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Talking Drupal

Talking Drupal is a weekly chat about web design and development by a group of people with one thing in common: We Love Drupal. With hosts John Picozzi, Nic Laflin, and Martin Anderson-Clutz

Latest Episodes

Talking Drupal #560 - Content Sync

Jul 13, 2026

Today we are talking about Content, syndication, and Synchronization between Drupal Sites with guest Thiemo Müller. We'll also cover Drupal core 11.4 as our module of the week.

For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/560

Topics

Origins and Use Cases
Hub Model and Flexibility
Media Sync and Governance
Composable Pages Challenge
Governance With Blocks
Canvas And Recipes
Real Time Syndication
Scaling To Thousands
GEO And AEO Explained
GEO Audits And Loops
ContentSync Recommendations
Permissions And Drupal 11
AIM Assess Improve Monitor
Boosting Drupal AI Presence
Ecosystem Alignment Signals
Recency And Messaging Tips

Resources

Guests

Thiemo Müller - content-sync.io thiemo

Hosts

Nic Laflin - nLighteneddevelopment.com nicxvan John Picozzi - epam.com johnpicozzi Ashraf Abed - drupito.com ashrafabed

MOTW Correspondent

Martin Anderson-Clutz - mandclu.com

TD Cafe #018 - Drupal Site Templates

Jul 9, 2026

Join Martin, Andy and Mike as they discuss what Drupal site templates are and how they differ from Drupal's traditionally bare-bones starting point, aiming to reduce setup effort and total cost of ownership while making Drupal competitive again for small nonprofits and smaller sites. They compare building templates versus client sites, covering the evolution from early Layout Builder/Recipes work to today's simpler packaging via a Drush site:export workflow, plus tooling like DripYard Recipe Builder for extracting reusable "recipe" parts.

For show notes visit:
https://www.talkingDrupal.com/cafe018

Topics

Martin Anderson-Clutz

Based in London, Ontario, Martin transitioned from graphic design to web development, ultimately specializing in Drupal in 2005. Currently working as a Product Marketing Manager at Acquia, he is Triple Certified in Drupal and UX-certified by the world-renowned Nielsen Norman Group. His key contributions include: As a speaker & writer, presenting at Drupalcamps and Drupalcons, and a published blogger across multiple platforms, including the Acquia Dev Portal and opensource.com; as a podcast host, participating in the Talking Drupal podcast, including as the "Module of the Week" correspondent; and as an open source maintainer, developing and maintaining popular Drupal contrib modules and recipes, including Smart Date and Fullcalendar.

Andy Giles

Andy is a Drupal back-end developer. In 2012, he founded Blue Oak Interactive, a development and consulting agency focused on complex Drupal site builds, particularly in e-commerce. In 2025, he partnered with Mike Herchel to launch Dripyard, a premium Drupal theme designed to reduce the cost of ownership and enhance the developer experience for modern Drupal projects.

Mike Herchel

Mike is a founder & developer at Dripyard, and is a longtime contributor to Drupal. He has played a key role in modernizing Drupal's frontend architecture, performance, and accessibility, and is known for helping bring Drupal's component-driven development into mainstream use. Mike has delivered projects for organizations including IBM, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the U.S. court system. He is a frequent speaker on performance, accessibility, and modern frontend practices.

What Are Site Templates
Drupal CMS Template Picker
Why Templates Matter
Building Templates Workflow
Recipes And Custom Tooling
Canvas And Theme Strategy
React Components And AI
Drupal 11.4 Compatibility
Canvas Patterns Explained

Talking Drupal #559 - Marketing Drupal

Jun 29, 2026

Today we are talking about Marketing, AI, and Drupal with guest Paul Johnson. We'll also cover Curated Colors as our module of the week.

For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/559

Topics

Paul's Current Projects
Enterprise AI Summit Details
Marketing the AI Initiative
Partnering on Event Booths
Drupal's Outside Perception
What's Working Now
Growing the Marketing Team
How to Contribute
Outside In Storytelling
Case Study Examples
AI Initiative Impact
Roadmap and Launch Planning
Finding New Adopters
Where Pros Research
Conference Pitch Story
Local Event Playbook
Funnel and Webinars
Industry Guides and Demos
SEO and AI Search
Why Agents Avoid Drupal
High Leverage Contributions
Measuring AI Mentions
Vibe Coders to Governance
Fixing Misconceptions

Resources

Drupal AI Initiative home page
Slack
- #ai-initiative-marketing
Enterprise AI Summit Rotterdam
AI Dev Summit Rotterdam
Drupal AI TV
- We've curated a selection of the best presentations, workshops and demonstrations freely available to provide a practical way to stay informed about the latest innovations in Drupal AI.
Drupal AI Webinars playlist
Demos
Ryan Whitcombe
1xINTERNET S1xSignals free AIO GEO assessment
All things open
World cancer day

Guests

Paul Johnson - pdjohnson

Hosts

Nic Laflin -

Talking Drupal #558 - Agent Management System

Jun 22, 2026

Today we are talking about AI, Agents, and A System to manage them with guest Luke McCormick. We'll also cover AI Auto-reference as our module of the week.

