Open Channels FM
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A conversational podcast around the makers and thinkers behind the open web. 🎙️ openchannels.fm
Here we go! Hosts @webcami.bsky.social and @bobwp.com are starting a monthly episode on habits for freelancers and small businesses. The good habits, and yes, the bad habits.
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Building Better Habits for Freelancers and Creators
Discover practical productivity tips as hosts Bob and Cami tackle balancing good and bad habits for freelancers and solo creators.
openchannels.fm
February 17, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Here we go! Hosts @webcami.bsky.social and @bobwp.com are starting a monthly episode on habits for freelancers and small businesses. The good habits, and yes, the bad habits.
openchannels.fm/building-bet...
openchannels.fm/building-bet...
Our Tech Stack
Sometime ago I created a list of my own tech stack over on my personal site. Had a lot of feedback about how people appreciated it. So I decided, why not do it here as well. Except instead of it including the site and it's inner workings, I chose to focus more…
Sometime ago I created a list of my own tech stack over on my personal site. Had a lot of feedback about how people appreciated it. So I decided, why not do it here as well. Except instead of it including the site and it's inner workings, I chose to focus more…
Our Tech Stack
<creator meanderings> Sometime ago I created a list of my own tech stack over on my personal site. Had a lot of feedback about how people appreciated it. So I decided, why not do it here as well. Except instead of it including the site and it's inner workings, I chose to focus more of the studio/podcasting gear and a few of our other services I use to run Open Channels FM.
openchannels.fm
February 16, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Our Tech Stack
Sometime ago I created a list of my own tech stack over on my personal site. Had a lot of feedback about how people appreciated it. So I decided, why not do it here as well. Except instead of it including the site and it's inner workings, I chose to focus more…
Sometime ago I created a list of my own tech stack over on my personal site. Had a lot of feedback about how people appreciated it. So I decided, why not do it here as well. Except instead of it including the site and it's inner workings, I chose to focus more…
Roadmap 2026 — Charting the stars of the open social web – ActivityPub for WordPress activitypub.blog/2026/02/11/r...
Roadmap 2026 — Charting the stars of the open social web
The 2026 roadmap focuses on making WordPress easier to discover and interact with across the Fediverse. Key areas include better search and recommendations through FASP support, Starter Packs to he…
activitypub.blog
February 13, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Roadmap 2026 — Charting the stars of the open social web – ActivityPub for WordPress activitypub.blog/2026/02/11/r...
The Blackout. Off the Grid.
During the day I thought about this tiny experience of a blackout
During the day I thought about this tiny experience of a blackout
The Blackout. Off the Grid.
During the day I thought about this tiny experience of a blackout
openchannels.fm
February 13, 2026 at 9:56 AM
The Blackout. Off the Grid.
During the day I thought about this tiny experience of a blackout
During the day I thought about this tiny experience of a blackout
Navigating AI’s Impact on the Open Web, Freedom, and the Future of Technology
In their Open Web Conversations podcast, Dave Lockie and Robert Jacobi banter about the evolving AI landscape,…
https://openchannels.fm/navigating-ais-impact-on-the-open-web-freedom-and-the-future-of-technology/
In their Open Web Conversations podcast, Dave Lockie and Robert Jacobi banter about the evolving AI landscape,…
https://openchannels.fm/navigating-ais-impact-on-the-open-web-freedom-and-the-future-of-technology/
February 12, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Navigating AI’s Impact on the Open Web, Freedom, and the Future of Technology
In their Open Web Conversations podcast, Dave Lockie and Robert Jacobi banter about the evolving AI landscape,…
https://openchannels.fm/navigating-ais-impact-on-the-open-web-freedom-and-the-future-of-technology/
In their Open Web Conversations podcast, Dave Lockie and Robert Jacobi banter about the evolving AI landscape,…
https://openchannels.fm/navigating-ais-impact-on-the-open-web-freedom-and-the-future-of-technology/
The Overlooked Backbone of Open Source: Voluntary Work Amid Modern Pressures
In a tech-centric era, volunteer-driven open source projects face a precarious future. As pressures mount, these unsung heroes risk burnout, jeopardizing our digital safety and stability. How long can they hold on?
In a tech-centric era, volunteer-driven open source projects face a precarious future. As pressures mount, these unsung heroes risk burnout, jeopardizing our digital safety and stability. How long can they hold on?
