This week Matt and Jon Jo talk Thunderbolts, a crazy 2 carrot rating system, Star Wars and much more! As always you can download this podcast and all the rest on any good podcasting site and or app. Discord: https://discord.gg/7hCH3xysQN Merch: https://geek-pride.creator-spring.com/? Tip us: https://streamelements.com/geekpridetv/tip…

In this episode of WP Townhall, Kevin and Mark are joined by Ian Svoboda, a seasoned WordPress developer with experience across various agency environments, to discuss how tech stacks should or shouldn't change based on project budgets. Ian shares his perspective on maintaining professional integrity regardless of budget constraints, the importance…

This week, Matt, Jonjo and Pete are joined by Gary Curby from Life Size DnD. Where in Pete talks about his time at Scifi weekender this year, meeting Gary and playing life size DnD and Gary talks us through how they create their events, the other events he does and much more! You can find life size DnD here: https://www.facebook.com/p/Life-Size-DND…

Professor Richard Ryan and Professor Edward Deci started to research and began to develop what is called "Self-Determination Theory" in the 1970s.It is a general theory with its base in the need of three identified Basic Psychological Needs; Competence, Relatedness and Autonomy. In schools today we are working with challenges with our students' wel…

Our amazing group: Alan Baddeley, John Sweller, Elizabeth Bjork, Robert Bjork, John Hattie and Nidhi Sachdeva. In this Roundtable you will meet a group of brilliant minds and at the same time it is a magic meeting having legends in the areas of the Science of Learning talking together about their specialties. What can be better than Baddeley on Wor…

In this episode of WP Townhall, Kevin and Mark are joined by Jake Goldman, Founder of 10up, to discuss scaling WordPress agencies and navigating enterprise-level work. Jake shares the early strategy behind building 10up to serve larger clients from the start, the importance of recurring revenue, and how prior agency experience positioned him for ra…

This week, we have no guests so Matt and Jon Jo talk through all the Marvel offerings for the coming years, rate which ones they think will be the best and end the podcast with a Pub Quiz faceoff! As always you can download this podcast and all the rest on any good podcasting site / app! Discord: https://discord.gg/7hCH3xysQN Merch: https://geek-pr…

Patrice Bain has been a guest at Fröjd's Toolbox several times, and that is very natural because she has so much to contribute with from a teacher's perspective. She has been working in her classroom with Cognitive Scientists for more than 15 years, and a specialty of hers - quite natural based on her unique experiences - is her ability to give con…

This episode of WP Townhall is sponsored by Omnisend: https://wptownhall.show/omnisend In this episode of WP Townhall, Kevin and Mark dive into a critical discussion about the flawed foundation undermining almost every page builder. They explore how a single misguided assumption can derail functionality, frustrate users, and limit creative potentia…

co-host: Eva Hartell, researcher at KTH This podcast episode was recorded with a live audience at researchED Scandinavia in Haninge, Sweden, Saturday March 15th. AI is something all of us working in Education need to continuously learn more about and use wisely within Education. In this Roundtable you will meet three international experts on AI in …

This podcast episode was recorded with a live audience at researchED Scandinavia in Haninge, Sweden, Saturday March 15th. This Roundtable has its focus on something that is crucial for teachers to know as much as possible about, and especially its implications for teaching and learning. The focus is on Working Memory in relation to Learning. And ou…

Has social media truly won the content war? Matt joins us to unpack how platforms like X, TikTok, and Instagram have reshaped the way creators, businesses, and communities engage with audiences. From the decline of traditional websites to the rise of algorithm-driven feeds, we explore what this shift means for WordPress users, content creators, and…

This week, Matt, Pete and Jonjo are joined by Sarah Cole from Patchwork Fez Games. Where in we talk about her RPG Darkened Hill and Dale and Terminus (currently on Kickstarter) ADHD, Game design, system agnostic game systems and much more. You can find Sarah and her projects here: https://www.patchworkfez.games/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects…

