Open Web Conversations
Episodes
Podcasting 2.0: The Open Source Movement Reshaping How We Create and Consume Audio
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores Podcasting 2.0, highlighting community-driven enhancements to RSS, the balance of distribution platforms, and evolving podcast f...
Lessons from Two Decades of Open Source and the Social Internet
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Matthias Pfefferle chats with software engineer Will Norris, discussing his extensive contributions to open standards, federated...
FAIR Package Management for TYPO3
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Key figures from the FAIR TYPO3 hackathon discuss the platform-agnostic FAIR protocol, its integration with TYPO3, and advancements in digital goods d...
Building Better Web Security Through Layered Strategies and Collaboration
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Adam Weeks discusses cybersecurity strategies with Andrew Killen, Aaron Campbell, and Mart Virkus, exploring the collaboration e...
Connecting Decentralized Social Networks and Rethinking Interoperability
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this chat, Matthias and Ryan dive into Ryan's journey building tools like Bridgy to connect decentralized networks, emphasizing the importance of i...
Behind the Scenes at CloudFest Europe’s Playground for Cloud, Security, and Hosting Innovation
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Soeren, Myles and Robert discuss CloudFest 2026, highlighting its unique amusement park setting, various networking opportunities, and...
Navigating the Future of Partnerships and AI in the Open Web
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Stepek and Carl Alexander discuss the changing landscape of partnerships and web development communities, emphasizing the importance of collabora...
Navigating AI’s Impact on the Open Web, Freedom, and the Future of Technology
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In their Open Web Conversations podcast, Dave Lockie and Robert Jacobi banter about the evolving AI landscape, exploring challenges and opportunities ...
Hey, What Do You Think About the Internet (and What We Might Have Lost)?
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan and Bob reminisce about the "good ol' days" pre-internet, lamenting over lost patience and tactile experiences while praising modern convenienc...
Navigating Tech Shifts, Expanding Your Developer Toolkit
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Stepek and Carl Alexander discuss winter challenges, work-life balance, and AI’s impact on coding. They emphasize the importance of diversifyin...
Underfunded PHP Tools: A Global Business Threat
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Open Web, host Anne chats with Juliette, the sole maintainer of PHP_CodeSniffer. They dive into the challenges of maintaining cruci...
Delivering Customer Value Through Collaborative Ecosystem Partnerships
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Jonathan chats with Sandra from Greyd and Tim from BigScoots about forming strong partnerships in WordPress. They share tips on succe...
Growth, Hackathons, and Gratitude Lessons from an Eventful 2025
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Stepek and Carl Alexander recap their 2025 experiences, highlighting personal growth, industry events, business developments, and health journeys...
Open Tabs
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Nathan explore the chaos of browser tabs. One hoards thousands, while the other balances life with two. Tune in for witty banter, tech quirks,...
Building a Culture of Openness and Growth Around Accessibility in Tech
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Anne Bovelett discusses web accessibility with Marc Haunschild, emphasizing its benefits and challenges. They provide practical advic...
How Decentralized Social Platforms Grew from Identica to Modern-Day Mastodon
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matthias Pfefferle discusses the Fediverse's origins and evolution with Evan Prodromou, highlighting decentralized social networks, protocols, privacy...
Lessons from Blogging and the Evolution of the Open Web
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Fediverse Flows, Matthias Pfefferle chats with Dave Winer about the open web's evolution, emphasizing interoperability, linking, an...
Building a Resilient Web for Decentralized Long-Term Content Storage
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The episode features Dave Lockie having a conversation with Sam Williams about Arweave, a decentralized storage network addressing digital impermanenc...
A Journey Integrating AI Agents in WordPress Using MCP
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Emerging Tech, host Dave talks to Tole, an innovative developer who shares his journey from mobile to WordPress. He discusses his M...
Reinventing Careers and Building Resilience in Tech
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Carl chat with Mendel Kurland, sharing stories of resilience, reinvention, and the human side of tech, wrapping it all in laughs and life les...
What Enterprises Need from DXPs in 2025: Beyond Vendor Agendas
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Krim discusses Digital Experience Platforms (DXPs) with insights from Dan Drapeau. Key topics include CMS fragmentation, vendor lock-in, AI's rol...
Bring Federated Events to Your WordPress Site
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode , host Matthias Pfefferle brings us another Open Web Conversations and dives into the world of decentralized social networks and the open w...
Real Stories About Navigating the Accessibility Landscape
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, hosts Anne Bovelett and BobWP, along with guest Bud Kraus, explore ecommerce accessibility, discussing user experiences, chal...
Discovering the Impact of i2Coalition
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At CloudFest 2025, experts from i2Coalition and BigScoots discuss the importance of collaboration in the hosting industry, addressing legislative chal...
