

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.
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Sep 5, 2025 • 19min
Expanding WordPress Capabilities with Angie and the Power of Multi-Agentic AI
Shilo Eish Yemini and Miriam Schwab from the Elementor team discuss their groundbreaking AI engine, Angie, designed to revolutionize the WordPress experience. They delve into how multi-agentic workflows can enhance creativity and optimize processes, while also introducing a marketplace for automation strategies. Angie’s innovative capabilities are highlighted, showcasing its task management and integration with other plugins. The conversation is lively, reflecting the vibrant community spirit at WordCamp US 2025.

Sep 3, 2025 • 47min
Building a Resilient Web with Arweave’s Vision for Decentralized Long-Term Content Storage
The episode features Dave Lockie having a conversation with Sam Williams about Arweave, a decentralized storage network addressing digital impermanence and promoting permanent information preservation.

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Sep 2, 2025 • 49min
Learn How WordPress Playground Revolutionizes Local Development Testing and Learning
Felipe Sintra, a Developer Relations Advocate at Automattic and a Google Developer Expert in web technologies, dives into the transformative WordPress Playground. He highlights its ease of use for both beginners and pros, showcasing how it simplifies local development and testing. The integration of AI and web assembly is explored, aiming to elevate web development experiences. Felipe also discusses the importance of collaboration in open-source projects, weaving in personal stories about community connection and culinary creativity!

Aug 14, 2025 • 39min
Maintaining Legacy Support in WooCommerce and WordPress While Building for the Future
In this episode, listen in as we discuss the significance of backward compatibility in WordPress, sharing insights from expert Gary Pendergast on technical challenges and real-world examples.

Aug 7, 2025 • 50min
Navigating Tech Careers, Global Moves, and the Rise of AI in the Workplace
Welcome to this episode of DevPulse, Expanding the Stack. Today, co-host Carl Alexander dives into a lively conversation with Nyasha Green, a software developer, project manager, and popular LinkedIn Learning instructor. Nyasha shares her journey as a tech generalist, discusses the ups and downs of juggling multiple jobs, and reveals how she found her true […]

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Aug 5, 2025 • 34min
The Real Impact of Sponsored Contributors on WordPress Progress and Innovation
Miriam Schwab, Head of WordPress at Elementor with 18 years in the field, and Amy Kamala, a WordPress developer and contributor since 2018, dive into the impact of corporate and individual contributions. They discuss how minimal efforts can greatly enrich the ecosystem and the importance of effective sponsorships at events like WordCamp. The conversation emphasizes building trust within the community, actionable engagement steps, and the balance between individual developers’ careers and their contributions, showcasing how collaboration drives innovation in WordPress.

Jul 31, 2025 • 36min
Learn, Share and Grow with the WordPress Developer Blog Community
In this episode, Abha Thakor chats with Justin Tadlock and Mary Baum about the WordPress Developer Blog, its value for developers, collaboration, and contributions.

Jul 29, 2025 • 42min
Designing for Clients Using Figma Systems and WordPress Block Themes
In the first episode of Publishing Flow, host Derek and Ash Shaw talk about how Figma transformed their WordPress workflow, enhancing design collaboration, client workflows, and even open-sourcing their design system.

Jul 24, 2025 • 39min
Managing Team Growth and Delegation in WordPress Plugin Businesses
In this episode of WP Behind the Builds series, host Mark Westguard chats with Maarten Belmans of Studio Wombat to explore the ins and outs of running a WordPress plugin business. Maarten shares his journey from leaving a cushy IT consulting job to traveling Australia and launching his first WordPress plugin. The conversation covers how […]

Jul 16, 2025 • 4min
Fresh Series, New Names, and the Power of Repurposed Content
BobWP shares insights on the podcast’s rebrand, focusing on evolving content, elevating community voices, and repurposing past episodes, plus series changes aimed at storytelling.


