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GIS Podcasts

Cageyjames & GeoBabbler
With the tagline, “Two old guys talk about new spatial technology”, this monthly podcast is hosted by two geospatial industry veterans: James Fee and Bill Dollins.  Visit: Cageyjames & GeoBabbler (Links to an external site.)

Directions Magazine Podcasts
Directions Magazine has been one of the longest-running GIS web sites and has been hosting a weekly podcast for quite some time.  Visit: Directions Magazine Podcasts (Links to an external site.)

Esri Science of Where
The podcast series Esri & The Science of Where currently has dozens of downloadable episodes that focus on high-level executive conversations with thought leaders from several industries. Visit: Science of Where (Links to an external site.)

Eyes on Earth
This recently launched podcast features topics on remote sensing, Earth observation, land change and science from the staff of USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. Visit: Eyes on Earth (Links to an external site.)

Geodorable Podcast
Hosted out of New Zealand, this podcast aims to “include anything and everything about the geospatial world. From news articles about the GIS industry that take our fancy, interviews with GIS practitioners, random acts of geospatial madness and of course the legendary game Export to Shapefile.” Visit: Geodorable Podcast (Links to an external site.)

Geointeresting
Geointeresting is the official podcast of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Geointeresting features conversations with innovators, explorers and pathfinders. Visit: Geointeresting (Links to an external site.)

Isn’t That Spatial
A podcast about “casual geography, urban planning, and the spatial component of whatever.” Visit: Isn’t That Spatial (Links to an external site.)

The Mappyist Hour
This weekly podcast features geospatial professionals Silas Toms and Todd Barr and occasionally includes guest hosts.   Visit: The Mappyist Hour (Links to an external site.)

The MapScaping Podcast
This weekly podcast features interviews from the geospatial industry.  Visit: The MapScaping Podcast  (Links to an external site.)

Map Shack
A newly launch geospatial podcast from MapsPeople podcast focused on chatting to mapping industry experts, geeks, colleagues, and thought leaders within the mapping technology field to spread the word about innovation throughout the business of maps. Visit: Map Shack (Links to an external site.)

Nodes and Ways
Nodes & Ways features OpenStreetMap (OSM) related news & interviews. The monthly podcast will feature conversations and interviews about OSM with the people who make and use it. Visit: Nodes and Ways (Links to an external site.)

Project Geospatial
Project Geo is a web series and blog dedicated to increasing awareness of Geospatial Technology, industry best practices, and GIS resources. The podcast team is made up of experienced geospatial enthusiasts with a combined 35 years of experience in the industry: Andrea Simmons, Adam Simmons, and Mason Rothman.  Visit: Project Geospatial (Links to an external site.)

Scene From Above
Hosted by Andrew Cutts (Links to an external site.) and Alastair Graham (Links to an external site.), Scene From Above is a podcast dedicated to discussing modern remote sensing and Earth observation.  Visit: Scene From Above (Links to an external site.)

Texas URISA: More Than Just Maps
The Texas URISA chapter hosts this podcast series that interviews GIS professionals “who know a thing or two about how to find your way from student to professional and beyond, while also chatting about some neat tools, tricks, and trends.” Visit: More Than Just Maps (Links to an external site.)

Thinking Spatially
Undeniably, one of the most enthusiastic geographers around, Esri’s Education Manager, Joseph Kerski, hosts a weekly podcast entitled, “Spatially Thinking”.  Visit: Thinking Spatially (Links to an external site.)

Very Spatial
The original and longest-running GIS podcast.  The hosts recently relaunched VerySpatialTV, hosted via YouTube.  Visit: Very Spatial