Open Channels FM: Navigating AI’s Impact on the Open Web, Freedom, and the Future of Technology
In 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.
Introducing MemberPress AppKit – Build Your Own Branded Mobile App Without Writing Code

Ever dreamed of seeing the mobile app of your membership site or course in the App Store and Google Play? Imagine your members pulling out their phone and tapping your app on their home screen. That means they can instantly dive into your courses, community discussions, and exclusive content without worrying about multiple browser tabs […]
Matt: Something Big
Think back to February 2020. If you were paying close attention, you might have noticed a few people talking about a virus spreading overseas. But most of us weren’t paying close attention. The stock market was doing great, your kids were in school, you were going to restaurants and shaking hands and planning trips. If […]
#204 – Russell Aaron on the Hidden Settings Page You Never Knew Existed options.php
Transcript [00:00:19] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox Podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress. The people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in this case, the hidden settings page you never knew existed, options.php. If you’d like to […]
Open Channels FM: The Overlooked Backbone of Open Source: Voluntary Work Amid Modern Pressures
In a tech-centric era, volunteer-driven open source projects face a precarious future. As pressures mount, these unsung heroes risk burnout, jeopardizing our digital safety and stability. How long can they hold on?
Open Channels FM: AI Meets Woo: The Future of Ecommerce is Already Here
In this episode of Do the Woo, hosts Katie and James discuss WooCommerce and AI with guest James LePage, exploring new features, tools, protocols, and the future of e-commerce.
HeroPress: WordPress and Its Community: Designing a Life of Freedom – WordPress y su comunidad: el diseño de una vida libre

Este ensayo también está disponible en español. This is my story with WordPress, a tool that changed the way I work and how I connect with the world. The Starting Point: From Sociology to Design I am often asked how someone with a degree in Sociology ended up specializing in web design and development. My […]
Open Channels FM: 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.
Matt: Leadership at the Peak

I want to start by thanking the Automattic board, and in particular General (Ret.) Ann Dunwoody, for encouraging me to step away from the endless work of being CEO of Automattic to focus on training and development. Ann, as one of this generation’s great leaders, did it herself before recommending it. She took the course […]
Open Channels FM: Open Channels FM New YouTube Channel
The rebranded content will feature audio and video episodes. Founder BobWP will share the backstory soon. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.