Show 910.0: Trail Tales and a Resurrected Trackable
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On our geocaching podcast today, we have lots of updates out of Geocaching HQ for fun geocaching this summer. We also share geocaching stories and tales from the First to Find Geocacher magazine, a great lost trackable story that spans 15 years, some FTF hunts called in by listeners, upcoming souvenirs and much more. <strong>Show Images:</strong> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/albums/72177720327388539" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Go to the Flickr set for the show</a> <a...
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Show 909.1 / MAPP Show 145
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Show 909.0: Introducing Flashtags!
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On our geocaching podcast today, we have an extended interview with Mike from Pathtags about some exciting developments. You’ll hear all about the brand new product called Flashtags, including the background, the journey to a new product and all the cool features. Mike also shares about a change in logo and tagline for Pathtags, as well as a new game in the works that you may be interested in. <strong>Show Images:</strong> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/albums/72177720327065974" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Go to the Flickr set for the...
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Show 908.0: Roasting my Geocaching Photos
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On our geocaching podcast today, we’ll have some fun with geocaching pictures and the ChatGPT roast me feature. We also share some recent HQ updates, an example of a unique LPC, feedback on pens and flashlights, news on some fantastic upcoming events and much more. <strong>Show Images:</strong> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/albums/72177720326736318" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Go to the Flickr set for the show</a> <a href="https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2025/05/new-treasure-collections-arrive-on-june-10/" target="_blank"...
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Show 907.0: An interview with an artistic geocacher
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On our geocaching podcast today, we have an interview with Howard aka badlands from Illinois who, along with his team of geocaching friends, has created the World’s Largest GeoArt. That’s right, this unbelievable creation spans 2 different states, thousands of miles and you won’t believe how many caches! You’ll hear about the process, the journey and the pitfalls of creating this ginormous work of art along with some tips that might be helpful if you ever want to make any size geoart of your own! <strong>Show Images:</strong> <a...
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Show 906.1 / MAPP Show 144
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Show 906.0: Batiquitos Lagoon Audio
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On our geocaching podcast today, we share some audio from Batiquitos Lagoon with tips, tools and a cautionary tale. We also have a great new song from Bugsy Travels and the Ammo Boxes, feedback on what to do when you accidentally find a puzzle cache, important news about upcoming events, a helpful tip for solving for coordinates in a puzzle cache and much more. <strong>Show Images:</strong> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/albums/72177720326207306" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Go to the Flickr set for the show</a> <a...
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Show 905.0: The Caching PUMP 18 Years Later
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On our geocaching podcast today, we have a fun interview that reaches WAY back 18 years to the Caching PUMP. These 2 guys created a video for us when they were in college - and we’ll find what they’re up to now! We also share information about the WWFM XXII, an amazing accomplishment of 16 cache types in a day, our surprise mailing list contest winner and much more. <strong>Show Images:</strong> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/albums/72177720326001486" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Go to the Flickr set for the show</a> <a...
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Show 904.0: Retro/Rewind: Flipping the “Big Blue Switch”
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On our geocaching podcast today, we have a retro-rewind-relisten-resurrection show where we share some GEMS from prior shows. This time, we go back to show 600 in 2017 and a very special interview where you’ll hear from the guy who was responsible for “flipping the blue switch” on May 2, 2000. We also have feedback on GSAK and a Mac, the new GeoGuessr Challenge and surprise souvenir and much more. <strong>Show Images:</strong> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/albums/72177720325860895" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Go to the Flickr set for...
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Show 903.1 / MAPP Show 143
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info_outlineOn our geocaching podcast today, we have a geocacher gift guide good for Christmas or ANY time of the year. We also share some low-impact principles to follow while you’re out there geocaching, an article with 6 techniques for finding stuff that you’ve lost, and the world of Trolls and the nearby geocaches. Don't miss our annual tradition of The 12 Daze of Christmas song and much more.
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