Podcasts

October 8, 2026

Going All-in to Build a New Podcast Platform. No MVP. All the Features.

In this episode of the PublishPress Podcast, I talk with Nathan Wrigley and Dan Maby about Show.fm, their new “PodOps” platform for running a podcast from start to finish. Instead of launching a minimum viable product, they went all-in and built a polished, full-featured platform to compete in a crowded market. Nathan and Dan walk through guest management, team permissions, automations, AI guest research, and their guest directory. We also talk about rebranding right before launch and their capped Founders Deal.

People in this episode

Steve Burge
Nathan Wrigley
Dan Maby

October 6, 2026

This Week in WordPress #384 on WP Builds

I joined Nathan Wrigley and the WP Builds panel for episode 384 of This Week in WordPress, titled “Steve Licked a Hammer,” released on October 6th, 2026. We covered the road to WordPress 7.2, including suggestion mode for notes, the Presence API, and new security improvements. We also talked about the flood of AI-generated plugin submissions hitting the plugin repository, the Save the Plugin initiative, and a busy season of WordPress events, from PressConf in Barcelona to the return of WordCamp Manchester and WP Accessibility Day.

People in this episode

Nathan Wrigley (host)
Rhys Wynne
Raquel Manriquez
Steve Burge

September 23, 2026

Hidden Multipliers: The New Book for Every WordPress Business Owner

In this episode of the PublishPress Podcast, I talk with Jason Cohen, who has founded four companies, sold two and built two unicorns, including WP Engine. He talks about his new book, Hidden Multipliers, and its practical ideas on pricing, customer research and profitability for WordPress businesses.

People in this episode

Steve Burge
Jason Cohen

July 3, 2026

Using AI Deep Research to Improve WordPress Plugins With Ross Morsali

In this episode of the PublishPress Podcast, I talk with Ross Morsali, developer of Search & Filter, who argues that AI’s real power isn’t vibe-coding but deep research. He explains how he used it to find new ways to make search fast on WordPress sites with tens of thousands of posts.

People in this episode

Steve Burge
Ross Morsali

June 9, 2026

This Week in WordPress #375 on WP Builds

I joined Nathan Wrigley and the WP Builds panel for episode 375 of This Week in WordPress, titled “It’s All Up and Down,” recorded on June 9th, 2026. The conversation ranged across recent WordPress ecosystem news with a strong focus on the rapidly evolving intersection of AI and security — including new challenges for tools like Wordfence and Patchstack as AI-generated vulnerabilities and “AI slop” continue to grow as a threat vector.

People in this episode

Nathan Wrigley (host)
Michelle Frechette
Marc Benzakein
Steve Burge

May 19, 2026

2026 Has Changed Everything About WordPress Security, With Austin Ginder

In this episode of the PublishPress Podcast, I talk with Austin Ginder, a host who was overwhelmed when AI-driven hacking attempts surged in February 2026. He explains how he responded, and how he went from AI skeptic to using it as a core part of his security work.

People in this episode

Steve Burge
Austin Ginder

May 11, 2026

This Week in WordPress #373 on WP Builds

I joined Nathan Wrigley and the panel on WP Builds for episode 373 of This Week in WordPress. We covered the latest WordPress news and discussed what’s happening in the community this week, including updates around WordPress 7.0 and the growing role of AI in the block editor.

People in this episode

Nathan Wrigley (host)
Remkus de Vries
Rhys Wynne
Steve Burge

May 4, 2026

WordPress Businesses Are Moving From Products to Services, With Robbie Adair

In this episode of the PublishPress Podcast, I talk with Robbie Adair, who has run her agency through 20 years of technology shifts. She believes AI makes products less valuable and expert services more valuable than ever, as clients need help navigating new choices.

People in this episode

Steve Burge
Dan Knauss
Robbie Adair

April 28, 2026

What Publishers Need to Know About Web Accessibility, With Amber Hinds

In this episode of the PublishPress Podcast, I talk with Amber Hinds of Equalize Digital, who answers the accessibility questions publishers actually ask: Do audio versions of articles help? Should you offer a text-only site? This is a practical guide to making content work for everyone.

People in this episode

Steve Burge
Amber Hinds

April 21, 2026

Paywalls and Advertising are a Perfect Combination for Publishers, With Chris Ward

In this episode of the PublishPress Podcast, I talk with Chris Ward of The Publisher Desk, who offers a counterpoint to our many paywall guests. He argues that paywalls only work alongside a strong advertising strategy, because many readers will never pay but still have value.

People in this episode

Steve Burge
Chris Ward

April 19, 2026

Community + Code Podcast: Episode 23

I was a guest on the Community + Code podcast, hosted by Chris Reynold. This ia show that explores the stories behind people who build in open source. In episode 23, I shared how I got started — from teaching in rural Georgia to building websites on the side, and eventually finding my way into the WordPress plugin world. It was a fun conversation about the winding road that leads people into open source.

People in this episode

Chris Reynolds (host)
Steve Burge

April 14, 2026

AI is Now a Contributor to WooCommerce, With Brian Coords

In this episode of the PublishPress Podcast, I talk with Brian Coords, WooCommerce Developer Advocate, now that AI is listed as an official WooCommerce contributor. We discuss what that means for open source projects: AI-built features, AI-written docs, and finally clearing old bug backlogs.

People in this episode

Steve Burge
Brian Coords