The Overlooked Backbone of Open Source: Voluntary Work Amid Modern Pressures
In a tech-centric era, volunteer-driven open source projects face a precarious future. As pressures mount, these unsung heroes risk burnout, jeopardizing our digital safety and stability. How long can they hold on?
openchannels.fm
February 11, 2026 at 2:11 PM
The Overlooked Backbone of Open Source: Voluntary Work Amid Modern Pressures
In a tech-centric era, volunteer-driven open source projects face a precarious future. As pressures mount, these unsung heroes risk burnout, jeopardizing our digital safety and stability. How long can they hold on?
In a tech-centric era, volunteer-driven open source projects face a precarious future. As pressures mount, these unsung heroes risk burnout, jeopardizing our digital safety and stability. How long can they hold on?
AI Meets Woo: The Future of Ecommerce is Already Here
In this episode of Do the Woo, hosts Katie and James discuss WooCommerce and AI with guest James LePage, exploring new features, tools, protocols, and the future of…
https://openchannels.fm/ai-meets-woo-the-future-of-ecommerce-is-already-here/
In this episode of Do the Woo, hosts Katie and James discuss WooCommerce and AI with guest James LePage, exploring new features, tools, protocols, and the future of…
https://openchannels.fm/ai-meets-woo-the-future-of-ecommerce-is-already-here/
February 11, 2026 at 11:11 AM
AI Meets Woo: The Future of Ecommerce is Already Here
In this episode of Do the Woo, hosts Katie and James discuss WooCommerce and AI with guest James LePage, exploring new features, tools, protocols, and the future of…
https://openchannels.fm/ai-meets-woo-the-future-of-ecommerce-is-already-here/
In this episode of Do the Woo, hosts Katie and James discuss WooCommerce and AI with guest James LePage, exploring new features, tools, protocols, and the future of…
https://openchannels.fm/ai-meets-woo-the-future-of-ecommerce-is-already-here/
"On the face of it, we have abundance. The internet brought us abundance. Sounds great, but not all great." – Nathan Wrigley
https://openchannels.fm/hey-what-do-you-think-about-the-internet-and-what-we-might-have-lost/
https://openchannels.fm/hey-what-do-you-think-about-the-internet-and-what-we-might-have-lost/
February 10, 2026 at 11:10 AM
"On the face of it, we have abundance. The internet brought us abundance. Sounds great, but not all great." – Nathan Wrigley
https://openchannels.fm/hey-what-do-you-think-about-the-internet-and-what-we-might-have-lost/
https://openchannels.fm/hey-what-do-you-think-about-the-internet-and-what-we-might-have-lost/
Open Channels FM New YouTube Channel
The rebranded content will feature audio and video episodes. Founder BobWP will share the backstory soon. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.
The rebranded content will feature audio and video episodes. Founder BobWP will share the backstory soon. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Open Channels FM New YouTube Channel
The rebranded content will feature audio and video episodes. Founder BobWP will share the backstory soon. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.
openchannels.fm
February 9, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Open Channels FM New YouTube Channel
The rebranded content will feature audio and video episodes. Founder BobWP will share the backstory soon. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.
The rebranded content will feature audio and video episodes. Founder BobWP will share the backstory soon. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Never Say Never
When you say never say never about something, how sure can you be?
When you say never say never about something, how sure can you be?
Never Say Never
When you say never say never about something, how sure can you be?
openchannels.fm
February 9, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Never Say Never
When you say never say never about something, how sure can you be?
When you say never say never about something, how sure can you be?
Jerks and Flows https://openchannels.fm/jerks-and-flows/
February 6, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Jerks and Flows https://openchannels.fm/jerks-and-flows/
Open Source at the Heart of Europe's (and the World's) Digital Future - Open Source Initiative https://opensource.org/blog/open-source-at-the-heart-of-europes-and-the-worlds-digital-future
Open Source at the Heart of Europe’s (and the World’s) Digital Future
From Code & Compliance and the EU Open Source Academy Awards and Policy Summit, to multiple FOSDEM devrooms, the Open Source Initiative (OSI) engaged directly with the community throughout the week, convening conversations, contributing expertise, and reinforcing the importance of open governance in an increasingly regulated digital landscape.
opensource.org
February 6, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Open Source at the Heart of Europe's (and the World's) Digital Future - Open Source Initiative https://opensource.org/blog/open-source-at-the-heart-of-europes-and-the-worlds-digital-future
Jerks and Flows
For myself, in the very early days, lots of teeny jerks, too many to mention.
