Episodes
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Sean Gorman & Marc Prioleau: zephr.xyz
In this episode, Sean Gorman and Marc Prioleau discuss the innovative work at Zephr on improving GPS accuracy, building open-source spatial data models, and the future of location technology. They explore how these advancements can transform navigation, mapping, and autonomous systems. Show notes...
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Ed/Steven: Geomob London/Berlin summary
Ed and Steven discuss recent Geomob events in London and Berlin. Steven then shares his recent adventures in geoparsing. Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter. This episode of the Geomob podcast is sponsored by…
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Akash Wadhwani: The Data Drop
In this episode of the Geomob podcast, Akash Wadhwani, a data visualization specialist, shares his innovative projects transforming London's maps into interactive art and storytelling tools. Discover how he combines AI, traditional mapping, and storytelling to create immersive experiences and...
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Andrew Nisbet: gpxz.io
Andrew Nisbet shares insights into the world of geospatial elevation data, its applications, data sources, licensing, and the journey of building gpxz.io, a global elevation API.
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Ian Muehlenhaus: A Disputation on Mapping with AI
In this episode, Ian Muehlenhaus revisits the concept of disputation to explore the impact of AI on cartography, mapmaking, and the future of geographic visualization. Steven and Ian discuss the history of disputations, the evolution of mapmaking, and the ethical considerations of AI-generated...
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Ed/Steven: Summer is over
Ed and Steven discuss Geomob swag, the upcoming London event, the return of the Mappery map, Steven’s appearance on Hacker News, possibilities for the OpenCage team event, and much more. Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our…
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Ed/Alastair: Event sponsorship is hard
Alastair Graham and Ed Freyfogle sit down to discuss the challenge of securing sponsorship for geospatial and open-source events. Sponsors help keep ticket prices affordable, but organizers often rely on the same companies repeatedly and need to offer clearer, more distinctive benefits. They...
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Geospatial origins: Prof. Mike Batty - city modelling and spatial analysis
Today Jeremy speaks with Professor Mike Batty about his extensive journey through the evolution of geospatial science, city modeling, and the impact of digital transformation on planning. Discover insights from his early career in urban design to his leadership in geospatial research and…
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Aires Loutsaris & Tom Armitage: Reading Maps
Steven hosts Tom Armitage and Aires Loutsaris to discuss Reading Maps, a fascinating project that visualizes journeys and places from books and movies on real maps. They explore the inspiration, technical background, and potential applications of this innovative visualization tool. Show notes on...
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Dennis Luxen: OSRM
Dennis Luxen joins the show to discuss the history, technical and community-driven development of OSRM (Open Source Routing Machine), an open-source routing engine based on OpenStreetMap. We chat about the state of OSM-based routing generally and OSRM specifically. Dennis, who will be speaking...
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Geospatial origins: Peter Batty, the evolution of geospatial technology
Jeremy hosts Peter Batty to explore the transformative journey of geospatial systems from the 1980s desktop GIS, through the rise of open source and cloud-based mapping, to the cutting-edge applications of AI in geospatial analysis. Discover how industry pioneers navigated technological shifts,...
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Timbo Drayson: OkHi
Timbo Drayson, CEO of OkHi, discusses innovative solutions to address the lack of formal physical addresses in Africa and emerging markets. He explains how their technology maps people, not places, to improve access to services, reduce fraud, and enable financial inclusion. Show notes on the…
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Ed/Steven: Berlin summary, summer chat
Ed and Steven give us a summer update and discuss the recent Geomob Berlin and their recent projects. Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
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Lukas Martinelli: Reprompt
Ed sits down with Lukas Martinelli, founder and CEO of Reprompt and former Mapbox engineer, to discuss the future of geospatial data and AI. Lukas shares his journey from building large scale mapping technology to launching Reprompt, a company rethinking how points of interest (POI) data is...
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Geospatial origins: Prof. David Martin, the development of modern digital census geography in the UK
Jeremy Morley interviews Professor David Martin about how the UK census evolved from paper maps and manually drawn boundaries to a fully digital, GIS-based system. Martin describes his role in developing Output Areas, the small statistical geographies introduced for the 2001 Census that became…
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Aba Osunsade: Geovation
Aba Osunsade, Ecosystem Lead at Geovation, discusses how Geovation helps startups and innovators unlock the value of location data through accelerator programs, community events, and expert support. She highlights the free Ecosystem Explorer membership, which provides access to Geovation’s London...
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Daveron Smith: Beaver Consideration Assessment Toolkit
In this Geomob podcast episode, Daveron Smith from Natural England discusses the importance of beavers as “ecosystem engineers” that create wetlands, reduce flood risk, improve water quality, boost biodiversity, and increase resilience to climate change. He also introduces the Beaver…
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Ed and Bernie: Geomob Fredericton summary
In this episode, Ed talks with Bernie Conners about the inaugural Geomob Fredericton. They explore Bernie’s journey into the geospatial community, recap the talks from the event, and discuss the challenges and rewards of organizing a first-time Geomob. Interested in hosting a Geomob in your city?...
