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Seriously, BUD?

A weekly podcast featuring an unexpected conversation from someone in the WordPress Community.

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All Episodes

42:25

Robbie Adair

Seriously, BUD? ·

2025/01/24

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with a woman who is an irrepressible gadget geek and is a hoot wherever she goes. Robbie Adair discusses her familial relationships, early life, and career journey in an engaging interview with Bud, touching upon significant personal and professional experiences. She reveals her family dynamics, mentioning her brother who worked with her at her web agency, and another sibling who passed away young. Robbie also reminisces about her parents, their life i...

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Leonardus Nugraha

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2025/01/17

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with a guy who probably knows it's not a good idea to walk dogs and ride his bike at the same time. Here, we have an unexpected conversation between Bud and Leo, a personable and engaging guest from Indonesia. Initially, Leo discusses his name pronunciation and his move from Jakarta to Bogor, emphasizing Jakarta's traffic and pollution contrast with Bogor's cooler, hilly environment. The discussion then shifts to Leo's education, detailing his 14-year ...

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39:13

Andrew Palmer

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2025/01/10

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with a bootstrapping serial entrepreneur who is always looking for something new to do.In this episode, Andrew Palmer shares details about his complex personal life and entrepreneurial journey. He begins by discussing his familial relationships, highlighting his connections with an ex-wife and an ex-partner. He maintains a friendly relationship with his ex-wife, with whom he has a daughter, and lives with his ex-partner due to their enduring friendship...

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28:38

Anna Hurko

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2025/01/03

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with a woman from Kherson, Ukraine, trying to stay safe while running a WordPress business in the middle of a war. This episode features an interview with Anna Hurko, a Ukrainian currently in Romania due to the war in her homeland. Host Bud welcomes Anna, acknowledging his mispronunciation of her name and discusses her experiences during the war and her current location. Anna shares the difficulties faced by her family in Ukraine, including frequent bo...

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8:51

2024 Year In Review

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2024/12/27

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation between me, myself, and I as I put a bow on my first year as a podcaster.

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29:37

Adrian Tobey

Seriously, BUD? ·

2024/12/20

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with a young entrepreneur who is never going to work a day in his life.The podcast episode titled "40 - Adrian Tobey" features a conversation between Bud and Adrian Tobey. Bud starts the episode by asking Adrian about fixing foundation cracks with expansion polyurethane foam, leading to Adrian recounting how he tackled a water leakage issue in his basement after a significant snowmelt in Canada. He explains the process of using epoxy and polyurethane f...

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38:25

Cory Miller

Seriously, BUD? ·

2024/12/13

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation between two guys who know what it's like to struggle with mental illness. This episode of "Seriously Bud" features a heartfelt conversation between Bud and Cory Miller. The dialogue opens with Bud welcoming Cory and discussing their mutual unfamiliarity, leading into talks about Cory's origins in Oklahoma City and connections with notable people in the tech community. As they delve deeper, Cory shares his story of how he met his wife, Lindsay, highligh...

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29:16

Aaron Campbell

Seriously, BUD? ·

2024/12/06

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with an outgoing introvert who lives in the middle of nowhere.Aaron Campbell appeared on "Seriously Bud" and discussed his journey as an outgoing introvert, clarifying that being shy and being introverted are not the same. Aaron finds social interactions rewarding but also exhausting, and emphasized the importance of understanding one's own energy dynamics. He talked about his struggle with running a business while realizing his introverted nature, ult...

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34:34

Piccia Neri

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2024/11/29

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with a woman who is Tuscan forever, no matter where she lives. In this episode, Piccia Neri dives into the unique aspects of her name and her life journey. She starts by explaining how her name, which isn't her official name, often garners intrigue, particularly because it doesn't exist in Italy. Despite living in multiple countries, including the UK and Spain, she has retained her distinct name. In Spain, however, her legal name takes on a comical exi...

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32:35

Topher DeRosia

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2024/11/22

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with a Michigander who knows a good story when he sees one and can tell a few too. The interview, led by Bud, begins with a discussion about Topher’s adventurous experiences in aviation, including an intriguing anecdote where Topher piloted a plane over the Bering Sea during a mission trip to Alaska. Topher recounts his passion for aviation and aerospace, sharing that he earned his pilot’s license in the early 90s but hasn't flown since. The conversati...

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33:31

Katie Keith

Seriously, BUD? ·

2024/11/15

Send us a text An unexpected conversation with a British expat who's very plugged into the WordPress world. Katie Keith, co-founder of a web design and WordPress plugin business, shares her journey and experiences in an interview with Bud. The conversation starts with her recounting how she met her husband at Sheffield University, transitioning from friends to partners despite their geographical differences. Katie's academic background in English and philosophy did not directly correlate...

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29:38

Mike Auteri

Seriously, BUD? ·

2024/11/08

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with a Jersey boy who works persistently to gather up the WordPress Community. In this episode, Mike and Bud have a casual conversation, delving into their personal histories, college experiences, relationships, and current lives. Bud and Mike's camaraderie is evident throughout as they exchange anecdotes and jest about their shared experiences. Mike recounts his college journey at what is now Stockton University and his shift from computer scienc...

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22:32

Matt Medeiros

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2024/11/01

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with a contrarian who defies gravity while he represents the blue collar digital worker. The conversation between Bud and Matt Medeiros offers a fascinating glimpse into Matt's background, interests, and professional journey. Bud welcomes Matt to the show and discovers that Matt lives about an hour south of Boston, close to Providence, Rhode Island. As they chat about their respective locales, Matt reveals his lifelong connection to the Boston area and...

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26:32

Taco Verdonschot

Seriously, BUD? ·

2024/10/25

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with a guy who got hired at Yoast because he had no skills. This episode features an engaging conversation between Bud and Taco Verdonschot, who discuss various aspects of Taco's life and work. They begin by acknowledging the challenging Dutch pronunciation of Taco's last name and move into a discussion about his sense of privilege. Taco attributes his privileged status to his location in Western Europe, successful career, and happy family life.The con...

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36:57

Hans Skillrud

Seriously, BUD? ·

2024/10/11

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with a mid-western entrepreneur who is married to his work. The interview starts with Bud welcoming Hans to the show, asking him about his location, and their mutual interest in Chicago sports. Hans shares that he lives in the suburbs of Chicago and prefers outdoor activities like fishing and camping post-COVID-19. They discuss his previous residence near Wrigley Field and his experiences attending games there. Hans also reminisces about his time livin...

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24:10

Elena Brescacin

Seriously, BUD? ·

2024/10/04

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with an inspiring blogger who tests WordPress software to ensure it works for everyone.On this episode of “Seriously Bud?”, I had the pleasure of chatting with Elena Brescacin, who joined me all the way from Treviso, Italy. We dove into her background and life in a tranquil town near Venice. Elena talked about what it’s like living in such a peaceful place, confirming that it’s a great spot to visit if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of cities...

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24:13

Rich Tabor

Seriously, BUD? ·

2024/09/27

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with a thoughtful guy who is precise with everything he touches. The interview begins by introducing Rich Tabor, a musician and designer who shares his journey of picking up the electric guitar, which started from playing the acoustic guitar during his college years as a way to connect with a friend and explore creativity. Over time, he's developed a deep appreciation for music, particularly inspired by bands like Red Hot Chili Peppers. Rich discusses ...

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28:43

Raquel Manriquez

Seriously, BUD? ·

2024/09/13

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with a Native American who knows how to win people over with a smile. In my conversation with Raquel Manriquez on Seriously Bud, we started with a light-hearted question about swearing. Surprisingly, Raquel didn’t start cursing until she was 38 years old! Raised in a strict evangelical household, where not even “darn” was allowed, swearing was completely foreign to her. She credits her upbringing for her late start with colorful language, but now she e...

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29:04

Sabrina Zeidan

Seriously, BUD? ·

2024/09/06

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with a Ukrainian refugee who knows a thing or two about fixing homes in Spain. In my recent conversation with Sabrina Zaden on Seriously Bud, we kicked things off by discussing her latest adventure—using a jackhammer to break through a wall in her house. Sabrina explained how she’s renovating a 124-year-old home in the Spanish countryside, transforming it into her dream space. It’s an ongoing project, and despite the challenges, she enjoys the pro...

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27:57

Samah Nasr

Seriously, BUD? ·

2024/08/30

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with a WordPress community builder who fosters diversity with a smile.In my conversation with Samah Nasr, I learned about her deep love for horror movies, a passion she’s carried since her teenage years. She enjoys the thrill and adrenaline rush that these films provide, finding particular enjoyment in movies like The Exorcism of Emily Rose and the Saw series. This enthusiasm for horror connects her with others who share similar interests, like Nyesha ...

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