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WP-Tonic | WordPress | SaaS | Bootstrap SaaS | Startups

Jonathan Denwood & Kurt von Ahnen
Wordpress
Artificial Intelligence
Saas
Gutenberg
E-Commerce
SEO
Woocommerce
Web Development
Online Business
Open Source
Matt Mullenweg
WP Engine
Kinsta
Freelancing
Web Design
Content Creation
Shopify
Ecommerce
Marketing
Google

WP-Tonic is a podcast for WordPress professionals, Bootstrap SaaS startup entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to build a business online. We cover a large number of areas with our main show. We interview creative WordPress and startup entrepreneurs, plus online experts who share insights to help you build your online business. Jonathan Denwood and Kurt von Ahnen host and produce the WP-Tonic podcast... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Chompff
Former U.S. Marine, technology and finance leader, and venture capitalist
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Episode: #1032 - WP-Tonic Show: AI in Venture Capital: What Changes—and What Doesn't
Eric Tracz
Co-owner of PeepSo, responsible for business, promotion, and customer support oversight
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Kathy Zant
Founder of Emergent Governance Group; former Director of Marketing at KadenceWP
Emergent Governance Group / KadenceWP
Episode: #1028 - WP-Tonic Show:Your WordPress Website May Need an AI Warning
Katie Moore
B2B creator and AI visibility advisor
Independent consultant/Advisor
Episode: #1027 - WP-Tonic Show:Building an AEO Strategy From Scratch That Works in 2026
Aaron Campbell
VP of Product at Monarx
Monarx
Episode: #1026 - WP-Tonic Show: Is AI Killing WordPress Security?
James Laws
CEO of Nidea Forms, partner at SendWP
Nidea Forms
Episode: #1025 - WP-Tonic This Month in WordPress & Tech Round Table Show for August, 2026
Lars Lofgren
SEO and digital marketing expert, Stone Press founder
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Episode: #1023 - WP-Tonic Show:Best Reddit SEO Hacks That Ranks Your Website in 2026
David G. Quaid
SEO expert and agency consultant
Independent consultant / SEO expert
Episode: #1022 - WP-Tonic Show: How To Build An SEO Agency Portfolio

Hosts

Jonathan Denwood
Host of WP-Tonic show; long-running WordPress focus; handles moderating discussions and guiding conversations.
Kurt von Ahnen
Co-host; agency owner background; contributes industry context, product, and ecosystem insights.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 96 ratings
  • Great podcast, love the panel, could do with less audio troubleshooting, interruptions…

    The title says the bulk of it; I’m a big fan of the podcast, this is my favorite WordPress one. My biggest issue, if you can call it that, is that the moderator/host interrupts a lot. Love his feedback and input when he talks, but oof does it hurt to listen to. Second, the audio seems to be a recurring issue—I think that troubleshooting this before the show would go a long way. We want to hear you all talk, not troubleshoot your mics.

    All the best!

    Edit: This still stands in 2022…God, help us.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Big Appletite
    United States5 years ago
  • Always worth a listen

    Invaluable for small businesses using Wordpress and with engaging, fun presenters who know their stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike Smith UK
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Great podcast, love the panel, could do with less audio troubleshooting, interruptions…

    The title says the bulk of it; I’m a big fan of the podcast, this is my favorite WordPress one. My biggest issue, if you can call it that, is that the moderator/host interrupts a lot. Love his feedback and input when he talks, but oof does it hurt to listen to. Second, the audio seems to be a recurring issue—I think that troubleshooting this before the show would go a long way. We want to hear you all talk, not troubleshoot your mics.

    All the best!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Big Appletite
    United States7 years ago
  • Outstanding Podcast!

    I love listening to the shows, which are entertaining and educational, especially the Round Table discussion. I am a WordPress developer myself—and it’s refreshing to hear people in the community ‘tell it like it is!’ Well done indeed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christopher !Important
    United States7 years ago
  • Never boring

    Jonathan is an excellent host and makes sure the show is always interesting, and never boring. A must-listen podcast for any online business owner.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Audentes
    United States7 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Bullet: Accessible, practical WordPress insights useful for agencies.
Bullet: Mixed audio quality sometimes; content remains strong.
Bullet: Guests are top-notch; conversations stay relevant.

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#1032 - WP-Tonic Show: AI in Venture Capital: What Changes—and What Doesn't
Q: How do you really think over the next couple years the SaaS business model is going to cope with the realities of AI coding? And also, how does this affect open source as well?
Chompff says AI lowers the barrier to building software, but does not remove the challenges of enterprise reliability, regulatory compliance, security, support, and scaling. He sees SaaS as a model that can change as technology and customer needs evolve.
#1032 - WP-Tonic Show: AI in Venture Capital: What Changes—and What Doesn't
Q: What's your own attitude to this narrative that's going on at the present moment, Alex?
Chompff says AI and capitalism should be used thoughtfully, and argues that AI agents can scale cognition when people provide organization, purpose, memory, and oversight.
#1031 - WP-Tonic Show: Why PeepSo Is Bringing Community Home to WordPress
Q: A lot of people are the lurker, right? We call them lurkers. They look at posts, they read posts, but they rarely have any input. How do you get that quiet majority to actually do the thing?
He says the best approach depends on the community. Managers can invite quieter members to share their views, create prompts that encourage discussion, and give people a reason to return through lively content and interaction. Gamification can help in some communities, but it is not the only method.
#1031 - WP-Tonic Show: Why PeepSo Is Bringing Community Home to WordPress
Q: Why do you think like a creator or an association should be like, no, we're not going to do a Facebook group, or we're not going to do Discord or Circle or Slack. We want our own space?
Tracz says an owned community keeps visitors and potential sales on the business's website, supports social proof and repeat engagement, and gives the owner more control over privacy and moderation. He adds that external social platforms can still be useful alongside an owned community.
#1028 - WP-Tonic Show:Your WordPress Website May Need an AI Warning
Q: What about the regulatory landscape in the US—will California or other states enact laws affecting AI usage on sites?
There are already local ordinances and proposed bills; the regulatory environment is evolving with state-level actions, while federal stance fluctuates, making it important for site owners to consider multi-jurisdictional compliance and ongoing monitoring of changes.

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

This show centers on WordPress professionals, SaaS founders, and digital entrepreneurs, offering pragmatic discussions on agency growth, WordPress tooling, hosting, AI disruption, and marketplace dynamics. Episodes frequently feature roundtable debates, guest experts from SEO, AI, and product teams, and practical frameworks for pricing, partnerships, and scaling businesses online. Noteworthy strengths include long-running consistency, a mix of strategy and hands-on tips, and sponsor-integrated episodes that keep conversations grounded in real-world agency needs. For potential listeners, it's a solid fit if you're building WordPress-based services, consulting, or software and want actionable takeaways you can apply quickly. The format often ... more

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1. Alex Chompff
2. Eric Tracz
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4. Kathy Zant
5. Katie Moore
6. Aaron Campbell
7. James Laws
8. Lars Lofgren

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