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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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. 

You need a break. I need a break. I have a brief message, and there's no guest this week. 

 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...

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. ...

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 ...

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...

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...

An unexpected conversation with a world's leading authority on privacy, who received her law degree when she was 21. This episode features Bud and Donata Stroink-Skillrud as they discuss Donata's remarkable journey of achievi...

An unexpected conversation with a web development instructor who is working on a Bachelor of AI degree. Matt Graham, a longtime resident of Ontario, Canada, joined the show from Whitby, just east of Toronto. Despit...

An unexpected conversation with an irrepressible dynamo whose magnetic smile brightens the world. In this engaging interview, Marieke van de Rakt discusses various aspects of her life, starting with her childhood memories in ...

An unexpected conversation with a guy who survived high school by reading furtively on his way to becoming a solutions architect.The interview with Dan Knaus delves into his rich and diverse life experiences, spanning several U.S....

An unexpected conversation with a woman who is passionate about giving back more than she receives. Stacey L. Carlson, originally from Gothenburg, Nebraska, discusses her unique life journey in this episdoe of Seriously, ...

An unexpected conversation with an engaging life-long learner, co-founder and CTO of Human Made. In this engaging conversation, Joe Hoyle, CTO and co-founder of Human Made, discusses his work-life balance, emphasizing the imp...

An unexpected conversation with a world-traveling entrepreneur who knows how to cook and do laundry for seven. Miriam Schwab shares her extensive journey in this engaging conversation with Bud. They reflect on the year-long d...

An unexpected conversation with a hippie who advises that you probably should not marry someone older than your parents.In this episode of *Seriously, Bud,* Bridget Willard takes us on a heartfelt and humorous journey through her ...

An unexpected conversation with an artist who takes joy in painting outside the lines of life. Anne-Mieke Bovelett comes from a remarkable family of artists. Her father, Børge Ring, was a world-renowned animator whose short f...

An unexpected conversation with a legendary high school rock star. Tim Monner's story begins with his early brush with local fame as a high school musician in the Quad Cities. While he humbly denies being a “rockstar,” he played ...

An unexpected conversation with a classically trained musician who moved out when her daughter turned 21.The podcast opens with Bud welcoming Milena Cap and making light of potentially mispronouncing her name, which leads to a hum...

An unexpected conversation with a Salutatorian who was astonished to see someone pay $80,000 for a Magic card. Nick Diego, originally from Cape Cod, talks about his upbringing, including attending a small public school in Cha...