PodCacher: Geocaching Goodness

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 […]

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2025

MAPP Show 144 for Club Members / Update 906.1 Listen to a Brief Update to hear why there is no regular show this week. Presenting MAPP Show #144: If you're a PodCacher Club Member, check your email (or the ClubHouse) for the link to the audio file, show notes, and exclusive photos. This is our […]

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2025

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 […]

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025

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 […]

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2025

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 […]

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

MAPP Show 143 for Club Members / Update 903.1 Listen to a Brief Update to hear why there is no regular show this week. Presenting MAPP Show #143: If you're a PodCacher Club Member, check your email (or the ClubHouse) for the link to the audio file, show notes, and exclusive photos. This is our […]

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

On our geocaching podcast today, we have stories and photos from Geocaching in your Pajamas Day plus an audio report about a Geocaching 101 class and new cache hidden in a library. We also share more creative poetry, several news items from Geocaching HQ, awesome milestones from around the world and much more. Listen To […]

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025

On our geocaching podcast today, we have some awesome geocaching poetry from our contest and you will see why we think PodCacher listeners are the most creative geocachers! We also share some news about celebrating 20 years of PodCacher, the story of a quiet day of geocaching that took quite a dramatic turn, April treasure […]

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

MAPP Show 142 for Club Members / Update 901.1 Listen to a Brief Update to hear why there is no regular show this week. Presenting MAPP Show #142: If you're a PodCacher Club Member, check your email (or the ClubHouse) for the link to the audio file, show notes, and exclusive photos. This is our […]

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

On our geocaching podcast today, we have some stories of working with and giving back to the local community including audio from Chet13 on 2 big local projects he’s working on. We also share some great ideas for an intro to geocaching class from Julieplay”d”piano, feedback on re-using dormant geocaching usernames, news about treasures and […]

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

On our geocaching podcast today, we have some reminiscing as we look back on 900 PodCacher shows. We’ll share some messages from listeners around the globe as well as some ways that PodCacher has inspired people over the years. We have the story of a local cacher who recently visited penguins in Antarctica, some very […]

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

On our geocaching podcast today, we have the story of a unique geocache location between Alaska and Russia. We also chat about using Challenge Trails to make goals and a great Project-GC Tool, as well as top 5 tips for a geocaching road trip, thoughts about geocaching usernames and dormant accounts, a day to celebrate […]

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

On our geocaching podcast today, we have some stories of geocaching being impactful in very meaningful ways. It’s lovely to hear how this hobby of geocaching can make such a big difference in people's lives! We also share a specific story of therapeutic geocaching and a reminder of why we hide those geocaches, feedback on […]

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025

MAPP Show 141 for Club Members / Update 897.1 Listen to a Brief Update to hear why there is no regular show this week. Presenting MAPP Show #141: If you're a PodCacher Club Member, check your email (or the ClubHouse) for the link to the audio file, show notes, and exclusive photos. This is our […]

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2025

On our geocaching podcast today, we have a chat about Geocaching and Poetry along with a special celebrity guest. We also share news about the upcoming Treasures feature, the Player Dashboard updates, Operation World Wide Cache Hide and much more. Listen To The Show (31:02) Show Discussion: Please chat about the show by commenting on […]

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2025

On our geocaching podcast today, we have the REST of the interview with Australian geocachers Scott and Lisa. You’ll hear the Palm Island story and hear what happened with the whale, as well as some animal encounters and dangers in the bush and on the road. Also, amazing gadget caches that they found and enjoyed, […]

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2025

On our geocaching podcast today, we have an extended interview with some fascinating geocachers from Australia. They have accomplished what NO OTHER geocacher has done. You’ll hear the back story and how they planned this accomplishment. There are also many stories that involve crocodile water crossings, taking a helicopter to a geocache, barely making the […]

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2025

MAPP Show 140 for Club Members / Update 894.1 Listen to a Brief Update to hear why there is no regular show this week. Presenting MAPP Show #140: If you're a PodCacher Club Member, check your email (or the ClubHouse) for the link to the audio file, show notes, and exclusive photos. This is our […]

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2025

On our geocaching podcast today, we have stories about the small world of geocaching! We also share an update on Cache Odyssey and the associated GeoTours, Trail Tales stories from FTF Geocacher Magazine, prize giveaways and much more. Listen To The Show (30:42) Show Discussion: Please chat about the show by commenting on this post […]

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2025

On our geocaching podcast today, we have an interview with Bryan, president and co-founder of Geocaching HQ, revealing all the details of the breaking news out of Geocaching HQ about the NEW digital treasures. We also share some listener emails, ways to help us celebrate 900 shows, more postcard contest winners and more. Listen To […]

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2025

Listen to a Brief Update to hear some important news.

