North Meets South Web Podcast
Laracon recap, eleven stations, and Laravel meetups
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In this episode, Michael and Jake reflect on their recent time at Laracon US 2025 in Denver - catching up in person after six years, reconnecting with the Laravel community, and sharing behind-the-scenes stories from the conference floor.
They also cover:
- Why this Laracon felt like a true “homecoming”
- Building Laravel meetups and fostering community
- The book (and tv show) Station Eleven (and how different things might have been)
- The value of attending conferences, particularly as a non-speaker
- Continued discussion on the complexities of handling roles and permissions
The episode weaves together community highlights, technical challenges, and personal reflections.