Chicago Geocacher

By Scott & WaltHobbies

Chicago Geocacher episodes

March 06, 2013 76: Talking with n9tog
This week on the Chicago Geocacher Podcast: n9tog! That’s right… the originator of tog’s logs is in the house! Plus: Caches! Stories! Tangents! Emails! Contests! Onward to 100!
Podcast 76
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Scott’s Recent Caches
Geo Putt-Putt #3 by sgauss | GC3KDN8 | West Chicago, IL
Ask the Man Who Owns One by whateverky | GC39ZR8 | Hampshire, IL
PNC-1 by tnt63 | GC46YY8 | Deerfield, IL
Olde Brookline by 2n2GeoFam | GC2HPPG | Hampshire, IL
Walt’s Recent Caches
RT66:IL Gettin’ Cozy by searching_simpsons | GC1E4E7 | Springfield, IL
867-5309 / Jenny, Tommy Tutone – 8J:TT by WalkThisWayWalkThisWay | GC3EJNZ | St. Louis, MO
Illini Puzzle – 8) Bell Tower: Flags of Time by johnayuen | GC2ZD9Z | University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana, IL
Big One by coolandcocoa | GC2BVHT | Orland Park, IL
n9tog’s Recent Caches
Randall Road Re-Romp 35 by Mike*E | GC4222X | Elgin, IL
Trying to Recover by R.C.Tells | GC46EGT | Northbrook, IL
Mr. donut by petercacher307 | GC2ZD9Z | Evanston, IL
ARR——-O——->W HEAD-2 by 2n2GeoFam | GC3RTER | Hampshire, IL
My Mate by Twigwig | GC3CXMQ | Evanston, IL
TopperCaches
A TopperCache is a notable hide Scott and Walt have found in the past which, like a tog’s log, never goes out of style!
Scott: Dude! I can almost see your bike from up here! by EnPleinAire | GC2933Z | Elk Grove Village, IL
Walt: Neptune and the Fisherman by Genius Loci | GCGVTJ | Highland Park, IL
n9tog: Green doors & Spam by Stockguy | GC2CAPM | Chicago, IL
Caches of the Show
Scott: TEN 4 ONE? by 2n2GeoFam | GC41EP4 | Hampshire, IL
Walt: Apollo 16 by toppercat | GC465Z8 | Busse Woods, Elk Grove Village, IL
n9tog: THUSA hits 1000, thank you for visiting by astarandson | GC42YHN | Chicago, IL
Various Things Discussed
Geocaching causes bomb scare
As Bill Kurtis leaves CBS, he looks back on a 40-year partnership
Podcast Friday – The Chicago Geocacher Podcast <- Please leave comments, but be respectful.
tog’s logs – GC2GZY3 – The Gilland Potion
This Week’s Contest
This week listen for your chance to win a UV flashlight plus UV marker donated by GXProxy.com. And find out who won the super bright Torch flashlight donated by gxproxy.com!
Please check out the following friends of the show
Magellan
GXProxy.com
RealDealBrazil.com
2 hr 54 min
February 20, 2013 75: It’s a Long One!
This week on the Chicago Geocacher Podcast: Caches! Stories! Tangents! Emails! Contests! It’s the big 75th show!!
Podcast 75
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Scott’s Recent Caches
No Re-Train Today by cigarboysmokes | GC44FFX | Barrington, IL
Jster11’s Awesome Family Cache by jster11 | GC3QZTC | St. Charles, IL
The Sidewalk to Nowhere by TSAWSF | GC1RBQY | Elgin, IL
Deer Run by SpongeRob & Family | GCF369 | Elgin, IL
Walt’s Recent Caches
Bakers Bonus by Tzinny | GC3EWQJ | Baker’s Lake, Inverness, IL
Podcast #14: Walt Gets His CLPD Coin by KURJ Productions and CGP Fanclub (aka rikjaxon) | GC3APT4 | Palatine, IL
FC Series: I am Jack’s Complete Lack of Surprise by Elbus & Darth Leviosa | GC3MGKY | Baker’s Lake, Inverness, IL
Nightmare or Close Encounter… You be the Judge by BAT and Princess Margie | GC1FXKP | Baker’s Lake, Inverness, IL
The Larch by Macwin11se & Sunshnface | GC2EXPH | Deer Grove, Palatine, IL
Shapes by pcflet01 | GC3EFRX | University of Illinois @ Champaign-Urbana, IL
The Big U by Mao & Ceuthophilus | GC8C2A | University of Illinois @ Champaign-Urbana, IL
TopperCaches
A TopperCache is a notable hide Scott and Walt have found in the past which, like the University of Illinois, never goes out of style!
Scott: The Gem of Rogers Park by HelloNinja | GC13K9F | Chicago, IL
Walt: 10 Years! – Sweet Home Chicago by geckl69 | GC29KBX | Chicago, IL
Caches of the Show
Scott: GIRL SCOUT DEDICATION: 1912/2012 by 2n2GeoFam | GC31X8V | Elgin, IL
Walt: Ruby’s Outstanding Cache by geogil | GC143Y0 | Baker’s Lake, Inverness, IL
Various Things Discussed
Geocaching no longer a hidden secret
He’s hidden 1,213 adventures
FLC – Elk Grove: Take Me Out to the Deli on Facebook
This Week’s Contest
This week listen for your chance to win a super bright Torch flashlight donated by GXProxy.com find out who won the Geo-Pup trackable also donated by gxproxy.com!
Please check out the following friends of the show
Magellan
GXProxy.com
RealDealBrazil.com
2 hr 40 min
February 07, 2013 74: Occasional Reverb. No idea.
This week on the Chicago Geocacher Podcast: Caches! Bomb Scares! Reverb! LEO Encounters! Emails! Milestones! Contest!
Podcast 74
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Scott’s Recent Caches
Sky-Hi by CFIA | GC2Y6NC | Lombard, IL
Deicke Dells by tenof16 | GCGVF6 | Huntley, IL
Who shot J.R.? by n9tog | GC41YJR | Northbrook, IL
Solid Gold! Shannonigan finds 2000!! by ralphmjw | GC3QV5X | Villa Park, IL
Walt’s Recent Caches
Bugsy’s Brother Bubba by TomEagle55 | GC3HM7X | Busse Woods, Schaumburg, IL
Silly Questions We Ponder by BAT and Princess Margie | GC2RG4V | Busse Woods, Schaumburg, IL
