Best Homelab Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 60: Reviewing Your Homelab, Sick, and Sleep-Deprived 49:23

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16d ago49:23

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This week on Crowbar Kernel Panic, we’re reviewing your homelab… while sick, sleep-deprived, and running on cough drops. Bo’s been fighting off a plague for two weeks, but we didn’t want to skip an episode — so we’re keeping it chill, catching up on community comments, and checking out an absolutely insane listener-submitted homelab from Levix that…

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#105 - How do I enable vSAN ESA Global Deduplication in 9.0? 16:05

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For this episode I invited our raging reporter on scene Pete Koehler! Pete is going over all the benefits, requirements, and limitations around vSAN ESA Global Deduplication. This feature was released with 9.0.1 and is available per request as discussed in this blog post. If you want to get access make sure to sign up using the form in the blog. Ju…

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AMD + OpenAI 6GW Project Stargate Deal Analysis 13:17

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By Digital Spaceport

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Unraid 7.2 RC1 is Here! RAID-Z Expansion, New API, & More | September 2025 Digest 4:14

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By Unraid

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#104 - Exploring recent Ransomware Recovery and Data Recovery announcements with Jatin Jindal 32:36

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For episode #104 I invited Jatin Jindal to talk us through the recent Ransomware Recovery and Data Recovery announcements. Jatin discusses what the VMware Ransomware Recovery entails, what the differences are between a ransomware recovery process and a disaster recovery scenario, and he talks about various roadmap items like tag-based selection, se…

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Ibracorp Meets Spaceinvader One: The Unraid OG Crossover Interview 47:31

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The Unraid Content Creator OGs unite in a a long-overdue chat about Unraid, content creation, real-world homelab security, rack tours, future video collabs, and more. Ramy shares how a personal need led him to Unraid and Docker, why the community pulled him back to YouTube, and what’s on deck for Ibracorp. We compare media server stacks (Plex vs Je…

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Episode 59: Homelab Hardware Showdown: Rack Servers vs Workstations vs Mini Clusters 1:03:18

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Welcome back to Crowbar Kernel Panic! 🚀 In this episode, we dive into the three main “lanes” of homelab hardware and help you decide which one makes sense for your space, budget, and goals: Lane 1: Refurb Enterprise Rack — the loud, hot, datacenter monster 🏢 Lane 2: Workstation Builds — the “Goldilocks” option for power and sanity ⚖️ Lane 3: Low-Po…

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#103 - The performance impact of Memory Tiering featuring Qasim Ali and Todd Muirhead 30:55

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The last few months, I've had many discussions about Memory Tiering. When I saw a brand new performance white paper being released, I knew it was time to invite two of the authors. Qasim Ali and Todd Muirhead go over the ins and outs of Memory Tiering, they discuss the basics, but also explain in-depth what the potential performance impact is when …

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Unraid Augustish Digest: 7.2 Beta Drops, 20 Years of Unraid, Ibracorp and more! 3:51

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August and September were massive months for Unraid! We celebrated our 20th Anniversary Birthday Bash with milestone events, community content, and big product updates. Here’s what went down: 🎉 20th Anniversary Highlights Our first-ever live 20th Anniversary event A special anniversary video from Spaceinvader One (Ed) The launch of the brand-new Un…

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Unraid 7.2, API Feature Bounties, and the AI Wild West - Ed and Stefano Unleashed 1:25:25

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Ed and Stefano are back with a packed episode that covers everything from Unraid’s latest release to the unpredictable frontier of AI. Join the livestream on Youtube! The show kicks off with Unraid news: the 7.2 public beta introduces RAIDZ expansion, a fully responsive web GUI, and new file system support (ext2/3/4, NTFS, exFAT). They also spotlig…

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Will AGI be Open Source or like Open Ai's ChatGPT? 27:19

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Open Source AGI is what we want, but is it what we will get? OpenAI and Gemini cloud services would like a word with your credit card please. Will AGI be Open Source is the question and how could we get there. Digital Spacecast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLarJAzZsWRGAYn6uDW5a2xeX7aNxmSvs9 5090 32GB https://geni.us/GPU5090 🤖 Budzo the Loc…

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Episode 58: Homelab Projects That Will Boost Your IT Career 1:07:55

