The Geoholics Podcast

Well well well... this ought to spice things up today! ⚽

Who doesn't love a friendly wager?

Our friends at 12d Synergy have agreed to make the most of today's USA vs Australia match, and with the 12d Tech Forum coming up, what perfect timing to settle up on the results?

Here's the terms:
If Australia wins: The Geoholics record a 30-second video wearing Australian gear, attempting their best Aussie accents, and declaring:

“The Socceroos have officially taken control of the datum. Australia is the undisputed geospatial capital of the world, at least until the next match.”
And The Geoholics eat Vegemite toast live on the podcast.

If the USA wins: 12d Synergy records a 30-second video wearing USA gear, attempting their best American accent, and declaring:
“The United States has officially surveyed the Socceroos off the pitch. USA! USA! USA!”
They also send an Australian care package featuring Vegemite, Tim Tams, and something uniquely Australian for an on-air taste test.

A draw results in both organizations jointly making a $250-$500 donation to a surveying education, scholarship, or young-surveyor organization.

Let the friendly trash talk begin!

Looks like have officially entered mode! ⚽

Australia and our 12d Synergy with Joel Gregory and Mitch McPherson on one side.

USA with Kent Groh and Sean Fabor on the other.

may bring us together, but soccer will tear us apart for 90 minutes (plus extra time) this Friday.

What's your final score prediction??

***NEW EPISODE ALERT - TOM YESHURAN & CIV ROBOTICS***
On Episode 282 of The Geoholics, we sit down with Tom Yeshurun, CEO of Civ Robotics, to explore how automation is transforming construction layout—and what that evolution means for surveyors, contractors, field crews, and the future of the geospatial profession.

Tom shares the real-world frustrations that inspired Civ Robotics, the company’s bold pivot from drones to ground-based robots, and the challenges of earning trust in an industry where accuracy, accountability, and boots-on-the-ground experience still matter. We dig into the line between surveying and construction layout, the productivity and profitability unlocked by robotic point placement, and why automation should elevate field professionals rather than simply replace them.

We also look ahead to the fully connected jobsite—where robotics, machine control, digital twins, and human expertise converge—and discuss the skills today’s young surveyors and geomatics professionals will need to remain valuable in an increasingly automated world.

Precision gets you started. Automation makes you faster. Verification keeps you out of court.

Music by Led Zeppelin!


Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Ry6Qzoq1dcTHLYjQm0mCF

YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3T5aUas4eU

Huge thanks to everyone who listens, shares, comments, and keeps showing up for - because reviews like these are a reminder of why this show exists:
To start real conversations across , , , , , , and everything in between.

Bringing the industry together, highlight the people doing the work, and continuing to + every week is the goal.

Thank you to everyone who continues to listen, share, and support the show!

**NEW EPISODE ALERT - ITZIK MALKA & 4M ANALYTICS**
This week on The Geoholics, we’re going underground — literally — with Itzik Malka, CEO and Co-Founder of 4M Analytics, a company helping redefine how surveyors, engineers, designers, and contractors understand the hidden world beneath our feet.

If 4M is the “Google Maps of the underground,” then this conversation is all about why that matters. Kent, Peta, and the crew dig into how 4M is using AI, satellite imagery, utility records, and digital intelligence to turn scattered underground utility data into actionable insights before crews ever step foot on site. From avoiding those dreaded “oh sh*t” utility conflict moments to improving safety, reducing risk, saving money, and helping teams make smarter decisions earlier in the project lifecycle, this one hits right at the intersection of technology, field reality, and the future of infrastructure delivery.

Itzik brings a global perspective, a founder’s mindset, and a passion for solving one of the industry’s most expensive and dangerous problems: not knowing what’s underground until it’s too late. Born in Israel and now leading 4M as CEO and Co-Founder, Itzik also shares a little about life beyond the platform — soccer, music, family, and the entrepreneurial drive behind building something that could change how the entire industry plans, designs, and builds.

We also talk about how tools like 4M can work alongside traditional SUE, survey, CAD, GIS, drones, and scanning workflows — not as a replacement for boots on the ground, but as a way to elevate decision-making, reduce surprises, and help teams show up smarter.

Bottom line: The cheapest utility you’ll ever locate is the one you never hit. Dig smart, not sorry.

Music by Cooper Alan!

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3QYrmeMR2qO4KA7g2RAOfi

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

Hey, , you've probably noticed some great improvements to the program this year and today we are recognizing and officially welcoming Jennifer Triana to the team - the person who's played a major part in lifting the quality of our logistics and engagement!

Earlier this year, teamed up with Jennifer, who has done a phenomenal job managing relations, guest experiences and listener engagement.

Her attention to detail, solutions-oriented mindset, and professionalism make her the perfect person for this role.

And we are grateful to have her on board!

She is an outstanding member of the Topodot Solutions Team (who happen to be a valued FOTP, as well), so her organizational skills and industry-knowledge add to the value she brings to our team.

We're looking forward to continued growth and success with Jennifer on our team.

Let's welcome her in the comments below 👇

Today we are recognizing the 82nd Anniversary of D-Day.

Operations on that scale rely on planning, navigation, and accurate mapping, which is work most people never see, but history depends on.

We here at remember and honor those who landed in Normandy and those who never made it home.

Photo courtesy of The National WWII Museum.