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”Adding Value & Making Friends” since 2019! Our goal is to not waste your time! The group discusses a variety of topics including surveying, geospatial, geomatics, GIS, civil engineering and much much more.

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October 22, 2026Episode 3561 hr 26 min

Episode 291 - Keegan Lumley, PLS

What happens when professional surveying, military leadership and workforce development collide? You get one hell of a conversation with Keegan Lumley, PLS—Project Manager with Colliers Engineering & Design and Master Sergeant in the North Carolina Air National Guard. Keegan joins us to talk about earning his PLS, leading and training Airmen, balancing advanced technology with solid surveying fundamentals, and what civilian firms can learn from the military’s hands-on approach to developing people. We also dig into the future of the profession, including the North Carolina Young Surveyors Network, Cape Fear Community College’s new Geomatics program and the apprenticeship initiative designed to create stronger pathways into surveying. Of course, we put Keegan through Bullshit, Breakthrough or Too Soon to Tell, drop a Leica Geosystems Pro Tip and crank up “Don’t Wanna Know” by The Red Clay Strays! This episode is about leadership, mentorship and what it truly means to develop the people and build something that lasts. Get involved. Master the craft. Take care of your people. #TheGeoholics #LandSurveying #Geomatics #Surveyors #WorkforceDevelopment #Leadership #Mentorship #YoungSurveyorsNetwork #MilitaryLeadership #AirNationalGuard #CapeFearCommunityCollege #SurveyingTechnology #PLS #Geospatial #Podcast

October 15, 2026Episode 3571 hr 34 min

Episode 290 - Rob Dannenberg & Phoenix LiDAR

This week, we sit down with Rob Dannenberg, President of Phoenix LiDAR Systems and an early adopter who helped push UAS and LiDAR from experimental technology into powerful, real-world mapping solutions. We dig into what “survey-grade LiDAR” really means, where acquisition and processing workflows most often break down, and why successful results depend on far more than sensor specifications. Rob also shares his perspective on custom LiDAR integration, flexible multi-platform systems, NDAA compliance, dependable customer support, and the opportunities created by Phoenix LiDAR Systems joining Revolution Geosystems. Then we put autonomous missions, AI-powered point-cloud classification, real-time onboard processing, next-generation positioning and the commoditization of LiDAR sensors to the ultimate test: Bullsh*t, Breakthrough or Too Soon to Tell? Add a Leica Geosystems Pro Tip, “I Need to Know” by Arizona rockers The Black Moods and plenty of Geoholics-style conversation—and you’ve got an episode you won’t want to miss! Tune in, buckle up and join the conversation! #TheGeoholics #Podcast #Episode290 #PhoenixLiDARSystems #RevolutionGeosystems #LiDAR #UAS #Drones #Surveying #LandSurveying #Geomatics #Geospatial #RemoteSensing #PointCloud #NDAA #Innovation #Technology #Surveyors #LeicaGeosystems #TheBlackMoods #AddingValueAndMakingFriends

September 29, 2026Episode 3531 hr 3 min

Episode 289 - Juergen Mayer & LEICA Geosystems

What happens when a “crazy idea” becomes the tool that changes how an entire industry works? Buckle up—we’re talking reality capture with Juergen Mayer, Head of Reality Capture Portfolio at Leica Geosystems! From his roots in rural Austria to helping bring the BLK360, BLK2GO, RTC360, and new RTC series to market, Juergen brings a perspective shaped by surveying, business, and a passion for building things that solve real problems. We explore connected field-to-office workflows, LiveLink, catching coverage gaps before crews leave the site, and what firms should measure to see whether their technology investment is actually paying off. And because this is The Geoholics, we ask the tough questions: Does easier scanning mean better data? Where does professional judgment fit as AI and automation advance? And can real-time visibility improve collaboration without turning into micromanagement? We close with Bullsh*t, Breakthrough, or Too Soon to Tell?—putting AI-driven field checks, the future of terrestrial scanners, and the risks of impressive-looking point clouds in the hot seat. Billy Joel’s “You May Be Right” sets the tone, and our Leica Weekly Pro Tip delivers a reminder every crew can use: Capture once. Verify early. Keep the project moving. Big thanks to EMLID, TopoDOT, AllTerra Central, Leica Geosystems, David Evans and Associates, and Diamondback Land Surveying for keeping the conversations rolling! Tune in wherever you get your podcasts! #TheGeoholics #Geoholics #LeicaGeosystems #RealityCapture #LaserScanning #LandSurveying #Geomatics #Geospatial #PointClouds #SurveyTechnology #ConnectedWorkflows #Innovation

