<p>The third edition of our Holiday Gift Guide series features picks from <strong>Shelly Brisbin</strong>, <strong>Jean MacDonald</strong>, and <strong>Mike T. Rose</strong>. A lot of laughs and some great gift ideas for you to give or to get. (Part 1 of 2)</p>
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<h3>Show Notes:</h3>
<p><strong>Guests:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Shelly Brisbin</strong> is a writer, editor, podcaster, and cocktail enthusiast, as well as a Web editor & produce for Texas Standard. Her current project is, a comprehensive guide to accessibility for Apple’s iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. She is a member of the <a href="http://maccessibility.net"><strong>Maccessability</strong></a> podcast panel, produces the <a href="http://relay.fm/parallel"><strong>Parallel</strong></a> podcast , and her newest podcast project is <strong><a href="https://www.theincomparable.com/lts/">Lions, Towers & Shields</a></strong>. When she’s not working, Shelly spends time with her husband and cats in Austin, Texas, watches ancient movies, and reads books, many of which are made of paper.</p>
<p><strong>Jean MacDonald</strong> is the Community Director of <a href="https://micro.blog"><strong>Micro.blog</strong></a>, and the Founder and former Executive Director of <strong><a href="http://appcamp4girls.com">App Camp For Girls</a></strong>, a program to encourage more girls to pursue software development. She is also a serial podcaster who produces <a href="https://www.theincomparable.com/sestracast/"><strong>SestraCast</strong></a>, a podcast about the Canadian sci-fi thriller <em>Orphan Black, </em><a href="https://www.theweeklyreview.fm/about/"><strong>The Weekly Review</strong></a> with James Dempsey, <strong><a href="https://monday.micro.blog">Micro Monday</a></strong>, and <a href="http://guineapigs.micro.blog"><strong>Guinea Pig Wheekly</strong></a>. A would-be rock 'n roll star, you can follow all of Jean's exploits on her<strong> <a title="Jean MacDonald on Twitter" href="http://www.twitter.com/macgenie" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></strong> stream and her <a href="https://micro.blog/macgenie"><strong>Micro.blog</strong></a> presence.</p>
<p><strong>Michael T. Rose</strong> began his Mac-centric career with a decade-plus stint in editorial technology at Entertainment Weekly & LIFE magazines, starting as a college intern right around when the Mac IIx was launched. After leaving the print publishing world, Mike worked as an IT lead and creative director for an NYC events and marketing agency. In 2013 he switched trains once again, and now enjoys his #dreamjob at Salesforce as a lead solution engineer. From 2006 to early 2015, Mike was a proud editor and contributor at <strong><a href="http://www.tuaw.com/editor/michael-rose">The Unofficial Apple Web Log (TUAW)</a></strong>, now folded into Engadget. Mike & his family live in Brooklyn, NY. You can find him on <strong><a href="http://www.twitter.com/miketrose">Twitter</a></strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p>Shelly Brisbin’s picks:</p>
<p><a href="https://amzn.to/3l11eJ0"><strong>Tribit XSound Go Bluetooth Speaker with 16W Loud Sound & Rich Bass, 24H Playtime, IPX7 Waterproof</strong></a></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3m1VCzb">Instant Pot Duo Crisp</a></strong></p>
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<p>Jean MacDonald’s picks:</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08LD9PLQ2/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=macvoices-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08LD9PLQ2&linkId=5fac1c86b09ff0220b0a1c23833d78be">Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 160</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3fCm5Bi">Airmon Palm Size PM2.5 Air Quality Monitor</a></strong></p>
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<p>Mike T. Rose’s picks:</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.pluralsight.com/">Pluralsight</a><br /><br /></strong><strong><a href="https://www.camerareadylighting.com">CameraReady Lighting</a></strong></p>
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<p>Chuck Joiner’s picks:</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3lnC2fS">Amazon eero 6 dual-band mesh Wi-Fi 6 system with built-in Zigbee smart home hub (3-pack, 1 eero 6 router + 2 eero 6 extenders)</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PYLT6DN/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=themugcenter&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07PYLT6DN&linkId=cf04b114bfa02737ddbf01126a95525d">Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case </a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.apple.com/airpods-pro/">Apple AirPods Pro</a></strong></p>
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