WPwatercooler - Weekly WordPress Talk Show podcast

04.14.2024

EP480 - It’s Giving Server: The New Era of Hosting - WPwatercooler

On this episode of WPwatercooler, the panel dives into the evolving landscape of web hosting, specifically focusing on the shifts and trends in WordPress hosting. The discussion kicks off with anecdotes about showing up to parties on the wrong day,...

04.01.2024

EP479 – To Bot or Not to Bot

In this episode of WPwatercooler, titled “To Bot or Not to Bot,” hosts Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, and Jason Cosper dive into the implications and ethical considerations of utilizing bots, specifically ChatGPT, in the realm of WordPress development. The discussion...

03.28.2024

EP478 – 6.5: It’s Alive! (Almost)

On this episode of WPwatercooler, the panel, including Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, Jason Cosper, and guest Courtney Robertson, delve into the much-anticipated WordPress 6.5 release. Courtney, serving as the episode’s expert, outlines the significant changes and features coming with...

03.09.2024

EP477 – WordPress: What’s The Alternative?

On this episode of WPwatercooler titled “WordPress: What’s The Alternative?”, the hosts Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, and Jason Cosper delve into the diverse landscape of website creation platforms, discussing the strengths and weaknesses of WordPress compared to alternatives like Webflow,...

03.02.2024

EP476 – Free as in Piracy

On this episode of WPwatercooler Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, Jason Cosper, and guest Mika Epstein delve into the complex world of software piracy within the WordPress ecosystem. The discussion begins with an introduction of the hosts and quickly moves into...

02.13.2024

EP475 – The Great Escape: WordPress Data Liberation Project

On this episode of WPwatercooler, titled “The Great Escape: WordPress Data Liberation Project,” Jason Tucker and Jason Cosper discuss the significance of data portability in WordPress. They delve into the recent push towards data liberation, enabling content to move freely...

02.12.2024

EP474 – Building Custom WordPress Blocks Because You Have To

On this episode of WPwatercooler, the panel, consisting of Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, Jason Cosper, and Nyasha Green, delves into the necessity of building custom WordPress blocks, a task propelled not just by choice but by the evolving needs of...

01.22.2024

EP473 – Write It Down Blogging for Fun and Making Friends

On this episode of WPwatercooler the panel, consisting of Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, and Jason Cosper, delves into the evolving nature of blogging and blogging in the WordPress ecosystem. They discuss the shift from traditional blogging to various modern formats,...

01.20.2024

EP472 - Does your WordPress Website Have an Expiration Date

On this episode we delve into the concept of digital permanence and the lifespan of websites. They discuss the recent decision by Google to discontinue certain website services, impacting businesses and users who relied on them. This leads to a...

12.16.2023

EP471 – Reflecting on the State of the Word 2023

On this episode of WPwatercooler, titled “EP471 – Reflecting on the State of the Word 2023,” the hosts Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, and Jason Cosper engage in a reflective and critical discussion on various aspects of WordPress and the...

12.01.2023

EP470 – Goodbye, Hello Dolly

On this episode of WPwatercooler, the panel discussed the history and impact of the “Hello Dolly” plugin in WordPress. Sé Reed shared a personal story about finding a first edition of the “Hello Dolly” record, tying it to recent experiences...

11.26.2023

EP469 – Synching WordPress

On this episode of WPwatercooler, the panel delved into the theme of “Synching WordPress”. The discussion, led by Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, and Jason Cosper, focused on the complexities and techniques of aligning data from various sources with WordPress. The...

11.12.2023

EP468 – UncURLing WordPress 6.4

On this episode of WPwatercooler titled EP468 – UncURLing WordPress 6.4, hosts Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, Jason Cosper, and Scott Kingsley Clark discuss the recent release of WordPress 6.4 and its implications. The conversation begins with a light-hearted introduction...

10.21.2023

EP467 – WordStressed

This week on WPwatercooler WCUS 2023 organizer Tom Finley joins us to delve deep into the current state and future of the WordPress community, focusing particularly on its governance, inclusivity, and ethical stances. Topics ranged from the role of Automattic and Matt...

10.13.2023

EP466 - The Media Library ends its silence

This episode of the panel dives into the complexities and shortcomings of WordPress' media library. William Bay leads the conversation by suggesting features like the ability to view all used images and the option to toggle between infinite scroll and...

09.30.2023

EP465 – What’s New in WordPress 6.4 Beta 1

This week on the WPwatercooler we’re going to be going over the recent developments to WordPress 6.4 Beta 1. We’ll be discussing each of the new features and what our thoughts are of them. Links: https://wordpress.org/news/2023/09/wordpress-6-4-beta-1/ https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/58281 https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/59166 https://elementor.com/help/requirements/ Show...

09.22.2023

EP464 – Fight for the Future

On this episode of WPwatercooler, we’ll be discussing Five for the Future—the initiative promoting the WordPress community’s contributions to the WordPress.org project—and how both sponsored and unsponsored contributors impact the WordPress project. Five for the Future Marketing & Communications Release Cycle Guide Democracy Dies in...

