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Web site building with WordPress. In this podcast we follow the hopeless exploits of Nathan Wrigley as he tries, and fails, to understand WordPress. He knows that he loves building websites with WordPress, but the complexities of this awesome web building solution are always out of reach. Not only is he not clever enough, but he just does not try all that hard.

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In this episode, the panel tackles the overwhelming surge in security vulnerabilities, driven by AI's capacity to discover flaws at scale. They discuss critical Linux kernel exploits and the dangers of IoT devices, debating whether to disconnect the ... more

On the podcast today we have Ken Young. Ken joins us from Toronto, Canada, and has a background in e-learning, plugin development, and WordPress automation. As a founder of Uncanny Owl, Ken and his team first made waves in the WordPress world with th... more

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Recent Guests

Lesley Sim
WordPress plugin entrepreneur behind Newsletter Glue and EventKoi
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Episode: 487 - Building WordPress plugins: lessons from Newsletter Glue and EventKoi
Ivana Kirkevich
Marketing specialist with more than 18 years of experience
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Ken Young
Founder of Uncanny Owl with a background in e-learning, plugin development, and WordPress automation
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Episode: 486 - Unlocking WordPress automations with Uncanny Automator
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Dan Maby
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Episode: 485 - WP Builds hijack - how show.fm simplifies podcasting for WordPress creators
Raquel Manriquez
Founder of PressConf, WordPress veteran and organizer
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Hosts

Nathan Wrigley
Host of WP Builds-related shows and broader WP community content.
Marc Benzakein
Partnerships/strategic collaborations lead with WP ecosystem experience.
Tommy Rocket
Designer and developer involved in plugin projects and design direction.
Amber Hinds
Accessibility advocate and founder of a plugin-focused accessibility business.
Justin Williams
Entrepreneur and product founder bringing real-world startup insights.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 77 ratings
  • A must for anyone in the WordPress space

    Anything and Everything WordPress. If you want to stay current with the latest on: core, blocks, FSE, plug-ins, security, accessibility, and even--I'd actually say, especially--the human aspect of WordPress, then this podcast is a must-listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Micgrafx
    United States4 years ago
  • Terrific info for WordPress users

    I enjoy the many topics addressed in this WordPress podcast. As a WordPress solopreneur, I appreciate mentions of methods and tools that can help me run my business more efficiently. Another plus, the theme music is groovy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hfkgfbj
    United States4 years ago
  • Timely Resource

    I listen to almost every episode of this podcast, and I especially make time for the weekly news roundup to keep up to date on WordPress news. I find it to be a very timely and useful resource, filling a void for me left by the end of the WP Tavern podcast. It’s got excellent nuggets of information each week for both WP power-users and developers. Upbeat and easy to listen to. Thanks so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hands had
    United States6 years ago
  • Accessible and interesting

    Very helpful podcast series. Interesting to hear about Word Press web design possibilities. Friendly presentation of the latest news. Keeps good balance to be informative but not overwhelming to non professional developers. I learnt about all sorts of plugins and possibilities that helped me improve my personal sites with less pain and expense.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tessellatia
    Japan7 years ago
  • My favourite WordPress podcast

    I've listened to enough of these that I've started spelling "favourite" with that baffling "u" just to fit in. The hosts are genial and genuine, with enough self-deprecating humor that you won't even question the music choices.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan Wich
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

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Strong mix of guests and hosts keeps content fresh and useful.
Community-focused discussions and actionable plugin/tool recommendations land well with listeners.
Loved for practical WordPress insights and friendly, humorous delivery.

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487 - Building WordPress plugins: lessons from Newsletter Glue and EventKoi
Q: What is your go-to set of things for marketing EventKoi?
Sim describes balancing short-term and long-term efforts. She responds to people seeking event plugins on Reddit for near-term sales, while investing in longer-term visibility through search and other marketing work.
487 - Building WordPress plugins: lessons from Newsletter Glue and EventKoi
Q: Was moving from Newsletter Glue to EventKoi a conscious decision to pursue a broader market, or did the events product happen to have a wider potential audience?
Sim says it was deliberate: after starting with a niche product that helped establish the team, they felt ready to pursue a larger market and believed their existing reputation could help earn trust.
486 - Unlocking WordPress automations with Uncanny Automator
Q: What are your users actually using it for?
Young describes form-triggered course enrollment, group membership and subscriptions, CRM tagging and segmentation, and creating posts from form submissions. He also notes that recipes can have multiple triggers and that Uncanny Agent can perform one-off tasks directly.
486 - Unlocking WordPress automations with Uncanny Automator
Q: What does having Uncanny Automator inside WordPress allow you to do that perhaps a SaaS tool couldn't do?
Young says plugin-to-plugin workflows can run on the site without sending data to an external service, which can improve privacy and speed. Users also get on-site logs and can create error notifications with automations. External app integrations still use Uncanny Owl's server to simplify connections.
483 - Why accessibility should be every WordPress developer’s priority with Danielle Zarcaro
Q: How should a WordPress developer start improving accessibility today?
She suggests starting with small, focused changes, auditing templates, applying consistent contrast, heading order, and alt text, then gradually expanding to broader site components.

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What is WP Builds about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A WordPress-focused show that mixes practical tooling discussions with market trends, developer workflows, and community updates. Episodes frequently feature deep dives into plugins, theme and block editor ecosystems, AI-assisted workflows, and open-source governance, often framed as conversations with experienced developers, plugin creators, and WordPress advocates. A standout is the balance between technical detail and friendly banter, with a recurring emphasis on real-world implementation, community culture, and accessible advice for agency owners and freelancers alike. The format often includes live demos, product roundups, and strategy conversations about staying competitive in a fast-evolving WordPress landscape. Potential listeners m... more

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2. Ivana Kirkevich
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4. Andrew Palmer
5. Vito Peleg
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