All Jupiter Broadcasting Shows
Every potential audio release of a Jupiter Broadcasting production is published here. Each show also has its own feed. This feed aggregates all shows from the network.
Episodes
8 Hidden Steam Machine Details | LINUX Unplugged 673
Eight details most people missed hint at the bigger Linux play behind Valve’s new Steam Machine.
Open Scare | The Launch 🚀 72
Free and open AI models get cast as the villain, Valve’s Steam Machine gets mugged by RAM prices, and we check who’s selling the panic popcorn.
The Kernel Is Not a Museum | LINUX Unplugged 672
Your favorite open source projects have been busy. We round up the new releases worth knowing about, plus the big kernel changes headed your way soon.
Out of Stock | The Launch 🚀 71
SpaceX went public, raised more money than any IPO in history, and then traded like there were barely any shares to buy. Today we sort out the hype, the float, the Cursor deal, and what this actually says about the future of space and AI.
Windows Without Windows | LINUX Unplugged 671
We found the best way for a Linux user to manage Windows: keep it remote, keep it contained, and touch the desktop as little as possible.
The Things Tim Didn't Tell Us | The Launch 🚀 70
Angela and Chris catch up on the hobbies that survive real life, then sweep up the WWDC 2026 details that slipped under the AI hype.
There's Chickens in that Nebula | LINUX Unplugged 670
Leave the farm without killing the chickens, or losing remote access? We dig into how we pulled it off: Frigate, local automation, sun-tracking coop doors, and a network that shrugged off an ISP outage.
Remember the Friday Stream | The Launch 🚀 69
Angela shares her latest household gadget rabbit hole, Chris reveals a few secret plans, and we say goodbye to binge watching as the shared TV obsession fades into the algorithmic void.
Harshing rsync's Vibe | LINUX Unplugged 669
rsync's founder came back, patched real security bugs with AI help, and triggered an open source meltdown. Plus, two more projects reject AI-generated code as the community's newest fault line cracks wide open.
Holy IPO | The Launch 🚀 68
Anthropic went to the Vatican to tell the Pope their AI is experiencing "fear and grief."A genuine moral warning, or the most brilliant pre-IPO marketing stunt in tech history?
--yolo | LINUX Unplugged 668
Brent's been hacking smart speakers, Wes has a surprise, and Chris gives up on OpenClaw.
Birds of Law | The Launch 🚀 67
How the accidental chicken farmer pulled it together and built the ultimate chicken fort. Plus, the conclusion to the AI trial of the year.
The Enterprise Endgame | LINUX Unplugged 667
Fedora Hummingbird, RHEL Forever, and Red Hat's AI play: three big Summit takeaways, and why they matter far beyond Red Hat.
Bid Rejected | The Launch 🚀 66
eBay dodged a bullet this week, and we dig into the wild story of GameStop’s attempted hostile takeover. Plus, we start plotting summer plans and do a quick check-in on the Musk v. Altman trial. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However you Want!Becom
Berkeley Suffering Distribution | LINUX Unplugged 666
Who survived the install, who made it to the desktop, and who learned the hard way that one little mistake will blow up the entire BSD box.
Safety for You, Features for Me | The Launch 🚀 65
The Musk v. Altman trial is getting messy fast — and nobody’s walking away clean. Musk wants the story to be a stolen mission. OpenAI wants it framed as a sore-loser lawsuit from a rival.
Patch Me If You Can | LINUX Unplugged 665
We dig into the Copy Fail vulnerability and test a proof-of-concept against our own box. Plus, Jon Seager, VP of Engineering at Canonical joins us, and we kick off the BSD Challenge!
Big Tech Receipts | The Launch 🚀 64
With a full LinuxFest Northwest crew is still in the mix, we dig into our favorite kind of drama, big tech email leaks. Then, Chris explains why he’s skipping conference talks this year. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with Fountain1988 - Olive Garden Commercial - YouTubeToo many breadsticks at Olive Garde
Back to Root | LINUX Unplugged 664
After 26 years, we return to our roots and reflect on why LinuxFest Northwest is still a special event.
High Availability Hens | The Launch 🚀 63
Chris is one month into chicken dad life, almost nothing has gone as planned, and we react to Tim Cook stepping down. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However you Want!Become a Member:Monthly Jupiter.Party Discount - Only for The Launch!Annual Jupiter
The 99.8% Rescue | LINUX Unplugged 663
We all have data to rescue, you just don't realize it yet. This week we build our own custom live rescue distros, recover real data, and show you how to make your own.
