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Open Channels FM
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OpenChannels FM is a community-powered podcast network where builders, creators, developers, business owners, and community leaders gather to talk about what matters. Across four shows (Open Web Conversations, Open Makers, Do the Woo, and Channel 4) we explore the open web, open source, and the people and ideas driving it forward. One conversation at a time.
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Revisiting Web Intents and the Ongoing Challenges of Decentralized Web Services
4d ago01:33:10Tap to summarizeIn a conversation about the future of the open web, Paul Kinlan and Matthias Pfefferle explore the challenges of decentralized identity, interoperability, and potential solutions like Web Intents, advocating for user-centric systems.
Transcribe →TYPO3’s Unique Structure and Global Expansion in Open Source CMS
5d ago00:35:55Tap to summarizeTYPO3, an open-source CMS, is distinguished by its community-driven governance, robust support, and innovative technology. Version 14 focuses on enhancing user experience and expanding into North America.
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Building Business Fortitude and Creativity in Digital Marketing
1w ago00:29:12Tap to summarizeThis episode of Open Channels FM emphasizes fortitude in business, highlighting tenacity, creativity, and resilience as key to breaking through digital noise and getting noticed, with practical advice.
Transcribe →Navigating AI Integration and Ethics in Open Source Communities
2w ago00:47:02Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Derek Hanson chats with Kimberly Pace Becker about AI's intersection with language and technology, emphasizing ethics, diverse perspectives, and responsible integration in digital tools.
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Rethinking Plugins With a Single License for an Expanding Library
3w ago00:50:52Tap to summarizeIn this episode, hosts Bob Dunn and Cami McNamara discuss WellPlayedWP, a unique subscription service for WordPress plugins launched by Marcus Burnette. The service focuses on innovative, user-driven plugin development, addressing gaps in existing solutions.
Transcribe →Podcasting 2.0: The Open Source Movement Reshaping How We Create and Consume Audio
Apr 1600:45:26Tap to summarizeThis episode explores Podcasting 2.0, highlighting community-driven enhancements to RSS, the balance of distribution platforms, and evolving podcast formats.
Transcribe →Lessons from Two Decades of Open Source and the Social Internet
Apr 1401:03:37Tap to summarizeIn this episode, host Matthias Pfefferle chats with software engineer Will Norris, discussing his extensive contributions to open standards, federated identity, and open source, particularly within the WordPress ecosystem and the evolution of decentralized social networking.
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How Hosting Companies Empower Agencies Through Effective Partnerships
Apr 900:18:37Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Adam Weeks and Carrie Smaha discuss agency partner programs, emphasizing ongoing commissions, risk management, and building trust.
Transcribe →Professionalizing Pricing Models for Open Source CMS Businesses
Apr 700:28:05Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Anne Bovelett chats with Dr. Christian Kurze discuss strategies for startups in open source CMS, emphasizing structured sales and sustainable monetization.
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Self-hosted WordPress Optimized Runtime on Docker (SWORD)
Apr 300:06:52Tap to summarizeIn the CloudFest Hackathon, Jan Willem shared his team's project, SWORD, a self-hosted control panel for WordPress, highlighting collaboration, technical challenges, and team spirit.
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