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The WP Tavern Jukebox is a podcast for the WordPress community. We interview people who are pushing change in how WordPress evolves. Plugins, Blocks, Themes, Community, Events, Accessibility and Diversity; we try to cover all the bases. Subscribe to be updated when we bring you new content.

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Today's conversation with Jessica Lyschik focused on WordPress theme accessibility, highlighting that achieving "accessibility-ready" standards is easier than many developers assume. We talked about the moral and practical importance of accessible we... more

Today, I'm joined by Milan Petrović, and the podcast is focused on the impact of PHP versioning in the WordPress ecosystem, emphasising the risks of running outdated PHP and the security and performance benefits of PHP 8.x. We get into the challenge ... more

Today on the podcast, the conversation focused on cross-industry collaboration to improve security and abuse response in the hosting industry. We talk about the Internet Infrastructure Forum (IIF), a platform-agnostic initiative aiming to facilitate ... more

On the podcast today we explore the WordPress Credits initiative, and its strategic importance in integrating young talent into the WordPress ecosystem through structured university programs. We discuss the alignment of the program with modern workfo... more

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Recent Guests

Jessica Lyschik
Long-time WordPress community member focused on web accessibility
Independent accessibility advocate / WordPress ecosystem contributor
Episode: #226 – Jessica Lyschik on Why Accessibility in WordPress Themes Is Easier Than You Think
Milan Petrović
Developer with WordPress plugin experience and current full stack developer at Freemius
Freemius
Episode: #225 – Milan Petrović on the Risks of Legacy PHP in WordPress and Why Upgrading Matters for Security
David Snead
Leads the Secure Hosting Alliance, former in-house counsel for hosting-related companies
Secure Hosting Alliance / I2 Coalition
Episode: #224 – David Snead on Building Trust and Collaboration in the Hosting Industry With the Secure Hosting Alliance
Ivana Ćirković
Digital marketer and WP Credits Mentor, leads marketing at WP Bakery
WP Bakery
Episode: #223 – Ivana Ćirković on How WordPress Credits Bridges Education and Industry in the WordPress Ecosystem
Destiny Kanno
Education program manager
Automatic; Make WordPress Community team
Episode: #222 – Destiny Kanno, Anand Upadhyay, Maciej Pilarski on How WordPress Education Programs Are Growing
Anand Upadhyay
WordPress plugin development company owner and educator
WP Vypes; WordPress Campus Connect
Episode: #222 – Destiny Kanno, Anand Upadhyay, Maciej Pilarski on How WordPress Education Programs Are Growing
Maciej Pilarski
WordPress veteran and educator
Automatic; ISOTA; WordPress Credits Program
Episode: #222 – Destiny Kanno, Anand Upadhyay, Maciej Pilarski on How WordPress Education Programs Are Growing
Cathy Mitchell
WordPress veteran; founder of WP Barista; lead organizer for WordCamp Canada 2026
WP Barista; WordCamp Canada
Episode: #220 – Cathy Mitchell on Why WordPress Events Matter: Community, Connection, and Giving Back
Austin Ginder
Founder/owner of Anchor Hosting; security researcher; creator of WP Beacon
Anchor Hosting; WP Beacon
Episode: #219 – Austin Ginder on How AI Is Exposing Hidden Threats in WordPress Plugin Updates

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Nathan Wrigley
Host of The Jukebox on WP Tavern

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 101 ratings
  • Explain it to me like I'm 5... then get into the nitty-gritty

    Nathan is so good at having guests start with the basics and build from there. I usually find myself somewhere in the middle, but there's always some essential little nugget I've missed along the way. I learn so much and feel like I'm filling in any missing gaps in my knowledge base.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Micgrafx
    United States4 years ago
  • Closed pod?

