Father. Podcaster @selfhostedshow podcast. Tailscalar.
- My Landing Page - https://alex.ktz.me
- Blog - https://blog.ktz.me
- Perfect Media Server - https://perfectmediaserver.com
- YouTube - https://youtube.com/@ktzsystems
Alex Kretzschmar has hosted 147 Episodes.
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150: The Last One
May 30th, 2025 | 1 hr 12 mins
favorite apps, home lab, jupiter broadcasting, local file-sharing, podcast finale, self-hosting podcast, travel prep
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.
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149: Notify Thyself
May 16th, 2025 | 1 hr 6 mins
cockpit tools, container workloads, convertx tool, coreos distro, docker tools, ecc ram, file sharing, home lab, jupiter broadcasting, ntfy notifications, nvidia support, plex controversy, podman tools, self-hosting podcast, ssh access, system updates, tailscale integration, ucore-minimal, unraid server, zfs support
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.
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148: Homelab Disaster Prep
May 2nd, 2025 | 1 hr 2 mins
brent project, docker integration, home assistant, jupiter broadcasting, mqtt bridge, open home, pocket-id, power outage, self-hosting podcast, self-hosting tools, unraid features, unraid install
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.
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147: The Problem with Game Streaming
April 18th, 2025 | 47 mins 38 secs
apollo project, channels dvr, dawarich tracking, docker migration, domika integration, firefox config, game streaming, hoarder rebrand, home assistant, home networking, jupiter broadcasting, karakeep app, llm selfhosting, rtsp cameras, self-hosting podcast, tailscale setup, thunderbolt storage, usb4 networking, weather station
Alex finally cracks a years-old mystery, Chris reveals his latest experiments, and we share updates on our freshest gear.
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146: When AI Attacks
April 4th, 2025 | 47 mins 30 secs
ai blockers, ai crawlers, bot mitigation, home assistant, homelab joy, jupiter broadcasting, open source, proof-of-work, reverse proxy, self-hosting, self-hosting podcast, tailscale usage, unraid setup, voice automation
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.
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145: The Great Plexodus
March 21st, 2025 | 1 hr 26 secs
air sensor, co2 sensor, docker setup, emulator support, esphome setup, frigate ai, game metadata, home assistant, jupiter broadcasting, local control, plex changes, plex pass, privacy policy, remote streaming, romm app, self-hosting podcast, server hardware, subscription model, web player
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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144: Silence of the RAMs
March 7th, 2025 | 52 mins 21 secs
3d printing, alarmo, apollo automation, epyc, exo, home assistant, jupiter broadcasting, opnsense, prusa, pushover, self-hosting podcast, server failure, smart home, tailscale, threadripper, ubiquiti, z-wave
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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143: Your Data, Your Problem
February 21st, 2025 | 1 hr 34 secs
b+ tree, bcachefs, debian compatibility, file systems, home assistant, home automation, jupiter broadcasting, key-value store, nanokvm security, notifications, open webui, raid alternatives, self-hosted ai, self-hosting podcast, storage solutions, tailscale, unraid, zigbee routing
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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142: Cloud Your Judgment
February 7th, 2025 | 54 mins 19 secs
acme client, advanced sensors, alex attic, cloudflare tunnels, fediverse app, forecast system, jupiter broadcasting, let's encrypt, machine learning, opnsense update, pangolin, prusa changes, reverse proxy, self-hosting podcast, tempest weather
Chris geeks out over his new gadget, Alex gets Pangolin purring, and we break down the latest OPNsense release—plus more surprises!
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141: Eats, Shoots & Leaves
January 24th, 2025 | 57 mins 52 secs
3d printing, bambu labs, budgeting apps, dashcams, home assistant, immich, jailbreaking, jellyfin, jupiter broadcasting, network security, openzfs, plex, proprietary software, raid expansion, rss project, self-hosted nvr, self-hosting podcast, tinyfeed, transcoding, wyze cams
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.
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140: When Upgrades Go Wrong
January 10th, 2025 | 53 mins 2 secs
audiobook projects, home automation, jupiter broadcasting, proxmox management, self-hosting podcast, server builds, server monitoring, smart sensors, smart thermostats, tailscale usage, unifi updates, upgrades migration
Alex dives into the perils of upgrading and migrating critical infrastructure—uncovering embarrassing pitfalls and hard-won lessons along the way.
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139: Okay Nabu!
December 27th, 2024 | 53 mins 16 secs
audio processing, cloud option, community driven, docker, esp32-s3, esphome, expandability, hardware design, home assistant, home automation, jupiter broadcasting, local control, nabu casa, nix server, open home, open source, physical controls, privacy focused, self-hosting podcast, tailscale, voice assistant, xmos processor, yeet
The Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition is out, and Paulus Schoutsen, the founder of Home Assistant, joins us to get into the details.
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137: Mechanically Compatible
November 29th, 2024 | 58 mins 33 secs
ai bookmarking app, boost feedback, broadcastarr project, diy nas 2025, flash game archives, holiday streaming tools, jellyfin debate, jupiter broadcasting, raspberry pi compute 5, self-hosting podcast, self-hosting trends, tailscale updates
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.
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136: Google is Done
November 15th, 2024 | 1 hr 9 mins
bentobox, brent nas, btrfs, claude, copilot, cve, distributed transcoding, flash emulator, gippity, google, handbrake web, jupiter broadcasting, macbook, nas, nextcloud, nixos, nvidia, perplexity, ruffle, searxng, security update, self-hosting podcast, snippety, ubuntu, unraid, vaultwarden, zfs
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.
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135: Rebuilding For the Last Time
November 1st, 2024 | 57 mins 29 secs
adb bridge, android tv, auto-sync, automation, caldav, carddav, docker, etebase, ffmpeg, gluetun, gpu, hdr10, icloud, jellyfin, jupiter broadcasting, mealie, nextcloud, nixos, pinchflat, redis, rtx 4060, searxng, self-hosting, self-hosting podcast, ssl, systemd, transcoding, truenas, tube archivist, vpn, youtube, zfs
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.
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134: YouTube Unplugged
October 18th, 2024 | 55 mins 26 secs
advanced custom fields, all things open conference, at&t fiber modem bypass, bentobox, cuda, ghost, gpu, hugo, ice, jellyfin, jupiter broadcasting, kodi, matt mullenweg, no google october, photo syncing, pinchflat, plex, searxng, self-hosted applications, self-hosting podcast, self-hosting tips, static site generators, wordpress drama, wp engine, youtube media manager, zola
"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.