Office Hours 2.0
Chris Fisher
A podcast for the community of Jupiter Broadcasting, the Open Source media powerhouse of the Internet. Get the inside scope on our projects, the future of independent media, and decentralized community.
36: Alby's Home for the Holidays
A special edition of Office Hours gets into the wild future of Podcasting, and Moritz from Alby joins us. Music by: The Top Hats Orchestra - Boost them in the show.
Dec 13, 2023 • 1:09:20
35: No Payne No Gain
Wes visits the office to chat about some new Podcasting tech inbound, Google killing their Podcast app, and Chris' story from his morning with Podfans.
Oct 3, 2023 • 1:06:25
Pocket Office 3: We'll do it LIVE!
We're testing a new Podcasting 2.0 feature and need your ears!
Sep 13, 2023 • 8:17
34: Podcast Bounty Hunters
Behind-the-scenes details of a new show in the works, our thoughts on a new genre of Podcasts bursting onto the scene, and we make JB history live on the show.
Aug 26, 2023 • 1:05:43
Pocket Office 2: We Broke Things Again
Chris and Brent are running with scissors and breaking things again. From the website to YouTube, how we broke just about everything this week.
Aug 17, 2023 • 15:39
Pocket Office 1: Bounty Reached
A quick Pocket Office from "the field" on the new tech inbound to Office Hours and a big update on our bounty for episode 34!Sponsored By:Send us a Boost w/a new Podcast App: Send a boost into the show, try out a new app, and help keep podcasting independent. Links:Sovereign FeedsIPFS PodcastingIPFS Podcasting | Umbrel App Store — Turn your Umbrel into an IPFS node for self-hosting, crowd-hosting, and archiving of your favorite podcasts to the IPFS network.IPFS Podcast Prefix | I
Aug 4, 2023 • 13:00
33: Just Burn it all Down
Why independent media is getting just as bad as mainstream media, and Brent's escape from a wildfire. Plus, an update on our new bounty release format!Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Join the Party! The Jupiter Membership Party: Join the party and get exclusive content. Send us a Boost w/a new Podcast App: Send a boost into the show, try out a new app, and help keep podcasting independent. Links:🎉 Alby: Your Boost companion for the w
Jul 21, 2023 • 1:03:59
32: Things are Changing
We've got a radically new format idea for Office Hours and want to tell you all about it.Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Send us a Boost w/a new Podcast App: Send a boost into the show, try out a new app, and help keep podcasting independent. Links:Alby: Your Boost companion for the web — Create an Alby Account to get a lightning wallet for payments wherever you go. Office Hours on the Podcastindex.org — Boost from the Podc
Jul 7, 2023 • 50:27
31: Pod Flopping
We share some recent adventures, and the tale of how water got dumped into Chris' new home server. Note: this episode was recorded on the 15th of June.Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Send us a Boost w/a new Podcast App: Send a boost into the show, try out a new app, and help keep podcasting independent. Links:Alby: Your Boost companion for the web — Get Alby, top it off, and then head over to the Podcast Index to send a Boost.Of
Jun 24, 2023 • 26:42
30: Zuck Dub Time Machine
We travel 10 years into the future and report back on how podcasts and Jupiter Broadcasting are doing after all those years.Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Links:Spotify Developing AI Ads Using Podcast Hosts' Voices — He said that the streaming service is working on technology for AI-generated ads.Dave Jones Taking Count! — I’m really thinking it’s time to stop ingesting Anchor feeds automatically and only accept them into the
May 26, 2023 • 1:02:19
29: Let's Play Doctor
We look back at some classic JB shows and chat about why they ended.Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Send us a Boost w/a new Podcast App: Send a boost into the show, try out a new app, and help keep podcasting independent. Join the Party! The Jupiter Membership Party: Join the party and get exclusive content. Links:Beer is Tasty: Costco's German Lager - YouTube — Bryan and Chris try the new Kirkland Signature German Lager found in the
May 12, 2023 • 1:08:40
28: Everyone Had a Podcast
Have you noticed there is a podcast for everything? That's all about to change. Our thoughts on why the podcast market is going bust this year.Special Guest: Michael Tunnell.Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Join the Party! The Jupiter Membership Party: Join the party and get exclusive content. Send us a Boost w/a new Podcast App: Send a boost into the show, try out a new app, and help keep podcasting independent. Links:Military Fighter
Apr 28, 2023 • 37:51
27: It's About to Get Real
A change is in the air.Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Send us a Boost w/a new Podcast App: Send a boost into the show, try out a new app, and help keep podcasting independent. Links:BONUS EPISODE - AI Review: Rear Window with Robob - Mission 250 Filmcast — This week, we introduce Robob (Pronounced row-bob. You know, like robot Bob). Hacker News Recap AI Pod — This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on April 9th, 202
Apr 14, 2023 • 46:25
26: Berlin Hangover
Brent shares some rip-roaring tales from Berlin, and we introduce the new contributor who can publish to production.Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Send us a Boost w/a new Podcast App: Send a boost into the show, try out a new app, and help keep podcasting independent. Join the Party! The Jupiter Membership Party: Join the party and get exclusive content. Links:Berlin Meet Up #2 - Nextcloud Hackfest & Dev Community Introduction, Fri, Mar 3
Mar 31, 2023 • 59:06
25: Dipstick Consoeur
Disaster strikes the studio, and Chris jumps into action while Brent battles the packet wars of 1996.Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Send us a Boost w/a new Podcast App: Send a boost into the show, try out a new app, and help keep podcasting independent. Links:LinuxFest Northwest 2023 — October 20-22, 2023 Bellingham Technical CollegeDipstick Check Pic — Gotta check that stick.Can overfilling oil cause a misfire? — If the
Mar 17, 2023 • 1:02:46
24: 🦒
The crew takes on a new challenge this week. How hard could it be? Very. Plus, the major open source issue we've zeroed in on.Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Links:LUP 500 Micro Brewery Meetup, Sat, Mar 4, 2023, 4:00 PM — Come celebrate episode 500 with some brews the night before! This venue has great beer and food, indoor and outdoor seating.Mount Vernon Taproom - 192 Brewing CompanyReplace space with - in tags url by Balastro
Mar 3, 2023 • 1:00:05
23: Bleeding the Feed
We throw Office Hours into the middle of our biggest beta test yet!Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Links:Mount Vernon Taproom - 192 Brewing CompanyCleaning, commuting and cooking: when do Americans listen to podcasts?USB C Charger, GaN 65W 4-Port Desktop USB Charging StationAnker 8-in-1 555 USB-C HubPINEBOOK Pro USB-C Docking Deck - PINE STOREThunderbolt 4 USB-C Hub Technical Review - MattGranger/YouTubeInsignia 112W 3-Port USB-C/USB-A Wal
Feb 17, 2023 • 59:03
22: Running with Flaming Chainsaws
We blow the lid off a secret project and get LIT.Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Join the Party! The Jupiter Membership Party: Join the party and get exclusive content. Links:The Story of Upgrading our OBS Rig on LUP — Today we are finally taking on a project months in the making, and we're switching to an entirely new generation of Linux tech in the process. Sovereign Feeds — A tool to create your own Podcasting 2.0 feed!Jupit
Feb 3, 2023 • 1:09:28
21: Boiling the Frog
If you've noticed something a little off about your favorite podcasts, we might know why. Plus some big Podcasting 2.0 endorsements and adoption.Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Join the Party! The Jupiter Membership Party: Join the party and get exclusive content. Links:2022: The Year That Podcasting Died — Firstly, I am no longer having any conversations with clients that do not involve video in the discussion.The Great Podcast
Jan 20, 2023 • 1:03:05
20: Breaking Brent
We're kicking off some new projects, catching up with old friends, and react to a new podcast app that automatically skips ads.Special Guests: Alex Rodriguez and Stefan Schulte-Ortbeck.Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Join the Party! The Jupiter Membership Party: Join the party and get exclusive content. Links:GitHub - jupiterbroadcasting.com — Hugo-based and community-driven!Add Mobile Support for Live Status Indicator by ChanceM
Jan 6, 2023 • 1:00:53
19: What We're Building Next
We have some big plans for 2023, and we share the next steps to fully host our podcast infrastructure.Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Join the Party! The Jupiter Membership Party: Join the party and get exclusive content. Links:Join the Tuxies Board on Matrix — We're always looking to make the Tuxies better. Join our Matrix chat and share your feedback if you can.My ADHD founder toolbox | Hacker NewsThis is how you treat ADHD based o
Dec 23, 2022 • 1:01:36
18: AI Action Show
We challenged ChatGPT to create a Linux news podcast outline and then put it to the test. Plus, a live Ask us Anything and we answer some tough questions.Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Join the Party! The Jupiter Membership Party: Join the party and get exclusive content. Links:AI Stump Speech — Fellow citizens, I stand before you today as the first-ever AI presidential candidate. I know some of you may be skeptical about my abilit
Dec 9, 2022 • 1:07:19
17: And What Do You Do?
The worst part about being a Podcaster; our pitch to eliminate nearly all holidays and some hard questions.Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Join the Party! The Jupiter Membership Party: Join the party and get exclusive content. Links:Podcasting listening up in the US — Podcasting’s daily reach continues to rise: Edison Research posts a 20% y-on-y increaseWeekly Insights 11.10.22 The Steady Climb of Podcasting's Reach in the U.S. - Edi
Nov 25, 2022 • 1:16:33
16: Sats Over Snake Oil
Why LBRY was never going to win, and how they have just screwed all crypto. And a new feature in the works for our listeners by our listeners.Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Join the Party! The Jupiter Membership Party: Join the party and get exclusive content. Links:Podverse on Twitter — Podverse v4.6.12 Beta is ready for testing! #FOSS #OpenSourceFountain on Twitter — Fountain 0.5.5 is now available on iOS and Android. The up
Nov 11, 2022 • 1:14:59
15: One PR At a Time
We recap a busy night after a studio power outage, then dig into what makes an open-source project worth contributing to. Why do some fail while others grow and prosper? Plus, our thoughts on Pocket Casts going open source and the media winter we're preparing for.Special Guest: Alex Rodriguez.Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Links:Brutal winter coming for U.S. media with layoffs and cost cuts — So far, nearly 3,000 media jobs ha
Oct 28, 2022 • 1:19:08
14: Debian Downer
It was one technical disaster after another, we recap the series of technical challenges that killed all future shows from the road.Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Send us a Boost w/a new Podcast App: Send a boost into the show, try out a new app, and help keep podcasting independent. Join the Party! The Jupiter Membership Party: Join the party and get exclusive content. Links:podcast.ai — Joe Rogan interviews Steve JobsRustDesk &mda
Oct 14, 2022 • 1:03:23
13: One Long Monday
We get you caught up on one heck of a trip.Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Links:Weekend Beer CompanyUrban Roots Brewery/Smokehouse42°56'37.9"N 123°17'42.9"W38°40'50.7"N 121°10'36.1"WBitrefillAdd 404 page by CGBassPlayer - Pull Request #427 404 Page not found 🦄🦄Testing develop branch workflow #432Gitflow WorkflowUser ErrorFountain 0.4.8 - Referrals, Search Editorial and …
Sep 30, 2022 • 59:57
12: Don't Clip and Drive
Brent recounts a harrowing near miss on his road trip to the studio, and a surprise outage leaves Chris scrambling after launching the website.Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Send us a Boost w/a new Podcast App: Send a boost into the show, try out a new app, and help keep podcasting independent. Join the Party! The Jupiter Membership Party: Join the party and get exclusive content. Links:Introducing SATurn: Value for Value podcast analytic
Sep 16, 2022 • 1:05:28
11: Flipping The Switch
We're pushing our new website to production live on the show today. We have no idea how things will turn out - but we're taking you along for the ride either way!Special Guest: Alex Kretzschmar.Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Join the Party! The Jupiter Membership Party: Join the party and get exclusive content. Links:Twitter is becoming a podcast app — Twitter is officially getting into podcasts. The app will launch a test v
Aug 31, 2022 • 47:42
10: Coming in Hot with the Code!
