MacVoices #26234: Macstock – Mike Schmitz Turns The Tables

Aug 17, 2026 | Events

At Macstock, Mike Schmitz turns the tables and interviews Chuck Joiner about favorite memories from the event. They review the gathering’s beginnings after Macworld, the friendships formed and renewed each year, memorable moments and how some of the strongest connections come unexpectedly. A big part of Macstock is the the inspiration attendees take home; Mike and Chuck talk about that as a consistent theme, and why this community is so special.

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:00 Mike Schmitz Takes Over the Interview
00:45 Favorite Macstock Memories
01:20 Filling the Gap Left by Macworld
02:05 Reuniting With Friends and the Apple Community
02:50 Why the People Are the Best Part of Macstock
03:35 Mike’s First Experience With the Community
04:25 Mike Schmitz’s Work and Evolution
05:30 More Memorable Macstock Moments
06:05 Friendships That Started at Macstock
06:55 Finding Inspiration and Recharging at the Event
07:30 Looking Ahead to Macstock 11

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