"Blind Faith" is having unquestioning belief in something. Our guest this evening (and his team) are perfect examples of this! Timothy "Tim" Hawthorne is a 2022 National Geographic Explorer, Associate Professor of GIS at UCF, recent recipient of the UCF Teaching Incentive Program Award, GeoBus Founder and now a Geoholic Podcast veteran. Tim returns this week to share some exciting updates about GeoBus that are going prove that anything is possible when you have a team of like-minded individuals sharing a common goal. Guess what, if you're like us, you too are going to want to bring a Geobus to your state after hearing Tim's passion for this awesome movement. Even better, there is now a proven blueprint for making it happen! Peta Cox is this week's guest co-host! John C. Maxwell is quoted. Music for this episode by Garth Brooks (kinda). RIP Ed Reeder, PLS...the best mentor a young surveyor could have ever asked for.

Gather around the transistor folks and prepare to be educated and entertained. This was a doozy! The guys were honored to have a living geospatial legend join them this week. Mr. Keith Masback carved out some time in his insanely busy schedule to provide a knowledge drop and we can't thank him enough for doing so. Keith is an advisor, investor, mentor, military veteran and connector for (primarily) early-stage startups working in geospatial intelligence and related fields. Just some of the topics discussed include geospatial intelligence, national security, space technology, GEOINT applications, being relevant is not good enough and how we need to take full advantage of this "geospatial moment". Truly podcast gold. Gilbert Gottfried is quoted...RIP. Music for this episode by the Grateful Dead!

"And...we're back...and...we're back....and...we're back..." I promise to stop saying this next time...argh! We hope you enjoy these random unscripted interviews recorded from our very own booth while attending this awesome conference. Email us at [email protected] if you'd like The Geoholics to "add value & make friends" at your next event! Music for this episode by Foo Fighters!!! 00:00:47 - ALEKSEY VOLOSHIN 00:12:10 – KYLE STREETER 00:23:58 – MICHAEL FLORES 00:32:41 – RYAN MING  00:43:34 – DANNY LIGHTFOOT 00:56:31 – TRENT WILLIAMS 01:10:53 – THERON WESTON 01:20:41 – MATT SENNEWALD 01:32:41 – JOE WALLER 01:44:24 – ANNA NAJEEB (SP?) 01:56:05 – AARON SCHULMAN 02:06:44 – CHAD HILL 02:17:41 – SCOTT SPEARS 02:30:34 – PATRICIA YEN 02:40:15 – CHRISTOPHER SHOUP 02:52:10 – ROD TAYLOR 03:07:02 – ALICIA MENDOZA 03:16:00 – FELIPE SAYAGO 03:26:50 – AARON SMITH 03:40:22 – TRENT KEENAN

What do you do when one of your listeners asks "Why does a podcast called the GEOholics never talk about geotechnical, geological, or geomechanical engineering"? You invite them to be a guest of course! The boys were joined this week by Sean Fabor, PE who is a geotechnical engineering professional. Some of the things discussed include defining the different "geo" engineering disciplines, "geo" engineering historical milestones, Leaning Tower of Pisa, soil & rock mechanics, geotechnical investigation & testing, problem solving, UFO's, trombones, and love making music. The winner of the DBLS NASCAR diecast is announced. Sun Tzu is quoted. Music by St. Paul and The Broken Bones! 

Who is Trent Keenan? Well, if you're like most folks, you've heard the name but don't really know the man. TK joined the boys this week and wow did we cover a lot of ground! Everything from Trent's lifechanging brush with death, Shoots' calf envy, importance of family, an 88K acre survey, giving to get, legacies, National Surveyors Week and more land survey related statistics than you ever knew existed. COG has started "hooked on phonics"...BS shares some big news and DD gets a part of his life back! Listen and win a DBLS NASCAR diecast. Abraham Lincoln was quoted. Music for this episode by Ayron Jones. Stop by and see us at the Western Regional Survey Conference!!!

Prepare to be educated and entertained! The boys (including Shoots) were joined this week by Laura Newbrough. Laura is a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional and the founder of LNHR Consulting, a fractional Human Resources and Payroll solution for businesses of all sizes. With her 20 plus years of experience, she has helped businesses develop and implement custom, efficient, and effective HR solutions from scratch. Her passion is culture and inclusion with a focus on diversity programs to enrich the employee experience. Happy National Surveyors Week...listen and win! John C. Maxwell as quoted. Music for this episode by Led Zeppelin!

