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Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a New Englander who has the loftiest view of anyone in the WordPress Community.  In a recent episode of 'Seriously, Bud,' host Bud engages in a rich conversation with Zach Katz, an avid movie lover and web developer, touching upon a variety of personal and professional topics. Zack starts by expressing his admiration for actor Benicio del...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a woman who visited a college roomate on a trip to San Diego with her husband and never left.  The conversation with Michelle touches on her upbringing in New Orleans, Louisiana, and her educational journey. Michelle describes her nerdy childhood and the move to a specialized high school in upstate Louisiana, which led her to attend college at Pratt...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with an overconfident lover of learning who teaches WordPress to the world.  In this engaging podcast episode, Bud warmly welcomes Jamie Marsland, expressing high admiration for his work and presentation qualities. Jamie and Bud share humorous anecdotes about their initial meeting in a noisy bar in Portland and briefly discuss the diverse accents in the...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a woman who knew she was going to be a businessperson at age 10 and is a master at Ultimate Frisbee, Pickleball, and Free Diving. In this engaging conversation on Seriously Bud, Lesley Sim delves into her experiences with Ultimate Frisbee, a seven-aside game combining elements of American football and netball, played with a Frisbee aiming to score p...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a dazzling leader who inspires everyone to be their best.  In this conversation, John Penland shares his fascinating career journey, starting with an unexpected stint selling water pumps after losing his job in residential construction. Living in Northeast Georgia with his wife and a young child, John initially took a job running a drill press in a...

Send us Fan Mail In conversation with a competitor who relishes losing only if it means he’s learning. Jonathan Wold joins the show Seriously, BUD?, and discusses his thoughts on the detailed intake survey for the show, ultimately finding it novel and enjoyable. The interview reveals Jonathan's upbringing, marked by frequent relocations due to his entrepreneurial mother's determination t...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with someone who is WordPress's best kept secret.  Ian Meisner shares his family activity of watching a curated list of top movies, as he chats with the host of Seriously Bud. He started the list with the IMDb Top 100 but customized it to include child-friendly films, leading to weekly family movie nights. His children have a particular affection fo...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a woman who gave birth to 4 daughters and is having a positive impact on the world, one website at a time.  In this episode, Amber Hines, born in New Hampshire and currently residing north of Austin, Texas, recounts her journeys across various states. Her travels were often prompted by her husband Chris's career as a chef, from Cedar Rapids, Io...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a sensitive human who treats everyone with respect, empathy and integrity In this engaging conversation, Bud welcomes Beth Soderberg, an extroverted introvert who has excelled in the WordPress community and beyond. Despite initial perceptions of being mysterious and icy, Beth reveals herself to be a warm and empathetic person. She reflects on her sh...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a woman who is all about optimization and getting the most out of life.  In this engaging exchange, Sandra Kurze a seasoned trumpet player and technology professional, shares her unique journey. She recounts her experiences growing up in a small town in Germany, her passion for music, particularly playing the trumpet in both a traditional Bavarian b...

Send us Fan Mail The final week of the summer finds me in Portland, OR, attending WordCamp US. Meeting up with a lot of my past guests and getting a chance to talk with future guests of the show. 

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Send us Fan Mail  An unexpected conversation with a world class WordPress community builder. The podcast episode features a conversation between the host and Winstina Hughes, a long-time acquaintance from the WordPress community. They reminisce about their first meeting at a WordCamp New York City event, where Winstina served as a co-organizer and a Speaker Wrangler. The discussion then turns to W...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a fiction writer who is a super fan of small Russian indie bands.  In this episode of 'Seriously, Bud,' the host engages in a candid conversation with Olga Glecker, a developer from St. Petersburg, Russia. The discussion begins with the correct pronunciation of her name and her childhood experiences growing up in a family of engineers. Olg...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a handlebar mustache who speaks multiple languages and makes dinner every night. The conversation with Robert Jacobi traverses a range of topics from the personal to the professional. It starts with a lighthearted discussion about his handlebar mustache, a result of the COVID-19 lockdowns, and his multilingual capabilities. Robert explains his bilin...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a childhood entrepreneur who admidts to being 110% nerd.  The conversation begins with Zach Hendershot discussing his passion for gravel cycling, which he finds to be a perfect blend of road cycling and mountain biking. He appreciates how it allows for exploration and avoids traffic dangers while being less intensive than mountain biking. Bud mentio...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a guy who arranged charters to fly rock stars around and was once carded for being too old to buy wine at Walmart.  In this episode of Seriously, Bud, the guest is Michael Lofton, who has an intriguing background in aviation and music. Michael unfolds his aviation journey, starting with flying a Cessna as a teenager, leading to a longer career in pr...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a world's leading authority on privacy, who received her law degree when she was 21.  This episode features Bud and Donata Stroink-Skillrud as they discuss Donata's remarkable journey of achieving a law degree at the age of 21. Donata shares her accelerated educational path, beginning with early learning encouraged by her grandfather, then...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a web development instructor who is working on a Bachelor of AI degree.  Matt Graham, a longtime resident of Ontario, Canada, joined the show from Whitby, just east of Toronto. Despite being Canadian, Matt playfully claims he doesn’t have much of an accent—likely  due to watching American TV. Unlike many Canadians, he doesn’t closely follow hockey,...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with an irrepressible dynamo whose magnetic smile brightens the world.  In this engaging interview, Marieke van de Rakt discusses various aspects of her life, starting with her childhood memories in the Netherlands, her educational journey, and her academic achievements. Marieka reveals that she recently discovered she has ADHD, which affected her attent...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a guy who survived high school by reading furtively on his way to becoming a solutions architect. The interview with Dan Knaus delves into his rich and diverse life experiences, spanning several U.S. states and culminating in his current residence in Canada. Dan begins by describing his early years, having been born in Poughkeepsie, New York, and gr...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a woman who is passionate about giving back more than she receives.  Stacey L. Carlson, originally from Gothenburg, Nebraska, discusses her unique life journey in this episdoe of Seriously, BUD? She describes her early move to Lincoln, Nebraska, and her experiences living in different states such as Dallas and New Jersey. Stacey shares her challengi...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with an engaging life-long learner, co-founder and CTO of Human Made.  In this engaging conversation, Joe Hoyle, CTO and co-founder of Human Made, discusses his work-life balance, emphasizing the importance of managing work hours effectively. Joe shares that he now strives to work only about eight hours a day, having put in grueling 12-hour work days in...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a world-traveling entrepreneur who knows how to cook and do laundry for seven.  Miriam Schwab shares her extensive journey in this engaging conversation with Bud. They reflect on the year-long delay in their discussion, and Miriam details her life starting from her upbringing in Toronto. She humorously discusses the Jewish community she grew up in a...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a hippie who advises that you probably should not marry someone older than your parents. In this episode of *Seriously, Bud,* Bridget Willard takes us on a heartfelt and humorous journey through her life, beginning in the small coastal town of Pacific Grove in Monterey County. She reflects on growing up in a quiet place shaped by its past as a churc...