Self-Hosted

Mar 21 2025 146 ep. 50 mins 7.1k
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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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145: The Great Plexodus

Mar 21 2025 60 mins  
When your go-to tools flip the script, our thoughts on Plex's new changes, sensors, and the creeping cost of easy.Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 3 users and 100 devices for free. Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for servers and storage. Maximize y

144: Silence of the RAMs

Mar 07 2025 52 mins  
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!Sponsored By:Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for servers and storage. Maximize your hardware with unmatched flexibility.Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on

143: Your Data, Your Problem

Feb 21 2025 60 mins  
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.Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 3 users and 100 devices for free. Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system f

142: Cloud Your Judgment

Feb 07 2025 54 mins  
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.Sponsored By:Keebio: Sign up for their newsletter to get 5% off your first order.Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for servers and storage. Maximize your hardware with unmatched flexibility.Tailscale: Tailscale is

141: Eats, Shoots & Leaves

Jan 24 2025 57 mins  
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.Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 3 users and 100 devices for

140: When Upgrades Go Wrong

Jan 10 2025 53 mins  
Alex dives into the perils of upgrading and migrating critical infrastructure—uncovering embarrassing pitfalls and hard-won lessons along the way. Meanwhile, Chris takes his audiobook obsession to the next level, showcasing a couple self-hosted projects that are very ambitious.Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages fi

139: Okay Nabu!

Dec 27 2024 53 mins  
The Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition is out, and Paulus Schoutsen, the founder of Home Assistant, joins us to get into the details. Then, Alex and a special guest get into docker-compose vs. nix to manage your home lab.Special Guest: Paulus Schoutsen.Sponsored By:Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for servers and storage. Maximize your hardware with unmatched flexibilit

138: ODROID and Chill

Dec 13 2024 65 mins  
Brent joins to share part two of his NAS build adventure, and things take a tiny turn. Plus, picking the right encrypted chat app and Chris stacks a few Jellyfin wins.Special Guest: Brent Gervais.Sponsored By:Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for servers and storage. Maximize your hardware with unmatched flexibility.Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on

137: Mechanically Compatible

Nov 29 2024 58 mins  
We geek out over Brian Moses's 2025 DIY NAS build guide, contemplate future builds with the new Raspberry Pi Compute 5 module, and fully embrace our digital hoarding nature with a new app.Special Guest: Brian Moses.Sponsored By:Keebio: Sign up for their newsletter to get 5% off your first order.Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for servers and storage. Maximize your har

136: Google is Done

Nov 15 2024 69 mins  
Breaking free from Google's grip: Our surprising journey and the tools that made it possible. Plus, Brent's NAS feature stirring up debate, s clever tool for distributed video encoding, and more.Special Guest: Brent Gervais.Sponsored By:Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for servers and storage. Maximize your hardware with unmatched flexibility.Tailscale: Tailscale i