What a blast! The guys (and gal) were joined this week by none other than Mr. Rami Tamimi! Rami is a rising star making his mark on the geospatial community in more ways than one. He is an instructor and Ph.D. student in the Geodetic Engineering department at THE Ohio State University, a social media influencer (check out the Rami Tamimi YouTube channel) and clothing czar (check out surveyshirts.com). Lets not forget to mention that he was also awarded the Younger Geospatial Professional Award at GeoWeek 2022?!?!? Some of the things discussed include how Rami's father played a key role in him becoming interested in land surveying, the power of social media, all the exciting things ahead for geomatics professionals, some unique challenges we are facing as surveyors and the importance of mentoring being a two-way street. Added bonus, Peta Cox joined the boys and provided great perspective and added value! One of the best Arabic proverbs ever written was shared. Music for this episode by JadaL!!!

Producer Note: There may or may not have been a bottle of Arizona Distilling Company Copper City Bourbon consumed during the recording of this show! The boys were joined this week by Mark Taylor, Chief Geek & Owner of Extreme Aerial Productions. EAP is a professional drone company providing photography and videography for roof inspection, construction, real estate, home builders, survey companies, film & so much more! Just some of the items discussed include business related lessons learned, unique challenges of owning a UAV biz, keeping up with technology, capital expenditure decisions and why some tend to undervalue their professional services...argh. YouTubeTV or HuluLive? Winston Churchill was quoted. Music for this episode by U2!

If you're the type of person that roots for the underdog and loves a great story about resilience and perseverance...this is the episode for you! The guys were joined this week by Jared Abbrederis a living football legend in the state of Wisconsin! Jared grew up and started playing football in Wautoma, WI a town with a population of about 2200 people. He became a legendary high school track and football athlete even after overcoming a horrific leg injury. Jared was determined at a very young age to play football for the Wisconsin Badgers and Green Bay Packers. Guess what...he did just that! As a walk-on for the Badgers he ultimately earned a scholarship and numerous other awards and accolades including being referred to by many as the best WR to ever play at Wisconsin. After wrapping up an amazing college career, he was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 5th round of the 2014 draft. Yet another dream realized! To say Jared has the heart of a champion would be an understatement. Shoots is back! John Madden is quoted. Music for this episode by Big & Rich!!!

If artificial intelligence (and we're not talking about COG!) and cutting edge technology is your thing, you're not going to want to miss this show! This week the guys spent an insightful hour with Adam Kersnowski the COO of AirWorks. Adam and his good friend David Morczinek, CEO of AirWorks, founded the company in 2017 and have not looked back. Listen to find out why they are experiencing exponential growth having just had their best quarter yet! The AirWorks team continues to impress with outside the box AI applications redefining how data collection and drafting are done. Music for this episode by Pepper!!! 

It's been our intent from the very beginning to grow the show to the point of taking it "on the road" as they say.  Unfortunately the pandemic has prevented us from doing so the last couple years. BUT...that appears to be behind us now!!! We hope you enjoy these random unscripted interviews recorded in the Bad Elf booth from our two days at GeoWeek 2022! Email us at [email protected] if you'd like The Geoholics to "add value & make friends" at your next event! Music for this episode by Big Block Singsong!!!

Another over-achieving, friend-making, value-adding show! The boys were joined this week by the one and only Manny Chee (Selina too)! Manny is a well-respected angler and fishing guide who has spent his life to date fishing and hunting all over the world. He is an expert storyteller having the ability to put you behind the rod, rifle or bow as he shares just a few of his incredible experiences. Some of the items discussed included the influence his father & grandfather had on his passion for the outdoors, challenges & rewards of being a guide, technological advances in the sport(s), ways to prepare and eat various game, "focusing on yourself, king" and more crazy stories than you can shake an arrow at! Jimmy Carter & Ted Nugent were quoted. CO is settling into the co-pilots seat and DD just flew in from CO. Music for this episode by Tupac Amaru Shakur!!!    

Dennis McKay, LS...Take 2!!! The guys were "re-joined" this week by Mr. Dennis McKay (Episode 89) who if you remember, originally joined us from his Jeep in a campground in rural CO. Needless to say the audio struggles were real so we invited him back to join us in person. Dennis spent over 30 years as a surveyor at the BLM and has plenty to say about the land survey profession. This time around we discussed acronyms (GCDB/CadNSDI/NRC), the benefits of a multipurpose cadastre, who would build and maintain it, AR/VR and surveying applications, and where all of this goes from here! Dennis is a wealth of knowledge with a cutting edge perspective and we are honored to call him a friend. BS is out...CO is in and DD's head is in the clouds! Music for this episode by Meat Loaf...RIP!

DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE!!! The boys were honored and humbled by the presence of Mr. Charles Hamm this week. Who is Charles Hamm you ask? Well he is not only the Sage of Round Mountain, but also one of the wisest & humblest gentleman we can now call a friend. Many life lessons were discussed including accepting constructive criticism, feeling inferior, the four golden questions, showing humility and some thoughts about the coming year. Mr. Charles is one of a kind to say the least. Did we mention that he is also the author of the forthcoming book titled "Ponder on it Pilgrims"? BS is settling in to his new role, CO is officially welcomed to the show and DD continues to deal with Omicron brain! Music for this episode by Creedence Clearwater Revival!!! 

Thank you…thank you…thank you…and thank you again...what a year! The boys take some time to reflect on the past year revisiting a number of highlights along the way. From Episode 064 all the way through Episode 111 and everything in between! If you’ve been a fan from the “point of beginning” or have just started “following our footsteps”, you’re not going to want to miss this “retracement” of The Geoholics in 2021! In addition, some yuuuuugggeee changes are coming for 2022 and you’re going to want to be the first to know. Music for this episode by the Beatles!

We believe that shining a light on safety is the best way possible to kickoff 2022! The guys were joined this week by Brian Owens. Who is Brian Owens you ask...besides being an American hero...he is a husband, father, musician and the author of "Inversion and the Perspective-Based Safety Culture". This is a completely different way of looking at safety that we believe will move you as it did us. Some of the items discussed include avoidable accidents, finding & fixing, risks associated with being reactive vs proactive, the power of perspective-based safety and how it changes habits, pre-employment behavior development, the significance of a compass, and does one-size fit all? PJ reinforces his love for Elon...BS is back in the saddle and DD has holiday brain fog. Brian Owens is quoted. Music for this episode by Pantera!!!

Crypto, Drugs & Rock n Roll...what a way to close out 2021! The guys were joined this week by the one and only Rob Kolar. This was a "bucket list" conversation for DD as he's been a fan of Rob and his band KOLARS for quite some time. This engaging and thought-provoking conversation touched on Rob's unique upbringing & musical journey, ayahuasca & psychedelic exploration, expansion of consciousness, blockchain & crypto currency, NFT's, the metaverse and this thing called life. BS was off this week spending Huddy's college fund in Legoland so Connor O'Gorman, fellow podcaster and all-around great guy, was in the co-pilot seat. Music for this episode by KOLARS!!!

AKA The Geoholics Christmas Episode. Well...I think it's safe to say that when we started this podcast a couple years ago...we never could have dreamt of having an opportunity to talk to a real dinosaur hunter. This week the boys did just that! Tom Hebert is a paleontologist from Wisconsin who you may know from the October 2021 XHYT article by Jeff Thoreson titled "Breaking Old Ground". This article documented how Tom, his daughter and the folks from Carlson Software are incorporating paleontology and surveying to build a GIS based map of findings and dig sites. Little did Tom know, that this passion was going to turn into what is now nearly a fulltime effort known as FossilPedia. We discussed paleontology vs archaeology, how Tom's love for dinosaur hunting began (thanks to his daughter!), the generosity and belief that Carlson Software had in him and his efforts, why the idea of a GIS based map of paleontological dig is important, how Tom determines the location of the next dinosaur hunt and what he has in store for 2022 and beyond. The guys had their annual Geoholics Xmas gift exchange...PJ bought 3 monkeys...BS saw Santa Claus with a tear in his eye and DD says "Don't be a messy Elf." Some touching Santa Claus quotes were shared. Music for this episode by My Chemical Romance!! Merry Christmas Everyone!! Here is how you can support Tom & FossilPedia: https://www.gofundme.com/f/fossilpedia?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1

Welcome to the Culture Zone! The boys were joined this week by Mike Bontrager. Mike has written a great career story so far having spent over 30 years being a "Culture Warrior" for The Weitz Company and Alston Construction. He has established himself as a "turnaround specialist" having had tremendous success fixing broken companies across the country. The focus was defining corporate culture as establishing what is encouraged, discouraged, accepted, or rejected within a group or team. We talk about where this starts and who is responsible for it, the importance of culture being aligned with strategy and leadership, how leading with culture may be among the few competitive advantages left for companies today and the importance of selecting or developing leaders with a forward-looking strategy and passion for culture. PJ gets analytical...BS gets sick and DD stumps PJ! Gary Vaynerchuk is quoted. Music for this episode by Tom Petty!

