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Fedora Project Podcast

Fedora Project Podcast

News and interviews from the people who work on the Fedora Project

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Show overview

Fedora Project Podcast has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 61 episodes. That works out to roughly 40 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 29 min and 51 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Technology show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 9 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2021, with 12 episodes published. Published by Fedora Project.

Episodes
61
Running
2018–2026 · 8y
Median length
43 min
Cadence
Quarterly-ish

From the publisher

This Podcast will feature interviews and talks with the people who make the Fedora community awesome. These folks work on new technologies found in Fedora, or they produce the distro itself. Some work on putting Fedora in the hands of users. There’s so much going on in Fedora; it takes a whole podcast series!

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61: Framework Laptop 12 Meets Fedora

Sep 23, 202638 min

60: Changing of the Guard, the New Fedora Community Architect

Sep 10, 202650 min

59: What is CentOS?

Aug 25, 202647 min

58: Where Can You Engage with Fedora?

Aug 11, 202645 min

57: What is EPEL

Jul 29, 202651 min

56: Fedora Contributor Recognition Winners 2026

Jul 15, 202658 min

55: Fixing Fedora's Packaging Pipeline

Jun 9, 202651 min

54: BootC in the Wild

Apr 21, 202635 min

53: Introduction to Fedora Flock

Apr 9, 202649 min

52: Fedora Project Leader Transition Interview

The Fedora Podcast features interviews and talks with the people who make the Fedora community awesome! These folks work on new technologies found in Fedora, produce the distro itself, or help put Fedora into the hands of users. There is so much going on in Fedora that it takes a whole podcast series! 🖥️ Get Started with Fedora Linux: https://fedoraproject.org 📢 Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org 🗣️ Chat With Us in the Fedora Podcast room: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org 🫂 Become a Part of the Fedora Community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/... 📱 Connect with Us: Noel Miller: https://noelmiller.dev Noah Chelliah: https://asknoahshow.com 🔗 Additional Resources 🔖 Chapters: 00:00 Preshow 01:33 Interview with Matthew Miller 08:22 Interview with Jeff SpaletaSpecial Guests: Jef Spaleta and Matthew Miller.

Jul 15, 202521 min

51: Flock to Fedora / Red Hat Summit

The Fedora Podcast features interviews and talks with the people who make the Fedora community awesome! These folks work on new technologies found in Fedora, produce the distro itself, or help put Fedora into the hands of users. There is so much going on in Fedora that it takes a whole podcast series! 🖥️ Get Started with Fedora Linux: https://fedoraproject.org 📢 Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org 🗣️ Chat With Us in the Fedora Podcast room: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org 🫂 Become a Part of the Fedora Community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/ 📱 Connect with Us: Noel Miller: https://noelmiller.dev Noah Chelliah: https://asknoahshow.com 🔗 Additional Resources 🔖 Chapters: 00:00 Preshow Links: https://fedoraproject.org/flock/2025/ https://www.redhat.com/en/summit

Jun 19, 202544 min

50: Content Creation on Fedora

The Fedora Podcast features interviews and talks with the people who make the Fedora community awesome! These folks work on new technologies found in Fedora, produce the distro itself, or help put Fedora into the hands of users. There is so much going on in Fedora that it takes a whole podcast series! 🖥️ Get Started with Fedora Linux: https://fedoraproject.org 📢 Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org 🗣️ Chat With Us in the Fedora Podcast room: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org 🫂 Become a Part of the Fedora Community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/ 📱 Connect with Us: Noel Miller: https://noelmiller.dev Noah Chelliah: https://asknoahshow.com 🔗 Additional Resources 🔖 Chapters: 00:00 Preshow 22:02 Show Start Links: Digital Art https://inkscape.org/ https://krita.org/en/ Photo Editing https://www.gimp.org/ https://www.darktable.org/ Audio Production https://www.audacityteam.org/ https://www.reaper.fm/ http://www.ardour.org/ https://www.ffmpeg.org/ Video Editing https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve https://kdenlive.org/ https://www.openshot.org/ https://www.ffmpeg.org/ Live Streaming https://obsproject.com/ https://vdo.ninja/ 3D Modeling https://www.blender.org/ https://www.freecad.org/ Game Design https://godotengine.org/ https://love2d.org/ https://unity.com/ https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US Online Tools https://www.canva.com/draw/ https://www.figma.com/ https://jspaint.app/Special Guest: Neal Gompa.