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Ed/Steven: Geomob London and Dublin summary
Ed and Steven discuss the recent Geomob London and the first-ever Geomob Dublin, as well as the upcoming Geomob Berlin on 18 June 2026 and an OpenCage blog post about geosearch improvements. Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our...
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Ken Field and Ian Muehlenhaus: A Map a Day with AI
This podcast discusses how AI is rapidly transforming cartography. Cartographers Ken Field and Ian Muehlenhaus describe their “Map-a-Day with AI” project, where they use AI tools to create maps quickly and explore AI’s strengths and limitations. They argue that AI is automating much of the...
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Elena Field: British Antarctic Survey
Denise is joined by Elena Field to discuss her journey from geology to leading geospatial efforts at the British Antarctic Survey. Discover her work in Antarctica, the role of geospatial data in polar research, and her volunteer efforts with MapAction in humanitarian crises.
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Tom Foxley: Modelling Bat Distributions
In this episode, ecologist Tom Foxley explores how innovative spatial modeling techniques are transforming bat conservation in the UK. Using GPS and acoustic data, researchers can better understand bat movement patterns, identify critical habitats, and support more effective conservation...
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Christian Rouffaert: Teragence
Christian Rouffaert, CEO of Teragence, discusses innovative geospatial solutions for mapping invisible mobile network coverage, indoor signal analysis, and expanding into the US market. Learn how data-driven insights and user-friendly visualization are transforming telecom and geospatial...
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Ed/Steven: Geomob Cologne and Berlin Summary
Join Ed and Steven as they discuss recent geospatial events in Cologne and Berlin, exploring topics like geocoding, routing engines, and community building in the geospatial sector. Discover insights into organizing successful meetups, challenges of venue sourcing, and upcoming events in the geo...
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Annie Reardon-Smith : GEO Business London, June 3-4, 2026
Annie Reardon-Smith, the event manager for GEO Business, shares insights about the upcoming UK’s largest geospatial event in London on June 3-4. Discover the event's highlights, target audience, new features, and how to maximize your experience. Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can…
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Ed Parsons & Rollo Home: GeoFutures - British Cartographic Society Event
This episode explores the future of geo and cartography, featuring insights from experts Ed Parsons and Rollo Home. Topics include the impact of technology on maps, the role of cartographers, and the challenges of maintaining visual truth in a digital age. Show notes on the Geomob website, where...
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Benjamin Trigona-Harany: Mapping Ottoman Transportation Networks
Explore the fascinating project of reconstructing Ottoman Empire travel routes using historical maps, geospatial technology, and historical research. Discover how Benjamin Trigona-Harany, winner of the best speaker prize at the February 2026 Geomob Berlin, combined old Ottoman maps, modern…
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Prof. David Unwin: Geospatial Origins: Geography Quantitative and GIS
Professor David Unwin reflects on how GIS grew from niche quantitative geography into a major field thanks to advances in computing, data, and education in the 1980s–90s. He highlights his own accidental career path, early teaching innovations, and the rise of online learning. He ends by...
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Ben Abelshausen: Geomob Belgium and the Bike Data Project
Ed speaks with Ben Abelshausen about the progress of Geomob Belgium and the Bike Data Project. They discuss the challenges and successes of organizing events in Belgium, the importance of collecting cycling data to empower cyclists, and the need for better data privacy measures. Ben shares…
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Jeremy/Steven: Geospatial Origins (1)
Discover the fascinating journey of the geospatial industry over the past 25 years through an insightful conversation between Jeremy Morley and Stephen Feldman. They explore technological shifts, industry challenges, community building, and the impact of open source and AI on geospatial data.…
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Keiko Nomura: viewtif, A Tool for Visualizing Geospatial Data"
In this episode of the Geomob podcast, Alastair speaks with Keiko Nomura, a research scientist at NASA Ames Research Center, about her software tool, viewtif. The conversation explores Keiko's background in remote sensing, the motivation behind creating the software, its functionalities, and the...
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Ed/Steven: Geomob Berlin summary, vibe coding and more
Ed and Steven discuss vibe coding, building custom tools with AI, WordPress site management, recent OpenCage updates, and highlights from the Feb 25th Geomob Berlin including innovative projects and historical mapping. Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob...
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Rhiannon Price and Bill Greer: The Common Space Initiative
This episode features Rhiannon Price and Bill Greer discussing the innovative Common Space initiative, aimed at democratizing access to high-resolution satellite imagery. They explore the challenges of data access, licensing, and governance in geospatial technology, and how their project seeks to...
