Open Channels FM
Open Channels FM
Open Channels FM brings you stories and insights from the people shaping the open web and open source. Through our three channels Open Makers, Open Source Reach, and Open Web Conversations, we share real experiences from builders, developers, product makers, and community leaders worldwide. Discover how ideas become products, communities grow, and openness drives innovation. Each episode gives you inspiration and practical takeaways to help take your own ideas further.
Episodes
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Oct 14, 2025 • 31min
How Great Storytelling Builds Brand Loyalty and Differentiates Products
In this episode, Rae and Adam dig into why storytelling is key for brands to shine in WordPress, sharing tips on connection, differentiation, and authentic messaging.
Oct 9, 2025 • 35min
Bootstrapping a Successful WordPress Business Through Customer Feedback and Iteration
In this episode, Mark chats with Aurelio Volle from WPUmbrella about his journey in creating a WordPress management tool, maintaining customer focus, and the importance of community and transparency in business growth.
Oct 7, 2025 • 48min
How Decentralized Social Platforms Grew from Identica to Modern-Day Mastodon
Matthias Pfefferle discusses the Fediverse's origins and evolution with Evan Prodromou, highlighting decentralized social networks, protocols, privacy, and the future of federated systems.
Sep 30, 2025 • 26min
Surviving the WordPress Plugin Grind Growth, Marketing and Overcoming Burnout
In this WP Behind the Builds episode, guest Devin Walker discusses his transition from corporate IT to successful WordPress plugin development, focusing on GiveWP, WP Rollback, and lessons learned about business and community engagement.
Sep 25, 2025 • 44min
How a Global Cake Brand Was Built Using WooCommerce and Open Source Communities
In this episode, nurse-turned-baker Precious shares her journey of launching "Cakes in a Jar" with WordPress and WooCommerce, blending her Zimbabwean roots with a vibrant online brand.
Sep 23, 2025 • 1h 14min
Exploring WordPress, Textcasting, and Open Web Standards
In this episode of Fediverse Flows, Matthias Pfefferle chats with Dave Winer about the open web's evolution, emphasizing interoperability, linking, and decentralized publishing through WordPress, while discussing challenges faced by contemporary platforms.
Sep 16, 2025 • 7min
From Print Design to Podcasting, the Scenic Route to Creativity
In this episode, BobWP shares the launching his blog and podcast, Bob's Wild Pathways, filled with honest stories and insights from his creative adventures.
Sep 11, 2025 • 30min
The Changing Face of the WordPress Media Landscape and Its Impact on Brands
In this episode, Rae Morey and Adam Weeks dissect the intricate WordPress media landscape, discussing content types, monetization strategies, and effective marketing approaches for creators and companies alike.
Sep 10, 2025 • 39min
Sustainability, Authenticity, and Building Habits with Daily Videos
In this "Publishing Flow" episode, Mark Szymanski shares insights on his daily video journey, discussing inspiration, consistency, audience engagement, and the balance between authenticity and value creation.
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Sep 9, 2025 • 38min
The Founders of Podcaster Plus Share Product Development Experiences and Community Insights
Nathan Wrigley and Dan Mabee, co-founders of Podcaster Plus, dive into the evolution of their innovative WordPress plugin. They discuss customizing audio players and automation tools designed to simplify podcaster workflows. The duo also reflects on their experiences at a major London event, noting the increasing diversity in the podcasting community. They explore challenges in product development, the value of customer feedback for pricing strategies, and the vital role of community engagement in shaping their approach to open-source podcasting solutions.
