Seriously, BUD?
A weekly podcast featuring an unexpected conversation from someone in the WordPress Community.
Episodes
92 episodes
Brian Cords on Teaching English, Tattoos, and Building Community at WooCommerce
In this episode of Seriously, Bud, Brian Cords shares his journey from English teacher to WordPress developer advocate at WooCommerce. Brian talks about raising five kids, playing guitar at home, discovering WordPress by accident, buil...
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June Liu on Language, Life Abroad, and WordPress Community Leadership
In this episode of Seriously, Bud, June Liu reflects on her 33-year marriage, years living in Taiwan, multilingual upbringing, mental health journey, WordPress consulting career, and her work building authentic community through Speed Network O...
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29:37
Tom Willmot - From Van Life to CEO of Human Made
Tom Willmot, CEO of Human Made, shares his inspiring journey from a nomadic childhood in the UK to building one of the most respected WordPress agencies. Hear about his unconventional upbringing, early tech career, and deep values around collab...
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35:43
Seriously, BUD? Takes A Moment To Thank You
No messages today about Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Just me in a serious mood to thank you for listening to my brand of crazy.
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2:14
Nathan Ingram
An unexpected conversation with a Southern man who studies theology, loves convertibles, and just cares about people. Nathan Ingram, a lifelong web developer and educator, is the guest on Seriously, Bud. Known for his engagin...
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26:44
Jonathan Bossenger
An unexpected conversation with a developer/teacher who cares that his students actually learn. The interview with Jonathan begins with a discussion on Brazilian jiu-jitsu, explaining its history and how it became popular in ...
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35:20
Zack Katz
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 lo...
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35:28
Michelle Huffaker
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 educati...
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33:28
Jamie Marsland
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 presenta...
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Lesley Sim
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 int...
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34:40
Jon Penland
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 l...
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45:37
Jonathan Wold
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 i...
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38:19
Ian Misner
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...
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29:36
Amber Hinds
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 Au...
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35:07
Beth Soderberg
An unexpected conversation with a sensitive human who treats everyone with respect, empathy and integrityIn this engaging conversation, Bud welcomes Beth Soderberg, an extroverted introvert who has excelled in the WordPress commun...
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50:05
Sandra Kurze
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....
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40:37
Seriously, BUD's End Of Summer Break At WordCamp US 2025
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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2:33
Seriously, BUD? Is Taking A 2 Week Break
You need a break. I need a break. I have a brief message, and there's no guest this week.
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8:51
Winstina Hughes
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 remi...
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Olga Gleckler
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. ...
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32:50
Robert Jacobi
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 ...
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35:08
Zach Hendershot
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 cyc...
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38:01
Michael Lofton
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 int...
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