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. Trello Takeover for St. Trello's Day (with the Trello Trailblazers)

    4D AGO

    Trello Takeover for St. Trello's Day (with the Trello Trailblazers)

    This week on The Jira Life, something unexpected has happened… the show has been peacefully (and joyfully) taken over by the Trello community. 🎉 In honor of St. Trello's Day, a legendary celebration of boards, cards, and the power of visual collaboration, the Trello Trailblazers have seized the microphones and transformed the podcast into a whirlwind tour of all things Trello. Leading the charge are Trello champions Brittany Joiner, Rob Hean, and Mike Day, who bring their trademark enthusiasm—and just a little mischief—to The Jira Life studio. In this whimsical episode, the Trailblazers explore: - Why Trello deserves its own holiday (and how St. Trello Day came to be) 🎈 - The magic of boards, lists, and cards that keeps teams organized across the world - Creative and unexpected ways people are using Trello—from project management to life planning - Friendly debates about when Trello shines brightest in the Atlassian ecosystem Expect laughs, playful jabs at Jira, and plenty of practical tips for anyone who loves visual workflows. Whether you're a Trello devotee, a curious Jira user, or just here for the celebration, this episode proves that sometimes the best way to talk about productivity tools… is to throw a party for them. 🟩✨ So grab a card, move it to “Done,” and join us for a festive—and slightly rebellious—edition of The Jira Life. The Trello 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 7m

  2. MAR 14 · BONUS

    March 11 Emergency Episode: Breaking - Atlassian lays off 10% of staff!

    The Jira Life reacts to news of layoffs at Atlassian

    36 min
  3. The Atlassian Ecosystem Shift: Jira, Confluence, Rovo - and Finding Common Ground (with Dzmitry Hzrb)

    MAR 14

    The Atlassian Ecosystem Shift: Jira, Confluence, Rovo - and Finding Common Ground (with Dzmitry Hzrb)

    The Atlassian ecosystem is evolving rapidly, and the ripple effects are being felt across customers, Solution Partners, and Marketplace vendors alike. In this episode of The Jira Life, we welcome Dzmitry Hyrb, who joins us to explore how Atlassian’s strategic shifts are reshaping the way organizations think about tools, solutions, and collaboration within the ecosystem. We start by unpacking the current state of the Atlassian ecosystem and what Atlassian’s changing strategy means for the companies building on top of the platform. Dzmitry shares insights from the perspective of Marketplace vendors, including how Stiltsoft is repositioning its flagship apps in response to evolving customer expectations and platform direction. From there, the conversation moves to a broader product philosophy question: are we gradually moving away from Jira-led work management toward a model where Confluence and Rovo take a more central role? Rather than focusing purely on AI, we examine the deeper mindset shift behind how teams structure work, knowledge, and decision-making across the Atlassian platform. Finally, we tackle a classic ecosystem challenge: vendors are from Mars, customers and partners are from Venus. How can all sides meet on common ground? We discuss the difference between a true solution and a simple bundle of products, and what it takes for vendors, partners, and customers to better understand each other and succeed together as one ecosystem team. If you care about the future direction of Atlassian tools and the Marketplace—and how to navigate the changes—this is an episode 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 1m

  4. MAR 7 · 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
  5. Planning Work with Jira and Beyond (with Walter Buggenhout)

    MAR 7

    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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
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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
    167
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Rodney Nissen, Alex Ortiz, & Bob Wen
  • Show Website
    The Jira Life

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