Geogearheads; The Weekly Show For Geocaching And Location-based Gaming

Hosts and are back talking about a variety of topics. We started out with feedback on . We mentioned some detailed instructions from listener on using the field notes from in ;"Instead of 'Uploading' directly to Geocaching.com (how I did it before GSAK v8), I select 'Export.' On the next screen, choose the 'Geocachingz.com/Garmin' format, and then I choose 'Email' on the next screen. I'm guessing you could also do the 'Save to Shared Files,' but I usually do this as soon as I'm done logging for the day to make sure I get them off the phone ASAP to protect me from a phone crash. I also mark a new waypoint at the cache site in my 60Csx, so if I need it, I have a backup that way as well.Once on my laptop, I open the FieldNotes.zip file and save the text file to a separate directory. I also download all the Pics for the day and put them there as well. In GSAK, select the 'Publish Logs' from the 'Geocaching.com Access' menu. On the Publish Logs screen, right-click and choose 'Fetch > From File.' Select the Fie

Hosts and 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 . The (from Groundspeak) is available for , , and . Other specific apps we mentioned for iOS users were , , and . On Android, cachers will want to check out , , and . The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on . Subscribe to the feed: Social Media:

For the thirty-fifth beta show we talk with (a.k.a. ) about why Geocachers should use . He wrote the article "" on . The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on . Subscribe to the feed: Social Media:

We bring on some special guest hosts for the thirty-fourth beta show to talk about moving or adding a smartphone to your geocaching. and are joined by (, , & ) and (). The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on . Subscribe to the feed: Social Media:

's Ed O'Brien joins us on the thirty-third beta show to talk about the acquisition and more Geomate products.Also mentioned in this edition was the URL shortener by former guest which supports multiple Geocaching services. The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on . Subscribe to the feed: Social Media:

DarrylW4 did two reviews (one audio, one video) of three models of the PowerBag. Check out these reviews for more on the Sling by ful, Backpack by ful, and Messenger by ful. He also mentioned the three battery options - 3,000mAh, 6,000mAh, and 9,000mAh.Special thanks to PowerBag for providing the Sling by ful for review. Our thanks to Roastedof Marine City for use of their coffee shop for shooting of the video. Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS

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. and are joined by (, , & ) and ().Also mentioned in this edition was the URL shortener to multiple Geocaching services. The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on . Subscribe to the feed: Social Media:

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 RSSSocial Media: Email: Connections@CacheAManiacs.comDate Recorded: July 28, 2012Recorded by: DarrylW4Show Notes: debaere

For the thirty-first beta show we cover another spattering of random topics. and start with information about 's URL shortening service for and at . They moved on to the viewer suggested topic of hiding a first geocache. The Bad Cop also talked about Apple's app for iOS. The show wrapped after DarrylW4 talked about the he's reviewing, and the and he purchased. The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on . Subscribe to the feed: Social Media:

The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 are joined in their Google+ Hangout On Air by , Creator of -- the engine behind many of the programs we use as Geocachers. The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on . Subscribe to the feed: Social Media:

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 RSSSocial Media: Email: Connections@CacheAManiacs.comDate Recorded: July 20, 2012Recorded by: DarrylW4Show Notes: debaere

The Bad Cop return (from a car driven my WitzEnd) for the twenty-ninth beta show to talk with from . and , 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 and but coming soon to Windows Phone. You can follow Munzee on , , and . The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on . Subscribe to the feed: Social Media:

While is away (the Bad Cop's cohost for ) fills in as we're joined by for a conversation about cameras for geocaching on beta show twenty-eighth. You can find northernpenguin's work on , , , and . Some of the other sites referenced in this episode were Darryl's blog posts, , and . Hangout On Air can be found on . Subscribe to the feed: Social Media:

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.comDate Recorded: June 29, 2012Recorded by: DarrylW4Show Notes: debaere

We talk with about the two caches he sent into space for the twenty-seventh beta episode. We spoke with him for the on as he was preparing for this second launch. That second launch took place at the where he included the traveler (which will be joining the Bad Cop at a couple of events before going free somewhere in ). Video from this launch is available on and also did a . e6c used a as the onboard tracking device for the vehicle. The payload also included the , , and . The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on (WARNING: connectivity problems caused The Bad Cop's audio to be poor and delayed). Subscribe to the feed: Social Media:

Special guest 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 and the potential of the for Geocachers. Below are links to the gear currently used by our panel: The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on . Subscribe to the feed: Social Media:

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.comDate Recorded: June 23, 2012Recorded by: DarrylW4Show Notes: debaere

This week we talked about several smaller topics on the twenty-fifth beta show. We started with talk about the new and . Then we got into the news of . Finally we discussed some new battery and charging options (including the , , , , and ).The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on . Subscribe to the feed: Social Media:

We're back with a for the twenty-fourth beta show with to talk about gear for caching with your recreational vehicle. Some links mentioned on this episode were: Subscribe to the feed: Social Media:

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. has options for most devices and vehicles. Some options discussed for smartphones were: We also talked a little about 's questions on charging via the bike's motion. Some of the dynamo hub options mentioned were and , the , and the products. An interesting posting titled "" is an interesting read for those interested in converting their bike.This show was our of the Google+ Hangouts On Air feature. Subscribe to the feed: Social Media: