On this weeks episode of the geocaching podcast we talk about the death of the geomatejr gps. We mention several cheap alternatives to the entry level gps that is no longer being produced. We also talk about some changes coming to munzee. And on this weeks Geocaching Question of the Day, The Bad Cop asks “Have you found a 1,000+ caches in a single year?”

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On this weeks episode of the geocaching podcast We talk about some of the written and unwritten rules of things not to do while geocaching. We also talk about a new feature that Garmin just released that will allow owners of the Dakota, eTrex 20, eTrex 30, GPSMAP 62, GPSMAP 78, Montana, or Oregon x50 series units to be able to load photos from geocaches onto the unit.

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On this weeks episode of the Geocaching Podcast we talk with geocacher The Raven. This cache creator was brought to our attention by a listener of ours because his caches are so unique and involved. Many of his geocaches involve some sort of electronics. The raven tells us all about his geocache “The Ravens Labyrinth” which is one of the best geocaches we have ever seen. One of the great things about his caches is that the city of Prescott, AZ has worked hand and hand with him to get him what he needs to place his geocaches on their land.

We also hear from a listener about a new iPad app for geocaching.

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Both Darrylw4 and XpunkX have been caching for a long time now. XpunkX Started in 2003 and Darrylw4 in 2005. A lot has changed in geocaching since then. On this episode we think back on how Geocaching was back in the day. We cover everything from our first GPS units to the paper that we had to print out just to go Geocaching! On the Geocaching Question Of The Day TheBadcop asks, “Have you ever solved a puzzle cache more than once”. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Geocaching Podcast

On this episode of the Geocaching Podcast we talk about the ethics of geocache owners deleting found logs. We also talk about if you are working on the geocache a day challenge you will need to find a geocache on February 29th this year or you will have to wait a while before trying again since it is a leap year. We also talk about Munzee’s not being allowed to be mentioned in a geocache description. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Geocaching podcast.

We know that many of our listeners received a handheld GPSr for Christmas so on this episode we talk about the basics needed to use any GPSr for geocaching.
Also on this episode TheBadCop asks in his geocaching question of the day, Have you been to more than done a 5/5 cache?

There are many options when it comes to shooting video for geocaching and sharing that video. In this first episode we talk about all the different cameras that you can use while geocaching to capture that geocache. We also talk about what software you can use to edit the video and then finally we talk about how you can share this video with others.

TheBadCop asks Have you been to more than 50 events. And we talk about a scare in which the folks over at http://gsak.net thought their web server got hacked, but it turned out to be an error while doing a back up.

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This episode is our annual gift giving guide. We hear from lots of geocachers what gifts they should get a geocacher for Christmas, So we compiled all our favorite geocaching related picks and we bring them to you in this episode. You can download a pdf with all our picks and links to the stores right here.

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This episode is our monthly cacher coffee, an open round table discussion with who ever is on the phone with us. On this episode we take a question from listener TheTechCacher about what the 2011 version of pathtags are. We also talk about Munzee’s new Hamburger promotion and about what a munzee is in general.

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Geocaching is much more than just finding an ammo box or a bison tube, there are some really creative geocachers out there who love to create creative cache containers. On previous shows we have talked about it but thought it was time to talk about it again so on this episode we talk all about those creative containers. Even though I mention in the show this is the second episode we did on it, it is actually the third. We also hear feedback from Frank about how to set the pin in iOS on an actual location and not the closest address.

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With the rise of people just saying TFTC on the geocache log we thought it would be time to talk about putting more creativity into your logs so on this episode we talk with NurseNanna about her creative geocaching logs. She hardly ever just uses TFTC. She tells us a little about how she comes up with her creative logs. We also asked on Google+ about creative logging and had many people respond and we chatted about those ideas too

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On this episode we talk with Northern Penguin and xafwodahs about night caches. We talk about some really cool caches that use UV lights, Glow in the dark, and other material to camouflage a cache at night. We also chat about this weeks update to geocaching.com.

On this episode we take a call from Minkus316 about the price of cellphone data plans in regards to our episode on finding the right GPSr. A listener email from greg sparked a big discussion on weather or not caches in hunting areas should be disabled during hunting season. Also listener Robby wrote in and asked what all would be needed to use the badelf iOS gpsr to go caching and if it was worth it or if he should just get a cheap handheld GPSr. Finally we talk a little about winter caching. TheBadCop asks “have you ever held a geocache and not known it was the cache because of good camo” on the geocaching question of the day.

