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The WP Tavern Jukebox is a podcast for the WordPress community. We interview people who are pushing change in how WordPress evolves. Plugins, Blocks, Themes, Community, Events, Accessibility and Diversity; we try to cover all the bases. Subscribe to be updated when we bring you new content.

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00:46:47

#197 – Johanne Courtright on Enhancing Gutenberg:...

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2025/12/10

In this episode, Johanne Courtright chats with Nathan Wrigley about her journey in WordPress development, focusing on enhancing the block editor (Gutenberg). She discusses her project, Groundworx, which adds features and custom blocks tailored for agencies and advanced users, such as improved breakpoints, colour palettes, and navigation options. They explore the challenges of shifting to full site editing, the 80/20 rule in WordPress Core, and the evolving ecosystem for block-based business models

00:41:44

#196 – Topher DeRosia on How Public Contributions...

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2025/12/03

In this episode, Nathan Wrigley chats with Topher DeRosia about the impact of doing things in public within the WordPress community. Topher shares how openness, community involvement, and generosity have shaped his career and personal life, reflecting on organic reputation and the balance between commercial and philanthropic forces in open source. They discuss the importance of giving back, building friendships, and the long-term benefits of sharing work, highlighting the value of supporting

00:49:11

#195 – Saumya Majumder on How Cloudflare Outages...

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2025/11/26

In this episode, Saumya Majumder joins Nathan Wrigley to discuss innovations at BigScoots, focusing on high-performance WordPress hosting and Cloudflare-powered architecture. They unpack the recent global Cloudflare outage, the complexities of internet infrastructure, and Cloudflare’s transparency in response. Saumya explains advanced caching technologies, BigScoots’ direct physical connection with Cloudflare, and their custom cache plugin, highlighting how these developments offer speed, security,

00:45:36

#192 – Joshua Bryant on How Dow Jones Is...

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2025/11/05

In this WP Tavern Jukebox podcast episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Joshua Bryant about how Dow Jones uses WordPress in a headless setup to power major news sites like the Wall Street Journal. Joshua shares how his team decoupled the Gutenberg editor, embedding it in a React application for super-fast, distraction-free publishing, crucial for breaking news. He explains the technical process, challenges faced, and the benefits for editorial workflows, highlighting the importance of time-saving and

00:37:27

#191 – Arnas Donauskas on AI-Powered Troubleshooting...

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2025/10/29

On the podcast today we have Arnas Donauskas from Hostinger. Arnas shares how Hostinger uses AI to help users build, fix, and optimise WordPress sites, automatically detecting errors, applying fixes, and improving performance. He highlights their AI’s 70% success rate in resolving issues, discusses ongoing improvements, and addresses the balance between automation and user control. The conversation also touches on the integration of AI with WordPress’ open source values and what’s next for AI-driven

00:47:36

#189 – Weston Ruter on Unlocking WordPress Performance

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2025/10/15

In this WP Tavern episode, Nathan Wrigley interviews Weston Ruter at WordCamp US in Portland. Weston shares insights from his presentation on WordPress performance, discussing improvements made by the Core Performance Team, including lazy loading, enhanced responsive images, and speculative loading. They explore the challenges of maintaining speed as plugins increase site complexity, browser and ecosystem collaboration, and upcoming features for WordPress 6.9. Weston talks about making performance

00:47:34

#182 – Michelle Frechette and Jonathan Desrosiers on...

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2025/08/20

On the podcast today we have Michelle Frechette and Jonathan Desrosiers, and we're here to unravel the key differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org. We explore the historical development, technical distinctions, and user experiences of both platforms, including issues of ownership, ease-of-use, open-source philosophy, community contributions, and the evolving feature sets. The discussion also touches on branding confusion, community perceptions, and the value of both approaches,

00:35:08

#179 – Mariya Moeva on the Impact of Google’s SiteKit...

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2025/07/30

In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Mariya Moeva from Google about Site Kit, Google's official WordPress plugin. Mariya shares her journey from studying classical Japanese literature to leading SiteKit's development, emphasising its goal of making Google tools accessible and easy for WordPress users. They discuss how Site Kit integrates services like Analytics and Search Console, its popularity, support structure, recent features like Reader Revenue Manager, and future plans including more

00:36:03

176 – Héctor de Prada on the Power of Local...

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2025/07/09

On the podcast today Nathan Wrigley talks with Héctor de Prada, co-founder of Modular DS and an organiser of the WordPress Meetup in León, Spain. Héctor shares his motivations for fostering local WordPress communities, details how the team organises popular, well-attended Meetups, and explains their strategies for inclusive topics, sponsorship, and creating a welcoming atmosphere. They also discuss the importance of variety in event formats, supporting new organisers, and the positive impact Meetups

00:42:51

#172 – Reyes Martínez and Héctor De Prada on Website...

