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We thought it would be helpful to provide links some of the other Caching Podcasts currently available.
If you have a new podcast to add please e-mail me at darrylw4@cacheamaniacs.com.
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sseegars also shared that the first podcasts to which he subscribed were the "Home Town Tales" and "Nocturnal." For Geocachers looking to get into podcast creation Rob recommends the bossjock studio iOS app and iRig MIC Cast as an ease mobile solution. He's also setup "Podcasting How To" information on his Podcast411 site, including a PDF for those looking to record through Skype. He also recommends his "Podcast411" and the LibSyn "The Feed" shows for people interested in creation of podcasts. |
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Sat, 22 June 2013
mtrax (he was previously on episode 87 of the original Cache-A-Maniacs series) The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 for the seventy-seventh edition of the GeoGearHeads to talk about powercaching by bicycle. Some of the information from GGH Beta.23: Gear Your Bike I (including show notes) was briefly mentioned again in this show. Some other suggested tools were Celly, Glympse, and Google Latitude. |
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Sat, 15 June 2013
The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 talk over three location-based games for the seventy-sixth edition of the GeoGearHeads, our thirteenth Randomize episode. The show started by answering some voicemail from JerseyEric about Munzee. WallaBee has been making the rounds through the Geocaching circles thanks to a post by previous guest Adrian Faulkner (a.k.a. figures). Finally, Ingress has undergone some changes making it a very different game than it had been when last mentioned on the GeoGearHeads. |
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Sat, 8 June 2013
For the seventy-fifth edition of the GeoGearHeads we're joined by ChileHead to talk about his Intercaching service. Some examples of the service in use are the "GC44E92: UK's First InterCache" (GC44E92), "Fellow's Workout - Intercache Edition" (GC49Y8M), and "Intercache: Frolic In Fairport" (GC34DQ3). |
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Sat, 1 June 2013
goblindust is our guest for the seventy-fourth edition of the GeoGearHeads to talk about his geocache hides. The Bad Cop talked a little about his finds on several of the caches -- "Go for a BLOW " (GC30EHC), "The SUPER Pages " (GC3863H), "GOAT" (GC2Q1RT), "13467 Sea-Tel Blvd." (GC41T5F), and "DR. Who." (GCW6EM) -- plus the "Pirate High Seas Adventure" (GC395WZ) event. |
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Sat, 25 May 2013
goblindust is our guest for the seventy-fourth edition of the GeoGearHeads to talk about his geocache hides. The Bad Cop talked a little about his finds on several of the caches -- "Go for a BLOW " (GC30EHC), "The SUPER Pages " (GC3863H), "GOAT" (GC2Q1RT), "13467 Sea-Tel Blvd." (GC41T5F), and "DR. Who." (GCW6EM) -- plus the "Pirate High Seas Adventure" (GC395WZ) event. |
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Sat, 18 May 2013
kcsmiths joins The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 on the the seventy-second edition of the GeoGearHeads. He wrote the "A GeoYear Streak" post for the "Trip's GeoAdventures" blog after wrapping up more than a year finding a geocache each day. Ed2Ed emailed his experience on an FTF-a-month caching steak and his use of the Project-GC web site. DudleyGrunt called in his streak across multiple geolocation games. |
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Sat, 11 May 2013
For the seventy-first edition of the GeoGearHeads ClayJar joins us to talk Scubacaching. One of the caches mentioned in the show was "The Deep Dam Cache" (GCK9PV). |
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Sat, 4 May 2013
The Developer of Geosphere joins The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 for seventieth edition of the GeoGearHeads to share some ways to get the most from the latest version. Those looking for more information should check the Geosphere Documentation and Support Forum. He was also on the Geocaching Podcast 295 for an overview of version 3. |
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Sat, 27 April 2013
For the sixty-ninth edition of the GeoGearHeads we talked with 13hache about his creative geocaches. He only has six hides ("Widdle Widow Maker," "Zero Xylem," "Skin Crawl," "Snake Eyes," "'W', n cross section," and "Barn View") but each is a high-quality cache with multiple favorite points. |
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Sat, 20 April 2013
The topic for the sixty-eighth edition of the GeoGearHeads is the gear used by our audience members. We spoke like with TheWoodenRadio who mostly uses his Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx with some help from his iPhone/iPad and Geosphere. Minnesota Boy also contacted us about his use of a Magellan eXplorist GC and iPhone. The Bad Cop, DarrylW4, and TheWoodenRadio also talked about the Rove (available through indiegogo), the Garmin Oregon 600 and 650 as to how they might change workflows for Geocachers in the future. |
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Sat, 13 April 2013
The sixty-seventh edition of the GeoGearHeads took a little turn from the Geocaching-focus to talk with Rich Harmon about the tPod line. The Program Manager at Tellurex told us about the Smithsonian's "Design with the Other 90%" and his World Pot concept. The tPod1 was funded through a Kickstarter Project but is available to purchase and ship now. The beta version of the tPod 5 is available now, but Rich shared information about the redesigned version which they hope to bring to a Kickstarter project within 6 weeks and deliver about October 2013. He also talked about their special Battery Pack designed to be charged by the low, variable voltage of the tPod1. He also shared that a single teacandle in the tPod1 only yields about 700mAh – only about half a charge for most common smartphones. |
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Sat, 6 April 2013
John Robb (of Cache At Night who caches under teamvoyagr and was last on "GGH 058: Caching by UV Light") for the sixty-sixth edition of the GeoGearHeads to talk about lights for Geocachers. Before that discussion began we heard from NativTxnabout her favorite weatherproof labels:
The Bad Cop also mentioned the "Weather Proofing Munzees" video by Cache Continuum and the vinyl Munzee stickers now offered in the Munzee Store. Following some great information from John Robb he recommended their blog for more information about flashlights, headlamps, and more. For those wanting to get into a little more serious information the Candle Power Forurms is his recommendation. |
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Sat, 30 March 2013
The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 tackle five questions from the GeoGearHeads' audience for the eleventh Randomize, and the sixty-fifth edition of the GeoGearHeads. The first question came from Minnesota Boy about the "GeoGearHeads 2013 Traveler Race." Next was NoNameYet202 who shared that he purchased the Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro to have a rugged smartphone and avoid the dry bags mentioned on GGH063. HotRod205 shared feedback about his use of Avery White WeatherProof Labels for Laser Printers 15513 for his Munzees in response to our discussion of QR Codes on GGH061. Going all the way back to "GGH Beta.40 Wet Device Recovery," TeamDAAK asked our opinion on two methods he used to recover wet feature phones in the past. The final topic came from Apty who was looking for more quality in cache hides and whether a rating system might help. DarrylW4 mention the poor response for the ratings on Opencaching.com and the availability of third party tools like GCVote. |
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Sat, 23 March 2013
For the sixty-fourth edition of the GeoGearHeads Veronica Belmont (of "Tekzilla," "Sword & Laser," and more) joined The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 to talk about location-based gaming and its future. The conversation began with a question from previous guest AirRaidFan (see "GGH 062: AirRaidFan" for his episode) about the potential of location without GPS. Then Groundspeak's Wherigo was brought up as an early attempt at a platform and Munzee and Quest'n Go as alternatives to Geocaching. Some AR games currently available -- including CodeRunner, Ingress, and Shadow Cities -- were mentioned, as well as some Layar based projects (Operation SC Revelation and stiktu). Options for control of objects in the real world like the Parrot, Griffin, and Fighting Walrus Radio were briefly discussed. The potential for new technology such as Google's Glass excited the panel as well as the possibility of apps like Zombies, Run! to motivate people to be more active. |
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Sat, 16 March 2013
For the sixty-third edition of the GeoGearHeads The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 talk about some of the tools they carry as they go Geocaching. Some of the favorite items mentioned were the Telescoping Space Pen, Sharpie Mini Marker, Swiss Army Knife Super Tinker, and the Leatherman multitools. Referring back to the batteries on shows Beta.01 and Beta.02, they talked about using the PowerSkin PoP’n, Monoprice External Battery Pack and Charger, Energizer XP2000A, and Energizer Ultimate Lithium Batteries. Dry bags/cases were also suggested, including those from Overboard and Seattle Sports. A couple of bag mentioned were the PowerBag Backpack by Ful (reviewed on CAMR: PowerBag) and Timbuk2 Messenger Bags. They wrapped up with some accessories to take care of some minor pest issues on the trail; OFF! Botanicals Towelettes, OFF! Deep Woods Insect Repellent Towelettes, Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Relief Stick, and The Tick Key. |
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Sat, 9 March 2013
AirRaidFan joins us for the sixty-second edition of the GeoGearHeads to talk about his hides and why they might be favorites of many Finders. The discussion began talking about last year's "Falls of The Ohio Extreme Hike 2012" (GC3VDP3) event and the YouTube video by CWGladstone. Then we lead into his Earthcaches with the most favorite points; "Groom Mining District" (GC2GHE8), "Playa" (GC2GP44), "Mammoth Cave, The World's Longest Cave" (GCPAF5), and "Falls Of The Ohio" (GCPAF1). Next up for discussion were a couple of multicaches; "Bronze" (GC1DCJ2) and "Buechel Train Depot - 1898" (GCG9QT), followed by the "Ashes to Dust (a grave story)" (GC1B9J3) puzzle cache and "Arf's Patch Reef Beach (GC)" (GCKDET) traditional cache. |
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Sat, 2 March 2013
The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 take on QR Codes for the sixty-first edition of the GeoGearHeads. They covered some basics before moving into feedback. First was TheWoodenRadio talking about the use of QR Codes in the Maryland Geocaching Society's Cache Across Maryland event. Next was an email from juris1c about a cool use for a puzzle cache at the "Even Penguins Don't Talk To Me 2013" (GC43RZ3), and one log in particular to describe it for English Speakers. Cyphrex contacted us about creating a QR Code based hunt in his backyard for the children using QR Generator. The last bit from our audience came from Wayward Wanderers who mentioned a few things and asked about Munzee issues in his area. That was followed up by some discussion of the new Social Munzees. OBXGeek weighed in on that topic through Google+. Back on Geocaching, DarrylW4 talked a little about his long-overdue "Quick Trackable Logging By QR Code" blog post. For ease, QuickMarkwas suggested as the easiest recommendation for a QR Code reader as it supports many common platforms. The following tools to generate QR Codes were listed in that post:
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Sat, 23 February 2013
northernpenguin joins us again (he previously joins us for GGH Beta.28: Caching Cameras I) to talk about the "Ontario Trails Project" the sixtieth edition of the GeoGearHeads. We also talked about the start of the "GeoGearHeads 2013 Traveler Race which starts on the first. |
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Sat, 16 February 2013
The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 are back for the fifty-ninth edition of the GeoGearHeads and the tenth Randomize show. We kicked off this show with a voicemail from Superted about last week's show and his attempt at his first UV cache -- "Spot to Spot!!!" (GC45BCA). We also heard from previous guest jeepin_idaho about an article of an interesting application of QR codes. Next was more discussion about the "GeoGearHeads 2013 Traveler Race" which starts on March first. Info and instructions are now posted so get your travelers entered early so they can get out early and earn more point! Xpunkx, host of the "Geocaching Podcast," talked about the new Garmin GGZ format. We also read the comment from Robert Lipe, previously on "GGH Beta.30: GPSBabel," on the GPSTracklog article. |
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Fri, 15 February 2013
Welcome to the GeoGearHeads 2013 Traveler Race! We've partnered with TB-Run.com to power the first GeoGearHeads sponsored race. The goal of these travelers is to meet as many Geocachers as possible along their travels while sharing Geocaching tips and tricks between March 1, 2013 and September 1, 2013. Each traveler earns a point for each unique cacher who submits a log to it. Since this is intended to be fun for everyone (as well as sharing some Geocaching knowledge) you are encouraged to submit multiple travelers, each with its own tip or trick. We hope you're able to participate by either moving a trackable item or releasing one yourself. Perhaps you'll be fortunate enough to do both! Here's how to enter the race;
If you have a prize which requires other arrangements (e.g. electronic delivery) please contact us at GeoGearHeads@CacheAManiacs.com. The prizes donated to the race will be distributed to the leading traveler owners based on the score for top travelers as determined by TB-Run.com. Each traveler owner is eligible for one prize regardless of the number of travelers entered. Our current Prize Pool includes:
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Sat, 9 February 2013
On episode fifty-eighth of the GeoGearHeads we talk with John Robb (of Cache At Night who caches under teamvoyagr) about geocaching with UV lights. For more about UV and IR caching check the "Ultra Violet and Infrared Night Caches" on their blog. For those looking to get into night caching, check the BFL Boot Camp hosted by the Toronto Area Geocachers. |
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Sat, 2 February 2013
For the fifty-seventh edition of the GeoGearHeads our hosts (The Bad Cop and DarrylW4) talked about using technology to support Geocaching events. For loading GPSRs during events they spoke about "" (check our show Beta.30) and "GSAK." We also talked about getting the information to smartphones including use of services like "DropBox" (check our show Beta.50). DarrylW4 generally recommends attendees use "Geo Bucket" or "Looking4Cache Free" for iOS (though he prefers "Geocaching with Geosphere") and "CacheSense Demo" or "Neongeo - Demo" (check our show 56). |
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Sat, 26 January 2013
For the fifty-sixth edition of the GeoGearHeads we're joined by AZtech, forum moderator for NeonGeo. The Geocaching app for Android devices is available from the Google Play Store as a full, paid version or in a trial version. AZtech provided several screenshots used during this show's recording and we suggest watching the YouTube for the visual as he talks about the features. He also answered questions from JerseyEric and Nighthawk700 in the 70 minute long show. |
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Sat, 19 January 2013
For the fifty-fifth edition of the GeoGearHeads we spoke with Bells Angels about NFC and his "Can you NFC me?" GC3QBN7 cache. He recommends Android users check out the "NFC TagWriter by NXP" ("NFC TagInfo by NXP" for reading) and "Tasker" apps. More discussion about using NFC can be found in our previous Beta.47 and Beta.48 shows. We also heard from TheWoodenRadio on last week's discussion of wool socks. |
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Sat, 12 January 2013
Our ninth Randomize edition played out for the fifty-fourth edition of the GeoGearHeads. We started with the news from Garmin of their new Oregon 600 series GPSRs. GPS Tracklog included some video in their CES 2013 – Hands on, videos & reactions post. Next we covered options for TeamOrville who was looking to read a GPX file on a Mac. We mentioned running GSAK (her usual program on Windows) through Apple's included Boot Camp virtual machines (e.g. VirtualBox, Parallels Desktop for Mac, and VMWare Fusion). We also mentioned loading through GPSBabel (featured on GGH Beta.30). Then there were two options through the Mac App Store; Geocache Manager (publisher website) and iCaching (publisher website). We also heard from UnNamed Mike asking about Geocaching.com Reviewer tools. Then we wrapped with a question about hiking boots from Nighthawk700 and a response from debaere. |
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Cacheline for Sunday, January 6, 2013 reports on Garmin's listing of four new Oregon models via their website: |
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Sat, 5 January 2013
Noted hider JJBarretts2 joins hosts The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 for the fifty-second show. He's also created a FaceBook group -- "Cool Geocache Creations" -- to share some creative caches. |
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Sat, 29 December 2012
ClickChik returns to talk about Earthcaching for the fifty-first beta show. First, we mentioned a couple of things from the previous edition of the GeoGearHeads, including the iOS version of Base Camp and the TUAW article on iOS 6 upgrade rates. A couple events were mentioned in the course of the show; "2nd International EarthCache Event" (GC3JG9V) and "International EarthCache Day" on October 13, 2013. ClickChik also recommends getting a Geocaching.com Premium Membership and checking out Earthcache.org and National Park Service. |
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Sat, 22 December 2012
