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Geotalk is hosted and produced by Darren Osborne (Spindoc Bob).

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In this episode we speak to the co-founder of Pathtags, listen to how Geotalk listeners pronounce their hobby and we give you the chance to win an iPod.

iPod competition: To win the iPod Shuffle, go to the iTunes entry for Geotalk (must have iTunes on your computer) and leave a review for the podcast by 28 February 2010. One reviewer, from the Australian or New Zealand iTunes store, will be randomly drawn to win the prize. The draw will include previous reviewers.

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Direct download: geotalk_episode55_2.mp3
Category: general -- posted at: 7:03 AM
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Geotalk gets an update on the Oz Mega Wagga Event, we give you a tip on keeping moisture out of caches, and reopen the debate on 'cash' vs 'caysh'.

If you're coming to the OZ MEGA Wagga Wagga event, please head to www.rivcache.com to register and receive the latest information on what's happening.

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Direct download: geotalk_episode55.mp3
Category: general -- posted at: 12:58 AM
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Here are the top Earthcachers in Australia and New Zealand. Stats courtesy of caught@work from Geocaching Australia.

  • North Island, New Zealand   
    TheWonderStuff - 64, YuGeo4 - 58, ADV - 43
  • South Island, New Zealand
    Moneydork - 42, rediguana - 40, Kiwi_Explorer - 36
  • Queensland
    JM-Project - 15, searchwise015 - 14, Konie - 12
  • New South Wales
    steeba - 24, tronador - 23, The Spindoctors - 22
  • Australian Capital Territory
    Sol de lune - 13, Jemalong & Family - 13, winglen - 12, Tealby - 12, fitzy_1965 - 12
  • Victoria
    McAdies - 45, maccamob - 40, Alansee - 32
  • Tasmania
    TeamSwampy - 12, RapidSupreme - 6, 3daygrowth  - 5, red tag - 5, pedibus imus - 5, Snuva - 5
  • South Australia
    Adrian Mc - 21, o'cholio - 21, Freddo - 20
  • Western Australia
    AusTrackers - 14, Everlasting - 12, richlink - 10
  • Northern Territory
    grigg88 - 3, Beagle Team - 2, Obelixx - 2, PanamaBanana - 2, Zornix - 2

Category: general -- posted at: 10:49 PM
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Geotalk speaks to the new holders of the Australian 24 hour record holders, we get a few milestones from listeners and a caching tip from Team Casho.

Call the Geotalk hotline on (02) 800 50 436 or email geotalkpodcast@gmail.com.

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Direct download: geotalk_episode54.mp3
Category: general -- posted at: 5:50 AM
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Geotalk joins SA ParrotHead for YumCha, Norkmeister reaches a milestone in Canberra and we look at how to enter coords and project a waypoint with your GPS.

Send in your contribution to geotalkpodcast@gmail.com or dial (02) 800-50-436 and could could go into the draw to win a prize Geocache Store Australia.

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Direct download: geotalk_episode53.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:36 AM
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