Discover how to manage your audiobooks and podcasts with one application, host a personal audiobook library with tools like audiobookshelf and libation, reflect on the success of Ingenuity on Mars, explore restaurants and venues near the convention center, discuss the fascination with building a robot going to Europa, express gratitude to JPL team and promote a membership program, and delve into the issue of over customization in Linux.
Audiobook Shelf is a comprehensive app for managing and playing audiobooks and podcasts with features like organization, metadata, and multi-user support.
Hosting personal audiobook libraries provides permanent access to desired titles and preserves controversial or hard-to-find audiobooks.
There are various sources for audiobooks, including subscription-based services like Audible and alternatives like value-for-value audiobooks and DRM-free libraries.
Deep dives
Podcast Overview
This episode of the podcast discusses various topics, including audiobook listening habits, hosting audiobook libraries, and the challenges of managing digital libraries. The hosts also share their experiences with audiobooks and provide recommendations for audiobook management apps.
Using Audiobook Shelf
The hosts delve into the features and benefits of Audiobook Shelf, a comprehensive web app and mobile app for managing and playing audiobooks and podcasts. They discuss the organization, metadata, and discoverability features of the app, as well as its multi-user support and compatibility with various devices.
The Benefits of Hosting Audiobooks
The hosts explore the advantages of hosting personal audiobook libraries, such as having permanent access to desired titles and preserving controversial or hard-to-find audiobooks. They also highlight the importance of self-hosting and having control over one's data and digital media.
Discussion about Audiobook Sources
The hosts discuss the different sources for audiobooks, including subscriptions-based services like Audible and alternatives like value-for-value audiobooks and DRM-free libraries. They also mention tools like Lybnation and Open Audible that enhance the audiobook listening experience.
Summary of Audiobook Management Solutions
The hosts summarize various solutions for managing audiobooks, including self-hosted options like Audio Bookshelf, NixOS for containerizing audiobooks, smart audiobook player for Android users, and suggestions for managing flat packs and e-books.
Wrap-Up and Other Topics
The hosts conclude with updates about upcoming events like NixCon and Scale, mention additional boosts from listeners, and share some personal stories and experiences related to their audiobook and podcast preferences.
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