09.19.2023

EP463 - Not that kind of block - WPwatercooler

On this episode of WPwatercooler, the discussion centers around the WordPress community, its leadership, and the challenges faced by its contributors. Sé Reed talks about her recent “kerfuffle” with Matt Mullenweg on Twitter/X and why she thinks he designated her...

08.28.2023

EP462 – Summiting WordCamp US 2023

In this episode of WPwatercooler, the panel dives deep into the evolving dynamics of the WordPress community, discussing the influential role Gutenberg plays in core development and the tension between fully sponsored projects like Open Verse and neglected ones like...

08.14.2023

EP461 – Ten Years to Launch

In 2013, Suzette Franck, one of the original cohosts of the WPwatercooler, made a trac ticket suggesting the WordPress project “Add a ‘Contribute’ tab to the About page” of the WordPress Dashboard. After some discussion, the ticket fell dormant. Ten...

08.12.2023

EP460 - From Wish to Commit The WordPress 6.4 Wishlist

This week on WPwatercooler we’re talking with Nyasha about our wishes for WordPress 6.4. The roundtable digs deep into WordPress development, focusing on the importance and flexibility of custom fields and post types. A significant part of the conversation revolves...

08.11.2023

EP459 – What’s new in WordPress 6.3

This week on WPwatercooler were going to be discussing everything coming out in WordPress 6.3 and our thoughts on the new features https://github.com/courtneyr-dev https://make.wordpress.org/test/2023/06/27/help-test-wordpress-6-3/ https://make.wordpress.org/core/2023/07/18/wordpress-6-3-field-guide/ https://app.instawp.io/launch?t=beta-rc&d;=v2 https://make.wordpress.org/training/2023/06/07/information-sources-for-6-3 https://make.wordpress.org/core/2023/07/14/configuring-development-mode-in-6-3/ https://make.wordpress.org/training/2023/06/07/information-sources-for-6-3/ https://youtu.be/I2dvEbBxaqA

07.15.2023

EP458 - WordPress and an Industry in Flux

This week on the show we’re discussing layoffs, AI, integration, industry shrinkage, and dealing with Tech Bros (oh my!) Show notes and transcript: https://wpwatercooler.com/wpwatercooler/ep458-wordpress-and-an-industry-in-flux/

07.01.2023

EP457 – A Reusable Block By Any Other Name

This week on WPwatercooler we’re discussing the reusable block being renamed to Patterns. These patterns have sync and non-sync options allowing for them to be reusable in their state or to have their state synced between the other instances that are...

06.26.2023

EP456 - Gutenberg More Than WordPress

On this week’s episode of WPwatercooler, we delve into the ever-expanding influence of Gutenberg, the innovative website-building block technology. Known for its role in revolutionizing WordPress, Gutenberg is stepping beyond its birthplace and finding applications in an increasing number of...

05.30.2023

EP455 – Happy 20th Birthday, WordPress!

On this episode, we’re celebrating WordPress’s 20th birthday sharing some stories of the past and what were expecting from the future of the software and community that were quite fond of. Show Notes Panel Jason Cosper Jason Tucker Sé Reed...

05.28.2023

EP454 – WP.inc – Is There Room for Community in Corporate?

On this episode hosts Jason Tucker and Sé Reed will be joined by Guildenberg founder Jonathan Wold and Courtney Robertson Open Source Developer Advocate at GoDaddy to discuss the intersection of corporate influence and community in the world of WordPress. For 20 years, WordPress has been...

05.01.2023

EP453 – #WP20: Twenty Years of WordPress

This week on the show we’ll be discussing twenty years of WordPress. WordPress 20 WordPress Mercantile WordPress 15 Join the Marketing Team TRAC #6938 Whats your favorite WordPress moment?

04.21.2023

EP452 – Doom or Boom: AI in WordPress

This week on WPwatercooler, join your hosts Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, and Jason Cosper for a captivating conversation exploring the dynamic world of AI in the realm of WordPress. Together, they’ll discuss how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing various aspects of...

04.20.2023

EP451 – Accelerating WordPress w/ Jonathan Wold

This week on WPwatercooler Sé Reed and Jason Cosper will be talking with Jonathan Wold about some of the economic and development problems facing plugin-based businesses in the WordPress ecosystem, and his new plan to help. https://guildenberg.com Summary In EP451 of WPwatercooler, titled...

04.07.2023

EP450 – Phase 3 of the WordPress Enigmatic Gutenverse

Join us for an exciting episode of WPwatercooler, where Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, Jason Cosper, and special guest Lesley Sim dive into the highly anticipated WordPress Phase 3: Collaboration. Building upon the success of previous phases which introduced...

03.24.2023

EP449 – A Spring Clean WordPress Routine – WPwatercooler

On this episode, EP449 – A Spring Clean WordPress Routine – Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, and Jason Cosper will dive into the topic of spring cleaning your WordPress website. With the arrival of spring, it’s the perfect time to give...

