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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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What does it actually look like to embed social impact into the DNA of a leading tech company — not as a PR footnote, but as a core operating principle? This week, we sit down with Jessica Hyman, the person at Atlassian tasked with answering exactly ... more

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Birthday episode! 🎂

Three years. Hundreds of sprints. Countless standups. And somehow, we're still here.

To mark the third birthday of The Jira Life, co-hosts Rodney Nissen, Alex Ortiz, and Sarah Wright are joined by the people who make this whole... more

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As spring turns into summer, many people's thoughts turn to hitting the open road and soaking in the majestic grandeur of the United States. This week on The Jira Life, we're celebrating that spirit of adventure with a grand reunion of the Trello Tra... more

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TEAM '26 was a whirlwind — and we're still buzzing from it. But before we move on to the next thing, we wanted to take a moment to shine a light on the people who helped make this season possible. This quarter, that means ikuTeam, and we couldn't be ... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Turner
Guest; Atlassian Champion and practitioner discussing governance vs customization in enterprise Atlassian environments
Ford (case study)
Episode: Balancing Governance & Customization in your Atlassian Environment (with Nick Turner)
Kristjan Mathiesen
Member of Atlassian credentialing team, discussed as guest
Atlassian
Episode: Examining Atlassian Certification Changes (with Kristjan Mathiesen)
Ed Gaile
ed gaile, principal guest, discusses Vibe Coding and MCP demos
Independent / Industry expert
Episode: Vibe Coding Meets Work Management: MCP Magic (with Ed Gaile)
Alex Ortiz
Guest mentioned in joke/prank context; discussed layoffs
Episode: March 11 Emergency Episode: Breaking - Atlassian lays off 10% of staff!
Dzmitry Hzrb
Guest on the episode, involved in ecosystem marketing discussions
Unspecified (at Atlassian ecosystem community)
Episode: The Atlassian Ecosystem Shift: Jira, Confluence, Rovo - and Finding Common Ground (with Dzmitry Hzrb)
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)

Hosts

Alex Ortiz
Host of The Jira Life; provides industry insight and practical guidance for Atlassian admins.
Rodney Nissen
Co-host/host with a focus on Atlassian ecosystem and governance discussions.
Sarah Wright
Host often contributing ecosystem and community perspectives; handles guest coordination.

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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aglad11691
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some episodes mix off-topic banter with serious tooling discussions.
Strong emphasis on governance, cloud strategies, and ecosystem dynamics.
Listeners appreciate practical, actionable Atlassian guidance.
Light, approachable tone with deep dives when needed.
Guests bring real-world experience from admins to partners.

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#194
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#201
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#156
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#239
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...And Now a Word from Our Sponsor (with Nelson Pereira)
Q: What announcement are you most excited about from this past year or week?
Being able to leverage the Teamwork Graph and the Robo LLMs for enterprise customers, especially as data privacy and governance barriers were previously blocking access to new AI capabilities; this unlocks internal tool-building and empowered workflows without compromising data security.
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.

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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 centers on practical Atlassian administration, governance, and ecosystem news, with frequent deep-dives into Jira, Confluence, migrations, and tool integrations. Episodes regularly explore governance models, admin workflows, and how large teams scale Atlassian usage, often featuring guests from vendor ecosystems, certification programs, and customer environments. A standout pattern is the mix of enterprise-focused strategy talks (governance, security, cloud migrations) with hands-on insights about product initiatives, AI-assisted tooling, and real-world admin challenges. The format blends expert perspectives, case studies, event insights, and occasional lighter, off-topic banter, making it valuable for admins, architects, and part... more

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