Fake News is Good News | The Launch 🚀 62
Some of our favorite parody news from around the web, plus a stinky chicken update, and a nostalgic lookback at GPS navigation tech for our cars. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However you Want!Become a Member:Monthly Jupiter.Party Discount - Only f
The GitHub Diet | LINUX Unplugged 662
Is it time to replace GitHub in our workflow? We git into it. Plus, our favorite features in the new Linux 7.0 release.
History Made | The Launch 🚀 61
The Artemis II crew is headed back to Earth, and they've already made history. We'll look at the highlights, tech issues, and how that ride around the dark side went. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However you Want!Become a Member:Monthly Jupi
Sink Your Claws In | LINUX Unplugged 661
The expensive, challenging, and humbling journey with open source agents.
Accidental Chicken Farmer | The Launch 🚀 60
Chris' farm has new management, and they are extremely small. Six baby chicks, instant family buy-in, and the start of a whole new adventure. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However you Want!Become a Member:Monthly Jupiter.Party Discount - Only for
Boots and Breakups | LINUX Unplugged 660
Ubuntu wants a leaner, stricter GRUB, and your favorite setup may not survive the cut. We break down what’s really changing, and the practical ways to adapt. Plus, Chris moves on from one of his favorite open source apps.
Empty Nests and Pleasure Chests | The Launch 🚀 59
Chris and Ang imagine the next chapter after the kids leave home, Brent survives a packed week, and we dig into a fantastic batch of calls. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However you Want!Become a Member:Monthly Jupiter.Party Discount - Only for Th
Truth Trapper Keepers | LINUX Unplugged 659
The self-hosted app that turned Chris into a family Time Lord, then we iterate on a long-desired hardware hack.
Full Self Drying | The Launch 🚀 58
Self-driving cars are closer than most people realize, and they’re already out on the road with you. We dig into the latest robotaxi hype, the skepticism, and the road trip that changed our minds. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However you Want!Beco
Automated Love Crunch | LINUX Unplugged 658
We each spent the week on our own projects, breaking then fixing things. Now we're back to compare progress, and a few lessons learned.
Green Beer, Gone Marriage | The Launch 🚀 57
Green beer and ancient legends are the easy part. It’s the memories attached to the day that make it unforgettable. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However you Want!Become a Member:Monthly Jupiter.Party Discount - Only for The Launch!Annual Jupiter.
Slop to Slap | LINUX Unplugged 657
After experiencing Planet Nix and SCaLE, we come back convinced that the next phase of Linux is already taking shape.
Panic from the Past | The Launch 🚀 56
In 1896, critics claimed the bicycle was "the devil’s advance agent." In 1860, doctors swore trains traveling over 30 mph caused "instant insanity." Today, the panic has a new face and a $20 million price tag. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However
Speeding Up Mistakes | LINUX Unplugged 655
Planet Nix and SCaLE are just days away, and we're getting a head start with two guests, the tech, and the trends shaping open source. Our trip starts here!
Apple Killed the YouTube Star | The Launch 🚀 55
Apple is bringing video to Apple Podcasts, promising seamless switching between watching and listening. Why Chris isn’t convinced the bigger picture will play out the way Apple hopes. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However you Want!Become a Member:
Creating Discord in the Matrix | LINUX Unplugged 654
We were minutes away from shutting down our Matrix server when the Discord news hit. Now we're not just keeping it, we're doubling down. Can open source seize this moment?
Discord's Discord | The Launch 🚀 54
Discord is rolling out mandatory face scans, and the internet is furious. The debate is loud about privacy, safety, and backlash. But a quieter incentive is driving this move, and almost no one is talking about it yet. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Sho
The Kernel Always Wins | LINUX Unplugged 653
The news this week highlights shifts in Linux from multiple angles. What's evolving, why it matters, and that moment where the future actually works.
Move Fast, Leak Things | The Launch 🚀 53
All the bot hype has resulted in some hilariously bad security vulnerabilities. Who could have seen that coming? We'll cover some of the worst. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However you Want!Become a Member:Monthly Jupiter.Party Discount - Only fo
Have Your Bot Call My Bot | LINUX Unplugged 652
We stress tested open source AI agents this week. What actually held up, and where it falls apart. Plus Brent's $20 Wi-Fi upgrade.