Join us for another packed episode of WP Townhall where we explore the divide between code and no-code approaches in modern web development. Our guest Mike McAlister, creator of Ollie, a block theme for WordPress (https://olliewp.com/), shares his journey from designer to developer and his perspective on where website building is headed. The conver…

This week Pete is joined by Author, Adrian Tchaikovsky. Wherein they talk about his writing process, his new book Shroud, his book tour, AI and much more. You can find Adrian here: https://adriantchaikovsky.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/aptshadow.bsky.social You can download this episode and all the rest on any good podcasting site / app…

This week, Matt, Pete and Jonjo are joined George from Three Sails Studios. Where in we talk more about his up coming kickstarter for Mappa Mundi and much more!. You can find Three Sails Studios here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/threesailsstudios/mappa-mundi-an-exploration-ecology-rpg https://www.threesailsstudios.com/ https://www.instagra…

On this episode of WP Townhall, we chatted with Chris Pearson, a name that might ring some bells – he created the first million-dollar WordPress theme and made waves in 2010 during his GPL licensing dispute with Matt Mullenweg. We dove into Chris's provocative take on why modern websites are broken, exploring how the rise of social media has fundam…

In this episode of WP Townhall, we're discussing Kevin's "3-3-3 plan" for improving WordPress. Our conversation examines three key issues: neglect of core CMS functionality, challenges with the block editor implementation, and insufficient emphasis on design/UX. We explore potential solutions including native custom post types, improved content man…

Four brilliant minds together, and at the same time four persons with different overlapping and complementary specialties. Professor John Sweller with Cognitive Load Theory, Professor David Geary with Biologically Primary and Secondary Knowledge, Professor Dylan Wiliam with Formative Assessment, and Kate Jones with her specialty in translating the …

This week Matt, Pete and Jon Jo are joined by Author, Lecturer and tutor, Alex Davis again. Wherein we talk about the UK Ghost Story Festival, Dracula returns to Derby, Games, Films, technology and much more. You can find Alex here: https://alexdaviswriting.blogspot.com/p/about.html @alexdavis1981.bsky.social https://www.ukghoststoryfestival.co.uk/…

In this episode of WP Townhall, we're joined by special guest Mark Westguard, creator of WS Form, to explore the anatomy of a great forms plugin. Mark, known for his expertise in WordPress form development and exceptional customer support, shares insights from his six-year journey building one of WordPress's most respected form solutions. The discu…

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Per Beggren är erfarenhet förstelärare, läroboksförfattare och fram till i våras mångårig ordförande för Sveriges MatematikLärarförening. Vid årets Matematikbiennal i Örebro prisades han för sina insatser med att sprida glädje i matematikundervisningen. Per bidrar i det här avsnittet med många intressanta reflektioner kring utveckling av lärandet i…

This week, Matt, Pete and JonJo are joined by Comic book writers Tini and Blake Howard. Wherein we talk about how they met, LARPing, RPGs Tini's work at DC and Marvel, Their book together, Winter's Teeth and much more! You can find Tini and Blake here: https://vaultcomics.com/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vampire-Masquerade-1-Tim-Seeley/dp/1939424801 h…

This week, Pete and Jonjo are joined by RPG developer, author and one of the writers for Trail of Cthulhu; Gareth Hanrahan. You can find Gareth here: https://garhanrahan.com/ @Mytholder https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Gareth-Hanrahan/s?rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3AGareth+Hanrahan As always you can download this podcast and all the rest on any good podcast…

Today's guest Nidhi Sachdeva is a Researcher and an Educational Technology Specialist. Some of her strongest specialties are Evidence-Informed Teaching and Learning. For the main groups of podcast listeners - teachers and school leaders - she has a very useful talent and skill. That is an unique ability to serve as a communicator between evidence a…