03.19.2023

EP448 - Nothing is certain but CPTs & taxes

In this episode of WPwatercooler, hosts Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, and Jason Cosper dive into the world of Custom Post Types and taxonomies. They discuss the popular CPTUI plugin and explore the new Custom Post Types management feature recently...

03.10.2023

EP447 - What's New in WordPress 6.2?

On this episode of WPwatercooler guest Courtney Robertson is joining Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, and Jason Cosper will be discussing the upcoming release of WordPress 6.2. The release is just around the corner, and it's packed with exciting...

02.24.2023

EP446 - WordCamp Asia Brings the Heat

On this episode Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, and Jason Cosper will be speaking with Nyasha Green and Courtney Robertson about WordCamp Asia, the recent WordCamp they both attended in Bangkok. WordCamp Asia Recap for 2023 WordCamp Asia forever has...

02.22.2023

EP445 - WordPress Apps: The Big Unbundling

This week on the show we're going to be discussing the unbundling of apps by Automattic - WordPress, Jetpack, and even Woocommerce! If you enjoy our content please consider sharing it with a friend, live or after the...

02.13.2023

EP444 - WordPress and the Beginner's Mind

This week, we will delve into the world of WordPress and explore new ways of approaching problems and maintenance through the lens of the beginner's mind. Discover how embracing a Zen-like approach can help you tackle complex WordPress issues and...

01.27.2023

EP443 - WordPress Fields API with Scott Kingsley Clark

This week on WPwatercooler were talking with Scott Kingsley Clark about the WordPress Fields API and how you can get involved in helping build this out. This and future work will be organized through the WordPress Slack channel #core-fields Compare WP...

01.23.2023

EP442 - Little Contributor, Big Community: Navigating the WordPress Landscape

This week on the show Jason Cosper & Sé Reed will be joined by Courtney Robertson to talk about the scope of the modern WordPress landscape. Links: Big Picture Goals 2023 – WordPress.org Project Set up a...

01.13.2023

EP441 - Little Plugins, Big Help

This week on WPwatercooler we're going back to basics and will be talking about plugins we're using that help us in big ways. WordPress is an amazing system that allows for all sorts of expandability with plugins big and small...

12.30.2022

EP440 - Year in review and forward at 2023

Show notes and transcript On this episode of WPwatercooler lots of topics were discussed looking back at 2022 and what's to come in 2023. Topics include the use of artificial intelligence in WordPress, Sé and crew launching the WP Community...

12.18.2022

EP439 - State of the Word 2022 Recap

This week on the show we'll be recapping the recent State of the Word 2022 event that occurred in New York City on December 15th at 1 pm local time. An in-person audience was in attendance and the video was...

12.16.2022

EP438 - Content Creation for a WordPress Brand

This week on the show we're talking with Doctor Popular about content creation for a WordPress brand. Doc Pop is no stranger to creating content, he is a Content Strategist at WP Engine where he writes blog posts and is an...

12.04.2022

EP437 - Funding the Dream with the WP Community Collective

On the show were joined by the founding directors of the WP Community Collective: Courtney Robertson, Katie Adams Farrell, and our very own Sé Reed. We’ll chat about what the WPCC is, its mission to support the WordPress community, and how you can...

11.18.2022

EP436 – A New Dimension of WordPress

This week on WPwatercooler we’re discussing 3D in WordPress with Anthony Burchell Software Engineer at @wpengine Building platform for shared 3D experiences at @xp_portal @open_metaverse https://xpportal.io/ Panel Anthony Burchell Jason Tucker Sé Reed

11.12.2022

EP435 – WordPress Takes Flight: Community in a Post Twitter World

This week on WPwatercooler we’ll be discussing how Twitter has been a big part of the WordPress community space for more than a decade. With the fate of the platform up in the air, many WordPressers are staking out...

10.28.2022

EP434 - Speaking of Diversity

This week on WPwatercooler Jill Binder will be joining us to talk about the #WPDiversity initiative. As part of the Diverse Speaker Training Group on the WordPress.org Community Team, Jill has been hosting an ongoing series of workshops around the world, focusing...

10.21.2022

EP433 – WordPress 6.1: For Those About to Block

This week on WPwatercooler we’ll be discussing the upcoming WordPress 6.1 release and what we have seen so far in the release candidate. Beta 1 Feature Freeze: September 21, 2022 – Testing and Bug Fixes Release Candidate 11: October...

10.14.2022

EP432 – Solutions to the Active Growth Problem

This week on WPwatercooler we will continue our discussion with John James Jacoby and Matt Cromwell from EP23 of Dev Branch about the WordPress plugin repo’s Active Install Growth Chart. In this episode, we’ll focus on the effects of the removal...

09.30.2022

EP431 – Yes, Even in WordPress: The Major Problem of Microaggression

This week on WPwatercooler were discussing the major problem of microaggression. Enough with this woke stuff: and other racist speech you can unlearn masterwp.com Reverse Racism Is Not Real – underrepresentedintech Workshop: How to Be An Ally – allienimmons.com...

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