Self-Hosted
Jupiter Broadcasting • Technology, Leisure, Hobbies
Jupiter Broadcasting • Technology, Leisure, Hobbies
Self-Hosted
Jupiter Broadcasting • Technology, Leisure, Hobbies
Jupiter Broadcasting • Technology, Leisure, Hobbies

About

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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Episodes

  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 140: When Upgrades Go Wrong
    Alex dives into the perils of upgrading and migrating critical infrastructure—uncovering embarrassing pitfalls and hard-won lessons along the way.
  • 139: Okay Nabu!
    The Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition is out, and Paulus Schoutsen, the founder of Home Assistant, joins us to get into the details.
  • 138: ODROID and Chill
    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.
  • 137: Mechanically Compatible
    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.
  • 136: Google is Done
    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.
  • 135: Rebuilding For the Last Time
    From Nextcloud Breakup to Blissful Reunion: Chris's journey back to a smarter setup. Plus, Jellyfin's game-changing features and a beloved self-hosted app get the upgrade we've all been waiting for.
  • 134: YouTube Unplugged
    "The" self-hosted app to archive your favorite YouTube channels and easily integrate into Jellyfin/Plex. Plus, our favorite WordPress alternatives and an update on No Google October.
  • 133: No Google October
    Ditching Google Search for an entire month! We reveal the tool that's helping us break free. Plus, a special guest shares his home lab to data center journey. And, Chris raves about the ultimate Jellyfin client (and confesses to an accidental network camera purchase).
  • 132: Uploading at the Speed of Light
    Alex has been playing around at the speed of light while solving Proxmox problems, and Chris has solved a Jellyfin issue. Plus, our thoughts on the new Plex features.
  • 131: The Value of Community
    We celebrate five years of the show, chat about self-hosted Lightning, and why Alex loves his NanoKVM. Plus, it is a self-hosted replacement for Amazon Wishlists and more.
  • 130: Make it or Break it
    Prusa's Mk4S 3D printer seems to have hit the mark. Alex gets a tour of an awesome new maker space, we take a look at AdventureLog, and much more.
  • 129: Forged Alliance
    The battle for code forges is heating up. We chat about HexOS' big promises and get excited about Meshtastic.
  • 128: To Update, or Not to Update?
    ESPHome dev dishes on device updates, Immich license drama heats up, Alex's DIY server fix, and Chris reports on mobile tech trip test.
  • 127: Can't Fix What You Don't Track
    Chris gets serious about tracking maintenance and alerts, why Alex is impressed by the RISC-V-powered NanoKVM, how we might end up using Docmost, and a follow-up review of LubeLogger.
  • 126: Smart But Not Cloudy
    Chris reviews the Aqara G4 Video Doorbell, Brent frees his Garmin from the cloud, and we discuss getting iMessages on Android.
  • 125: Tiny Mini Micro Systems FTW
    Alex's mini-PC surprise, why we're trying Tube Archivist, Alex's Nextcloud update, and how Chris stacks automations with Bitfocus Companion.