Send us a text In this episode of Seriously, Bud, Mark Szymanski opens up about his deep roots in Pittsburgh, where he’s spent his entire life. He shares memories of growing up in a family-run Italian diner, playing deck hockey, and discovering his passion for information science and WordPress after studying at the University of Pittsburgh. Mark reflects on his career path, moving from a marketing and tech role in real estate to becoming a well-known figure in the WordPress community, where h...

Send us a text Matt Schwartz shares his Atlanta upbringing, career path from video to web development, experiences at Disney, and insights on building his WordPress agency, Inspry. A thoughtful discussion on identity, mentorship, and community.

Send us a text Featuring highlights from six guests over the past year, with my commentary. This might be my favorite episode to date.

Send us a text In this episode of Seriously, Bud, Brian Cords shares his journey from English teacher to WordPress developer advocate at WooCommerce. Brian talks about raising five kids, playing guitar at home, discovering WordPress by accident, building community through writing and developer relations, and how tattoos, storytelling, and friendship all shape his life and work.

Send us a text In this episode of Seriously, Bud, June Liu reflects on her 33-year marriage, years living in Taiwan, multilingual upbringing, mental health journey, WordPress consulting career, and her work building authentic community through Speed Network Onlinxcerpt%

Send us a text Tom Willmot, CEO of Human Made, shares his inspiring journey from a nomadic childhood in the UK to building one of the most respected WordPress agencies. Hear about his unconventional upbringing, early tech career, and deep values around collaboration and family.

Send us a text No messages today about Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Just me in a serious mood to thank you for listening to my brand of crazy.

Send us a text An unexpected conversation with a Southern man who studies theology, loves convertibles, and just cares about people. Nathan Ingram, a lifelong web developer and educator, is the guest on Seriously, Bud. Known for his engaging personality and humor, Nathan shares his journey from early web development to becoming a business coach. He recounts meeting the show's host at work Camp Canada in 2024 and reflects on his foundational role at iThemes, which evolved into Solid WP a...

Send us a text An unexpected conversation with a developer/teacher who cares that his students actually learn. The interview with Jonathan begins with a discussion on Brazilian jiu-jitsu, explaining its history and how it became popular in America during the early UFC days. Jonathan, who once taught Brazilian jiu-jitsu, shares his experiences of teaching at his initial school and later at his own club. The conversation then shifts to his personal life, specifically how he met his wife a...

Send us a text An unexpected conversation with a New Englander who has the loftiest view of anyone in the WordPress Community. In a recent episode of 'Seriously, Bud,' host Bud engages in a rich conversation with Zach Katz, an avid movie lover and web developer, touching upon a variety of personal and professional topics. Zack starts by expressing his admiration for actor Benicio del Toro and his current renaissance, as well as his frustration with the quality of modern movie theaters. ...