Podcasts are a nice way to keep up with Linux without staring at another screen. You can listen on the move, or while you fix that one config file that refuses to cooperate. And if you enjoy hearing people argue about Linux, there is plenty to choose from.
I first put this list together by asking Linux users on social media which podcasts they follow. It had not been properly updated since 2023, so I went back and checked every show on it. As far as I could tell, only 4 of the original 15 are still publishing regularly.
So I rebuilt the list. Every show below is mostly about Linux, open source, and the people around them, and has released episodes in 2026. A few newer shows have been added too. The shows that have stopped (or gone quiet) are in the honor roll at the end.
1. Linux Unplugged
Linux Unplugged is a weekly show from Jupiter Broadcasting, and it has been running since August 2013. That's more than 13 years of Linux talk. Chris Fisher, Wes Payne, and Brent Gervais host it.
It's a community-driven chat about desktop Linux, self-hosting, privacy, and the week's tech news. The tone is casual and opinionated, with plenty of stories from the hosts' own setups. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Pocket Casts, and most other podcast apps.
2. This Week in Linux
This Week in Linux, or TWIL, is a weekly news show from TuxDigital, and it has crossed 350 episodes. Michael Tunnell hosts it, and he also co-hosts Destination Linux.
It covers distro releases, the kernel, apps, gaming, and open source news, with very little fluff. Every episode also comes with a video version. You can listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or Pocket Casts, or watch it on YouTube.
3. Destination Linux
Destination Linux comes from Deviant Airwaves, part of the TuxDigital network. It's a weekly show that has been on air since April 2017. Ryan (known online as DasGeek) and Jill Bryant lead it, and Michael Tunnell and Noah Chelliah are also listed among its hosts.
Each episode mixes news, interviews, community stories, and practical Linux and open source talk. It's friendly and easy to follow, even if you're still learning your way around. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Overcast, and Pocket Casts.
4. 2.5 Admins
2.5 Admins is a weekly show from the Late Night Linux family, and it has been running since 2020. Two working sysadmins, Allan Jude and Jim Salter, host it, and Joe Ressington produces it.
They talk about tech news and answer listener questions. Expect storage, networking, servers, and a lot of ZFS. It has passed 320 episodes, and you can find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
5. Late Night Linux
Late Night Linux is the show that started the Late Night Linux family. It's a weekly podcast that began in January 2017, so it has been going for almost 10 years. Joe Ressington, Félim Whiteley, Graham Morrison, and Will Cooke discuss the week's Linux news, new releases, and industry trends.
It's casual, "sweary", and direct, so keep the volume down around kids. You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
6. Ask Noah
Ask Noah is a weekly live call-in show about Linux and open source, and it has been on the air since April 2017. Noah Chelliah hosts it. He previously hosted the Linux Action Show, and the Ask Noah episode count is now above 500.
It works like talk radio. The show goes live on Tuesdays at 6 PM Central, and listeners call in with their questions and get answers on the air. You can also download episodes through the show's RSS feed.
7. The Linux Cast
The Linux Cast is a casual weekly chat between Linux nerds. Matthew Weber started it in 2017, revived it in 2020 along with a YouTube channel, and now hosts it with Drew and Nate. It has passed 240 episodes.
They talk about FOSS news, apps, hardware, and the occasional bit of Linux drama. Recent episodes include a favorite apps of 2026 roundup and a ranking of the biggest Linux drama. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Overcast, and Pocket Casts.
8. Linux After Dark
Linux After Dark is another show from the Late Night Linux family. It comes out every two weeks and has passed 130 episodes. Joe is joined by sysadmin Chris, cloud consultant Gary, and developer May.
They talk about their own Linux experiences and choices, and drift into the more philosophical side of being a Linux user. It's more reflective than a news show, and the episodes are longer. You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
9. The Lunduke Journal
The Lunduke Journal is Bryan Lunduke's independent tech publication, founded in 2021. It has a podcast that comes out several times a week. You may remember him as a co-host of the old Linux Action Show.
He covers Linux, open source drama, privacy, and tech culture, often from a contrarian angle. Expect strong opinions that you won't always agree with. The podcast is on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and YouTube.
