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Send us Fan Mail  An unexpected conversation with a British expat who's very plugged into the WordPress world. Katie Keith, co-founder of a web design and WordPress plugin business, shares her journey and experiences in an interview with Bud. The conversation starts with her recounting how she met her husband at Sheffield University, transitioning from friends to partners despite their geogra...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a Jersey boy who works persistently to gather up the WordPress Community.   In this episode, Mike and Bud have a casual conversation, delving into their personal histories, college experiences, relationships, and current lives. Bud and Mike's camaraderie is evident throughout as they exchange anecdotes and jest about their shared experiences. M...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a contrarian who defies gravity while he represents the blue collar digital worker. The conversation between Bud and Matt Medeiros offers a fascinating glimpse into Matt's background, interests, and professional journey. Bud welcomes Matt to the show and discovers that Matt lives about an hour south of Boston, close to Providence, Rhode Island....

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a guy who got hired at Yoast because he had no skills. This episode features an engaging conversation between Bud and Taco Verdonschot, who discuss various aspects of Taco's life and work. They begin by acknowledging the challenging Dutch pronunciation of Taco's last name and move into a discussion about his sense of privilege. Taco attrib...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a mid-western entrepreneur who is married to his work. The interview starts with Bud welcoming Hans to the show, asking him about his location, and their mutual interest in Chicago sports. Hans shares that he lives in the suburbs of Chicago and prefers outdoor activities like fishing and camping post-COVID-19. They discuss his previous residence nea...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with an inspiring blogger who tests WordPress software to ensure it works for everyone. On this episode of “Seriously Bud?”, I had the pleasure of chatting with Elena Brescacin, who joined me all the way from Treviso, Italy. We dove into her background and life in a tranquil town near Venice. Elena talked about what it’s like living in such a peaceful pl...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a thoughtful guy who is precise with everything he touches. The interview begins by introducing Rich Tabor, a musician and designer who shares his journey of picking up the electric guitar, which started from playing the acoustic guitar during his college years as a way to connect with a friend and explore creativity. Over time, he's developed...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a Native American who knows how to win people over with a smile. In my conversation with Raquel Manriquez on Seriously Bud , we started with a light-hearted question about swearing. Surprisingly, Raquel didn’t start cursing until she was 38 years old! Raised in a strict evangelical household, where not even “darn” was allowed, swearing was completel...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a Ukrainian refugee who knows a thing or two about fixing homes in Spain.   In my recent conversation with Sabrina Zaden on Seriously Bud , we kicked things off by discussing her latest adventure—using a jackhammer to break through a wall in her house. Sabrina explained how she’s renovating a 124-year-old home in the Spanish countryside, transformin...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a WordPress community builder who fosters diversity with a smile. In my conversation with Samah Nasr, I learned about her deep love for horror movies, a passion she’s carried since her teenage years. She enjoys the thrill and adrenaline rush that these films provide, finding particular enjoyment in movies like The Exorcism of Emily Rose and the Saw...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a LinkedIn Learning WordPress instructor who has a glorious future no matter what she does. In my conversation with Nyasha Green, I learned about her deep roots in Camden, South Carolina, a small town known for its rich history, including the Battle of Camden and its famous Carolina Cup horse races. Despite the charm of her hometown, Nyasha always d...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with an eager beaver Californian who aspires to win a gold medal in Disc Golf. In this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Robby McCullough, co-founder of Beaver Builder and a well-known figure in the WordPress community. I started with a personal question about what has been most gratifying in Robby’s life, which led him to reflect on his profess...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with someone who loves consuming great input so he can give us great output. Reflecting on my conversation with Davinder, I was fascinated by his background and experiences, particularly his deep roots in Punjab, India, where he was born and still lives. Despite being from a region that’s rich in culture and history, Davinder’s journey into the world of...

Send us Fan Mail  An unexpected conversation with a caring, life-long learner who's a Lancaster lass who loves cricket. Reflecting on my conversation with Abha, I was immediately struck by her early memories that centered around music and performance, particularly being in a gang show as a Brownie and participating in plays during primary school. Even as a child, Abha’s love for dance and mus...

Send us Fan Mail  An unexpected conversation with someone who has dedicated his life to something much bigger than himself. I had an enlightening conversation with Marc Benzakein on Seriously Bud , where we dove into the fascinating background of his parents—his father hailing from the Belgian Congo and his mother from Wisconsin. They met in college in the U.S., leading to a family life that inclu...

Send us Fan Mail  An unexpected conversation with a former bartender who was born with a podcaster's voice and is everyone's best friend. recently had the pleasure of chatting with Bob Dunn on Seriously Bud . We jumped right into the heart of his story, recalling the fateful night of September 5th, 1982, when he met his wife, Judy, at a bar in Spokane. It was a quiet night, and Judy had...

Send us Fan Mail  An unexpected conversation with someone who is mature beyond her years and could not be nicer if she tried. I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Svilena Penava on Seriously Bud . Currently living in Sofia, Bulgaria, where she works from home, Svilena is deeply rooted in her Bulgarian heritage. Despite her busy schedule, she took the time to share a bit about her backgroun...

Send us Fan Mail  An unexpected conversation with someone who has been everywhere and knows that great things happen at 7-Eleven. In my latest chat I had the pleasure of speaking with Emma Young, who never fails to surprise with her fascinating stories and adventurous life. Currently, she’s in La Manga, Spain, escaping the Lithuanian winter in a quiet beach town. Emma’s journey is as varied as it...

Send us Fan Mail  An unexpected conversation with an influential publisher in the WordPress Community who knows just about everyone and everything.  I had the pleasure of speaking with Birgit Pauli-Haack, someone I deeply admire for her contributions to the WordPress community. We began by diving into her background, starting with her studies at the University of Munich, where she majored in busin...

Send us Fan Mail  An unexpected conversation with a graduate of the University of Tasmania who got a degree in journalism and computer science and knows how life can change with the flick of a finger. I had the pleasure of chatting with Rae Morey, who shared some fascinating insights about her life and work. We started off with a geography lesson, as Rae explained that she was born in Devonport, T...

Send us Fan Mail  An unexpected conversation with a full-time Mom who owns a full-time web design agency. In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Ann Marie Gill. We started off by getting to know each other, as we had just met, and I was intrigued to learn about how she met her husband. Annemarie shared the charming story of working on small cruise ships in Alaska after college, where...

Send us Fan Mail  An unexpected conversation with a born entrepreneurwho had an unquenchable thirst to learn technology at a very early age. In this episode of Seriously, Bud , I had the pleasure of speaking with Vikas Singhal, the founder of InstaWP. We started off with a light-hearted discussion about a vivid dream Vikas had recently, where he found himself stuck in a tiring time loop. This unus...

Send us Fan Mail  An unexpected conversation with a legendary WordPress podcaster, blogger, WP historian and all around great guy. Here’s my chat with Jeff Chandler to explore various aspects of his life. We started with Jeff’s upbringing in Cleveland, Ohio, and moved through his education and early career. Jeff shared his brief stint in the Air Force, describing how it was quite different from wh...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with someone who was homeschooled and has one of the youngest voices in the WordPress Community. In this interview, I had the pleasure of talking with Sophia DeRosia, where we began by discussing her name preferences and how close family members affectionately call her “Sophie.” Sophia shared some of her early childhood memories, including her first reco...

Send us Fan Mail A conversation with a thoughtful guy who would have been Marco Polo if he could have been someone else. Here I had the pleasure of chatting with James Giroux, who shared his unique journey and diverse interests. We kicked things off by discussing James’s unexpected connection to Korean culture, which all started when he hosted a Korean international student. This experience sparke...