Seriously, BUD?
A weekly podcast featuring an unexpected conversation from someone in the WordPress Community.
Episodes
127 episodes
Louise Towler on Science, WordPress, Entrepreneurship, and the Power of Curiosity
Louise Towler’s lifelong curiosity began with childhood books about scientists such as Marie Curie and Charles Darwin, leading her to excel in mathematics and science, study mathematics at Durham University, and build an unconventional career i...
Adam Silver on Ultrarunning, Reinvention, WordPress, and What's Next
An unexpected conversation about a guy leaving the agency life behind and running toward something new.Please follow, rate, and review Seriously, BUD? wherever you get your podcasts. Adam Silver is at a turning poin...
Laura Sacco on Social Work, Italy, WordPress, and Finding Confidence Through Community
An unexpected conversation with a woman who was born as a social worker, giving people the best opportunities to live their best possible lives. Hey there, friend, please follow, rate, and review my show so others ...
Jimmy Tavares on Figure Skating, Creativity, WordPress, and the Power of Friendship
An unexpected conversation with a guy whose joie de vivre sings through his voice.Please follow, rate, and review my podcast so more people can know about it. Jimmy Tavares is a former competitive fig...
Yuliia "Jules" Kovtun on Living Through War in Ukraine, WordPress, Resilience, and Hope
An unexpected conversation with an ambassador of tourniquets and lover of combat medicine. Please follow, rate, and review my podcast if you love it too!The podcast features Yulia “Jules” Kovtun, a Ukrainian mar...
Imran Siddiq on Teaching WordPress, AI, Productivity, and Reinventing Life After a Heart Attack
An unexpected conversation with a man who makes a lasting difference with everything he does. Please Follow, Rate and Review Seriously, BUD? In this episode of *Seriously, Bud*, host Bud Kraus talks with WordPr...
Gerasimos (Makis) Mourelatos on Travel, Cybersecurity, WordPress, AI, and a Life of Curiosity
An unexpected conversation with a guy who rode his bike every day in the shadows of the Acropolis while he was growing up. Gerasimos (Makis) Mourelatos is a self-taught entrepreneur, cybersecurity professional, and Wo...
Lana Miro on Life in Ukraine, WordPress, Honesty, and Finding Hope During Wartime
An unexpected conversation with a woman who manages to smile and laugh in the middle of a war and inspires us all. Lana Miro (Svitlana Miroshnychenko), a content marketer from Mykolaiv, Ukraine, shares her experiences of livi...
Lumi Ciobanu on Reinventing a Career, Classical Music, WordPress, and Finding Her True Strengths
An unexpected conversation with a woman whose husband suggested she give WordPress a try, and a new career was born. Lumi Ciobanu shares her remarkable journey from Romania's world of classical music to a career in WordPress....
Arpit G. Shah on Family, India, WordPress, AI, and the Journey That Shaped His Life
An unexpected conversation with a guy who might just be the only organizer at WordCamp US 2026 who speaks fluent Gujarati.Arpit G. Shah shares an unexpected conversation that goes far beyond WordPress, reflecting on the loss of h...
Chris Reynolds on Homeschooling, Curiosity, Family, and Finding Purpose Beyond WordPress
An unexpected conversation with a guy who fortunately wore the green sticker at his college's Kissmass party. Chris Reynolds reflects on a life shaped by curiosity, family, and a passion for technology. He recounts...
Special Episode - Seriously, BUD? Is At WordCamp Europe
I'm taking a 3-week break as my wife Arlene and I are traveling to Prague, Krakow, Paris, and Portugal. WOW. That is enough.And I need a break. Europe, here we come!
Jagadish “Jaggy” Tulagapu on India, Cricket, WordPress Community, and the Rise of AI Cities
An unexpected conversation with a man who has 20,000 connections on LinkedIn and knows what to do with them. In this episode of Seriously, BUD?, Bud talks with Jagadish “Jaggy” Tulagapu from India – an international recruiter for...
AmyJune Hineline on Accessibility, Open Source, Homeschooling, and Life Beyond Technology
An unexpected conversation with a woman who wants to be a rabbit farmer, should she decide to grow up. In this episode of Seriously, BUD?, Bud talks with AmyJune Hineline about her unusual journey from growing up on a rural N...
Kevin MacGillivray on Books, Travel, Music, Pressable, and the Power of WordPress Community
An unexpected conversation with a guy who reads 75 books a year and enjoys the window seat on an airplane. In this episode of Seriously, BUD?, Bud talks with Kevin McGillivray from Pressable about books, music, travel, AI, Wo...
Special Episode - Seriously, BUD Coming Back From San Francisco
This is the last day of my 17-day journey to Hawaii with 2 stops in San Francisco.Back next time with a new episode of Seriously, BUD?
Special Episode - Seriously, BUD Goes To Hawaii
I'm taking a little break from my normal routine as I am in Hawaii attending a wedding. This is a perfect time to catch up on all 104 episodes that you may have missed. Of course, you can do that from wherever you get your po...
Mumtahina Faguni on Adventure, WordPress Marketing, and Life in Bangladesh
An unexpected conversation with a woman whose radiant smile goes with her when she's bungee jumpingIn this episode of Seriously, BUD?, Bud sits down with Mumtahina Faguni for a warm and engaging conversation that blends h...
James Welbes on Cigars, Navy Life, WordPress, and Raising a Family in Iowa
An unexpected conversation with a world traveler who knows a good cigar when he smokes one. In this episode of Seriously, BUD?, Bud talks with James, a WordPress developer from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in a relaxed, wide-...
Joel Olawanle – A Man of Faith, AI, and Life Beyond Lagos
An unexpected conversation with a guy who is an expert on Jollof Rice and loves his relationship with God.Bud talks with Joel, a young Nigerian developer and Kinsta editor he’s worked with but never met live, uncovering a thoughtf...
Pam Aungst Cronin on Glamping, SEO, and Building a WordPress Career Through Real Experience
An unexpected conversation with a Jersey girl who glamps, then sends people to web pages. Pam shares how her love of glamping led not only to a tight-knit community in New Jersey but also to meeting her husband during the pandemic, ...
Seriously, BUD? Episode 100 – The Human Stories of WordPress
An unexpected conversation for episode 100 with two people that aren't people. In this special 100th episode of Seriously, BUD?, AI-generated hosts Eve and Adam take a step back to explore the deeper patterns behind the conve...
Manish Dudharejia on Building E2M Solutions, WordPress Growth, and Finding SEO by Accident
An unexpected conversation with an engaging entrepreneur who first turned on a computer on day one at university to get his Master’s in Computer Science.This episode of Seriously, Bud? features Bud in conversation with Manish Dudharejia,...
Joost de Valk on Building Yoast SEO, Open Source Curiosity, and Life After The Plugin
An unexpected conversation with a WordPress entrepreneur who helped millions rank better on Google - and still prefers a quiet life in his small Dutch town.In this episode of Seriously, BUD?, Joost de Valk reflects on the...
Rodolfo Melogli: From Sicily Love Story to Digital Nomad to Mr. WooCommerce
An unexpected conversation with a guy who appreciates the luck he's had changing his career from civil engineer to Mr. WooCommerce. Rodolfo Melogli joins the show with a story that feels like it was written for a movie. At 20...
