Memory Lane is underway and Brigitte from Geocaching HQ’s marketing team is here with lots of fun details. We recorded this interview remotely, so we apologize if the sound quality is not as crisp as usual. You can listen to the episode via this page, or on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or Stitcher. If you use an aggregator to subscribe to podcasts, you can access the RSS feed here. A full transcript is available here. 

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Episode 38: Memory Lane

If you have used the official Geocaching® apps, then you’re familiar with Daniel Gruici’s work. He’s the Mobile Engineering Lead at Geocaching HQ. In this episode, learn about how he came to HQ and what goes into his job here. We recorded this interview remotely, so we apologize if the sound quality is not as crisp as usual. You can listen to the episode via this page, or on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or Stitcher. If you use an aggregator to subscribe to podcasts, you can access the RSS feed here. A full transcript is available soon. And here is a bonus picture of Daniel sporting his work-from-home hair! 

Episode 37: Daniel Gruici

Maria McDonald is the Learning + Development Manager and Facilities Manager at Geocaching HQ. In this episode, she explains how she helps HQ Lackeys grow in their roles (and deliver geocaching products to the community). She also shares some tips that everyone can use in their home and work lives during these challenging times. We recorded this interview remotely, so apologies for the sound quality not being as crisp as usual. You can listen to the episode via this page, or on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or Stitcher. If you use an aggregator to subscribe to podcasts, you can access the RSS feed here. A full transcript is available here.

Episode 36: Maria McDonald

Bryan Roth, Geocaching HQ’s president and co-founder, returns to the podcast to chat about HQ’s response to Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), as well as some happier topics! We recorded this interview remotely, so apologies for the sound quality not being as crisp as usual. You can listen to the episode via this page, or on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or Stitcher. If you use an aggregator to subscribe to podcasts, you can access the RSS feed here. A full transcript is available here.

Episode 35: Bryan Roth, Community First

Tom Phillips oversees marketing, merchandising and the API program at Geocaching HQ. We chat about those topics and more on this episode of Inside Geocaching HQ. You can listen to the episode via this page, or on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or Stitcher. If you use an aggregator to subscribe to podcasts, you can access the RSS feed here. A full transcript is available here.

Episode 34: Tom Phillips, VP of Marketing

Geocaching HQ’s president and co-founder Bryan Roth shares some thoughts about 2019, as well as what he’s looking forward to in the new year. Topics include Adventure Labs, 2020 celebrations, privacy laws, and more. You can listen to the episode via this page, or on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or Stitcher. If you use an aggregator to subscribe to podcasts, you can access the RSS feed here. A full transcript is available here. 

Episode 33: Bryan Roth

 Cindy Potter, Geocaching HQ’s Director of Community, stops by to chat about two things to look forward to in 2020: Community Celebration Events and the just-announced Locationless Cache: Find Signal the Frog® – Locationless in 2020 (GC8FROG). You can listen to the episode via this page, or on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or Stitcher. If you use an aggregator to subscribe to podcasts, you can access the RSS feed here. A full transcript is available here. 

Episode 32: Upcoming in 2020

Jen Smith began her Geocaching HQ career as an intern more than 13 years ago. Since then, she has worked on a lot of big projects – from Wherigo to the new Adventure Lab app. In this episode, we hear about what it means to be a Front End Developer Lead at HQ. You can listen to the episode via this page, or on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or Stitcher. If you use an aggregator to subscribe to podcasts, you can access the RSS feed here. A full transcript is here.

Episode 31: Jen Smith, Front End Developer Lead

It’s almost time for GIFF, the Geocaching International Film Festival! GIFF events are scheduled for November 7-17, 2019. HQ’s Sven Otto is here to tell us what to expect this year. You can listen to the episode via this page, or on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or Stitcher. If you use an aggregator to subscribe to podcasts, you can access the RSS feed here. A full transcript is here. 

Episode 30: GIFF 2019

For the past several months, we’ve been hard at work improving the entire Lists experience on Geocaching.com. Aiming to make Lists not only more useful, but also easier and more enjoyable, we have completed an overhaul that we think you will love! We recently began deploying this new Lists experience. It will slowly roll out to geocachers over a period up to 8 weeks. You may see the new Lists experience today or you might not see it until the release is fully rolled out in late October. In this episode, senior product manager Brendan Walsh offers an overview of the Lists improvements. You can listen to the episode via this page, or on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or Stitcher. If you use an aggregator to subscribe to podcasts, you can access the RSS feed here. A full transcript is here. Plus, find the release notes in the Geocaching Forums.

Episode 29: Lists

In this episode, we meet Geocaching HQ’s Director of Product, Allison Kelsey. Allison talks about HQ’s Product Team and how they contribute to the tools that power your geocaching adventures! You can listen to the episode via this page, or on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or Stitcher. If you use an aggregator to subscribe to podcasts, you can access the RSS feed here. A full transcript is here.

Episode 28: Allison Kelsey, HQ’s Director of Product

Geocaching is mostly fun and games, but there are still issues that require the eyes of a legal eagle. Geocaching HQ’s VP of Legal & Business Affairs, Jennifer Arterburn, works on a wide range of topics, including privacy policies, Terms of Use, trademark issues, and more. Mystery at the Museum fans will also recognize her as HQ TV’s lead anchor! You can listen to the episode via this page, or on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or Stitcher. If you use an aggregator to subscribe to podcasts, you can access the RSS feed here. A full transcript is available here.

Episode 27: Is it legal?

With Mystery at the Museum coming in July, we chatted with Brigitte from Geocaching HQ’s Marketing team to get the lowdown. Plus, Cindy Potter, HQ’s Director of Community, stops by to talk about plans for next year’s Geocaching 20th Anniversary Celebration, as well as Virtual Rewards 2.0 and recent Geocaching Blog articles about cache etiquette. You can listen to the episode via this page, or on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or Stitcher. If you use an aggregator to subscribe to podcasts, you can access the RSS feed here. A full transcript is available here.

Episode 26: Mystery at the Museum, 20th anniversary, and more!

Jeremy Irish launched Geocaching.com on September 2, 2000. He co-founded Geocaching HQ, along with Bryan Roth and Elias Alvord. In this episode, Jeremy shares memories of the early days of Geocaching HQ, as well as what he’s up to today. You can listen to the episode via this page, or on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or Stitcher. If you use an aggregator to subscribe to podcasts, you can access the RSS feed here. A full transcript is available here.

Episode 25: Jeremy Irish, Geocaching HQ co-founder

Geocaching HQ is excited to announce Virtual Rewards 2.0 to introduce another limited number of new Virtual Caches for the geocaching community. Cindy Potter, HQ’s Director of Community, is here to chat about the project. Beginning today, an opt-in web page is available for cachers to apply for a Virtual Reward. The page is open until June 1, 2019. Approximately 50,000 geocachers around the world meet the criteria to apply for a Virtual Reward. More information is available on the Geocaching Blog (English) (German) (French) (Dutch) (Spanish). You can listen to the episode via this page, or on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or Stitcher. If you use an aggregator to subscribe to podcasts, you can access the RSS feed here. A full transcript is available here. (Minor correction: in this episode, it is said that approximately 40,000 geocachers meet the criteria to apply for a Virtual Reward. The correct number is 50,000.)

Episode 24: Virtual Rewards 2.0

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