Fedora Project Podcast

59: What is CentOS?

CentOS Board members Amy Marrich and Troy Dawson, plus Community Architect Shaun McCance, join Eric and Noah to sort out what CentOS actually is in 2026.

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58: Where Can You Engage with Fedora?

Fedora is a huge project with a lot of doors in. Eric and Noah walk through where to find your people, from real time chat on Matrix and long form discussion on Fedora Discourse to Fedora Magazine, the Join SIG, and This Week in Fedora. If you have ever wondered where to start, this one is for you.

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57: What is EPEL

EPEL is one of those repos a lot of us turned on without thinking twice. Noah and Eric sit down with Carl George, who leads the EPEL team at Red Hat, to explain what EPEL actually is, the golden rule behind its reputation, and the changes he is proposing for EPEL 11.

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56: Fedora Contributor Recognition Winners 2026

The Fedora Contributor Recognition Program just wrapped its second year, and the winners were announced live at Flock. On this episode of the Fedora Podcast, we sit down with a couple of them: Ankur Sinha and Justin Forbes, to talk about the work that earned them recognition and what keeps them showing up for Fedora year after year.

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55: Fixing Fedora's Packaging Pipeline

Getting a package into Fedora takes more than just writing a spec file. There's a review queue, a sponsorship bottleneck, and a contribution process that can feel opaque to newcomers. Jakub Kadlcik has spent a decade inside that pipeline as a Copr developer and maintainer, and he's been quietly building tools to fix the parts that frustrate him most.

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54: BootC in the Wild

What does bootc look like when it's actually running in production, not just in a lab? James Harmison joins the Fedora Podcast to talk about building custom bootc images across wildly different contexts: NVIDIA drivers, AGX Orin hardware with custom kernel RPMs, replacing RHCOS images in OpenShift, and even a stripped-down SteamOS-style couch gaming rig. We also get into his contributions to the Chunkah project and the real-world UX conversations shaping where bootc goes next.

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53: Introduction to Fedora Flock

Flock to Fedora is coming! On this episode of the Fedora Podcast, hosts Eric and Noah sit down with Justin and a special guest to give you everything you need to know about the Fedora Project's annual contributor conference. Flock 2026 is headed to Prague, Czech Republic, June 14-16, and whether you are a seasoned contributor or thinking about getting involved for the first time, this is the episode to watch before you pack your bags.

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52: Fedora Project Leader Transition Interview

In this exciting episode, we will be talking with Jef Spaleta and Matthew Miller about the transition for the new Fedora Project Leader.

51: Flock to Fedora / Red Hat Summit

In this exciting episode, we will talk about Red Hat Summit and Flock to Fedora. We have been very busy the past couple months, so the topics for this podcast are going to be pretty free flowing.

50: Content Creation on Fedora

In this exciting episode, we will talk about content creation on Fedora. We will what content creation is, what tools are available, where we have seen success, where it falls short, and how we can pull together as a community to improve the process of content creation!

49: Fedora Linux 42 Release

In this exciting episode of the Fedora Podcast, we will be talking about the new Fedora 42 release. We'll talk about what is new and why Fedora 42 is the best release yet!

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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. But that's not all! We'll also delve into how Bazzite acts as a catalyst for enhancing the entire Fedora ecosystem.

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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.

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41: Fedora Linux 41

We're exploring the newest release: Fedora Linux 41! Join us as we dive into the latest features, performance improvements, and enhancements across Fedora Workstation, Fedora Server, and more. With updates to GNOME 47, enhanced hardware support, and an improved installer experience, Fedora 41 pushes forward as a powerful, versatile platform for developers, sysadmins, and everyday users alike.

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40: Gaming with ProtonGE

In this episode of the Fedora Podcast, we'll dive into gaming on the Linux desktop. Join us as we explore how Steam and Proton GE make it possible to play a wide variety of Windows games seamlessly on Fedora. We’ll cover setup tips, compatibility insights, and performance tweaks that will take your Linux gaming experience to the next level. Whether you’re a casual gamer or a hardcore enthusiast, discover why Fedora, paired with Steam and Proton GE, could be the best option for gaming on Linux.

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