Best Open Source Contributor Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 268: Maintainer Month 2025 with Dirkjan Ochtman on Sustaining Critical Rust Libraries 34:18

1d ago34:18

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Guest Dirkjan Ochtman Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this special Maintainer Month episode of Sustain, host Richard speaks with Dirkjan Ochtman, a long-time open source contributor and Rust advocate. They dive deep into what it's like maintaining critical infrastructure libraries, the motivations behind taking over "abandonware," and how f…

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Bits and Pieces of the Channel with BobWP 4:29

4d ago4:29

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In this episode, Bob discusses updates for WordCamp Europe, including minor show name changes, a new host announcement, and the relocation of daily posts to his personal blog.By Do the Woo

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307: Value Stream Management is getting a boost from AI (Sponsored by Broadcom) 11:48

6d ago11:48

11:48

Thank you to Broadcom for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about their VSM offerings here: https://www.broadcom.com/products/software/value-stream-management In this episode, Dave interviews Jean-Louis Vignaud, head of ValueOps at Broadcom, about how VSM and AI are coming together. They discuss: The business implications of using AI in VSM Conce…

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All Things WordCamp Lisboa 2025 with Marco Almeida and Hacer Yilmaz 26:15

6d ago26:15

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In this episode, BobWP chats with WordCamp Lisboa organizers Hacer and Marco about the upcoming event, highlighting the new Community and Contribution Day, diverse sessions, language inclusivity, and the importance of community spirit.By Do the Woo

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Episode 267: Michelle Barker on the Research Software Alliance (ReSA) 34:47

6d ago34:47

34:47

Guest Michelle Barker Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer welcomes Michelle Barker, Director of the Research Software Alliance (ReSA), for an in-depth conversation about the critical yet often overlooked role of research software in open science. Michelle shares her journey from sociologist to open…

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306: TLS certificate lifespans shortening to 47 days by 2029 (with DigiCert's Dean Coclin) 13:27

13d ago13:27

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In this episode, Jenna interviews Dean Coclin, senior director of Industry Strategy at DigiCert, about the recent vote by the CA/Browser Forum to shorten the lifespan of TLS certificates to 47 days by 2029. They discuss: The schedule for the changes and the gradual increments lifespans will shorten by The rationale behind shortening certificate lif…

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First-Time Contributors and WordPress 6.8 Enhancements with Birgit Pauli-Haack and Joe McGill 1:00:03

18d ago1:00:03

1:00:03

In The WordPress Way episode, host Abha and guests, Birgit and Joe, discuss WordPress 6.8's launch, featuring core contributors who highlight improvements for user experience, including design tools, accessibility updates, and performance enhancements, alongside the community's impressive contribution efforts.…

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305: Why PostgreSQL became the database of choice for cloud native development (with Neon's Heikki Linnakangas) 11:06

20d ago11:06

11:06

In this episode, Dave Rubinstein interviews Heikki Linnakangas, co-founder of Neon, a company that provides Postgres solutions. They discuss: The factors that have contributed to adoption of PostgreSQL Why PostgreSQL has leapfrogged over MySQL in popularity What to expect in PostgreSQL 18

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From Page Views to Conversions: Improving Products with WordPress Analytics with Derek Ashauer 48:56

24d ago48:56

48:56

In this episode of Woo ProductChat, James and Katie discuss user analytics with Derek Ashauer, emphasizing data-driven decisions for WordPress product owners, conversion tracking, and actionable insights for business growth.By Do the Woo

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Episode 266: Sustain OSS Virtual Event: Recap! 22:11

20d ago22:11

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Guests Eriol Fox | Allen “Gunner” Gunn | Leslie Hawthorn | Abby Cabunoc Mayes Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this special episode of Sustain, Richard has a discussion with guests and fellow hosts Eriol Fox, Abby Cabunoc Mayes, Leslie Hawthorne, and Gunner, about the recent virtual Sustain event discussing the current state and future of su…

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What Enterprises Need from DXPs in 2025: Beyond Vendor Agendas with Dan Drapeau 19:52

25d ago19:52

19:52

Host Krim discusses Digital Experience Platforms (DXPs) with insights from Dan Drapeau. Key topics include CMS fragmentation, vendor lock-in, AI's role in DXPs, and strategic priorities for 2025.By Do the Woo

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304: The skills developers need in an era of AI development (with AWS' Antje Barth) 14:52

27d ago14:52

14:52

In this episode, Jenna Barron interviews Antje Barth, principal developer advocate for generative AI at AWS. They discuss: The skills that are becoming more important as AI adoption increases The emergence of the AI engineering role The trend of "vibe coding" Resources: Amazon Q Developer Episode transcript…

