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Keep up-to-date with the newest features, community voices and designs of Gutenberg, the new block editor of WordPress in this bi-weekly podcast hosted by Birgit Pauli-Haack, curator of Gutenberg Times and our special guest. It’s for designers, developers, DIY site owners and consultants. We don’t go deep. We’ll provide context and connect the dots.
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Oct 12, 2025 • 0sec
Gutenberg Changelog #122 – Gutenberg 21.8 and WordPress 6.9
In episode 122 of the GT Changelog podcast, host Birgit Pauli-Haack is joined by Beth Soderbergh, CEO of bethink Studio, to discuss the latest updates in Gutenberg 21.8 and WordPress 6.9. The conversation kicks off with reminiscing about past WordCamp experiences and transitions into a deep dive on block themes, evolving design tools, and the…

Sep 28, 2025 • 0sec
Gutenberg Changelog 121—Gutenberg 21.6 and 21.7, Block Theme Development, and Block Themes
In Episode 121 of the Gutenberg Changelog podcast, Birgit Pauli-Haack and Anne Katzeff dive into Gutenberg 21.6 and 21.7, touching on theme development, block themes, Figma workflows, Playground blueprints, and upcoming WordPress 6.9 features. They discuss enhancements to data views, grid layouts, the new accordion block, command palette improvements, block-level commenting for collaboration, accessibility updates,…

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Sep 6, 2025 • 0sec
Gutenberg Changelog 120—WordCamp US, Automattic Telex, Gutenberg 21.4 and 21.5, and the need for more blocks
In this engaging discussion, guest Sarah Norris, a developer and designer at Automattic, sheds light on the recent developments in the Gutenberg project. She shares insights from WordCamp US, emphasizing the introduction of new tools like the AI-driven Telex for easier block creation. The conversation explores the enhancements in versions 21.4 and 21.5, focusing on usability improvements and new blocks, such as the accordion and tabs. Norris highlights the community's vital role in shaping these updates and the ongoing need for more customization options.

Jul 26, 2025 • 0sec
Gutenberg Changelog 119 – WordPress 6.8.2 and 6.9, Gutenberg 21.1, 21.2, and 21.3 Releases
Birgit Pauli-Haack and guest Tammie Lister discuss the latest WordPress and Gutenberg updates, including WordPress 6.8.2 and 6.9, as well as Gutenberg plugin releases 21.1, 21.2, and 21.3. They highlight the renewed excitement around shipping features, the introduction of a core AI team, and significant developments such as Data Views, advanced admin design planning, and…

Jun 15, 2025 • 0sec
Gutenberg Changelog 118 – WordCamp Europe, WordPress New AI Team, the Pride Photo Drive, Gutenberg 20.9 and 21.0
Hosted by Birgit Pauli-Haack, with special guest Anne McCarthy, this episode dives into recent happenings in the WordPress ecosystem, including updates from WordCamp Europe, the launch of the new WordPress AI Team, the Pride Photo Drive initiative, and the latest Gutenberg releases (20.9 and 21.0). WordCamp Europe Recap The community celebrated new milestones, including all…

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May 11, 2025 • 0sec
Gutenberg Changelog 117 – WooCommerce Starter Theme and Blocks, WordCamp Europe, and Gutenberg 20.7 and 20.8
Ellen Bauer, the Product Lead at WooCommerce, discusses exciting advancements in the WordPress ecosystem. She dives into the innovative WooCommerce Starter Theme aimed at enhancing user experience and integration with extensions. The conversation also sheds light on the importance of community feedback and the potential of blog themes in e-commerce. Additionally, Ellen shares insights on using WordPress Playground for product demos and the latest Gutenberg updates. Enthusiastic travel plans add a personal touch to this engaging discussion!

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Apr 6, 2025 • 0sec
Gutenberg Changelog 116 – WordPress 6.8, Source of Truth, Field Guide, Gutenberg 20.5 and 20.6
JC Palmes, Principal Technical Manager at WebDev Studios and co-lead of WordCamp Asia, shares his insights on the latest advancements in WordPress 6.8 and Gutenberg. They discuss speculative loading for faster page performance, new functionalities in image and gallery blocks, and improvements for developers using community tools. Additionally, the conversation highlights the efficiencies of loading block assets and the importance of user feedback in enhancing the overall experience. JC’s experiences at WordCamp Asia also bring a fresh perspective on community engagement.

Mar 9, 2025 • 0sec
Gutenberg Changelog 115 – Gutenberg Releases 20.2, 20.3, 20.4, WordPress 6.8 and WordCamp Asia
Birgit Pauli-Haack and Jessica Lyschik talked about Gutenberg Releases 20.2, 20.3, 20.4, WordPress 6.8 and WordCamp Asia Show Notes / Transcript Show Notes Special guest: Jessica Lyschik Community Contributions What’s released What’s in active development or discussed Transcript Birgit Pauli-Haack: Hello and welcome to our 115th episode of the Gutenberg Changelog podcast. In today’s episode,…

Feb 2, 2025 • 0sec
Gutenberg Changelog #114 – Reflections on Gutenberg Times and Do the Woo
As Gutenberg Times celebrates its 7th anniversary, we discovered an amazing coincidence: Bob Dunn, better known as BobWP, launched the DoTheWoo network in the exact same week back in 2018. Today, Bob and I take you behind the scenes to share the origin stories of our WordPress journeys, explore how key ideas took shape, and…

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Jan 19, 2025 • 0sec
Gutenberg Changelog 113 – WordPress 6.8, Gutenberg 19.9, 20.0 and 20.1 Plugin Releases
In this engaging discussion, Tammie Lister, an OG Gutenberg developer and design consultant, shares insights on the latest WordPress updates. They delve into how AI tools like Bolt and Cursor are enhancing web development by promoting effective communication and creativity. The conversation highlights the upcoming WordPress 6.8 release, celebrating Gutenberg’s 200th release, and how evolving interfaces must keep pace with user needs. Tammie also discusses key enhancements in Gutenberg 20.0, balancing ease of use with coding skills.