For myself, in the very early days, lots of teeny jerks, too many to mention.
Jerks and Flows
For myself, in the very early days, lots of teeny jerks, too many to mention.
openchannels.fm
February 6, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Jerks and Flows
For myself, in the very early days, lots of teeny jerks, too many to mention.
For myself, in the very early days, lots of teeny jerks, too many to mention.
The Role of Cloud in Shaping AI-Driven Human Experiences - Roger Rohatgi at CloudFest 2026 https://www.cloudfest.com/blog/human-centered-ai-cloud-role-roger-rohatgi-cloudfest-2026
The Role of Cloud in Shaping AI-Driven Human Experiences - Roger Rohatgi at CloudFest 2026
Explore how human-centered design, agentic AI, and cloud infrastructure are shaping the digital experience, with Roger Rohatgi at CloudFest 2026.
www.cloudfest.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:35 PM
The Role of Cloud in Shaping AI-Driven Human Experiences - Roger Rohatgi at CloudFest 2026 https://www.cloudfest.com/blog/human-centered-ai-cloud-role-roger-rohatgi-cloudfest-2026
Bridging Cultural Gaps in Global WordPress Collaboration
The episode emphasizes the necessity of understanding cultural differences in international WordPress projects, highlighting how effective communication fosters collaboration and innovation while preventing misunderstandings.
The episode emphasizes the necessity of understanding cultural differences in international WordPress projects, highlighting how effective communication fosters collaboration and innovation while preventing misunderstandings.
Bridging Cultural Gaps in Global WordPress Collaboration
The episode emphasizes the necessity of understanding cultural differences in international WordPress projects, highlighting how effective communication fosters collaboration and innovation while preventing misunderstandings.
openchannels.fm
February 5, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Bridging Cultural Gaps in Global WordPress Collaboration
The episode emphasizes the necessity of understanding cultural differences in international WordPress projects, highlighting how effective communication fosters collaboration and innovation while preventing misunderstandings.
The episode emphasizes the necessity of understanding cultural differences in international WordPress projects, highlighting how effective communication fosters collaboration and innovation while preventing misunderstandings.
Navigating Tech Shifts, Expanding Your Developer Toolkit https://openchannels.fm/navigating-tech-shifts-expanding-your-developer-toolkit/
February 4, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Navigating Tech Shifts, Expanding Your Developer Toolkit https://openchannels.fm/navigating-tech-shifts-expanding-your-developer-toolkit/
Navigating Tech Shifts, Expanding Your Developer Toolkit
Zach Stepek and Carl Alexander discuss winter challenges, work-life balance, and AI’s impact on coding. They emphasize the importance of diversifying skills and adapting to tech changes for career longevity.
Zach Stepek and Carl Alexander discuss winter challenges, work-life balance, and AI’s impact on coding. They emphasize the importance of diversifying skills and adapting to tech changes for career longevity.
Navigating Tech Shifts, Expanding Your Developer Toolkit
Zach Stepek and Carl Alexander discuss winter challenges, work-life balance, and AI’s impact on coding. They emphasize the importance of diversifying skills and adapting to tech changes for career longevity.
openchannels.fm
February 4, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Navigating Tech Shifts, Expanding Your Developer Toolkit
Zach Stepek and Carl Alexander discuss winter challenges, work-life balance, and AI’s impact on coding. They emphasize the importance of diversifying skills and adapting to tech changes for career longevity.
Zach Stepek and Carl Alexander discuss winter challenges, work-life balance, and AI’s impact on coding. They emphasize the importance of diversifying skills and adapting to tech changes for career longevity.
Tech Predictions
For content creators, it's murky waters that many wade into.
For content creators, it's murky waters that many wade into.
Tech Predictions
For content creators, it's murky waters that many wade into.
openchannels.fm
February 4, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Tech Predictions
For content creators, it's murky waters that many wade into.
For content creators, it's murky waters that many wade into.
The ESP landscape is shifting fast. Yotpo shut down email/SMS. Sendlane is being acquired. It's a reminder that long-term stability matters more than loud marketing.
