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  • #224 - David Snead on Building Trust and Collaboration in the Hosting Industry With the Secure Hosting Alliance

    #224 - David Snead on Building Trust and Collaboration in the Hosting Industry With the Secure Hosting Alliance
    Jul 8 2026
    Today on the podcast, the conversation focused on cross-industry collaboration to improve security and abuse response in the hosting industry. We talk about the Internet Infrastructure Forum (IIF), a platform-agnostic initiative aiming to facilitate real-time intelligence sharing among hosts, registrars, and others. We also get into the importance of sharing actionable data to combat issues like fake shops, and how smaller hosts especially benefit. We explored challenges around legalities, trust, and scaling participation, as well as the role of trust seals for hosts demonstrating commitment to secure practices.
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    32 Min.
  • #225 - Milan Petrović on the Risks of Legacy PHP in WordPress and Why Upgrading Matters for Security

    #225 - Milan Petrović on the Risks of Legacy PHP in WordPress and Why Upgrading Matters for Security
    Jul 15 2026
    Today, I'm joined by Milan Petrović, and the podcast is focused on the impact of PHP versioning in the WordPress ecosystem, emphasising the risks of running outdated PHP and the security and performance benefits of PHP 8.x. We get into the challenge of supporting legacy code versus urging progress toward modern standards. And the importance of developers, hosting companies, and end users being proactive about updates. We talk about tools like the Vulnerability Lab plugin which demonstrate real-world effects of outdated PHP and highlighted the need for gradual, community-driven improvements to ensure both security and stability.
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    35 Min.
  • #223 - Ivana Ćirković on How WordPress Credits Bridges Education and Industry in the WordPress Ecosystem

    #223 - Ivana Ćirković on How WordPress Credits Bridges Education and Industry in the WordPress Ecosystem
    Jul 1 2026
    On the podcast today we explore the WordPress Credits initiative, and its strategic importance in integrating young talent into the WordPress ecosystem through structured university programs. We discuss the alignment of the program with modern workforce demands, the benefits for businesses in recruiting pre-trained contributors, and the need for universities to update curricula in partnership with the WordPress Foundation. We also get into the demographic challenge facing the WordPress community and the critical necessity of proactive outreach to ensure generational renewal and the continued viability of the project.
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    31 Min.
  • #222 - Destiny Kanno, Anand Upadhyay, Maciej Pilarski on How WordPress Education Programs Are Growing

    #222 - Destiny Kanno, Anand Upadhyay, Maciej Pilarski on How WordPress Education Programs Are Growing
    Jun 24 2026
    The podcast focused on the rapid growth of educational initiatives in the WordPress community over the past eight months. We talked about the development and distinctions among three primary programs: the WordPress Credits Program (university-level, contributions for academic credit), Campus Connect (open to students of all ages at various educational institutions), and Student Clubs (ongoing, peer-led learning on campuses). The discussion explored how these programs support and sustain each other, lower barriers to participation, and foster the next generation of WordPress contributors, all while emphasising inclusivity, sustainability, and the real-world impact of open source education.
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    59 Min.
  • #221 - Rahul Bansal on Using AI Everywhere at rtCamp

    #221 - Rahul Bansal on Using AI Everywhere at rtCamp
    Jun 17 2026
    In this episode of the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast, the conversation focused on agency growth, lessons from rtCamp’s journey, and the changing agency landscape due to AI. We discussed the importance of hiring complementary skill sets when starting an agency, and the necessity to niche down for success in 2026, rather than being a generalist WordPress agency. The discussion explored rtCamp’s bold commitment to integrating AI throughout their business operations to improve efficiency and reduce costs, and how this positions them for future growth while transforming traditional agency roles and services.
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    47 Min.
  • #220 - Cathy Mitchell on Why WordPress Events Matter: Community, Connection, and Giving Back

    #220 - Cathy Mitchell on Why WordPress Events Matter: Community, Connection, and Giving Back
    Jun 10 2026
    Today the podcast focuses on the unique openness and camaraderie of the WordPress community, particularly through volunteer experiences at WordCamp events. A key theme under discussion was how involvement in such communities combats loneliness and provides a sense of belonging and purpose, whether for personal fulfilment or business reasons. The discussion also explored the shifting landscape of sponsorship and participation in WordPress, the importance of welcoming newcomers, and the role of open source in adapting to challenges like AI. There was also a sense of optimism for the future, evidenced through youth involvement and purposeful volunteering. Go listen.
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    41 Min.
  • #219 - Austin Ginder on How AI Is Exposing Hidden Threats in WordPress Plugin Updates

    #219 - Austin Ginder on How AI Is Exposing Hidden Threats in WordPress Plugin Updates
    Jun 3 2026
    Nathan Wrigley interviews Austin Ginder about recent WordPress plugin supply chain attacks. Austin explains how attackers are acquiring legitimate plugins, inserting malicious code or update mechanisms, and compromising thousands of sites. AI tools have enabled Austin to detect these issues and trace incidents across multiple plugins, prompting the creation of WP Beacon, a resource for tracking such attacks. The conversation gets into challenges of plugin security, the role of hosting companies, potential solutions, and the ongoing need for vigilant, community-driven oversight to counter bad actors in the WordPress ecosystem.
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    39 Min.
  • #218 - Luke Carbis on the Future of WordPress Plugins: AI, Ethics, and New Directory Standards

    #218 - Luke Carbis on the Future of WordPress Plugins: AI, Ethics, and New Directory Standards
    May 27 2026
    Nathan Wrigley interviews Luke Carbis about the evolving challenges in the WordPress plugin ecosystem, including the surge in plugin submissions fuelled by AI, difficulties with plugin discoverability, and potential marketplace reforms. Luke shares ideas like different WordPress.org-account integration, supporting premium plugins, and adding AI-use disclosures for plugins. They discuss the tension between open-source ideals and commercialisation, the influence of AI on the community, and the need for project leadership to keep WordPress relevant.
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    49 Min.