The main home is Lunduke.Locals.com, which mixes free and subscriber-only posts. It's not a Linux-only show, so you'll get some wider tech culture along the way.
10. Linux Matters
Linux Matters is a fortnightly show that started in early 2023. Alan Pope, Mark Johnson, and Martin Wimpress host it. If the names sound familiar, they ran the Ubuntu Podcast from 2008 to 2021. Alan Pope was with Ubuntu for years, and so was Martin Wimpress who also gave us Ubuntu MATE.
The show is aimed at experienced open source users. It covers desktop tweaking, gaming, self-hosting, development, terminal productivity, and production infrastructure. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Pocket Casts, Overcast, and YouTube.
11. Linux User Space
Linux User Space is a show that comes out every other Monday. Leo Chavez and Dan Simmons host it, and it is now in its seventh season.
Each episode takes a long look at the history of a Linux distribution, along with current events in FOSS, Linux, and BSD. It's a good pick if you like to know where your distro came from. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Pocket Casts, and Overcast.
12. Linux & Open Source News
Linux & Open Source News is a weekly news roundup hosted by Nick, who runs the YouTube channel The Linux Experiment. He has been making Linux and open source videos since 2018.
The podcast is a longer companion to his news videos. It covers Linux and open source news, and may include gaming and privacy topics. You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, and Podcast Addict.
13. Linux Dev Time
Linux Dev Time is another Late Night Linux family show. It comes out every two weeks and has reached episode 160. Amolith, Kevin, and Andy join Joe and guests to talk about developing with and for Linux.
Episodes dig into topics like library design, language choice, and security bug disclosure. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
14. mintCast
MintCast is the podcast by the Linux Mint community, and it comes out roughly every two weeks. By the community means there are several hosts here: Bill H, Charlie, Eric, Jim, Joe B, Majid, and Moss.
It covers Linux Mint and wider Linux news, community topics, and the hosts’ own tech projects. There are occasional deep dives too, such as a recent Proxmox episode. You can find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, and AntennaPod, or through the RSS feed.
15. Linux OTC
Linux OTC, short for Linux Off The Cuff, is an unscripted community podcast that comes out every two weeks. Bill, Charlie, Leo, and Majid host it, and Eric also appears in recent episodes. It belongs to the Linux Syndicate network of podcasts, same as mintCast.
The show describes itself as “the unpredictable, unscripted, unorganized Linux podcast.” Recent topics include distributions and desktops, Flatpak and other packaging formats, security, privacy, and AI. Rephonic’s listing adds virtualization and self-hosting. You can listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or through Podcast Index or the RSS feed.
Honor roll
These shows have stopped publishing or gone quiet. They're not on the active list anymore, but several of them shaped Linux podcasting, so they get a mention here.
- Linux Action Show and Linux Action News: Jupiter Broadcasting's long-running Linux shows, hosted by Chris Fisher. Both ended a few years back.
- Ubuntu Podcast: the official Ubuntu podcast, which ran from 2008 to 2021. Its three hosts started Linux Matters in 2023.
- Self-Hosted: Another Jupiter Broadcasting show about hosting services at home. It ended at episode 150 in May 2025.
- Sunday Morning Linux Review: weekly distro reviews and news. Its episode archive stops at number 322, from April 2020. I liked this casual show.
- Command Line Heroes: Red Hat's podcast on the stories behind developers and open source. The most recent episode I found is from May 2022. Still worth a listen as the content is mostly evergreen.
- Linux For Everyone: Jason Evangelho's beginner-friendly desktop Linux show. It has slowed to occasional episodes, and the latest I found is from March 2026. I have a feeling Jason will restart the podcast. For now, it stays in the honor roll.
- LinuxGameCast: Linux gaming news and reviews. The newest episode I found is from November 2025.
- Sudo Show: enterprise open source and DevOps talk from the Destination Linux network. The last dated episode I found is from September 2024.
- Arrested DevOps: a DevOps show that is not specific to Linux. It has slowed to a handful of episodes since mid-2025.
Your favorite Linux podcast?
What are you listening to these days? If I missed a show that deserves a spot on this list, let me know in the comments below.
Also share your favorite podcast from the bygone era that you still miss. Let's dicsuss tem for nostalgia sake.
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