The Moltbot Moment | The Launch 🚀 52
People are buying Mac minis to run a bot. Seriously. We explain the ClawdBot (now Moltbot) frenzy, what it does, and why some folks are convinced this definitely requires a $700 Mac. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainShow Notes:Subaru Aftermarket, Performance & Replacement Parts | Subimods
Uptime Funk | LINUX Unplugged 651
When your self-hosted services become infrastructure, breakage matters. We tackle monitoring that actually helps, alerts you won't ignore, and DNS for local, and multi-mesh network setups.
Syncing Like It’s 1999 | The Launch 🚀 52
We discuss why the ultimate power move for your digital sovereignty is a $10 USB port. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However you Want!Become a Member:Monthly Jupiter.Party Discount - Only for The Launch!Annual Jupiter.Party Discount - Launch Exclus
This Old Network | LINUX Unplugged 650
We rebuild a small office network around Linux, with an Unplugged twist and real-world constraints. Things don't go quite as expected...
Road Wisdom | The Launch 🚀 50
Chris and Angela know their own hobbies cold—but how well do they know each other’s? Plus, Chris drops his best road-trip apps, services, and money-saving tips. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainVideo Version: Road Wisdom | The Launch! 50 - YouTubeShow Notes:Highway RadarReal-time hazard,
Burned by AI | LINUX Unplugged 649
The storage apocalypse has arrived. An old friend drops by to talk survival strategies as prices explode, and we pitch our own unapologetically 90s approach to stretching storage.
Domicile Debates | The Launch 🚀 49
Ang’s setting goals. Chris is setting themes. Same year, very different strategies, and a few personal bangers for the year ahead. Let the planning begin. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However you Want!Become a Member:Monthly Jupiter.Party Discoun
I See Live People | LINUX Unplugged 648
We unleash a networking monitoring tool to spot new devices, track changes in real time, and fire alerts straight into Home Assistant, MQTT, and your phone.
Influencer on Demand | The Launch 🚀 48
Powerful AI tools are setting the stage for brand-owned influencers. A perfect corporate mouthpiece, and a looming economic threat to human creators. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However you Want!Become a Member:Monthly Jupiter.Party Discount - On
Plausibly Postulated Prophecies | LINUX Unplugged 647
We make our big Linux predictions for 2026, but first, we score how we did for 2025.
The Few Times We Sounded Smart | The Launch 🚀 47
For the holidays, we’re cracking open the vault with never-before-heard clips and a special twist, and even a few rare moments we actually sounded smart. Festive, surprising, and just self-aware enough. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainMusic:My Man Hates Christmas By: M & The 501s
The Great Holiday Homelab Special 🎄 | LINUX Unplugged 646
The Great Holiday Homelab Special! Where our community brought their absolute best, from budget busters to beautiful disasters. Plus, a boosties celebration! Grab an eggnog and join us as we attempt to choose this year's winners.
Nature Chose Violence | The Launch 🚀 46
An atmospheric river hits the Pacific Northwest, stranding Chris on an island. As floodwaters rise fast, he shares what it’s like when your only road out disappears. Plus, a van update with Brent. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainShow Notes:Third day of atmospheric river ahead for Wednesday
COSMIC Christmas | LINUX Unplugged 645
We cut the streaming cord the Linux way with free, legal internet TV you can curate, DVR, and self-host via Jellyfin or Plex. Then, we talk COSMIC stable with System76's CEO.
Apple is Cooked | The Launch 🚀 45
A mass executive exit is tearing through Apple’s leadership ranks. The biggest shake-up since Steve Jobs is unfolding in real time, and we think we know why now. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainShow Notes: Apple's executive shake-up continues. - YouTubeThe Apple Executive Exodus Visual
The People's Filesystem | LINUX Unplugged 644
Kent Overstreet joins us for a full update on bcachefs. What's new, what's next, and the surprising upside of getting kicked out of the kernel.
Don't Ignore Nora | The Launch 🚀 44
Chris is suiting up for the biggest fight of the winter, and what he’s up against might surprise you. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However you Want!Become a Member:Monthly Jupiter.Party Discount - Only for The Launch!Annual Jupiter.Party Di
The Sunday Soapbox | LINUX Unplugged 643
We pull on a few loose threads from recent episodes, and some of them unravel into way more than we expected.
Rooted and Widespread | The Launch 🚀 43
Yet more Flock camera drama from one secret button trick. Meanwhile, Flock clones are spilling into bathrooms, RF trackers, and every “smart safety” gadget in sight. It’s getting bigger, not smarter. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However you Want!B
Tunneling Home for the Holidays | LINUX Unplugged 642
Chris cooked up a wild remote-access trick for Jellyfin that skips VPNs entirely. One tiny toggle spins up a secure tunnel on demand. Simple, absurd, and shockingly effective.
