The Geoholics

Western Regional Survey Conference 2022 - A Geoholics Road Show

"And...we're back...and...we're back....and...we're back..." I promise to stop saying this next time...argh! We hope you enjoy these random unscripted interviews recorded from our very own booth while attending this awesome conference. Email us at info@thegeoholics.com if you'd like The Geoholics to "add value & make friends" at your next event! Music for this episode by Foo Fighters!!!

00:00:47 - ALEKSEY VOLOSHIN
00:12:10 – KYLE STREETER
00:23:58 – MICHAEL FLORES
00:32:41 – RYAN MING 
00:43:34 – DANNY LIGHTFOOT
00:56:31 – TRENT WILLIAMS
01:10:53 – THERON WESTON
01:20:41 – MATT SENNEWALD
01:32:41 – JOE WALLER
01:44:24 – ANNA NAJEEB (SP?)
01:56:05 – AARON SCHULMAN
02:06:44 – CHAD HILL
02:17:41 – SCOTT SPEARS
02:30:34 – PATRICIA YEN
02:40:15 – CHRISTOPHER SHOUP
02:52:10 – ROD TAYLOR
03:07:02 – ALICIA MENDOZA
03:16:00 – FELIPE SAYAGO
03:26:50 – AARON SMITH
03:40:22 – TRENT KEENAN

Episode 123 - Sean Fabor, PE

What do you do when one of your listeners asks "Why does a podcast called the GEOholics never talk about geotechnical, geological, or geomechanical engineering"? You invite them to be a guest of course! The boys were joined this week by Sean Fabor, PE who is a geotechnical engineering professional. Some of the things discussed include defining the different "geo" engineering disciplines, "geo" engineering historical milestones, Leaning Tower of Pisa, soil & rock mechanics, geotechnical investigation & testing, problem solving, UFO's, trombones, and love making music. The winner of the DBLS NASCAR diecast is announced. Sun Tzu is quoted. Music by St. Paul and The Broken Bones! 

Episode 122 - Trent Keenan, LS, CFedS, WRS

Who is Trent Keenan? Well, if you're like most folks, you've heard the name but don't really know the man. TK joined the boys this week and wow did we cover a lot of ground! Everything from Trent's lifechanging brush with death, Shoots' calf envy, importance of family, an 88K acre survey, giving to get, legacies, National Surveyors Week and more land survey related statistics than you ever knew existed. COG has started "hooked on phonics"...BS shares some big news and DD gets a part of his life back! Listen and win a DBLS NASCAR diecast. Abraham Lincoln was quoted. Music for this episode by Ayron Jones. Stop by and see us at the Western Regional Survey Conference!!!

Episode 121 - Laura Newbrough, SHRM-CP

Prepare to be educated and entertained! The boys (including Shoots) were joined this week by Laura Newbrough. Laura is a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional and the founder of LNHR Consulting, a fractional Human Resources and Payroll solution for businesses of all sizes. With her 20 plus years of experience, she has helped businesses develop and implement custom, efficient, and effective HR solutions from scratch. Her passion is culture and inclusion with a focus on diversity programs to enrich the employee experience. Happy National Surveyors Week...listen and win! John C. Maxwell as quoted. Music for this episode by Led Zeppelin!

Episode 120 - Rami Tamimi

What a blast! The guys (and gal) were joined this week by none other than Mr. Rami Tamimi! Rami is a rising star making his mark on the geospatial community in more ways than one. He is an instructor and Ph.D. student in the Geodetic Engineering department at THE Ohio State University, a social media influencer (check out the Rami Tamimi YouTube channel) and clothing czar (check out surveyshirts.com). Lets not forget to mention that he was also awarded the Younger Geospatial Professional Award at GeoWeek 2022?!?!? Some of the things discussed include how Rami's father played a key role in him becoming interested in land surveying, the power of social media, all the exciting things ahead for geomatics professionals, some unique challenges we are facing as surveyors and the importance of mentoring being a two-way street. Added bonus, Peta Cox joined the boys and provided great perspective and added value! One of the best Arabic proverbs ever written was shared. Music for this episode by JadaL!!!

Episode 119 - Mark ”Chief Geek” Taylor & Extreme Aerial Productions

Producer Note: There may or may not have been a bottle of Arizona Distilling Company Copper City Bourbon consumed during the recording of this show! The boys were joined this week by Mark Taylor, Chief Geek & Owner of Extreme Aerial Productions. EAP is a professional drone company providing photography and videography for roof inspection, construction, real estate, home builders, survey companies, film & so much more! Just some of the items discussed include business related lessons learned, unique challenges of owning a UAV biz, keeping up with technology, capital expenditure decisions and why some tend to undervalue their professional services...argh. YouTubeTV or HuluLive? Winston Churchill was quoted. Music for this episode by U2!

Episode 118 - Jared Abbrederis

If you're the type of person that roots for the underdog and loves a great story about resilience and perseverance...this is the episode for you! The guys were joined this week by Jared Abbrederis a living football legend in the state of Wisconsin! Jared grew up and started playing football in Wautoma, WI a town with a population of about 2200 people. He became a legendary high school track and football athlete even after overcoming a horrific leg injury. Jared was determined at a very young age to play football for the Wisconsin Badgers and Green Bay Packers. Guess what...he did just that! As a walk-on for the Badgers he ultimately earned a scholarship and numerous other awards and accolades including being referred to by many as the best WR to ever play at Wisconsin. After wrapping up an amazing college career, he was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 5th round of the 2014 draft. Yet another dream realized! To say Jared has the heart of a champion would be an understatement. Shoots is back! John Madden is quoted. Music for this episode by Big & Rich!!!

Episode 117 - Adam Kersnowski & AirWorks

If artificial intelligence (and we're not talking about COG!) and cutting edge technology is your thing, you're not going to want to miss this show! This week the guys spent an insightful hour with Adam Kersnowski the COO of AirWorks. Adam and his good friend David Morczinek, CEO of AirWorks, founded the company in 2017 and have not looked back. Listen to find out why they are experiencing exponential growth having just had their best quarter yet! The AirWorks team continues to impress with outside the box AI applications redefining how data collection and drafting are done. Music for this episode by Pepper!!! 

GeoWeek 2022 Recap - A Geoholics Road Show

It's been our intent from the very beginning to grow the show to the point of taking it "on the road" as they say.  Unfortunately the pandemic has prevented us from doing so the last couple years. BUT...that appears to be behind us now!!! We hope you enjoy these random unscripted interviews recorded in the Bad Elf booth from our two days at GeoWeek 2022! Email us at info@thegeoholics.com if you'd like The Geoholics to "add value & make friends" at your next event! Music for this episode by Big Block Singsong!!!

Episode 116 - Manny ”All Eyez On” Chee

Another over-achieving, friend-making, value-adding show! The boys were joined this week by the one and only Manny Chee (Selina too)! Manny is a well-respected angler and fishing guide who has spent his life to date fishing and hunting all over the world. He is an expert storyteller having the ability to put you behind the rod, rifle or bow as he shares just a few of his incredible experiences. Some of the items discussed included the influence his father & grandfather had on his passion for the outdoors, challenges & rewards of being a guide, technological advances in the sport(s), ways to prepare and eat various game, "focusing on yourself, king" and more crazy stories than you can shake an arrow at! Jimmy Carter & Ted Nugent were quoted. CO is settling into the co-pilots seat and DD just flew in from CO. Music for this episode by Tupac Amaru Shakur!!!