Open Channels FM
Open Channels FM
OpenChannels FM is a community-powered podcast network where builders, creators, developers, business owners, and community leaders gather to talk about what matters. Across four shows (Open Web Conversations, Open Makers, Do the Woo, and Channel 4) we explore the open web, open source, and the people and ideas driving it forward. One conversation at a time.
Episodes
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Jan 12, 2021 • 39min
Do the Woo Chats with WordFest Organizers
Listen in to learn more about WordFest, tips for Woo builders and a bit of "in hindsight, we should have used WooCommerce".
Nov 12, 2020 • 46min
Product Pricing and Opportunities in an Open Source Ecosystem
Alex has helped dozens of WooCommerce product builders and he has seen it all. Alex has a pulse on this space and a lot of great insights to share.
Nov 5, 2020 • 43min
WooGraphQL, Headless and APIs
When you ask a developer on the show who is passionate about what they do, well, it literally takes a deep dive into the topic. This was the case when we invited Geoff Taylor, from XWP and developer of WooGraphQL.
Oct 6, 2020 • 3min
Do the Woo is Live. Connecting the WooCommerce Builder Community.
Do the Woo, a new site for developers, designers and entrepreneurs who are building stores product and services for WooCommercee.
Oct 1, 2020 • 36min
Co-Host Jonathan Wold Unplugged
This is the last of the series where I ask my co-hosts to put on the guest hat. Today I chat with Jonathan Wold. As with my other co-hosts, Jonathan brings an amazing background to our show with his experiences in WordPress, WooCommerce and the bigger eCommerce ecosystem.
Sep 24, 2020 • 38min
Co-Host Mendel Kurland Unplugged
This is the second of three episodes where I ask my co-hosts to put on the guest hat. Today I chat with Mendel Kurland, who came on the show at the beginning of this year. It was the perfect opportunity to hear about the diverse background and talents that he brings to the Woo ecosystem.
Sep 17, 2020 • 41min
Co-Host Brad Williams Unplugged
Today I chat with Brad Williams, who was my first co-host and has been on the show since May 2018. It's a good time to learn more about how Brad does the Woo as well as some insights into WooCommerce and what he has learned from the builder community via the podcast.
Aug 27, 2020 • 42min
From WordPress Blogs to Membership Sites
Shannon's success story in the WP space is fascinating, and her 3-year look at WooCommerce as the monster, certainly, overall, has a wonderful ending, with scattered Hallmark moments.
Aug 19, 2020 • 39min
A Guide to Contributing and Surviving as an Introvert in the Open Source Community
Having started building websites in 2002, Eric later embraced both WordPress and WooCommerce. The chat evolves into the world of introverts and moves from their to contributing to the community.
Aug 6, 2020 • 42min
Talking WordPress from CodePens
Chris Coyier is a veteran to the web. He dabbled first with WordPress and has used it for years. WooCommerce also drifted in and out of Chris's web life.
