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

For the twenty-second beta episode we performed our of the Google+ Hangouts On Air with special guest . He works for the and is a member of the 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: We also heard from about the "" app he uses on his Droid. Subscribe to the feed: Social Media:

We're talking with (of ) about First Aid Apps on the twenty-first beta show. Here are some of the apps for both Android and iOS we found: Android $1.99USD Free Free Free Free Free iOS $1.99USD Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Check the for some classes first aid available within the United States. Subscribe to the feed: Social Media:

Our twentieth beta show returns to Groundspeak for the last interview recorded at the Lily Pad. This time we're talking with Eric who most geocachers will recognize from the . He's also responsible for their social media (, , , , and ) presence. Subscribe to the feed: Social Media:

Our nineteenth beta show looks at vehicle navigation GPSRs and apps. We started with some feedback from about events beyond the GC101. We also heard from and on the Vehicle Navigation GPSRs and Apps. We mentioned the 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. Subscribe to the feed: Social Media:

Cacheline for Wednesday, May 9, 2012 talks about the new National Geographic TOPO maps for Magellan eXplorist 310, 510, 610, and 710 GPSRs. Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS Social Media: Email: Cacheline@CacheAManiacs.com

We try something new for our eigteenth beta episode -- a random assortment of topics submitted by Listeners. shared more on the app from last week, and on and their . shared some of the features of he likes. wrote in with a little information about outdoor clothes for professional outdoor guides. asked for some discussion on cache placement. replied to some of the Google+ comments about tech clothing and cache hints. wrote in about the new site updates and the . Our final contribution came from asking about how much hint is too much hint, and issues with loading TOPO maps onto his . Subscribe to the feed: Social Media:

For beta episode seventeen we're joined by of to talk about Geocaching Apps for Android. Some of the many apps available are: Thanks to , , and for their input on the apps they use.We also heard from on Geocaching 101s and Trackables. Subscribe to the feed: Social Media:

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. Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS Social Media: Email: Cacheline@CacheAManiacs.com

We're joined again by for our sixteenth beta release on Hosting Geocaching 101s. We received several items under feedback this time including with "" as a source for European OSM Garmin support, talking about "," on FRS/GMRS, and with the . Subscribe to the feed: Social Media:

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. Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS Social Media: Email: Cacheline@CacheAManiacs.com

This week we return to headquarters to talk with about trackables. Subscribe to the feed: Social Media:

Our fourteenth beta show talks about . We suggested listeners interested in becoming involved in the community check out their and . For those looking to install OSM on their GPSRs, they have a couple pages for and users. Listeners looking for more on OpenStreetMaps might also want to download . recommended users on Android check out the app. A comment from also brought up the topic of location mapping of WiFi hotspots and Subscribe to the feed: Social Media:

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: (Android) CacheBerry ( & ) CacheBox ( & ) (Android) (iOS) (Blackberry, Nokia, and other feature phones) (Windows Mobile) (Android) (Android) (Windows Mobile) Official Geocaching Apps (, , & ) Unofficial Geocaching.com Apps (Android) (iOS) / / (iOS) Non-Geocaching.com OpenCaching ( & ) We also provided some tips for getting the most out of you phone while caching. The highlights are: Turn off WiFi Turn off BlueTooth Disable 3G/4G (when not downloading or out of range of those services) Download all caches over WiFi before departure Close all background apps Carry a backup battery (check ) Plug in while in the car CReduce brightness Subscribe to the feed: Social Media:

Cacheline for Wednesday March 28, 2012 covers Geocaching.com's March 28th Site Update. Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS Social Media: Email: Cacheline@CacheAManiacs.com

We're back in our home studios for beta release 12 to talk about communication in the field. Some of the technologies discussed were (FRS), (GMRS), (SMS), and (MMS). We also talked again about the DeLorme inReach which had its own show on .We also drew the names of the lucky commenters to receive the either a pair of donated or USB battery packs. Each of those selected (, , , and ) have been contacted and will receive their gifts shortly. Thanks for the donation of those gifts and the feedback we shared with other GeoGearHead Listeners! We're continuing to reward those who submit their feedback through the end of April with a new prize. We'll be selecting one comment used in each of those shows to receive either a Travel Bug Dog Tag or a . Subscribe to the feed: Social Media:

Our tenth beta show was recorded from talking about their Subscribe to the feed: Social Media:

Cacheline for Tuesday March 13, 2012 covers Geocaching.com's March 13th Site Update and IowaAdmin's post on changes to Challenge Cache Guidelines. Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS Social Media: Email: Cacheline@CacheAManiacs.com

We talked with (who had been interviewed in the original Cache-A-Maniacs series on ) 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 "" and "," , , and . We also received feedback from about his issues with Evernote. He's also tried and which sync through (a GeoGearHeads favorite service), and (there is also a free ) which syncs with (another GeoGearHeads favorite service). He, and the others who sent us comments this time, will have their names dropping into the drawing for a couple pairs of or a couple of USB battery packs. Subscribe to the feed: Social Media:

Beta episode nine hits the feed with a conversation about in Geocaching. We're joined by fellow Podcaster of the and . He also created a GSAK Macro titled "."We graciously received the donation of a couple pairs of which will be given along with a couple of USB battery packs to some of listeners who submit their comments over the next several shows. Subscribe to the feed: Social Media:

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.comDate Recorded: February 3, 2011Recorded by: DarrylW4Show Notes: debaere