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How Philip Levine Balances Managing Hundreds of Sites and Avoiding Burnout 46:27

28d ago46:27

46:27

In this WP Agency Track episode, hosts Cami and Marcus interview Philip Levine, owner of South Florida Web Advisors, discussing his evolution from static sites to WordPress, emphasizing networking, automation, and work-life balance.By Do the Woo

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BobWP Unplugged, Do the Woo Query Newsletter and Daily Posts 7:37

1M ago7:37

7:37

In episode 640, BobWP announces his newsletter "Do the Woo Query," introduces a posts with a daily thought, and explains the name change to BobWP Unplugged.By Do the Woo

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303: How AI agents are transforming how software is built (with GitLab's Emilio Salvador) 14:33

1M ago14:33

14:33

In this episode, Jenna Barron speaks with Emilio Salvador, vice president of strategy and developer relations at GitLab, about AI agents in software development. Key talking points include: How AI agents compare to traditional forms of automation in the software development process Challenges teams may face when implementing agents The impact AI ag…

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Michelle Frechette Joins the Do the Woo Hosting Team for WordPress Event Talk 3:49

1M ago3:49

3:49

BobWP announces Michelle Frechette as the new host for WordPress Event Talk.By Do the Woo

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The Power of Photography, Translation and Contributing with V Gautham Navada and Bigul Malayi 37:54

1M ago37:54

37:54

In this episode, guests V Gautham Navada, and Bigul Malayi discuss contributions to WordPress, highlighting the significance of photography and translation in enhancing community engagement and business growth.By Do the Woo

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The Web Agency Summit 2025 with Andrew Palmer 21:23

1M ago21:23

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The Web Agency Summit is a free event from April 7-11, 2025, focusing on web development, offering insights into AI, SEO, and networking opportunities for professionals across platforms and CMSs.By Do the Woo

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302: Breaking down the barriers to serverless adoption (with DBOS' Jeremy Edberg) 9:54

1M ago9:54

9:54

In this episode, David Rubinstein interviews Jeremy Edberg, CEO of DBOS, about the current state of serverless. They discuss: Why serverless adoption has stagnated The complexity of serverless architecture What needs to change to increase adoptionBy SD Times

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Episode 265: Sean Goggins on Sustainability through CHAOSS 41:20

1M ago41:20

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Guest Sean Goggins Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer chats with guest Sean Goggins, a tenured full Professor of Computer Science at the University of Missouri. Sean discusses his extensive involvement in the open source community, particularly through his work with the CHAOSS Project, a Linux Fou…

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WordPress Flexibility and Simplicity: Building for Users with Ben Ritner 50:35

2M ago50:35

50:35

In today’s Woo ProductChat, co-hosts Katie Keith, founder and CEO at Barn2, and James Kemp, the core product manager at WooCommerce, sit down with Ben Ritner, the Senior Director of Product at StellarWP. They dive into the intricate balance between customizability and simplicity in WordPress products, particularly focusing on Ben’s work with the Ca…

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Building Trust and Converting Sales with Simple UX Decisions with Marc McDougall 1:04:55

2M ago1:04:55

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In this episode of Woo DevChat, hosts discuss UX design and CRO with Marc McDougall, who shares insights on common misconceptions, mistakes, and the evolving role of AI in enhancing user experience.By Do the Woo

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301: What's new in Java 24 (with Azul's Simon Ritter) 16:24

2M ago16:24

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In this episode, Jenna Barron interviews Simon Ritter, deputy CTO of Azul, about the six features in Java 24 he thinks are most exciting, including faster startup times for Java apps, improvements to the Stream Gatherers API, and more. Learn more about Java 24 here: https://sdtimes.com/java/java-24-is-now-available-with-release-of-stream-gatherers-…

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On the Floor at CloudFest 2025 with Adam Weeks and Christian Taylor 33:48

2M ago33:48

33:48

Adam Weeks and Christian Taylor explore CloudFest, assessing booth designs and marketing strategies. They discuss visual engagement, effective messaging, and the significance of interactive experiences in attracting attendees.By Do the Woo

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Episode 264: Neil Chue Hong on the Software Sustainability Institute 39:19

2M ago39:19

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Guest Neil Chue Hong Panelists Richard Littauer | Justin Dorfman Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, hosts Richard Littauer and Justin Dorfman talk with Neil Chue Hong, Director of the Software Sustainability Institute (SSI). They discuss the SSI's mission to sustain software used in research, the institute's history and funding, the role of res…

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Discovering the Impact of i2Coalition at Cloudfest with Christian Dawson, David Snead and James Webb 22:33

2M ago22:33

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At CloudFest 2025, experts from i2Coalition and BigScoots discuss the importance of collaboration in the hosting industry, addressing legislative challenges while emphasizing WordPress's role in supporting small businesses globally.By Do the Woo

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Thoughts on CloudFest, Rollercoasters and WP Cloud’s Strategy with Elise Prather 9:32

2M ago9:32

9:32

Elise Prather, VP at Automattic's WP Cloud, shares her immersive experience at CloudFest, highlighting its vast size, unique networking opportunities, and the customizable hosting solutions WP Cloud offers for companies and freelancers.By Do the Woo

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Tara Claeys on the Benefits of Niching Down to School and Nonprofit Websites 41:48

2M ago41:48

41:48

In this episode of WP Agency Tracks, hosts Marcus Burnett and Cami MacNamara discuss the benefits and challenges of niching down with guest Tara Claeys, emphasizing her focus on schools and nonprofits for greater business success.By Do the Woo

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Ronnie Burt Chats About Gravatar’s Evolution and CloudFest Experiences 10:04

2M ago10:04

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At CloudFest, Ronnie Burt discusses Gravatar's history, its integration with WordPress, recent spikes in usage from platforms like ChatGPT, and the importance of digital identity ownership.By Do the Woo

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300: The complex world of open source AI (with Red Hat's Stephen Watt) 13:45

2M ago13:45

13:45

In this episode, David Rubinstein interviews, Stephen Watt, VP of the Office of the CTO at Red Hat, about open source AI. They discuss: Differences between open source software and open source AI The difficulty in applying open source principals to AI Efforts made to define open source AI

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Inside the World of Composable CMS: A Deep Dive with Tom Cranstoun from AEM 28:48

2M ago28:48

28:48

This show is sponsored by… Avalara: providing cloud-based and scalable global tax compliance that is hassle-free, safe and secure plus topped off with enterprise-class security. In this episode of Scaling Enterprise, WP and OSS, join Brad Williams, Tom Willmot, and Karim Marucchi as they dive into the world of enterprise content management system. …

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Effective Collaboration with Clients and Teams: A Chat with Zach Hendershot 41:43

2M ago41:43

41:43

In this episode, Adam and Emma discuss effective collaboration with Zach, CEO of Miruni, focusing on setting clear expectations, minimizing manual tasks via automation, and enhancing communication for better client and team interactions.By Do the Woo

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299: The growing divide between developers and FinOps (with Martin Reynolds from Harness) 13:53

2M ago13:53

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In this episode, Jenna Barron interviews Martin Reynolds, field CTO of Harness, about the misalignment between developers and FinOps. The company recently did a report that backed up the claims that developers and FinOps aren't properly aligned, and they talk about some of the findings of that report. Some key points of discussion include: The fact…

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Securing the Supply Chain, Insights from the WordPress 6.8 Update with John Blackbourn 20:09

2M ago20:09

20:09

John Blackbourn discusses significant security enhancements in WordPress 6.8, notably switching to Bcrypt for password storage. The conversation highlights evolving perceptions of open-source security and upcoming events like the CloudFest Hackathon.By Do the Woo

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Designing Products Users Love, A Deep Dive with Shahjahan Jewel 34:39

2M ago34:39

34:39

In this episode, James, Katie, and guest Jewel discuss user experience in product design, the importance of customer feedback, team dynamics, and the growth of WP Manage Ninja's innovative products.By Do the Woo

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298: Building a prompt engineering playground for faster company-wide innovation (with LinkedIn's Lukasz Karolewski and Ajay Prakash) 19:01

2M ago19:01

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In this episode, Jenna Barron interviews Lukasz Karolewski, senior staff software engineer at LinkedIn, and Ajay Prakash, staff software engineer at LinkedIn, to talk about how they built a prompt engineering playground at LinkedIn to improve cross-team collaboration with non-technical teams. They discuss: Why they built the playground The choice t…

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All Things CloudFest Hackathon 2025 55:09

2M ago55:09

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In this podcast episode, hosts and guests discuss the upcoming CloudFest Hackathon, focusing on project contributions, collaboration opportunities, and the engagement of first-time partners to enhance outcomes.By Do the Woo

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297: Why a clean codebase is key when using AI-assisted coding tools (with Tabnine's Eran Yahav) 12:31

