Apologies for the audio challenges...it was one of those nights!!
In this episode, the Geoholics crew sits down with serial startup whisperer Sean Gorman, co-founder of Zephr.xyz—a company so cutting-edge it probably triangulated this podcast before it aired. Sean, who grew up everywhere from Germany to the Philippines (basically Carmen Sandiego in reverse), shares how a life of constant relocation and rowing (yes, actual rowing) shaped his journey into geospatial tech superstardom.
The conversation navigates GPS spoofing, blockchain-based RTK, and turning your phone into a location-locked superhero—all while trying to make sense of GNSS like it’s not just a Scrabble score. We also learn that Sean has exited three startups and still had time to accidentally go viral for a dissertation. Casual.
From Sofi Tukker’s “Purple Hat” vibes to the WingtraGround setup that even your intern could master, this episode blends tech, travel, and topography in a way only The Geoholics can. One thing’s for sure: if location is everything, Sean’s been everywhere.
Moral of the story? Always bring a base station…and never underestimate a former rower with a PhD and a passion for satellites.
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Episode 248 - Colin Sellers
The guys were joined in-studio this week by Colin Sellers—land surveyor, father, veteran, and part-time GPS wizard—joined us to discuss how moving around Georgia, joining the military, and raising a kid named Ragnarok (yes, like the Norse apocalypse) all led to one thing: a love affair with surveying that might just rival his affection for coffee.
From dodging camels in Djibouti to resurrecting section corners like Indiana Jones with a data collector, Colin shares tales of grit, GPS, and generational wisdom—especially the time he and his son turned a Nebraska project into a family bonding moment worthy of a Pixar movie.
He also dives into For The Quest, a geo-RPG that turns map-hunting into a noble pursuit, proving once and for all that surveyors can be adventurers too… just with more sunburns and fewer dragons.
And of course, it all wraps up with a dose of philosophy, family values, and a reminder that the best education often comes from the dirt under your boots—not the letters after your name. Music by Tengger Cavalry!!!
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ASPRS Gulf South Region 4th Annual Geospatial Conference - Part 2
Check out these highlights from this year's awesome event!!!
01:05 - Nathan Jones, UAS/GIS Department Lead @ AG3 Group LLC
18:50 - Will Alexander, Geospatial Specialist @ Centurion Planning & Design, LLC
29:50 - Scott Dunham, Geospatial Director @ Gorrondona & Associates, Inc.
38:28 - José A. Pilartes-Congo, Jr., Ph.D. Research Assistant @ MANTIS Lab (Conrad Blucher Institute for Surveying & Science)
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ASPRS Gulf South Region 4th Annual Geospatial Conference - Part 1
Check out these highlights from this year's awesome event!!!
00:40 - Vladimir Serkov, LiDAR Manager @ Poznecki Camarillo, LLC
17:30 - Alex Sorrells, Student @ Texas A&M University
31:15 - Terrance Ranney, Drone Services Manager @ UNICO Engineering, Inc.
44:25 - Stephen Anthony, Principal Geospatial Data Engineer @ CoreLogic
53:50 - Sally Holl, GIS Professor @ Austin Community College
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2025 Pacific Rim Geospatial Conference - Day 2 (Part 2)
Check out these highlights from Day 2 of this year's awesome event!!!
00:32 - Elisse Deleissegues, GIS Analyst at Hawai'i Geographic Information Coordinating Council (HIGICC)
17:10 - Beverly Pascual, Civil Engineer at Engineers Surveyors Hawaii, Inc.
29:12 - Clare Mamura, Owner of Pacific Geospatial Services and President of Hawai'i Geographic Information Coordinating Council (HIGICC)
42:58 - Jim Reinbold, Regional Sales Director at Carlson Software
57:14 - Meyer Cummins, LPLS State of Hawaii
”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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