Crossword
Jonathan Wold & Luke Carbis
Perspectives on WordPress and the Open Web.
Episodes
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Aug 2, 2023 • 15min
WordPress 6.3
Luke and Jonathan talk about the highlights of WordPress 6.3, the steady transformation from blogging platform to operating system and the need for a contributor focused event in similar fashion to Apple's WWDC.
Jul 24, 2023 • 15min
Welcome Back
Luke and Jonathan break into the new season talking about WordPress hosting, conflicts of interest, the importance of onboarding and the products that do it well (Luke also seems to have no idea what season we are recording).
May 20, 2023 • 15min
Finale
In the season final Luke and Jonathan discuss their future as professional e-sports athletes before returning to reality and talking about what happens when your product's functionality comes to the WordPress core.
8 down: while( have_posts() )
May 13, 2023 • 15min
WordCamp Evolution
In this episode Luke and Jonathan talk about WordCamps, how they are evolving and how they can foster the development of the WordPress community into the next generation. They also talk about the WordPress/Furry connection and Luke's hidden musical talent.
11 across: Pre-designed layout
May 4, 2023 • 15min
Reminiscing
As WordPress turns 20 Jonathan and Luke reminisce about how WordPress has grown. They also explore the rapid leaps forward we are now experiencing due to AI. If you listen closely, you will also hear Luke get embarrassed by the name of one of his earliest companies.
6 Down: Twenty Twenty-Two was inspired by…
Apr 27, 2023 • 15min
Opportunities & Ecommerce
In today's episode of cynic versus fanboy, (uh, I mean Crossword ) Luke and Jonathan discuss the gap between WooCommerce and Shopify plus the opportunities in the ecosystem.
**10 Across**: Open this on GitHub
Apr 21, 2023 • 15min
Guildenberg
Luke and Jonathan talk about Guildenberg, why Luke doesn't love the name, WordCamp Asia, and the downside of hosts buying WordPress plugins.
5 Down: Translation, but shorter.
Dec 29, 2022 • 15min
End of Year
Luke and Jonathan talk about cricket, look back at WordPress in 2022, touch on ClassicPress, and look ahead to 2023.
9 Across: Stringify JSON
Dec 22, 2022 • 15min
State of the Word
Luke and Jonathan talk about remote work, then jump into State of the Word, sharing highlights, exploring Luke's reawakening interest in WordPress, and finding something to disagree on in the end.
3 Down: 5.9
Nov 11, 2022 • 15min
Charming
Luke and Jonathan discuss a particular update in WordPress 6.1, why we'd like to see more hosting providers, and the voice of WordPress.
7 Across: WCEU22 was in…