You're gonna want to hear about this! The guys sat down this week with Mr. Jason Martschuk the Senior VP of Sales for Prostar (www.prostarcorp.com). ProStar is recognized as a world leader in the development of Precision Mapping Solutions specializing in developing patented cloud and mobile solutions. Their flagship product is PointMan, a mapping solution, proven to significantly enhance the workflow processes and business practices associated with the lifecycle management of critical infrastructure both above and below the Earth’s surface. PointMan provides the ability to precisely capture, record, display, and manage critical infrastructure in real-time, including roads, bridges, railways, pipelines, and utilities. Their clients span from Fortune 500 construction companies, utility owners, and government agencies to smaller entities including engineering & surveying firms, municipalities and universities. Jason was the perfect person to answer all of our questions re: this exciting platform. I can't forget to also mention that Jason "enjoys" taking on food challenges having conquered such things as an 80 oz steak in one sitting!! PJ got into an accident...BS got into an accident...DD was an accident (not really...we don't think)! Kevin Hart was quoted. Music for this episode by Beastie Boys! SPECIAL OFFER: IF YOU MENTION THE "GEOHOLICS", JASON & PROSTAR WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH A 6 MONTH FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO POINTMAN!!!

All we can say is WOW...these ladies are amazing! The boys were joined this week by Claire Buxton & Roshni Sharma. Claire is a Party Chief, Project Manager, and CAD Coordinator at Underhill Geomatics and theLead of the Volunteer Community Surveyor Program or VCSP (a FIG Young Surveyors Network initiative). Roshni is a Project Manager and Geospatial Analyst for FrontierSI and the Communications and Marketing Lead of the VCSP. If you are like we were before we had this conversation, you are going to come away from it humbled and hopefully motivated to support these ladies and this group of committed and passionate individuals. We discussed the mission of the VCSP, how personally rewarding and character building it is, the positive impact this group is making and how folks just like you can get involved. Claire, Roshni and the VCSP are truly making the world a better place while promoting geomatics around the globe! PJ was in the 'Dale, BS was in the Nerdery and DD was in Sin City. Jim Carrey was quoted. Music for this episode by Gueen!

Talk about an all-star cast of characters...this one did not disappoint! The boys were joined this week by Steve Gangwal, Owner of Gangwal Enterprises, Inc., Nolan Mark LS, Owner of On The Mark Land Surveying LLC, Michael Thompson LS, President at Halma Thompson Land Surveys Ltd., and Will Wing, LS Owner Operator\CEO at Infinity Land Surveying, LLC. If you can maneuver your attention around all that was going on throughout this episode there was some amazing content shared by this group that everyone will be able to related to. We had this same general conversation on Episode 101 from a larger company perspective and we believe you will find the views these small business owners to be equally intriguing. PJ told us about DART/FART, BS had TK envy and DD got bit by Lucy the street dog. Steve Jobs & Tony Robbins were quoted. Music for this episode by J. Roddy Walston & The Business. Happy (U.S.) Thanksgiving everyone...be safe!

Ahoy Geoholics! The boys took a 1-hour tour this week with off-shore surveyor Landon Jakse. Landon is not only an intelligent (fellow SIU-C grad...Go Salukis!), handsome man that can cook and rebuild Triumphs, he is also a PM in the offshore survey and positioning operations for Oceaneering. This was such an interesting conversation about a survey "discipline" that is rarely talked about. Some items discussed included Offshore geoscience, AUV's, ROS', oil & gas, Roy Frank, the crazy challenges of this type of surveying and the fact that offshore surveying is a Geoholics wet dream! Ladon shares details about some career defining projects that he has worked on as well as how offshore surveying may would be a great career path for anyone looking for a new challenge and to do something completely different. PJ geeks out...BS freaks out and DD nearly broke his ankle. Jacques Cousteau was quoted. Music for this episode by Turnpike Troubadours!

Well, this was fun! The boys were joined this week by Rich Antonio, VP of Business Development at Alta Southwest, Dorina Bustamante, Director of Business Development at Ritoch-Powell and Associates, and Bill Swope, Geospatial & Survey Business Development Manager at Halff Associates, Inc. It goes without saying that this week's topic is Business Development! We had a great conversation with these three BD professionals touching on business development vs marketing vs sales, how to craft a business development plan, various business development strategies/tactics and the importance of community involvement. Music for this episode by Bob Schneider!

Whether you say Shlosser or Slossher...this father and son survey team is one of a kind! We were joined this week by Dave & Nik Schlosser from Northstar Surveying, Inc. in Corvallis, Oregon. We kicked the show off with a toast of Benchmark whiskey which was recommended by the surveying Schlosser's and the rest is history. From what I remember, we talked about their military service (thank you!), pros & cons of having a family business, ways to transition ownership, risk of not having an exit plan, the importance of making time to educate and challenge your employees, overcoming the obstacle of finding & retaining survey staff, education vs experience and the importance of family! You're going to want to be adopted by the Schlosser's after this one! William Shatner is quoted. PJ is smart. BS tries to be and DD gets groped. Music for this episode by Pixies! 

Next stop...the Netherlands! The boys were joined this week by Mr. Raymond "Ray" Woering the CEO at APGLOS (Advanced Positioning GLObal Software). Ray and his team of survey wizards are making a significant impact on the mapping world. They have developed the "easiest land survey app" aptly named...you got it...Survey Wizard! This is an absolute gamechanger for their 1000's of users from around the globe. Point being, listen to this episode so you're not the last to know about it. We discussed what makes Survey Wizard different from any other survey app currently on the market, its applications including mapping, stake out, drafting and calculating, and how their clients are simplifying their lives by using it. In addition, the APGLOS team works out of a castle that dates back to 700 AD...sounds like a great place to record an upcoming Geoholics episode! A little-known fact...one-third of the Netherlands is under sea level! PJ is going green with his only means of transportation being via bike or sailboat. BS went to the zoo! DD is on the wagon...kinda...sort of! Music for this episode by The King!

Do not miss the first part of a multi-show series focusing on The Business of Land Surveying! "It has been my experience that surveyors as a group exhibit poor business practices. There are certainly exceptions, but my opinion is that poor business management has been the only reason that land surveying has not risen to the level of other professions in eyes of the public. There is no reason, after all, why surveyors should be considered with less regard than engineers, lawyers, or dentists, except for one thing – money. Engineers, lawyers, and dentists are all regarded, in general, as being better off financially than we are, and are therefore placed higher in the social stratum of society. If surveyors were perceived as being as well off, they would, over time, be held with similar esteem. We have only ourselves to blame for this fate, and good, common sense business decisions can help us elevate ourselves." - Daniel E. Beardslee. Music for this episode by AC/DC!!!

We are not worthy! Welcome to the start of the next Geoholics century! The boys were honored to be joined this week by Narelle Underwood the Surveyor General of New South Wales (NSW) and Peta Cox the National Training & Development Manager at Consulting Surveyors National and host of the Defining Boundaries Podcast. These two ladies are beyond impressive. Some of the items discussed include the state of land surveying in Australia, the responsibilities of the NSW Surveyor General, the Surveyor General Inn...yes, it's a real place, the most effective ways to promote this great profession, common global challenges, and the fact that Australia has three times more sheep than people! PJ is a jetsetter; 14 Traits of a Truly Good Person were shared, and DD saw Hamilton! Music for this episode by INXS!

Wait until you hear about this! As our good friend Roger Daltrey said..."I don't want to cause no fuss, but now I've got my "Geo" Bus". We could not have asked for a better guest for the last show of the first Geoholics century! The boys were joined this week by Dr. Timothy "Tim" Hawthorne, Associate Professor of GIS at UCF, GeoBus Founder, Explorer, Leader, Innovator & Optimist! Ironically, Dr. Tim's passion is "driving science’s next generation". Why is this ironic you ask?. He along with UCF support and that of several public partners and Lynx, a local bus company, have built the nation’s first GeoBus™! On GeoBus™ science’s next generation steps into a memorable, immersive learning lab with cool STEAM technology tools. They provide hands-on science and technology learning in maps, apps, and drones. As Dr. Tim says science is about "We vs. Me". PJ goes off the grid...again...Huddy has allergies and DD is happy to be alive. Warren Buffet's 5/25 Rule was discussed. Music for this episode by Garth Brooks!