    No updates since july 2019? Is this pod closed? Bad news if so. I really liked it.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Tjogge67
    Sweden6 years ago
  • Great, Authentic Show

    I’ve been an open source developer and WordPress geek since 2012. This podcast is exceptional—there’s valuable, relevant conversation with humor and good spirits. Compared to some other WP podcasts that are cut, dry and short, WPWeekly is both informative and entertaining.

    I feel like I’m hanging with friends when listening to the show. The hosts are also not afraid to speak their mind and tell it like it is concerning the WordPress community.

    -Chris

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christopher !Important
    United States8 years ago
  • Awesome!!!!!

    This has become my new favorite WordPress podcast. Jeff Chandler and John James Jacoby talk about all that is going on in the WordPress world as well as interviewing some pretty cool people in the community. Their knowledge gives a great point of view on what is happening in the community. Makes me feel like I am sitting in a coffee shop with them.

    PS - WordCamp East Troy was the best ever!!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mobilechicane
    United States8 years ago
  • Best WordPress Podcast

    After listening to yesterday's episode, it sounds like you guys need to hear some fan love! I have checked out many WordPress podcasts and subscribe to a few, but yours is THE ONE I look forward to each week. Always fresh information presented in a heartfelt way, accessible to anyone with knowledge of WP as a user/site owner, developer or designer. I learn something new in every episode. Thank you for your work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hands had
    United States8 years ago

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Many describe the show as essential for WordPress professionals to stay updated.
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#224 – David Snead on Building Trust and Collaboration in the Hosting Industry With the Secure Hosting Alliance
Q: What is the role of a trust seal and how does it help customers?
The trust seal is a certification from the Secure Hosting Alliance that signals to customers and business partners that a host has met certain standards, including presenting a clear contract prior to signup. It serves as a vetting indicator and a customer-friendly differentiator in a regulated environment where trust and transparency matter.
#224 – David Snead on Building Trust and Collaboration in the Hosting Industry With the Secure Hosting Alliance
Q: How does the information sharing actually work, and what kind of data is shared?
Information sharing works through a Secretariat that collects abuse submissions, enriches them with additional context, and routes them to the appropriate provider (e.g., a registrar, hosting company). Data shared includes non-proprietary, non-confidential elements like timestamps, domain names, and IP addresses. A standardized language called XRF abstracts this data for broad sharing.
#224 – David Snead on Building Trust and Collaboration in the Hosting Industry With the Secure Hosting Alliance
Q: What are the two main goals of the Secure Hosting Alliance and how do they relate to real-time abuse sharing?
The two main goals are to level up ethics and professionalism in hosting, and to foster more camaraderie and interaction among hosts. They relate to real-time abuse sharing by creating a framework (via the IIF) that enables real-time intelligence sharing and coordinated abuse response across the ecosystem, so issues can be detected and acted upon faster than attackers adapt.
#225 – Milan Petrović on the Risks of Legacy PHP in WordPress and Why Upgrading Matters for Security
Q: What is your practical advice for moving WordPress sites forward with PHP upgrades?
Start with small, gradual upgrades, adopt PHP 8 as a minimal target, and modernize code step by step while leveraging WordPress security features and gradual hosting upgrades.
#225 – Milan Petrović on the Risks of Legacy PHP in WordPress and Why Upgrading Matters for Security
Q: Who is the primary audience for your talk?
It's for developers to understand the gains from newer PHP versions, for hosting companies to see the benefits and reduce support friction, and for WordPress users to become more aware of upgrade benefits.

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The show centers on practical WordPress innovation and ecosystem dynamics, with conversations spanning AI in WordPress, hosting and performance, accessibility, community events, and tooling for developers. Across episodes, guests include agency owners, hosting engineers, core contributors, and open-source project leads who share actionable insights, guardrails, and real-world experiences. Notable strengths include long-form, technically grounded discussions, a clear focus on governance, collaboration, and the broader WordPress ecosystem, plus a willingness to tackle both business strategy and technical implementation. This makes it valuable for listeners seeking to understand how WordPress is evolving—from AI-assisted workflows to open-sour... more

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