From Founding to Funding, an Entrepreneurial Journey
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jonathan Wold and Tammy Lister chat with Marieke van de Rakt, co-founder of Progress Planner. They discuss her teaching, investment p...
Exploring Composable CMS & Adobe Experience Manager Evolution
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode join hosts Brad Williams, Tom Willmot, and Karim Marucchi as they dive into the world of enterprise content management system. Special...
CloudFest Hackathon, Behind CMS Freedom
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Patricia and Dennis discuss their CMS Freedom project at the CloudFest Hackathon, aiming to simplify system transitions and preserve online content. T...
Decentralized Social Networks and WordPress
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the episode of Open Web Conversations, Matthias talks with Alex about the Friends plugin, decentralized networks, and transforming WordPress into a...
From ActivityPub to Open Web Ideas
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a new episode, BobWP introduces Matthias Pfefferle as a host, discussing the upcoming show "Open Web Conversations," with his focus on WordPress an...
Innovating with AI, a Journey from CTO to Entrepreneur
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Edwards shares his transition from WordPress CTO to founding DocsBot.ai, highlighting the importance of adapting to new technologies and iterati...
Do the Woo is Trailbazing the Fediverse
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do the Woo is on the Fediverse with multi-authors, audio distribution and more to come.
The Future of Distributed Social Media on WordPress
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Abha discusses WordPress's potential evolution into a distributed social media platform with Matthias and Robert, emphasizing communi...
From Code to Community, Open Source Contributions Matter
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jonathan Wold and Tammie Lister discuss contributions to the WordPress community, highlighting diverse contribution avenues, and the ...
Three AI Projects Happening at Automattic
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Automattic's current AI projects include the Jetpack AI Assistant for content creation, Odie chatbot for support, and Big Sky for website building. Th...
Inclusivity, Community Trust, and Fair Pay for Freelancers
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary: Host Birgit chats with Megan Rose and Mike Conley on fostering inclusive WordPress environments, including code of conduct processes and dive...
A Learning Journey to Accessibility
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Maestro Stevens from Iconic Template discusses accessibility in WordPress and WooCommerce, emphasizing its importance for all users. He also shares hi...
Monolithic CMS Products and Open Source CMSs and DXPs
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Karim and DXP expert Dan Drapeau discuss procurement challenges, monolithic vs. composable solutions, TCO, the role of agencies, and s...
Bridging WordPress & Drupal: Open CMS Insights
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Malcolm Peralty, an experienced figure in WordPress and Drupal, shares insights on the evolution of both platforms, his journey, and the future of con...
AI Transparency, Trust, and Ecommerce Impacts
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James LePage, founder of WPAI, chats about how AI is reshaping WooCommerce. He shares how AI can be a game-changer for WordPress developers and busine...
Stepping Outside the Niche Tech Bubbles
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's important to step outside the WordPress bubble for new perspectives and growth in business and personal life.
Insights from the 2023 State of Enterprise WordPress Survey
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Brad, Tom, and guest Mario discuss enterprise WordPress, highlighting functionality, cost-effectiveness, and leadership involve...
Open Source Sustainability, Contributing and Proposal Processes
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Open Talk on Open Source, hosts Courtney and Robert recap WordCamp Europe, highlighting open source sustainability and community ch...
Bridging Art and Blockchain through Digital Certification
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Norton, CEO of Verisart, discusses the intersection of art and technology, NFT evolution, and the future of digital assets.
The Buyer’s View, Scaling Enterprise in Open Source Software
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Karim and Tom are discussing enterprise challenges, including the perception of WordPress as a secondary CMS and its adaptability. It also touches on ...
What Accessibility Certification Means with Digital Products
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anne Bovelett and Regine Gessner discuss accessibility, emphasizing certification, challenges, and business opportunities.
Exploring Web Accessibility Success and Strategies
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Anne, Taeke, and Christian Behrends on the Do the Woo Accessibility podcast as they chat about web accessibility, share success stories, and prov...
The WP Includes Gender Equality in WordPress Businesses Survey
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rae Morey chats with Siobhan McKeown and Francesca Marano about the WP Includes' initiative, the gender equality survey, upcoming presentation, person...
Groundbreaker Talents, Opening Tech Opportunities for Young Women in Uganda
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about mentorship, sponsorship, and the impactful work of Groundbreaker, a program drives powerful experiences for mentors, talents, and the tech...
Advancing Web Accessibility with Ecommerce
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Anne and Taeke discussing their commitment to web accessibility, legal and ethical implications, and the business impact of accessibility.
Take the Gender Equality in WordPress Businesses Survey
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Gender Equality Survey by WP Includes seeks participation to improve gender diversity in WordPress businesses.
