Self-Hosted

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151

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May 2025

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About the show

Discover new software and hardware to get the best out of your network, control smart devices, and secure your data on cloud services. Self-Hosted is a chat show between Chris and Alex two long-time "self-hosters" who share their lessons and take you along for the journey as they learn new ones. A Jupiter Broadcasting podcast showcasing free and open source technologies you can host yourself.

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May 30, 20251 hr 12 min

150: The Last One

Before hitting the road, we test the limits of local-first file sharing, debate what self-hosting really is, and share our all-time favorite apps.Special Guests: Brent Gervais, Drew DeVore, and Wes Payne.

May 16, 20251 hr 6 min

149: Notify Thyself

A slick new CoreOS-based distro that might be your next home-lab base, easy self-hosted notifications, and Plex stumbles into controversy. Plus: ECC RAM guilt.Special Guests: Brent Gervais and Dusty Mabe .

May 2, 20251 hr 2 min

148: Homelab Disaster Prep

A week-long power blackout knocks out our guests homelab. We dig into Unraid 7.1, and push Home Assistant to keep things running—even when the power doesn’t.Special Guest: Stephen Schattin.

April 18, 202547 min

147: The Problem with Game Streaming

Alex finally cracks a years-old mystery, Chris reveals his latest experiments, and we share updates on our freshest gear. Plus, a important show update.

April 4, 202547 min

146: When AI Attacks

We're joined by Xe Iaso, who discusses a creative solution to relentless AI bots and the unexpected delights of running an outrageously overpowered homelab.Special Guest: Xe Iaso.

March 21, 20251 hr 0 min

145: The Great Plexodus

When your go-to tools flip the script, our thoughts on Plex's new changes, sensors, and the creeping cost of easy.

March 7, 202552 min

144: Silence of the RAMs

Alex’s server meets a tragic end—but its replacement is shaping up to be a beast. Meanwhile, Chris experiments with budget CO₂ detectors, sirens, and smart integrations. Plus some surprises!

February 21, 20251 hr 0 min

143: Your Data, Your Problem

The joys and headaches of self-hosting, a new Zigbee routing trick, and the ongoing BcacheFS vs. Debian showdown. Plus, why we're liking Open WebUI.

February 7, 202554 min

142: Cloud Your Judgment

Chris geeks out over his new gadget, Alex gets Pangolin purring, and we break down the latest OPNsense release—plus more surprises!Special Guest: Brent Gervais.

January 24, 202557 min

141: Eats, Shoots & Leaves

Bambu Labs teaches us how to lose friends and alienate people. Then, Alex Tran from Immich joins us for a project update, and we shared some dreams for a community RSS project.Special Guest: Alex Tran.