That's why Omnisend keeps growing and is trusted by 150k+ brands, 4.8/5 Shopify rating, and fre... https://omnisend.com/openchannels/
That's why Omnisend keeps growing and is trusted by 150k+ brands, 4.8/5 Shopify rating, and fre... https://omnisend.com/openchannels/
February 3, 2026 at 2:57 PM
The ESP landscape is shifting fast. Yotpo shut down email/SMS. Sendlane is being acquired. It's a reminder that long-term stability matters more than loud marketing.
That's why Omnisend keeps growing and is trusted by 150k+ brands, 4.8/5 Shopify rating, and fre... https://omnisend.com/openchannels/
That's why Omnisend keeps growing and is trusted by 150k+ brands, 4.8/5 Shopify rating, and fre... https://omnisend.com/openchannels/
On Being Flexible
Over the years there has been one single piece of advice I have given small business owners and freelancers.
Over the years there has been one single piece of advice I have given small business owners and freelancers.
On Being Flexible
Over the years there has been one single piece of advice I have given small business owners and freelancers.
openchannels.fm
February 2, 2026 at 1:38 PM
On Being Flexible
Over the years there has been one single piece of advice I have given small business owners and freelancers.
Over the years there has been one single piece of advice I have given small business owners and freelancers.
From BobWP's Creator MeanderingsTake the Time to Listen https://openchannels.fm/take-the-time-to-listen/
January 30, 2026 at 5:28 PM
From BobWP's Creator MeanderingsTake the Time to Listen https://openchannels.fm/take-the-time-to-listen/
Take the Time to Listen
We are too busy adding to the conversation vs. just listening.
We are too busy adding to the conversation vs. just listening.
Take the Time to Listen
We are too busy adding to the conversation vs. just listening.
openchannels.fm
January 30, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Take the Time to Listen
We are too busy adding to the conversation vs. just listening.
We are too busy adding to the conversation vs. just listening.
Inside WooCommerce: Competitive Advantages, Community Events, and New Design Directions https://openchannels.fm/inside-woocommerce-competitive-advantages-community-events-and-new-design-directions/
January 29, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Inside WooCommerce: Competitive Advantages, Community Events, and New Design Directions https://openchannels.fm/inside-woocommerce-competitive-advantages-community-events-and-new-design-directions/
Reposted by Open Channels FM
This week features 20i, Rodolfo Melogli, @kinsta.com, @woocommerce.com, @jamesckemp.bsky.social, @katiekeithbarn2.bsky.social, @beaulebens.bsky.social, @openchannelsfm.bsky.social, @kevin-indig.bsky.social, @sejournal.bsky.social, @therepository.email, @bph.social, and many more!
January 28, 2026 at 12:22 PM
This week features 20i, Rodolfo Melogli, @kinsta.com, @woocommerce.com, @jamesckemp.bsky.social, @katiekeithbarn2.bsky.social, @beaulebens.bsky.social, @openchannelsfm.bsky.social, @kevin-indig.bsky.social, @sejournal.bsky.social, @therepository.email, @bph.social, and many more!
Inside WooCommerce: Competitive Advantages, Community Events, and New Design Directions
In this episode of Do the Woo, guest Beau Lebens and hosts James and Katie key WooCommerce topics, including community concerns, competitive advantages, AI developments, and the future of the WooCommerce…
In this episode of Do the Woo, guest Beau Lebens and hosts James and Katie key WooCommerce topics, including community concerns, competitive advantages, AI developments, and the future of the WooCommerce…
Inside WooCommerce: Competitive Advantages, Community Events, and New Design Directions
In this episode of Do the Woo, guest Beau Lebens and hosts James and Katie key WooCommerce topics, including community concerns, competitive advantages, AI developments, and the future of the WooCommerce ecosystem.
openchannels.fm
January 29, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Inside WooCommerce: Competitive Advantages, Community Events, and New Design Directions
In this episode of Do the Woo, guest Beau Lebens and hosts James and Katie key WooCommerce topics, including community concerns, competitive advantages, AI developments, and the future of the WooCommerce…
In this episode of Do the Woo, guest Beau Lebens and hosts James and Katie key WooCommerce topics, including community concerns, competitive advantages, AI developments, and the future of the WooCommerce…