This podcast episode delves into self-hosting web platforms as an alternative to costly Platform as a Service (PaaS) options. It begins by examining the rise of serverless hosting and the increasing costs associated with popular services. The discussion then explores the evolution of self-hosting, its advantages and disadvantages. Furthermore, the speakers highlight challenges and considerations while hosting your own PaaS and the significance of platform diversity and leaning toward ARM 64 servers for certain projects. The episode concludes with a mention of the benefits of hosting own servers, emphasizing the importance of control over projects, and the intricacies of different stack setups.