Tim & Slim Go Geocaching #1 by Tim & Slim | GC36VK7 | Busse Woods, Schaumburg, IL
Stuff in the Waterway by EnPleinAire | GC2XWD5 | Busse Woods, Schaumburg, IL
TopperCaches
A TopperCache is a notable hide Scott and Walt have found in the past which, like the size of Scott’s car, never goes out of style!
Scott: Cache and Release – Master Angler by BAT | GC18WNA | Busse Woods
Walt: Animal House by tskyrocket | GCQAK4 | Paul Douglas Preserve, Hoffman Estates
Caches of the Show
Scott: Carcassonne #12 by AngelusCowl | GC3THJ5 | Saint Charles, IL
Walt: SB5K: Spice World [Final] by Spice Girls (AKA KodyDog00) | GC3776K | Busse Woods, Schaumburg, , IL
Various Things Discussed
Scott Tzinberg – Divorce Layer Chicago
Suspicious Package in Warren County
Suspicious object found on Glendale power pole determined to be safe
Freedom Lives by 3pear | GC341J6 | Busse Woods, Schaumburg, IL
This Week’s Contest
This week listen for your chance to win an Official Geo-pup! trackable donated by IrishCubsFan and find out who won the CITO trackable coin donated by IrishCubsFan!
Please check out the following friends of the show
Magellan
GXProxy.com
RealDealBrazil.com
2 hr 12 min
January 23, 2013 73: Brevity!
This week on the Chicago Geocacher Podcast: A short one! Very little news and a few emails! But we do have caches! And milestones and a new contest!
Podcast 73
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Scott’s Recent Caches
I’m a Doctor Jim, not a… by bwfc1 | GC43F72 | Buffalo Grove
Rock & Roll (Electric Guitar) by 4thegirlz | GC3BFDC | Addison
Hot Stuff by The Intoxicator | GC43HM8 | Roselle
Get-Smart #3 by tnt63 | GC448XP | Schaumburg
Walt’s Recent Caches
More Druids?! by WhoIsJenGalt | GC3XNNM | Naperville, IL
The Red Bison Tube by Francis Scott Hydeakey (aka Greenback) | GC3VYYF | Naperville, IL
Bring Your Ninja Monkey 3 by EnPleinAire | GC3BBGP | Busse Woods, Schaumburg, IL
We love you Denver, city by the bay (#12) by BigB92 and VanGel415 | GC3K5N6 | Palatine, IL
Tom Swift and his Automatic Substitute Boy Scout by Genius Loci | GC29MM2 | Highland Park, IL
In Vino Veritas by Uhny Uftz | GC3G1H0 | Busse Woods, Schaumburg, IL
SB5K: Spice Girls Micro [Scary in Skokie] by DinaWorks | GC377FY | Skokie, IL
TopperCaches
A TopperCache is a notable hide Scott and Walt have found in the past which, like the brevity of a short show, never goes out of style!
Scott: Scottberks’ 999th by eyeseeit | GC1VG34 | Buffalo Grove
Walt: Find This… by BAT & Princess Margie | GC1JGY8 | Busse Woods, Schaumburg, IL
Caches of the Show
Scott: Home is Where the Army Sends Us by NoodleBean | GC41K53 | Northbrook
Walt: ADTTMOT #11: Temporary Kings by Twigwig | GC448VF | Chicago Loop, IL
Various Things Discussed
Those wishing to donate to the help the victims and their families can donate to the West Webster Volunteer Firemen’s Association at this URL:
http://westwebsterfd.org/?page_id=1922
A fund has also been established for the surviving children of Mike Chiapperini at this URL:
http://www.esl.org/whatsnew/chiapperini_account_1212.html
This Week’s Contest
This week listen for your chance to win a CITO trackable coin donated by IrishCubsFan and find out who won the toppercat brand paracord bracelet donated by toppercat!
Please check out the following friends of the show
Magellan
GXProxy.com
RealDealBrazil.com
1 hr 46 min
January 09, 2013 72: Happy New Year!
This week on the Chicago Geocacher Podcast: It’s the New Year! We’re back! It’s time to recap our caches from our time off, read some news and milestones, fire up a new contest and get back into the swing of things!
Podcast 72
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Scott’s Recent Caches
Take Some Reps! – Redux by djwhouse | GC420RB | Lake Zurich
“They are watching you” by Dutchlandian | GC2R3RN | South Elgin
Carcassonne #2: King & Scout by AngelusCowl | GC3NTTJ | St. Charles
Connor’s Vegas cache by jster11 | GC3Q4NQ | St. Charles
Walt’s Recent Caches
STiLL Series by n9tog & Tzinnyr | GC38Y9T | Deerfield, IL
Randall Romps Series by Mike*E | GC3YBDA | Algonquin, IL
Too Many Arrows by RollingSeeker | GC43GKV | Rolling Meadows, IL
Behm3K: A Devilish (and Belated) Tribute! by DinaWorks | GC3GBNN | Busse Woods, Elk Grove Village, IL
Horcrux: Nagini by Darth Leviosa | GC43AKW | Buffalo Grove, IL
It’s CLEAR there’s a log in there! by CLSS AKA Crystal Lake Secret Service | GC3VP43 | Wheeling, IL
Dam that is a nice Kettle by keeganc | GC30WQ6 | Wheeling, IL
TopperCaches
A TopperCache is a notable hide Scott and Walt have found in the past which, like the annual Jewocaching day, never goes out of style!
Scott: Circle ‘Round by BehmSquad | GC1G54E | Palatine
Walt: Subterranean Panoramic by GalenaFour | GC1A7MD | Galena, IL
Caches of the Show
Scott: Doughball’s Komplete 1000th by dmnelson23 & jdawg97 | GC1GY4Q | Minooka
Walt: Eternal Flame Falls Earthcache by Szuchie and Mr. Yuck | GC10VMY | Shale Creek Preserve, Orchard Park, New York
Various Things Discussed
Geocaching cop uses hobby to rescue hiker
Man rescued after fall into Weweantic River while geocaching
Perthshire is geocaching capital
Bad Ronald