3M ago12:31

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In this episode David Rubinstein interviews Eran Yahav, co-founder and CTO of Tabnine, about why its important to provide AI assistants with clean code. They discuss: The importance of defining organizational rules and best practices to guide the AI How to use AI-assisted refactoring to improve legacy codebases If organizations should apply KonMari…

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Do the Woo v5.0 is in the Wild at WordCamp Asia 2025 5:10

3M ago5:10

5:10

In this episode, BobWP announces the launch of version 5.0 at WordCamp Asia, featuring a redesigned homepage that emphasizes multimedia content. The update introduces video, enhancing the existing audio format. He welcomes new host Cami MacNamara and encourages listeners to check out the changelog for further updates and visit their booth at the ev…

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Enterprise WordPress 2025: AI Tools, CMS Strategies, and Roadmap Updates 40:38

3M ago40:38

40:38

In this episode, the hosts discuss the future of enterprise WordPress in 2025, focusing on AI advancements, multi-CMS strategies, security concerns, and upcoming features like full-site editing and multilingual support.By Do the Woo

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296: DeepSeek Unpacked: Security, Innovation, and What’s Next 26:32

3M ago26:32

26:32

Join SD Times news editor Jenna Barron for a panel discussion on DeepSeek and what developers need to know about this model that has been in the spotlight for the past few weeks. The conversation covers why DeepSeek has gained so much attention, what makes it different from other models, proper data security and hygiene practices for using DeepSeek…

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Decisions, Partners, and Pricing. A Chat with Nathan Tyler. 41:55

3M ago41:55

41:55

In this episode of Woo BizChat, Nathan Tyler discusses crucial business decisions for plugin and SaaS owners, covering pricing strategies, customer support, partnerships, and transitioning from services to product development for sustained growth.By Do the Woo

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Woo Marketplace Hits 1000 Extensions—What’s Next? 2:11

3M ago2:11

2:11

BobWP announces the WooCommerce Marketplace hitting 1,000 extensions and shares updates on streamlined workflows and quicker approvals within 1-4 days. WooCommerce is accepting both free and freemium products, encouraging builders to submit their extensions here.By Do the Woo

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Building WordPress Agency Habits with Cami MacNamara 42:21

3M ago42:21

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In this first episode of WP Agency Tracks, hosts Marcus Burnette and Cami McNamara discuss effective habits for agency owners, focusing on time management, mental health, and community engagement to enhance productivity and success.By Do the Woo

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295: How middle code is bridging the gap between low-code and traditional programming (with OpsMill's Damien Garros) 10:10

3M ago10:10

10:10

In this episode, David Rubinstein interviews Damien Garros, co-founder and CEO of OpsMill, about middle code, a concept that sits somewhere between programming and low-code/no-code. They discuss: What middle code is The influence generative AI has had on this technology How middle code can be used to accomplish things not possible with low-code or …

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Inside the WooCommerce Release Process with Julia Amosova 48:44

3M ago48:44

48:44

In this episode, James and Julia discuss WooCommerce's enhanced release process, focusing on improved testing, community involvement, and future goals like faster fix releases and compatibility tools for merchants.By Do the Woo

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Developer Takes, From Code to Connections with Tess Kriesel 59:02

3M ago59:02

59:02

In this episode of DevPulse’s "Expanding the Stack," hosts Carl and Zach explore diverse developer backgrounds, emphasize networking and soft skills, and discuss challenges in today's job market with guest Tessa Kriesel.By Do the Woo

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294: From "shift left" to "shift everywhere" (with OpenText Cybersecurity's Dylan Thomas) 13:26

3M ago13:26

13:26

In this episode, we interview Dylan Thomas, senior director of product engineering at OpenText Cybersecurity, about the evolution from shift left to shift everywhere. At the end of 2024, he predicted: "In 2025, DevSecOps will continue evolving beyond the ‘shift-left’ paradigm, embracing a more mature ‘shift everywhere’ approach. This shift calls on…

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Balancing Features and Focus: Avoiding Feature Creep with Bryce Adams 41:16

3M ago41:16

41:16

In this episode, Katie and Adam discuss feature creep in product development with guest Bryce Adams. They address balancing new features with core integrity and engaging customer support effectively.By Do the Woo

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Marketing Across the Stages of Your Woo Biz with Emma Young and Adam Weeks 51:55

3M ago51:55

51:55

In this episode, Emma and Adam discuss marketing strategies across business stages, emphasizing the importance of owned, earned, and paid media, audience understanding, and confident branding.By Do the Woo

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