In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, host Michelle Frechette interviews David Johnson, product owner at Solid WP, to discuss the launch of Backups Next Gen a rebranded version of Backup Buddy. David shares his background and the evolution of WordPress backup solutions, emphasizing the need for modern, cloud-based infrastructure to enh…

We hear how pollen is being used to solve crime, explore the complexity of defining Australian food, and hear from Colin Bisset about how comfort in the bedroom has evolved.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Liam Shaw, Wellcome-funded research fellow at the MacLean Lab in Oxford, delves into the incredible science of forensic palynology where the analysis of pollen is used as evidence. This interview was first broadcast in November 2023.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The halal snack pack, the capricciosa pizza, the milk bar and the meat pie are all icons of the Australian food landscape and yet none are embraced in the way Americans celebrate the bodega or the cheese slice. Besha Rodell, chief restaurant critic for The Age and Good Weekend, reflects on the complexity of Australian cuisine and why it resists eas…

Colin Bisset explores how comfort has been defined and enjoyed in the bedroom over time.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation

We discuss the ethics and social implications of air conditioning, explore Elizabeth David's relationship with fish with Annie Smithers, and hear about the importance of Konbini, local convenience stores, in Japanese culture.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation

What role has the advent of air conditioning had in socially and racially dividing our world? Hsuan Hsu is a professor of English at the University of California. His book 'Air Conditioning' explores the ethics and implications of this cooling technology.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation

For Brendan Liew and Caryn Ng one of the joys of travelling in Japan is visiting local Konbini, convenience stores which delight with the quality of food on offer. The have explored this passion in a new book 'Konbini-cult recipes, stories and adventures from Japan's iconic convenience stores'.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Annie Smithers leafs through the pages of Elizabeth David's French Provincial Cooking. This time it is the chapter on fish, and how to cook it in the best French style, that is explored.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation

In this episode, Michelle Frechette and Corey Maass engage in a detailed discussion about their latest WordPress plugin development and marketing strategies. They introduce a new plugin designed to take website screenshots and save them to the media library, emphasizing its user-friendly features and accessibility standards. The conversation shifts…

What does it take to make an authentic sword in the 21st Century? Tim Harris shows us the art of swordsmithing and explains why a good sword never goes out of fashion.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation

What should the role of the architect be in an ever changing world? David Gianotten is an architect and managing partner of OMA, Office for Metropolitan Architecture. He was a recent speaker at Sydney Design Week discussing the changing responsibilities of the profession.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Colin Bisset delves into the design of the sitting room in the latest instalment of his series on the evolution of comfort in the home.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Jess Pryles was born and bred in Australia but now calls Austin, Texas home where she revels in her love of meat and barbecuing the American way.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation

We discuss what role architecture should play into the future, learn how to barbecue American-style, visit a swordsmith in his workshop, and hear about the evolution of comfort in the sitting room.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation

In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, host Michelle Frechette interviews Robert Abela from Melapress to discuss WordPress security. They emphasize the importance of adopting security best practices, the challenges faced by website administrators, and the critical role of user training in preventing breaches. Robert shares insights from…

In this episode, Michelle Frechette and Corey Maass reflect on their experiences at WordCamp US, discussing marketing strategies, product development, and the significance of open graph images for online representation. They share anecdotes from the conference, including interactions with attendees and the challenges of presenting. The conversation…

What impact did European émigrés have on the architectural landscape of Australia mid last century? Natica Schmeder is an architectural historian and principal at Landmark Heritage and Warren Andersen is a Perth based former planner and architectural enthusiast who is the author of 'The Architecture of Iwan Iwanoff'. They presented at the Robin Boy…

Manoella Buffara Ramos is a leading chef in South America. She shares her last meal of a favourite family recipe for sticky rice with coconut and spices, eaten with BBQ squid.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation

In his series on the evolution of comfort in the home, Colin Bisset explores the way comfort has transformed that most private of spaces, the bathroom.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation

We dip back into the vault of the National Herbarium of Victoria in Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens with manager of collections Alison Vaughan. This time we go on a journey to the Northwest Passage of Arctic Canada via a small specimen of chickweed from the 1850s.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation

We learn about the influence of European émigrés on Australian Modernism, visit the National Herbarium of Victoria, hear about the last supper of Manoella Buffara Ramos, and celebrate the comforts of the bathroom.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation

In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, host Michelle Frechette interviews Katy Boykin, marketing manager at Kadence WP, discussing the upcoming Kadence Amplify event on October 25th. Katy shares her journey from using another page builder to Kadence WP, emphasizing its user-friendly features and new block releases. The episode highlight…

How can governments address the housing crisis and what role can good planning play? Patrick Fensham, principal and partner at SGS Economics and Planning, weighs into the debate.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Former director of the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Tim Entwisle takes us on a Springtime stroll and shares some of the stories behind his favourite spaces in Melbourne's Kings Domain including the Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation

When Estonian-born American architect Louis Kahn died in 1974, he left behind a collection of notebooks that revealed the sketches and musings of a creative mind. His daughter Sue Ann Kahn shares what the recently published 'Louis I. Kahn: The Last Notebook' tells us about her father.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation

We debate the issues surrounding housing supply, take a Springtime stroll with Tim Entwisle, hear about the last notebook of American architect Louis Kahn, and join Colin Bisset in his exploration of the comfort of windows.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Colin Bisset takes us into the world of window design in his series on the evolution of comfort in our homes.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation

We meet a space architect, hear about 3D printed homes here on Earth, and go on a culinary journey through kitchens past with Annie Smithers.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Annie Smithers takes us on a cook's tour of the kitchens that formed her journey from apprentice chef to regional restaurateur in her new memoir 'Kitchen Sentimental'.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Melodie Yashar is a space architect, technologist and researcher with ICON, a company that has been contracted by NASA as it works towards missions to the Moon and Mars. She was a guest at Sydney Design Week where she explored what terrestrial lessons can be learned from designing for space.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Brad Draper is the CEO and managing director of Aboriginal Sustainable Homes, a company that specialises in designing and constructing culturally appropriate homes for First Nations people. He is a partner in a project commissioned by the NSW Government to use 3D printing for social housing in the hope the technology can be rolled out elsewhere.…

In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, host Michelle Frechette interviews Marcus Burnette to dive into the many exciting features of WP World, a community platform designed for WordPress professionals. Marcus, the creator of WP World, walks listeners through its dynamic features, including customizable profile pins that reflect user spe…

Dr Alison Barnes is a senior lecturer in Visual Communication at the University of Western Sydney and a scholar in residence at the Powerhouse Museum. As part of her residency she is exploring what the food labels of firm W C Douglass tell us about the history of food production and graphic design.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Jamie Bucirde is a sexologist and advocate who started a grassroots movement in Adelaide collating the experiences of sexual harassment and assault in the hospitality industry. She has co-authored a report alongside Anna Edwards from Melbourne University's Centre for Cities titled 'Not So Hospitable'. They discuss what needs to change in the hospit…

Lindy de Wijn first became entranced with making lace as a child. She gives us a demonstration of how her 'dancing' bobbins can create a thing of great intricacy and beauty.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation

In this series on the evolution of comfort in the home, Colin Bisset explores the way comfort has been expressed in the kitchen over time.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation

We ask what can be done to combat sexual harassment and assault in the hospitality industry, meet a maker of lace, explore the cultural meaning of food labels, and delve into the meaning of comfort in the kitchen.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation

In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, host Michelle Frechette interviews Alex Sandiford about his affiliate plugin, Siren Affiliates. Alex explains how the plugin simplifies the management of affiliate, loyalty, and royalty programs by centralizing various incentive structures. He discusses the development journey, challenges faced, an…

An estimated 21 per cent of Australian households have experienced severe food insecurity in recent years, so is it time for a Ministry of Food? Liesel Spencer is an associate professor in the school of law at the University of Western Sydney who argues that Australia lags behind other comparable nations and it is time to act.…

Jennifer Wong and Lin Jie Kong explore all that is special about regional Chinese restaurants in Australia and what they say about us as a nation. As an extension to the ABC TV series of the same name, they have just published 'Chopsticks or Fork?', collating stories and favourite recipes from their travels.…

Colin Bisset introduces us to his new series exploring the evolution of comfort in our homes.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation

We ask 'chopsticks or fork?' as we tour some of Australia' best country Chinese restaurants, discuss if it's time Australia had a ministry of food, hear about the joys of a medicinal garden, and learn about the history of comfort in a new series by Colin Bisset.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation