Matt Medeiros

The WP Minute+

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For long-form interviews, news, and commentary about the WordPress ecosystem. This is the companion show to The WP Minute, your favorite 5-minutes of WordPress news every week.

Author

Matt Medeiros

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News

Podcast website

thewpminute.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

How To Teach WordPress Like a Pro 06.07.2026

Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support Teaching is the focus of this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast. Allie Nimmons joined Eric to share her tips for helping others learn WordPress . Allie’s journey has been unique, moving from studying theater to...

Hosting Providers Have Become Strategic Partners 29.06.2026

Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support JetHost’s Metodi Drenovski joins Matt on this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast to discuss all things hosting. Metodi shares the importance of understanding customer needs and AI’s role in providing support. He...

From Plugin Security to Better AI Workflows with Zack Katz 22.06.2026

Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, GravityKit’s Zack Katz joins Eric to discuss his company’s forward-thinking features , including cryptographic signing on plugin updates and the new Block MCP tool. Zac...

Can WordPress Keep Up With AI? 08.06.2026

Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support This episode of The WP Minute+ podcast features Matt’s chat with Beaver Builder’s Robby McCullough. They discuss the evolution of Beaver Builder, including its recent AI integrations. You’ll find takes on the cu...

Inside the Surge of WordPress Supply Chain Attacks 01.06.2026

Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Anchor Hosting owner Austin Ginder joins Eric to discuss the recent surge in supply chain attacks affecting WordPress plugins. Austin shares his experiences managing se...

Why Passion Still Matters in WordPress Products 25.05.2026

Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric sits down with Marcus Burnette, founder of WellPlayedWP, a new plugin membership service, and The WP World (a media partner of The WP Minute ). Marcus fills us in...

Going In-Depth With Web Pioneer Jeffrey Zeldman: Part 2 18.05.2026

Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support This episode of The WP Minute+ podcast features part II of Eric’s conversation with Jeffrey Zeldman. This time around, Jeffrey discusses his transition to working at Automattic. He shares thoughts on company cul...

Going In-Depth With Web Pioneer Jeffrey Zeldman: Part 1 11.05.2026

Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric sits down with Jeffrey Zeldman, a pioneer in web design and co-founder of the Web Standards Project and A List Apart. They discuss his journey into web design, the...

The Keys To Building a WordPress-Focused SAAS 04.05.2026

Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric chats with Matt Schwartz , founder of CheckView , a SaaS focused on automated testing . The discussion focuses on challenges and insights of starting a SaaS produc...

Finding AI’s Place in Web Hosting 27.04.2026

Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Matt Medeiros chats with Matt Telfer , the Marketing Director at 20i , a web hosting company. They discuss Telfer's role at 20i, the dynamics between marketing and sale...

Managing Your Vibe Coding Junk Drawer 20.04.2026

Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric and Matt are joined by Stranger Studios co-founder Kim Coleman to discuss the pros and cons of vibe coding. We tackle the question of how to generate and maintain...

You Aren’t Responsible for Your Client’s Privacy Policy 13.04.2026

Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric is joined by Donata Stroink-Skillrud, president of Termageddon. Donata highlights the importance of privacy compliance for websites and explains that most modern s...

AI + Humanity = A Better Customer Experience? 06.04.2026

Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric is joined by Malcolm Peralty of Pressable. Malcolm shared his extensive experience with WordPress and Drupal (including their differences) and filled us in on his...

The Future of WordPress With Mary Hubbard 30.03.2026

Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric Karkovack is joined by Mary Hubbard, the Executive Director of WordPress. Mary gives us the scoop about her first year in the role, the project’s momentum, communi...

WordPress in Your Browser? How my.WordPress.net Makes the CMS Personal 25.03.2026

Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, we explore the new my. WordPress.net project. It’s a browser-based WordPress sandbox that emphasizes privacy , portability , and AI integration . WordPress contributors...

How GoDaddy Is Using AI To Improve the WordPress UX 23.03.2026

Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric Karkovack chats with Adam Warner from GoDaddy. Adam fills us in on the company’s community engagement, the Airo® AI suite, and its agency program. The discussion a...

The Keys to a Sustainable WordPress Community 16.03.2026

Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric is joined by Mary Job , who shares her journey from studying philosophy to becoming a leader in the Nigerian WordPress community. Mary discusses the importance of...

Do Founders Make Great Marketers? 09.03.2026

Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Ben Pines shares his journey from being an early employee at Elementor to starting his own consulting business focused on founder-led marketing. He discusses the unique...

Proven Sales Strategies for Your WordPress Agency 02.03.2026

Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Matt Medeiros welcomes Olly Feldman, the Head of Global Sales at Hosting.com. Together, they discuss the intricacies of agency sales and the importance of building rela...

The Right Way to Onboard Your Agency Clients 25.02.2026

Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Matt Medeiros welcomes LaunchBay co-founder Sam Chlebowski. They discuss the evolution of agency models , the importance of finding a niche , and how LaunchBay serves a...

How WordPress Is Reaching the Next Generation of Contributors 23.02.2026

Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric Karkovack is joined by Isotta Peira, head of the WordPress Credits Program, an initiative aimed at connecting students with the open-source community. Isotta share...

Can Elementor One Accelerate the Page Builder’s Growth? 18.02.2026

Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Matt is joined by Gabriella Laster, Director of Product Marketing at Elementor. Gabriella shares her journey into the WordPress ecosystem and discusses the launch of El...

The Secrets To Selling WordPress as an Enterprise Solution 16.02.2026

Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric is joined by Rachel Berry, Head of Client Services at Filter. Rachel fills us in on the role of WordPress as an enterprise solution. The discussion also looks at t...

Inside the AI Team’s Big Plans for WordPress 7.0 09.02.2026

Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric Karkovack interviews Jason Adams, a contributor to the WordPress AI Team. They discuss the mission of the AI Team, the various AI initiatives at Automattic, and ho...

A Sneak Peek at Pressable’s Plans for 2026 04.02.2026

Thanks Pressable for supporting the show! Get your special hosting deal at https://pressable.com/wpminute Become a WP Minute Supporter & Slack member at https://thewpminute.com/support On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Matt Medeiros welcomes Kevin MacGillivray, the Chief Marketing Officer at Pressable. Kevin discusses his transition from Shopify to the WordPress ecosystem, the challen...

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