Best Geographic Information Systems Podcasts (2025)

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The last frontier of the digital utility 24:37

13h ago24:37

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So you’ve got a lot of data…now what do you do with it? How do we turn a patchwork of energy technologies into a single cohesive model—one that’s scalable, reliable, and ready to deploy?That’s what we’re talking about today: filling in digital gaps with GIS technology. Because doing so doesn’t just mean improving workflows—it can also mean optimizi…

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Episode #470 Create A Real Estate Anti-Negotiation Secrets For Gargantuan Profits! 1:11:19

3d ago1:11:19

1:11:19

Breaking: psychological "loophole" discovered in create real estate negotiating. This controversial new approach to create a real estate deal-making is sending shockwaves through investor circles after several investors from our inner groups report their better than expected results. What we are about to reveal is so powerful, so dangerous to the g…

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Field crews of the future are here 39:58

6d ago39:58

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How can you build the grid of the future when your field crews are still relying on paper and clipboards? For utilities across the country, that question has become urgent—especially as extreme weather events become more frequent and the demand for accurate, real-time data skyrockets. To help podcast host Jason Price and producer Matt Chester dive …

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Christian Mey - Beyond Borders, an Afro-Futurist Vision for Conservation in Cameroon 38:03

10d ago38:03

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Let us know what you thought of this episode. Join us for an insightful episode where we discuss the pivotal role of GIS in conservation with wildlife geographer Christian May. Christian shares his remarkable journey from a self-taught ranger to an influential researcher creating protected area maps in the Congo. We dive into his PhD work on decolo…

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Episode #469 Revealed: Create A Real Estate Dealmaker Revenue, Malpractice - Part 2 1:14:49

10d ago1:14:49

1:14:49

I've been keeping a secret from you. When I revealed the Six-Malpractice patterns killing your deals in episode #468, I only told you half the story. The diagnosis without the cure, and that was intentional. Because what I am about to share with you is dangerous. Not financially, dangerous, but psychologically dangerous. Only because today is going…

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The Grid’s secret weapon? Smarter field data 30:03

14d ago30:03

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The biggest threat to grid modernization? It might be hiding in your GIS.Utilities are racing toward smarter, more dynamic grid systems—layering on DERs, EVs, ADMS, and DERMS. But there’s a hidden bottleneck holding everything back: the massive disconnect between field data and back-office systems.In this episode of Power Perspectives, Adrian McNul…

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Can GIS reimagine the energy transition? 26:07

15d ago26:07

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“As long as we have the data, the sky is the limit.”The transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy reality is a massive undertaking—and we all know by now that massive undertakings require a LOT of data.So today on The GISt, we’re exploring how utilities and energy innovators are leveraging GIS to help integrate renewables into the existing g…

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Podcast #468 Revealed: Create A Real Estate Dealmaker Revenue, Malpractice - Part 1 1:12:53

18d ago1:12:53

1:12:53

BAD NEWS: You're committing malpractice on motivated sellers. And don't even know it! After some recent coaching with private clients, I've identified the exact "malpractice" that's choking your deals before they even start. You think you're being professional. You think you're following the "system." But you're actually making the same critical er…

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This CEO wants you to talk to the grid 36:07

20d ago36:07

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As utilities race to modernize the grid, too often the communication systems needed to communicate with the grid are overlooked. From DER integration and wildfire mitigation to smart meters and real-time situational awareness, none of it functions without robust telecom infrastructure. That reality is why the power utility and telecom nexus is bein…

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Why can’t we be friends? A new POV on utility vegetation management 36:01

22d ago36:01

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How are utilities supposed to balance 1) strategic grid planning with 2) strong stewardship of the tree canopy we all rely on?It requires a new approach to vegetation management—one rooted in global information sharing that transcends competitive bounds. That’s what today’s guests—Dennis Fallon, Executive Director of the Utility Arborist Associatio…

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Beyond the neglectful state: unpacking the intersection of public health and personal freedom 43:51

24d ago43:51

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In this episode of Public Health Disrupted, hosts Xand van Tulleken and Professor Rochelle Burgess tackle the concept of the "nanny state". Alongside guests Dr Adam Briggs and Professor James Wilson, they delve into the delicate balance between government intervention and individual freedom in the realm of public health. The conversation explores h…

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Stella Mutai - No Future Without Her, Mapping the Possible 37:48

24d ago37:48

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Let us know what you thought of this episode. In this episode of The North Star Gaze, we welcome Stella Mutai, Co-Founder of Women in Space Kenya, a trailblazer shaping how we see and respond to the world through satellite imagery and GIS. As a champion for geospatial equity and justice, Stella shares her journey in space technology, the role of Bl…

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Episode #467: Creative Real Estate: Common Barriers To Leads And Deal Flow 1:11:39

24d ago1:11:39

1:11:39

Here is something that is going to piss you off … You know all those creative real estate techniques you've been learning? Subject-to deals, lease options, seller financing, contract for deed… All that stuff? None of it matters if you don't have leads and take action on them! And here's the thing that's really going to make you mad: most creative r…

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How AI is mapping the invisible grid underground 52:40

27d ago52:40

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We’re building the grid of the future today, but how can we do so without fully knowing what’s already underground? That’s the uncomfortable truth facing utilities, city planners, and infrastructure developers as they charge ahead with clean energy, broadband, EV charging, and transmission upgrades. In today’s episode of Power Perspectives, we conf…

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GIS for collaboration: Do more…faster 31:13

29d ago31:13

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At the core of running an efficient, resilient power system, there’s one singular need: interoperability.Do you have one place where everyone, across teams and structures, can go to get the real-time information they need when they need it?Without that, utility leaders are setting themselves up for failure to meet the rising expectations from consu…

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Episode #466 Artificial Intelligence Meets Creative Real Estate Deal, Making! 1:07:28

1M ago1:07:28

1:07:28

Newsflash: There's a new breed of dealmaking and creative real estate. And they are not smarter than most. They don't work harder than the average. NO! They just figured out how to take what used to take four hours of work and do it in four minutes. And have better, more current seller information. Plus, the best part … A lot of this information is…

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Breaking utilities out of pilot purgatory 47:08

1M ago47:08

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Artificial Intelligence promises to revolutionize the utility industry, from predicting outages to integrating distributed energy resources. But between headlines and hype, a dangerous pattern is emerging: AI fatigue.Too many pilots, too many proof-of-concepts, and not enough actual results. Utilities risk getting lost chasing the “next shiny objec…

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Piloting the Future: How to scale with simplicity, ft. It’s Electric & Leading Cities 33:33

1M ago33:33

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The first step to creating widespread change in energy? Know the problem you need to solve.For Tiya Gordon, cofounder & COO of It's Electric, that problem was this: More people would get EVs if they were easier to charge in big cities. So? She got to work creating a solution in the first curbside EV charging system built for metro areas.This week o…

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Frank Romo - Empowering Communities and Our Youth with GIS 25:30

1M ago25:30

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Let us know what you thought of this episode. Join us at the NorthStar of GIS Homecoming 2024 event as we sit down with Frank Romo to discuss his inspiring work in the geospatial field. Frank shares his passion for mentorship and community organizing, detailing how geospatial technology can empower underrepresented communities. Learn about their im…

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The utility workforce wakeup call 32:00

1M ago32:00

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Behind the energy transition’s headlines about megawatts and microgrids lurks a quiet but critical crisis: a severe shortage of skilled trade workers. These electricians, technicians, lineworkers, and other trade professionals keep the power flowing, yet they’re retiring faster than they’re being replaced — leaving an enormous talent gap just as th…

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Episode #465 Secret Routine Franchise Model To Retire Early With Great Real Estate! 1:11:58

1M ago1:11:58

1:11:58

Most career real estate investors fail because navigating a maze blindfolded, while the select few profit from all the confusion! The confused buy course after course, jump from guru to guru, collecting techniques like a kid trading baseball cards. And never really complete the puzzle of a wealth machine. This is like building a puzzle with pieces …

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How utility leaders predict the future with GIS 32:20

1M ago32:20

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When you see relationships and patterns, you don’t just take a peek at opportunities—you get a preview of risks…and a chance to get out in front of changes that need to be made.That’s the power of GIS as a tool for discovery.Why? Because looking at your reality in a spatial context opens up a new world of discoverability—and that can quite literall…

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Episode #464 Create A Real Estate Profit, Money, Math! 1:16:52

2M ago1:16:52

1:16:52

Have you ever broke a calculator, not physically, but mathematically? I was running profit calculations on a deal, using some old marketing math, and thought I kept getting errors when, in fact, the money math was incredible, and almost unbelievable to me. And that's when I realized: I hadn't just discovered new profit metrics – I've accidentally s…

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Redefining utility success w/ Australia's biggest power pros 43:58

2M ago43:58

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For decades, utility performance has been judged by how well companies met regulatory requirements—but is that enough for the energy transition ahead?In this episode of Power Perspectives, we look at what it means for a utility to evolve beyond compliance, as we’re joined by Guy Chalkley, CEO of Endeavour Energy in Australia, and Richard McIndoe, E…

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Piloting the Future: There’s no innovation without community buy-in, ft. BuildingLens & Prosper Portland 39:12

2M ago39:12

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Tackling energy’s biggest problems requires true innovators to start somewhere—small solutions turn into enormous ones, faster than you might think.This week on Piloting the Future, hosts Kim Getgen and Lee Krevat hear from David Burchfield, Cofounder of BuildingLens, and Katherine Juengel, Green Cities Industry Liaison at Prosper Portland, about t…

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Jason Sawle - Art, Afro-Futurism and Nat Geo's MapMaker 32:29

2M ago32:29

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Let us know what you thought of this episode. In this conversation, Jason Sowell discusses the importance of GIS in education, sharing his journey and experiences in promoting GIS for young learners. He emphasizes the need for accessibility and understanding in teaching GIS, the challenges faced in schools, and the potential of GIS to empower stude…

