The Geoholics

Episode 183 - Amy Coughenour Betancourt

Making CPAP's & Property Rights cool again!!! The guys were joined this week by Amy Coughenour (Coke-an-hour) Betancourt, President & Chief Executive Officer at Cadasta Foundation. Cadasta is an innovative non-profit organization founded in 2015 that develops and promotes the use of digital technology and data to put vulnerable communities and their land and resource rights on the map. Amy is a transformational global leader delivering impact through creative alliances, growth strategies, with a keen ability to connect across multiple stakeholders. Who knew how interesting and vitally important this effort is?!?!? Adding to this inspiring and informative conversation, DD was joined by Nik Smilovsky & Rex Parry!!! William Howard Taft was quoted. Music by Gipsy Kings!

 

 

 

 

Bonus Episode - Ryan Nickle, Owner of Nickle Contracting

Any friend of Tim Evans' is a friend of ours! The guys had an unscripted conversation with Ryan Nickle, Owner/President Nickle Contracting. Check out this completely different formatted episode and get to know a generational success story in the uber competitive general contracting world! 

Episode 180 - Hunter Whitehead M.A., RPA

Finally...the elusive Episode 180! This is what happens when Producer Sean leaves the keys to the soundboard to DD with little instruction on how to use it! Please excuse and embrace the somewhat annoying audio in the first 15 minutes of this show...we promise it will be worth it!! Hunter Whitehead RPA, Maritime Project Manager at SEARCH joined DD and guest co-host Larry Fox. Mr. Whitehead meets the Secretary of the Interior’s professional archaeologist qualification standards. The Texas Historical Commission has approved his role as a Principal Investigator on underwater archaeology permits. His offshore experience encompasses all phases of geophysical survey including acquisition, post-processing, data management, quality control procedures, analysis, and archaeological/geological interpretation. His professional and academic career have consisted of archaeological studies of prehistoric and historical cultural resources in offshore, coastal, and inland maritime environments. Jim Bishop was quoted. Music by Fleetwood Mac!!!

Episode 182 - Women Surveyors Summit 2023 w/Virginia Winberg, LS & Anna Rios, LS

Another can't miss, inspiring episode! The guys (and Peta Cox!) were joined this week by Virginia Winberg, LS who is the President of the Future Surveyors Foundation and Anna Rios, LS the Founder of the Future Surveyors Foundation to discuss this years Women Surveyors Summit. This “for women, by women” event will be hosted by the Future Surveyors Foundation in Stillwater, Minnesota from Thursday, October 19th through Sunday, October 22nd. Listen to find out how you can attend and/or support this event that is literally changing the lives of all those involved. Ava DuVernay is quoted. Music by Pete Townshend!!

Episode 181 - Ruth L. Trujillo-Rodriguez, PS and Ruben Rosado Del Rio

Stick a pin in Puerto Rico! The guys were joined this week by Ruth L. Trujillo-Rodriguez, PS, PLS, PPL, PIC and Ruben Rosado Del Rio. Ruth is the Founder, President & CEO of Ruth L Trujillo Rodriguez Professional Land Surveyors, PSC and Ruben is literally her "right hand man" in every aspect of their lives! This husband and wife team is beyond impressive in addition to being absolutely adorable. If you're like DD, you're going to fall in love with them and want to move to Puerto Rico! These two work closely together navigating the daily challenges of running the first women-owned land surveying firm in PR to offer services to this government/federal agency. Other topics discussed include the history of surveying in PR, the national cadaster, dealing with non-licensed individuals providing professional services, and diversification. Rex Parry was our special co-host. Music by Disturbed!!

Episode 178 - Brian Fisher, LS

Prepare to be mesmerized and befuddled! The guys were joined this week by an OG (Episode 26)...Mr. Brian Fisher! Brian is, among other things, the State Geodetic Coordinator to Arizona for National Geodetic Survey and a Registered Land Surveyor at Central Arizona Project. We referred to this being the "Geodesy for Dummies" episode. Besides Brian's choice of music...this was non-stop quality content from start to finish! He dropped many truth bombs that will make everyone listening take a step back and question their geodetic prowess! Cletus O. Oakley was quoted. Music by APHEX TWIN!

Episode 179 - Lieven Beuckx

Stick a pin in Belgium! Lieven Beuckx is the founder of LSBbvba, a surveyor's office for individuals, architects, engineering offices, public authorities, notaries, and real estate professionals. He is registered on the "Federal Council of Surveyors-Experts". We love talking with land surveyors from around the world to get a better understanding of the global surveying culture. Some of the items discussed include the role of land surveyors in Belgium, unique challenges, historical markers, non-licensed surveyors, the three languages of Belgium and the Manneken Pis!! The "golden rule" was highlighted. Music by Tool!!!

Episode 177 - Tessa Gurley, Integrative Medicine Practitioner

Enjoy this episode recognizing Men's Health Month. Prepare to feel better than you ever thought possible! The guys (DD & Chief Geek) were joined this week by the intelligent and talented Tessa Gurley! Tessa has a great story that I'm certain we all can relate to in way or the other. She has seen rock bottom and dug herself out to become the best human she can be. Tessa is passionate about Integrative Medicine (IM) being the healing-oriented medicine that takes account of the whole person, including all aspects of lifestyle. Some of the topics discussed include men's mental health, physical and sexual well-being, stress management, importance of nutrition, midget porn, pole dancing, and the generational decrease of testosterone! Buddha was quoted. Music by The Glorious Sons!

POST RELEASE NOTE: Clarification...SNP is actually "Single Nucleotide Polymorphism".

Episode 176 - Aaron Goldstein, PG @ UES

Classic example of "you never know where your next podcast guest is going to come from"! The guys were joined this week by Aaron Goldstein, PG a regional department manager of UES' Virtual Design Consulting (VDC) department. Aaron is a geophysicist and technology integration expert with specific specialties at evaluating subsurface conditions . His expertise includes leading geophysical campaigns to characterize the subsurface and innovating new approaches to resolving unknown below-grade conditions. He assists and advises clients to avoid potential geological hazards such as buried debris and unknown buried assets. Oh, and he also attended North Carolina State University where the campus dance is apparently the "chicken dance"!  Rob Mooers, LSIT was our guest co-host and did not disappoint! Henry Petroski was quoted. Music by Bad Suns!

 

Episode 175 - Marc Goldman, AEC Industry Leader @ Esri

The guys were joined this week by their good friend Marc Goldman, Director - AEC Industry Solutions @ Esri. Marc was such an intriguing interview during GeoWeek 2023 that he was invited back! Do not miss this deep dive into the ways technology is building a bridge between GIS and the AEC industries. Some of the topics discussed include how GIS is enhancing AEC projects, incorporating real time data, emerging trends and technologies, how this partnership is benefitting specific industries and of course, life at Esri!! Dr. Nik Smilovsky made a guest appearance. Simon Mainwaring was quoted. Music by Pink Floyd!