Episodes

  • 150: The Last One

    150: The Last One
    May 30 2025
    Before hitting the road, we test the limits of local-first file sharing, debate what self-hosting really is, and share our all-time favorite apps. Special Guests: Brent Gervais, Drew DeVore, and Wes Payne.
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 149: Notify Thyself

    149: Notify Thyself
    May 16 2025
    A slick new CoreOS-based distro that might be your next home-lab base, easy self-hosted notifications, and Plex stumbles into controversy. Plus: ECC RAM guilt. Special Guests: Brent Gervais and Dusty Mabe .
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 148: Homelab Disaster Prep

    148: Homelab Disaster Prep
    May 2 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. Special Guest: Stephen Schattin.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 147: The Problem with Game Streaming

    147: The Problem with Game Streaming
    Apr 18 2025
    Alex finally cracks a years-old mystery, Chris reveals his latest experiments, and we share updates on our freshest gear. Plus, a important show update.
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    48 mins
  • 146: When AI Attacks

    146: When AI Attacks
    Apr 4 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. Special Guest: Xe Iaso.
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    48 mins
  • 145: The Great Plexodus

    145: The Great Plexodus
    Mar 21 2025
    When your go-to tools flip the script, our thoughts on Plex's new changes, sensors, and the creeping cost of easy.
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    1 hr
  • 144: Silence of the RAMs

    144: Silence of the RAMs
    Mar 7 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!
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    52 mins
  • 143: Your Data, Your Problem

    143: Your Data, Your Problem
    Feb 21 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.
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    1 hr and 1 min