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On this episode we talk with ncbiscuit about caching with dogs and things that you need to be aware of when caching with your canines. On the Geocaching Question Of The Day, TheBadCop asks “Have you hidden a geocahe this year?”

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We have been asked many time what GPSr our listeners should buy so we decided to do a show on what GPSr we would recommend for different kinds of geocachers. TheBadCop also asks do you prefer geocoins or pathtags

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On this episode we talk with TheBadCop about hosting a geocaching event in your area to help muggles learn about geocaching. We talk about how to get your local groups involved. what kind of things you will want to include in your presentation and a few hints on some geocaches to hide so your participants can actually go and find some geocaches. We also hear from a listener reminding us that it is hunting season and to be careful of caches in hunting areas. And we also take a question about creating wherigo cartridges

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This episode is our monthly cacher coffee episode an open episode where live listeners can bring up any geocaching topic. On this episode we talk about a travel bug that Jeepin_Idaho started in South Korea with the goal to get to Indiana and it is almost to Indiana. We also talk about how Light Squared is talking about suing the GPS industry because they keep trying stop Light Squared from creating the LTE data network. We talk about the ramifications of that

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On this episode we talk about how to host a geocaching event. We talk about things to keep in mind such as what kind of venue are you going to need, are you going to provide food, and lots more.

On this episode we talk about how to do geocaching on your lunch break. We talk about things that we need to remember to take with us, how lunchtime differs from other times caching. TheBadCop also asks “Have you ever found a new pet while on a cache outing” We also hear feedback from Jeepin_Idaho about the “Short Logging Syndrome” and from Paul from BadElf clarifying some of the questions we had on last weeks show.

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On this episode we review the BadElf GPSr attachment for Apple iOS devices. This little attachment will take your iPod/iPad/iPhone and add a gps to it. This will allow you to go geocaching with an iPod or iPad. Also in the Geocaching question of the day The Bad Cop asks if you have geocached on your birthday

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On this episode we talk about the updates to geocaching.com. we also talk about the updates to breadcrumbs.com. Have you ever come across a cache that is suppose to have a travelbug in it but doesn’t? We talk about how to deal with that and people logging geocaches that they found with only TFTC or nothing at all. Then finally we also mention about how and when to adopt a geocache or travelbug.

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On this episode we talk with Erick from Groundspeak about the new Geocaching Challenges. We ask him some things like what about waymarking? Is it dead? Are there going to be new types of challenges coming out and when? Why only premium members can create new challenges? Come listen to this chat that is so much more than just what is a geocaching challenge. We also hear a report from TheBadCop and witzend about the geocaching block party.

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On this Episode we talk with Blaze 132 and FreeKacher about the kind of geocaching that they like to do. They like to geocache underground literately. They like to geocache in storm drains. This type of geocaching is not for everyone, and can be extremely dangerous. Please attempt at your own risk. In the episode they tell us their favorite parts of geocaching underground, and also tips and tricks.

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On this episode we talk with DudleyGrunt and RVroadtrip (admins at opencaching.us ) about opencaching.us. We talk about the unique geocache types that they have and lots more.

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This episode is our monthly cacher coffee where we get together and have an open mic night anyone can bring up any topics they want for us to talk about geocache related. On this episode we talked about the site updates to geocaching.com which also brings the API live and CacheSense being the first app to publicly use the API. We chat about the new attributes that you can use on geocaching.com and what we think about them. We also talk how we deal with lame caches and how we think the geocaching community helps the dwindling tourism market. VBpad also brings you a new GSAK garage segment about how to filter out caches that have been archived.

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On this episode we talk with the guys from http://munzee.com about their new game that is played on a smart phone that is closly related to geocaching.com

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On this episode we talk with Eric Schudiske from Groundspeak about the geocaching.com mobile apps. We talk about What the differences across the different mobile platforms. We also talk about the future of the apps. Also now that google+ is out we talk about how we have been using it to connect with other geocachers. On the Geocaching Question of the Day thebadcop asks if we have geocached with our mothers and in the GSAK garage segment VBpad talks more about macros.

