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

Listen to our interview with SparksGuy of Wichita, Kansas. While he now uses the HTC Droid Incrdible (with c:geo, GCDroid, GeoBeagle, and Geocaching) and a Garmin eTrex Vista HCx, he started caching with a Garmin eTrex Vista. He told us that "Mingo" (GC30) was his most memorable find in part due to its container. As for his favorite hide -- he told us that was "Tree Amigos on K-42" (GC162EX). He also mentioned the Handicaching site as helpful to those with issues getting out. Meanwhile he dreams of caching in Australia, Great Britain, and on thev International Space Station. He recommends other cachers attend a Geowoodstock. Some favorite books include "The Hobbit" and "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." Musically his tastes include The Beatles and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. On television he enjoys shows like "The Big Bang Theory," "In Plain Sight," and "Mythbusters." He mentioned "Rear Window" and "THX 1138" as favorite movies. You can also find out more about him through his ksguy.com site.Also mentioned

Listen to our interview with Ekitt10 of Central Jersey. We spoke with him in-person back on episode 94 and he's still using and loves his Garmin GPSMap 60CSx (but calls GSAK his favorite geocaching device). He had started his caching on a Magellan 2000XL and managed an FTF for their first find. He also shared the story of his "The Monroe Oak" (GC2HD07) cache, one of his favorite hides. He also does Waymarking but would like to caching in all 50 states of the United States, Antartica, and the International Space Station. Some of his favorite things to watch on television are "Breaking Bad," "Fringe," and "Lost" He's also enjoying the book "The Disappearing Spoon."Also mentioned in this episode is next weekend's Geocaching 12 of 12. Twitter: nikcapCache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G3MShow Sponsor: Podcacher PodcastContent Rating: NormalDate Recorded: February 4, 2011Show Notes: DarrylW4

Listen to our interview with Team GatorOKC of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They started caching using a Garmin Nüvi 350. They moved on to a Garmin eTrex Venture but are now on the Garmin GPSMap 76CSx and Apple iPhone. On their iPhones they use both the Gecaching and Geosphere Apps. To load their GPSRs though they use GSAK. A more memorable find was "Mingo" (GC30). Their dream caching locations take them to the "Original Stash Tribute Plaque" (GCGV0P) and Hawaii. In their free time they enjoy books by James Lee Burke, Stephen King, and Dean Koontz. Some of their favorite movies include "Gone with the Wind," "The Lord of the Rings," and "The Wizard of Oz." They like listening to the Eagles, Tom Petty, and Pink Floyd. Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23FY6Show Sponsor: GeotalkContent Rating: NormalDate Recorded: January 29, 2011Show Notes: DarrylW4

Listen to our interview with nativtxn of Snook, Texas. She started caching with (and still uses) her Motorola Droid with the Geocaching Android App. She's since added c:geo and GeoHunter. She dreams of caching in Australia, Czech Republic and Ireland. She recommends caching in Austin, Texas, especially the "Necropolis of Britannia Manor III" (GC2B034) cache. Some of her favorite authors are Nora Roberts, Beth Moore and Louis L'Amour. As for movies, she's a fan of the "National Treasure", "Pirates of the Caribbean" series. She also watches "The Big Bang Theory," "Hawaii Five-O," and "Texas Parks & Wildlife Show." Her favorite musicians include Jimmy Buffett, Casting Crowns, Roger Creager, Kevin Fowler, and George Strait. Twitter: NativTxnCache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G2VShow Sponsor: FTF GeocacherContent Rating: NormalDate Recorded: January 29, 2011Show Notes: DarrylW4

Listen to our interview with mitmatr of Flagstaff Arizona. His caching started with the Garmin Forerunner 305 but soon upgraded to the Garmin eTrex Vista Cx. He's now added the Apisphere Geomate Jr. for the chidren. He dreams of upgrading to the Garmin Oregon 450t. His favorite hide is based on the popular Operation game for children. He recommends checking out Lake Powell for great caching. A favorite recent film was "Tron: Legacy," and also likes the music of "Daft Punk" whom he found through that movie. He also likes listening to the "RunRunLive" podcast. Listen through till the end of his interview for a clue to his new cache. Twitter: mitmatrCache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23FYKShow Sponsor: Cache-A-Maniacs Supporting ListenersContent Rating: NormalDate Recorded: January 29, 2011Show Notes: DarrylW4

Listen to our interview with Icenrye of Prince George, Canada. We first talked with him on episode 17 which was only the second video interview to hit the feed. Many listeners will know him though through his Trackfile video podcast. He told us again how he started with the Magellan SporTrak, followed by the Magellan SporTrak Map before moving into the Garmin GPSMap 60CSx. Now he's using the Garmin Oregon 450 which arrived from Santa this past Christmas. The old units are loaded through GSAK, but the Oregon is loaded by draging the GPX files right to the unit. He's also using the Apple iPhone with Groundspeak's Geocaching iOS App and Geocaching with Geosphere. This time he also talked about his favorite cache -- "Yacky's Giant" (GC735E). He also recalled a favorite event cache -- "10 Years! - Prince George BC" (GC2402N) -- where he interviewed some newer cachers for the Geocaching Podcast. His dream locations include Australia, International Space Station, Oregon, and Washington. He recommends fellow cachers