Jun 11, 202556 min

49: Fedora Linux 42 Release

The Fedora Podcast features interviews and talks with the people who make the Fedora community awesome! These folks work on new technologies found in Fedora, produce the distro itself, or help put Fedora into the hands of users. There is so much going on in Fedora that it takes a whole podcast series! 🖥️ Get Started with Fedora Linux: https://fedoraproject.org 📢 Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org 🗣️ Chat With Us in the Fedora Podcast room: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org 🫂 Become a Part of the Fedora Community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/ 📱 Connect with Us: Noel Miller: https://noelmiller.dev Noah Chelliah: https://asknoahshow.com 🔗 Additional Resources 🔖 Chapters: 00:00 Preshow 17:32 Show Start 18:55 Fedora KDE 25:40 General Updates 34:11 Fedora Workstation 44:16 Accessibility Features 47:02 Cosmic (Noah LOVES tiling window managers) 54:23 Atomic Desktops 1:02:12 Fedora WSL 1:03:32 X86_64 on ARM 1:07:24 Anaconda Web UI 1:11:20 Fedora Flock 1:12:30 Red Hat Summit 1:13:20 Fedora 42 Release Party 1:14:18 New FPL - Jef Spaleta 1:17:30 Outro Links: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/fedora/latest/release-notes/ https://fedoramagazine.org/whats-new-for-fedora-kde-plasma-desktop-42/ https://fedoramagazine.org/whats-new-fedora-workstation-42/ https://fedoraproject.org/spins/cosmic https://fedoramagazine.org/whats-new-for-fedora-atomic-desktops-in-fedora-42/ https://fedoramagazine.org/fedora-asahi-remix-42-is-now-available/ https://fedoramagazine.org/new-in-fedora-running-x86-programs-on-arm-systems/ https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/cloud/wsl/ https://fedoramagazine.org/anaconda-installer-redesign/ https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/f42-release-party-feedback-poll/148160 https://fedoramagazine.org/introducing-fedora-project-leader-jef-spaleta/ https://fedoraproject.org/flock/2025/

Apr 23, 20251h 0m

48: What's Next for the Podcast?

Noah and Noel will be talking about the state of the Fedora Podcast since Eric's departure and what will be happening next! This is the first podcast episode that Noah and I hosted without Eric being involved. We had some tech issues: Noah is only coming out of the left speaker, we will fix this for next show Noel did not have sound for the first 11 minutes of the show. I have went ahead and cut that content from the broadcast. Our stream started right away with no transition bumper, we will address this for the next show We have just one topic today which is talking about the production of the show, not many timestamps are needed. The Fedora Podcast features interviews and talks with the people who make the Fedora community awesome! These folks work on new technologies found in Fedora, produce the distro itself, or help put Fedora into the hands of users. There is so much going on in Fedora that it takes a whole podcast series! 🖥️ Get Started with Fedora Linux: https://fedoraproject.org 📢 Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org 🗣️ Chat With Us in the Fedora Podcast room: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org 🫂 Become a Part of the Fedora Community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/ 📱 Connect with Us: Noel Miller: https://noelmiller.dev Noah Chelliah: https://asknoahshow.com 🔗 Additional Resources 🔖 Chapters: 00:00 Stream start 02:44 Who is Noel? 05:09 Behind the Scenes

Apr 23, 202527 min

47: RISC-V and Open Hardware

We are excited to welcome Isaac Chute, an experienced software engineer with a background in embedded systems and a passion for open-source hardware. We'll delve into the world of RISC-V, an open-source instruction set architecture (ISA), and explore its integration with Fedora. Join us as we discuss the current state of Fedora on RISC-V, the challenges and opportunities in porting Fedora to this architecture, and the future prospects of RISC-V within the Fedora ecosystem. The Fedora Podcast features interviews and talks with the people who make the Fedora community awesome! These folks work on new technologies found in Fedora, produce the distro itself, or help put Fedora into the hands of users. There is so much going on in Fedora that it takes a whole podcast series! 🖥️ Get Started with Fedora Linux: https://fedoraproject.org 📢 Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org 🗣️ Chat With Us in the Fedora Podcast room: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org 🫂 Become a Part of the Fedora Community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/ 📱 Connect with Us: Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric Noah Chelliah: https://asknoahshow.com 🔗 Additional Resources RISC-V https://riscv.org/ 🔖 Chapters: 00:00 Stream start 02:00 Who is Isaac? 02:45 History of RISC-V 07:56 Choosing an OS for RISC-V 15:00 RISE Project - RISC-V Enablement 18:40 Lessons Learned from ARM 27:45 Licensing of RISC-V 29:45 Audience Questions 45:00 Closing thoughts 52:00 Bagpipe Solo!Special Guest: Isaac Chute.