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2025/06/11

On the podcast today we have Reyes Martínez and Héctor De Prada. They're here to discuss the essential tasks involved in maintaining multiple WordPress websites, especially for freelancers and agencies. They explore the importance of ongoing updates, security, backups, uptime monitoring, and client education, highlighting proactive website care as a valuable business opportunity. They also introduce their tool, Modular DS, which helps automate and centralise maintenance tasks, and share practical

00:44:11

#169 – Wes Tatters on the Evolution of Internet...

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2025/05/14

On the podcast today we have Wes Tatters, and he's here to discuss the evolution of the internet, from early tech days and community-building on platforms like CompuServe, to the emergence of open-source projects and the rise of WordPress. Wes reflects on the transition from closed platforms to owning content and highlights the importance, and challenges, of online communities. He touches on the impacts of social media, AI, and the self-correcting nature of internet communities, while examining the

00:41:15

#162 – Jo Minney on Website Usability Testing for...

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2025/03/26

In this episode recorded at WordCamp Asia, Jo Minney discusses her expertise in usability testing. She highlights the importance of usability for improving user experience and conversion rates, differentiating it from user acceptance testing. Jo shares insights on conducting cost-effective usability tests, focusing on qualitative data and involving diverse participants. She emphasises the economic benefits of usability improvements and the need for proactive client communication to address usability

00:45:53

#149 – Corey Maass on Optimising WordPress Images

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2024/12/11

On the podcast today we have Corey Maass, and he's here to talk about the role of social media, specifically regarding images you share. He highlights tools like his WordPress plugin OMGIMG, which simplifies the creation of shareable images. We also explore evolving image formats, the WordPress Media Library, and technological innovations, including Google’s in-browser video manipulation. He emphasises the importance of custom social images and compares strategies for YouTube thumbnails. The episode

00:36:40

#142 – Miriam Schwab and Oliver Sild on Security...

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2024/10/23

On the podcast today we have Miriam Schwab from Elementor and Oliver Sild from Patchstack. They delve into their partnership focusing on monitoring and quickly addressing WordPress vulnerabilities through a prioritisation system, virtual patches, and a managed vulnerability disclosure program. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration within the WordPress community to improve security. Elementor's open approach to security and Patchstack's comprehensive threat intelligence help

00:35:37

#141 – Christy Nyiri and Mike Straw on Automattic’s...

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2024/10/16

On the podcast today we have Christy Nyiri and Mike Straw from Automattic's Special Projects Team. They discuss their design work, contributions to WordPress, and the team's internal, agency-like model. They highlight their passion for quality, non-profit projects, and advocacy for WordPress's capabilities, aiming to demystify their team's role and impact. Whether you're a WordPress developer, a web design enthusiast, or someone interested in the operational intricacies of high-calibre web projects,

00:33:40

#140 – Donata Stroink-Skillrud on Privacy Policies...

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2024/10/09

On the podcast today we have Donata Stroink-Skillrud to talk about navigating privacy laws. Donata explains the absence of US federal privacy laws, necessitating businesses to comply with various state laws. She emphasises "Privacy by Design" for WordPress websites, and advises web designers to use legal disclaimers in contracts. Donata also highlights global privacy law updates, and how you need to be mindful of what’s coming in the next few years. If you’re keen to find out more about the current

00:39:03

#136 – Matthias Pupillo on Enhancing WordPress With...

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2024/09/11

On the podcast today we have Matthias Pupillo, co-founder of FluentC.ai. He's here to discuss AI-driven language translations, with a focus upon WordPress websites. Matthias has a rich background in technology and WordPress, and reveals how FluentC enables translations in up to 140 languages within seconds by leveraging AI models, and creating a contextual layer for high-quality outputs. He also shares insights on the future of AI translations, the importance of open-source models, and potential

00:37:59

#130 – Elena Panciera & Chiara Pennetta on Making the...

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2024/07/31

On the podcast today we have Elena Panciera, an expert in inclusive and accessible languages, and Chiara Pennetta, a special needs educator and deaf advocacy expert, discussing web accessibility for the deaf. They cover the importance of captions and simplification in web content to aid understanding for deaf users and non-native speakers. New technologies, such as AI tools and real-time transcription apps, are highlighted for their role in enhancing communication. The discussion also touches on the

00:30:05

#129 – Eneko Garrido on How WordPress Transformed His...

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2024/07/24

On the podcast today we have Eneko Garrido, a full-stack developer who became an active WordPress contributor after attending his first WordCamp in Bilbao in 2019. Eneko's involvement in WordPress began during a challenging period marked by anxiety and depression. The inclusive and supportive atmosphere of WordCamp Bilbao inspired Eneko to engage more deeply with the community. He found particular joy in contributing as a polyglot for the Basque locale, strengthening his connection to his cultural

00:35:31

#128 – Fernando Tellado on AI Tools and Rehumanising...

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2024/07/17

On the podcast today we have Fernando Tellado a prominent figure in the Spanish WordPress community. Fernando discusses the emerging capabilities of AI tools which can generate massive amounts of content quickly. He questions the implications for content quality, and Google's role in distinguishing reliable information. Touching on the evolution of technology, Fernando draws parallels to changes brought about by the industrial revolution, and discusses AI replacing jobs and the addictive nature of

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