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On this episode we talk with Softball29 about his geocaching in another country and how he found local people to geocache with him and made lifelong friends in the process. We also talk about a new game called Munzee

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On this episode we talk with you live from Geowoodstock IX

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On this episode you tell us what geocaches are on your bucket list (that list of caches you need to hit before you die)
Also if you are at geowoodstock we love to meet you. Come to the podcast studio at 2:00 PM for a live recording of the Geocaching Podcast.

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On this episode we talk about travelbugs and geocoins. Some things we talk about are what are good missions, what makes it fun and more.
This is episode 209 not 210 like is said in the intro!

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The ET Highway Power Trail was archived a few months ago. We received word that the power trail was coming back and with more geocaches than before, So we asked Clay And Gus the owners of the trail to come back on the show and talk what exactly happened with the first trail, what has changed, and the kick off party. We also have the bad cop asking “do you prefer to use a smart phone or a GPSr to geocache”. We also have another installment of GSAK garage

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With summer fast approaching it is important to remember the essentials. On this episode we talk about how while geocaching in the summer there are many things that we need to remember. Also on the Geocaching Question of the Day TheBadCop asks about benchmarks

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With the release of so many new handheld GPSrs this past few weeks we talk on this episode about “Is the handheld GPS still going strong”. We also talk about the re-release of the ET Highway series of geocaches. We also talk about the new Bad-Elf GPSr we have and are testing. We have a new GSAK Garage segment and TheBadCop asks, “does the price of gas affect your geocaching” on the Geocaching Question of the Day.

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Being that XpunkX just got a smart phone on this episode we debate what is better for Geocaching, Smart Phone or GPSr. We also let you know about the update to geocaching.com

On this episode we talk with Guido an organizer of the first European Geocoin Fest which is set to be the largest geocoinfest yet. He tells us about all the events and tours of Cologne Germany that will be available. We also mention the new Garmin Montana GPSr and an update to geocaching.com’s Android App

I (xpunkx) had the chance to get a demo Magellan eXplorist 610 and so this episode is a review of the unit. Below are some screen shots from the unit and pictures and a movie and some audio i recorded with the unit.

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On this episode we talk about the new updates to the geocaching.com website that create a clean looking UI. We also hear a touching story from TeamSearchGeo about a travel bug dedicated to his sisters memory. And we also hear some feedback about episode 201 and losing weight

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On this episode we chat about how Darylw4 was given orders by his doctor to lose weight and so he used Geocaching and some other techniques that we talk about on this episode.

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On this episode we talk Scott, an organizer of the 2011 US geocoinfest. He lets us in on what we should know before we go to the event. We also Celebrate our 200th episode with a couple of call-ins and a trip down memory lane while listening to the beginning of episode 2

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On this episode we talk about how to go about hiding your first geocache. Many times people who are new at geocaching really want to hide a geocache, however there are many things to think about first so we talk about the do’s and don’ts of placing a geocache.

On this episode we talk about a recall by Spot on the SPOT communicator that is bundled with the Delorme PN-60, Geocacher safety, Cache In Trash Out. We also talk about how and when to do cache maintenance. and a reminder that now is the time of year when lots of animals are starting to come out of winter sleep and we need to be careful where we put our hands at.

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On this episode we chat with Wes – KCEPen- of the Geowoodstock 9 committee on this episode to fill us in a little about the July mega-event in Pennsylvania.

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On this episode we talk about what can be done to keep us safe as geocachers. Some of the questions we ask are: Should Groundspeak make all logs private? Should we have more control on what is posted about us as Geocachers on the listing sites.

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On this episode we talk with John from cacheatnight.com about night geocaching. He tells us about lots of different kinds of geocaches that he creates and others have created.

On this episode we talk about a new locationless cache on Terracaching to support the earthquake in NZ. We also take a question about what applications are available for geocaching with the Blackberry. We talk about how Geocaching in NSW national parks is now allowed. We also take a question on our thoughts on if it is ok for a geocache owner to require the FTF hounds not to try and be FTF on his cache. And finally we talk about the archiving of the E.T. Highway caches that we chatted about on Episode 192

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Since it is winter and much of the Midwest United States is covered with snow we thought we would share about some other location based games besides geocaching that you can do with your smart phone.

