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Seriously, BUD?

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

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35:28

Zack Katz

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2025/11/07

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with a New Englander who has the loftiest view of anyone in the WordPress Community. In a recent episode of 'Seriously, Bud,' host Bud engages in a rich conversation with Zach Katz, an avid movie lover and web developer, touching upon a variety of personal and professional topics. Zack starts by expressing his admiration for actor Benicio del Toro and his current renaissance, as well as his frustration with the quality of modern movie theaters

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33:28

Michelle Huffaker

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2025/10/31

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with a woman who visited a college roomate on a trip to San Diego with her husband and never left. The conversation with Michelle touches on her upbringing in New Orleans, Louisiana, and her educational journey. Michelle describes her nerdy childhood and the move to a specialized high school in upstate Louisiana, which led her to attend college at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. Her experience at Pratt included studying communication design in an era before

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31:46

Jamie Marsland

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2025/10/24

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with an overconfident lover of learning who teaches WordPress to the world. In this engaging podcast episode, Bud warmly welcomes Jamie Marsland, expressing high admiration for his work and presentation qualities. Jamie and Bud share humorous anecdotes about their initial meeting in a noisy bar in Portland and briefly discuss the diverse accents in the UK. When delving into Jamie's childhood, he reveals his origins in the Cotswolds, a picturesque area in

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34:40

Lesley Sim

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2025/10/17

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with a woman who knew she was going to be a businessperson at age 10 and is a master at Ultimate Frisbee, Pickleball, and Free Diving.In this engaging conversation on Seriously Bud, Lesley Sim delves into her experiences with Ultimate Frisbee, a seven-aside game combining elements of American football and netball, played with a Frisbee aiming to score points by catching it in the end zones. Lesley provides insights into both the game's dynamics,

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45:37

Jon Penland

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2025/10/10

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with a dazzling leader who inspires everyone to be their best. In this conversation, John Penland shares his fascinating career journey, starting with an unexpected stint selling water pumps after losing his job in residential construction. Living in Northeast Georgia with his wife and a young child, John initially took a job running a drill press in a company known for its excellent workplace culture. Encouraged by his manager, John transitioned into sales,

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38:19

Jonathan Wold

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2025/10/03

Send us a textIn conversation with a competitor who relishes losing only if it means he’s learning.Jonathan Wold joins the show Seriously, BUD?, and discusses his thoughts on the detailed intake survey for the show, ultimately finding it novel and enjoyable. The interview reveals Jonathan's upbringing, marked by frequent relocations due to his entrepreneurial mother's determination to homeschool and support her family after the loss of his father. Jonathan describes his early experiences

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29:36

Ian Misner

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2025/09/26

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with someone who is WordPress's best kept secret. Ian Meisner shares his family activity of watching a curated list of top movies, as he chats with the host of Seriously Bud. He started the list with the IMDb Top 100 but customized it to include child-friendly films, leading to weekly family movie nights. His children have a particular affection for movies like 'Moana' and Marvel's 'Endgame.' Ian also touches on the challenges

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35:07

Amber Hinds

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2025/09/19

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with a woman who gave birth to 4 daughters and is having a positive impact on the world, one website at a time. In this episode, Amber Hines, born in New Hampshire and currently residing north of Austin, Texas, recounts her journeys across various states. Her travels were often prompted by her husband Chris's career as a chef, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Poughkeepsie, New York, and even Gillette, Wyoming. Amber and Chris eventually settled in Texas where

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50:05

Beth Soderberg

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2025/09/12

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with a sensitive human who treats everyone with respect, empathy and integrityIn this engaging conversation, Bud welcomes Beth Soderberg, an extroverted introvert who has excelled in the WordPress community and beyond. Despite initial perceptions of being mysterious and icy, Beth reveals herself to be a warm and empathetic person. She reflects on her shy childhood and how she has evolved over the years, becoming more outgoing and taking on public-facing roles

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40:37

Sandra Kurze

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2025/09/05

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with a woman who is all about optimization and getting the most out of life. In this engaging exchange, Sandra Kurze a seasoned trumpet player and technology professional, shares her unique journey. She recounts her experiences growing up in a small town in Germany, her passion for music, particularly playing the trumpet in both a traditional Bavarian band and a big band where she met her husband. Sandra discusses her transition from a small-town environment

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2:33

Seriously, BUD's End Of Summer Break At WordCamp US 2025

Seriously, BUD? ·

2025/08/29

Send us a text The final week of the summer finds me in Portland, OR, attending WordCamp US. Meeting up with a lot of my past guests and getting a chance to talk with future guests of the show.

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8:51

Seriously, BUD? Is Taking A 2 Week Break

Seriously, BUD? ·

2025/08/22

Send us a text You need a break. I need a break. I have a brief message, and there's no guest this week.

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36:11

Winstina Hughes

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2025/08/15

Send us a text An unexpected conversation with a world class WordPress community builder.The podcast episode features a conversation between the host and Winstina Hughes, a long-time acquaintance from the WordPress community. They reminisce about their first meeting at a WordCamp New York City event, where Winstina served as a co-organizer and a Speaker Wrangler. The discussion then turns to Winstina's recent endeavors, including her passion for learning the violin - a pursuit she began

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32:50

Olga Gleckler

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2025/08/08

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with a fiction writer who is a super fan of small Russian indie bands. In this episode of 'Seriously, Bud,' the host engages in a candid conversation with Olga Glecker, a developer from St. Petersburg, Russia. The discussion begins with the correct pronunciation of her name and her childhood experiences growing up in a family of engineers. Olga talks about her educational background, initially aiming to study programming but ending up in computer

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35:08

Robert Jacobi

Seriously, BUD? ·

2025/08/01

Send us a text An unexpected conversation with a handlebar mustache who speaks multiple languages and makes dinner every night. The conversation with Robert Jacobi traverses a range of topics from the personal to the professional. It starts with a lighthearted discussion about his handlebar mustache, a result of the COVID-19 lockdowns, and his multilingual capabilities. Robert explains his bilingual roots, having first learned Polish as a child and picking up several other languages over the ...

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38:01

Zach Hendershot

Seriously, BUD? ·

2025/07/25

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with a childhood entrepreneur who admidts to being 110% nerd. The conversation begins with Zach Hendershot discussing his passion for gravel cycling, which he finds to be a perfect blend of road cycling and mountain biking. He appreciates how it allows for exploration and avoids traffic dangers while being less intensive than mountain biking. Bud mentions his own late discovery of cycling and their mutual love for experiencing places at a slower pace. Zach

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42:26

Michael Lofton

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2025/07/18

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with a guy who arranged charters to fly rock stars around and was once carded for being too old to buy wine at Walmart. In this episode of Seriously, Bud, the guest is Michael Lofton, who has an intriguing background in aviation and music. Michael unfolds his aviation journey, starting with flying a Cessna as a teenager, leading to a longer career in private aviation. He mentions his early musical interests and shares a humorous anecdote about being carded

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41:37

Donata Stroink-Skillrud

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2025/07/11

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with a world's leading authority on privacy, who received her law degree when she was 21. This episode features Bud and Donata Stroink-Skillrud as they discuss Donata's remarkable journey of achieving a law degree at the age of 21. Donata shares her accelerated educational path, beginning with early learning encouraged by her grandfather, then skipping grades and taking Advanced Placement classes, and finally completing college and law school faster

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45:51

Matt Graham

Seriously, BUD? ·

2025/07/04

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with a web development instructor who is working on a Bachelor of AI degree. Matt Graham, a longtime resident of Ontario, Canada, joined the show from Whitby, just east of Toronto. Despite being Canadian, Matt playfully claims he doesn’t have much of an accent—likely due to watching American TV. Unlike many Canadians, he doesn’t closely follow hockey, though he enjoys watching it socially. His real sports passion lies with baseball, especially the Toronto

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35:35

Marieke van de Rakt

Seriously, BUD? ·

2025/06/27

Send us a textAn unexpected conversation with an irrepressible dynamo whose magnetic smile brightens the world. In this engaging interview, Marieke van de Rakt discusses various aspects of her life, starting with her childhood memories in the Netherlands, her educational journey, and her academic achievements. Marieka reveals that she recently discovered she has ADHD, which affected her attention in school but didn't stop her from excelling as a student. Her academic endeavors culminated in a

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