Open Channels FM
Open Channels FM covers open source and the open web across four shows. Open Web Conversations is about where things are headed. Open Makers is about the work of building. Open Channels News covers what happened, fast. Channel 4 is for everything else worth talking about. Different formats, same focus, told straight.
All Episodes
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#648
All Things WordCamp Lisboa 2025
Host(s): Bob DunnListen/Show Notes/Transcript: All Things WordCamp Lisboa 2025In this episode, BobWP chats with WordCamp Lisboa organizers Hacer and Marco about the upcoming event, highlighting the new Community and Contribution Day, diverse sessions, language inclusivity, and the importance of community spirit.
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#647
Unlocking Creative Content Management in WordPress
Listen/Show Notes/Transcript: Unlocking Creative Content Management in WordPressIn this episode of Content Sparks, Derek Hanson discusses WordPress content management with BobWP, highlighting its flexibility and creativity for blogs, presentations, and multimodal content strategies.
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#646
First-Time Contributors and WordPress 6.8 Enhancements
Host(s): Abha ThakorListen/Show Notes/Transcript: First-Time Contributors and WordPress 6.8 EnhancementsIn The WordPress Way episode, host Abha and guests, Birgit and Joe, discuss the WordPress 6.8 release. These core contributors highlight improvements for user experience, including design tools, accessibility updates, and performance enhancements, alongside the community’s impressive contribution efforts.
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#645
The WordPress Media Ecosystem
Listen/Show Notes/Transcript: The WordPress Media EcosystemIn this episode of Content Sparks, hosts Rae Morey and BobWP explore the significance of media in the WordPress ecosystem, emphasizing relationship-building between businesses and journalists.
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#644
From Page Views to Conversions: Improving Products with Analytics
Guest(s): Derek AshauerListen/Show Notes/Transcript: From Page Views to Conversions: Improving Products with AnalyticsIn this episode of Woo ProductChat, James and Katie discuss user analytics with Derek Ashauer, emphasizing data-driven decisions for WordPress product owners, conversion tracking, and actionable insights for business growth.
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#643
What Enterprises Need from DXPs in 2025: Beyond Vendor Agendas
Guest(s): Dan DrapeauHost(s): Karim MarucchiListen/Show Notes/Transcript: What Enterprises Need from DXPs in 2025: Beyond Vendor AgendasHost Krim discusses Digital Experience Platforms (DXPs) with insights from Dan Drapeau. Key topics include CMS fragmentation, vendor lock-in, AI’s role in DXPs, and strategic priorities for 2025.
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#642
Bring Federated Events to Your WordPress Site
Guest(s): André MenrathHost(s): Matthias PfefferleListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Bring Federated Events to Your WordPress SiteIn this episode host Matthias Pfefferle dives into the world of decentralized social networks and the open web, specifically focusing on the Fediverse, with guest André Menrath. André shares his unconventional journey into software development, driven by his passion for events and democracy, and his vision for a federated future. They explore the challenges and…
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#641
How to Balance Managing Hundreds of Web Sites and Avoiding Burnout
Guest(s): Philip LevineListen/Show Notes/Transcript: How to Balance Managing Hundreds of Web Sites and Avoiding BurnoutIn this WP Agency Track episode, hosts Cami and Marcus interview Philip Levine, owner of South Florida Web Advisors, discussing his evolution from static sites to WordPress, emphasizing networking, automation, and work-life balance.
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#640
Content Updates
Host(s): Bob DunnListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Content UpdatesIn episode 640, BobWP announces his newsletter “Do the Woo Query,” introduces a posts with a daily thought, and explains the name change to BobWP Unplugged.
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#639
Real Stories About Navigating the Accessibility Landscape
Guest(s): Bud KrausListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Real Stories About Navigating the Accessibility LandscapeIn this podcast episode, hosts Anne Bovelett and BobWP, along with guest Bud Kraus, explore ecommerce accessibility, discussing user experiences, challenges, and the importance of inclusive web design for all users.
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#638
Networking Pitching and Looping Through Europa Park at CloudFest
Listen/Show Notes/Transcript: Networking Pitching and Looping Through Europa Park at CloudFestIn this episode hosts discuss CloudFest 2025, highlighting unique event experiences, innovative hackathon projects, networking opportunities, and a preview of upcoming CloudFest USA in Miami.
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#637
Michelle Frechette Joins Our Hosting Team
Host(s): Bob DunnListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Michelle Frechette Joins Our Hosting TeamBobWP announces Michelle Frechette as the new host for WordPress Event Talk.