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On this episode we chat with Clay And Gus about their Power Caching Trail Called E.T. Highway. We talk about how long it took to plan and what was the biggest challenge with the containers used and much more

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On this episode we talk with The Conman & SunshineGang about their Survivor geocaching events. These events take place on Manitou Island and they have to take all their food on the island that only ferry access to it once a day. These two talk to us about what it is like to camp and cache with just the basics.

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This episode is our monthly open topic episode anyone can bring up any topic. On this episode we chat about the new features on geocaching.com with the updates to the maps and stats and favorites and how you can now filter the map and choose what stats you want to display. We also bring you some quick tips for winter geocaching

On this episode we talk with Finding Fraggle Rock and SerenityNow about their world famous geocaching gaming events that they have held each year since 2003

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On this episode we talk with Mike from the TikiBirds about puzzles. If you live in an area that is cold during winter you know how hard it is to get out and find a cache so second best is to sit at home and solve puzzles.

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On this episode we chat about the newest features to geocaching.com. Most notably are Geocaching Favorites, Geocaching Maps Beta, and Geocaching Statistics. Listen as we talk about the good and the bad of the new features. Make sure to join us next week on our cacher coffee episode. come hang out in this open forum show any geocaching related topic you can bring up

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This show is going to be a little different from our normal shows. We thought that since it was Christmas week we would share our favorite geocaching memories from this last year set to the sounds of Christmas music. so cozy up to the fire, get your cup of hot chocolate, and have a good time reminiscing about this last year. but first we have some information about the updates to geocaching.com this week.

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On this episode we chat with Mark Bryers the creator of Geosphere application for iOS. We also talk about the Groundspeak leaks of updates to the sites.

On this episode we talk with Jake from Garmin about the newly released opencaching.com He talks about how it differs from other listing sites and he talks about the rating bulls eye and the awesomeness factor. And many other questions from the audience.

On this episode we bring you our 3rd annual gift giving guide for the Holiday’s. We answer a listener email about what other sites and apps do gps breadcrumb mapping. We also talk about new GPS Tuner version 1.0.2, MotionX GPS Lite app ver 13, PiGo 1.2, Geocaching App version 4.2 for iOS, Geosphere 2.4. We talk about Terracaching shutting down. And one last update to mention, and that’s an update to the Geomate.Jr. Custom GPX loading is now supported by the update kit.

Geocaching Podcast 2010 Gift Guide

• Under $10 range
  • XpX: Rebar Curb Geocache Container $6.00
  • XpX: 3 Inch Reflective Travel Bug Decal 7.95
  • DW4: Large Fake Snake Geocache Container $5.99 (Custom Geocache Containers)
  • DW4: Large Black Vial Rat Geocache Container $4.99 (Custom Geocache Containers)
• $10-25 range
  • DW4: Freehand Power Stretch 2 Finger Liner $24.00 (Freehand)
  • DW4: Hunter’s Specialties Camo Permanent Spray Paint Kit $19.95 (Cache Advance $18.59)
  • XpX: Joy Of Geocaching
  • XpX: 10 Year celebration 10 Shirt $14.99
• $25-50 range
  • XpX: Premium Membership at geocaching.com (upgrade another player) $30
  • XpX: CacheMatt ($39-44)
  • DW4: Freehand Stretch (Mens|Womens) $30.00 (Freehand)
  • DW4: Otterbox Defender Series (HTC EVO|HTC Desire|HTC Hero|iPhone 3G/3G S|iPhone 4|Droid X|Blackberry Curve|Blackberry Bold|Blackberry Storm|Blackberry Tour|Nexus One|Nokia E71|Nokia E72) $49.95 for most smartphones (OtterBox)
• $50-150 range
  • DW4: Energizer XP4001 Universal Rechargeable Power Pack $69.99 (<$50 on Amazon)
  • DW4: Virgin Mobile’s MiFi 2200 $149.99 (Virgin Mobile USA) $40/month unlimited data
  • XpX: Ram Mounts various prices
  • XpX: GeomateJr. and update kit $89.99
• $150-250 range
  • XpX: Ipod Touch$229
  • DW4: Magellan eXplorist GC $199.99 (<$150 on Amazon)
• $250+ range
  • DW4: Garmin Oregon 450 $399.99 (Garmin)
  • XpX: Delorme PN60 with spot $459.95
• Listener Submitted
  • PumpkinKing27: AqauPak
  • Dan of Dan and Steph: Google Translate for Mobile Phone
  • Kb0otw: Container
  • Dudley Grunt: Gopher Grabber
  • Cooley1103: Garmin Chirp
  • BananaForce: DC power strip
  • BakerGeckos: Metal Dectector

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This episode is just to let you know what is coming next week and what we are thankful for. It is just a quick episode because it is thanksgiving and we wanted to take time with our families.

