Episodes

MageTalk Classic: “A Little Bit Fiddly” with Joseph McDermott, Klevu 17.07.2020 1:01:31

Recorded before COVID-19, Phillip interviews Joseph McDermott of Klevu, a search solution provider for Magento Also available on Youtube 📺

MageTalk Classic: “Vinai the Verizon Guy” (w/ Peter Manijak) 13.07.2020 42:14

From the archives – a never-before-released PRE-COVID interview recorded in Early Feburary 2020. We sit down with Peter Manijak from Magento Certification to talk about the forthcoming Magento Imagine at Adobe Summit. Listen now! Also available on Youtube 📺

MageTalk Classic: “I’ve Never Understood What Over/Under Means” 30.06.2020 1:14:00

From the archives – a previously unpublished episode! Recorded January 8, 2020. Kalen and Phillip perform the first live stream of 2020 and recount some of the happenings over the break, and predictions for the... Also available on Youtube 📺

Magetalk Episode 215 – “Beef Marketing” 24.06.2020 1:07:39

Poor Apple getting picked on by two very successful millionaires. Tiny houses, RV’s, the call of the open road, and Meet Magento UK 2020. Listen now! Also available on Youtube 📺

MageTalk Episode 214 – “Don’t Call it a Comeback” 11.06.2020 58:04

“Agencies are auto dealers and Adobe is the manufacturer… wait.” We’re back. And we’re (somehow still) talking about Magento 1 EOL. Also available on Youtube 📺

MageTalk Episode 213 – “I’ve Lost 3 Stone of Stress this Week” w/ Rebecca Brocton 03.02.2020 1:05:34

The boys are joined in today’s episode by Rebecca Brocton and they discuss mental health, how to battle impostor syndrome, and how to overcome social anxiety when attending community events. Listen now! Also available on Youtube 📺

MageTalk Episode 212 – An Interview with Mage One 31.01.2020 1:04:34

In today’s episode, the boys are joined by Rico Neitzel and Fabian Blechschmidt from Mage One to discuss how Mage One is keeping Magento 1 alive even after its end of life. Listen now! Show... Also available on Youtube 📺

MageTalk Episode 211 – Interview with Phil Hanson, Queue-It 22.11.2019 31:32

Phillip is joined on today’s episode by his name twin Phil Hanson and they discuss virtual queue technology, how to handle massive traffic on your website, and of course, their sneaker obsessions. Listen now! Show... Also available on Youtube 📺

MageTalk Episode 210 – An Interview with Ampjar Founder Pete Davis 15.11.2019 1:02:42

In today’s episode, the boys mix up the format a bit by starting with a recap of MagentoLive Europe and then moving into an interview with Ampjar’s Pete Davis in which they discuss social media... Also available on Youtube 📺

MageTalk Episode 209 – “Just-in-Time-Doc’ing” 01.11.2019 1:09:46

The boys are very energetic in today’s episode where they talk about the future of the world as we know it, what they would do with a billion dollars, and the spooky Magento 1 end... Also available on Youtube 📺

MageTalk Episode 208 – “The Pillow of Authority” 01.11.2019 55:13

In a particularly spicy episode, the boys are joined by Weidenhammer’s Aaron Sheehan and they discuss eCommerce costs in 2019, problems in the Magento community, and how product copy is so important. Listen now! Watch... Also available on Youtube 📺

MageTalk Episode 207 – An Interview with Rick Willett 01.11.2019 58:57

Kalen is joined by Rick Willett on today’s episode and they talk about the state of Magento in Japan, Rick’s programming journey, and Rick’s performance career as a member of STOMP. Listen now! Also available on Youtube 📺

MageTalk Episode 206 – Brazilian Blowout 04.10.2019 1:06:11

In today’s episode, Kalen and Phillip introduce the MageTalk Fitness Challenge, review a lot of Magento Community events, hate on PWA, and get into some of the philosophy of eCommerce Platform Selection. Listen now! You... Also available on Youtube 📺

MageTalk Episode 205 – Humming Makes Your Voice Better 02.10.2019 1:09:47

In a surprise mid-week episode, the boys talk about the disruptive power of marketplaces, sustainable initiatives, and predict how AI might bring about the end of the world. Listen now! Watch the video live stream... Also available on Youtube 📺

MageTalk Episode 204 – What is the Future of Adobe Open Source? 27.09.2019 1:01:53

Kalen and Phillip get into some serious gossip about the future of Adobe Open Source as they dive into the truth behind some high-level employee departures from Adobe. What does the future of open source... Also available on Youtube 📺

MageTalk Episode 203 – Everybody Hates Their Ecommerce Platform 13.09.2019 57:52

The boys are back with a live episode in which they talk about how everyone hates their eCommerce platform, the state of the Magento ecosystem, and the true worth of customer lifetime value. Listen now!... Also available on Youtube 📺

MageTalk Episode 202 – “Hoboken No Jokin” 02.08.2019 1:13:21

In this episode, the boys get giddy over a positive review, discuss the trials and tribulations of hiring remotely, and talk about the newly created consultant landscape that comes with GDPR. Listen Now! Or watch... Also available on Youtube 📺

MageTalk Episode 201 – “I’ve heard of the Oxford Comma but have you heard of the Reed Jenkins Comma?” 19.07.2019 1:09:19

The boys talk about some of the current posts and publications recently posted by members of the Magento Community, discuss escalating risk versus technical debt, and tackle the difficulties in automating content creation. Listen now! Also available on Youtube 📺

MageTalk Episode 200 – “Oot-Gaverjet-Ploom” 12.07.2019 57:23

In an episode plagued by audio issues, the boys cross the 200 episode threshold by talking about PWA demos, Magento 1’s trending pattern in market share, and the recent Magecart attack. Listen now! Also available on Youtube 📺

MageTalk Episode 199– “Better Eat Your Googley-Ohs” (w/ James Zetlen) 05.07.2019 1:20:32

In one of the more technical episodes of late, Phillip is joined by James Zetlen as they explore the future of UI components, UPWARD and the importance of a common coding language, and some nitty-gritty... Also available on Youtube 📺

MageTalk Episode 198 – $10,000 Luxury Magento Site 07.06.2019 59:34

Kalen and Phillip explore the complications surrounding a low budget Magento build, the concept of a luxury brand, and a possible Mage Reconciliation Day. Listen now! Also available on Youtube 📺

MageTalk Episode 197 – “I Bet You Expected An Imagine Recap” 03.06.2019 1:08:36

The boys discuss Kalen’s sabbatical and recent trip to Canada, Magento’s upmarket trajectory, and a possible change in what we call PWAs. There also might be some Imagine recaps in there somewhere… Listen now! Also available on Youtube 📺

MageTalk Episode 196 – REST in Mage Peace 31.05.2019 1:03:29

The boys get into some nitty-gritty details about the recently announced Imagine keynote speaker, a newly released database of useful Magento resources, and talk about overcoming issues within the partner ecosystem. Listen now! Also available on Youtube 📺

MageTalk Episode 195 – Solution Specialist Redux 30.04.2019 49:06

Phillip sits down with Peter Manijak, Joseph Maxwell, Emily Dowd, and Caitlin Mekita and discusses everything about the new Magento 2 Certified Solution Specialist Exam. Listen now! Also available on Youtube 📺

MageTalk Episode 194 – There and Back Again (w/ Slava Kravchuk) 19.04.2019 1:06:23

The boys sit down with Slava Krachuk and discuss his seven-month road trip in which he circumnavigated Africa. Listen now! Also available on Youtube 📺