Listen to our interview with Gianster98 of Miami, Florida. He got started caching with his Apple iPhone and the Geocaching App by Groundspeak. He since added the Magellan Explorist GC for a unit with better accuracy. He would like to cache in Antarctica and hit the International Space Station. He and a friend host the Geocraze podcast, and he listens to this show, "Geocaching Podcast," and "Podcacher." He's also checked out the "Joy of Geocaching" book and looks forward to reading that. He doesn't watch much television any more, but did enjoy "Lost" while that was still running.Also mentioned in this podcast was the Cache-A-Maniacs Media Kit and Cache-A-Maniacs Geocoins. Twitter: geocrazepodcastCache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G4BShow Sponsor: Podcacher PodcastContent Rating: NormalDate Recorded: January 16, 2011Show Notes: DarrylW4

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. Twitter: K_KuhnCache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G2ZShow Sponsor: GeotalkContent Rating: NormalDate Recorded: January 16, 2011Show Notes: DarrylW4

Listen to our interview with plumbrokeacres of British Columbia Central Interior. We first spoke with him on episode 59. His favorite caching device now is his Apple iPhone 4 with Groundspeak's Geocaching iOS App. Before that he was using the Lowrance iFINDER Expedition C and Endura Safari. I talked about his memorable experience at "Original Stash Tribute Plaque" (GCGV0P) and "Holy Macro!" (GC278ME), then another at "The Demise of the Three Little Pigs?" (GC2DR3T). As for the favorite caches he's hidden, he talked about "Ohmmmmmmmmm!" (GC1A6GH) and "An Evening of Reflection" (GC190TM). He dreams of caching in Hawaii and to travel the world by motor home. He recommends his fellow cachers hit the "Mission 9: Tunnel of Light" (GC1169), "Original Stash Tribute Plaque" (GCGV0P), and "Holy Macro!" (GC278ME) caches. He enjoys the writings of Clive Cussler. He likes the "Cachers of the Round Table," "Geocaching Podcast," and "Trackfiles" among other podcasts. As for television, he watches "Dirty Jobs" and "MythBuste

Listen to our interview with jeepcacher82 of Syracuse, New York. He started caching with a unit from Garmin's nüvi 300 series. He tried caching with the Apple iPhone 3G S then added the Garmin GPSMap 60CSx. He uses the GroundSpeak Geocaching App on the iPhone. He's looking forward to watching xpunkx's Geocaching Swiss Army Knife 101 Video to learn to use GSAK. He would like to cache in Colorado and San Diego. He recommends fellow caching try his home area of Syracuse, especially Green Lakes State Park. Some of his memorable finds were "Let me Stickley it to ya" (GC1R7GC), "Oak Orchards Water House" (GC1VAKZ), and "Ocean_Savannah Connection, Part 2" (GC6AA4). His favorite hide is "Millers Mills Bridge" (GC2JRMB). Some favorite movies include "Dumb and Dumber," "The Godfather," and "Kill Bill." As for music, a couple of favorites are Phish and Umphrey's McGee. Twitter: BobZingerCache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G33Show Sponsor: Twin Cities Geocaching PodcastContent Rating: NormalDate Recorded: December 1

Listen to our interview with G3Cube of Northern California. They started caching with a Garmin eTrex before upgrading to the Garmin eTrex Vista HCx which they load through GSAK. They're now using Apple's iPhone 3G and 3G S with Groundspeak's Geocaching iOS App. They would love to cache Europe and Hawaii. He also enjoyed the book "Winterdance."Also mentioned in this episode was Darryl's American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure ride coming up in June. Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G2TShow Sponsor: Podcacher PodcastContent Rating: NormalDate Recorded: December 3, 2010Show Notes: DarrylW4

Listen to our interview with lillfiluren of Stockholm, Sweden. His caching began on a Garmin eTrex Vista C, but now uses a Garmin Oregon 550. He's added the HTC Desire and has been a beta tester for the Groundspeak Geocaching App for Android. He talked about an interesting early experience on "Blåhammaren" (GCGWWV). He also sent us a list of several memorable caching experiences with friends; "Kvarnbäcken underground" (GC1D3ER), "AgO17 - Urban Exploring - Matrjosjka" (GC2DVQ2), "Nordic X-treme 2010" (GC24XD7), "Säby begravningsplats" (GC1PE49), and "Panorama" (GC152H0). His favorite hides are "Antuna underground" (GC2B3BY) and "Bo Vilhelm" (GC255GW). He also spoke about the writing of Stephen R. Donaldson. Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G1VShow Sponsor: GeotalkContent Rating: NormalDate Recorded: November 14, 2010Show Notes: DarrylW4