In this episode of WP Townhall, we're joined by special guest Adam Preiser to explore the current state of e-commerce in WordPress. Adam, known for his expertise in WordPress e-commerce solutions (SureCart, SureMembers, SureTriggers) and educational content (WP Crafter), shares his insights on the evolving landscape of online selling within the Wor…

A lively debate exploring the implications of people being able to easily set up shop in the web design industry. Is it a good thing? Is it a bad thing? Is it good for the industry long-term, or not? And what challenges do our clients face under this model? Throughout the show, we examine questions about the value of formal education in web design,…

This week, Pete and Jon Jo are joined by counselor Katie Walford, wherein they talk about the mental health benefits of roleplaying games and roleplaying as collective storytelling. you can find Katie here: https://walfordwellbeing.co.uk/ https://mymagicaladventures.com/katie-walford/ And as always you can download this podcast and all the rest on …

In this episode of WP Townhall, we tackle one of the most contentious topics in the WordPress community: Has the Block Editor (Gutenberg) hurt more than it has helped? The discussion delves into the impact of Gutenberg on the WordPress brand, user experience, development workflows, and the overall direction of WordPress. Throughout the show, we exp…

This week, Matt, Pete and Jon Jo talk to Author and Editor, Teika Marija Smits about her writing, her British Fantasy Society award for best newcomer, the human brain, Derren Brown, and much more! You can find Teika here: https://teikamarijasmits.com/ @MarijaSmits And as always you can download this podcast and all the rest on any good podcasting s…

Check out the new WP Townhall website at https://wptownhall.show Join us for a heated debate about WordPress's evolution and future direction. Should the platform shed its blogging roots to compete in today's digital landscape? We'll examine whether WordPress's historical identity as a blogging platform is now holding it back from reaching its full…

Dagens gäst står med en fot i forskning och med en fot i klassrummet. Det bidrar till att dagens gäst - Erik Winerö - är så bra på att prata om undervisning i klassrummet utifrån ett evidensinformerat perspektiv. Han är en erfaren lärare, som fortfarande undervisar i kombination med att han är doktorand i tillämpad IT mot utbildningsvetenskap. Erik…

WP Townhall Presents: "Open Source is a Net Negative Software Model" Join hosts Kevin Geary and Mark Szymanski for a fiery debate on the merits of open source software. Is the collaborative nature of open source truly driving innovation, or is it hindering progress and profitability? We'll explore the impact of open source on WordPress and the broa…

This week, Matt, Pete and Jonjo are joined by C3PO (Chief Product People and Partnership Officer) for World Tree RPG, Faith Elisabeth Lilley. Wherein we talk her career in the RPG industry, including D&D Beyond and WoTC, why she decided to start World Tree RPG and much more! You can find World Tree, here: https://www.worldtreerpg.com/ and you can f…

Dagens gäst - Ema Demir - är forskare på Handelshögskolan i Stockholm och Lektor i Stockholms stad. I det här avsnittet får du ta del av nyckelfaktorer att prioritera för att vända skolresultat. Det finns gott om internationell forskning om vad som kännetecknar en framgångsrik skola. Men extra intressant i det här avsnittet är att det bygger på for…

I dagens avsnitt träffar du en oerhört intressant person, som är expert på AI i kombination med lärande. Han har en balanserad och nyanserad syn på AI inom undervisning och lyfter fram flera möjliga positiva effekter för oss inom skolan, förutsatt att vi kan ta vara på AI på ett klokt sätt. Dagens gäst har sin bas i Australien och heter Brett Salak…

This week Pete and Jonjo are joined by Dr Megan Connell. where in they talk about Therapy, the psychological benefits of roleplaying games and much more! You can find Dr. Connell here: https://www.hqpsych.com/megan-connell https://www.facebook.com/p/Megan-A-Connell-PsyD-ABPP-PLLC-100057637741816/ https://twitter.com/MeganPsyD And as always you can …

