Thanks for the recommendations!

Are you using it with VOIP hardware? Any softphone/mobile client you’d recommend?

Nice! What SIP app are you using on mobile?

I’ve been looking at voip.ms but haven’t tried it yet. Need to figure out my usage in a typical month to get a cost idea and figure out a voip/sip app. This is more of a fully control destiny type approach. The other option, more appealing but not as flexible, it’s MagicApp by MagicJack. I used MagicJack internationally for years and it worked great, it’s probably the best bet.

Like the other user said following tags is a great way to engage with things you choose. Along the way, you’ll find people that you find interesting and then you can follow them directly. It’s much less about seeking people and more letting them come to you.

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Also, I recently learned about this standalone server but haven’t had a chance to try it out: https://github.com/bohwaz/micro-gpodder-server

Yes that definitely used to be an issue. But I haven’t quite experienced/noticed that lately (maybe since they revamped the new home tab?)… If it’s been a while, maybe give it another shot.

Antennapod is a Free Open Source Software (FOSS) podcast app. The app is well designed with great features. You can also use it for playing audio books locally as well.

An used Pixel 6 is probably the best bang for your buck. I got lucky and found one for $185 in good condition on backmarket.com. I’ve also bought used phones from swappa.com and have had a great experience.