Check this out! The Geoholics got a last-minute invitation to join our new best friends Bruno Krenski (Brazil) & Lennart Preuss (Germany) at INTERGEO 2021! These guys are crazy! Bruno is a land surveyor and entrepreneur being the Owner of Top Terra & Measuring Masters. Lennart is a BMX pro, Kaufmann für Marketingkommunikation bei Hinte Marketing & Media and an all-around great guy. We had a blast talking about all things land surveying and so much more. Heck, we made such a good impression that they invited The Geoholics to make a personal appearance at next year's event! We will make this a stop on the 2022 Geohoics World Tour. Please submit your resume and application for Tour Manager to [email protected]'re hiring! 

Talk about bringing the passion...holy cow this girl did it! We were joined this week by a fellow "Chicagoan" Juliana McMillan-Wilhoit and yes DD struggled with that mouthful! Juliana is the Principal Consultant at Tabulae Spatial Services. She likes to refer to herself as a “cartographer of change for both people and organizations.” Juliana is committed to bridging the gap and breaking down any barriers that exist between the various professions that make up the geospatial community. Some of the topics covered include discussing her unique career path, the challenge of "pivoting", the overwhelming demand for geospatial experts, leveraging geospatial technology and expertise to help mission driven organizations and why a portfolio is important. She is also passionate about career coaching and hosting networking events for the geospatial community including a virtual Mappy Hour. You'll have to listen to receive the secret invite to this awesome weekly event. BS hosts a super soft birthday party for Huddy, DD attempts to make up for his horrible lock of the week and Zig Ziglar was quoted. Music for this episode by none other than The Blues Brothers!

We were honored to have a true American hero join us for this month's Geoholics Anonymous. Mr. Patrick McDonald is an Army Veteran...in 1991 he was injured while traveling in an armored personnel carrier that rolled over resulting in severe injuries to his mid chest and lower back. During this time, he flatlined for nearly 5 minutes. Patrick is a Paralympian representing Team USA in the sport of curling. Patrick is also a competitive golfer holding the World Record for the longest drive in a wheelchair...358 yards. Patrick is also a cancer survivor. Most importantly for Patrick and what he is most proud of is being a husband to an amazing wife and a father to two amazing children. To say he is the epitome of persistence and resilience is an understatement. Neighbor Billy joined the boys for this one and did not disappoint. Music for this episode by The Mamas & The Papas!

Color us intrigued! After a well-deserved week off, we were joined this week my Mr. Rex Parry. Rex is a licensed title officer, general contractor, mortgage banker, host of the Business-to-Business radio show and passionate entrepreneur! His focus outside of his daily responsibilities is helping developing countries fight corruption and create collateral through cadastres and digital land survey records. It’s no secret that well-defined land rights are considered fundamental to growth for many reasons. Land, because of its fixed and immobile nature and the ease at which it can be transferred, is considered ideal collateral. In theory, better land rights and improved land titling should catalyze greater economic growth & stability. Most importantly, land surveyors are and have been an integral part of making this happen. BS & DD sing a duet, DD is tanner (maybe more tan?) than PJ and George Washington is quoted! Music for this episode by Chicago!!

The boys were joined this week by the one and only Swedish Dirt Guy...Dr. Martin Persson. Martin hails from Sweden where he attended the University of Gothenburg and earned an undergrad degree and PhD in Environmental Geology specializing in quick clays, GIS and landslides. He also has a hobby farm where he grows tilapia, veggies, and chickens. We learned that geophysics + hydrogeology + geology = geotechnical engineering and there are a ton of exciting opportunities for folks working in these disciplines. In fact, Martin talked about a career defining project that he is currently involved with that includes building a peninsula in a river in urban Gothenburg and construction of 100m tall buildings on 120 meters of soft clay. Beer is the unanimous drink of choice. PJ made it back (thank goodness) from his trip of a lifetime....BS forgot the coffee....DD wants a Tesla Bot and a Tesla so he'll never have to leave the house again...and the 5 dysfunctions of a team were mentioned. Music for this episode by Social Distortion!!!

