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In 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.

With enough words spoken to fill the Harry Potter series three times over, BobWP shares some fun numbers on this 8th year of the podcast.

For Open Channels FM 2025 has been a windy pathway that has led to a sweet spot for us in 2026.

Sandra, COO and CMO at Grade, and Tim, CMO at BigScoots, dive into the art of forging impactful partnerships in the WordPress world. They discuss how dual roles influence strategic thinking and the importance of complementary products for enhancing customer value. Tim highlights successful collaborations like Mediavine, while both emphasize shared values and communication styles as crucial for partnership success. They also explore metrics for measuring success and the need for continual investment to sustain these vital relationships.

Birgit Pauli-Haack, a Gutenberg and block-editor expert, shares her insights on the new Notes feature that streamlines editorial reviews, while also highlighting various block enhancements in WordPress 6.9. Krupa Nanda, a QA engineer, emphasizes the importance of edge-case testing and community involvement to enhance release confidence. Together, they discuss developer tools, the versatile Abilities API, and how to improve user experience through features like stretchy text and intuitive block management, all aimed at making WordPress more accessible and powerful.

Zach and Carl reflect on their transformative year in 2025, sharing insights from major industry events like CloudFest. They discuss the dynamic formats of hackathons and the launch of their new partnership with BuiltFast. AI's influence on coding workflows and the evolving WordPress ecosystem also takes center stage. Personal growth journeys, including health improvements and setting boundaries, are explored. As they look ahead to 2026, they emphasize the importance of gratitude and continuous learning.

In this episode, host Anne Bovelett sits down with Troy Chaplin, a well-known figure in the WordPress community and an advocate for web accessibility. Together, they dive into the importance of accessibility in web development, sharing personal stories about what sparked their passion for the topic and how it has influenced their careers. You’ll hear […]

BobWP is back sharing his podcast gear and software tips for all podcasters, offering insights on mics, interfaces, and AI tools to streamline production.

Bob and Nathan explore the chaos of browser tabs. One hoards thousands, while the other balances life with two. Tune in for witty banter, tech quirks, and questionable life advice.

In this episode, Anne Bovelett discusses web accessibility with Marc Haunschild, emphasizing its benefits and challenges. They provide practical advice for developers, advocate for diverse teams, and promote small, iterative changes toward inclusivity.