Feb 25, 202550 min

46: Looking Ahead to 2025 | Fedora Podcast 46

As we look ahead to 2025, the Fedora Podcast dives into the exciting developments and changes on the horizon for the Fedora Project. We'll discuss what to expect with Fedora Linux 42 and 43, reflect on the evolution of the project, and explore the upcoming leadership transition as the Fedora Project Leader steps down. Join us for an engaging conversation about Fedora's future, its community, and the innovations that await in the new year. The Fedora Podcast features interviews and talks with the people who make the Fedora community awesome! These folks work on new technologies found in Fedora, produce the distro itself, or help put Fedora into the hands of users. There is so much going on in Fedora that it takes a whole podcast series! 🖥️ Get Started with Fedora Linux: https://fedoraproject.org 📢 Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org 🗣️ Chat With Us in the Fedora Podcast room: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org 🫂 Become a Part of the Fedora Community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/ 📱 Connect with Us: Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric Matthew Miller: https://mattdm.org 🔗 Additional Resources https://fedoraproject.org/flock/ 🔖 Chapters 00:00 Stream start 00:20 Introduction 02:03 Meet Matthew 03:59 Stepping down? 07:49 How has FPL Evolved? 11:01 Technical Objectives 2025 19:55 Goals for 2025 24:58 How do we get involved? 28:18 Closing thoughtsSpecial Guest: Matthew Miller.

Feb 11, 202529 min

45: Contributing to Open Source

We're diving into the world of open source development and explore what it means to contribute code to the Fedora Project and other open source initiatives. We’ll discuss the tools, workflows, and resources that help developers make impactful contributions, as well as the benefits and challenges of working in an open source community. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, this episode will inspire you to get involved and start coding for the open source world. The Fedora Podcast features interviews and talks with the people who make the Fedora community awesome! These folks work on new technologies found in Fedora, produce the distro itself, or help put Fedora into the hands of users. There is so much going on in Fedora that it takes a whole podcast series! 🖥️ Get Started with Fedora Linux: https://fedoraproject.org 📢 Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org 🗣️ Chat With Us in the Fedora Podcast room: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org 🫂 Become a Part of the Fedora Community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/ 📱 Connect with Us: Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric Noah Chelliah: https://asknoahshow.com 🔗 Additional Resources Fedora Python Classroom: https://fedoraproject.org/labs/python-classroom Udemy Python Training: https://www.udemy.com/course/professional-python-guide/ Coursera Python Courses: https://www.coursera.org/search?query=python 🔖 Chapters: 00:00 Stream start 01:30 Introduction - Mark Deop 03:00 Joining the Fedora Community 06:05 Why Write Code? 11:45 Define your Goals for Programming 15:45 Fedora Labs: Python Classroom 18:40 The Process of Development 24:30 How Should Users Communicate with Developers? 28:00 Every Contribution is Valuable 31:15 Challenges of Open Source Development 38:45 Support Open Source Development 39:40 Wrap UpSpecial Guest: Marc Deop.

Feb 5, 202541 min

44: Building a Better Fedora Laptop with Framework

In this episode of the Fedora Podcast, we sit down with Matt Hartley from Framework, the innovative company behind modular and repairable laptops. We'll explore their mission to revolutionize consumer electronics and look out their partnership with the Fedora Community! The Fedora Podcast features interviews and talks with the people who make the Fedora community awesome! These folks work on new technologies found in Fedora, produce the distro itself, or help put Fedora into the hands of users. There is so much going on in Fedora that it takes a whole podcast series! 🖥️ Get Started with Fedora Linux: https://fedoraproject.org 📢 Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org 🗣️ Chat With Us in the Fedora Podcast room: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org 🫂 Become a Part of the Fedora Community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/ 📱 Connect with Us: Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric Noah Chelliah: https://asknoahshow.com 🔗 Additional Resources Framework: https://frame.work Framework Community: https://community.frame.work/ Framework Jobs: https://jobs.lever.co/framework 🔖 Chapters: 00:00 Stream start 00:15 Welcome 03:44 Meet Matt 04:51 Introduction to Framework 07:07 The Human Conduit 14:34 Modularity and Repairability 19:51 Framework Models 26:29 Supporting Linux on Hardware 34:12 Fedora Linux Tweaks 45:06 Future Plans 49:51 Closing ThoughtsSpecial Guest: Matt Hartley.