Stop the presses! Anna Rios & Lauren Holland joined the boys this week to talk about the outcome of their individual surveys intended to shine a light on sexism and harassment specifically in the STEM careers. Before you say, "here we go again", be clear that this is NOT just a men vs women issue. The data was collected over the course of the last 8 months and the results that they shared are, to say the least, disturbing. We are certain that you will agree. If you're reading this, then you should listen because it means that you're curious if nothing else. It's no doubt that men and women are different and experience things differently. All people are different, communication and actions impact people in different ways. Ultimately this conversation was about "intention vs impact" and surveyors supporting surveyors creating an environment that welcomes and nurtures new workforce regardless of gender, race, background, etc. PJ is headed to Gilligan's Island. BS is back and better than ever. DD says, "get your asses in shape" and Dolly Parton is quoted. Music for this episode by Creedence Clearwater Revival!

Strap in folks! We were joined on this Geoholics Anonymous episode by Aaron Machado. Aaron is an American patriot having served the country as a US Marine, an aspiring author, a husband, father, and host of the Wetdown Podcast. Needless to say, he's got an amazing perspective on current events and life in general. Some topics discussed included Afghanistan and what it's like to be under the control of the Taliban, the ripple effects the pandemic is having on society, homelessness and a common thread, how wokeness is backfiring, effective leadership, importance of lifelong mentoring, challenges of being an entrepreneur and so much more. PJ is sailing off to make lifelong memories. Neighbor Billy co-hosted his sophomore show and did not disappoint. DD drank spotted cow. Music for this episode by Collective Soul!

“Americans never quit.” – General Douglas MacArthur. We were joined this week by two survey warriors. Tyler LaPointe (ARNG Technical Engineer NCO/HQ Squad Leader) & Keegan Lumley (USAF Engineering Journeyman), both military and civilian surveyors, took time out of their busy schedules to share their unique career paths and experiences. Topics of discussion included...economic status is a mindset, 12Tango, Captain Cain, historical roles of military surveyors, military vs civilian survey training and challenges, benefits of serving your country, specialized training received, influential mentors, deployment stories, path to licensure, and life/work balance. BS was out this week adulting. In his stead, Instagram "influencer" and subject of the recently published xyHt article titled "Generation S(urveyor)", Mr. Will Wing, LS was in the hot seat this week. Music for this episode by Red Hot Chili Peppers!

Two peas in a pod as they say. Dr. Nik Smilovsky & Parker Hinson joined us this week to talk about a number of things they are passionate about. BTW...passion = success. We touched on the desensitization of society, life on the University of Florida campus, Larry's Giant Subs, pre-modern GIS, contemporary GIS, the future of GIS and how GIS has left land surveying in the dust in many ways. Fear not...there is still hope! The Geoholics are in the top 8.5%...Dr. Nik is like a 5-day old pair of underwear...BTW...that's a compliment...PJ is going off the grid...BS has started a new job...DD has started a new job...coincidence?...and Marilyn Manson was quoted. Music for this episode by Mest!

Don't listen to this episode just because our guest this week has the most interesting name ever! Ophir Wainer is the Director of North American Business Development & Technology Implementation at 4M Analytics. If you haven't heard about 4M Analytics before now, and even if you have, you're NOT going to want to miss Ophir sharing all there is to know about this cutting-edge company. "We don’t see it, but we all use it. Every day, in every part of our lives." Mapping the Under Earth is what 4M is all about! Music for this episode by Oingo Boingo!

It's not very often you get the opportunity to chat with a true renaissance man! To say that our good friend Michael "Scooter" Schoder, PLS has lived a life of adventure would be an understatement. We took this opportunity to scratch the surface of just some of Scooter's life changing and character-building experiences. Growing up with Ann & Nancy Wilson (Heart), inventing duck farts, bear encounters, setting 1000 monuments in the frozen tundra with a team of Alaskan Natives, spending time in jail in the Congo, pulling off a mapping miracle, surviving cancer, and what it's like being a raggedy ass crazy Alaska wildman bush rat were just a few of the things we discussed. Music for this episode by Heart!!!

It's hard to believe that it's taken 90 episodes to highlight our hydrographic survey brethren. David O'Brien & David Graves from SurvTech Solutions, Inc joined us to talk about all things hydrographic/bathymetric surveying. We discussed the history of this unique profession, the different mapping applications and techniques, the challenges hydro-surveyors face on a daily basis, the different platforms and watercraft utilized, how water conditions affect the approach and deliverables, and so much more. Sir Richard Branson makes an appearance...sort of but not really. Music for this episode by Whitesnake!!

