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From the guys behind "Apetech Tech Tutorials" YouTube channel and "The Jira Guy" blog, comes a podcast that covers anything and everything relevant to being an Atlassian Admin. We cover the latest news and updates from the Atlassian ecosystem, cover best practices for your Atlassian Tools, and interview the movers and shakers within the community. Because we didn't choose The Jira Life, The Jira L... more

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Latest Episodes

The Jira Life reacts to news of layoffs at Atlassian

The Atlassian ecosystem is evolving rapidly, and the ripple effects are being felt across customers, Solution Partners, and Marketplace vendors alike. In this episode of The Jira Life, we welcome Dzmitry Hyrb, who joins us to explore how Atlassian’s ... more

In this emergency episode, Alex and King Bob talk about the upcoming closing of the Austin and Manila Atlassian offices, the current performance of Atlassian's stock and whether storm clouds are ahead for Atlassian.

On this episode of The Jira Life, we're joined by Walter Buggenhout for a deep dive into modern work planning across the Atlassian ecosystem.

Planning work in Jira is about more than just creating issues and moving them across a board. Walter bring... more

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Recent Guests

Walter Buggenhout
Atlassian Solutions Consultant; PPM and strategy in Jira
Private consultancy/Atlassian partner network
Episode: Planning Work with Jira and Beyond (with Walter Buggenhout)
Przemyslaw Wesolka
Expert in Jira Cloud migrations and automations
Episode: Working with Jira Cloud Migrations and Automations (with Przemyslaw Wesolka)
Lina Ortiz
Co-host and special guest, sharing insights from defense contracting
Episode: TJL Reports from Team on Tour: Government
Paulo Ramalho
Expert in governance and assets management, particularly in Atlassian tools
Episode: Governance with Assets in Jira and Confluence (with Paulo Ramalho)
Darryl Lee
Insightful user experience expert and commentator on Jira functionalities.
Episode: Upcoming Changes in Jira (with Darryl Lee)
Long Nguyen
Engineer in Rovo Agents team at Atlassian
Atlassian
Episode: Inside Rovo Studio with Atlassian's Long Nguyen
Robert Wen
Producer of The Jira Life
The Jira Life
Episode: Servings of Gratitude
Sajith Nairz
Speaker from Delhi, India
Atlassian Community
Episode: Servings of Gratitude
Sarah Hashtag I Believe Sarah Wright
Community member and advocate of Trello
Episode: Trelloween Adventure II: Scary Stories from the Atlassian community

Hosts

Alex Dr. Jira Ortiz
Host/Co-host; frequent presence across episodes, associated with The Jira Life
Rodney The Jira Guy Nissen
Co-host and primary host on many episodes; commonly featured in discussions
Sarah Wright
Co-host frequently appearing; part of main hosting trio

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Great Show for more than just Jira

    Alex and Rodney are real life Atlassian ecosystem experts. They bring to life the use cases, features, issues and improvements in Jira, Confluence and more. They have provided expert guidance and free assistance and advice through this new podcast series. I started with their live streams on YouTube but have subscribed to the Podcast to be able to listen wherever my travels take me. Highly recommended A+++++ content.

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    aglad11691
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners describe the hosts as Atlassian ecosystem experts who bring practical guidance and clear explanations to Jira, Confluence, and related tools.
Guests are perceived as credible, well-connected experts who contribute meaningful, applicable strategies for governance, security, and cloud transitions.
They highlight the show as a reliable resource for live guidance and community-focused insights, with engaging banter that makes technical topics approachable.

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#153
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#157
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Planning Work with Jira and Beyond (with Walter Buggenhout)
Q: Walter, can you tell us a bit about your background and how you landed in the Jira/PPM space?
Walter shares a multidisciplinary path from languages and IT into a factory setting, developing a training-tracking database, moving through software training and development, and finally finding a niche in Atlassian consulting focused on strategy, planning, and Jira-based portfolio work.
Atlassian Government Cloud and Isolated Cloud (with Josh Costella)
Q: What do you think Atlassian is going to introduce or talk about next week?
They might discuss achieving high FedRAMP status and how it affects government customers.
Hitting the JACpot: Navigating New Atlassian Features with Jens Schumacher
Q: How do you perceive the future of JAC?
Many believe it may not be useful in its current form and that a more transparent communication process from Atlassian is needed.
Hitting the JACpot: Navigating New Atlassian Features with Jens Schumacher
Q: What do you find valuable about JAC?
It serves as a validation tool to see if other users share the same issues or requests.
The Jira Life: Euro Trip
Q: What is there to eat?
Most food options will be familiar; tapas is recommended for the experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Jira Life

What is The Jira Life about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on practical Atlassian administration, product updates, and real-world use cases across Jira, Confluence, and related tools. Episodes frequently cover migration strategies, governance and asset management, security considerations, and community-driven insights from Atlassian events. A notable strength is its mix of in-depth technical guidance with humor and accessibility, making complex topics approachable for admins, IT managers, and practitioners looking to optimize their Atlassian environments. The format often features guest experts and community voices, providing both hands-on tips and strategic perspectives for navigating Atlassian ecosystems, cloud transitions, and admin tooling like Rovo and Forge. Potential listen... more

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