September 22, 2026Episode 3551 hr 9 min

Episode 288 - Sean Donegan & Satelytics

What can a satellite see that the rest of us can’t? On Episode 288 of The Geoholics, we’re joined by Sean Donegan, President and CEO of Satelytics, to explore how AI and satellite imagery can help identify methane leaks, vegetation changes, land movement, encroachments and other risks across vast infrastructure networks. We get into what’s hiding inside those pixels, how an alert becomes a decision, and the question every surveyor should ask: How do we verify what the technology says it found? Plus, Sean takes on Bullshit, Breakthrough, or Too Soon to Tell? Can AI spot problems before operators know what to look for? Could satellite monitoring change the future of field inspections? Tune in for a conversation about intelligence from space, confidence on the ground, and what it all means for the people managing our physical world. Adding value and making friends! #TheGeoholics #GeoholicsPodcast #SeanDonegan #Satelytics #Geospatial #LandSurveying #RemoteSensing #SatelliteImagery #ArtificialIntelligence #Infrastructure #MethaneDetection #RealityCapture

September 16, 2026Episode 3511 hr 39 min

2026 12D Tech Forum - Day 3

Day 3 of the 2026 12d Tech Forum delivered an incredible mix of conversations with Michelle Blicavs, Brad Cox, Luke Studdert, Joel Gregory, Mitch McPherson, Keeton Williamson-Smith and Bridget VV. We dive into advocacy for the surveying profession, accessible GNSS technology, machine control, better 3D data workflows, the story and global growth of 12d—and the life-changing impact of creating meaningful geospatial careers for neurodivergent talent. 00:01:35 Michelle Blicavs, CEO, Surveyors Australia and ITA 00:21:08 Brad Cox, Survey hardware GIS Specialist at Mangoesmapping 00:39:32 Luke Studdert, Senior Surveyor & Chief Remote Pilot at Sunrise Surveying 00:56:21 Joel Gregory, CEO and Mitch McPherson, VP at 12d Synergy 01:24:59 Keeton Williamson Smith, Lead Data Analyst and Bridget VV from Australian Spatial Analytics Big technology, honest perspectives and one seriously inspiring finish to an unforgettable three days in Brisbane. Grab a drink, hit play and join us for the final chapter of The GEOHOLICS Down Under! #TheGEOHOLICS #12dTechForum2026 #Geospatial #LandSurveying #Surveying #DigitalEngineering #GNSS #MachineControl #ConstructionTechnology #Neurodiversity #InclusiveEmployment #Innovation #Brisbane #Australia #AddValue #MakeFriends

September 16, 2026Episode 3501 hr 28 min

2026 12D Tech Forum - Day 2

Day 2 of the 2026 12d Tech Forum brought another killer lineup of conversations with Tom Neighbours, Isaac Kennedy, Mick Connor, Dan Di Mattina, Steve White, Hani Arab and Max Leung. We dive into connected data environments, field-to-office workflows, drones, AI, automation, digital transformation and the technologies reshaping surveying and infrastructure delivery around the world. 00:00:56 Tom Neighbours, Regional Manager - Digital Engineering and Isaac Kennedy, Survey Solutions Lead - Digital Engineering at12d Synergy 00:18:31 Michael “Mick” Connor, National Geospatial Manager at Fulton Hogan 00:36:28 Dan Di Mattina, Project Survey Manager at Seymour Whyte 00:47:02 Steve White, General Manager at Civillo 00:59:29 Hani Arab, Chief Information Officer at Seymour Whyte 01:15:44 Max Leung, Solutions Engineering at Mach9 Big ideas, honest perspectives and plenty of GEOHOLICS-style controlled chaos recorded live from Brisbane. Grab a drink, hit play and join the conversation! #TheGEOHOLICS #12dTechForum2026 #Geospatial #LandSurveying #Surveying #DigitalEngineering #ConstructionTechnology #ArtificialIntelligence #Automation #RealityCapture #Infrastructure #Brisbane #Australia

September 15, 2026Episode 3491 hr 9 min

2026 12D Tech Forum - Day 1

Recorded live from the 2026 12d Tech Forum in Brisbane, these rapid-fire conversations feature Andrej Mocicka, David Mares, Andrew Fenwick, Meghan Bowman, Gary Dunn, Marisa Dittmann, and Alex Badaoui. We’re talking massive infrastructure projects, smarter data management, industry innovation, AI and the evolving role of today’s geospatial professional—all with the candid insights and controlled chaos you expect from The GEOHOLICS! 00:04:53 Andrej Mocicka, Country Manager Australia at 1Spatial 00:21:56 David Mares, Core Spatial and Andrew Fenwick, Senior Survey Manager at John Holland 00:42:18 Meghan Bowman, Senior Surveyor Marissa Dittmann, and Gary Dunn, Surveyor at Sunrise Surveying 00:56:18 Alexander “Alex” Badaoui, Associate Designer Marisa Dittmann, Experienced Designer at SMEC Grab a drink, hit play and join us from the other side of the world! 🍻🌏 #TheGEOHOLICS #12dTechForum2026 #Geospatial #LandSurveying #Surveying #DigitalEngineering #Infrastructure #DataManagement #Innovation #Brisbane #Australia

September 11, 2026Episode 3541 hr 12 min

Episode 292 - Steve Willard, PLS & 9/11

Today marks 25 years since the September 11 attacks—a day that forever changed our nation and countless lives. Episode 292 of The Geoholics is dedicated to remembering those we lost, honoring those who responded, and sharing an important chapter of surveying history that deserves to be preserved. Our guest, Steve Willard, PLS, takes us back to the aftermath of 9/11 and the critical role land surveyors played at Ground Zero and throughout Lower Manhattan. When streets, buildings, monuments, control points, and familiar reference systems had been damaged, buried, or destroyed, surveyors helped restore spatial certainty amid unimaginable devastation—providing trusted information to first responders, engineers, contractors, utility providers, public agencies, and recovery teams. Steve shares the technical challenges, dangerous working conditions, emotional toll, and acts of service that defined the response. We also explore what has changed since 2001—and why, despite tremendous advances in GNSS, laser scanning, drones, and real-time mapping, professional judgment and boots-on-the-ground verification remain irreplaceable during a crisis. This is more than an episode about surveying. It is a conversation about service, courage, responsibility, and the quiet professionals who stepped forward when their expertise was needed most. We remember. We honor. We will never forget. Episode 292 featuring Steve Willard, PLS, is available today wherever you listen to The Geoholics. #NeverForget #September11 #September11th #911Remembrance #LandSurveying #Surveyors #Geospatial #EmergencyResponse #DisasterRecovery #NYSAPLS #TheGeoholics #AddingValueAndMakingFriends

September 1, 2026Episode 3521 hr 24 min

Episode 287 - Aaron Michalenko & Willis Long

Episode 287 asks the question every surveyor should be thinking about: Will artificial intelligence replace the land surveyor—or reinvent the profession? The guys are joined by Aaron Michalenko, owner of DBE Surveying, and Willis Long, Head of Survey Operations and Senior Director, for a no-BS conversation about where AI is already creating value and where the hype gets ahead of reality. They explore point-cloud processing, feature extraction, drafting, boundary research, QA/QC, workforce development, data security, and the skills tomorrow’s geospatial professionals will need to remain relevant. The conversation gets especially real when AI meets boundary surveying. An algorithm may calculate where a corner could be, but can it determine where that corner legally is? Can it evaluate monuments, occupation, historical evidence, and intent and then accept responsibility when the answer is wrong? The crew also tackles whether AI will eliminate traditional field crews, replace manual drafting, solve the workforce shortage, or make professional licensure even more important. The takeaway is clear: the tools will change, the workflows will evolve, and the volume of data will explode, but the surveyor’s responsibility to verify the evidence, exercise professional judgment, and protect the public remains firmly intact. Buckle up for another round of “Bullsh*t, Breakthrough, or Too Soon to Tell,” a Leica Geosystems Pro Tip, and Rise Against’s “Savior” as the Song of the Week. The future does not belong to surveyors who blindly reject AI—or blindly trust it. It belongs to the professionals who understand it, question it, verify it, and know when the human surveyor must remain in control.

August 20, 2026Episode 3441 hr 27 min

ASPRS Gulf South 2026

Check out these interviews from this years awesome event: 00:00:00 - Cold Opening 00:02:25 - Dustin Smith, GIS Specialist at the Louisiana Department of Transportation 00:21:52 - Linda Anderson and Daphne Kent with North Central Texas InterLink 00:46:11 - Samuel Landry, Student and Research Assistant at Nicholls State University 01:08:45 - Timoteo Garza, Vice President of Operations at Gratia Geomatics LLC #TheGeoholics #GeoholicsPodcast #ASPRS #ASPRSGulfSouth #GeospatialConference #Geospatial #Geomatics #Photogrammetry #RemoteSensing #LiDAR #MobileLiDAR #GIS #UASMapping #PointClouds #3DVisualization #GeospatialTechnology #GeospatialStandards #ASPRSCertification #GeospatialEducation #GeospatialProfessionals #Surveying #MappingTheFuture #TopoDOT #NichollsStateUniversity #ThibodauxLA

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