Listen to our interview with Team-Ducky of Central Upstate New York. They started caching on their iPhone 3Gs (with the Geocaching iPhone App), and still use those, and added a Garmin eTrex Lengend H for hiding caches. Some locations they dream of visiting are; Alaska, Germany, Hawaii, and Ireland. They recommend Upstate New York to fellow cachers, especially Allegany State Park, Glimmerglass State Park, and Mendon County Parks. They are known for their colorful rubber ducks left in caches, and you can check them out through the photos on their blog. A favorite author is Mitch Albom. Some favorite movies are the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy "The Matrix," and the "Star Wars" series. On television they enjoy reality TV, particularly "Survivor." A couple of their favorite (but non-Geocaching) podcasts are "Best of the Left" and "Radiolab." Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G3FShow Sponsor: FTF GeocacherContent Rating: NormalDate Recorded: November 7, 2010Show Notes: DarrylW4

Listen to our interview with .GuybrushThreepwood. of Portland, Oregon. He primarily caches with the Apple iPhone with the Geocaching Appbut added the Magellan eXplorist GC, then the Garmin Oregon 450. He would like the cache in Egypt, Europe, and Hawaii. He suggests fellow cachers try the Columbia River Gorge. He recently read and really enjoyed the "Joy of Geocaching." Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23FYCShow Sponsor: Twin Cities Geocaching PodcastContent Rating: NormalDate Recorded: October 22, 2010Show Notes: DarrylW4

Listen to our interview with Cache Gator of Connecticut. While he's currently caching with a Garmin Oregon 450, he started with his iPhone 3G and a Magellan eXplorist 100, then upgraded to the Garmin eTrex Venture HC. He wants to cache all 50 U.S. States and Australia. He recommends Bermuda for his fellow cachers. He enjoys reading the Harry Potter book and watching "Deadliest Catch." Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G1GShow Sponsor: Podcacher PodcastContent Rating: NormalDate Recorded: October 16, 2010Show Notes: DarrylW4

Listen to our interview with TheWeeks of Colorado Springs, Colorado. They started caching with their Garmin eTrex Vista and they still use that same unit today. They would like to try caching in Ireland and Switzerland. They recommend fellow cachers visit the Elk Mountains in Colorado. They had a memorable experience with the "High Flyer" (TBGJFD). They sometimes leave "the Travel Bugs" CDs in caches they visit. As for music, Steve likes U2 and the Police. Molly likes her dad's music. The family enjoys watching "the Office" and "Wipeout." Twitter: SteveWeeksCache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G2YShow Sponsor: GeotalkContent Rating: NormalDate Recorded: October 8, 2010Show Notes: DarrylW4

Listen to our interview with Coinseekers of Tallahassee, Florida. He starting caching with the Garmin GPS III, then upgraded to the Garmin GPSMap 60Cx, then to the Garmin Colorado 400t, then to the Garmin Oregon 400t, till now he's using the Garmin Oregon 550, Garmin nüvi 250, and Apple iPhone 3G S (with the Geocaching and Geosphere Apps). He would like to cache in the Caribbean and recommends Pine Mountain, Georgia. Aside from Geocaching, he also plays with Waymarking. Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G1FShow Sponsor: GeotalkContent Rating: NormalDate Recorded: October 8, 2010Show Notes: DarrylW4

Listen to our interview with JOSSS of London. He currently caches with the Garmin GPSMap 60CSx (loaded through GSAK) and the Apple iPhone (with the Geocaching iPhone App and Geocaching with Geosphere). Before he picked up the iPhone he used the Nokia E90 with Trimble's Geocache Navigator. He dreams of caching in Australia and the United States, but recommends fellow cachers try the United Kingdom. He enjoys the James Bond movies and using the Spotify music service. Show Sponsor: FTF GeocacherContent Rating: NormalDate Recorded: September 26, 2010Show Notes: DarrylW4

Listen to our interview with mmacgown of Long Island, New York. She started her caching with the Garmin GPSMap 60CSx and still uses that model as her primary GPSR. She also uses the Garmin Oregon 200 for Wherigo and a Palm Tungsten E2 with Cachemate for paperless caching. She dreams of visiting Australia, Europe, Hawaii, and New Zealand. She recommends fellow cachers check out Salt Lake City, Utah. Facebook: Marilyn MacGownCache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G1RShow Sponsor: Podcacher PodcastContent Rating: NormalDate Recorded: October 1, 2010Show Notes: DarrylW4

Listen to our interview with Hockabee of Kansas. She loves her Garmin Oregon 200 but started with a Garmin eTrex before upgrading to a Garmin GPSMap 76CSx, all loaded through GSAK. She dreams of caching in Alaska in June. For reading she likes the "Little House on the Prairie and the novels of John Grisham. As for motion pictures, we discussed Geocacher favorites like "GPS The Movie," "Splinterheads," and "National Treasure." As for TV though, she like watching "NCIS." Cache-A-Maniacs Discovery Coin: TB23G3WShow Sponsor: GeotalkContent Rating: NormalDate Recorded: September 24, 2010Show Notes: DarrylW4