Podcasting 2.0: The Open Source Movement Reshaping How We Create and Consume Audio
16/04/2026 | 45 mins.
This episode explores Podcasting 2.0, highlighting community-driven enhancements to RSS, the balance of distribution platforms, and evolving podcast formats.
Lessons from Two Decades of Open Source and the Social Internet
14/04/2026 | 1h 3 mins.
In this episode, host Matthias Pfefferle chats with software engineer Will Norris, discussing his extensive contributions to open standards, federated identity, and open source, particularly within the WordPress ecosystem and the evolution of decentralized social networking.
How Hosting Companies Empower Agencies Through Effective Partnerships
09/04/2026 | 18 mins.
In this episode, Adam Weeks and Carrie Smaha discuss agency partner programs, emphasizing ongoing commissions, risk management, and building trust.
Professionalizing Pricing Models for Open Source CMS Businesses
07/04/2026 | 28 mins.
In this episode, Anne Bovelett chats with Dr. Christian Kurze discuss strategies for startups in open source CMS, emphasizing structured sales and sustainable monetization.
Self-hosted WordPress Optimized Runtime on Docker (SWORD)
03/04/2026 | 6 mins.
In the CloudFest Hackathon, Jan Willem shared his team's project, SWORD, a self-hosted control panel for WordPress, highlighting collaboration, technical challenges, and team spirit.
OpenChannels FM is a community-powered podcast network where builders, creators, developers, business owners, and community leaders gather to talk about what matters. Across four shows (Open Web Conversations, Open Makers, Do the Woo, and Channel 4) we explore the open web, open source, and the people and ideas driving it forward. One conversation at a time.