We've built up some incredible backend infrastructure for our new website. We run through the big improvements, and where we still need some help.Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Join the Party! The Jupiter Membership Party: Join the party and get exclusive content. Links:Our new site: Jupiter Broadcasting — Check it out and give us your feedback.GitHug Pulse for our new siteColumbus Club Matrix Chat — Organize for Ohio Linu
Aug 19, 2022 • 1:00:02
9: We Hate Crypto Too
Why we hate crypto more than you, plus a frank conversation about boosts in our shows, some big lessons learned from our new website project, and the things we'd never do again.Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Send us a Boost w/a new Podcast App: Send a boost into the show, try out a new app, and help keep podcasting independent. Links:All fireside sites are down for all our podcasts · Issue #157The disproportionate influence of early t
Aug 5, 2022 • 1:21:55
8: A Good Problem to Have
We're learning on the job this week as the deadline for our new website is just around the corner. Plus, a dirty little secret that explains why most tech press coverage sucks.Special Guest: Stefan Schulte-Ortbeck.Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Join the Party! The Jupiter Membership Party: Join the party and get exclusive content. Links:Office Hours 8 Live on JupiterTube — The behind the scenes video stream of this episode.Micro
Jul 22, 2022 • 1:06:10
7: Podcasting is Back
The community is quick at work; we share major updates on our new website project, and chat with the "Official" Podcasting 2.0 consultant to find out what he's developing next for podcast listeners.Special Guest: Alecks Gates.Sponsored By:Linode: Get $100 to check out a rocking Linode system, and support the show!Send us a Boost w/a new Podcast App: Send a boost into the show, try out a new app, and help keep podcasting independent. Links:Office Hours 7 Live Video - JupiterTube &md
Jul 8, 2022 • 1:02:14
6: Peer to Peer Future
Outdoor networking adventures, new decentralized tools we're building, and a great chat with one of the co-founders of Podverse - an impressive open-source Podcasting 2.0 app. Plus, a surprise live unboxing of HP's Dev One Linux laptop.Sponsored By:Join the Party! The Jupiter Membership Party: Join the party and get exclusive content. Send us a Boost w/a new Podcast App: Send a boost into the show, try out a new app, and help keep podcasting independent. Links:JupiterTube — Live
Jun 10, 2022 • 1:15:05
5: The Real MVP
We have a laugh at Spotify, then check out a minimum viable project for the new Jupiter Broadcasting website.Special Guest: Stefan Schulte-Ortbeck.Sponsored By:Send us a Boost w/a new Podcast App: Send a boost into the show, try out a new app, and help keep podcasting independent. Join the Party! The Jupiter Membership Party: Join the party and get exclusive content. Links:London Meetup *PROVISIONAL*, Sat, Aug 6, 2022 — No venue confirmed atm, this event is currently 100% provisional. Loca
May 27, 2022 • 45:08
4: Finding Our Squeaky Wheels
We've made some essential decisions for our big projects, what really has us excited about Podcasting 2.0, and the real problem with Boosts. Plus Chris figured out one of Brent's secret flaws! Open a channel to our node: 037d284d2d7e6cec7623 Sponsored By:Send us a Boost w/a new Podcast App: Send a boost into the show, try out a new app, and help keep podcasting independent. Join the Party! The Jupiter Membership Party: Join the party and get exclusive content. Links:Fountain 0.3.16
May 13, 2022 • 1:07:39
3: New Website Energy
It's a summer of projects, we get into our plans to totally rebuild our website, some new Podcasting 2.0 features and, Brent takes his first bite of the Raspberry Pi. Open a channel to our node: 037d284d2d7e6cec7623 Sponsored By:Send us a Boost w/a new Podcast App: Send a boost into the show, try out a new app, and help keep podcasting independent. Join the Party! The Jupiter Membership Party: Join the party and get exclusive content. Links:Podcastindex.org on Twitter — Using the t
Apr 28, 2022 • 48:47
2: Podcasting Perils
We kick off a new show and chat about the rapid centralization facing the podcast industry. Then we share some secret future Jupiter Broadcasting plans, answer your questions, and more. It's Office Hours with Chris! Join us for a beta run of a new series officially kicking off next Tuesday.Sponsored By:Send us a Boost w/a new Podcast App: Send a boost into the show, try out a new app, and help keep podcasting independent. Join the Party! The Jupiter Membership Party: Join the party and get
Apr 21, 2022 • 36:39