Coding Practices, PHP Nomad, and ChatGPT
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a geeky conversation, Alex Standiford discusses remote work, WordPress development, the potential of PHP Nomad and ChatGPT.
Empowering Diversity and Inclusion in Tech
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shanta Nathwani and Birgit chat about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the WordPress and tech community.
Valkey Taking Over Redis and Open Source Funding
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robert and Courtney discuss open source events, licensing changes in Redis, and the need for sustainable funding.
Open Talk on Open Source
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the premier episode of the series Open Talk On Open Source, hosts Robert and Courtney discuss their open source journeys and the need for collabora...
Simplifying Crypto Payments for Ecommerce
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation with Stijn Paumen, CEO of Helio, explores cryptocurrency, stable coins, and their impact on merchants.
Groundbreaker, Empowering Women in Tech in Uganda
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During CloudFest 2024, BobWP met with Groundbreaker, a nonprofit empowering young women in Uganda for tech careers through scholarships. Find more on ...
Finding Wins, Big and Small, in Accessibility
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anne and Taeke discuss the expansive realm of web accessibility, covering its intersection with profitability, society, and legal compliance. They inv...
You Don’t Need to be a Developer to Join a Hackathon
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Patricia, a non-developer and WordPress contributor, shares her experience and the value of having diverse skills at CloudFest Hackathon.
When Open Source Meets Urgency and Purpose
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Noel Tock from Human Made shares insights on WordPress limitations and the role of AI and the importance of learning product marketing deeply.
The Money Behind Funding Open Source
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode tackles a discussion on the importance of supporting open source projects in the WordPress space.
Exploring the WordPress Ecosystem: Products, Strategy, and Growth
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how AI SEO and content creation impacts the future of WordPress and WooCommerce with Dave Lockie and Alex Moss.
An End of the Year Review in Emerging Tech
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kathy and Dave discuss the influence of AI and blockchain on content creation, the rise of businesses using OpenAI API, and the poten...
Passkeys in WordPress: Why the Time Is Now
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Emerging Tech, Timothy Jacobs of SolidWP explores passkeys, a security tech for WordPress. Eliminating passwords, it uses biometric data, ensuring ...
Expanding WordPress Horizons Through Tooling
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you dive deep into Carls mind to learn more about what he built for WordPress, the end result is todays show.
Pulling the Curtain Back on WordPress, Woo and AI
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Dan takes you inside of Automattic and their own thoughts around WordPress, WooCommerce and AI.
WordPress & AI Innovation: What’s Changing and Why
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe has been building some very interesting prototypes in WordPress and AI, digging into several tools and wrapping his brain around the possibilities...
Making Money with Open Source Tools
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rob joins me today and chats about how you should still make money building products and services even if you are using a free open source tool.
How Emerging Tech Is Shaping Web Design and Development
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An introduction to our upcoming series with Brad Williams, Kathy Zant and Dave Lockie of new web technologies and WooCommerce/WordPress.
How Compliance Shapes Crypto Payment Operations
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy, Brad and Dave chat with Jonathan Wood from HAYVN chat about crypto payments and regulatory, two words you don't hear often together.
How a Hackathon Led to Web3 Payments Adoption
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From a hackathon to Web3 payments, Sebastian has quite the story and some fantastic insights into crypto.
Accepting Cryptocurrency in a WooCommerce Store
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Dowling, lead product for Coinbase commerce joins returning guest Dave Lockie from Automattic as the conversation covers accepting cryptocurren...
Social Platforms, Ownership, and the Open Web
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and David chat about their experiences with social media, covering Twitter's decline, LinkedIn's engagement, and their ventures into Mastodon and ...
Understanding WooCommerce’s Approach to Crypto Payments
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Keala Gaines from WooCommerce and Dave Lockie from Automattic chat about the relationship between WooCommerce and Crypto.
Building Your Community Without the Noise
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Active engagement and conversation can turn into unproductive noise. That is until you start to use the art of listening.
Design, Diversity and the Future of Human-Machine Dialogue
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John shares his visions and insights around diversity, design, AI and eCommerce while interweaving thoughts on WordPress and WooCommerce.
Why the Open Web Still Matters
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Campbell has a passion for the Open Web, open source and WordPress with the goal that everyone should have access to all things on the web.
Moving Between Open Source Platforms
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Moving from Joomla to WordPress is more than just the technical aspects. It reaches into the business of the entire ecosystems.
WordPress Five for the Future and Contributing
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Jin and Jeff Paul chat about what open source means to them, how to contribute and what it means to their professional and personal growth.
Culture, Conflict and Diversity in Open Source
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There was a lot of train of thoughts riding their rails in this show. The title says it all and lends to some very insightful conversation.
Innovative eCommerce with Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as Lisa and David give insights and perspectives when it comes to running an agency that builder Woo shops.