För alla som jobbar inom skolan är det här helt enkelt ett verkligt värdefullt avsnitt! Alla vi som jobbar i skolan kommer att förhålla oss till och använda AI. Så det gäller att vi hanterar det nyanserat och klokt. Vi behöver lära oss mycket om olika användningsområden för AI och vi behöver se till att vi använder det till rätt saker. Dagens gäst …

This week Matt and Jon Jo are joined by Author and former Comedian Caimh Mc Donnell (CK Mc Donnell). Where in we talk about his time as a Comedian, writing for Mock the Week, His books, his newfound hobby of tabletop gaming, and much more! You can find Caimh here: https://whitehairedirishman.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CaimhMcD/ X : @Caimh As alw…

I dagens Rundabordsamtal möter du SO-läraren – numera utbildningskonsulten – Patrice Bain, som medverkat i forskning på området i sitt klassrum i över ett decennium och ihop med forskaren Pooja Agarwal skrivit en bok där forskningen omsätts i klassrumspraktik. Hon är nu på gång med en ny bok, som snart är ute på marknaden "Powerful Teaching & Learn…

Gäster i dagens avsnitt - som inleder poddläsåret 24-25 - är Linda Fälth och Anna Eva Hallin. Linda Fälth är specialpedagog och professor i pedagogik. Hon forskar om läsning, läsutveckling, läs- och skrivsvårigheter och dyslexi. Anna Eva Hallin är logoped och forskare med fokus språkutveckling och språk-, läs- och skrivsvårigheter hos skolbarn. I d…

This week, Matt, Pete and Jon Jo are joined by Game developer and creator at @stoneswordgames Dan Knight. Wherein we talk about their new game being kickstarted for Warlord Games, Vanguard: Normandy, their Samurai dueling game Senjutsu, kickstarters, game development, building out solo play, Aliens Romulus and much more! You can find Stone Sword Ga…

This week we have no guest, and sadly, no Pete BUT we do have Jonjo, ready to talk all the nerdy happenings in the last few months. Matt and Jonjo talk Deadpool and Wolverine, Cobra Kai, The Boys and much much more! Discord: https://discord.gg/7hCH3xysQN Merch: https://geek-pride.creator-spring.com/? Tip us: https://streamelements.com/geekpridetv/t…

This week, Matt and Pete are joined by founder and game designer for Triskelion Games, Paul Rose. Where in we talk following your dreams, music, game design; Triskelions newest game Cormac Mac Airt and much much more! You can find Triskellion here: https://www.triskeliongames.com/ @triskeliongames9270 https://twitter.com/TriskelionGames And as alwa…

This week Matt and Pete are joined by Jason Hardy, Creative lead at Catalyst Games for Shadowrun. Wherein we talk the evolution of the Shadowrun RPG over time, its newest edition, RPGs in general, UK Games Expo and much more. You can find the Shadowrun RPG here: https://www.catalystgamelabs.com/brands/shadowrun and here: https://www.shadowrunsixthw…

This week Matt and Pete are joined by George from Three Sails Studios. where in we talk about ADHD, Gaming, his new RPG Mappa Mundi and much more. You can find Three Sails Studios here: https://www.threesailsstudios.com/ https://www.instagram.com/threesailsstudios/ https://www.facebook.com/threesailsstudios And as always you can download this podca…

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This week, Matt and Pete had the opportunity to Podcast Live at UK Games Expo. Where in we talk about the Expo, Gaming, Top Series we have watched and we play a live version of our Guess the Character game with, Stefan, Christine and August! If you would like to download this podcast or any of the previous ones, then you can find them on any good p…

Möt Kate Jones en av de - i ett internationellt perspektiv - allra främsta på hur man befäster kunskaper i klassrummet Kate Jones är Senior Associate for Teaching and Learning vid Evidence Based Education. Hon är en utbildningskonsult som arbetar med skolor runt om i världen. Ambassadör för Winston's Wish - en välgörenhetsorganisation för att hante…