Open Web Conversations
Post Formats, Bring Back the Fun and Flexibility in Blogging
Oct 29, 202640 min
Bob Dunn and Derek Hanson reflect on blogging, personal writing, and using post formats to shape digital presence beyond social media.
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Open Web Conversations
Hosted by Open Channels FM · technology · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Open Web Conversations is about where open source and the open web are headed, and the ideas and forces shaping that path, technical, political, or cultural. It's less about any one project or person, more about the bigger picture of digital openness. The open web is a spectrum, and our mission is to share the voices and ideas shaping its future. Part of the Open Channels FM Podcast Network.
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What is Open Web Conversations about?
Open Web Conversations is about where open source and the open web are headed, and the ideas and forces shaping that path, technical, political, or cultural. It's less about any one project or person, more about the bigger picture of digital openness.
What has Open Web Conversations covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Post Formats, Bring Back the Fun and Flexibility in Blogging" (29 October 2026, 40 minutes), "Balancing Digital Life While Making the Internet Weird Again" (22 October 2026, 47 minutes), and "Open Web vs Walled Gardens, Simplifying the Difference" (16 October 2026, 13 minutes).
How often does Open Web Conversations publish?
Open Web Conversations publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 135 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Open Web Conversations?
Booking probability for Open Web Conversations is 43%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Open Web Conversations requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Open Web Conversations's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Open Web Conversations?
The strongest fits for Open Web Conversations are IT Services & Software Development. Open Web Conversations has a technology audience.
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Open Web Conversations is a technology podcast with 135 episodes published.
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Open Web Conversations
Balancing Digital Life While Making the Internet Weird Again
Oct 22, 202647 minBowe Frankema shares how digital creation affects daily life and what bringing weirdness back to the internet means.
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Open Web vs Walled Gardens, Simplifying the Difference
Oct 16, 202613 minA straightforward look at what the open web is, how it started, and why it matters for digital communities.
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Why We Build Systems aka Zach and Carl’s Emporium of Madness
Oct 1, 202659 minIn this episode, hosts Zach and Carl discuss adapting to technological change, personal reinvention, and the impact of AI on creativity and web development, emphasizing diverse income strategies and effective ADHD...
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How Generational Perspectives Shape Our Digital Work Lives
Sep 24, 202640 minCami and Bob talk about adapting to tech changes growing older in the web industry and keeping routines that work.
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Balancing Tradition and Innovation in Genealogy During the Era of Artificial Intelligence
Sep 22, 202645 minI makes genealogy faster and more accurate while Charleen Mullenweg explains the ongoing need for human review.
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AI for the Rest of Us, Beyond the Bubble
Sep 21, 20263 minBob Dunn talks about breaking out of AI echo chambers to gain new insights
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Open Stacks, Federation, and the Changing Landscape of Software
Sep 15, 202639 minHosts Robert Jacobi and Dave Lockie have a conversation about AI impacts, open source priorities, data privacy, and emerging alternative network technologies
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Navigating Chaos in Tech Communities and New Approaches to SaaS and Sales
Sep 2, 202657 minA candid conversation on contributor day turned hackathon, Cloudflare, product pivots, and the realities of founder-led sales.
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Building with AI How WordPress Standards Shape the Future of Open Source
Aug 26, 202626 minIn this episode, Adam and Nate discuss WordPress's evolution amidst AI's rise, emphasizing challenges like security and the need for developer intent and standards.
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How AI is Transforming Open Source Communities and Digital Innovation
Aug 18, 202625 minIn this episode of Open Web Conversations, Adam Weeks chats with Nate Stewart on AI's transformative impact on open source. They explore challenges, opportunities, and the evolving role of agencies as digital...
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The Growth of Domain Names and the Future of AI in Internet Identity
Jul 21, 202630 minThis episode looks at the evolving online landscape, focusing on domain names, digital identity, and AI's influence. Key insights include rising domain registrations, AI in managing abuse, and the importance of open...
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Understanding Open Source Law and AI Impacts in Modern Software Development
Jul 13, 202656 minIn this Open Web Conversations episode, host Anne Bovelett chats with lawyer Carlo Piana about open source software's legal challenges, AI's impact on coding, and the importance of proper licensing and attribution.
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AI Hype and Hope Navigating Optimism and Skepticism
Jun 18, 202614 minIn this episode, hosts and guests share diverse perspectives on AI's rise, touching on its potential, challenges, and how it's reshaping industries and human interaction.
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Rethinking Developer Life and Productivity with Rapid AI Advancements
Jun 9, 20261h 12mIn this episode of Open Web Conversations, Zach Stepek and Carl Alexander discuss with Alex Standiford the impact of AI on developers, highlighting productivity, burnout, workflow changes, and the necessity of setting...
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Challenges and Wins of Developer Advocacy Plus OpenTelemetry and Neurodiversity in Modern Tech
May 14, 202653 minIn this episode, hostsCarl Alexander and guest Diana Todia discuss neurodiversity in tech and the role of Developer Relations, emphasizing the importance of community support, open source contributions, and the growing...
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Revisiting Web Intents and the Ongoing Challenges of Decentralized Web Services
May 13, 20261h 33mIn a conversation about the future of the open web, Paul Kinlan and Matthias Pfefferle explore the challenges of decentralized identity, interoperability, and potential solutions like Web Intents, advocating for...
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TYPO3’s Unique Structure and Global Expansion in Open Source CMS
May 12, 202636 minTYPO3, an open-source CMS, is distinguished by its community-driven governance, robust support, and innovative technology. Version 14 focuses on enhancing user experience and expanding into North America.
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Podcasting 2.0: The Open Source Movement Reshaping How We Create and Consume Audio
Apr 16, 202645 minThis episode explores Podcasting 2.0, highlighting community-driven enhancements to RSS, the balance of distribution platforms, and evolving podcast formats.
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Lessons from Two Decades of Open Source and the Social Internet
Apr 14, 20261h 4mIn 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...
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