Episodes

  • Episode 227 - Matthew Byrd, Reality Capture, Faith & Community
    Sep 3 2024

    The Man...The Myth...The Legend!! The guys (and fanboy Russ Hall) we're joined this week by the one and only Matthew "Matt" Byrd. This is a not to be missed, completely transparent conversation that covered a ton of ground. From how sports, music, faith and near tragedy shaped Matt's approach to life and business; to how building a reality capture community has become one of his true passions and SO MUCH MORE! A few other takeaways include "every company in the built environment should be scanning", "be a connector" and "find something you love doing"! Music by NF!

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Episode 226 - James Gager, Hydrospatialist, USV's & Hose Enthusiast
    Aug 26 2024

    Who knew?!?!? The guys were joined this week by James Gager, Global Survey Supply Channel Accounts Manager at Seafloor Systems, Inc.. SeaFloor Systems is the hydrographic extension of your geospatial applications as you make a splash into the hydrospatial realm, providing topography solutions that reveal the water body's floor like never before. Their team's expertise in hydrographic surveying and project planning drives the development of their innovative real-time asset management product line, enabling their constituents to make informed decisions for their projects. Seafloor System's mission is to integrate historical data with cutting-edge innovations, empowering proactive asset management and terrain modeling for the hydrospatial industry. Other takeaways include...You need to become familiar with the hydrospatial world…It's USV not UAV idiot...One team one dream!!! Music by Def Leppard!

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Episode 225 - Geoff Hatfield & Cory Vinger & SkySkopes
    Aug 20 2024

    This was an absolute blast! The guys (Russell Halls debut!) were joined this week by Geoff Hatfield, VP of Sales & Marketing & Cory Vinger, Chief Commercial Officer @ SkySkopes. SkySkopes wants to be the partner you turn to for collecting the necessary data you require for taking quick action and making the best decisions for your business. They stand ready to help you navigate each project from start to finish tailored to your needs. Their dedicated team is here to listen, observe, and apply their innovative technology to deliver the solutions vital to your success. Integrity. Innovation. Insight. You're going to want to work with them! A few takeaways include: Everyone Should Have An Ai Strategy...Trust Is Integral…Automation Is Great Until It Doesn’t Work…Get More Out Of One Work Flow…Don’t Get Too Comfortable!!! Music by Morgan Wallen!!

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Episode 224 - Jazzmen Wilson, GIS, Podcasting & Telling Stories!
    Aug 12 2024

    This girl is on fire! Stop what you're doing and spend an hour with us getting to know Jazzmen Wilson! Jazzmen risked everything by joining the guys (& Dr Nik) in-studio for this spirited conversation. She is a graduate of ASU with a B.S. in Geographic Information Science, a mid-level GIS technician for the Salt River Project and fellow podcaster. Just some of the items discussed include GIS applications in the utility sector, the evolution of GIS, the importance of collaboration, working with land surveyors, connecting GIS communities together through storytelling, and of course The GIS Chat Podcast! Music by Alicia Keys!

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Episode 223 - Tom Hebert, Dinosaur Hunter, Philanthropist & Road Warrior!
    Jul 30 2024

    If you know, you know! Any time we get a chance to talk to the best dinosaur hunter we know we end up in some kind of trouble. This time was no different. The guys (and Mark Taylor) were joined this week by the one and only Tom Hebert, Founder and Director Earth Sciences Foundation Inc. and all around great guy! Toms passion is to make the world of Earth Sciences available to everyone. He is incorporating geospatial into this quest as well by surveying & scanning dig sites, building a GIS of his findings, incorporating RFID technology, and venturing into reality capture. As Tom likes to say "Lets Change History One Day at a Time"! Music by Old Dominion!

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Episode 222 - Amar Nayegandhi, CP, CMS, GISP, NASA & Badminton
    Jul 24 2024

    One of the top 5 most interesting men in the world! The guys (and Dr. Nik) were joined this week by Amar Nayegandhi. Amar grew up in Mumbai, has degrees from University of Mumbai & University of South Florida, played competitive badminton, worked on a "top secret" project for NASA and loves his family. He is also a Senior Vice President at Dewberry Engineers and leads their Geospatial And Technology Services Group. Some topics discussed include remote sensing, cricket, life at Dewberry, GIS applications, innovative data collection solutions, transforming the A&E communities and the Geoholics Marketplace! Additional notable takeaways...understand the fundamentals, focus on where you can make a difference & don't stop believing! Music by Def Leppard!

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Episode 221 - Tom Leclair, Not Your Average Businessman!
    Jul 18 2024

    Oh boy, this is what happens when we let Producer Sean prepare the show agenda! The guys were joined this week by Tom LeClair. Tom is definitely "NOT your average businessman". He has been a commercial fisherman in Alaska, a taxi driver, a restaurant owner, land developer (wait till you hear about his golf course cemetery concept!) and currently the owner of a billboard company. You don't want to miss learning about this man's unique journey to success! Music by Linkin Park!

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 220 - Alex Hill-Stosky, Reality Capture, Geodesy, "The Committee" & I'm Sorry!
    Jul 8 2024

    What a blast this interview was! The guys (and our good friend Shawn Asher!) were joined this week by Alex Hill-Stosky, Manager of Reality Capture Development & Regulation at Eagle Engineering and Consulting. Having a background in geodesy and geomatics engineering, Alex shared his unique perspective on all things Reality Capture. Just a few of the items discussed include: when did reality capture become a "thing", how reality capture is transforming entire industries, the need for standards, integration with VR/AR/AI, and why you should charge what you're worth! A few additional takeaways...start every conversation with "I'm Sorry", passion makes you dig, follow The Geoholics TikTok, and don't be the smartest person in the room. Music by The Real McKenzies!

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    1 hr and 34 mins