The Geoholics Podcast

09/02/2026

If you're at the Commercial UAV Expo, keep an eye out for Jennifer Triana and Russell Hall from Team! 👀

They'll be on-site talking to industry professionals and getting up to speed on the latest and greatest in technology.

More to come from this great event!

09/01/2026

**NEW EPISODE ALERT - AARON MICHALENKO & WILLIS LONG**
AI can calculate where a property corner could be, but can it determine where that corner legally is…and would you stamp it?

In Episode 287 of The Geoholics, we sit down with Aaron M., owner of DBE Surveying, LLC, and Willis Long, Head of Survey Operations and Senior Director at CCI Systems Inc, to separate the real-world value of artificial intelligence from the hype.

We dig into how AI is already affecting point-cloud processing, feature extraction, boundary research, drafting, QA/QC, project administration, data security, workforce development, and the skills tomorrow’s geospatial professionals will need.

The biggest takeaway? AI can organize, compare, calculate, detect, and recommend, but the professional surveyor must still investigate, verify, evaluate, decide, and accept responsibility.

Of course, we also put some of the industry’s biggest AI claims through another round of “Bullsh*t, Breakthrough, or Too Soon to Tell?”

Will AI replace surveyors, or will surveyors who understand how to use AI responsibly replace those who refuse to adapt?



Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/68q3Rcf0SruPb1JLdnCpl4

YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLlpSqRsLRg

09/01/2026

What could you talk about so much, that it would be the central theme of an entire episode?

Throughout the last 7 years of producing this show, we've met a ton of incredible people.

One thing stands out: everyone has a story to tell.

So what would your story be? Tell us in the comments below 👇

08/29/2026

We are wishing a very Happy Birthday to our very own Jennifer Triana today! 🎉

Jennifer is critical to operation. As Engagement Manager, she keeps our scheduling, logistics, and sponsor initiatives aligned.

Her attention to detail and professionalism continuously to the program and we appreciate how organized she keeps everything.

Let's wish her a Happy Birthday in the comments below 👇

08/26/2026

In Episode 285 with Trent Keenan of Diamondback Land Surveying and Ryan 'Big Shoots' Kelly, the topic of Unions came up, but it was the underlying principle that stands out.

Proper training and a structured path to success are a winning combo for pretty much any professional.

That's why are proud to support initiatives and organizations that are doing the important work of training, providing mentorship, and building community in the industry.

Feel free to share your favorite resource for sharpening your skills in the comments below and help your fellow geospatial pro 👇

08/24/2026

***NEW EPISODE ALERT - ASPRS - Gulf South Region 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 and Development (DOTD)

00:21:52 - Linda Anderson and Daphne Rickard with NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS INTERLINK INC

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



Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/7gYlhuvgtnzs4r2K9qsFDu

08/21/2026

We're in the midst of some big shifts in the industry, but some things remain true: technology is going to change, but the learning curve won't.

Sean was highlighting a mantra he liked in Episode 284 with Alex Chose and and Taylor Shepley from NSPS Young Surveyors Network (YSN): "Ask better questions and be willing to listen."

This is how young surveyors will learn from the people who have paid tuition in mistakes, sweat, and time.

William adds the great Japanese secret to the conversation from there.

What’s one piece of advice from an old-timer that still sticks with you?

08/20/2026

***NEW EPISODE ALERT - TOPODOT USERS CONFERENCE 2026***
Check out these highlights from this year's awesome event!!!

00:00 - Paul DiGiacobbe, PE, DBIA, Vice President, LiDAR Solutions and Rob Dannenberg, President at Phoenix Lidar Systems

00:21:25 - Jonah Colebrook, LiDAR Tech and Ryan Hagler, LiDAR/photogrammetry tech at GPI Geospatial, Inc.

00:31:35 - Mike Graham, LiDAR & Point Cloud Specialist at McElhanney and Zachery Diaz, Applications Consultant at Topodot Solutions

00:47:49 - Wes Newman, LSIT and ORD Specialist and Stephania Coots, Design Tech at Qk4 - Engineering & Planning

01:02:47 - Jason Rhodes, Technical Leader: Survey & Reality Capture at Jacobs Solutions Inc.

01:19:34 - Noah Bremer and Stephanie Wood, LiDAR Tech at McKim & Creed

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4I3o1IDf72fTHHS0Gub19z

08/19/2026

We've been talking a lot about , , and the future of the industry lately... both on and off the show.

One thing that remains clear in our conversations though, is that there is a need for human oversight and judgment.

It's hard to nail down the future when it comes to how AI will affect how we work, but human management and oversight is still necessary.

What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments below 👇

08/18/2026

Hey , you know we are all about supporting the next generation of and introducing young people to this profession.

Today, Kurt is hosting a free webinar with the Western Federation of Professional Surveyors to explain how the Surveying Merit Badge works and, more importantly, how surveyors can get involved.

Kurt Lehnhardt has been actively involved in this effort through the NSPS Scouting America Subcommittee, which recently participated in the National Scouting Jamboree in West Virginia, teaching Scouts the Surveying Merit Badge.

📅 Today, August 18
⏰ 4:00 PM Pacific
🎟️ Free registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8U4YNgTWRByGWmNE6TbJyQ #/registration

What better way to grow our profession than to introduce the next generation to surveying while they’re already excited about learning new skills?

Scouting Merit Badge Learn how the Surveying Merit Badge can connect the profession with th next generation and how you can get involved