On this episode we talk with Stewart co-founder of the website gobreadcrumbs.com. Breadcrumbs is a site to take your gps tracks to the next level. They allow you to share your tracks with your friends. You can see your tracks in 3d with google earth. you can also replay your track and add photos and videos to your track too!

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On this episode we chat about Groundspeaks update to geocaching.com on November 9th. We chat about the new Windows7 official groundspeak geocaching app. We talk with the owner of the first reported garmin chirp that went missing from a geocache. We have feedback from chipper about using his Garmin to hook up to his laptop to get a live map. We answer a phone call about “is it a good idea to place caches in signs” and we talk about Geocaching theft, why we should get permission before placing geocaches. And what could this be, we talk about the update on the groundspeak forums that says “Coming Soon: Stats, Ratings and Maps. Oh My”. All in one action packed episode of the Geocaching Podcast

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On this episode we talk about Group geocaching ID’s, We talk about the geocaching app for android and iPhone. We give away the “Travel Bugs CD” and lots more.

On this episode we talk about Lowrence announces their new 5m Baja off-road Navigation GPSR. We also Talk about the options that we as geocachers have as far as tools to help us get to the geocache.

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On this episode we talk with Hyfe A. Lutin a blogger for the band The Travel bugs. He tells us all about his adventures and some fun logs that he has come across.

On this episode we talk with the creator of the iPhone app wherpigo. This is an i phone wherigo player. We also bring you a bog post about souvenirs

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On this episode we bring you the updates and changes to geocaching.com we talk about the new Souvenirs on geocaching.com. We also speak with DudleyGrunt about opencaching.us

On this episode we talk with Roddy of Geocaching Journeys about group Travel Caching.

In this episode we talk with Darrylw4 and Firefly03 about their trip to GeocoinFest 2010

Co-host DarrylW4 took a flight out to the Geocoinfest 2010 – Twin Cities Mega-event and assembled this look at the weekend of caching and events. He starts by caching with the hosts of the sir_zman and Super R) for the event’s Passport Cache Runs, then hits the 2010 Geocoinfest Meet and Greet event on Saturday where he interviewed committee member NOSNOW. Sunday was the mega-event (Geocoinfest 2010 – Twin Cities) including an interview with Geocoinfest founder avroair.

There are some really clever cache containers out there. On this episode we talk with HeadHardHat and Tripcyclone about their experiences with creative cache containers.

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On this episode we have our monthly cacher coffee. This is an episode that we have open mics and anyone can talk or bring up any geocaching related subject.

On this episode we talk with the director of the West Virginia geocoin challenge, we talk about a new GPS for your bicycle, a Garmin Nüvi recall, Geocachers to the rescue, and More geocaching.com updates

On this episode we talk about geocaching by bicycle with Crashmore. We talk about what makes a good bicycle cache, what proper equipment to use and more

On this episode we talk about the release of the official geocaching android application, with feedback from crashmore who is using the app. We also talk about the Dell Streak and Caching with the iPad

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On this episode we talk with Brainzane & Yossface about their site mygeocachingprofile.com. We also chat about the new version of GSAK and a cacher who found an unexploded WWII bomb

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On this episode we have a discussion with Tripcyclone about trackables. We talk about what the proper way to handle them is. Also the new log type called “visiting”

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On this episode we talk with Dan of cachingtree.com a site that maps the geocaching family tree.

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On this episode we take you in the car with XpunkX and his 2010 cache run crew. You get to hear little audio clips while on our cache run

Lots of people are using cell phones these days to find geocaches. So naturally they are going to want to place caches with their smart phone also. On this episode we talk about many ways to get good coordinates with your smart phone while placing geocaches. We also chat about Cacheberry now being known as CacheSense. Also we talk about how Magellan released three new Explorist models last week.

