40:53Rae Morey
Publisher & Editor-in-Chief, The Repository
Independent WordPress Journalism
E167 · Sep 17, 2026Watch

In WP Legends Episode 58, we chat with Matt Medeiros, WordPress Community Evangelist at Gravity Forms (Rocketgenius, Inc.).
He takes us through his fascinating journey from founding a digital agency to becoming a leading voice in the WordPress community and a seasoned podcast host.
Together with Matt, let's explore the transformative evolution of WordPress, the role of AI in shaping the future of web development, and gain valuable tips for anyone aspiring to start their own podcast.
In WP Legends Episode 58, we chat with Matt Medeiros, WordPress Community Evangelist at Gravity Forms (Rocketgenius, Inc.). He takes us through his fascinating journey from founding a digital agency to becoming a leading voice in the WordPress community and a seasoned podcast host. Together with Matt, let's explore the transformative evolution of WordPress, the role of AI in shaping the future of web development, and gain valuable tips for anyone aspiring to start their own podcast. Drop your comments below! Visit Us: https://seahawkmedia.com About Matt's Projects: https://thewpminute.com/ @WPMinute https://mattreport.com/ https://rocketgenius.com/ https://www.gravityforms.com/ https://slocumstudio.com/ Follow Matt on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmm/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MattReportPodcast/ X: https://x.com/mattmedeiros Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:24 - Guest Introduction: Matt Medeiros 2:16 - Matt Medeiros' Journey into WordPress and Podcasting 5:27 - Early Challenges of Podcasting and Evolution of WP Minute 9:38 - Focus on WordPress Community News 11:44 - Why only WordPress? 14:27 - Role and Responsibilities at Gravity Forms 16:38 - SMTP and Future of Contact Forms 20:22 - Accessibility and Gravity Forms 21:31 - Impact of AI and the Future of Web Development 30:16 - Advice for New Podcasters 32:42 - Matt's Favorite WordPress Plugins 33:58 - What Matt Would Do if not Podcasting 34:26 - CloudFest Miami 35:01 - Closing Remarks Music Credits: Valdez of Crenshaw by Terrace Martin Live Like Legends by Ruelle - Nightcore Remix #WordPress #Podcasting #MattMedeiros #GravityForms #WPMinute #WordPressCommunity #WPLegends #Seahawk Media
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40:53Independent WordPress Journalism
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