Episode fifty-one is a discussion about the future of location tech and gaming. The session opens with a very complimentary voicemail from smile makers (who had been featured on episode 257 of the original Cache-A-Maniacs). We also heard from Ed2Ed about the TB-Run and TB-Rescue sites. The real conversation starts with former guest (Beta.08) Rich Owings's "GPS Predictions for 2013" article from GPSTracklog. Later on we're joined by debaere for a discussion about location-based gaming, mostly Ingress and Wherigo. |
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Sat, 15 December 2012
For the fiftieth beta show The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 talk about how Geocachers make DropBox (referral links for The Bad Cop & DarrylW4) work for them. Before we got into that topic we had a voicemail about the new "gadgetcaches" YouTube channel by WVTim (featured on Beta.41). We also heard from darkman2371 about the Google_Map_V3 macro for GSAK. NoNameYet202 also wrote to remind us of the Geotribes site and how he uses DropBox to sync his GSAK databases. |
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Sat, 8 December 2012
For the forty-ninth beta show The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 continue with the random selection of topics from Beta.48. A voicemail from DudleyGrunt following up from last week's discussion on cross posting. Next we heard from ripperjack369 about a quality series of caches. TheWoodenRadio contacted us about carrying bags to perform a little CITO and help with camo of your caching activity. Nighthawk700 asked about caching games. Next was a question from UrbanGeo53 about printing a map with a list of caches (we had a discussion on Google+ as well). Our last question came from kenna4u about UV materials. We also talked about Groundspeak retiring Geocaching Challenges, the article on Mobile Apps 4 Biz titled "Salvage That Water Damaged Phone" as a follow up to Beta.40, the new Communities on Google+, and Qualcomm's new battery efficient NFC chip. |
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Wed, 5 December 2012
Cacheline for Monday, December 4, 2012 reports on Groundspeak Retiring Geocaching Challenges. |
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Sat, 1 December 2012
Beta episode forty-eight contains a broad range of subjects submitted by our great audience! The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 kicked off the show with feedback from Will IB Ready. They also mentioned the Samsung Ad brought up in Beta.47 and the GeoGearHeads on the new CacheFace network. We also heard from Lafitefl about his luck in being routed near some caches by WVTim, then their efforts to find "The Library" (GC2WCV0), "Gadget Cache" (GC333J2), "Widget" (GC2WX5B) and others after hearing him on Beta.41. WVTim himself then emailed us about Beta.46 and how he's been busy since his show working with fellow Cachers about building their own Gadget caches. *TnT* shared his though on making NFCs as a shortcut for a puzzle cache, making it accessible to just about everyone. We had another story about an accidental find from lookforgeo. JR and Juju emailed about their use of DropBox to keep their GSAK databases up-to-date. Both schnider and debaere wrote in to ask about the "Beta" tag for GeoGearHead episodes. After the drawing, NoNameYet202 asked about stats packages like FindStatGen, BadgeGen, MyGeocachingProfile.com, and cachestat. DarrylW4 added the cross-platform GCStatistic tool. xpunkx called in to ask about possible tools to handle geotagged photos and tied them with logs. Though neither The Bad Cop or DarrylW4 knew of a solution, DarrylW4 mentioned the GeoJournal Mac app as the closest thing to meet xpunkx's desire. Next we heard from Ed2Ed by email about the "Cat Friends - Lucky" (TB4999F) traveler which was showing up in the wrong cache. Lastly we had a voicemail from JerseyEric about cross-listing caches. |
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Sat, 24 November 2012
The crew from the Geocaching Podcast join in for the forty-seventh beta show. The Bad Cop, DarrylW4, HeadHardHat, and xpunkx talk about considerations when giving gifts to geocachers (or potential geocachers). This show doesn't talk so much about gift ideas, but things to consider before giving that person their gift. The Geocaching Podcast goes an annual gift guide, scheduled this year for episode 280. They begin with feedback from Nighthawk700 about a posting by Bruce of Cachesense about pricing. The demo version is free to try, while the full version is currently only $5US in the Play Store. An audio comment from jeepin_idaho prompted some discussion about NFC (and likely a full show in the future). |
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Sat, 17 November 2012
The Geocacher known for the "Totally Tubular" hides joins us for Beta.46. Dayspring's series includes;
We also heard from several Cachers about last week's GSAK & PQs episode. NoNameYet202 called in about his "autoupdater" macro. TheWinterTrio emailed to suggest working with fellow cachers (including the GSAK forums) and using the "PlacedPQ" macro to help select the date for your PQs. searchjaunt suggested GSAK users who want to take their GSAK databases into the field look at "GDAK," "GSAK addon for Locus," or "IGeoKnife." Our last bit of GSAK feedback came from Hakuin who suggested Mac Users might look at "iCaching" as a native alternative to GSAK. |
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Sat, 10 November 2012
vbpad joins hosts The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 forty-fifth beta show to talk about GSAK and Pocket Queries. vbpad had previously been a guest on the Original Cache-A-Maniacs series, episode 221. He will also be teaching at the Advanced Geocaching: GSAK & OpenStreetMap" (GC3Y78A) event. This show was inspired by "Hakuin's question on loading caches into GSAK. debaere also emailed about the possibility of GSAK being made available on other platforms. Based on the item 17 from the GSAK FAQ, and some conversation, the panel decided it wasn't likely. Finally, a voicemail from Anteaus asked about favorite GSAK Macros. |
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Sat, 3 November 2012
Our forty-fourth beta show talks about Earthcaching and the gear to help you. Before we talked with ClickChik we had a stack of feedback to address. yraft kicked off the feedback mentioning the Tread Lightly campaign in response to our Beta.42 show. debaere called in to let us know that the Google speech recognizer runs on the phone as of Android 4.1, a correction to DarrylW4's comments in Beta.43. Lafitefl and Nighthawk700 shared their stories relating to that show as well. Finally we fielded questions from TeamOrville and *TnT* on CacheSense for Android. Moving into Earthcaching we started with some questions by Lafitefl which we answered using "3.2. Logging of Non-Physical Geocaches" and "5.4. Creating an EarthCache: Additional Tips" of Groundspeak's Help Center, and "GSA EarthCache Guidelines." We also heard from kristaandgeoff and Nighthawk700about what's in their Earthcache Kit. |
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Sat, 27 October 2012
The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 gab without any guest for the forty-third beta show, the sixth Randomized edition. They started with a topic submitted by Brightblades about finding containers in good hiding spots. During a conversation about Siri's odd pronunciation of "Geocaching" they talked about The Travel Bugs and their song "To Whom It May Concern." They talked about using QR Codes to simplify logging of trackables and caches. Of course the new iPad mini was discussed as a geocaching tool. As were reports by Android Central on 32GB 3G Nexus 7 pricing, the Verge on the manual for the unannounced Nexus 10, and SKUs for the unannounced Nexus 4. They also talked about the release of the Microsoft Surface and its possibility of being used for geocaching. |
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Sat, 20 October 2012
We're joined by jeepin_idaho of the 4x4 Podcast to talk about gear for Geocachers and their Off-Highway Vehicles. He a couple of posts -- "Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus Adventure Kit" and "Ram Mount for Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Installation" -- from his podcast site. Some of the products he suggested were the dual battery kits, gravity water filters, Reliance Aqua-Tainer, Chuck Box, Fun Treks guides, and EveryTrail. |
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Sat, 13 October 2012
In the forty-first beta show hosts The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 are joined by WVTim. He's worked some of his ideas with fellow cachers (including Dayspring) and shared some details about building "Gadget Cache" (GC333J2), "Up, Periscope !" (GC3NQW0), and "Hi-Tech Cache" (GC2WCA2). Some other gadget caches by WVTIM are; "Widget" (GC2WX5B), "The Library" (GC2WCV0), "The Quick and the Dead !" (GC37YH6), "Take a Deep Breath" (GC3QQGD), "Faster!Faster!Faster!" (GC3NE22), "Eat Mor Chikin" (GC3V5KN), and "Evolution of the Rest Stop !" (GC33NAZ). WVTim enjoys exchanging ideas and helping fellow geocachers build more interesting hides. Contact him through his profile on Geocaching.com. |
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Tue, 9 October 2012
Listen to our intervew with quadsinthemudd out of Washington. His blog can be found at mrquads.blogspot.com. Listen in as he talks about his extensive geocaching experiences. Quadsinthemudd started with a Nextel i7, and has used the following GPSrs: Garmin eMap, Garmin Legend, Garmin Oregon 300, Garmin Oregon 450, and Garmin Oregon 550. He also uses NeonGeo on his Android phone, and wants to try CacheSense. Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS
Social Media:  Email: Connections@CacheAManiacs.com Date Recorded: October 1, 2012 Recorded by: DarrylW4 Show Notes: debaere |
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Sat, 6 October 2012
Technology journalist Andy Ihnatko (of the Chicago Sun-Times, TWIT, and The Ihnatko Almanac) joins The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 for a discussion about recovering electronic devices after getting wet. Andy tested several technique in his article "Salvage Techniques for Wet Electronics" including use of Fresh Step Crystals and the specialize The Dry & Store device. In that discussion we mentioned comments on Google+ by Adorfer about recovering his gear dunked while "...walking in high waders inside a former factory for aggricultural fertilizers in the basement of the sulfur storage...." |
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Mon, 1 October 2012
Cacheline for Sunday, September 30, 2012 summarizes the new Munzee support in CacheSense for Android version 2.7. More information is available from the release notes. |
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Sat, 29 September 2012
Our thirty-ninth beta show is another Randomize edition with hosts The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 covering a number of issues. The first item was feedback from xpunkx about using GSAK to load images into the Magellan eXplorist units. Next was a topic submitted by CraigRat -- distracted driving. We talked a little about AT&T's new "It Can Wait" site and "DriveMode" apps for Android and Blackberry. We also mentioned the "Griffin Drivesafe" app for iOS users which contains information about driver laws in various locations. Our hosts moved to discussions of Munzee including the new NFC Tags for Android Users, the dfx.at Munzee to GPX converter, and the CacheMania post "Garmin Will Buy Munzee.com." The new HTC 8X and 8S Windows Phone 8 devices were mentioned, along with the new Nook HD and Nook HD+. The hosts also talked a little about some of the tear-down information on Apple's new Lightning Connector and the chips required in the cable. |
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Sat, 22 September 2012
Steve of TheWinterTrio joins The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 to talk about waypoints, points of interest, and paperless caching for the thirty-eighth beta show. |
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Sat, 15 September 2012
Hosts The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 are back talking about a variety of topics. We started out with feedback on GSAK. We mentioned some detailed instructions from listener TheWinterTrio on using the field notes from Geosphere in GSAK; We also mentioned some of the new products announced in the smartphone and tablet space. Those were the Apple iPhone 5, Apple iPod Touch, Nokia Lumia 920, Nokia Lumia 820, Motorola RAZR HD, Motorola RAZR MAXX HD, Motorola RAZR M, and the updated Amazon Kindle Line. |
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Sat, 8 September 2012
Hosts The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 talk about using smartphone and tablets for Geocaching without mobile data service on the thirty-sixth beta show. Above all else, we talked about the importance of the Pocket Queries which are only available on Geocaching.com to Premium Members. The Official Geocaching App (from Groundspeak) is available for Android, iPhone, and Windows Phone. Other specific apps we mentioned for iOS users were Geosphere, Looking4Cache, and GeoBucket. On Android, cachers will want to check out c:geo, CacheSense, and NeonGeo. |
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Sat, 1 September 2012
For the thirty-fifth beta show we talk with Adrian Faulkner (a.k.a. figures) about why Geocachers should use GSAK. He wrote the article "5 Reasons Every Geocacher Could Benefit From GSAK" on GPS Tracklog. |
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Sat, 25 August 2012
We bring on some special guest hosts for the thirty-fourth beta show to talk about moving or adding a smartphone to your geocaching. The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 are joined by HeadHardHat (Geocaching Podcast, Geosnippits, & RVNN's Geocaching World) and xpunkx (Geocaching Podcast). |
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Sat, 18 August 2012
Brand 44's Ed O'Brien joins us on the thirty-third beta show to talk about the Geomate Jr. acquisition and more Geomate products. |
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Sat, 11 August 2012
We bring on some special guest hosts for the thirty-second beta show to talk about moving or adding a GPSR to geocaching when you've started on a Smartphone. The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 are joined by HeadHardHat (Geocaching Podcast, Geosnippits, & RVNN's Geocaching World) and xpunkx (Geocaching Podcast). |
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Tue, 7 August 2012
Listen to our intervew with The Mad Cow out of Ohio, recorded from the Midwest Geobash 2012.The Mad Cow started caching with a Handspring Visor, then moved on to a Garmin eTrex. Now he caches with a Garmin Colorado 300 and a Galaxy Nexus. His dream location for geocaching is London, England, and recommends the Pittsburgh PAas a great caching location. Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS
Social Media: Email: Connections@CacheAManiacs.com Date Recorded: July 28, 2012 Recorded by: DarrylW4 Show Notes: debaere |
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Sat, 4 August 2012
For the thirty-first beta show we cover another spattering of random topics. The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 start with information about Groundspeak's URL shortening service for Geocaching.com and Waymarking.com at coord.info. They moved on to the viewer suggested topic of hiding a first geocache. The Bad Cop also talked about Apple's Podcasts app for iOS. The show wrapped after DarrylW4 talked about the PowerBag Sling by ful he's reviewing, and the Backpack by ful and Messenger by ful he purchased. |
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Sat, 28 July 2012
The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 are joined in their Google+ Hangout On Air by Robert Lipe, Creator of GPSBabel -- the engine behind many of the programs we use as Geocachers. |
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Tue, 24 July 2012
Listen to our intervew with Ladybug Kids out of Alaska. He tells stories from some of his many caching trips around the world during his 8 years as a cacher, and shares some great tips for meeting local cachers while travelling. He talks about these caches: Barrel of Monkeys (GCX3F3) and Asterix in Monschau (GC23GT2). He uses the Garmin Oregon 450 and the Garmin Nuvi 1450. He used to use a Magellan SporTrak. They also talk about Blackberry smart phones using CacheSense, and caching with Palm Pilot PDAs. He uses Geocaching Swiss Army Knife (GSAK)for cache trip planning. Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS
Social Media: Email: Connections@CacheAManiacs.com Date Recorded: July 20, 2012 Recorded by: DarrylW4 Show Notes: debaere |
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Sat, 21 July 2012
The Bad Cop return (from a car driven my WitzEnd) for the twenty-ninth beta show to talk with Snicker from Munzee. DarrylW4 and the Bad Cop, both whom use Munzee, talked about some of the changes since they started playing the game and got some info about Munzee. It's currently available on Android and iOS but coming soon to Windows Phone. You can follow Munzee on FaceBook, Google+, and Twitter. |
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Sat, 14 July 2012
While the Bad Cop is away Witzend (the Bad Cop's cohost for Caching in the NorthWest) fills in as we're joined by northernpenguin for a conversation about cameras for geocaching on beta show twenty-eighth. You can find northernpenguin's work on Flickr, 500px, tumblr, and GregoryPleau.com. Some of the other sites referenced in this episode were Darryl's Photography4Cachers blog posts, Peak Design, and Trey Ratcliff's Stuck in Customs. |
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Tue, 10 July 2012
Listen to our intervew with McCutchan Cache Clan out of New Zealand. He started caching with an automotive GPS: Navman iCN 520, but now caches with a Garmin Colorado 400i and his Samsung Galaxy IIS. His favourite hide is Genesis Power (Waikato) (GCQD7N). He recommends the night cache A Night of Terror in the Hakarimatas (Waikato) (GCZ3AX). Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS
Social Media: Email: Connections@CacheAManiacs.com Date Recorded: June 29, 2012 Recorded by: DarrylW4 Show Notes: debaere |
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Sat, 7 July 2012
