We should skip the rigid conference format in favor of a modest, interactive, grassroots gathering near Union Station focused on hands-on workshops, panel Q&As, and building the local PHP community.
Links: - Episode's web page: https://bobbloomshow.com/episode/bob-bloom-show-ep43-thoughts-on-a-toronto-php-symposium - Commentary podcast: https://bobbloomshow.com - News podcast: https://phpserverlessnews.com - Profiles podcast: https://phpserverlessprofiles.com - Interviews podcast: https://bobbloominterviews.com - YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@phpserverlessproject
1 Oct 2026
#42 - WordPress - Disaster on the Margin
WordPress and PHP "powering" 70% of the web is about to be a thing of the past. This dominant market share, that seemed to last forever, is over. It is over, and it is never coming back. WordPress' install base is vast, for now. But, it is being abandoned on the margin, which is a disaster for the eco-system. The numbers that were the basis of the "powering" boast are now communicating a new reality. This situation might actually help PHP evolve as a language, and as a project.
Links: - Episode's web page: https://bobbloomshow.com/episode/bob-bloom-show-ep42-wordpress---disaster-on-the-margin - Commentary podcast: https://bobbloomshow.com - News podcast: https://phpserverlessnews.com - Profiles podcast: https://phpserverlessprofiles.com - Interviews podcast: https://bobbloominterviews.com - YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@phpserverlessproject
11 Sept 2026
#41 - Ditch Pitch, Roughness Smoothing
With the heavy development for my custom podcasting application done, I am now using my new app daily. And, smoothing the rough edges as I go along. My attention is turning to finding my merry group of intrepid sponsors. And, getting my podcasts on a regular schedule.
Links: - Episode's web page: https://bobbloomshow.com/episode/bob-bloom-show-ep41-ditch-pitch-roughness-smoothing - Commentary podcast: https://bobbloomshow.com - News podcast: https://phpserverlessnews.com - Profiles podcast: https://phpserverlessprofiles.com - Interviews podcast: https://bobbloominterviews.com - YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@phpserverlessproject
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Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100
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YouTube
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