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 on the journey of their new ones.

A Jupiter Broadcasting podcast showcasing free and open source technologies you can host yourself.

Your Hosts

Alex Kretzschmar

Chris Fisher

Homelab Disaster Prep | Self-Hosted 148

2 May 2025

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.

The Problem with Game Streaming | Self-Hosted 147

18 April 2025

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

When AI Attacks | Self-Hosted 146

4 April 2025

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.

The Great Plexodus | Self-Hosted 145

21 March 2025

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

Silence of the RAMs | Self-Hosted 144

7 March 2025

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!

Your Data, Your Problem | Self-Hosted 143

21 February 2025

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.

Cloud Your Judgment | Self-Hosted 142

7 February 2025

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

Eats, Shoots & Leaves | Self-Hosted 141

24 January 2025

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.

When Upgrades Go Wrong | Self-Hosted 140

10 January 2025

Alex dives into the perils of upgrading and migrating critical infrastructure—uncovering embarrassing pitfalls and hard-won lessons along the way.

Okay Nabu! | Self-Hosted 139

27 December 2024

The Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition is out, and Paulus Schoutsen, the founder of Home Assistant, joins us to get into the details.

ODROID and Chill | Self-Hosted 138

13 December 2024

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.

Mechanically Compatible | Self-Hosted 137

29 November 2024

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.