Open Channels FM
Open Channels FM
Open Channels FM brings you conversations and insights from the people shaping the open web. Through our channels 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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May 26, 2025 • 48min
WordPress Multilingual, Translation and Community
In this episode of The WordPress Way, listen to shared insights on translating WordPress, performance boosts, community involvement, and future multilingual features. Discover the ongoing need for translators and collaboration in WordPress.
May 22, 2025 • 45min
WordCamp Europe 2025 Organizers Share Insights
This special episode is all about WordCamp Europe 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, highlighting organizers' insights on inclusivity, accessibility, childcare, workshops, and volunteer opportunities for attendees.
May 20, 2025 • 14min
One For the Road Straight from PressConf
During PressConf 2025, hosts and guests highlighted the significance of in-person connections within the WordPress community, emphasizing candid conversations, relationship-building, emotional moments, and the event's business focus, inspiring future gatherings.
May 13, 2025 • 35min
A Recap of PressConf 2025
The episode of WordPress Event Talk discusses PressConf, led by new host Michelle Frechette. Our hosts share insights on networking, event structure, participant feedback, and the unique atmosphere of the event, emphasizing community and business focus.
May 8, 2025 • 4min
Bits and Pieces of the Channel with BobWP
In this episode, Bob discusses updates for WordCamp Europe, including minor show name changes, a new host announcement, and the relocation of daily posts to his personal blog.
May 6, 2025 • 26min
All Things WordCamp Lisboa 2025
In this episode, BobWP chats with WordCamp Lisboa organizers Hacer and Marco about the upcoming event, highlighting the new Community and Contribution Day, diverse sessions, language inclusivity, and the importance of community spirit.
May 5, 2025 • 23min
Unlocking Creative Content Management in WordPress
In this episode of Content Sparks, Derek Hanson discusses WordPress content management with BobWP, highlighting its flexibility and creativity for blogs, presentations, and multimodal content strategies.
Apr 24, 2025 • 1h
First-Time Contributors and WordPress 6.8 Enhancements
In The WordPress Way episode, host Abha and guests, Birgit and Joe, discuss the WordPress 6.8 release. These core contributors highlight improvements for user experience, including design tools, accessibility updates, and performance enhancements, alongside the community's impressive contribution efforts.
Apr 22, 2025 • 32min
The WordPress Media Ecosystem
In this episode of Content Sparks, hosts Rae Morey and BobWP explore the significance of media in the WordPress ecosystem, emphasizing relationship-building between businesses and journalists.
Apr 17, 2025 • 20min
What Enterprises Need from DXPs in 2025: Beyond Vendor Agendas
Host Krim discusses Digital Experience Platforms (DXPs) with insights from Dan Drapeau. Key topics include CMS fragmentation, vendor lock-in, AI's role in DXPs, and strategic priorities for 2025.
