Bob Dunn 🎤 ☮️
@bobwdunn.bsky.social
I'm optimistic, empathic, flexible and still a hippie at heart. Fan of OSS, open web, RSS, cats, hats, film noir, cheese, community and people who are not mean. openchannels.fm
On The Sh*t Show, @nathanwrigley.com asks Bob, "What do you think about fame?"
Open Channels FM Podcast Network@openchannelsfm.bsky.social · last wk.Fame Then and Now – How the Internet Changed What It Means to Be Known Today on Channel 4, in The Sh*t Show series, Bob Dunn and Nathan Wrigley tackle the fascinating topic of fame: what it means in our… https://openchannels.fm/fame-then-and-now-how-the-internet-changed-what-it-means-to-be-known/
Hey we have a new channel on Open Channels FM Podcast Network for you if you are into Open Source news. "Open Channels News" new YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/@OpenChannel... #opensource #news
Open Channels News
Open Channels News is a short-form live video news program covering the open source world. Hosted by Robert Jacobi, each episode runs five to ten minutes and goes live at noon Chicago time — 10am Paci...
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Multi-Layered Security and the Future of Hosting in an AI World In this episode, Adam and Aaron discuss evolving web security in the AI era, emphasizing proactive strategies, layered defenses, and the vital… https://openchannels.fm/multi-layered-security-and-the-future-of-hosting-in-an-ai-world/
Multi-Layered Security and the Future of Hosting in an AI World
In this episode, Adam and Aaron discuss evolving web security in the AI era, emphasizing proactive strategies, layered defenses, and the vital role of hosts in protecting websites against modern threats. Secure your online presence!
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We are Welcoming InMotion Hosting as our Newest Sponsor InMotion Hosting joins Open Channels FM Podcast as a sponsor, offering reliable hosting with great support. They've been a solid choice for over 25 years. Check… https://openchannels.fm/we-are-welcoming-inmotion-hosting-as-our-newest-sponsor/
We are Welcoming InMotion Hosting as our Newest Sponsor
InMotion Hosting joins Open Channels FM Podcast as a sponsor, offering reliable hosting with great support. They've been a solid choice for over 25 years. Check them out!
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This was a great conversation with @webcami.bsky.social
Open Channels FM Podcast Network@openchannelsfm.bsky.social · 3w agoHow AI Tools Are Transforming Everyday Web Design Practices In this episode, Bob and Cami discuss how AI is reshaping web design, offering tips on using AI tools effectively, educating clients, and adapting… https://openchannels.fm/how-ai-tools-are-transforming-everyday-web-design-practices/
@bobwdunn.bsky.social and I had a great time chatting with our friend Marcus Burnette about his new plugin library! openchannels.fm/rethinking-p...
Unlock Innovative WordPress Solutions with WellPlayed WP
Discover WellPlayed WP's unique plugin library for WordPress, offering a one-license subscription for innovative solutions to common site problems.
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Ad-skipping in podcasts is ‘surprisingly low’: The overwhelming majority of listeners don't skip at all
Ad-skipping in podcasts is ‘surprisingly low’
The overwhelming majority of listeners don't skip at all
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Today @nathanwrigley.com and myself talk about the internet, and the quiet days before the internet.
Open Channels FM Podcast Network@openchannelsfm.bsky.social · 6mo ago"On the face of it, we have abundance. The internet brought us abundance. Sounds great, but not all great." – Nathan Wrigley https://openchannels.fm/hey-what-do-you-think-about-the-internet-and-what-we-might-have-lost/
Today at 12:00 pm EST, we bring back Do the Woo with hosts @jamesckemp.bsky.social and @katiekeithbarn2.bsky.social with special guest Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress, as he shares his vision for the future of @woocommerce.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq_T...
The Future of WooCommerce - A Conversation with Matt Mullenweg
An in depth conversation with Matt Mullenweg, Co-Founder of WordPress and CEO of Automattic, about the future of WooCommerce and where the platform is heading next. In this launch episode of Do the W...
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why so many podcasts skip transcripts and why that’s a missed opportunity thinking about podcast transcripts
why so many podcasts skip transcripts and why that’s a missed opportunity
thinking about podcast transcripts
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Eight Years and 1.53 Million Seconds Later With enough words spoken to fill the Harry Potter series three times over, BobWP shares some fun numbers on this 8th year of the podcast.
Eight Years and 1.53 Million Seconds Later
With enough words spoken to fill the Harry Potter series three times over, BobWP shares some fun numbers on this 8th year of the podcast.
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Podcasting doesn’t have to be complicated.
simplifying your podcasting workflow
when it comes to podcasting, it’s easy to get swept up in the endless options
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My life before the early 80's was sans computer.
a life without a computer
It's really hard to imagine a life without a computer unless you have lived it.
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New year, new ways to shape the open web. ✨ WordPress is built every day by contributors across 20+ Make teams, and there is a place for your skills. Find your best fit with the contributor questionnaire and take your first step. make.wordpress.org/contribute/ #WordPress #MakeWordPress
Oh that time of year when the sweet smell of predictions are in the air.
predictions
Oh that time of year when the sweet smell of predictions are in the air.
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Over the last few months we have been asked about our rebrand and what is happening with the podcast. So instead of a review, here is the path we followed in 2025.
Do the Woo / Open Channels FM 2025 Pathway
For Open Channels FM 2025 has been a windy pathway that has led to a sweet spot for us in 2026.
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When deciding what to keep and what not to keep.
when we moved our business internationally there were the dongles
When deciding what to keep and what not to keep.
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There was one career path that nagged me for several years.
alternative career paths from my past
A career path of wildlife photography always nagged at me for years during my life.
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Time to read? Pressure or not pressure?
time to read adds to the time to read
it will take you xx minutes to read this post
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A few thoughts on how I have tried to live my life.
my principles
A few thoughts on how I have tried to live my life.
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New Creator Study Reveals Format Diversity Growth and Retention Challenges in Podcasting podnews.net/press-releas...
New Creator Study Reveals Format Diversity Growth and Retention Challenges in Podcasting
The Creators 2025, from Sounds Profitable, reveals key points of podcast industry transformation.
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When there is that one feature that doesn't give you the trust you need.
trusting technology
This lead me to thinking about generations then and now, those who embrace technology, but there are some gaps in trust.
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I learned Basic, COBOL, Assembly Language, Fortran and Pascal, and a lot of it on a TRS-80 (or more fondly called a Trash80) computer.
learning computer programming
In the 80's I learned Basic, COBOL, Assembly Language, Fortran and Pascal, and a lot of it on a TRS-80 computer.
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"Accessibility is one of the few things where you do need the context" ~ Anne Bovelett
the power and challenge of accessibility in team collaboration
accessibility is one of the few things where you do need the context
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The time I do spend on social is less these days, and I'm more picky of what I find interesting.
i engage when I want to engage on the socials
it really more reflects how I am as a person. more of a listener and not one that wants to make a lot of noise.
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