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In this episode of Crowbar Kernel Panic, Bo and Josh break down the Top 5 homelab projects that aren’t just fun — they actually build real skills that can help you land (and grow in) an IT or DevOps career. We cover: How networking projects like Pi-hole, Unbound, and OpenSense teach fundamentals you’ll use in every IT job. Why virtualization with P…

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#102 - Explore on Tour featuring Joe Baguley and friends! 23:14

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We just finished Explore in Las Vegas, and the various local Explore On Tour events are literally around the corner. I will most likely be in London, Frankfurt, and potentially Paris myself. It looks like Joe Baguley will also be at all of those events delivering the keynote! Why should you go? Well, listen to the episode to find out. We start out …

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Episode 57: We Let AI Join Our Podcast (Chaos Ensued) 1:33:55

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What happens when two Linux nerds invite AI as a guest on their podcast? In this episode, Bo and Josh kick things off with some Capture the Flag war stories and home lab adventures before welcoming ChatGPT onto the show for a one-of-a-kind conversation. Together, they dive into AI ethics, open-source, digital privacy, and even ask a few ridiculous …

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Unraid Turns 20 – Big Updates, Big Savings, and the Unraid 7.2 beta 5:17

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This month , we’re celebrating 20 years of Unraid OS with new features, major community events, and a limited-time sale. From the launch of Unraid 7.2.0-beta.1 to our biggest giveaway ever, there’s a lot to unpack. In this episode: – The 20th Anniversary Sale: 20% off licenses, upgrades, and all merch – How to enter the Show Us Your Server competit…

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#101 - Discussing VCF 9.0 and Private AI Foundation with NVIDIA enhancements with Frank Denneman! 54:16

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It was time to get Frank Denneman back on the show to discuss the enhancements introduced in VCF 9 and Private AI Foundation with NVIDIA. Frank goes over all new functionality and all the enhancements like Agent Builder etc. Frank also mentioned various must-attend sessions at Explore. Register now, as these will fill up fast: Chris Wolf, keynote a…

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#100 - What is the Google Cloud VMware Engine all about? Featuring Sai Gopalan and Ken Bocchino 35:53

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Episode 100, YESSSS! Finally, we managed to get there. For this episode, I invited two Google Cloud VMware Engine (GCVE) product managers to explain what GCVE is all about. We had Dr. Wade Holmes on the show, 84 episodes ago, to introduce GCVE, so it was time to re-introduce GCVE and discuss the current solution, and the benefits it brings with for…

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Episode 56: Stop Killing Games: Who Really Owns What You Buy? 1:22:52

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In this episode of Crowbar Kernel Panic, we dive headfirst into the Stop Killing Games initiative — a global pushback from gamers, preservationists, and developers against the increasing trend of publishers shutting down games, removing them from stores, or making them unplayable even after purchase. From Ubisoft delisting The Crew to the short lif…

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Unraid’s Almost 20—But First, Here's What Happened in June 4:38

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Uncast – June 2025 Digest In this month’s Uncast Digest, host Stefano recaps everything that went down in the Unraid world this June. We cover the latest stable releases—Unraid 7.1.3 and 7.1.4—featuring major improvements to networking, virtual machines, Docker, and storage. Highlights include: Why you should upgrade to 7.1.4 Fixes for Wi-Fi networ…

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Behind the Code: 20 Years of Unraid 1:25:46

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In this special episode of The Uncast Show, we go behind the scenes at Unraid as the platform approaches its 20th anniversary. Co-CEO Tiffany Jones and Director of API Platforms & Cloud Services, Eli Bosley join host Ed Rawlings for an honest and insightful conversation about how Unraid has evolved—from its humble beginnings in a garage to becoming…

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#099 - Introducing vSAN 9.0 featuring Pete Koehler! 34:58

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VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 was recently launched, and that means vSAN 9.0 is also available. There's many new features introduced in 9.0, so a perfect time to ask Pete Koehler to join the podcast once again and go over some of these key enhancements. Below you can find the links we discussed during the episode! Blog - Network Traffic Separation Bl…

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Hard Links, Router Security & the Wildest Stuff at Computex — Ed & Stefano Unleashed 1:17:11

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In this episode, Ed and Stefano explore the real-world challenges of running tech YouTube channels—from the time commitment behind content creation to upcoming innovations on their platforms. They dig into technical topics like hard links, backup strategies, and the latest Unraid updates, while also addressing broader issues such as router security…

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#098 - VMware Cloud Foundation 5.x in a single box for homelabs featuring William Lam! 32:10

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I recently came across an excellent blog by William Lam, which discussed how to set up VMware Cloud Foundation 5.x on a single box for home labs. William created a Github page that goes over the whole process, and provided all the tweaks and scripts needed to get it done. I wanted to discuss this process with William, as I believe many folks in the…

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150: The Last One 1:12:29

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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. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from an…

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Episode 150: The Last One 1:13:10

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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.By Jupiter Broadcasting

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#097 - Running AI/ML workloads on top of VMware Cloud Foundation featuring Frank Denneman 52:05

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I recently read a blog post on AI/ML performance on top of VCF, and figured it was time to invite Frank Denneman back to the podcast. During the episode we discuss VMware Private AI Foundation with NVIDIA, and Frank also mention Ollama as a great starting point. Disclaimer: The thoughts and opinions shared in this podcast are our own/guest(s), and …

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149: Notify Thyself 1:06:27

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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 . Sponsored By: Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for servers and storage. Maximize your hardware with unmatched flexibility. Tailscale: …

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Episode 149: Notify Thyself 1:14:22

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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.By Jupiter Broadcasting

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#096 - Crosspost of WSHTF episode featuring me, Duncan Epping! 52:07

6M ago52:07

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I recently recorded a podcast episode with Johan and Jeffrey for their podcast, When Shit Hits The Fan. It was a fantastic conversation, which I wanted to share with all of you. As such I asked Johan if I could crosspost it. Make sure to subscribe to the WSHTF podcast channel (Apple, Spotify) , as it has some fantastic stories from various fantasti…

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Home Lab Wins, Vendor Lock-In Fails, and Tales from Japan 1:36:49

6M ago1:36:49

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In this May edition of Ed & Stefano Unleashed, join us for a jam-packed discussion covering everything from Unraid 7.1's biggest new features to the frustrations of vendor lock-in in the NAS world, and much, much more: Ed returns from Japan with tech stories, cultural insights, and a few surprises—including a deep dive into Japan’s electronics scen…

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148: Homelab Disaster Prep 1:02:16

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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. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 3 u…

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Episode 148: Homelab Disaster Prep 1:01:44

6M ago1:01:44

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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.By Jupiter Broadcasting

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Episode 55: We Didn't See This Coming: Oblivion Remaster Drops + AI Life Hacks 50:17

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In this episode of CKP, our plans got absolutely wrecked — but in the best way possible! We dive headfirst into the surprise announcement and release of Oblivion Remastered. From our nostalgic memories of the original release to first impressions of the remaster’s visuals, performance, and subtle changes, we cover it all. Plus, we go off the rails …

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#095 - Event Season Kickoff: NVIDIA GTC, KubeCon, and Dutch VMUG with Johan van Amersfoort 37:22

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⁠For this episode I decided to invite Johan van Amersfoort to discuss with us his experiences at NVIDIA GTC, Kubecon London, and of course the Dutch VMUG. Or should we say, the start of event season? Johan shared countless of updates and videos on LinkedIn, make sure to check those out while you are at it! Disclaimer: The thoughts and opinions shar…

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147: The Problem with Game Streaming 47:38

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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. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any device in minutes, manages firewall rules for you, and works from anywhere. Get 3 users and 100 devices for free. Unraid:…

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Episode 147: The Problem with Game Streaming 48:39

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Alex finally cracks a years-old mystery, Chris reveals his latest experiments, and we share updates on our freshest gear.By Jupiter Broadcasting

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Ed and Stefano Unleashed LIVE 1:00:15

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In this LIVE episode, Ed and Stefano take a deep dive into the Unraid 7.10 Beta, unpacking exciting new features like built-in Wi-Fi support, ZFS pools, improved GPU management, and advanced dashboard customization. They discuss the importance of responsive web design for mobile access and how to manage multiple Unraid servers with custom tabs. The…

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#094 - Discussing SAP HANA support for vSAN ESA 8.x with Erik Rieger! 45:46

7M ago45:46

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Recently Broadcom announced that vSAN ESA support for SAP HANA was introduced. Erik Rieger is Broadcom's Principal SAP Global Technical Alliance Manager and Architect, and as such I invited him on the show to go over what this actually means, and why this is important for customers! For more details make sure to check: SAP note 3406060 – SAP HANA o…