February 2nd Open Mic

[Jeffro]

Now taking story suggestions or topics to discuss on episode 87 of WordPress Weekly for February 2nd.

[vsellis]

I'd be happy/interested in talking about content mapping. Something I've been paying a lot more attention to with my WP clients and my own sites that I've found greatly beneficial.

I did an overview of the process which might explain a little better what I'm talking about. We could also discuss some specific strategies if people had questions.

http://www.vsellis.com/wordpress-how-to/building-the-u…ntent-map-pt-1

[Jeffro]

I've a few things I can chat about like wpvote and a few others

[chipbennett]

Would love to join you, but Tuesdays are rehearsal night for my band, and we have a gig coming up Sunday.

(Any chance you'll ever consider moving WPW to a night other than Tuesday? :) )

[Jeffro]

I think I should go searching for a co-host again. I'd like to find someone that does a WordPress news type of website to co-host with me but I haven't gone looking yet.

[chipbennett]

I think I should go searching for a co-host again. I'd like to find someone that does a WordPress news type of website to co-host with me but I haven't gone looking yet.

I wonder if Charles Strickland would guest/co-host? I always enjoyed him on the erstwhile WordPress Podcast...

[Jeffro]

Nah. He is way to busy with life and doing his own project. It would be quite weird for him to co-host a show after he just sold his own podcast lol.

The thing is, the show sometimes becomes 'just another thing I have to get done' during the week'. A good co-host makes all the difference in producing good shows. I thought I didn't need a co-host but the past few call in shows have proved other wise. I can't talk about WordPress by myself, I need someone who is in the know to bounce off news topics and ideas with.

[chipbennett]

Nah. He is way to busy with life and doing his own project. It would be quite weird for him to co-host a show after he just sold his own podcast lol.

The thing is, the show sometimes becomes 'just another thing I have to get done' during the week'. A good co-host makes all the difference in producing good shows. I thought I didn't need a co-host but the past few call in shows have proved other wise. I can't talk about WordPress by myself, I need someone who is in the know to bounce off news topics and ideas with.

Okay, how about Kim Parsell, Elpie, or Andrea? They are all Tavern (and WPW) regulars, are all incredibly knowledgeable, and having a female co-host would be unique in the WordPress podcast world.

(Technically, there's the Liz and Lorelle show - though (if it still exists) it is not specific to WordPress; there's also Chrissy who co-hosts with Dave Moyer - but that's generally on Aimless Agenda, which also isn't WordPress specific.)

I think one of those three, if interested, would make an awesome, WordPress-expert co-host.

[brandingdavid]

If it makes you feel better Jeff, I think you've done great without one thus far, and I sometimes miss doing the show with you... :$

[andrea_r]

I vote Kim. :)