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Dennis Bauszus: UK bidding for FOSS4G27
This week, Steven and Dennis Bauszus, principal software engineer at Geolytix, discuss the UK’s bid to host FOSS4G 2027 in Bristol and the significant work required to deliver the global open geospatial conference. With their letter of intent submitted and a full proposal due in March, the team...
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Jeremy Morley: Introducing Geospatial origins
Ed welcomes Jeremy Morley as the new co-host of the Geomob podcast. They discuss Jeremy's extensive background in geospatial sciences, including his academic journey and experiences in remote sensing and Earth observation. The conversation explores the evolution of geospatial technology, the…
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Katy Whitaker: Historic England Aerial Mapper
In this episode of the GeoMob podcast, Dr. Katy Whitaker discusses the role of aerial imagery in archaeology, and in particular the work of Historic England. With over six million aerial photographs in their archive, Historic England utilizes aerial surveys to map archaeological features across…
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Ed and Steven: A strong start to 2026
Ed and Steven discuss the recent Geomob London event, highlighting its success and the packed attendance. They delve into the various talks presented, focusing on themes such as the challenges and innovations in the geospatial industry, the importance of leadership skills, and the need for new...
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Anton Wenemoser shares the journey of CoMaps
Ed interviews Anton Wenemoser about CoMaps, an open-source mapping application. Anton shares the journey of CoMaps, its split from Organic Maps, and its focus on user-friendly, offline mapping using OpenStreetMap data. They discuss the challenges and goals of CoMaps, including its…
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Sheikh Fakhar Khalid: Sensat and AI
In this episode, Khalid, the Chief Scientist at Sensat, discusses the evolution of the company from a data-collection organisation to a software company focused on creating visual digital twins for the infrastructure industry. He explains the concept of digital twins, the role of Sensat Labs in...
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Ed/Steven: Geo Vibecoding
Ed and Steven discuss the intersection of AI and mapping, exploring how AI tools can assist in creating various types of maps, including political atlases and maps of social issues like inequality and gun crime. They reflect on the challenges and successes of using AI for coding and data...
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Bojan Šavrič: Equal Earth Projection
Steven interviews Bojan Šavrič, a senior software development engineer at Esri, who specializes in map projections. They discuss the complexities of map projections, the importance of selecting the right one based on the map's purpose, and delve into the Equal Earth projection, which aims to...
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Geomob Berlin and Barcelona summary
In the final episode of the Geomob podcast for 2025, hosts Ed and Steven reflect on the past year, discuss the evolving role of AI in geocoding and data maintenance, and recap recent Geomob events in Berlin and Barcelona. They explore innovations in cycling infrastructure, the importance of…
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Holiday Special
Merry Christmas! In this festive Geomob podcast, the co-hosts reflect on the past year, celebrating achievements within the geospatial community, discussing highlights from various events, and sharing personal triumphs. They also explore gift ideas for geo enthusiasts and set goals for the…
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Richard Flemmings: AGI Foresight Report UK
New Geomob host Denise discusses the recently released AGI Foresight Report with Richard Flemmings, CEO of Map Impact. They explore the significance of the report, its findings, and the reflections from the AGI conference. Key themes include the evolution of geospatial technology, the importance…
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FOSS4GUK
The conversation provides a detailed review of the FOSS4G:UK 2025 conference, highlighting its significance as a return to in-person events after a long hiatus. Alastair discusses the organisation, positive feedback, and the engaging talks and workshops that took place. He emphasises the…
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Dirk Voets: GeomobNL
Our guest is Dirk Voets, organizer of Geomob Netherlands, which started in 2024. Dirk looks back on the progress since then. We discuss the Dutch geospatial scene generally, and look forward to the upcoming January event (rescheduled from December). The conversation explores the importance of...
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Freddie Hunter: Trees Outside Woodland (TOW)
In this episode of the Geomob podcast, Alastair speaks with Freddie Hunter from Forest Research about the innovative mapping of Trees Outside Woodlands across England. They discuss the importance of this data set for ecological monitoring, the methodologies used for data processing, and the…
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Felix Palmer: A5 Grid System
Ed's guest is Felix Palmer, introducing the A5 discrete global grid system. The conversation explores the intriguing concept of tiling pentagons, revealing that while it may seem impossible, it can be achieved by altering the angles of the vertices. The discussion also delves into the…
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Darren Tansley: The Lost Ponds
Alastair hosts this special, listener-suggested episode by introducing the topic of lost ponds: how to find them and why they matter. Darren Tansley of the Essex Wildlife Trust then joins Alastair to discuss the project to map and restore these lost ponds across the UK. They cover the surprising...
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Ed/Steven: London summary/Berlin preview
Ed and Steven recap the recent GeomobLON event, discussing the turnout, speaker highlights, and the overall atmosphere. They reflect on the challenges of organizing free events, the importance of geospatial data in policy-making, and the diverse range of topics covered by speakers. The…
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