Inside Geocaching HQ Podcast

The latest news and commentary from Geocaching HQ

Episode 75: Challenge cache updates

HQ’s Head of Community Jessie Taylor stops by to talk about recent updates to the challenge cache guidelines. You can listen to the episode via this page, or on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you use an aggregator to subscribe to podcasts, you can access the RSS feed here. A full transcript is available here.

10-07
32:57

Episode 74: Treasures with Sean Boots

HQ’s Head of Engineering Sean Boots is one of the driving forces behind the new Treasures feature on Geocaching.com and in the Geocaching® app. He’s here to chat about what’s happening with Treasures today and some thoughts about the future. You can listen to the episode via this page, or on Apple Podcasts or Spotify....

08-28
38:29

Episode 73: Geocaching’s 25th anniversary

Geocaching HQ co-founders Jeremy Irish and Bryan Roth have a lot of memories from the first 25 years of geocaching. They’re here to share some of those memories, as well as thoughts about the future! You can listen to the episode via this page, or on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you use an aggregator...

07-08
01:01:05

Episode 72: Favorite points

Favorite points! How do they factor into your geocaching plans? How do you decide when to award one to a geocache? How do you feel about them as a cache owner? Those are some of the questions we’re chatting about with HQ Lackeys Bri and Gia in this episode of Inside Geocaching HQ! You can...

03-20
34:43

Episode 71: Treasures with Bryan Roth

As we kick off geocaching’s 25th year, Geocaching HQ is excited to announce a new feature called Treasures. Starting in spring 2025, digital Treasures will be a collectible game feature. Geocachers can collect these digital items by finding and logging caches that meet specific criteria set by HQ for each Treasure collection. HQ’s co-founder and...

01-14
27:10

Episode 70: HQ Visitor Center

Any time is a great time to plan a trip to the HQ Visitor Center in Seattle, but the idea might be even more attractive with the 25th anniversary of geocaching coming in 2025. HQ’s Guest Experience Coordinator, Jason Judt, shares some highlights of what to expect when you come see us at HQ. You...

12-03
21:00

Episode 69: Shop Geocaching

With the holiday season fast approaching, this seems a perfect time to chat with Marty Evans, HQ’s Merchandise Manager. He leads the superstar team at Shop Geocaching. We’re talking about some of the cool stuff available in the shop, how the team chooses products, and Marty’s tendency to follow the Inside HQ host to Mega-Events...

11-20
24:33

Episode 68: Meet OnCloudDivine!

As Geocaching HQ’s content strategist, Delanie (OnCloudDivine) has spent more time than most considering the power of words. In this episode, she shares details about that work at HQ, as well as her previous roles on the Community Volunteer Support team and Community Engagement team. You can listen to the episode via this page, or...

10-14
28:42

Ep 67: Cosmic Quest

The geocaching community is invited to further intergalactic friendship during Cosmic Quest from July 22 through September 22. Genevieve from HQ’s Marketing team is here with details about how we can help our friends fuel their spaceship and earn geocaching souvenirs at the same time! You can listen to the episode via this page, or...

07-24
17:57

Ep 66: BIG geocaching events

Large geocaching gatherings such as Mega- and Giga-Events draw hundreds and thousands of attendees throughout the year. We checked in with Emily W., HQ’s Community Special Events Manager, to learn more about big events, including Block Parties that are now being planned for 2025! You can listen to the episode via this page, or on...

06-18
40:31

Ep 65: EarthCache program with the GSA’s Matt Dawson

As the EarthCache program celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, the Geological Society of America (GSA) and Geocaching HQ are suggesting some new guidance for EarthCache owners. The GSA’s Matt Dawson is here to chat about the new guidance, as well as his thoughts about 20 years of EarthCaches! Read more about the new EarthCache...

03-28
25:59

Ep 64: New logging flow on Geocaching.com

HQ recently released a new geocache and trackable logging experience on Geocaching.com. Jessica and Ari from HQ’s Product team are here to talk about what’s new and improved! You can listen to the episode via this page, or on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify. If you use an aggregator to subscribe to podcasts, you...

12-11
26:14

Ep 63: Not-so-hidden features in the Geocaching® app

If you’re new to the official Geocaching® app or even if you use it regularly, new features may have flown under your radar in recent months. Nicole from HQ’s Mobile Team is here to chat about a few of her favorites. You can listen to the episode via this page, or on Apple Podcasts, Google...

12-06
25:05

Ep 62: Where are the missing DNFs?

A recent study by Geocaching HQ’s Data Team found actual DNF rates on geocaches were 3-5 times higher than what was reported in online logs. (See this blog post to read more.) In the new episode of our Inside Geocaching HQ podcast, hear more about the study and how logging your DNFs can lead to...

10-06
38:09

Episode 61: Wheel of Challenges

We’re talking about the Wheel of Challenges, which has presenting new monthly challenges to geocachers since April. Genevieve from HQ’s Marketing team stops by to chat about how they came up with the challenges. You can listen to the episode via this page, or on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. If you use...

07-26
25:14

Episode 60: This June, we’re updating our pricing for new subscribers

In this episode, Geocaching HQ’s president and co-founder Bryan Roth discusses upcoming price changes for new Geocaching Premium subscribers. On June 6, 2023, we will increase the prices of Premium membership for new subscribers to $39.99 USD per year or $6.99 USD per month. Prices may vary depending on your local currency and taxes. This...

04-21
15:57

Episode 59: Geocaching goals

Have you set your geocaching goals for 2023? Need some inspiration? We rounded up HQ Lackeys Mackenzie, Alexis, Colin, and Jessie to chat about their geocaching goals and the tips they use to achieve them. You can listen to the episode via this page, or on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. If you...

02-08
39:13

Episode 58: Product research and design

In this episode, senior product designer Jessica R. talks about her role on HQ’s Product Team and how the team’s work shapes your experience on Geocaching.com. You can listen to the episode via this page, or on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. If you use an aggregator to subscribe to podcasts, you can...

01-06
30:15

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