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Puzzle Talk - User Supplied Puzzles

We’re diving into user-supplied geocaching puzzles: the clever, quirky, devious, delightful creations sent in by the geocaching community. From “I solved it in five minutes” confidence traps to puzzles that make you question every life choice since breakfast, this episode celebrates the creativity of puzzle cache owners and the brave solvers who try to crack their codes.
We’ll look at what makes a user-submitted puzzle memorable, how different puzzle styles challenge different types of thinkers, and why community-created puzzles often bring some of the best surprises to geocaching.
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Geocache Talk - The 2026 EarthCache Purge with ALL THINGS EARTHCACHE

EarthCaches have always been more than just another icon on the map. They take us to cliffs, caves, shorelines, road cuts, fossils, faults, and formations, places where geocaching becomes a hands-on lesson in how the Earth works.
But in 2026, the geocaching community is watching a new wave of EarthCache archivals, updates, and tough conversations unfold.
What’s being called the “EarthCache purge” has many cachers asking the same questions: Why are these caches disappearing? What makes an EarthCache worth saving? And what can cache owners do before it is too late?
This week on Geocache Talk, we’re joined by All Things EarthCache to dig into what’s happening, what it means for the future of EarthCaching, and how geocachers can help preserve high-quality educational experiences in the game.
 
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Geocache Talk - Celebration of Geowoodstock

There were so many awesome and innovative things that happened at GeoWoodstock XXII in Hutchinson, Kansas. This year’s event was a one-of-a-kind weekend packed with adventure, discovery, community, and plenty of unforgettable geocaching moments. Tune in to the show to hear about all the exciting things that happened and to get a look ahead at next year’s GeoWoodstock.
Let’s celebrate GeoWoodstock and why we love this game.
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Gadget Talk - Jurassic Park Themed Gadget Cache

Hold onto your geocaching hats, because this episode of Gadget Talk is going prehistoric! We’re diving into the wild world of Jurassic Park themed gadget caches where dinosaurs, electronics, hidden compartments, puzzles, sounds, lights, and adventure all come together in one epic cache experience.
From motion sensors and roaring sound effects to DNA-style puzzles, “electric fence” challenges, hidden amber clues, and cache containers that feel like they belong behind a giant jungle gate, we’ll explore how gadget cache builders can bring dinosaur-sized creativity to the trail.
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Geocache Talk - Would You Rather?

What happens when a simple game of “Would You Rather?” turns into a full-blown test of nerves, geocaching wisdom, and questionable decision-making?
This week on Geocache Talk, Gary and John sit down for what they think will be a fun, lighthearted episode… until Jesse starts asking the questions. From tricky caching scenarios to uncomfortable choices that no geocacher should ever have to make, Jesse brings the heat with a lineup of “Would You Rather?” questions designed to make Gary and John squirm.
Expect laughs, debates, second-guessing, and maybe a little fear as the guys try to decide which option is worse.
Play along with us and let us know your answers in the comments: Would you rather… answer Jesse’s questions, or be the one who has to come up with them?
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Challenge Talk Podcast - Show 71.0 - CacheFest Pre-Event Challenge

We’re kicking off the 2026 CacheFest Pre-Event Challenge, and this year we’re bringing the adventure to everyone — whether you’re heading to CacheFest Savannah in person or playing along from home. In this episode of Challenge Talk, we’ll introduce a brand-new challenge format designed to match the theme, energy, and spirit of CacheFest Savannah. We’ll talk about how the challenge works, what makes this version different, and how geocachers can participate no matter where they are. This challenge is built for fun, strategy, and community — giving event attendees an extra layer of adventure while also making sure remote players can still be part of the excitement. Get ready to plan your approach, follow the theme, and join the 2026 CacheFest Pre-Event Challenge!
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Geocache Talk - The Geocaches That Changed Everything

Some geocaches are more than containers hidden in the woods. They shift the way we play, inspire new ideas, create lasting friendships, and sometimes even change the direction of the game itself.
In this episode of Geocache Talk, we’re exploring the geocaches that changed everything — the hides, legendary locations, creative breakthroughs, and unforgettable experiences that left a permanent mark on the way we play the game. From caches that introduced new ways of thinking to hides that became bucket-list destinations, we’ll talk about what makes a geocache truly influential.

Puzzle Talk - Texas Challenge Mega Puzzles

This week on Puzzle Talk, we’re heading deep into the world of the Texas Challenge Mega puzzles — where geocaching strategy, puzzle-solving creativity, and a little bit of “wait… what does that mean?” all collide.
Whether you solved them from your couch, cracked them with a team, stared at one clue for three days, or found yourself proudly saying, “I knew it was a cipher,” this episode digs into what makes Mega Event puzzle caches so memorable. We’ll explore the design, the difficulty, the teamwork, and the clever twists that turn a puzzle series into part of the event experience.
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Geocache Talk - Gary’s Big Adventure

In this episode of Geocache Talk, we'll hear about Gary’s BIG adventure as he explored one of the most cache-rich and scenic regions in the country. From towering evergreens and misty trails to iconic hides and road-trip surprises, this trip was about more than just adding smileys to the map. Gary achieved progress on his Jasmer grid, seeking out those older cache months that every dedicated geocacher dreams of filling in.
He’ll talk about trip planning, memorable finds, unexpected moments, and what makes the Pacific Northwest such a legendary destination for geocachers. There may be a few detours, a few laughs, and perhaps even a moment where Gary realizes the adventure was bigger than the destination all along.
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Geocache Talk - Multis are Horrible?

Multi-caches can be brilliant, frustrating, clever, confusing, unforgettable… and occasionally the reason you question every life choice that led you into geocaching.
In this episode of Geocache Talk, we take on one of the most debated cache types in the game: multi-caches. Why do some geocachers avoid them? What makes a multi feel like an adventure instead of a chore? And how can cache owners design better stages that keep finders engaged all the way to the final?
We’ll explore the good, the bad, and the “why am I standing here doing math in the rain?” side of multis, while digging into what makes a great multi-cache experience truly worth the extra effort.
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