204. Plucked From the Map

This week, Jamal & Chris dig into how Wayspots actually get removed from the map — what qualifies for removal, what doesn’t, and why “technically ineligible” often isn’t enough. They break down Niantic’s removal criteria, share real-world examples, and offer practical tips to help your removal reports get approved. Before that, they cover the latest Wayfarer news, including GO Fest 2025 in Chicago, upcoming citywide gameplay, and two community forum threads highlighting approved Wayspots from around the world and across the U.S. The episode also features the return of Tales from Canada, plus Wayspot of the Week, Coal of the Week, and advice on when it’s better to move or edit a Wayspot instead of removing and renominating it. Here’s What We’re Talking About: What can and can’t be removed from the map K–12 schools, private property, unsafe locations, and emergency access Fake, removed, or fundamentally changed points of interest Businesses that have changed their primary function Evidence-based tips for successful removal reports When to move/edit vs remove and resubmit Stick around for: ✅ Spatial / Scopely News ✅ Tales From Canada ✅ Wayspots / Coal of the Week ✅ Dad Jokes (of course!) Show Credits Hosts: Jamal Harvey & Chris Bell Writer: Jamal Harvey Producer: Jamal Harvey Executive Producer: Kate Konz Show Historian: Matty G Recorded: December 11, 2025 Published: December 14, 2025 Season 4, Episode 49 Contact Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠  Voicemail / SMS: 704-426-3710  Support the Show  Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/PokemonProfessor⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠wayspotters.com⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow! Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@wayspotterspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@wayspotters⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@imakewayspots⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@WayspottersPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠twitch.tv/pokemonprofessornetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠ Community & Friends Wayfarer Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠discord.gg/niawayfarer⁠⁠⁠⁠ German Wayfarer Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠discord.gg/ThTZCZH5⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/2241761169257836⁠⁠⁠⁠ Solstice: 🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify Episode⁠⁠⁠⁠ • 📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Unsplash⁠⁠⁠⁠ Agent X on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@agentx_wayfinder⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chris Bell’s Articles: ⁠⁠⁠⁠pokemongohub.net/post/author/glawhantojar⁠⁠⁠⁠ Niantic Wayfarer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@NianticWayfarer⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music CreditsIntro: “Game Over” – Danijel ZamboBreak: Heavy Trap Drum Loops – LoopmastersOutro: “Itty Bitty 8 Bit” – Kevin MacLeodAdditional: Spanish Hard Trap – Steve Oxen Vocal Recordings © Pokémon Professor Network 2025 Pokémon and all respective names © Nintendo 1996–2025. Pokémon GO © Niantic, Inc. Wayspotters & Pokémon Professor Network are not affiliated with Niantic, The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, or Nintendo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices