This episode explores the impending end of the Self-Hosted podcast and the future plans of its co-hosts. Against the backdrop of the announcement that episode 150 will be their last, Chris and Alex reflect on their five-and-a-half-year journey, noting significant life changes and the evolving self-hosting landscape. More significantly, they discuss their transition to other projects, including continued self-hosting coverage on Linux Unplugged and Alex's increasing involvement with Tailscale. The conversation then pivots to a review of several self-hosting tools, such as Apollo (a streaming game service), Domica (a Home Assistant app), and Karakeep (a rebranded file management app). For instance, they detail Apollo's impressive virtual display technology and discuss the challenges faced by Karakeep due to a trademark dispute. Finally, the episode concludes with listener questions and feedback, covering topics like weather stations, DVR solutions, browser configuration, and self-hosting LLMs, highlighting the community's ongoing interest in self-hosting solutions. This reflects the growing mainstream adoption of self-hosting technologies and the continued relevance of the community's discussions.