Above L to R (Firefly03, Darrylw4, Montu_Rider)

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On this episode we talk about Darrylw4′s time at Geowoodstock. We hear from thebadcop and Chip from Delorme while they are placing some coins in caches using the PN-60 and the Spot. We also talk a little about the Magellan Tough case for ipods and iPhones and many updates for other iOS Related devices.

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On this episode we talk about the new updates to geocaching.com including the 1,000 cache bookmark limit, announcement log type for events and much more.

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On this episode we speak with Jen from Groundspeak about their Big 10 Year Event (Lost & Found Celebration). She talks to us about what we can expect while at the event, and also hints at some secret things planned.

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On this episode we talk about the ways to make sure that nature will be the same as it is for our grandkids as it is for us. By following the ideas that are found on the Leave No Trace

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On this weeks episode we have our June cacher coffee and we talk about, Hollywood portrayal of Geocachers, Facebook like button on cache pages, Touch screen vs. buttons on handhelds, Collectable Trackables, Wheelchair terrain rating and attributes, and more.

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Cache Mate for Android updated
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Lost & Found event (GC24GYW) and the headquarters cache will each have their own icon.

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Darryl got his hands on a Dual GPS Cradle so on this episode we review this unit that makes the iPod touch usable for Geocaching.

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On this episode we talk about how easy it is to get distracted while driving. Using your GPS or cell phone while driving impairs your driving and can cause lots of accidents. We also chat about another failed launch of the next generation GSP satellite.

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On this episode we talk with Groundspeaks Eric Schudiske about their new video series for the Lost and found celebration. He tells us about what it is like to travel the country and talk to geocachers about their stories. We also talk about a new satellite going in to orbit this week and we inform you about an update to cachemate this week.

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This episode is one of our cacher coffee episodes. It is an open forum more like a geocaching event. In this episode we talk about Geomate.jr supporting custom non published caches, Groundspeaks Lost and Found trailer, our thoughts on the 1000 cache pocket queries, event raffles for FTF, caches on private property, and a pict-o-cache.

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Happy 10 year anniversary Geocaching. On this episode we take you to a fraction of the 10 year geocaching events via audio called in to our voice mail line (206-350-3GPS) or recorded at an event where out hosts were at. We also talk about the 1,000 PQ limit.

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On this episode we talk with a past guest and supporter of the podcast, Lisa from Cache Advance about geocaching with Palm WebOS. Lisa talks about the good and the bad of caching with that phone. We also talk about Garmin releasing new hand-held marine GPSRs last week.

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With summer fast approaching and more people placing geocaches, we decided to talk to HeadHardHat about cheap DIY containers that you can make mostly from things already found in your house.

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GeoSnippits: What not to hide as a geocache

On this episode we chat with Paul and Dana Gillin the authors of “The Joy of Geocaching”. In writing this book they got to hear lots of great stories and meet some really cool geocachers. We chat with them about a tiny number of the stories that they came across.

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On this episode we have our monthly cacher coffee. This is a time where anyone in the chat room can bring up and chat about any geocaching topic. On this show we talk about how to convert muggles. We also have several milestones called into our voice mail (206-350-3GPS) and we chat about the darrylw4′s first looks at the Magellan eXplorist GC. We answer questions like “Is this only a geocaching unit”, “Can you change the pre-loaded caches” and much more.

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Smittyware CacheMate 1.0.8 for the Windows Smartphones
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First Look: Magellan eXplorist GC

On this episode in honor of geocaching.com turning 10 we chat with Jeremy Irish (locuslingua) the creator of geocaching.com and Jon Stanley (Moun10Bike), a early geocacher, about the beginnings of geocaching.com, how the site came about, and what it was like back in the day when geocaching began. Listen as the two think back about those early years, share stories about the first trackables and coins. We also talk about what the future holds for geocaching.com. So sit back and listen as we talk about 10 years of geocaching

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On this episode we talk about the things to remember when geocaching with the whole family. There are things that you need to remember when planning your geocaching trip when the family is along with you, things that younger family members may not like that we may not think about. We also talk about the release of GSAK 7.7.0 and Magellan’s new GPSr named eXplorist GC specifically built for Geocachers.

