926: RSS Is NOT Dead
Aug 06, 2025•30 min
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Summary
Scott and CJ explore the enduring relevance of RSS, arguing it's underutilized rather than obsolete for a curated web experience. They discuss practical aspects like self-hosting RSS reader servers (Miniflux, FreshRSS) to sync content across devices and strip articles of ads and distractions. The episode also covers various RSS clients, future enhancements like AI summaries, and unique methods for discovering quality feeds from news sites, subreddits, and even social media profiles, highlighting its power to deliver content directly from the source.Episode description
Scott and CJ explore why RSS still matters and how it’s more underused than outdated. They discuss how to self-host RSS readers, escape the noise of the modern web, and reclaim a cleaner, ad-free reading experience across devices.
Show Notes- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 01:09 Brought to you by Sentry.io
- 02:41 What is RSS and how does it work?
- 06:14 Hosting your own RSS server: Miniflux, FreshRSS, and more
- 11:00 Decluttering the web with article scraping
- 12:38 Best RSS clients for desktop and mobile
- 18:51 Where to find RSS feeds
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