Open Channels FM

Open Channels FM

OpenChannels.fm is a podcast network sharing real stories from across the open web—brought to you by the people building it. Our hosted shows cover everything from WooCommerce and WordPress to the Fediverse, content strategy, and open source innovation. Whether you’re a developer, agency owner, contributor, or creator, we’ve got something for you. Across our five flagship shows—*Do the Woo* (WooCommerce builders and business minds), *WP Voices* (insights from the WordPress community), *Content Sparks* (strategy, storytelling, media, and AI), *Open Source Reach* (business, accessibility, and community in open source), and *Open Web Conversations* (decentralization, developer tools, and emerging tech)—you’ll find thoughtful conversations, diverse voices, and an open invitation to explore. Same community vibe. More structure. Easier to dive into what you care about most.

Episodes

June 12, 2025 3 mins
BobWP wraps up the rebranding of Do the Woo into Open Channels FM. The new channel features five diverse shows, maintaining core values while offering more structure for listeners to explore their interests.
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Bob's getting close to wrapping up the series and introducing "Open Source Reach," exploring open source's real-world impacts beyond coding.
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On today’s BobWP Unplugged, host BobWP walks us through day five of the OpenChannel FM rebranding series. He gives us a look at Content Sparks, and each series designed to help creators make smarter digital content, from streamlining workflows and harnessing AI, to mastering storytelling and media strategy. If you’re passionate about creating great content […]
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June 9, 2025 2 mins
BobWP is shaking things up with a rebrand of his podcast, introducing "WP Voices", where community members share their WordPress experiences. Expect humor, familiar faces, and new shows focusing on agency life, core and multisites.
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The episode introduces the show Open Web Conversatioins during the Open Channel FM's rebranding series, featuring insights from builders and innovators on digital identity, emerging technologies, and online creativity, inviting listeners to engage.
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BobWP updates listeners on the evolution of "Do the Woo," a podcast focused on WooCommerce. It features diverse hosts and segments, catering to all experience levels.
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So, the podcast "Do the Woo" is now "OpenChannels.fm"! It’s a cool rebrand to reflect their broader focus on WordPress and open web topics, while still keeping the WooCommerce content. Exciting changes ahead.
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The inaugural episode of "Upload Worthy" explores video marketing strategies with hosts Christian Taylor and Adam Weeks. They discuss timing for video investment, brand awareness versus conversions, and measuring content success.
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Zach and Carl chat with Mendel Kurland, sharing stories of resilience, reinvention, and the human side of tech, wrapping it all in laughs and life lessons.
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In this episode of Woo Product Chat, co-hosts discuss "community thinking" in WordPress and WooCommerce plugins, highlighting the importance of user feedback and effective engagement strategies.
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In this episode of The WordPress Way, listen to shared insights on translating WordPress, performance boosts, community involvement, and future multilingual features. They emphasize the ongoing need for translators and collaboration in WordPress.
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This special episode of WordPress Event Talk is all about WordCamp Europe 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, highlighting organizers' insights on inclusivity, accessibility, childcare, workshops, and volunteer opportunities for attendees.
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During PressConf 2025, hosts and guests highlighted the significance of in-person connections within the WordPress community, emphasizing candid conversations, relationship-building, emotional moments, and the event's business focus, inspiring future gatherings.
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In Woo AgencyChat, host Robert Jacobi chats with Matt Schwartz from Inspry about their journeys in WordPress, WooCommerce insights, lessons in agency growth, and the importance of educating clients on Woo's capabilities and responsibilities.
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May 13, 2025 34 mins
The episode of WordPress Event Talk discusses PressConf, led by new host Michelle Frechette. Our hosts share insights on networking, event structure, participant feedback, and the unique atmosphere of the event, emphasizing community and business focus.
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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.
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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.
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In this episode of Content Sparks, Derek Hanson discusses WordPress content management with BobWP, highlighting its flexibility and creativity for blogs, presentations, and multimodal content strategies.
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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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In this episode of Content Sparks, hosts Rae Morey and BobWP explore the significance of media in the WordPress ecosystem, emphasizing relationship-building between businesses and journalists.
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