The Scam Behind AI | The Launch 🚀 42
AI panic, hype, and confusion don’t just sprout out of the ground. We break down the four-part method behind the narrative keeping everyone spun up. After this, you’ll never hear an AI headline the same way again. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show Howe
Something New, Something Old | LINUX Unplugged 641
We dig into the biggest Linux hardware news of the year, then fire up our new-to-us 1L PC server.
Turn the Flock Off | The Launch 🚀 41
Flock cameras are back in the headlines, and not in a good way. We called it, and now the stories are flying in. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However you Want!Become a Member:Monthly Jupiter.Party Discount - Only for The Launch!Annual Jupiter.Part
Duece Configalo: Desktop Gigolo | LINUX Unplugged 640
We dive into your configs, the genius moves, the glorious blunders, and everything in between.
Warm and Brown for the Holidays | The Launch 🚀 40
Traditions, a touch of chaos, and plenty of pie. We talk about our favorite holiday, what makes it special, and what you might want to steal for your own celebration. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However you Want!Become a Member:Monthly Jupiter.Pa
The Mess Machine | LINUX Unplugged 639
After all the AI hype is over, one change for Linux will be sticking around; we put it to the test.
Shirtless in Seattle | The Launch 🚀 39
Chris puts his insomnia to the test. With data, tracking, and an AI-powered plan to finally sleep better. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Support the Show from the Web however you want!Become a Member:Monthly Jupiter.Party Discount - Only for The Launch!Annual Jupite
The Distro Everyone Should Copy | LINUX Unplugged 638
Fedora 43 arrives with polish, new spins, and a smarter installer; and one decision the rest of the Linux world should pay attention to.
The Day AWS Stood Still | The Launch 🚀 38
AWS went down, chaos followed. We’ve got the stories, the scars, and the takeaway. CALL 1-774-462-5667 BOOST Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with Fountain
Chris' Smart Home Disaster | LINUX Unplugged 637
The biggest failure in seven years, right before a trip. What broke, how Chris pulled it back together, and how Wes would fix it right.
Bubbles per Second | The Launch 🚀 37
OpenAI just signed a deal so massive they measure it in power plants, not price tags. We break down the trillion-dollar logic powering the AI gold rush. CALL 1-774-462-5667 BOOST Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainShow NotesNEW: Amazon to pay massive price for ‘deceptive’ Prime program - YouTubeLawsuit accuses Amazon of 'fake' Prime
Engineering the Future | LINUX Unplugged 636
We're back from Texas just in time to chat with Jon Seager, Canonical's VP of Engineering, and their new era with Ubuntu 25.10. On the way, we visit System76 in Denver where the COSMIC team has surprises waiting for us.
The Texas Linux Fest Special | LINUX Unplugged 635
Our cross-continent race to Texas Linux Fest culminates into fantastic meat, meetups, and more.
Config Confessions | LINUX Unplugged 634
From finely tuned to total config carnage. We review listener homelabs to share what works, and what really doesn't.
Chris Hunts for Bigfoot | The Launch 🚀 36
A bizarre forest encounter sends Chris spiraling into a new obsession, while Angela cuts to the chase: what’s your theme?📞 CALL 1-774-462-5667 📩 BOOST🌊 Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries💬 Boost with FountainShow NotesWhere To Look For Bigfoot In Washington StatePNW Bigfoot Search - HomePNW Bigfoot Search - Meet the TeamThis group was looking for Bigfoot
A Kernel in Every Core | LINUX Unplugged 633
Can't get enough Linux? How about multiple kernels running simultaneously, side by side, not in a VM, all on the same hardware; this week it's finally looking real.
The Nightly Wobble | LINUX Unplugged 632
Our first look at KDE Linux, then Chris shares the latest on Hyprvibe, while Wes braves his first install.
iPhone Vape | The Launch 🚀 35
We react to the Apple 17 having a built-in vape, and find out what hardware Ang might be upgrading. Plus, debate the perfect mouse, and bite into punchy peaches.📞 CALL 1-774-462-5667 📩 BOOST🌊 Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries💬 Boost with FountainLINKS:Logitech MX Vertical Ergonomic Wireless MouseApple Event — September 9 - YouTubeApple announces iPhone
Offline By Default | LINUX Unplugged 631
Chris managed to turn low bandwidth into a lifestyle, and curated a batch of self-hosted apps that make near-offline living possible.
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