quick wins like lifetime deals. The episode offers practical advice for developers and founders hoping to stand out and succeed in a saturated marketplace.
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    41 m
  • #197 - Johanne Courtright on Enhancing Gutenberg: Agency-Driven Block Editor Innovations

    #197 - Johanne Courtright on Enhancing Gutenberg: Agency-Driven Block Editor Innovations
    Dec 10 2025
    In this episode, Johanne Courtright chats with Nathan Wrigley about her journey in WordPress development, focusing on enhancing the block editor (Gutenberg). She discusses her project, Groundworx, which adds features and custom blocks tailored for agencies and advanced users, such as improved breakpoints, colour palettes, and navigation options. They explore the challenges of shifting to full site editing, the 80/20 rule in WordPress Core, and the evolving ecosystem for block-based business models. Johanne also emphasises the need for better plugin discoverability and user experience in the WordPress directory. Whether you’re a developer eager to modernise your workflow, or just curious about extending Gutenberg for real-world use, this episode is for you.
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    47 m
  • #196 - Topher DeRosia on How Public Contributions Shape Careers in WordPress

    #196 - Topher DeRosia on How Public Contributions Shape Careers in WordPress
    Dec 3 2025
    In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Topher DeRosia about the impact of doing things in public within the WordPress community. Topher shares how openness, community involvement, and generosity have shaped his career and personal life, reflecting on organic reputation and the balance between commercial and philanthropic forces in open source. They discuss the importance of giving back, building friendships, and the long-term benefits of sharing work, highlighting the value of supporting newcomers and the ongoing evolution of WordPress. If you’ve ever wondered about the power of sharing your work, finding meaning in open communities, or how to make a difference over the long term, this episode is for you.
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    42 m
  • #195 - Saumya Majumder on How Cloudflare Outages Impact the Web and WordPress Performance Solutions

    #195 - Saumya Majumder on How Cloudflare Outages Impact the Web and WordPress Performance Solutions
    Nov 26 2025
    In this episode, Saumya Majumder joins Nathan Wrigley to discuss innovations at BigScoots, focusing on high-performance WordPress hosting and Cloudflare-powered architecture. They unpack the recent global Cloudflare outage, the complexities of internet infrastructure, and Cloudflare’s transparency in response. Saumya explains advanced caching technologies, BigScoots’ direct physical connection with Cloudflare, and their custom cache plugin, highlighting how these developments offer speed, security, and fine-grained control for WordPress users, agencies, and enterprise clients. If you’re curious about how hosting companies manage such advanced caching strategies, and how Cloudflare might fit into the hosting jigsaw, this episode is for you.
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    49 m
  • #194 - Devin Walker on Leading Jetpack: Challenges, Vision, and the Future

    #194 - Devin Walker on Leading Jetpack: Challenges, Vision, and the Future
    Nov 19 2025
    In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Devin Walker, the new Artistic Director (Head) of Jetpack at Automattic. Devin shares his background in WordPress, the challenges and opportunities of leading Jetpack, and his plans to bring focus, simplify the experience, and improve both functionality and marketing. They discuss Jetpack’s strengths, weaknesses, upcoming AI features, organisational changes at Automattic, and the importance of listening to user feedback to enhance Jetpack over the next year. If you’re a WordPress user wondering where Jetpack is headed, what’s working, or how AI fits into the future of site building, this episode is for you.
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    36 m
  • #193 - Roger Williams on How We Might Reimagine Sponsoring WordPress Contributions

    #193 - Roger Williams on How We Might Reimagine Sponsoring WordPress Contributions
    Nov 12 2025
    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 the challenges of aligning community-driven and financial motivations to ensure WordPress continues to thrive. If you’re interested in how WordPress sponsorships work, how business and community might collaborate, or you’re seeking practical advice as a contributor or company, this episode is for you.
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    47 m
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