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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#720
Navigating AI’s Impact on the Open Web, Freedom, and the Future of Technology
Listen/Show Notes/Transcript: Navigating AI’s Impact on the Open Web, Freedom, and the Future of TechnologyIn their Open Web Conversations podcast, Dave Lockie and Robert Jacobi banter about the evolving AI landscape, exploring challenges and opportunities related to technology, open source, and the future of work while emphasizing the importance of innovation, privacy, and digital freedom.
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#719
How AI and the Open Web Are Evolving Ecommerce
Guest(s): James LePageListen/Show Notes/Transcript: How AI and the Open Web Are Evolving EcommerceIn this episode hosts Katie and James discuss WooCommerce and AI with guest James LePage, exploring new features, tools, protocols, and the future of e-commerce.
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#718
Hey, What Do You Think About the Internet (and What We Might Have Lost)?
Listen/Show Notes/Transcript: Hey, What Do You Think About the Internet (and What We Might Have Lost)?Nathan and Bob reminisce about the “good ol’ days” pre-internet, lamenting over lost patience and tactile experiences while praising modern conveniences. It’s a nostalgic roast of technology’s double-edged sword.
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#717
Navigating Tech Shifts, Expanding Your Developer Toolkit
Listen/Show Notes/Transcript: Navigating Tech Shifts, Expanding Your Developer ToolkitZach Stepek and Carl Alexander discuss winter challenges, work-life balance, and AI’s impact on coding. They emphasize the importance of diversifying skills and adapting to tech changes for career longevity.
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#716
From Open Source Debates to Hosted Solutions and UI Challenges with WooCommerce Evolutions
Guest(s): Beau LebensListen/Show Notes/Transcript: From Open Source Debates to Hosted Solutions and UI Challenges with WooCommerce EvolutionsIn this episode guest Beau Lebens and hosts James and Katie chat about key WooCommerce topics, including community concerns, competitive advantages, AI developments, and the future of the WooCommerce ecosystem.
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#715
Underfunded PHP Tools: A Global Business Threat
Guest(s): Juliette Reinders FolmerHost(s): Anne-Mieke BovelettListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Underfunded PHP Tools: A Global Business ThreatIn this episode of Open Web, host Anne chats with Juliette, the sole maintainer of PHP_CodeSniffer. They dive into the challenges of maintaining crucial open-source projects, funding issues, and AI’s impact on software development.
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#714
Growing Agency Success with People-Centric Values and Open Source Education
Host(s): Anne-Mieke BovelettListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Growing Agency Success with People-Centric Values and Open Source EducationIn this episode, Anne Bovelett chats with Rahul Bansal and Aviral Mittal from rtCamp, highlighting the agency’s growth since 2009, commitment to accessibility, and innovative training programs in open source.
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#713
Open Channels FM v4.6 Release
Host(s): Bob DunnListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Open Channels FM v4.6 ReleaseIn this episode, BobWP announces the release of Open Channels FM version 7.0, detailing significant updates, rebranding changes, new hosting voices, and improved sponsorship strategies for a revamped podcast experience.
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#712
Matt Mullenweg Discusses Challenges and Growth in Modern Ecommerce
Guest(s): Matt MullenwegListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Matt Mullenweg Discusses Challenges and Growth in Modern EcommerceIn this episode hosts discuss WooCommerce’s evolution with Matt Mullenweg, exploring its advantages, community impact, and future innovations.
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#711
Making Accessibility Fun and Brain-Friendly for Web Developers and Designers
Host(s): Anne-Mieke BovelettListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Making Accessibility Fun and Brain-Friendly for Web Developers and DesignersIn this episode, Anne Bovelett chats with Gehirngerecht founders Nina Jameson and Tobias Roppelt, discussing their mission to promote digital accessibility through engaging workshops and tools.
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#710
Eight Years and 1.53 Million Seconds Later
Host(s): Bob DunnListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Eight Years and 1.53 Million Seconds LaterWith enough words spoken to fill the Harry Potter series three times over, BobWP shares some fun numbers on this 8th year of the podcast.
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#709
Do the Woo / Open Channels FM 2025 Pathway
Host(s): Bob DunnListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Do the Woo / Open Channels FM 2025 PathwayFor Open Channels FM 2025 has been a windy pathway that has led to a sweet spot for us in 2026.