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We realize that there are many log types to choose from when logging your find or when you are a cache owner. On this episode we sort out the facts of what log types to use when and what happens when you choose a log type. We also talk about some listener feedback about what to do when you cache placement is denied because it is too close to the final location of a whereigo or multi-cache

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Photography for geocachers: Resizing photo’s for geocaching.com
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On this episode we talk about the places that we recommend as great caching locations. We listen to voicemails from out listeners on what they think are great caching destinations. If you have a place you think is an exceptional location for caching please call our voicemail line at 206-350-3GPS or email an audio file to 2063503GPS@geocachingpodcast.com

We also talk about the publication of the 1 Millionth active geocache listed on geocaching.com. Some new updates to CacheMate and some news from groundspeak that coming soon we will be seeing an increase from 500 geocaches to 1000 geocaches in our pocket queries

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Great cache locations
Starkey Wilderness Preserve
Captian McHarry’s Vault
Mackinac Island
Virgin Falls
Virgin Falls Cache
Beaver Island
Sweeny’s Last stand cache
Maui Hawaii
Saphira’s Teeth Cache
Eddie’s Nakalele Blowhole Hideout
Oahu Hawaii
Seattle Washington
Nashville TN
Washington DC
Canberra Au
North Island
Flordia Keys

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On this episode of the Geocaching Podcast we have our monthly cacher coffee which is more of an open forum people can come ask any questions they want to have answered. We chat about the updates to geocaching.com as well as our introduction to the new segment “Photography for Cachers”. We also talk about what to do if you get to the cache and don’t have a pen to sign the log. And should we still call a non geocacher a muggle?… and much more.

Dont forget to call into our voicemail line (206-350-3GPS and tell us about your favorite place to cache or a vacation destination that you would like to cache in and what makes it a great place to cache.

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Tahoe Daily Tribune reports on drugs found while geocaching

We know that there are many places that you can place a geocache and not all of them are good places for one reason or another. On this episode we chat about what are some good cache hiding locations and what makes them good. We also talk about some locations that a cache can be hidden which are bad locations. We also mention about a new version of cachemate for the Android.

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Geosnippits: Where NOT to hide a geocache

On this episode we chat with Sonja who is a organizer for the Midwest Geobash. Midwest Geobash is just one of the mega events happening this summer. We talk with her about what is new this year at the bash. What we can expect and some general information about the are for those who are traveling from out of town.

We apologize for the quality of the audio coming from Montu’s phone

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Galileo System back on the map
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Spot Gets Competition
GPS Maze exhibit in Baltimore (event)(Science Center)
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We bring this episode to you live from the Cachercon 2010 event.  On this episode we talk with our live audience about the Cache on the ISS and the Frustromantic box and lots more.

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On this episode we talk about ways to remain connected to the net while your out in the field hunting geocaches. This includes ways to get data from geocaching.com and also ways to post date to geocaching.com like sending field notes of the caches that you have found or didn’t find

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When you go out to find a geocache in the city you dont need to pack much. However when you go out hiking there are several things that you need to take with you to remain safe. On this Episode we talk about a list of ten essentials of hiking created in the 1930′s by The Mountaineers and then revised by REI. It would be good to always keep these things in your bag

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You got a gps for Christmas but now have no idea what you can do with it. One of the things that you can do with your new gps is go geocaching. What is geocaching? On this episode we tell you what geocaching is and how to hunt your first geocache. We also give you some ideas on what to bring with you on your cache hunt. This episode was co-hosted by guest TheBadCop

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On this episode we chat with Chip Noble of Delorme about their announcement at CES about the new PN-60w and spot messenger. He give us more in depth details and info about the new PN-60W. We also bring android users some hope as Groundspeak announced that they are working on an official geocaching android app.

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On this episode we have an open chat about new GPSr’s and stuff you should bring with you while winter caching, and lots more. Reminder we will not be having a live show next week. But you can expect to get an episode on Tuesday containing a chat with Chip of Delorme about the PN-60W

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On this episode we talk about our Goals for our geocaching this year and some things that we are wishing would happen with geocaching this year. What are your goals? call our voicemail 206-350-3GPS and tell us.

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On this episode we talk about the software Geocaching Swiss Army Knife and its advanced features. We are talking about how to set your Waypoint name on your GSPr and URI features and also macros

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