For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/558

Topics

Introducing Agent Management
Origin Story Claude Credits
Scrum Meets AI Retention
Handoff Protocol Filesystem
Why Handoffs Work So Well
Examples and Human Loop
Agent Roles and Model Costs
Choosing Models by Task
Not Drupal Specific
Works With Any Model
Scrum Sprints For Agents
Human Cognitive Overload
Tuning Autonomy Levels
Setup And Handoff File
Updating Customized AMS
Persistent Memory Artifacts
Demand Better Summaries
Solo Power With Agents
Roadmap And AMS Trio

Resources

Guests

Luke McCormick - cellear

Hosts

Nic Laflin - nLighteneddevelopment.com nicxvan John Picozzi - epam.com johnpicozzi

MOTW Correspondent

Martin Anderson-Clutz - mandclu.com mandclu

Brief description:
- Have you ever wanted to use AI to suggest related content on your Drupal site? There's a module for that.
Module name/project name:
- AI Auto-reference
Brief history
- How old: created in June 2023 by Scott Euser (scott_euser) or Soapbox
- Ver

Talking Drupal #557 - Test-Driven Drupal eBook

Jun 15, 2026

Today we are talking about Test Driven Development, ebooks, and Drupal with guest Oliver Davies. We'll also cover Juicer Social Feed as our module of the week.

For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/557

Topics

What Is Test Driven Drupal
Why Automated Tests Matter
How TDD Works
AI and Test Quality
Balancing Test Coverage
When to Write Tests
Why Write the Book
Why Write an Ebook
From Email Course to Ebook
Ebook vs Print Tradeoffs
Who the Book Helps
What You Will Learn
Keeping Content Updated
Publishing Tools Workflow
Lessons and Drupal Changes
Podcast and Future Books
Mob Programming Explained
Free Ebook and Wrap Up

Resources

Guests

Oliver Davies - oliverdavies.uk opdavies

Hosts

Nic Laflin - nLighteneddevelopment.com nicxvan John Picozzi - epam.com johnpicozzi Scott Falconer - managing-ai.com scott-falconer

MOTW Correspondent

Martin Anderson-Clutz - mandclu.com mandclu

Brief description:
- Have you ever wanted to embed social feeds into your Drupal website? There's a module for that.
Module name/project name:

Talking Drupal #556 - A Chat with Moshe

Jun 8, 2026

Today we are talking about Drush, Core Contributions, and Drupal's Past with guest Moshe Weitzman. We'll also cover Cache Metrics as our module of the week.

For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/556

Topics

Moshe Updates and Clients
Maintaining Drush Long Term
Locale Performance Overhaul
CLI in Core Initiative
Which Commands Make the Cut
Roadmap Contrib Commands
Moving Commands Technical Hurdles
How to Help From AI Initiative
DDEV Add-ons for Local CI
MySQL Toolkit Database Images
Testing With Real Databases
Devel Module Status
Organic Groups Origins
Where Ideas Come From
Finding Drupal Early Days
Release Cadence And Backward Compatibility
Avoiding Maintainer Burnout
Maintaining With AI And Xdebug

Resources

Guests

Moshe Weitzman - weitzman.github.io moshe-weitzman

Hosts

Nic Laflin - nLighteneddevelopment.com nicxvan John Picozzi - epam.com johnpicozzi Scott Falconer - managing-ai.com scott-falconer

MOTW Correspondent

Martin Anderson-Clutz - mandclu.com mandclu

Brief description:
- Have you ever

TD Cafe #017 - Drupal Beginners with Mike and Rod

Jun 4, 2026

Mike Anello and Rod Martin discuss the sharp decline in demand for beginner Drupal training. Drawing on data from their businesses, events, and other training providers, they explore factors including AI-driven self-service learning, Drupal's growing complexity for newcomers, and limited community-wide marketing. They also discuss how initiatives like Drupal AI and broader promotion efforts could help attract and support the next generation of Drupal users.

For show notes visit:
https://www.talkingDrupal.com/cafe017

Topics

Mike Anello

Mike, widely recognized by his Drupal.org username "ultimike," is a prominent figure in the Drupal community with over 20 years of experience as a developer, educator, and community leader. As the co-founder and vice president of DrupalEasy, a Florida-based training and consulting firm, he has been instrumental in shaping the careers of countless Drupal professionals through comprehensive programs like Drupal Career Online and Professional Module Development.
Mike's contributions extend beyond education. He has been deeply involved in the Drupal ecosystem, previously serving as a core contributor to the Migrate module, co-maintaining several contributed modules, and actively participating in issue queues and documentation efforts. His leadership roles include membership in the Drupal Community Working Group and the Conflict Resolution Team, as well as organizing the Florida Drupal Users' Group and Florida DrupalCamp for over a decade.
As the host of the long-running DrupalEasy Podcast, MIke provides insights into Drupal development, community news, and interviews with key contributors, fostering a sense of connection and ongoing learning within the community (DrupalEasy). His dedication to mentoring and community building has made him a respected and influential voice in the Drupal world.

Rod Martin

Rod has introduced more than 50,000 people to Drupal through his live and video training since 2011. He owns NavigateTomorrow and runs DrupalHelps - a site for site builders to get information and quick starts to using Drupal in their own businesses or non-profits.