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Gabe Kangas - Owncast: Self-Hosted Streaming Software - The Lorenzo's Music Podcast

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In this episode of Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I meet Gabe Kangas, the maintainer and primary developer of Owncast, free and open-source live video streaming software.

Gabe shares the inspiration behind Owncast, which emerged during the pandemic as a response to the challenges musicians faced with mainstream streaming platforms. We explore how Owncast allows users to host their own live streams without relying on big tech companies, offering a self-hosted alternative for artists and creators.

Gabe discusses the technical aspects of setting up Owncast, including server requirements and the cost-effectiveness of hosting your own streams. We talk about the user experience, including how to integrate chat features.

For more information on Owncast and to check out the directory of streams, visit https://owncast.online 

You can also learn more about Gabe's work at https://gabekangas.com

Lorenzo's Music Website - https://www.lorenzosmusic.com

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