We talk with e6c about the two caches he sent into space for the twenty-seventh beta episode. We spoke with him for the original Cache-A-Maniacs series on episode 233 as he was preparing for this second launch. That second launch took place at the Geocache in Space "L.E.I.F." MMXII Launch Party! (GC3M45Z) where he included the www.CacheAManiacs.com in Space! (TB4QENA) traveler (which will be joining the Bad Cop at a couple of events before going free somewhere in Washington). Video from this launch is available on YouTube and HeadHardHat also did a video on the event. e6c used a SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger 2 as the onboard tracking device for the vehicle. The payload also included the Drift HD170 Stealth, Kodak Zi6, and Garmin Foretrex 101. |
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Sat, 30 June 2012
Special guest HeadHardHat returns for the twenty-sixth beta show to talk about the gear we personally use in our caching. Before that discussion we talked about an interesting conversation on Google+ about the Microsoft Surface and the potential of the Google Nexus 7for Geocachers. Below are links to the gear currently used by our panel:
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Tue, 26 June 2012
Listen to our intervew with geekbilly out of Georgia. geekbilly started geocaching in September 2010 as an activity to do with his kids. He likes caches that are historical, and make you think. He started with an HP Palm Pre, but now uses a Garmin Oregon 450, and an Apple iPhone. Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS
Social Media: Email: Connections@CacheAManiacs.com Date Recorded: June 23, 2012 Recorded by: DarrylW4 Show Notes: debaere |
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Sat, 23 June 2012
This week we talked about several smaller topics on the twenty-fifth beta show. We started with talk about the new Apple iOS and Google Maps. Then we got into the news of new Surface tablets from Microsoft. Finally we discussed some new battery and charging options (including the Portable Energy Station, Mophie, Monoprice, nPower PEG, and tPOD1). |
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Sat, 16 June 2012
We're back with a Google+ Hangout On Air for the twenty-fourth beta show with HeadHardHatto talk about gear for caching with your recreational vehicle. Some links mentioned on this episode were:
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Sat, 9 June 2012
The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 tackle some of the accessories for bicycling cachers on the twenty-third beta episode. Of course handlebar mounts and cases are a must. RAM Mountshas options for most devices and vehicles. Some options discussed for smartphones were:
We also talked a little about Herchenroder's questions on charging via the bike's motion. Some of the dynamo hub options mentioned were Biologic's Joule II Dynamo Hub 20" Wheel Set and ReeCharge Power Pack, the Bike2Power, and the Schmidt Maschinenbau products. An interesting posting titled "Bicycle iPhone and USB Charging" is an interesting read for those interested in converting their bike. |
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Sat, 2 June 2012
For the twenty-second beta episode we performed our first test of the Google+ Hangouts On Air with special guest ACFever. He works for the Bloomington Illinois Police and is a member of the Central Illinois Geocaching Association and joined us to talk about safety considerations when using social media. Some of the links mentioned in the show or are useful references are:
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Sat, 26 May 2012
We're talking with sparrows_gold (of Maribell Associates, Inc.) about First Aid Apps on the twenty-first beta show. Here are some of the apps for both Android and iOS we found:
Check the American Heart Association's website for some classes first aid available within the United States. |
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Sat, 12 May 2012
Our nineteenth beta show looks at vehicle navigation GPSRs and apps. We started with some feedback from OBXGeek about events beyond the GC101. We also heard from Nighthawk700 and Yawppy on the Vehicle Navigation GPSRs and Apps. We mentioned the Griffin DriveSafe app for iOS in the show as a good, free resource for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch users as to local laws on mobile use. |
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Thu, 10 May 2012
Cacheline for Wednesday, May 9, 2012 talks about the new National Geographic TOPO maps for Magellan eXplorist 310, 510, 610, and 710 GPSRs. |
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Sat, 5 May 2012
We try something new for our eigteenth beta episode -- a random assortment of topics submitted by Listeners. Nativtxn shared more on the Columbus app from last week, and on CacheSense and their YouTube tutorials. automattack shared some of the features of Neongeo he likes. jeepin_idaho wrote in with a little information about outdoor clothes for professional outdoor guides. K9 Crew asked for some discussion on cache placement. Bear_Left replied to some of the Google+ comments about tech clothing and cache hints. Team Monkeyboy wrote in about the new Geocaching.com site updates and the changes to the guidelines. Our final contribution came from Lafitefl asking about how much hint is too much hint, and issues with loading TOPO maps onto his Oregon 450. |
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Sat, 28 April 2012
For beta episode seventeen we're joined by CraigRat of Android Cachingto talk about Geocaching Apps for Android. Some of the many apps available are:
Thanks to David_Wright, EagleScout1968, and Nighthawk700 for their input on the apps they use. |
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Tue, 24 April 2012
Cacheline for Tuesday April 24, 2012 takes a look the changes on Geocaching.com. This brief starts with the changes to the Cache Placement Guidelines/Requirements made yesterday and mentions the blog post on the subject by Firennice. Geocaching.com received another round of updates today including a "Submit a New Cache Listing" wizard. |
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Sat, 21 April 2012
We're joined again by Lookout Lisa for our sixteenth beta release on Hosting Geocaching 101s. We received several items under feedback this time including juris1c with "raumbezug - Interaktive Karten - OpenStreetMap - Garmin" as a source for European OSM Garmin support, jeepin_idaho talking about "Glympse," Team Nine Lives on FRS/GMRS, and M-T-P with the True Utility Telepen Telescopic Pen. |
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Wed, 18 April 2012
Cacheline for Tuesday April 17, 2012 mentions the blog post on MadCacher.com stating that their parent company (Leeward Coast LLC) has purchased NaviCache.com. |
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Sat, 14 April 2012
This week we return to Groundspeak's headquarters to talk with Moun10Bike about trackables. |
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Sat, 7 April 2012
Our fourteenth beta show talks about OpenStreetMaps. We suggested listeners interested in becoming involved in the community check out their Beginners' guide and video tutorials. For those looking to install OSM on their GPSRs, they have a couple pages for Garmin and Magellan users. Listeners looking for more on OpenStreetMaps might also want to download episode 245 of the Geocaching Podcast. |
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Sat, 31 March 2012
For the thirteenth installment of the GeoGearHeads we talk about some basics of caching with a smartphone. We listed some of the apps available for geocachers, including:
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Wed, 28 March 2012
Cacheline for Wednesday March 28, 2012 covers Geocaching.com's March 28th Site Update. |
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Sat, 24 March 2012
We're back in our home studios for beta release 12 to talk about communication in the field. Some of the technologies discussed were Family Radio Service (FRS), General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS), Short Message Service (SMS), and Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS). We also talked again about the DeLorme inReach which had its own show on Beta.03. |
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Sat, 17 March 2012
Our tenth beta show was recorded from Groundspeak talking about their Geocaching Live API. |
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Tue, 13 March 2012
Cacheline for Tuesday March 13, 2012 covers Geocaching.com's March 13th Site Update and IowaAdmin's post on changes to Challenge Cache Guidelines. |
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Sat, 10 March 2012
We talked with Lookout Lisa (who had been interviewed in the original Cache-A-Maniacs series on episode 123) about Geocaching 101 events for our tenth beta episode. Some suggestions for resources helpful in your prep of a Geocaching 101 event are Geocaching.com's "Geocaching and Education" and "Introduction to Geocaching Presentation," Geocacher University, SlideFinder, and slideshare. |
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Sat, 3 March 2012
Beta episode nine hits the feed with a conversation about Evernote in Geocaching. We're joined by fellow Podcaster XpunkX of the Geocaching Podcast and . He also created a GSAK Macro titled "Export Mystery Caches to Evernote." |
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Tue, 28 February 2012
Listen to our interview with jeepin_idaho out of New York. He was previously interviewed on epsiode 86 of the Original Cache-A-Maniacs series, and hosts The 4x4 Podcast. He discusses geocaching in the military, the geocaching community in South Korea, and his adventures with off-roading. He caches with a Samsung Galaxy Nexus using the Geocaching.com Android App, and C:Geo. He also uses a Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx. His favourite hide in Korea is: Flight "Out Of" Control (GC1YV5F), and his oldest hide from 2002 is The Abyss formerly of the Vault Series (GCHW1R). Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS
Social Media: Email: Connections@CacheAManiacs.com Date Recorded: February 3, 2011 Recorded by: DarrylW4 Show Notes: debaere |
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Mon, 27 February 2012
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Mon, 27 February 2012
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Sat, 25 February 2012
For the eighth beta release we grabbed Rich Owings of GPS Tracklog to talk about the technology of the GPS. |
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Thu, 23 February 2012
Cacheline for Wednesday, February 22, 2012 covers Groundspeak's announcement of the 10th Annual Cache In Trash Out Weekend |
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Sat, 18 February 2012
We release beta episode seven of the GeoGearHeads talking about dealing with software upgrades. |
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Wed, 15 February 2012
Cacheline for the evening of Wednesday, February 15, 2012 talks about LightSquared's government blocks from the NTIA (via The Verge) and FCC (via The Verge) to launching their LTE service. |
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Wed, 15 February 2012
Cacheline for the morning of Wednesday, February 15, 2012 summarizes the changes in yesterday's updates to Geocaching.com. |
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Tue, 14 February 2012
Cacheline for Tuesday, February 14, 2012 summarized Eric Schudiske's "New Geocaching.com Maps" posting to Groundspeak's Latitude 47 blog. |
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Tue, 14 February 2012
Cacheline is the Cache-A-Maniacs news briefs feature. Releases of this feature will cover news of interested to the Geocaching Community as that information becomes available. Subscribe to the feed: Email: Cacheline@CacheAManiacs.com
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Tue, 14 February 2012
Listen to our interview with vante from Michigan. He started caching in October 2004, and reminisces about an earlier time in geocachings history, the changes in the sport, and those "ah ha!" moments. He started caching with the Garmin eTrex Legend, and now caches primarily with an iPhone 4S and a Garmin Oregon 550T. One of his favourite caches is the "Johnny's Cash" (GCJE17) virtual at Johnny Cash's gravesite. Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS
Social Media: Email: Connections@CacheAManiacs.com Date Recorded: January 6, 2011 Recorded by: DarrylW4 Show Notes: debaere |
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Sat, 11 February 2012
The need for the beta tag starts slipping away in our sixth release as we've been able to clean up much of the production and received all the music for the show. We talked about Podcatching (downloading and listening to podcasts) this time with several software options and method for listening to those podcasts in the field. We referred to an article on Wikipedia as a good reference for software options which can be kept up-to-date. On the desktop we mentioned iTunes, Juice, and Zune. One multi-platform option to listen to podcasts is Stitcher. Android users might try BeyondPod, DoggCatcher, or . On iOS, podcatching options include Instacast, Podcaster, and Podcatcher. Bluetooth A2DP headsets were discussed, includings the BlueAnt T1, BlueAnt Q2, and Plantronics Voyager PRO HD mono headsets. Stereo headsets mentioned were the Plantronics BackBeat 903+, Motorola S10-HD, Motorokr S305, and Sennheiser MM 100. We also mentioned the iHome iDM12 and Jawbone Jambox, plus the Ford Sync and Toyota BLU Logic systems for cars. |
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Sat, 4 February 2012
Our fifth beta episode starts with feedback from Nighthawk700 about NeonGeo, then Geekboy.from.Illinois on using the zoomIt, and xpunkx of the "Geocaching Podcast" on exporting GPX files through Geosphere. Then we got into our main subject of memory cards with guest WitzEnd of "Caching in the Northwest." We also heard from DudleyGrunt about NativTxn's Diversified Cacher Contest. |
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Fri, 3 February 2012
Listen to our interview with DarrylW4 & Firefly03 from Michigan. They talk about how they started caching, and how they possess the log sheet from their first traditional cache: log which was "Friendship Altar" (GCKZFT). They also talk about their many signature items, and the importance of keeping your head up when out on the trails. Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS
Social Media: Email: Connections@CacheAManiacs.com Date Recorded: January 29, 2011 Recorded by: debaere Show Notes: debaere |
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Thu, 2 February 2012
Cache-A-Maniacs Connections is the new, less formal Geocacher interview feature. This series makes connections with fellow Geocachers in a very personal setting. Interviews are conducted and recorded by our Hosts, Contributors, and Listeners allowing you to meet interesting people within the Geocaching Community. Most interviews will be recorded face-to-face with a few conducted through Google+ Hangouts. These shows will be released as they're available. E-mail us at Connections@CacheAManiacs.com if you would like to conduct interviews for the "Cache-A-Maniacs Connections" or be a guest. Subscribe to the feed: Email: Connections@CacheAManiacs.com Social Media Links:
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Sat, 28 January 2012
Our fourth beta show takes a first and quick look at several tools Geocachers can use to improve their power caching experiences. Several Geocachers on Google+ had sent us their tools of choice. debaere mentioned making use of the Pocket Quaeries from Groundspeak, Google Maps, and Google Earth. VATechnoteacher and Quadsinthemudd mentioned their preferrence for GSAK, while acfever added his favorite Cache Raid GSAK Macro to the conversation. DarrylW4 and The Bad Cop also mentioned Geocaching with Geosphere for iOS, Bookmark Lists, Field Notes, and Maps on Geocaching.com, and Microsoft Streets and Trips. Please call or write in your experiences with tools for Power Caching to share with the rest of the GeoGearHeads audience! |
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Sat, 21 January 2012
For our third beta release we talked with Chip Noble of DeLorme about 2-way messaging in the field without a cellular data connection. We talked about their inReach both for their Earthmate PN-60w GPSR and for Android devices. He also shared that Chris Korbulic and Ben Stookesberry of the Eddie Bauer/First Ascent Kayakers are using the inReach as they challenge the Zambezi, Kufue, Cunene and Kwanza rivers in Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Angola. He also mentioned the "global encounter" where Toby and David use the inReach to provide tracking to their website. |
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Sat, 14 January 2012
Once again we're releasing a beta episode of GeoGearHeads without music or a finished logo. While we continue working cleaning up our productions our conversation about battery power options continues with talk about available products. Our selection of products for this show consists of more common, unique, and those we used ourselves, but there's far too little time to collect and mention all options within the confines of our little show. Links to the products we mentioned in this show are:
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Fri, 6 January 2012
Our first beta episode hits the feed without music or logos, and gets technical as we talk about battery technologies for our consumer use. The technologies discussed were:
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Sat, 31 December 2011
The original Cache-A-Maniacs Podcast launched in 2007 and was retired at the end of 2011 having interviewed more than 250 Geocachers over its five year run. Each episode featured a candid, uncut, and irregular interview with a member of the Geocaching community. Those episodes are still available through this website, iTunes or any other podcatching client. If you'd rather not download the shows, simply clicking on the media link (
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Recording live from GeoWoodstock IX, we caught up with kf4oox (show 116), softball29 (show 107), Pumpkinking27 (show 144), and HeadHardHat (show 141). Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coins: TB23G2F, TB23FYY, TB23G3K, TB23G1B, TB23G27, TB23G26, TB23G1X, TB23G3E, TB23G1Z, TB23G19, TB23FY0, TB23G3N, TB23G2D, TB23G3P, TB23G3D, TB23G1Y, TB23G3X, TB23G2B, TB23G2A, TB23G48, TB23FYA, TB23FYZ, TB23G40, TB23G3G, TB23G44
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Sat, 23 April 2011
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G45
Show Sponsor: Twin Cities Geocaching Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: March 19, 2011 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 16 April 2011
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G1D
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Sat, 9 April 2011
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Sat, 2 April 2011
Twitter: hitman065
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G17 Show Sponsor: FTF Geocacher Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: March 12, 2011 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 26 March 2011
Twitter: eng78ine
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23FYP Show Sponsor: Twin Cities Geocaching Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: March 11, 2011 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 19 March 2011
Show Sponsor: Cache-A-Maniacs Supporting ListenersContent Rating: Normal
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Sat, 5 March 2011
Twitter: nikcap
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G3M Show Sponsor: Podcacher Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: February 4, 2011 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 26 February 2011
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Sat, 19 February 2011
Twitter: NativTxn
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G2V Show Sponsor: FTF Geocacher Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: January 29, 2011 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 12 February 2011
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Sat, 5 February 2011
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G43
Show Sponsor: Twin Cities Geocaching Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: January 22, 2011 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 29 January 2011
Twitter: geocrazepodcast
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G4B Show Sponsor: Podcacher Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: January 16, 2011 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 22 January 2011
Listen to our interview with Tri-Chick and Team Dogs of Minneapolis, Minnesota. They each started caching with the same Garmin eTrex but have since added the Garmin Oregon 300 and the Apple iPhone the Groundspeak's Geocaching App. They would also like to cache in Alaska, Europe, and just be able to cache anywhere they pleased by Jeep. They recommend caching in Death Valley, Tettegouche State Park, and the E.T. Powertrail (especially staying at the Little A'Le'Inn). On TV they watchå "Grey's Anatomy" and "Private Practice." Music favorites include Daft Punk, Sting, and Queen. |
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Sat, 1 January 2011
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G2E
Show Sponsor: FTF Geocacher Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: December 18, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 25 December 2010
Twitter: BobZinger
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G33 Show Sponsor: Twin Cities Geocaching Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: December 19, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 11 December 2010
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G2T
Show Sponsor: Podcacher Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: December 3, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 27 November 2010
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Sat, 20 November 2010
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G3F
Show Sponsor: FTF Geocacher Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: November 7, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 13 November 2010
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23FYC
Show Sponsor: Twin Cities Geocaching Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: October 22, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 6 November 2010
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G1G
Show Sponsor: Podcacher Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: October 16, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 30 October 2010
Twitter: SteveWeeks
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G2Y Show Sponsor: Geotalk Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: October 8, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 23 October 2010
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Sat, 16 October 2010
Show Sponsor: FTF Geocacher
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Sat, 9 October 2010
Facebook: Marilyn MacGown
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G1R Show Sponsor: Podcacher Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: October 1, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 2 October 2010
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Sat, 25 September 2010
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23FYG
Show Sponsor: Geocaching Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: August 29, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 18 September 2010
Twitter: crashmore
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G4D Show Sponsor: Twin Cities Geocaching Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: August 27, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 11 September 2010
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G20
Show Sponsor: Podcacher Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: August 27, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 4 September 2010
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G41
Show Sponsor: FTF Geocacher Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: August 21, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 28 August 2010
Twitter: Sparrows_Gold
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G0W Show Sponsor: Geotalk Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: August 20, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 21 August 2010
Facebook: Carolina Moon
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G0X Show Sponsor: Geocaching Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: June 25, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 14 August 2010
Facebook: Mickie Naperala Wallace
Twitter: hockeybabe_24 Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G0J Show Sponsor: Geocaching Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: June 18, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 7 August 2010
Facebook: Tom Brotherman
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23FY9 Show Sponsor: USDA Forest Service Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: June 11, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 31 July 2010
Listen to our interview with PGgeodude and PGbuizel of Central British Columbia. While he started caching with a Garmin eTrex Legend Cx and moved to the Garmin eTrex Legend HCx, most of his caching recently has been done on the Apple iPhone 3G S with the Geocaching, Geosphere, and GCBuddy. They dreams of caching in Australia and New Zealand. They recommend their fellow cachers try Hope, British Columbia and the Gold Country GeoTourism series. Their favorite hides are "B10: HB2U + A TAOG:" (GC26MP2) and "I'm hooked on caching!!" (GC27M04). He's also played "Hidden Park on his iPhone. Favorite movies are "Avatar" and "Top Gun." Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G0T
Show Sponsor: Twin Cities Geocaching Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: June 6, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 24 July 2010
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G0Z
Show Sponsor: Podcacher Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: June 4, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 17 July 2010
Twitter: JunglePete
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G2N Show Sponsor: FTF Geocacher Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: June 4, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 10 July 2010
Twitter: mtribe530
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G3R Show Sponsor: FTF Geocacher Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: May 28, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 3 July 2010
Twitter: OzGuff
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G11 Show Sponsor: FTF Geocacher Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: May 21, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 26 June 2010
Facebook: Dalene Weiss
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G4G Show Sponsor: FTF Geocacher Content Rating: Explicit Date Recorded: May 21, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 19 June 2010
Facebook: Sandi Brooks
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G1Q Show Sponsor: Invent Now Content Rating: Explicit Date Recorded: May 14, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 12 June 2010
Facebook: Alan Smith
Twitter: theterrierguy Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G0C Show Sponsor: Geotalk Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: May 15, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 5 June 2010
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23FZX
Show Sponsor: Geocaching Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: May 7, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 29 May 2010
Twitter: webscouter
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23FXW Show Sponsor: Geocache Radio Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: February 19, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 22 May 2010
Facebook: Luis Caetano
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23FY3 Show Sponsor: Found It! Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: May 8, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 15 May 2010
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G1H
Show Sponsor: USDA Forest Service Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: May 8, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 1 May 2010
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G3J
Show Sponsor: Twin Cities Geocaching Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: April 15, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 17 April 2010
Twitter: snarkhunting
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G3V Show Sponsor: Podcacher Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: March 19, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 10 April 2010
Twitter: tulameenturtles
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G16 Show Sponsor: Invent Now Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: March 12, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 3 April 2010
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Sat, 27 March 2010
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G0M
Show Sponsor: Geocaching Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: March 11, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 20 March 2010
Twitter: Thewattsfamily
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G0N Show Sponsor: Geocaching Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: March 5, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 13 March 2010
Facebook: Jeff Campbell
Twitter: TripCyclone Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G1A Show Sponsor: Geocache Radio Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: March 5, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 6 March 2010
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Sat, 20 February 2010
Facebook: Eric Peterson
Twitter: ePeterso2 Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G49 Show Sponsor: USDA Forest Service Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: February 11, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 13 February 2010
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G18
Show Sponsor: Twin Cities Geocaching Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: January 22, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 6 February 2010
 Listen to our interview with EskoClimber of Minnesota. He began using the Garmin GPS 12XL but has since upgraded to the Garmin GPSMAP 60Cx. He got his start in Geocaching through MNFlyers. He's anxious to get back to the Black Hills for caching. He recommends caching the North Shore of Lake Superior. Favorite hides are "Cliff Hanger" (GCQ6D4) and "Silver Cliff" (GCPPEJ). Aside from Geocaching, he also participates in Benchmarking. His eclectic tastes in music extend to Elvis. He watches "Bones" on television.You can view the live recording of this interview on Ustream. Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G0P
Show Sponsor: Podcacher Podcast Content Rating: Explicit Date Recorded: January 3, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 30 January 2010
 Listen to our interview with WRWhizard of Turtle Creek Pennsylvania. He's currently using the Garmin Oregon 400i and the Garmin Nüvi 260 and loads them through GSAK. He's also into Contact Juggling. His favorite movie is "Real Genius." Favorite musical groups include Newsboys, Switchfoot, and Relient K.You can view the live recording of this interview on Ustream. Facebook: Robert Whisner
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G0G Show Sponsor: Geotalk Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: January 3, 2010 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 23 January 2010
 Listen to our interview with Superted of Coventry, England. He started caching with the Garmin Gecko 101, then a Garmin Gecko 201, but has since upgraded to the Garmin Oregon 300. He dreams of caching in New Zealand and recommends others try caching the Faroe Islands. He also enjoys Waymarking. A favorite author is John Irving. Recent movies he's enjoyed were "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and "Slumdog Millionaire." A couple of American shows he enjoys are "ER" and "The West Wing." A couple of favorite musical acts are Bob Dylan and the Eagles.Facebook: Ted Richards
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Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G0F Show Sponsor: Geocaching Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: December 12, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 16 January 2010
 Listen to our interview with CSRA Cruisers of Augusta, Georgia. He starting caching with a Garmin Street Pilot but eventually added the Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx, and even replaced the Street Pilot with a Garmin Nüvi 760, all loaded through GSAK. For paperless caching they use the Apple iPod Touch with Groundspeak's Geocaching iPhone App. He dreams of caching in Australia and recommends other try caching in Augusta, Georgia. His favorite hide is the "Lights Out" (GC217G2) multi-cache. He's also playing with Wherigo caches. As for motion pictures, he enjoys the "Star Trek" and "Star War" series. On television he watches "CSI," "House," and "MythBusters."Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G3C
Show Sponsor: Geocaching Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: December 12, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 9 January 2010
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G12
Show Sponsor: Geocache Radio Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: December 4, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Fri, 1 January 2010
 Listen to our interview with The Weasel of Marion, Iowa. His first GPSR was the Garmin eTrex Venture but has since upgraded to the Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx. He loads his GPSR and the Palm Tungsten E2 with Cachemate through GSAK. His caching dreams include finding the "ORIGINAL STASH TRIBUTE PLAQUE" (GCGV0P) and "Mission 9: Tunnel of Light" (GC1169) caches. He recommends cachers try the state of Iowa. Favorite movies include "Braveheart" and "Ruby." His list of TV favorites includes "CSI," "Dirty Jobs," "LOST," "MacGyver," and "MythBusters." His favorite musical act: Def Leppard.Also mentioned in this episode was the Live Recording of CAM 161's Interview on Ustream. Facebook: Tim Stewart
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G0V Show Sponsor: Found It! Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: December 4, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 26 December 2009
 Listen to our interview with jcurtis55 of Plainfield, Indiana (southwest suburb of Indianapolis). He uses the Garmin eTrex Vista Cx and Garmin eTrex H GPSRs and a Palm TX with Cachemate all loaded through GSAK. His favorite locations he's cached so far were Astoria OR, Olympia WA, and Washington D.C. He dreams of caching in Europe, especially Germany and United Kingdom. His favorite location to hide caches has been the Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis IN. As for movies, he enjoys the "Lord of the Rings," "Star Trek," and "Star Wars" series. On television he watches "Big Bang Theory," "Hill Street Blues," "NYPD Blue," and "White Collar" As for music, his favorite artists include The Beatles, The Kinks, Neil Young, The Who.Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener Seyah Later: "When you find a new cacher on Geocaching.com be sure to write a quick note and encourage them along. Most cachers will not get to experience an event or the opportunity to meet other cachers right away. A quick note will stand out and do wonders in keeping them interested until the 'addiction' takes hold. Encourage them along just as you would if you were meeting them in person. So whether a new cacher finds one of your caches or you see them on the log of another cache, take the time to send a quick 'welcome aboard.'" Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G1C
Show Sponsor: Twin Cities Geocaching Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: November 20, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Fri, 25 December 2009
Over the years we've had a few requests for the words to the original Cache-A-Maniacs and Rapid Response theme songs (written and recorded by the talented Geoff Smith). I've listened to the theme many times myself but finally wrote out the lyrics for those who have asked: Cache-A-Maniacs Theme
We got cache, we got cache.
