MacVoices #26192: Road to Macstock - Michael D.J. Eisenberg

The Road to Macstock takes us to Michael D.J. Eisenberg. whose presentation will focus on podcasting, sharing how he plans to help attendees understand what makes a show work, from concept and preparation to recording, production, and audience connection. The conversation also highlights the value of learning from experienced creators in person and the community energy that makes the event special.  Today's edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Live!, our weekly live panel discussion of what is going in the Apple space as well as the larger tech world, and how it is impacting you. Join us live at YouTube.com/MacVoicesTV at 8 PM Eastern 5 PM Pacific, or whatever time that is wherever you are and participate in the chat, or catch the edited and segmented versions of the show on the regular MacVoices channels and feeds. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00 Opening and episode introduction 00:44 The road to MacStock and Crystal Lake 00:58 A weekend of camaraderie and information 01:08 Welcoming Michael "DJ" Eisenberg 01:17 Michael looks ahead to the Chicago-area event 03:00 Returning as a speaker and community participant 06:00 The value of live presentations and shared ideas 09:00 Audience connection and why small events matter 11:59 A 100-person audience and unexpected international interest 12:14 Attendees from Australia and the reach of the event 13:30 Why people should make the trip 14:30 Closing encouragement and event reminder Links: Macstock Conference http://macstockconference.com Michael's Discount Code: techsavvylawyer  Guests: Michael D.J. Eisenberg is the award‑winning blogger, podcaster, and creator of The Tech-Savvy Lawyer.Page, where he helps lawyers and legal professionals use technology more efficiently, ethically, and profitably in everyday practice. He is also a dedicated veteran's disability benefits advocate, using both his legal and tech skills to help veterans better understand and access the benefits they've earned. An Amazon #1 bestselling author in Legal Office Technology, Michael wrote The Lawyer's Guide to Podcasting, a practical roadmap for launching a professional‑grade legal or business podcast without needing to be "techy" or buy a studio full of gear. At MacStock 2026, Michael returns to the stage with "Podcasting with Apple: From Idea to Launch Using the Gear You Already Own," a deep‑dive into planning, recording, editing, and publishing a podcast using Apple products—your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the apps you already have installed. Drawing on his own Apple‑centric workflows from The Tech-Savvy Lawyer.Page podcast, he'll walk attendees through topic selection, simple recording setups with built‑in mics and AirPods, editing on the Mac, iPad, or iPhone, and secure, client‑safe workflows tailored for professionals and advocates. Whether you are a lawyer, veteran's benefits advocate, consultant, creator, or small business owner, you'll leave with a concrete, Apple‑based launch plan you can implement as soon as you get back to your desk. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss