Laracon recap, eleven stations, and Laravel meetups

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.