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2025

On our geocaching podcast today, we have a discussion of new ideas to introduce to geocaching and a chat about New Year’s geocaching resolutions. We also share some newbie tips, plans for celebrating 2025, a GPS system upgrade and much more. Listen To The Show (41:56) Show Discussion: Please chat about the show by commenting […]

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2025

MAPP Show 139 for Club Members / Update 891.1 Listen to a Brief Update to hear why there is no regular show this week. Presenting MAPP Show #139: If you're a PodCacher Club Member, check your email (or the ClubHouse) for the link to the audio file, show notes, and exclusive photos. This is our […]

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2024

On 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 […]

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2024

On our geocaching podcast today, we have a discussion of some fun holiday themed geocaches and geocaching events. We also share a club member FTF hunt, some geocachers' stories about what they thought geocaching would be - and what it has now become for them, planning for geocache hosting in 2025, December souvenirs and much […]

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2024

On our geocaching podcast today, we have a fascinating interview with some well-traveled geocachers. You’ll hear about the amazing achievement that brought them to our attention as well as some grand geocaching adventures from around the world. We also share an inspiring email, tips to stay safe while geocaching, a surprise giveaway and much more. […]

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2024

MAPP Show 138 for Club Members / Update 888.1 Listen to a Brief Update to hear why there is no regular show this week. Presenting MAPP Show #138: If you're a PodCacher Club Member, check your email (or the ClubHouse) for the link to the audio file, show notes, and exclusive photos. This is our […]

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2024

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 2011 and Sonny’s experience caching in the Minnesota COLD with Joshua BEFORE he became The Geocaching Vlogger. We also have a Holiday Mission, thoughts on thankfulness, listener jokes and much more. […]

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2024

On our geocaching podcast today, we have a discussion of the November Cache hiding theme, extreme (T5) caches along with a big announcement of a special geocaching project you’ll want to know about. We also share interesting alternatives to GPS, a special message and new product from Logwerk, some contest winners and much more. Listen […]

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2024

On our geocaching podcast today, we have some classic stories from WWFM XXI events around the world with lots of creativity. We also share the story of an adventurous hike to a VERY lonely cache, some examples of extra-large geocache containers and much more. Listen To The Show (27:20) Show Discussion: Please chat about the […]

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2024

MAPP Show 137 for Club Members / Update 885.1 Listen to a Brief Update to hear why there is no regular show this week. Presenting MAPP Show #137: If you're a PodCacher Club Member, check your email (or the ClubHouse) for the link to the audio file, show notes, and exclusive photos. This is our […]

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2024

On our geocaching podcast today, we take a trip down memory lane and present a wonderful chat with Jim and Andi, the creative minds behind Going Caching. Jim and Andi share the fascinating history and key events along the way and they describe how the crew was built and some very special memories. We also […]

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2024

On our geocaching podcast today, we take you along with us to the final Going Caching event. We have our own memories and experiences to share, as well as a great chat with Bryan Roth who has some interesting stats and perspectives. Next week you won't want to miss a wonderful chat with Jim and […]

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2024

Listen to a Brief Update to hear why there is no regular show this week.

Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2024

MAPP Show 136 for Club Members / Update 883.1 Listen to a Brief Update to hear why there is no regular show this week. Presenting MAPP Show #136: If you're a PodCacher Club Member, check your email (or the ClubHouse) for the link to the audio file, show notes, and exclusive photos. This is our […]

Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2024

On our geocaching podcast today, we have a special interview with the amazing gadget cache creator of Gilby North Dakota. Trycacheous invited us into his magical workshop and shared about his process, inspiration and more. We also share some unique reports from the WWFM events around the world, souvenir news and much more. Listen To […]

Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2024

On our geocaching podcast today, we take you with us to GILBY North Dakota. You’ll hear our reactions as we experience the geocaches on the brand new Gilby Geotour and we’ll share about the remarkable construction and outstanding creativity but don’t worry, we won’t be giving away spoilers. You’ll hear what it’s like in this […]

Transcribed - Published: 16 September 2024

On our geocaching podcast today, we have a retro-rewind-relisten-resurrection show where we share some GEMS from prior shows. This time, it’s an interview with Halfdan5, a geocacher with a VERY unique talent. His talent ties in to “Talk like a Pirate Day”, coming up on Sept 19. We also have some tips for getting permission […]

Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2024

On our geocaching podcast today, we have the story of the hunt for a lonely cache as well as a unique idea for an Adventure Lab. We also share some fun San Diego trivia from our visit downtown, more responses to the Cosmic Quest extension, Fuel and CITO news and much more. Listen To The […]

Transcribed - Published: 2 September 2024

MAPP Show 135 for Club Members / Update 879.1 Listen to a Brief Update to hear why there is no regular show this week. Presenting MAPP Show #135: If you're a PodCacher Club Member, check your email (or the ClubHouse) for the link to the audio file, show notes, and exclusive photos. This is our […]

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2024

On our geocaching podcast today, we celebrate International Geocaching Day with you at a morning CITO, an evening Bar-b-Que event and lots of geocaching goodness in between. Along the way we chat about tips for getting the best coordinates possible and important things to know about reviewers. We also share a CLASSIC geocaching song from […]

Transcribed - Published: 19 August 2024

On our geocaching podcast today, we have a fun story of a GeoAdventure on Norfolk Island as well as some creative Star Wars themed caches. We also share a report from our cache maintenance day with some lessons learned, a couple of stories from FTF Geocacher Magazine about getting hooked on geocaching, tracking fuel units […]

Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2024

On our geocaching podcast today, we have a retro-rewind-relisten-resurrection show where we share some GEMS from prior shows. This time, it’s an interview with some geocachers who made a very unusual find back in 2016 and in the process they actually helped to save a woman’s life! We also have Cosmic Quest News, information on […]

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2024

MAPP Show 134 for Club Members / Update 876.1 Listen to a Brief Update to hear why there is no regular show this week. Presenting MAPP Show #134: If you're a PodCacher Club Member, check your email (or the ClubHouse) for the link to the audio file, show notes, and exclusive photos. This is our […]

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2024

On our geocaching podcast today, we have a chat with RetiredGuy, all about the coming Gilby GeoTour. You’ll hear the background of how this developed, and some important information about Gilby and the GeoTour. We also share a special announcement from Team PodCacher, audio from emilierene about her experience on a river caching trail, some […]

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2024

On our geocaching podcast today, We take you along with us on a biking, geocaching day and we'll chat about the July cache hiding theme: water and nautical as well as the topic of water trails which fits with that theme. There's a cosmic quest coming up related to aliens, updates about the WWFM XXI […]

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2024

On our geocaching podcast today, we’ll take you with us to ALASKA and on our 20th anniversary cruise. You’ll hear from an Alaskan resident with tips and suggestions and we'll share some tips and planning techniques for finding earthcaches. We also have a unique and creative cache building method, a very special milestone for Team […]

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2024

MAPP Show 133 for Club Members / Update 873.1 Listen to a Brief Update to hear why there is no regular show this week. Presenting MAPP Show #133: If you're a PodCacher Club Member, check your email (or the ClubHouse) for the link to the audio file, show notes, and exclusive photos. This is our […]

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2024

On our geocaching podcast today, we have an awesome chat with Jim and Andi from the Going Caching Crew where you’ll hear some of the fun that’s in store for the final Going Caching event in October. Also, a very cool geocache that requires use of all your senses from the FTF Geocacher Magazine, a […]

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2024

On our geocaching podcast today, we have some interesting audio content that we captured at Geowoodstock XX to share with you. You’ll hear a chat with Minnesota Boy about an adventure to a very unique place, a discussion with Joanne about a fascinating multi-state Geotour and a visit with Elonka about her book on code-breaking. […]

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2024