We can load it in a flash. We crazy, loony, screwy, won't you join us in our task? I got questions. I want quotes. I want several anecdotes. We can take it to another level. We will end up with an ear full. Cache, Geocache Ain't technology a smash? Don't be scared it's only us. We won't feed you balderdash. Just a joke we're being funny. We're not talking about money. We can cache-a-mania. You can say we are insania. Cache, we're the Cache-A-Maniacs! Rapid Response Theme You better be fast be on your toes, be swift, you must be quick.
To answer the question right before you is a precarious trick. A rapid response is what you need, Get ready here we go. Just do your very best and you'll be sure to steal the show. You'd better be quick. You'd better be quick. You'd better be rapidly quick. You'd better be quick. You'd better be quick. You'd better be rapidly quick.
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Sat, 19 December 2009
 Listen to our interview with SeeKPeeKRs of Calvert County, Maryland. Their first GPSR was the Garmin eTrex Legend but they're currently using the Garmin GPSMAP 60Cx. For paperless caching they use the notes function on their iPod loaded through MacCaching. They're playing with the Geocaching iPhone App. Their favorite location to cache has been their home state of Maryland. Her favorite books are the "Dragonriders of Pern" series. While for movies she likes "Tremors," "Buckaroo Banzai," "Star Trek," and "Star Wars." Favorite television series include "Amazing Race," "Big Bang Theory," "Firefly," and "Survivor." Favorite Musical Groups are "Carbon Leaf," "Genesis," "Rush," and "The Who."Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener WRWhizard: "When you find a well worn 'GeoTrail' leading to the cache, it might be a good idea to drag some dead fall over to block it so it will grow back natural and help restore the difficulty of the original hide. In general, you should cover your tracks and leave no trace you were there. Conversely, I use the tracking skills I've begun to acquire, to follow the hider to his newly placed cache. I check logs to see how recently a cache has been found, and adjust for how old the traces should be when carefully approaching the cache area so as not to trample any clues." Twitter: SydneyAnne
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G0E Show Sponsor: Podcacher Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: November 20, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 12 December 2009
 Listen to our interview with DudleyGrunt of Central Maryland. He started with the Garmin eTrex Legend and now uses the Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx. He's looking at either the DeLorme PN-40 or Garmin Oregon. To load his 60CSx he uses GSAK. His favorite location he's cache has been South Carolina and be dreams of caching the entire United States of America. He favorite hide is "Only a Lad" (GC1369P). He's also involved in the Military Association of GeoCachers and GeoCachers 4 Christ. Favorite movies invoice the "Monty Python," "Star Trek," and "Star Wars" series. As for television shows, he likes "Flash Forward" and "Mythbusters." His taste for music includes Johnny Cash and Led Zeppelin.Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener rosebud55112: "If you live in a part of the world that has a significant change of climate with the changing seasons, you may want to check what time of year a cache you are searching for was hidden. Hiders tend to use camouflage appropriate to the season they hide the cache, so a cache hidden in the spring may be easier to find in the fall, when its camo is gone or out-of-place." Twitter: dudleygrunt
Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G1N Show Sponsor: Geotalk Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: November 6, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 5 December 2009
 Listen to our interview with localbiz of Augusta Georgia. He started caching with the Geocache Navigator app on his Blackberry Storm. He has since switched to the Blackstar and CacheBerry apps. So far his favorite location has been caching around his hometown of Augusta, Georgia to find places he hadn't known. Some day he would like to cache Australia, Engand, Ireland, and New Zealand. Favorite movies include the "James Bond," "Lord of the Rings," "Star Trek," "Star Wars" series, and the movies by "Tom Clancy." Favorite television shows are "Lost" and "NCIS."Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener Superted: "When you have failed to find a puzzle cache and are just about to give up and walk away assuming that your answer is wrong or the cache has been muggled, check that you have entered the coordinates correctly into your GPS. You may be pleasantly surprised to find you have not and the cache is waiting for you just around the corner. In these days of paperless caching we forget that we can make mistakes in entering coordinates." Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G4C
Show Sponsor: Geocaching Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: November 6, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 28 November 2009
 Listen to our interview with Crimson Dragons of Cincinnati, Ohio. He started caching with the Garmin eTrex and is now using the Garmin Colorado 400t. His favorite unit is still the Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx. To load the units, he uses GSAK. His favorite location for caching is Louisville, Kentucky. He dreams of caching in Germany some day. His favorite hides are the "Boardwalk" (GC1133Y) and "Park Place" (GCZDGN) caches. Favorite movies include the "Lord of the Rings" and "Star Wars" series, and movies by "Tyler Perry." His favorite television shows are "Amazing Race," "Crimal Minds," and "CIS."Also mentioned in this episode is the coming "Cachercon 2010: Metro Detroit" (GC2158P) event. Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener mojave_rattler: "I have found a few caches in the past were the cache was hidden under what looks like a real berral cactus. On some cache hunts I do what I call the cactus kick to check the local cactuses if they are real ones or not. Now I don't give the cactus a full blown kick but a nudge." Show Sponsor: Geocaching Podcast
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Sat, 21 November 2009
 Listen to our interview with vertigo84m of Houston, Texas. His favorite GPSR was actually the one with which he started -- the Magellan 2000XL. Since then he's used the Garmin eTrex Vista, Garmin eTrex Legend, and now the Garmin Oregon 200. His favorite caches are "Oh Bother!" (GC294D) and "Geo Fast food" (GC1BN2N). He enjoys listening to Jimmy Buffet and watching "The Great Escape" and "Wizard of Speed and Time."Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener bripod: "When rolling up logs for nanocaches lay a piece of string (approx 3") across the log and roll it up halfway, then fold one side of the string over to match up with the other side of the string and continue rolling until you're done. Place the log into the nano with the string sticking out and tuck the string under the cap. This will provide a 'handle' for future cachers to easily remove the log. I frequently use waxed dental floss for this." Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G10
Show Sponsor: Geocache Radio Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: October 30, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 14 November 2009
 Listen to our interview with river dwellers of the banks of the Pend Oreille River about 60 miles north of Spokane, Washington. They started caching with the Garmin Rino 120 but upgraded to the Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx for the improved reception. To load both units he uses MacCaching. His favorite location to date was Hawaii and dreams of hitting Australia. His favorite hide was Ruby Ferry (GCYM9B). One of his more memorable hunts was for Camels Prairie Stash (GC25) during an event. For other entertainment he likes the Lord of the Rings movies, 24 on television, and listening to Michael Bublé.Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener wademercer: "When you come across a cache that is damaged or in need of repair, add a maintenance log to alert the owner. I have found that most owners will send an email back, and usually will give a time frame as to when they can make the repair. If they have moved or are far away (and you are close to the cache) you might offer to replace the cache container for them. This will get the cache up and running again for other cachers, and also earn you brownie points!" Thanks to Cache Advance for their donated gift package (Cache Advance Hat, Green 3.5" x 6" Medium Cache Sticker, & "Abomination - Rock Harbor" by Colleen Coble). |
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Sat, 7 November 2009
 Listen to our interview with Geldhart of Regina, Saskatchewan. This Cacher got his start using Trimble's Geocache Navigator on his Blackberry. Since then he has switched to the eTrex Legend HCx for the GPS, Cacheberry on the Blackberry, and GSAK to load both. His favorite hides are From Edmonton with Love (GC1VX7A) and lrae (GC1VX7R) which require cachers in two cities to work together to claim each of the caches. His musical taste includes the Arrogant Worms, Slim Dusty, and Weird Al. On television he enjoys watching the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Mythbusters.Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener TeamZebra: "Always remember when you are putting trackables or swag items in caches that kids are often the first to open the container. I've found some items in local caches that I shudder to think of in the hands of a young child. Items such as pocket knives, box cutters and lighters are never good ideas for trade items or TB hitchhikers. Before you place something in a cache, ask yourself if you'd feel safe letting your kids (or someone else's kids) play with it or hold it." Thanks to Cache Advance for their donated gift package (Cache Advance Hat, Green 3.5" x 6" Medium Cache Sticker, & Yellow Rite in the Rain 3" x 5" 135 Pocket Notebook). Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23FYT
Show Sponsor: Twin Cities Geocaching Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: October 30, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 31 October 2009
 Listen to our interview with jeffbouldin of Tennessee. He's currently dreaming of upgrading to a DeLorme PN-40, but currently caches with a Magellan eXplorist 500. He started with the Magellan eXplorist 210 before being upgraded to the Magellan Triton 300, then going to the Magellan eXplorist 300. He uses GSAK to load them, but has worked paperless through CacheMate (first on Palm, then on Windows Mobile), followed by GCz, and now BlackStar on the Blackberry. His favorite location has been the Virgin Falls State Natural Area, but he looks forward to caching in Alaska, Australia, Oregon, and Washington. As for entertainment, he likes the "Star Wars," "Star Trek," "Monty Python," and "the Princess Bride" movies. On television he enjoys "Stargate SG-1," "Stargate Universe," "Monk," "Star Trek," and "Criminal Minds."Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener capytone: "Ammo cans, lock-n-locks, and film containers are wonderful. But remember that containers are only limited by your imagination." Thanks to Cache Advance for their donated gift package (Green 3.5" x 6" Medium Cache Sticker, Vehicle Travel Bug -Static Cling, & Yellow Rite in the Rain 3" x 5" 393-M Pocket Notebook). Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G3Q
Show Sponsor: Podcacher Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: October 24, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 17 October 2009
 Listen to our interview with StinkyMillers of Lincoln Nebraska. On his brother's recommendation, he purchased the GPSMAP 60Cx to start caching and still uses that today. The favorite location he's been caching so far was Australia. He would like to cache the remaining five continents he has not yet found a cache (Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, and South America) to have cached on all seven. He enjoys "Lost" on television, older movies by Steven Spielberg like "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" and "Jaws." As for his music tastes, he enjoys AC/DC and U2.Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener dcarbone: "Quite often cache titles are a play on words that describe the location or what the container may look like. When reading the cache title, take the time to read between the lines as there may be more to the cache title then you think." Thanks to Cache Advance for their donated gift package (Dr. B's Urban Cache Repair Kit Refill, Green 3.5" x 6" Medium Cache Sticker, & White Geocaching.com Lanyard). Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23FXR
Show Sponsor: Geocaching Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: September 19, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 10 October 2009
 Listen to our interview with Influence Waterfowl Calls of Mayfield, Kentucky. He started his caching adventures with a eTrex Camo, but has since upgraded to the GPSMAP 60CSx. He also uses the nüvi 200 and loads them through GSAK. He uses CacheMate and a Tungsten E2 for paperless. His favorite location to cache to date has been the St. Louis, Missouri where he found the "RT66:IL-MO - Above the Trees & Mississippi Cache" (GC2258). He'd like to cache just about anywhere there are caches to be found, but the Seattle, Washington area, Antarctica, and Brazil are stand-outs. He favorite hide was the now archived "Behind The Castle Gate!" (GC14Y4J) unknown cache. Some movies he enjoyed were "Shooter," "Fast & Furious," "Find Me," and "GPS the Movie." He's also been watching "America's Got Talent" on television lately.Also mentioned in this episode is CacheBerry, CacheMate, Caching, Geocaching iPhone App, Geosphere, , and iGeocacher. Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener DaveJustTyped: "When paperless caching with an iPhone or an iTouch, sometimes there is no wireless signal in the bush. By pressing the power button along with the menu button, you can take a screen shot which is then saved to your photo section. By taking a screen shot of your maps, hints and the like, they are all right there in front of you - even without a signal." Thanks to Cache Advance for their donated gift package (All-Weather Standard Clicker Pen - Black Ink, Green 3.5" x 6" Medium Cache Sticker, & Green Rite in the Rain 3" x 5" Notebook). Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23FYQ
Show Sponsor: Geocaching Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: September 18, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 3 October 2009
 Listen to our interview with Hamilton Family of Durham, New Hampshire. Dave and family began caching in 2003 with the eTrex Legend, which they had problems finding caches while in the woods. Earlier this year they attempting finding a cache with the iPhone and found they were actually able to locate those caches in the woods. Shortly after they bought the Geocaching iPhone App and love the convenience of caching without all the prep. They still use that old eTrex for the kids though, loaded through MacCaching. Their favorite cache so far was found in Naples, Florida. At a loss for ideas of dream locations, Darryl and Drie suggested New Zealand and Australia, and the upcoming Oz Mega Wagga Wagga Mega-Event. Dave and his friend John host the "Mac Geek Gab Podcast." The family enjoys attending concerts and this year the kids enjoyed their first Phish concert. A movie they recently enjoyed was "Instinct." He and his podcasting partner used to enjoy "Mystery Science Theater 3000." on TV during their earlier years.Also mentioned in this episode is the Midwest Meetup (GC1YRRG) and the Cache-A-Maniacs Geocoins. Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener dougswass: "I am from north of Toronto Canada, and have a tip for 'northern' n00bs. I started in early April, and was able to find a number of caches that would have been much harder in summer time, caches in trees and bushes are a lot easier before all of the trees are in bloom, and the wild grass grows up around them. I was able to find them at a much faster rate because of the easier terrain rating of spring time. In Canada (and probably the northern states too) you can probably reduce the terrain rating by .5 or 1 in spring and fall. Finding a number of caches that seasoned geocachers had DNF'd fueled my now unsatisfiable obsession. I attribute some of the finds to the lowered terrain rating. (Another bonus is mosquitoes etc are not a nuisance in the spring, making it more enjoyable). So my tip to folks thinking of starting geocaching, starting in the spring or fall in the northern half of the continent makes the introduction more rewarding." Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23FXX
Show Sponsor: Geocache Radio Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: September 17, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 26 September 2009