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Episode #463 The Secret Skeletons In Every Creative Real Estate Deal! 1:17:13

2M ago1:17:13

1:17:13

Taking the skeleton out of the closet and creative real estate deals, and learning how to dance with it. For years, I've watched investors celebrate their "successful" creative deals on social media, at meetups, and in coaching groups. Smiling faces. Victory lapse. Success stories. But in this episode, we are going to share what they are not tellin…

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Is AMI worth the hype? 53:59

2M ago53:59

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U.S. utilities have invested tens of billions of dollars in Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) over the last two decades. As those first-generation deployments approach end-of-life, utilities are facing difficult questions: Did AMI deliver on its promises? Was the investment justified? And what comes next?To get to the bottom of that and look a…

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Utilities have a data problem. Is GIS the solution? 40:57

2M ago40:57

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What do two GIS experts say when you ask them about the importance of data management for utilities? “You can’t manage what you can’t see.”“If the data is wrong, bad things happen.”“Without data, you have no control.” This week on The GISt, we’re diving deep into GIS as a tool to address latency, remove siloes, and help utilities do less on-prem…so…

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A geopolitical wildcard: How the global gas market impacts utilities 38:09

2M ago38:09

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The U.S. just became the world’s largest exporter of LNG—but is that a blessing or a burden? In this global-scale episode of *Power Perspectives*, we step away from local grid topics to dive into the international dynamics shaping the global energy markets. To do so, we are joined by Anne-Sophie Corbeau of Columbia University’s Center on Global Ene…

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Episode #462 New Observation And Career Real Estate For Gargantuan Deals! 1:15:11

2M ago1:15:11

1:15:11

A new shocking study reveals the biggest contradiction nearly taught by today's popular "experts" that is holding you back! After conducting a detailed case study with hundreds of rookie creative real estate entrepreneurs, I've identified a critical psychological pattern, or roadblock, that separates the successful and unsuccessful with remarkable …

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Labdi - Afrofuturist Soundscapes, Mapping Music, Memory, and Movement 41:06

2M ago41:06

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Let us know what you thought of this episode. In this engaging conversation, Labdi, a talented musician and Orutu player, shares her journey in the music industry, discussing her new EP 'Parkwalk' and the cultural significance of her music. The discussion delves into the challenges of being a female musician in a traditionally male-dominated space,…

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Episode #461 Create A Real Estate Lawsuit Blockers! 1:14:49

2M ago1:14:49

1:14:49

Getting sued! Isn't that what so many worry about in a big transaction like Real Estate? As a rookie, you may wonder if you put a deal together correctly, or even worse, did you cover your financial ass with the correct documents? After all, there is nothing more demoralizing than making a $20K on a deal, and a year later that $20K profit turns int…

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Why every utility will have a drone fleet sooner than you think 31:03

2M ago31:03

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What if your next utility crew didn’t drive, but flew? Autonomous drones are no longer experimental toys, they’re rapidly become indispensable tools for utilities facing today’s most pressing challenges: extreme weather, aging infrastructure, and reliability amid rising demand. In this episode of *Power Perspectives*, we explore how autonomous dron…

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The GISt: The real ROI of GIS for asset management 22:54

2M ago22:54

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“The value has been proven.”That’s what Ryan Ciesielski, Group Head of Geospatial at National Grid, told us about the return on investment for utilities deploying GIS tech in asset management. This week on The GISt, we explore: 1) GIS applications for regulation, documentation, and reporting 2) real world use cases of GIS for asset management 3) th…

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Listening to connect: how understanding beliefs can transform public health 42:35

2M ago42:35

42:35

In this episode of Public Health Disrupted, hosts Xand van Tulleken and Rochelle Burgess dive into how we form beliefs, and how they shape our understanding of critical public health issues. From vaccination hesitancy to climate change, the episode explores the psychological mechanisms that lead to entrenched views and the challenges of changing mi…

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Episode #460 Creative Real Estate’s Frankenstein! 1:20:10

2M ago1:20:10

1:20:10

Ever feel like you're playing Monopoly while everyone else somehow got the rulebook to an entirely different game? In this landmark episode, we will unveil what we are now calling: "The Frankenstein Method" of deal structuring. Let me be direct: If you're still using pre--2020 Deal structures, you're leaving enormous profits on the table if of cour…

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Duke Energy's nuclear renaissance 28:18

2M ago28:18

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With electricity demand in the U.S. surging—driven by data centers, electrification, manufacturing, and population growth—utilities are under pressure to deliver clean, reliable power at scale. In this episode of Power Perspectives, we explore how Duke Energy, which operates the largest regulated nuclear fleet in the nation, is answering that call.…

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Piloting the Future: If you’re not innovating, you’re dying, ft. Portland General Electric 51:05

3M ago51:05

51:05

The leaders at Portland General Electric knew they had a choice: Embrace innovative ideas…or get left behind.They chose the former—and now, PGE is charting a new path for scaled utilities to embrace technology, welcome innovation, and ask hard questions to ensure their customers get energy that’s reliable, efficient, and clean, day in and day out.T…

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