The Jira Life

Rodney Nissen, Alex Ortiz, & Bob Wen
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From the guys behind "Apetech Tech Tutorials" YouTube channel and "The Jira Guy" blog, comes a podcast that covers anything and everything relevant to being an Atlassian Admin. We cover the latest news and updates from the Atlassian ecosystem, cover best practices for your Atlassian Tools, and interview the movers and shakers within the community. Because we didn't choose The Jira Life, The Jira Life chose us.

  1. 3D AGO · BONUS

    March 2, 2026 Emergency Episode: Atlassian's Collapse?

    In this emergency episode, Alex and King Bob talk about the upcoming closing of the Austin and Manila Atlassian offices, the current performance of Atlassian's stock and whether storm clouds are ahead for Atlassian.

    51 min
  2. Planning Work with Jira and Beyond (with Walter Buggenhout)

    3D AGO

    Planning Work with Jira and Beyond (with Walter Buggenhout)

    On this episode of The Jira Life, we're joined by Walter Buggenhout for a deep dive into modern work planning across the Atlassian ecosystem.  Planning work in Jira is about more than just creating issues and moving them across a board. Walter brings his expertise to the table to explore how teams can connect vision to execution using Jira and complementary tools like Jira Product Discovery, Rovo, and the Strategy Collection.  We'll unpack how to:  Align product ideas and strategic goals with delivery work  Prioritize effectively using Jira Product Discovery  Leverage Rovo's AI-powered insights to surface knowledge and accelerate decision-making  Connect high-level strategy to day-to-day execution with the Strategy Collection  Avoid common pitfalls when scaling planning across teams  Whether you're a product leader mapping out long-term initiatives or a delivery team trying to bring clarity to your backlog, this episode is packed with practical insights on creating a cohesive planning system inside Atlassian Cloud. If you've ever struggled to bridge the gap between strategy and sprint work, this conversation is one you won't want to miss. The Jira Life  =====================================  Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group! https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/ Or Follow us on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-jira-life/ Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/@thejiralife/join Hosts:  - Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexortiz89/ https://www.youtube.com/@ApetechTechTutorials - Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgnissen/ https://thejiraguy.com - Sarah Wright https://www.linkedin.com/in/satwright/ Producer:  - "King Bob" Robert Wen https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051/ Executive Producer:  - Lina Ortiz  Music provided by Monstercat:  =====================================  Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes https://www.youtube.com/c/monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium https://www.youtube.com/c/monstercatinstinct

    1h 3m
  3. Working with Jira Cloud Migrations and Automations (with Przemyslaw Wesolka)

    FEB 27

    Working with Jira Cloud Migrations and Automations (with Przemyslaw Wesolka)

    Get ready for a deep dive into Jira Cloud migrations and next-level automation on an upcoming episode of The Jira Life! This week, Przemyslaw Wesolka, founder of JAP Connect joins the TJL crew to talk all things Jira migrations to Cloud and the power of Jira Automation. Moving from Data Center to Cloud isn’t just a technical upgrade—it’s a strategic shift. Przemyslaw shares hard-earned lessons from the field, including: * Common pitfalls teams face during Jira Cloud migrations * How to approach app assessments and data cleanup before the move * Governance considerations that often get overlooked * What actually changes in Cloud (and what surprises teams most) We’ll also explore how Jira Automation can transform the way teams work post-migration. From reducing manual admin overhead to building scalable, maintainable rules, Przemyslaw walks through practical automation strategies that drive real impact. Whether you're planning a migration, in the middle of one, or optimizing your Cloud instance after the move, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Tune in to learn how to migrate smarter, automate better, and get the most out of Jira Cloud. The Jira Life ===================================== Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group! https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/ Or Follow us on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-jira-life/ Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/@thejiralife/join Hosts: - Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexortiz89/ https://www.youtube.com/@ApetechTechTutorials - Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgnissen/ https://thejiraguy.com - Sarah Wright https://www.linkedin.com/in/satwright/ Producer: - "King Bob" Robert Wen https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051/ Executive Producer:  - Lina Ortiz Music provided by Monstercat: ===================================== Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes https://www.youtube.com/c/monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium https://www.youtube.com/c/monstercatinstinct

    1h 5m
  4. Atlas Camp 2026 Recap: AI-First Apps, Forge Evolution, and What's Next

    FEB 21

    Atlas Camp 2026 Recap: AI-First Apps, Forge Evolution, and What's Next

    Atlas Camp 2026 has wrapped in Amsterdam, and this week on The Jira Life we’re bringing you the inside scoop. Join us as we welcome Peter Van de Voorde and Dan Hardiker to break down everything that mattered from Atlas Camp 2026. From AI-first app development to the continued evolution of Forge and platform extensibility, Peter and Dan share their firsthand insights on: The biggest themes shaping the Atlassian ecosystem in 2026 How AI agents and automation are changing the way developers build on Jira and Confluence What’s new (and what’s next) for Forge and the Atlassian developer platform Roadmap signals that solution partners and app vendors should be paying attention to The hallway conversations and community energy you didn’t see Atlas Camp isn’t just another conference — it’s where Atlassian’s developer future takes shape. If you build, administer, or extend Atlassian apps, this episode will help you understand how AI, extensibility, and ecosystem strategy are converging — and what that means for your work in the year ahead. Whether you attended in Amsterdam or followed from afar, this is your definitive Atlas Camp 2026 recap. 🎧 Tune in and get ready to level up your Atlassian game. The Jira Life ===================================== Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group! https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/ Or Follow us on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-jira-life/ Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/@thejiralife/join Hosts: - Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexortiz89/ https://www.youtube.com/@ApetechTechTutorials - Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgnissen/ https://thejiraguy.com - Sarah Wright https://www.linkedin.com/in/satwright/ Producer: - "King Bob" Robert Wen https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051/ Executive Producer:  - Lina Ortiz Music provided by Monstercat: ===================================== Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes https://www.youtube.com/c/monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium https://www.youtube.com/c/monstercatinstinct