 Listen to our interview with Ashallond of Ft. Smith, Arkansa. Though he knew of Geocaching first, he didn't begin caching till he bought an iPhone 3G and downloaded the iPhone Geocaching App. To round out the phone as a geocaching device he also added MotionX-GPS and iGCT Geocachers ToolKit. His favorite find so far was "Making the Connection" (GCHNF5). He dreams of caching in the Northwestern United States, Western Canada, Ireland, and Scotland. He was surprised to find that his "9-9-9: The Cache!" (GC1YBXW) cache which was posted to commemorate 9-9-9 was found 9 times on the 9th. In his little free time he enjoys playing "The Kingdom of Loathing." As for movies, "Harry Potter" and "The Lord of the Rings" are favorite series. A favorite TV show was "Battlestar Galactica."Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener Clubmud1: "When looking for a difficult cache in the woods and you run out of ideas where it could be, look for a branch or log that is slightly out of place, such as barkless, log from a different type tree or a sawed log, where others aren't. I have had a number of finds this way when I have exhausted all other ideas to find a difficult cache." |
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Sat, 19 September 2009
 Listen to our interview with Pumpkinking27 of North East Pennsylvania. He starting caching with a TomTom One but added the Garmin Venture HC quickly after that first attempt. He uses the Geocaching iPhone App on his iPod Touch for paperless, but loads EasyGPS to load the eTrex. He dreams of caching in Italy and wants to return to Disney World in Florida for all the Virtual Caches. He likes movies by Tim Burton. "The Office" and "Seinfeld" are his favorite television shows while Alkaline Trio and Weezer are a couple of his favorite musical acts.Also mentioned were the Geocaching 12 of 12 September 2009 Submissions. Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener rstefano52: "More often than not, most caches are not too far off of established trails in the various parks that they are hidden - it is BEST to stay on the trail until you get within a few hundred feet of GZ before you go off of the trail." Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G0R
Show Sponsor: Twin Cities Geocaching Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: September 4, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 12 September 2009
 Listen to our interview with auburnfan99 of Birmingham, Alabama. He got his start through a gift and the experience of his co-worker pallet2005. That gift was the Garmin Nüvi 200 but he has added a Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx. He loads the GPSRs through GSAK and uses the Geocaching iPhone App for his paperless caching. As for his favorite cache, that's "VIEW CARRE '" (GCE02C), a well know hide in New Orleans. Given the opportunity, he really wants to find the "International Space Station Travel Bug" (TB27AH8) placed on the International Space Station by LordBritish. The only event he's attended was the "Pilot Knob CheeseBurger" (GC1RXR9), part of the "Summit Cheeseburger Quest." Favorite movies include "The Shawshank Redemption," "The Godfather," and the "Star Wars" series. On television he enjoys "CSI" and "Law & Order."Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener Crew of Misfits: "When performing a multi-cache in which you are discovering the written coordinates to the next stage, don't just write the coordinates down. Take a digital picture of the coordinates in the event you may need to validate what you wrote down or loaded into your GPSr. With a little zooming in on your camera's LCD display, you're back in business without having to double back to the previous stage." Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G0D
Show Sponsor: Podcacher Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: September 4, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 5 September 2009
 Listen to our interview with kkooll2 of North West Indiana. This geocacher does not own or use a GPSR but rather Google Maps (which he prints) and other paper-based means to find the containers. He's a volunteer instructor with Livefree. As for his musical tastes, his favorite performers are no longer recording, including the BeatlesOur "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener chico_valdez: "Often when we are out in the woods searching for a cache, we seem to get pitch or sap on our hands after we've touched a tree trunk or branch. Inevitably the sap gets on everything including our GPSR, clothes, or PDA and its really annoying. Trying to wash it off your hands with water just doesn't work. In our caching bag, we carry a small bottle of alcohol based hand sanitizer (like Purell) and we've found it dissolves pitch instantly. Give it a try - you'll also find it very useful for a post bathroom cleanup should the need arise!" |
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Sat, 29 August 2009
 Listen to our interview with Headhardhat of The Piedmont of North Carolina (Raleigh). He turned the camera and microphones on us for an interview of the Cache-A-Maniacs hosts for his Geosnippets show and you can watch part 1 and part 2 on his YouTube channel. He told us that his favorite GPSR is the Garmin 60CSx but that he also uses a Garmin eTrex Vista and started caching with his Garmin Nüvi 200. His favorite locations he's been caching are Michigan and North Carolina. He'd like to cache Japan, New Zealand, and the Scottish islands. His favorite hide is "Ghosts Of The Woods" (GC1PYGJ) which was inspired by the movie "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves." As for the vest of his visual entertainment, he enjoys the "Star Trek" and "Star Wars" series.Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener dan_n_stef: "When hiding a geocache take the time to either use the waypoint averaging feature that is built in to most Garmin units or revisit the site a few time to make sure your coordinates are correct. Anything you can do to get more accurate coordinates will help the finders enjoy your hide that much more." Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G1E
Show Sponsor: Geocaching Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean Content Rating: Clean Date Recorded: August 1, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 22 August 2009
 Listen to our interview with madkiwiman of Matthews, North Carolina. His geocaching name was inspired by the Mad Max movie. He learned of Geocaching from the Abomination novel by Colleen Coble. He started with the Garmin eTrex Legend. Now he's using the iPhone 3G with the Groundspeak Geocaching App. So far his favorite cache was TUBE TORCHER II (GCWA47). He's really looking forward to caching New Zealand when he returns for his next visit. On television, he used to watch the Father Ted series.Also mentioned in this episode is the Geocaching 12 of 12. Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener Influence Waterfowl: "For various reasons a cache may need to be moved. I have had to do this when the grounds crew cut back the growth that hid you from the muggles on a near by trail. When faced with moving your cache leave a forwarding address when possible. Just write the coordinates to the new location on a slip of paper and put it into a zip lock bag. Place the bag where the cache was originally hidden, such as under the usual pile of sticks. Then if a cacher with the old coordinates comes to find the cache they will not be hit with a DNF. They can follow the forwarding address to the new location. They will thank you just like they did me! Remember to retrieve the bag after you think that there will be no more cachers with the old coords seeking the cache. That way it will not just become geotrash!" Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G0Y
Show Sponsor: Geocaching Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: July 31, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 15 August 2009
 Listen to our interview with kayebear40s of West Texas. She's the sister of condor1, MillerDude, and the real thing all of whom were interviewed for earlier episodes of the Cache-A-Maniacs. Though she currently uses a eTrex Venture HC she's dreaming of upgrading to the Colorado, Dakota, or Oregon. Her favorite location where she has cached was Oregon. She would like to go back to the Eastern U.S. and Europe. She enjoys watching "Law & Order Criminal Intent" and "Medium" on television.Also mentioned in this episode is the Geocaching 12 of 12. Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener remmec: "Save the silica packets that come in packaging such as electronics and drop them in caches to help keep them dried out." Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G0H
Show Sponsor: Geocache Radio Content Rating: Clean Date Recorded: July 24, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 8 August 2009
 Listen to our interview with Ekidokai of the northeastern U.S. He was interviewed by Kacky on the Found It! Podcast for 7-6-09. He's using both the Garmin eTrex Venture HC and Garmin Nüvi 200 (both loaded through GSAK) but started with the Magellan Xplorist 200. He placed his favorite series of hides in the Bangor City Forest, each with its own story. Outside of caching he's also involved in the Bangor Ghost Hunters. On television he enjoys shows like "America's Funniest Videos." As for movies he likes "The Cannonball Run" and "Smokey and the Bandit." Some musical artists he listens to are Bon Jovi, Frank Sinatra, and Kiss.Also mentioned in this episode are the Geocoinfest SLC 2009 Mega-Event (GC1JZ1X), and the first Geocaching 12 of 12 event to take place on September 12th. Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener The Watt's: "Tired of trying to get logs out of micros without destroying them? Why not add a toothpick to the mix? Simply glue/affix a piece of toothpick to the top of a log. Make sure it is longer than the log and then roll it up. That way you have something to grab on to when trying to remove it." |
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Sat, 1 August 2009
 Listen to our interview with bripod of Athens, Georgia. His first GPSR was a Garmin eTrex. He's now using a Garmin Colorado 300 supplemented by the Geocaching and Geosphere iPhone apps. Stone Mountain, Georgia has been his favorite location to Geocache but would like to cache Australia and Germany. His favorites hides are Peek-A-Boo (We see you...)" (GC1E0JN) and "Headless Chicken" (GC1FA6G). Music favorites include Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and The Who. On television he follows the "Heroes" series. Favorite movies include "Excalibur" and "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory."Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener L&N Railroad: "Don't note cache problems in 'Found It' or 'Didn't Find It' logs. When a cache has a problem contact the owner directly, or use the 'Needs Maintenance' or 'Needs Archived' options to log the issue instead of noting the issue in a 'Found It' or 'Didn't Find It' log. Some cache hiders don't read found or DNF logs, and some cache owners are no longer active. It's not unusual to visit a cache with long string of Found It logs containing the message 'soggy log,' for example. If the cache needs work then post an additional Needs Maintenance log for this. If a cache has a serious problem then check to see if the owner is no longer active. If the owner's profile says that it has been years since they've visited Geocaching they're not active and the cache warrants a 'Needs Archived' log instead of 'Needs Maintenance.' In some cases active cachers don't maintain their hides so a string of ignored problems may warrant a 'Needs Archived' log after close examination. Finally, if a cache has serious ignored problems (especially safety issues) you should contact Geocaching directly." Show Sponsor: Twin Cities Geocaching Podcast
Content Rating: Clean Date Recorded: July 10, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 25 July 2009
 Listen to our interview with TheBadCop of Tacoma, Washington. He's know as TheBadCop on Twitter where he collects responses for the "Geocaching Question of the Day." He's currently using an Garmin Oregon 200 but started with a Garmin eTrex Legend. He want control over his GPX files so he runs all his Pocket Queries through GSAK before loading the GPSRs. His favorite location was found during his recent milestone at the "Mission 9: Tunnel of Light" (GC1169) Project APE cache. He would like to revisit France to go caching. His favorite hide was the now archived "My Chores: My Shopping List" (GCNCN3) unknown cache. For entertainment he likes "Star Trek" and "Star Wars." He also like watching football on television. We also had the pleasure of caching with The Bad Cop and xpunkx on July eleventh.Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener sparrows_gold: "When going on a 'FTF' hunt, if you're the lucky one to find the blank log - don't rush to log it in right away! By waiting a few hours or the next day, this keeps more people going for the hunt and the cache owner will get more hits to his cache! There is nothing worse than publishing a new cache and only one person finds it for the next week!" Show Sponsor: Podcacher Podcast
Content Rating: Clean Date Recorded: June 26, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 18 July 2009
 Listen to our interview with The Real Thing of Texas. He uses both the Garmin eTrex Venture HC and Garmin Nüvi 200 for his caching, both loaded through GSAK. His favorite location or caching so far was the area around the Hoover Dam in Nevada. He wants to cache in U.S. Southwest, and particularly in Arizona. His favorite movie is Tremors and music is George Strait.Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener CSRA Cruisers: "While on a numbers run, use walkie-talkies instead of cellphones to communicate with your geomoblie. They are much faster than trying to dial by phone." Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G3B
Show Sponsor: Granite State Geocachers Community Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: May 29, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 11 July 2009
 Listen to our interview with MillerDude of Las Vegas, NV. We interviewed his brother (condor1) on show 130 while another brother (the real thing) will be on episode 135. He started caching with a Garmin Nüvi 200w and still uses that for vehicle navigation. His primary Geocaching unit is now the Garmin Colorado 400t. He uses GSAK to load the cache info into his Nüvi. On television he watches "Hereos" and "Prison Break."Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener Networkcacher: "For rapid cache repairs and updates I keep a variety of ready-to-place geocaches (micro, regular, ammo can) in my trunk. This way if I need a replacement log, stash sheet or all new swag I can grab it out of the ready cache. It also helps if I find that perfect spot calling out for a cache, I've got one all ready." Also mentioned in this episode was the "The alpha of the Geocachers of The Alpha and Omega" (GC1V3GB) event called in by a Listener. |
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Sat, 4 July 2009
 Listen to our interview with GeoJunkie of Bellevue, Nebraska. This Cacher who found the activity through the "Where's George?" service. He uses his Garmin Oregon 300 and Garmin Nüvi 650 for his caching. He start though without a GPSR completing two caches before buying his first GPSR -- the Garmin eTrex. For field notes though, he's using the TextMarks option finding it more convient than the field notes within the Oregon. He has more than one location he considers to be favorites; Colorado (notably the Garden of the Gods) and Iraq. His two favorite hides are the "100 Possibilities" (GC12RJT) and "Patriotic Rock" (GCQEVF) caches. On the motion picture front, he enjoys the "Saw" series and movies by Adam Sandler. On television he watches "Family Guy," "South Park," and "NASCAR." His musical tastes include "Linkin Park," and "Rush," and the "Trans-Siberian Orchestra."Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener ZeppoCruz: "When caching in heavy brush look for a cacher's trail. It may be a few feet farther, but it will save some blood from bushwhacking and thorns." Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G42
Show Sponsor: Geocaching Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: June 6, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 27 June 2009
 Listen to our interview with step2626 of Oregon. This Geocacher has been through multiple GPSRs through his roughly six years in the activity. While currently using the Garmin Colorado 400t, he started with the Magellan 315 then moved to the Magellan Meridan Platinum. He dreams of caching in both Australia and New Zealand some day. His "Ten Star Turtle" GCPKAV and "Perfect Spot for a Traditional Cache" GC1Q9BB are his favorite hides. On television he enjoys watching the "House" series. At the movies he's a fan of the "Indiana Jones" and "The Lord of the Rings" series.Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener gelfling6: "With summer, comes the need to keep hydrated. Now, Everyone will tell you drink plenty of water. But, water alone, and too much, can be just as bad. Most sports drinks provide electrolytes, but are mostly sugar, or other carbohydrate content. Energy drinks are sports drinks, with some form of stimulant, usually caffeine, which may provide quick energy, but for only short period. Caffeine is also a diuretic, which will cause the body to expel water, and too much, can cause dehydration. A good tip, would be a 50/50 mixture of a sports drink, with plain water. This way, the body gets the electrolytes, while the water is still absorbed, and not as bound to the carbohydrates (Sugars)." |