Jan 15, 202556 min

43: Gaming on Bazzite

Get ready for an electrifying episode of the Fedora Podcast as we embark on a thrilling exploration of Bazzite, the premier gaming experience built on Fedora Atomic! In this episode, we'll dive deep into the world of Bazzite, uncovering its essence and its impact on the Fedora ecosystem. Our discussion will cover three key areas: What is Bazzite?: We'll introduce you to Bazzite, explaining what it is and how it's changing the game for Fedora users. Discover the unique features that make Bazzite stand out in the world of open-source gaming. Behind the Scenes: Get an insider's look at the development process with Kyle (The Creator of Bazzite) and Noel (Core Contributor to Bazzite) Day-to-Day Operations: Gain insights into what it's like to run the Bazzite project on a daily basis. Learn about the dedication and passion that fuels this ambitious endeavor. Build your Own Bazzite: Find out how easy it is to build your own gaming image of Bazzite! How can you contribute: Find out how to contribute to Bazzite to make the project even better! But that's not all! We'll also delve into how Bazzite acts as a catalyst for enhancing the entire Fedora ecosystem. Discover how Bazzite: Boosts community engagement for Fedora Encourages collaboration and upstream contributions to Fedora Showcases the immense potential of open-source gaming built on Fedora Atomic Join us for this unmissable episode that promises to inform, inspire, and ignite your passion for open-source innovation in gaming. Whether you're a developer, a gamer, or a Fedora enthusiast, this episode has something exciting for everyone! The Fedora Podcast features interviews and talks with the people who make the Fedora community awesome! These folks work on new technologies found in Fedora, produce the distro itself, or help put Fedora into the hands of users. There is so much going on in Fedora that it takes a whole podcast series! 🖥️ Get Started with Fedora Linux: https://fedoraproject.org 📢 Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org 🗣️ Chat With Us in the Fedora Podcast room: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org 🫂 Become a Part of the Fedora Community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/ 📱 Connect with Us: Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric Noah Chelliah: https://asknowshow.com 🔗 Additional Resources Bazzite: https://bazzite.gg/ Bazzite Source Code: https://github.com/ublue-os/bazzite Bazzite Documentation: https://docs.bazzite.gg/ Bazzite Discourse: https://universal-blue.discourse.group/c/bazzite/5 Universal Blue Discord: https://discord.gg/hR7gY8Us Universal Blue: https://universal-blue.org/ 🔖 Chapters: 00:00 Stream startSpecial Guests: Kyle Gospodnetich and Noel Miller.

Dec 18, 202448 min

42: EPEL, the Ultimate Answer?

We're diving into the world of the Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux (EPEL) and its latest milestone, EPEL 10. Discover how EPEL supports enterprise users by expanding software availability, the new features of EPEL 10, and the crucial role it plays within the Fedora and RHEL ecosystems. Whether you're an enterprise user or a community enthusiast, learn why EPEL is essential for driving innovation and collaboration in the open-source world. The Fedora Podcast features interviews and talks with the people who make the Fedora community awesome! These folks work on new technologies found in Fedora, produce the distro itself, or help put Fedora into the hands of users. There is so much going on in Fedora that it takes a whole podcast series! 🖥️ Get Started with Fedora Linux: https://fedoraproject.org 📢 Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org 🗣️ Chat With Us in the Fedora Podcast room: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org 🫂 Become a Part of the Fedora Community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/ 📱 Connect with Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric 🔗 Additional Resources EPEL https://epel.io EPEL Uncovered: The Unsung Hero of Enterprise Linux | Fedora Podcast 26 https://www.youtube.com/live/Ls3fSAHZNL8?si=KaATYPFpugADi1Y9 Diagram: EPEL10 https://carlwgeorge.fedorapeople.org/diagrams/el10.png EPEL 10 Proposal https://red.ht/epel10 Become a Fedora packager https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/package-maintainers/Joining_the_Package_Maintainers/ Join the QA Team https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/QA/Join CentOS Stream a preview of RHEL, a solid base for CentOS SIGs https://youtu.be/LNJtXYOSMio 🔖 Chapters: 00:00 Stream start 01:15 Introductions 05:51 What is EPEL? 10:56 Adding a Package to EPEL 15:00 EPEL 10 23:45 Future of EPEL 32:45 How to Contribute? 46:00 Wrap upSpecial Guests: Adam Samalik and Carl George.

Dec 3, 202444 min
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