Self-Hosted

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.

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.

01-24
57:52

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. Meanwhile, Chris takes his audiobook obsession to the next level, showcasing a couple self-hosted projects that are very ambitious.

01-10
53:02

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. Then, Alex and a special guest get into docker-compose vs. nix to manage your home lab. Special Guest: Paulus Schoutsen.

12-27
53:16

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. Special Guest: Brent Gervais.

12-13
01:05:37

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. Special Guest: Brian Moses.

11-29
58:33

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. Special Guest: Brent Gervais.

11-15
01:09:15

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.

11-01
57:29

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.

10-18
55:26

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).

10-04
55:22

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.

09-20
01:03:52

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.

09-06
01:02:26

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. Special Guest: Jscar_Hawk.

08-23
01:05:33

129: Forged Alliance

The battle for code forges is heating up. We chat about HexOS' big promises and get excited about Meshtastic.

08-09
01:00:01

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. Special Guest: Keith Burzinski.

07-26
01:05:14

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.

07-12
58:55

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. Special Guest: Brent Gervais.

06-28
01:19:49

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.

06-14
51:33

124: The End of Ownership

The "you'll own nothing" trend got worse this week, our thoughts about the Raspberry Pi IPO, poor Nextcloud performance, and Alex's new high-fiber obsession.

05-31
01:04:40

123: How much CPU do You REALLY Need

Alex benchmarks Intel CPUs (and an Arc GPU) to find the ideal balance of age, power, and speed for your home media server. Plus, our thoughts on Immich going full-time.

05-17
57:26

122: Back to the Future

How Chris created live TV streaming from his local media collection, Alex breaks down the new Open Home Foundation and what it means for self-hosters. Brent's been trying out an open-source AirDrop replacement for all systems, and much more! Special Guest: Brent Gervais.

05-03
55:45

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