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Sat, 20 June 2009
 Listen to our interview with WVAngler of West Virginia. He started caching with a Magellan 310. He's caching now with the DeLorme PN-20 and TomTom One. He's looking forward to trying the Garmin Oregon 550. He uses the iPod Nano with cache information loaded through GSAK to suppliment the paperless info in the field. He ran into a bobcat attempting a 5/5 cache in the Pinnacle Rock State Park. His favorite caching location so far has been Colorado. He'd like to try caching in the Sierra Nevada region of California, in the Patagonia region, New Zealand, and Seattle. His favorite hides have been based on the "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" movie, and The West Virginia County Challenge (GC1QWJF). As for his taste in movies, "Monty Python," "A Mighty Wind," "Napolean Dynamite," and "This is Spinal Tap"Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener zbq: "When hiding a cache, I like to find the focal point in the area, and then try to find a spot 25-30 feet away from it. The thought is that the focal point will distract the seeker enough to provide a bit of a challenge." Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G4Z
Show Sponsor: Geocaching Podcast Content Rating: Clean Date Recorded: May 29, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 13 June 2009
 Listen to our interview with condor1 of Colorado Springs. He's using a combination of the Garmin eTrex and the Magellan Roadmate to get him to the caches. His favorite location to cache was the Colorado Paint Mines but he dreams of caching Mount Diablo in California. His favorite hide was one he worked on with his sister (kayebear40s) with some create code on its home page. That cache -- Big Springs 1st Mystery Cache (GC1MFQ0) -- receives many good comments from its finders. As for music, he enjoys Kiss and ZZ Top. As for television, his favorite series was Star Trek: The Original Series.Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener NevadaWolf: "Talk to new cachers; at events, on the trail, or through email. Remember how confusing things were for you in the beginning and offer to help, go caching together, or simply to sit down and chat. Many new cachers will appreciate knowing someone they can talk to and may help them at events or gatherings if they have a friend they know who is also there." Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G4H
Show Sponsor: Geocache Radio Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: May 23, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 6 June 2009
 Listen to our interview with UnpluggedRadio of Lake Orion, Michigan. The caching couple started with the iPhone 3G and Groundspeak's Geocaching App but has since added the Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx which they load through the Geocaching website and the Garmin Comminicator Plugin. They're favorite place they've cached so far has been the Seven Lakes State Park. They would like to cache Europe and Hawaii. On television they like "30 Rock" and "The Office." Music favorites include "Radiohead" and "Zero 7." Movie picks include "Fight Club" and "Rushmore."Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener GeoJunkie: "Don't look at a DNF as a bad thing. It's frustrating to not find what you're looking for, but it's not a sign of weakness or bad caching. There could be many factors, including a missing cache, muggle overload, or just temporary geo-blindness. Either way, if you've looked and didn't find, that DNF log will be a part of your online caching memory and could also alert the owner to a potential problem!" Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G52
Show Sponsor: Twin Cities Geocaching Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: May 23, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 30 May 2009
 Listen to our interview with vegaschick of Las Vegas, Nevada. She started caching with a Garmin eTrex, moved to the Garmin eTrex Legend, then a Magellan eXplorist 400, but now uses a Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx. For paperless caching she uses CacheMate on her Palm Tungsten E2 and loads both her PDA and GPSR through GSAK. Her favorite place she has caches is Twentynine Palms, California. She dreams of caching in Australia and Ireland. Her favorite TV show is "Battlestar Galactica." As for movies, she enjoys "Enemy of the State," "Love Actually," and "X-Men." Her musical preferrences include "Buckcherry," "Papa Roach," and "U2."Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener NetworkCacher: "For easier container repairs I've gotten in the habit of wrapping about four or five turns of different taps around my hiking stick. Right now I have regular gray, black, brown, camo and cloth camo hunting tape on the stick. Keeps me from having to lug around rolls of tape in the bag." Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G5A
Show Sponsor: Podcacher Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: May 22, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 23 May 2009
 Listen to our interview with Flag_Mtn_Hkrs of Flagstaff Arizona. You might recognize the name from his Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" we read on episode 125. His name was derived from the "Arizona's 20-20 Challenge" website. He's currently caching with a Garmin eTrex Vista HCx but started with the Garmin Vista. He uses a Palm i705 purchased used off eBay with Cachemate for his paperless caching. He loads both the GPS and the Palm through GSAK. He recalls his doubt about caching as looking for his first geocache -- "Rock 'n Root" (GCJTTB). His favorite location to cache has been the Verde River but he hopes to cache the Grand Canyon to find the "Anasazi Ruins" (GC83C6) virtual cache. He had an interesting story about his trip to the "A.J.A.C.S. 5th Annual Campout Event" (GC1KX3J) and always enjoy the A.J.A.C.S. events. For entertainment, favorite movies include "Blade Runner," "Indiana Jones" series, and "Star Wars" series. On television they used to watch "Dirty Jobs" and "Mythbusters" before dropping cable.Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener bookboy*: "Instead of a pair of tweezers for removing micro cache logbooks, invest in a pair of needle nose pliers. They are a good size for removing logbooks, but they can be used for many other things that tweezers cannot." Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G4W
Show Sponsor: Granite State Geocachers Community Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: May 17, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 16 May 2009
 Listen to our interview with rklmbl of Northwest Arkansas. This caching couple first purchased a Garmin GPSMap 60CS on the recommendation from a caching friend, but since upgraded to a Garmin GPSMap 60CSx. They use GSAK to load their GPSR and a Palm Tungsten E2 with Cachemate for paperless caching in the field. Their most memorable early caching experience was on the "Round Mountain" (GC3D14) cache when they underestimated the time needed to complete the find. They love caching in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area for the creative and varied hides. They would love to caching in the state of California someday. One of their favorite hides is the "Hillbilly Skirt Lifter" (GC1AZXF), but their "The Very First Arkansas Coffee and Nuts Event" (GC1KXQ5) provided their most memorable event stories. On television, they enjoy watching "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Cheers."We also heard from TKBeers (from CAM076) about his 600th Find. Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener WVangler: "Spice up the caching in your area by creating unique containers or themes. Use concepts familiar to you. For example, create replica props from your favorite movie using items from craft stores or items relative to other hobbies you have outside of geocaching. If they aren't waterproof, just design them as a part of a multicache. That way the cache hunt is not only more entertaining but cachers will remember you for your hides and learn more about your interests." |
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Sat, 9 May 2009
His favorite GPSR is the Lowrence iFinder but still uses the Magellan SporTrak Pro. He's recently acquired the Garmin Nüvi 260W to help drive to the caches. GSAK is his favorite tool to load the GPSRs but now using the Geocaching App on the iPhone (replacing his old Palm PDA) for cache information on the trail. Favorite locations he's been caching include Del Mar, California and Yellowstone National Park but would like to cache all 50 U.S. states. As for his favorite hide, the "Centennial Trail Multi" (GC1999K) 4-stage multi-cache hidden on the Will Rogers Country Centennial Trail provides interesting logs from its Finders. As for movies, he enjoys the "X-Men" and "Lord of the Rings" series. Favorite television shows include "Chuck," "NCIS," and "Monty Python's Flying Circus."
Our "Tip for the Seasoned Cacher" comes from Listener Flag_Mtn_Hkrs: "Never place caches from the direction you expect people to arrive on scene from. Always make the lookie circle and do the dance. If the cache is right there when you walk up it really isn't that fun to find." Thanks to the GeoKs for their donated gift. |
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Sat, 2 May 2009
 Listen to our interview with FireRef of Erie, PA. His first exposure to Geocaching came through the television series "CSI." Though he had a GPSR early on, his first Geocaching GPSR was the Magellan Explorist 300. Since then he's upgraded to the Garmin Colorado 400t. He was using a Palm Treo 650 with the Tom Tom software but switched to the Garmin Nüvi 750 and the TextMarks service. Dave and a friend hunted and found the first geocache he had attempted but DNFed -- The Cache-A-Maniacs Geocoins are also still available. Help support the show by purchasing yours. Show Sponsor: Geocaching Podcast
Content Rating: Clean Date Recorded: April 19, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 25 April 2009
 Listen to our interview with Lookout Lisa of Spokane, Washington. We talked with Lisa about her Cache Advance store on Geocaching Podcast epsiode 96. Her favorite GPSRs are the GPSMap 60C and Earthmate PN-40 but she started with the eTrex Venture. In addition to the U.S., she has cached in Europe and Canada. Her favorite locations included Wales, Scotland, and Hawaii. Her favorite find was "Hot Rox" (GC3E4E) virtual cache as she lived through the ash from the Mount St. Helen erruption. Her advice for new Cachers can be found on her Twitter account or blog. Her favorite movies are the Lord of the Rings and Matrix series. She enjoys the Firefly and Dollhouse TV series as well.Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G54
Show Sponsor: Geocache Radio Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: March 15, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 18 April 2009
 Listen to our interview with Clan Doyle of Las Vegas. His current GPSR is the GPSMap 76 CSx but they started with the eTrex Legend. He loads the GPSR and his Samsung ACE smartphone through GSAK. The family got their start caching while in Okinawa, Japan on the recommendation from their friend beetrav. Okinawa is still his favorite location he's been caching, but looks to cache in Hawaii, Alaska, and Antarctica. His favorite cache is "What is a Hobbit?" (GC1KG43) and are looking forward to hosting their first caching event -- "WWFM V (Las Vegas)- Pirate's Booty" (GC1MV61). He used the brochure from Geocacher University to escape from a cop. So favorite movies are "Hackers," "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," "Life of Brian," "Conan the Barbarian," "Star Wars," most Disney movies, and many based on comic books. As for television, he enjoys "How I Met Your Mother," "Bones," and "Battlestar Galactica."Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G4T
Show Sponsor: Twin Cities Geocaching Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: March 22, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 11 April 2009
 Listen to our interview with StaticTank of South East South Dakota. His first attempt at Geocaching was with a Mio Digiwalker which he quickly returned and replaced with a GPSMap 60CSx. He's now using the Colorado 400t, loading it by dropping the GPX Pocket Queries directly into the GPS. He loves caching in the Black Hills of South Dakota but would love to cache in Ireland. Some of his favorite hides include "Big League" (GC1J8YD), "The Treasure of East Sioux Falls" (GC1AN1K), "Sunken Pirate Treasure!" (GC1EXT2), "Give Me A Hand" (GC1KDN4), and the Lost Series ("The StaticTank" (GC191YP), "The Arrow" (GC1931T), "The Staff" (GC1931W), "The Swan" (GC19321), "The Flame" (GC193W2), "The Pearl" (GC19322), "The Orchid" (GC19DGD), "The Hydra" (GC193VW), and "The Looking Glass" (GC193VZ)). On the trail he has run into a few Cachers including dbrockhouse. Outside of Geocaching, he and his wife enjoy ballroom dancing. He enjoys the "Fight Club," "National Treasure," and "Star Trek" movies.Also mentioned on this show was Capt. JackSparrow's 100th find. Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G5J
Show Sponsor: Podcacher Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: March 15, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 4 April 2009
 Listen to our interview with N9YBK of Far south suburbs of Chicago. He started caching using a Garmin GPS 45 bought from a friend. He quickly decided an upgrade to the Legend HCx. He's recently upgraded again to the Colorado 300 and loves it for the paperless caching. He still uses GASK to process the pocket queries before loading them into the new Colorado. He operates a personal blog and can be found posting to Twitter under n9ybk. The rest of the family has their own caching names as well; ACScott, Ma of 8, jcmonkey, GeoDavid98, csm2000, ram97, bethgeo, and Non-Caching Katie (who does not have a Geocaching.com profile). One of these days he would like to get to Ireland for some caching. One of his favor caches though is his "The Creek" (GC1FG8X) cache which is a location from his childhood.Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G5M
Show Sponsor: Granite State Geocachers Community Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: March 20, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 28 March 2009
 Listen to our interview with The ConMan of Grand Rapids, Michigan. He began his caching adventures with an Garmin eTrex Legend but has since upgraded to the Garmin Colorado 400t. He enjoys Wherigo caches and as of the recording had found about 10% of them available in the U.S. He almost got stuck (with some caching friends) on Manitou Island for an extra day while caching the island in unfavorable weather. During his earlier years he ran a the Far Side BBS connected through the Fidonet system. On television he watches the "NCIS," "The Unit," and "Criminal Minds." His favorite movies include "Armageddon," "Sneakers," and "War Games."Also mentioned in this episode is the coming "A Pirate's Welcome For Sonny,Sandy, & Sean" (GC1NYG9) event for the hosts of the Podcacher Podcast. |
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Sat, 21 March 2009
 Listen to our interview with Tenorplayer of Indiana. He plays the Tenor Saxophone in band which is where he got his name. He started caching with his Grandfather and his GPSMAP 76CSx, but uses his Nüvi 200 with the Geocaches loaded in as POIs. His favorite location he's been to Geocaches was Shipshewana, Indiana. He dreams of caching in Hawaii for its virtual and earthcaches. He loves hunting earthcaches as he "learns alot and [they're] really fun to do." The two favorite caches he's hidden are "Wetland's Wonderland" (GC1FJBZ) and "Auburn's Cedar Creek Gaging Station" (GC1K2TW). He enjoys running into fellow Geocachers on the trail, including the story told of meeting Che K and SixDogTeam before the "Midwest GeoBash 2008" (GC154HT). One of his favorite caches though was "Cupcake Cutie" (GC1M4GH) which he found with his Grandparents following the "LLLGL Valentine's Day Cache Bash" (GC1KME8) event. When not caching or at school he likes listening to "Green Day" and watches "House."Also mentioned in this episode was the "Metea Park CITO & Pot Luck Picnic" (GC1MH30) CITO by Cache-A-Maniacs guests Tenorplayer and Mr. Incredible!, and the latest issue of the Cachers of the Round Table which talks about CITO events. Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G5P
Show Sponsor: Geocaching Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean Content Rating: Clean Date Recorded: February 28, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 14 March 2009
 Listen to our interview with Happy Humphrey of Isle of Man. His screen name comes from a professional wrestler William J. Cobb. His motivation for Geocaching came from a walk on the Southern Upland Way in Southern Scotland. For that hike he picked up the Forerunner 201. Since then he's upgraded to the for his caching. He prefers to load the caches as POIs (Point Of Interest) rather than waypoints using a macro for GSAK (Geocaching Swiss Army Knife). He once flew to the Lake District in North West England just to be the first to find an elaborate multi-cache. Another notable multi-cache adventure took place in the Black Forest of Germany where he was not able to find the final cache. The closest that he came to a signature item was to produce the Isle of Man Geocoin. His favorite caching location was the Black Forest, but given the chance he would like to return to California. The favorite caches hides are "The Money Pit"e (GCX21B) and the "Three Legs" series. The most memorable caching event was "The UK's First Mega Event" (GC17W59) where he ran into many of the Cachers he recognized from logs. For his viewing, he watchings the "Father Ted" series on television, and "Monty Python's Life of Brian." He's also a Genesis listener.Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G4P
Show Sponsor: Geocaching Podcast Content Rating: Clean Date Recorded: February 28, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 7 March 2009
 Listen to our interview with kf4oox of Northwest Pennsylvania. His name is him Amateur radio call sign as assigned by the FCC. He started caching with his Garmin GPS III Plus but quickly upgraded to the GPS V. He has upgraded to the DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 and is currently using the beta software which allows for Geocaching on the unit. His favorite location for caching had been around last year's "Midwest GeoBash 2008" (GC154HT) largely for the proximity to other Cachers. He would like to cache in Alaska and Hawaii, and not just for the caches. Each of the four caches he current owns -- "Short Walk in State Game Lands #204" (GC1MQF1), "Canoe Launch in Sharon?" (GC1EQ5N), "Sharon View II" (GC18BFE), and "Sharon West Hill" (GC182F5), -- are favorites. His most memorable Geomuggle story was an encounter with a crowbar weilding muggle at "Shady Tree Cove" (GC174PB). Aside from the Geocaching and Amateur radio, Paul enjoys model railroading, railfanning, and is volunteer firefighter. As for television viewing he leans toward the Discovery Channel, Science Channel, and National Geographic Channel. Some favorite shows include Dog Whisperer and COPS. He's been into Country Music as of late with favorites including Kenny Roger, Charlie Daniels, and SHeDAISY.Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G4V
Show Sponsor: Geocache Radio Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: February 27, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 28 February 2009
 Listen to our interview with Blue Man of Orlando Florida. Show notes to comeShow Sponsor: Twin Cities Geocaching Podcast
Content Rating: Clean Date Recorded: January 31, 2009 Show Notes: Bluedepth |
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Sat, 21 February 2009
 Listen to our interview with SuperGoober of Hiawatha, Iowa. He published help about going paperless and posts photo of his cache finds.Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G57
Show Sponsor: Podcacher Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: February 13, 2009 Show Notes: Bluedepth |
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Sat, 14 February 2009
 Listen to our interview with sailor_dave of Orlando Florida. He started caching with the Garmin GPS 12 from his boat and still uses that same unit today. He used GSAK to load both the GPS and the Palm (which runs Cachemate). A couple favorite location he caches are Ocala National Forest, the Space Coast, and Tampa Bay. His caching dreams take him to Europe, Australia, the Far East, and Hawaii. His favorite hide is his "Jambalaya" cache (GC107BV) for it mix of cache types. One of his memorable experiences came while working at Disney World and spotting a fellow Geocacher waiting to have his photo taken with a travel bug and a character. A favorite event was the recent "Third Annual Florida Finder's Fest" event (GC14D8Z) which gave him the oppotunity to hone his caching skills with a group of Cachers. His movie picks include "Animal House," "Better Off Dead," "Caddy Shack," "Stripes," and just about anything by Steven Spielberg. On television he likes "24," "Dexter," "Grey's Anatomy," "M*A*S*H," "Nip/Tuck," and "Seinfeld." As for music, he enjoys the music of a friend's band called "Rico Monaco & Sol Sons," and some of the older groups including "Crosby, Stills, & Nash," "Genesis," "Emerson, Lake & Palmer."Also mentioned in this episode was the Cache-A-Maniacs Geocoin sales to support this show. Show Sponsor: Geocaching Podcast
Content Rating: Clean Date Recorded: January 31, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 7 February 2009
 Listen to our interview with Diamond Head of the Chicago area. Their Geocaching name comes from their love of Diamond Head in Hawaii. The first caching experience was with a navigational GPSR -- a Magellan Maestro. Now they use a Garmin eTrex Venture HC and supplement it with an Apple iPhone and its built-in apps. They have recently start watching "Hawaii Five-0" and enjoy checking out the places they know now as they were filmed for this decades old television series.Also mentioned on this episode was the "Medical Alert Dogs" Pathtag. Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G4Y
Show Sponsor: Granite State Geocachers Community Podcast Content Rating: Clean Date Recorded: January 16, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Wed, 4 February 2009
The Cache-A-Maniacs Mystery Cacher shares the location of two of the gold boxes in Tennessee.
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Tue, 3 February 2009
The Cache-A-Maniacs Mystery Cacher shares the location of a gold box in Switzerland.
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Sat, 31 January 2009
 Listen to our interview with Capt Biggins of Tampa Bay, Florida. He learned about Geocaching from a TechTV interview with Jeremy Irish (October 30, 2000 according Geocaching.com's Press Archives). While the Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx is his current GPS, he started caching with the Garmin GPS 72. Cachemate on his PocketPC takes care of his paperless caching needs. His most memorable early geocache was "The Scavenger Hunt Cache" (GC480C) -- a locationless cache which gave him the chance to take a photo of a motorcycle officer with a GPSR and a Barbi doll. The most memorable cache was "Mission 9: Tunnel of Light" (GC1169), found during his trip to the Seattle area where he also visited the Groundspeak headquarters. Some day he hopes to cache in Glasgow, Scotland and Hawaii. His favorite hide is currently "Using Your Mind's Eye" (GC1G8YA) which is a visual puzzle that draws fun comments from the Finders. As for music, he enjoys Jimmy Buffett. As for the movies, he like Disney's "Pirates of the Carribean" series, but recently discovered a 1952 film titled "The Crimson Pirate." |
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Sat, 24 January 2009
 Listen to our interview with bumanfam of The Ice Cream Capital of the World (Northwest Iowa). They started caching with a Magellan eXplorist 210. Since then they've added more of the same units for the whole family and the Garmin iQue M5 for Dad. He's a GSAK fan using that to load the GPSRs. His introduction to Podcasts came from the Travel Bug they found which had a teaser for the "Podcacher Podcast." Were cost and time not an object, he'd love to cache the Banff National Park and Calgary, Alberta areas. As for their hides, his favorites are "We Wood Eaven Put A Cache Here (GC11FQ6)" and "GEOSCAMS (GC17917)." His best event memory comes from last year's "MOGA 2008 (GC167P0)" Mega Event with kid number 1. Bumanfam Mom is a fan of the "Harry Potter" movies. As for Dad, he likes "ER," "Survivor," and the "Star Wars" series.Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G58
Show Sponsor: Geocaching Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean Content Rating: Clean Date Recorded: January 9, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 17 January 2009
Also mentioned in this episode was the Cache-A-Maniacs Geocoin sales through PayPal. Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G4N
Show Sponsor: Geocache Radio Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: January 9, 2009 |
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Thu, 15 January 2009
The Cache-A-Maniacs Mystery Cacher shares the location of two of the gold boxes in Colorado.
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Wed, 14 January 2009
The Cache-A-Maniacs Mystery Cacher shares the location of two of the gold boxes in the United Kingdom.
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Sat, 10 January 2009
 Listen to our interview with Team Psychopuppy of California. The team of five (two humans and three canines) took their name from the eldest puppy (Belle). They started their caching explorations with a Handspring Visor PDA with a GPS card from Magellan. Their first DNF didn't deter them, and eventually they purchased their Garmin GPSMap 60CSx and still prefer using that to their new Garmin Oregon. They're also using the navigation system in their Toyota Prius and the iPhone 3G. They still use their Handspring Visor and CacheMate for their cache information in the field. The 60CSx receives its caches through MacCaching while the Oregon is drag-and-drop of the GPX files from Geocaching.com. They hosted the "Caching on your Mac" at GeoWoodstock VI. They made a trip to visit his parents though during GeoWoodstock V. They enjoy their local Northern California for its variety, and especially Lake Powell (where they had an encounter with a winged geomuggle). One of their favorite events is the "Sonoma County Cachers Re-Union Cache" which they host each year. They also created the SRLUP series of caches bringing Cachers to the many small parks of Santa Rosa, California. They enjoy watching movies on their Plasma TV (when not Geocaching), including "Blade Runner" and the Disney/Pixar movies. For music they enjoy "Depeche Mode," "Heart," "Kansas," and "U2."Also mentioned in this episode was the "Winter Potluck & Cabin Fever (GC16JBK)" event and the "Cache-A-Maniacs Geocoins Through PayPal" post. Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G55
Show Sponsor: Twin Cities Geocaching Podcast Content Rating: Clean Date Recorded: January 3, 2009 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Fri, 9 January 2009
The Cache-A-Maniacs Mystery Cacher shares the location of two of the gold boxes in Missouri.
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Thu, 8 January 2009
The Cache-A-Maniacs Mystery Cacher shares the location of a gold box in Indiana.
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Wed, 7 January 2009
The Cache-A-Maniacs Mystery Cacher shares the location of two of the gold boxes in Florida.
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Thu, 1 January 2009
 Listen to our interview with softball29 of Delaware County in Upstate New York. P.J. started caching with his friend speliopirate using his Garmin Rino 530 but is currently using the Garmin GPSMap 60CSx. For his paperless caching, he's using a Dell Axim with Cachemate. One of his favorite memories is of the pirate themed cache titled "Aargh! (GCXMKE)." His dream locations include Montreal, the South Pole, and Alaska. He hopes to attend this year's "ASP GeoBash IV (GC1DG47)" mega-event on May 15th. Some favorite entertainment picks were "Forrest Gump," "The Truman Show," "Bull Durham," "Matchbox Twenty," "Phil Collins," "Genesis," and "24." For a look at the photo he shot in Philly, check out his Flickr Photostream, or visit his "Caching - Philly style!" blog post. Also check out his "P.J. look at the world" photo blog and his "A 'lil Hoohaa" blog.Also mentioned was the Cache-A-Maniacs account on Geocaching.com. Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G4M
Show Sponsor: Podcacher Podcast Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: December 21, 2008 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 27 December 2008
 Listen to our interview with AggieJWP of Missouri City, Texas. John used his college (Texas A&M) mascott to build his screen name. He started caching with the Garmin eTrex Legend but has since upgraded to the Garmin GPSMap 60CS. He's using the Geocaching WAP site while in the field to look-up cache information. He'd like to hit Port Aransas, Texas region for its high cache density. He's created the "The Anti-Purist Lazy Cacher Series" (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, & #8) of park-and-grab caches. He recent made the "W.E.G.E. #5 + Houston Cache Awards+Dec. B-Dayz" event his 500th cache. His favorite movies are "A Beautiful Mind," "National Treasure," and "Tommy Boy." He enjoys catching "The Office" on television and listening to "Shane & Shane".Also mentioned was the "Eternal Bumps of My Spotless Mind" blog. |
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Sat, 20 December 2008
 Listen to our interview with pdantic of Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Steve is known for his articles on the "The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)" titled "iPhone 101: Geocaching with an iPhone 3G" and "TUAW Review: Geocaching iPhone app." (He's also writing for "Gadling.") Earlier though he ran a website called "pdantic.com" (via Archive.org) about PDAs. His first GSPR (eTrex Summit) was acquired as a replacement for a cycle computer. Later he upgraded to a GPSMap 60 CS but now relies on nothing but his iPhone 3G. While he misses the accuracy of the 60CS he loves the convenience of the iPhone while on the road for business. Now he's drooling over the Oregon 400t. He's looking forward to the next generation location technology but fear hearing an increase in number of incidents resetting Podcacher's DWAB counter. One of his favor finds was "Travel Bug Cafe" (GCK21R) where he launched his "Go Rocky! Go Rocky Go!" travel bug. His favorite location for caching though was New York's Central Park where he ran into another couple from Sweden (Hemulen). He likes listening to "Steely Dan," and watching "Star Trek (TOS)," "Fringe," and anything from "Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K)." Enjoy this episode with a Cacher who hits the trail while on the road.Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G5B
Show Sponsor: Geocaching Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: December 8, 2008 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 13 December 2008
 Listen to our interview with the.james.gang of Western Washington State. We spoke with mom of the five person family team who got their start in Geocaching through her parents and a multi-cache. Their caching started with just a Magellan Explorist 500 but added a Garmin eTrex Legend and use both with EasyGPS. Despite the GPSRs though, it doesn't prevent their getting lost following an FTF attempt (and now she remembers to mark her car). She's still looking forward to find the Mission 9: Tunnel of Light Project APE Cache and the ORIGINAL STASH TRIBUTE PLAQUE. They've enjoyed doing the Kitsap County Challenge and visiting Groundspeak. But don't miss the stories about their encounters with muggles and other Geocachers!Also mentioned in this episode was the GCinOHIOGeoFest at the Miami County Fair Grounds in Ohio. Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G4K
Show Sponsor: Geocache Radio Content Rating: Normal Date Recorded: December 7, 2008 Show Notes: DarrylW4 |
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Sat, 6 December 2008
 Listen to our interview with ReefPilot of Minnesota, but who geocaches all over North America. He's a Scuba diving enthusiast and commercial airline pilot. He's currently using the same Garmin GPSMap 76CSx that he started his caching. He's using LoadMyTracks on his Macintosh to load the Geocaching.com Pocket Queries to his GPS, then Mac CMConvert to prep the PQ for the Palm. He caches frequently in the Washington D.C. area which is also one of his favorite caching destinations. He's also a fan of the Pacific Northwest and California. Perhaps the most unique location was Quito, Ecuador where he place the "UIO Basilica - Venezuela y Carchi (GC1CVMW)" cache. He's still looking to cache Hawaii, and the other 25 states that he hasn't found a cache yet. Some favorite movies include "Airplane," Indiana Jones ("Raiders of the Lost Ark," "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom," "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," and "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"), and "National Treasure." On television he enjoys "Law & Order" and "The Office."Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G5N
Show Sponsor: Twin Cities Geocaching Podcast Content Rating: Clean Date Recorded: November 1, 2008 Show Notes: bluedepth |
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