
WP Builds
Web site building with WordPress. In this podcast we follow the hopeless exploits of David Waumsley and Nathan Wrigley as they try, and fail, to understand WordPress.
They know that they love building websites with WordPress, but the complexities of this awesome web building solution are always out of reach.
Not only are they not clever enough, but they just don't try all that hard
Latest episodes

Mar 4, 2025 • 1h 32min
This Week in WordPress #325
Today we're with Michellle Frechette and Andrew Palmer to discuss the WordPress news from the last week.

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Feb 27, 2025 • 52min
411 – Unity in WordPress: navigating fractures and embracing positivity with Simon Harper
Simon Harper, an expert in WordPress community dynamics, discusses the current challenges facing the WordPress community. He highlights the fragmentation sparked by a trademark dispute and explores the complexities of managing diverse opinions. Simon advocates for unity, emphasizing the need for collaboration and positive recognition to rebuild community ties. He also touches on the impact of money in open-source projects and the importance of uplifting contributions, offering strategies for fostering positivity amidst ongoing tensions.

Feb 20, 2025 • 54min
410 – Tony Zeoli thinks that radio’s not dead, it’s got an online future
Today, we're with Tony Zeoli, who shares his journey from being a DJ and club promoter to founding Netmix and developing radio station-related WordPress plugins. Tony discusses the history of Netmix, his experience with streaming audio online in the '90s, and his project's evolution into modern tools for radio stations on WordPress. He highlights the differences between live radio and podcasting, the ongoing relevance of radio, and introduces features of his "Radio Station" and "Radio Station Pro" plugins. Tony also narrates his move to North Carolina and involvement in academia and other startups. Go check it out...

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Feb 13, 2025 • 1h 23min
409 – What just happened? Episode 3. Funding, acquisitions, legal and events
Rae Morey, the publisher of therepository.email, dives into the latest happenings in the WordPress ecosystem. They discuss the launch of the new PressConf event and the recent release of WordPress 6.7. The conversation also touches on Group One's acquisition of GTmetrix and the ongoing legal battle between Automattic and WP Engine. Additionally, Rae shares insights on community contributions, governance shifts, and even hints at innovative developments in quantum computing by Google. It's a lively discussion packed with industry updates!

Feb 11, 2025 • 1h 36min
This Week in WordPress #324
The WordPress news from the last week. Join Nathan Wrigley, Michelle Frechette, Tim Nash and Corey Maass as we talk about the WordPress news from the past 7 days. It's always fun!

Feb 6, 2025 • 52min
408 – Bringing Bluesky and WordPress together with Daniel Post’s Autoblue plugin
Daniel Post, a WordPress developer from Amsterdam, discusses his innovative Autoblue plugin that connects Bluesky, a decentralized social network, with WordPress. He shares insights on Bluesky’s rapid rise and unique features, emphasizing its ad-free environment. The conversation highlights Autoblue’s capabilities like automatic post sharing and comment synchronization, aiming to enrich user engagement. Daniel also explores potential future features and the impact of decentralization on user data ownership in social networking.

Feb 4, 2025 • 1h 34min
This Week in WordPress #323
The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 27th January 2025. Join Nathan Wrigley, Michelle Frechette, Ross Morsali and Cami MacNamara as we talk about the WordPress News from this week.

Feb 3, 2025 • 1h 13min
407 – “At The Core” with Birgit Pauli-Haack and Anne McCarthy – Episode 2.
In this episode of WP Builds, I discuss recent developments in WordPress with guests Birgit Pauli-Haack and Anne McCarthy. They cover several significant updates, including collaborative editing features, phase three of the Gutenberg project, data views, style books, and the evolving WordPress Playground. The conversation highlights the practical applications and future implications of these features for developers and users. Birgit and Anne provide insights into ongoing and upcoming enhancements, aiming to make WordPress more versatile and user-friendly, especially for content creation and collaboration.

Jan 28, 2025 • 1h 30min
This Week in WordPress #322
The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 20th January 2025. Join us myself and Mark Westguard, Tim Nash, Marc Benzakein as we chat about the news from the previous 7 days.

Jan 23, 2025 • 40min
406 – InfluenceWP’s approach to WordPress community building with Ryan Logan
In this episode of WP Builds, I'm chatting with Ryan Logan about InfluenceWP, a platform connecting WordPress consumers with trusted partners, deals, and unbiased information. Ryan explains his background in IT and WordPress, the non-affiliation policy of InfluenceWP, and the ethical principles guiding the platform. He discusses the nominal paywall for consumers and collaboration opportunities, emphasising his commitment to community and moral integrity. Despite personal and financial investments, Ryan is motivated by his passion and the desire to give back to the WordPress ecosystem. Whether you’re a WordPress developer, an agency, or someone looking to build your first website, this episode offers insights into how you can find trusted resources and partners through InfluenceWP.
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