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.

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Alex Kretzschmar

Chris Fisher

Roon Ready Ruh-Roh | Self-Hosted 82

21 October 2022

Alex gives Roon Labs whole home audio a try but discovers a critical design flaw while Chris checks out his new ODROID-H3+ and plans his next epic build.

The Badger Stack | Self-Hosted 81

7 October 2022

Chris' Raspberry Pi server is dead, and Alex has a few ideas for his next build.

Solving Whole Home Audio | Self-Hosted 80

23 September 2022

Alex is replacing his Chromecast and Google Nest Mini with an open-source solution, and why we’re all getting a little hyped about Matter.

Google is a Hostile Actor | Self-Hosted 79

9 September 2022

We've made some changes since the last episode, and share why we have doubled down on Self-Hosting as much as possible.

We Should Know Better | Self-Hosted 78

26 August 2022

We learned some really hard lessons this week, and reflect. Then Chris finds the perfect temperature sensor, and Alex finds a beautiful media discovery app.

Automations Gone Wrong | Self-Hosted 77

12 August 2022

What is it like to live with another man's automations? Brent spills all.

Solid as a Rock | Self-Hosted 76

29 July 2022

Alex runs us through his new and improved off-site backup setup, and Chris is trying out some Shelly devices.

In-Flight Changes | Self-Hosted 75

15 July 2022

Our thoughts on the new Works with Home Assistant program, some changes to Alex's off-site backup server, and a million bits of great feedback.

A Pi For Every Problem | Self-Hosted 74

1 July 2022

Our guest this week has more Raspberry Pis than anyone we've ever met. We get insights into all the projects he used them for, what's worked great, and what's not worked at all.

100 Days of HomeLab | Self-Hosted 73

17 June 2022

A special episode today as TechnoTim joins Alex to discuss everything Kubernetes and HomeLab. The #100DaysOfHomeLab initiative from Tim is just getting started, find out what it’s all about in today's episode.

First Account is Free | Self-Hosted 72

3 June 2022

A quick-fire round of projects this week, your feedback, and a discussion about the future of Self-Hosting.

Recipe for Success | Self-Hosted 71

20 May 2022

Alex has found the perfect tool to bring your recipe management into the future. Plus, a convenient trick for scripts with passwords, dying hard drives, and the killer new Proxmox feature.