The WP Minute

Hosted by Matt Report & Matt Medeiros

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Aug 2026

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The WP Minute brings you news about WordPress in under 5 minutes -- every week! Follow The WP Minute for the WordPress headlines before you get lost in the headlines. Hosted by Matt Medeiros, host of The Matt Report podcast.

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August 17, 2026Episode 2827 min

How WPSignal Turns WordPress From Static To Real-Time

Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Today’s episode features a segment from Matt’s talk with WPSignal creator Jared Rethman. Jared shared the potential of real-time infrastructure for WordPress and how it may be a defining feature moving forward. You can catch the entire interview over on our WP Minute+ channel. Visit thewpminute.com for all the details: https://thewpminute.com/why-real-time-wordpress-is-the-future/ Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

August 10, 2026Episode 2814 min

Why WordPress Security Holds Up Against the Competition

Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Today’s episode features a segment from Matt’s interview with Vlad from ScalaHosting, a Foundation+ sponsor of The WP Minute. He stopped by to chat about the rapidly evolving hosting industry, the role of AI in development and security, and the story behind ScalaHosting’s SPanel product. You can catch the entire interview over on our WP Minute+ channel. Visit thewpminute.com for all the details: https://thewpminute.com/building-smarter-hosting-for-the-ai-era/ Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

August 3, 2026Episode 2797 min

Why Do Some Employers Insist on Using AI?

Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Today’s episode features a segment from Eric’s interview with WordPress developer Andrew Norcross. Andrew stopped by to discuss the stagnant job market for web professionals and the role AI is playing in it. You can catch the entire interview over on our WP Minute+ channel. Visit thewpminute.com for all the details: https://thewpminute.com/dont-use-ai-you-might-not-get-the-job/ Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

July 27, 2026Episode 2806 min

Why Didn’t Collaborative Editing Make It Into WordPress 7.1?

Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute We’re nearing the release of WordPress 7.1, and it promises to be a watershed moment. This version will include some highly visible new features, such as responsive styling. Release lead Anne McCarthy stopped by to show us what’s new and discuss some items that didn’t make the cut. You can catch the entire interview over on our WP Minute+ channel. Visit thewpminute.com for all the details: https://thewpminute.com/why-wordpress-7-1-will-improve-your-workflow/ Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

July 20, 2026Episode 2785 min

The Power of WordPress Playground

Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Today’s episode features a segment from Eric’s interview with developer and core contributor Elliott Richmond. Elliott stopped by to give us an inside look at WordPress Playground and to show us how to harness it for client training, prototyping, and more. You can catch the entire episode over on our WP Minute+ channel. Visit thewpminute.com for all the details: https://thewpminute.com/using-wordpress-playground-for-serious-business/ Watch the full interview: https://thewpminute.com/using-wordpress-playground-for-serious-business/ Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

July 13, 2026Episode 2775 min

Navigating Tough Times in the Agency Space

Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Today’s episode features a segment from our June 2026 member meetup, where Kurt von Ahnen and Eric Karkovack led a discussion about the current state of business. The guys talked about client spending habits, AI’s impact on the market, and why foundational knowledge still matters. You can catch the entire episode over on our WP Minute+ channel. For all the details and how to grab a free membership, visit thewpminute.com: https://thewpminute.com/whats-the-state-of-your-business-in-2026-june-2026-member-meetup/ Watch the full meetup: https://thewpminute.com/whats-the-state-of-your-business-in-2026-june-2026-member-meetup/ Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

July 6, 2026Episode 2757 min

Best Practices for Teaching WordPress

Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Today’s episode is all about teaching others to use WordPress. It includes a segment from Eric’s interview with Allie Nimmons, a LinkedIn Learning instructor and WordPress coach. Allie provided some great tips for teaching clients how to use their website. You can catch the entire episode over on our WP Minute+ channel. Visit thewpminute.com for all the details: https://thewpminute.com/how-to-teach-wordpress-like-a-pro/ Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

June 29, 2026Episode 2766 min

AI in Web Hosting: Balancing Automation With Human Expertise

Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Today’s episode features a segment from Matt’s discussion with Metodi Drenovski, the founder and CEO of JetHost, a pillar sponsor of The WP Minute. Metodi stopped by to talk about JetHost’s role in the hosting landscape, the challenges of using AI in customer support, and what agencies need from their web host. You’ll also find helpful tidbits on WooCommerce vs. Shopify and AI site builders. You can catch the entire interview over on our WP Minute+ channel. Visit thewpminute.com for all the details: https://thewpminute.com/hosting-providers-have-become-strategic-partners/ Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

June 22, 2026Episode 2744 min

Why the Future Depends on Open-Source AI

Thanks Pressable for supporting the podcast! What hosting should feel like...nothing! https://pressable.com/wpminute Today’s episode features a segment from Matt’s discussion with Beaver Builder’s Robby McCullough. Robby stopped by to tell us about Beaver Builder’s AI integration and the strategy behind it. The guys also dig into how this technology fits into WordPress and the greater open-source landscape. You can catch the entire episode over on our WP Minute+ channel. Visit thewpminute.com for all the details: https://thewpminute.com/can-wordpress-keep-up-with-ai/ Watch the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhMAXR9KkT8 Support our work at https://thewpminute.com/support Get the newsletter at https://thewpminute.com/subscribe ★ Support this podcast ★

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