Completing a field school is usually a requirement to get any job in CRM. The quality and cost of that field can vary dramatically depending on where you took it. What’s wrong with field schools these days? Do they teach you what you need to know to get a job in CRM? How can they do better? We talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly about field schools on today’s episode. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/286 Blogs and Resources: Bill White: Succinct Research Doug Rocks-MacQueen: Doug’s Archaeology Chris Webster: DIGTECH LLC ..read more

As we scrambled for a topic this week, we all realized that we were having issues with companies going out of business.  Whether buying screens, running radiocarbon samples, or upgrading computer programs, we found that some businesses that we used for years were closing.  What do you do after that happens?  The obvious answer is find a new supplier, but sometimes it’s not that easy… Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/284 Blogs and Resources: Bill White: Succinct Research Doug Rocks-MacQueen: Doug’s Archaeology Chri ..read more

According to an article Doug read about passion in regards to architecture, Doug asks Chris and Andrew some specific questions. They answer the questions without hearing the other’s answers and then the three of them discuss the results. Do you need passion to be an archaeologist? Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/283 Links We couldn’t link to the article. Blogs and Resources: Bill White: Succinct Research Doug Rocks-MacQueen: Doug’s Archaeology Chris Webster: DIGTECH LLC Andrew Kinkella Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube ..read more

Today we are interviewing Andrew’s former student Renee Collins on her history in archaeology and her past and present experiences in CRM.  Renee is currently a Project Archaeologist at Alpine Archaeological Consultants, concluding her academic journey in 2018 to transition into the private sector. With her humble beginnings at Moorpark College, she has now established herself as a professional archaeologist. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/282 Links Alpine Archaeology Blogs and Resources: Bill White: Succinct Research ..read more

Have you ever encountered hostile land owners, aggressive guard dogs or other dangerous circumstances in the field? This week the crew chats about their own dangerous field experiences, how to properly prepare for these circumstances and the best way to get out of a situation safely. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/281 Blogs and Resources: Bill White: Succinct Research Doug Rocks-MacQueen: Doug’s Archaeology Chris Webster: DIGTECH LLC Andrew Kinkella Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube) Blog: Kinkella Teaches Archaeology A ..read more

You got into this field to travel, right? Well instead of traveling to Iowa, no shade on Iowa, why not travel to Saudi Arabia? Or how about England? Who knows? There’s no reason why you can’t create the career of your dreams. We talk about some options to do just that on today’s episode. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/280 Blogs and Resources: Bill White: Succinct Research Doug Rocks-MacQueen: Doug’s Archaeology Chris Webster: DIGTECH LLC Andrew Kinkella Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube) Blog: Kinkella Teaches Archaeolog ..read more

It’s the Holiday episode! The crew talks about the best gifts to get your favorite archaeologist. They also talk about their favorite projects of 2023. What’s your favorite project? Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/279 Links REI Navigation Classes & Events Gnara GoFly Pants Snapfish Photo Book Suunto MC-2 Pro Compass Blogs and Resources: Bill White: Succinct Research Doug Rocks-MacQueen: Doug’s Archaeology Chris Webster: DIGTECH LLC Andrew Kinkella Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube)Blog: Kinkella Teaches Archaeology A ..read more

Before you finish reading this, click the link below and donate to Richie! If it’s way past the original date then donate to someone else. On this show we talk about keyboard warriors online, health insurance, and the supposed toxic culture in CRM. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/278 Links Richie’s GoFundMe Blogs and Resources: Bill White: Succinct Research Doug Rocks-MacQueen: Doug’s Archaeology Chris Webster: DIGTECH LLC Andrew Kinkella Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube) Blog: Kinkella Teaches Archaeology ArchPodNet A ..read more

What are your experiences with looting in CRM?  Here, the hosts discuss their experiences dealing with a looted site, and the public perception of what constitutes looting and what doesn’t. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/277 Blogs and Resources: Bill White: Succinct Research Doug Rocks-MacQueen: Doug’s Archaeology Chris Webster: DIGTECH LLC Andrew Kinkella Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube)Blog: Kinkella Teaches Archaeology ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com ..read more

About 14 years ago Chris was on a project where he had a disagreement with the crew chief on how to set up a 1x1 test unit. This has now led to a discussion about the many ways you can do the same thing right. We learn when we travel and work in other areas that there are a lot of different ways to do the same thing and they are all right. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/276 Links Dutch Archaeology Quality Standard - is the booklet. You can get the old booklet (PDF) in English here https://www.sikb.nl/over-sikb/about-sikb/kna-2 ..read more