What...a...show! If you have ANY interest in the game of poker whatsoever...this episode is for you! Jaime Staples, professional poker star with over 100K Twitch followers and net winnings of over $1M joined the guys for a discussion covering all things poker. We talked about how Jaime & his brother won a $150K prop bet, how Jaime became a successful full-time poker player and is "living the dream", game basics and high-level strategies, the skyrocketing growth of online poker, his biggest "cashes" and "beats", Jaime's passion for being a poker ambassador and so much more. BS was off romancing TLK for their 10-year wedding anniversary, so the now infamous Mark Taylor (Ep 004 & GA 02) joined the crew adding some great perspective. PJ needs to go to space before he drives us crazy, and DD can't make sense of the word "vlogger". Music for this episode by ABBA!!!

Note: Our committed guest was recording from his vehicle in a rural Colorado campground hence the poor-ish audio...even PJ couldn't magically expand the bandwidth! That being said, our guest Dennis McKay, who spent over 30 years as a surveyor at the BLM, has plenty to say about the land survey profession. We touched on what he's most proud of, physical and imagined/abstract data, unknowability of measurements, geodatabases, the value of a multipurpose cadastre and augmented reality boundaries. There was a ton of information provided if you can maneuver thru the audio...I promise. Music for this episode by Harry Nilsson! GO SUNS!

Another absolute "must listen" episode! The guys were joined this week by Jorge Salcedo AIA, Jeremy Snyder PE, and Ben Shinabery LS to share their personal experiences working on Engineering Ministries International (EMI) project in El Monte, Mexico. The passion for serving and servant leadership that these three gentlemen exhibited was infectious. We talked about the specifics of this exciting project and the role each played in making it happen, how the project team came together, the importance of checking individual egos at the door, the rewards of servanthood, loving God & loving people and ways we can give back by donating our professional expertise. This was truly a rewarding episode to be a part of. Music by Café Tacvba!!!

We were joined this week by Taylor "The Map Lady" Handschuh along with guest co-host Amanda (Episode 81) Allred! Topics discussed include the genesis of The Map Lady, the great Point Cloud Trip of 2020, being free spirited, keeping up with technology (and its limitations), and the challenges of being a sole proprietor. Teaser...stay tuned for more information about Geo-Camp! Music for this episode by Grateful Dead! GO SUNS!!!

We're calling this "The Perspective of Young Surveyors - Chapter 2"! We had an absolute blast chatting with these three fine gentlemen. Ryan Werner has been surveying for about 10 years and hails from the great state of Illinois. Davis Johnston has been surveying fulltime since he graduated from the Troy University Land Surveying & Geomatics Sciences program 3 years ago. Luigi Raineri, originally from Brazile, was brave enough to join this group having only been surveying for 3 months! Three intelligent and unique perspectives coupled with DD consuming a little too much Mellow Corn made this another educational yet entertaining Geoholics episode! Music for this episode by Brooks & Dunn!!!

After an unplanned Geoholics Summer Break, the guys are back with a vengeance! We were joined this week by Ted Knaak the Founder and President of TopoDOT. Ted was not only the smartest person in the room (sorry PJ), but he's also extremely passionate about making the lives of geomatic professionals easier! TopoDOT is quickly becoming the industry standard for managing, assessing and extracting point cloud data. Ted has been working in the scanning/LiDAR realm for nearly 30 years having been mentored by Dr. Reigl himself early on in his career. PJ is planning a trip to Mars and can't name a Bruce Springsteen song; BS was found sleeping on the studio floor and DD shares a couple concussion stories! Music for this episode by The Boss!!!

We have a very special episode for you this week! Melissa Boyles, the creator and host of the wildly popular Moving Arizona podcast, risked everything by allowing Kent & Ryan to be guests on her show. This is the audio from Episode 44 of the Moving Arizona podcast. Enjoy!

What a week! Sometimes things don't quite go as planned, but with perseverance (and the help of Dr. Nik Smilovsky) anything is possible! We were joined this week by Parker Hinson & Jake Rougeaux, GISP. Parker is the GIS Lead for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) while Jake, equally the overachiever, has two jobs. His military job is being an Engineering Assistant for the South Carolina Air National Guard. Thank you for your service Jake! His civilian job is being a GIS Analyst for Larson Design Group. This being our first pure GIS show, we took advantage of our time with these two GIS experts to discuss a number of topics including defining GIS, 1854, GIS vs geospatial, vector vs raptor, the GISP certification and some of the unique projects Parker & Jake have worked on. Producer BS made an appearance and DD compares producing a podcast to conceiving a child...you don't want to miss this! Music for this episode by Motley Crue!!!