    1h 3m
  5. TJL Reports from Team on Tour: Government

    FEB 14

    TJL Reports from Team on Tour: Government

    This week the TJL crew reports and analyzes the news coming from Atlassian's Team on Tour: Government event in Washington D.C. Join us as Alex plays field reporter giving updates from the event!The Jira Life=====================================Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group!https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/Or Follow us on LinkedIn!  / the-jira-life  Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/@thejiralife/...Hosts: Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz ⁠  / alexortiz89  ⁠⁠   / @apetechtechtutorials  ⁠ ⁠Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen ⁠  / rgnissen  ⁠⁠https://thejiraguy.com⁠Sarah Wright ⁠  / satwright  ⁠ Producer:"King Bob" Robert Wen   / robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051   Executive Producer: Lina Ortiz Music provided by Monstercat:=====================================Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes   / monstercat  Outro: Fractal - Atrium   / monstercatinstinct

    1h 7m
  6. Atlassian Government Cloud and Isolated Cloud (with Josh Costella)

    FEB 6

    Atlassian Government Cloud and Isolated Cloud (with Josh Costella)

    This week the TJL crew sits down with Josh Costella, Lead Architect for Sentify and co-lead of the Phoenix ACE chapter. Join us as we talk about Atlassian Government Cloud and Isolated Cloud and other topics sure to be discussed at TEAM 26! The Jira Life ===================================== Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group!https://lnkd.in/g5834Kix Or Follow us on LinkedIn!https://lnkd.in/epszdbRj Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks:https://lnkd.in/gzDWDAzN Hosts: - Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz https://lnkd.in/eP2TQHcE https://lnkd.in/ewxmQs2s - Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen https://lnkd.in/exhJAMVm https://thejiraguy.com - Sarah Wright https://lnkd.in/gA6vNvmX Producer: - "King Bob" Robert Wen https://lnkd.in/gTpSr7_v Executive Producer: - Lina Ortiz Music provided by Monstercat: ===================================== Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codeshttps://lnkd.in/eZp7w7ie Outro: Fractal - Atriumhttps://lnkd.in/eMpcN8rf

    1h 6m
  7. Governance with Assets in Jira and Confluence (with Paulo Ramalho)

    JAN 31

    Governance with Assets in Jira and Confluence (with Paulo Ramalho)

    This week the TJL crew welcome Paulo Ramalho, Atlassian Community Champion from Norway and Senior Atlassian Consultant. Watch as Paulo explains how Assets, as a platform app, can now establish governance of your Jira and Confluence items.The Jira Life=====================================Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group!https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/Or Follow us on LinkedIn!  / the-jira-life  Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/@thejiralife/...Hosts: Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz ⁠  / alexortiz89  ⁠⁠   / @apetechtechtutorials  ⁠Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen ⁠  / rgnissen  ⁠⁠https://thejiraguy.com⁠Sarah Wright ⁠  / satwright  ⁠ Producer:"King Bob" Robert Wen ⁠  / robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051  Executive Producer: Lina OrtizMusic provided by Monstercat:=====================================Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes   / monstercat  Outro: Fractal - Atrium   / monstercatinstinct

    1h 5m
  8. Confluence Documentation in the Age of Rovo

    JAN 24

    Confluence Documentation in the Age of Rovo

    In this episode of The Jira Life, we sit down with Robert Hean of Hean Tech to explore how Confluence documentation is evolving in the age of Rovo and Atlassian Intelligence.As AI teammates like Rovo become part of everyday work, the quality of your documentation matters more than ever. We discuss what “good documentation” really means today, common mistakes teams make in Confluence, and how to structure content so Rovo can deliver accurate, helpful answers instead of amplifying documentation chaos.Robert shares practical strategies for creating AI-ready Confluence spaces, improving knowledge discoverability, and aligning documentation practices with modern Jira and Jira Service Management workflows. Whether you are an Atlassian admin, documentation owner, or team lead preparing for AI-powered collaboration, this conversation will help you future-proof your knowledge base. The Jira Life=====================================Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group!https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/Or Follow us on LinkedIn!https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-jira-life/Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/@thejiralife/joinHosts:- Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexortiz89/ https://www.youtube.com/@ApetechTechTutorials- Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgnissen/ https://thejiraguy.com- Sarah Wright https://www.linkedin.com/in/satwright/ Producer:- "King Bob" Robert Wen https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051/Executive Producer: - Lina OrtizMusic provided by Monstercat:=====================================Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codeshttps://www.youtube.com/c/monstercatOutro: Fractal - Atriumhttps://www.youtube.com/c/monstercatinstinct

    1h 5m
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From the guys behind "Apetech Tech Tutorials" YouTube channel and "The Jira Guy" blog, comes a podcast that covers anything and everything relevant to being an Atlassian Admin. We cover the latest news and updates from the Atlassian ecosystem, cover best practices for your Atlassian Tools, and interview the movers and shakers within the community. Because we didn't choose The Jira Life, The Jira Life chose us.

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  • Creator
    Rodney Nissen, Alex Ortiz, & Bob Wen
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    164
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Rodney Nissen, Alex Ortiz, & Bob Wen
  • Show Website
    The Jira Life