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π 4,000 followers on the Fediverse! π₯³
Thank you all for being part of the Castopod community β podcasters, developers, open-source advocates, and digital sovereignty champions from around the world. π
Here's to the next 4,000! πͺ
π Thank you @les-tilleuls.coop @dunglas.dev for FrankenPHP!
Cartoon illustration of cheerful Castopod waving lovingly at confused FrankenPHP, both standing atop Docker during a colorful sunset with clouds and birds.
π Castopod v1.15 is out: giving some love to FrankenPHP on Docker!
Rebuilt the all-in-one Docker image on FrankenPHP + Caddy (replacing discontinued Nginx Unit).
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HTTP/3 support
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HTTP range requests
β οΈ Breaking changes for Docker users, see release notes:
code.castopod.org/adaures/cast...
π Installing Castopod just got ridiculously easy!
One command, five minutes, and you're podcasting.
Powered by @FrankenPHP & Caddy for automatic SSL, blazing performance, and zero configuration headaches.
blog.castopod.org/castopod-ins...
π Installing Castopod just got ridiculously easy!
One command, five minutes, and you're podcasting.
Powered by @FrankenPHP & Caddy for automatic SSL, blazing performance, and zero configuration headaches.
blog.castopod.org/castopod-ins...
Podlibre: Podcast Audio Editing for the AI Age
Podlibre's octopus
Podlibre β Dictionary Entry podΒ·liΒ·bre | /pΙd.libΚ/ | noun, masculine Etymology From Spanish/French/English "pod" (podcast) + "libre" (free/open). Blend emphasizing both podcast focus and open-source philosophy. Definition 1. Computing, Audio An open-source, cross-platform desktop application designed specifically for podcast editing, emphasizing local processing, privacy, and workflow customization through a plugin- based architecture. "I switched to Podlibre because I wanted full control over my podcast workflow without sending my audio to the cloud." 2. by extension A philosophy of podcast production centered on sovereignty, decentralization, and open standards. "The Podlibre approach means owning your entire production chainβfrom recording to RSS feed."
Key Principles - Cross-Platform (Linux, macOS, Windows) - Privacy focused - Plugin-based architecture - Open Source - Offline-capable
Tomorrow at @fosdem.org :
@benjaminbellamy.fr will launch @podlibre.org !
Podlibre: Podcast Audio Editing for the AI Age
π Track: Audio, Video & Graphics Creation
π Room: UA2.220 (Guillissen)
π
Day: Sunday Feb 1st
β° Start (UTC+1): 12:10
π fosdem.org/2026/schedul...
Castopod Open Source Podcasting for the Fediverse Amplify Our Voices: Building Digital Sovereignty on the Fediverse Come and meet us at FOSDEMβ26! Track: Social Web Room: H.2215 (Ferrer) Saturday, January 31st 12:00 - 12:30
π€ Come and meet us at @fosdem.org 2026 !
π’ Amplify Our Voices: Building Digital Sovereignty on the Fediverse
π Track: Social Web
Room: H.2215 (Ferrer)
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Saturday, January 31st
β° 12:00 - 12:30
π€© We can't wait to see you there!!!
π fosdem.org/2026/schedul...
Here's to a year of digital sovereignty, open source innovation, and independent media creation! π
Looking ahead to 2026: We're preparing exciting new features and improvements. Stay tuned for announcements!
π§πͺ We'll be at FOSDEM in Brussels β come meet the team and discuss the future of open-source podcasting.
π Social Web DevRooom
π Audio, Video & Graphics Creation DevRoom
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Thank you to every podcaster who trusts us with hosting their creation. Your confidence means everything to us.
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2025 was a milestone year for Castopod:
β¬οΈ 1,000 active podcasts hosted on our platform
β¬οΈ Over 43,000 episodes published
β¬οΈ 800+ GitHub stars
β¬οΈ 30+ language translations by 70+ volunteer translators
β¬οΈ 200+ contributors to the project
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A message to all podcasters: Keep creating in 2026! And to those considering starting a podcast: give it a try. Podcasting remains one of the last social networks not entirely controlled by a big corporation. In a world dominated by algorithms, we need diversity and authentic voices.
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2026 Β· happy new year castopod Β· open source podcasting for the fediverse
π Happy New Year 2026! π
As we enter this new year, we want to extend our warmest thanks to our community who supports and engages with Castopod. Your trust and feedback fuel our mission every day.
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The first 3 words you find in this grid will (totally scientifically) define your 2026 podcasting journey! ποΈβ¨
Drop your 3 words below! π
π Apple Podcasts now supports chaptersβincluding the Podcasting 2.0 <podcast:chapters> tag!
Chapters + transcripts = better discoverability, accessibility, and search for the entire podcast ecosystem.
Read more on the Castopod blog: blog.castopod.org/apple-podcas...
π𧩠Castopodβs official plugin repository is live!
The new plugin ecosystem for podcasting is ready: discover, install, and share plugins for the upcoming v2.
Learn more at blog.castopod.org/official-cas...
Different people have different roles: some build, some fund, some organize.
Currently listening to @werd.io's keynote at @fediforum.org π«Ά
π Castopod 1.13.5 is available.
This one smooths a couple of rough edges and tidies the engine room.
More informations here:
π¦ code.castopod.org/adaures/cast...
Someday, everyone will have their own podcast.
FOSS Podcaster's Cheat Sheet
π We published the first version of the FOSS Podcaster's Cheat Sheet.
ποΈ You'll find all the practical, useful, and essential tools to get started with podcasting!
Available now:
π castopod.org/cheatsheet π
Feel free to share your feedback and comments with us!
Running this over on #CoSocialCa on a @castopod.org install. Here's the ActivityPub account you can follow which is also a nice landing page
podcasts.cosocial.ca/@unnamedgood...
Paris Radio Show
Castopod will be at the Paris Radio Show on Tuesday, January 28, and Wednesday, January 29! ποΈ
Come visit us and let's chat about podcasting, open standards, and more!
ποΈ Free tickets are available here: www.parisradioshow.com/visiteurs/je...
We canβt wait to meet you! β¨
βCastopod, an open-source, self-hosted podcast serving platform, has published its first twelve plugins, which customise and enhance the platform.β
π The First 12 Castopod Plugins are Here! π
Weβve hit a major milestone on the road to Castopod v2!
These plugins showcase the power of our new Plugins Architecture, enabling endless customization and exciting new features.
π blog.castopod.org/castopod-fir...
Im Fediverse sind wohl
- @castopod.org (castopod.org)
- Funkwhale (www.funkwhale.audio)
die ersten Anlaufstellen.
πͺπΊ The Next Generation Internet (NGI) programme, which funded over 500 projects, including Castopod, to support free software and digital commons, is missing from Horizon Europeβs 2025 draft. This threatens Europeβs digital sovereignty and innovation.
ποΈ blog.castopod.org/the-european...
Podcasts on Castopod graph
How many podcasts on Castopod?
(from podcastindex.org database, based on the oldest episode date)
Free Software Actors 2024 Results The jury of deliberation for the Free Software Actors competition has now taken place. We regret to inform you that despite the quality of your file, your application could not be accepted for this year. However, we thank you once again for your participation and your time. Do not hesitate to submit again next year!
:-/
@alexcartaz.bsky.social Iβd go further and say the fediverse/mastodon are heavily adopted by the podcasting 2.0 crowd, and is currently a better place to chat about these topics. Including projects like @castopod.org that have wonderful activitypub integrations.
π Thank you to Interledger for trusting @castopod.org as the platform for these stories. The podcast dives deep into the journeys of creators and changemakers, showcasing how equitable financial systems can empower communities. #FutureMoney