Outrage
This Week’s Contest
This week listen for your chance to win a toppercat brand paracord bracelet donated by toppercat!

Please check out the following friends of the show
Magellan
GXProxy.com
RealDealBrazil.com
2 hr 24 min
December 25, 2012 71.5 A Christmas Tangent
This week on the Chicago Geocacher Podcast: It’s a Christmas miracle! A Christmas Tangent episode. Since Scott & Walt are taking their much needed holiday break from podcasting, enjoy this tangent episode to keep the “podcast jonesing” buggers at bay. It’s just Walt & Scott speaking completely off the cuff about whatever is on their minds. If you like that kind of stuff, you may like this one. If you don’t, then you definitely won’t!
Podcast 71.5
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1 hr 22 min
December 12, 2012 71: The Big Holiday Show! Thanks, Magellan!
This week on the Chicago Geocacher Podcast: It’s the big holiday show and do we mean BIG!! This is the one where we give away the Magellan eXplorist GC to a lucky contest entrant after reading all the wonderful compliments! We also cover our latest caches, read emails and milestones. Another episode not to be missed!
Podcast 71
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Scott’s Recent Caches
A Wireless device needs… by dcachfinder | GC3Q9GC | Arlington Heights
Crafty Cache by Joyful Cousins | GC3J3QZ | Elgin
Siskel & Ebert by Tzinny | GC3JEVP | Skokie
Randall Road Re-Romp 1 by Mike*E | GC41WG1 | Elgin
Walt’s Recent Caches
Juglans Nigra by toppercat | GC2G2ZY | Mt. Prospect, IL
Does This Bus Go To Da Loop? by toppercat | GC2JK0E | Mt. Prospect, IL
BP Treasure by case26 | GC3JY63 | Mt. Prospect, IL
TopperCaches
A TopperCache is a notable hide Scott and Walt have found in the past which, like the generosity of Magellan, never goes out of style!
Scott: Lustron Homes by PITD | GC1JKJT | Lincolnshire
Walt: ShazamMan and ScottBerks FTF an Unpublished Cache by Enpleinaire | GC29785 | Busse Woods, Elk Grove Village, IL
Caches of the Show
Scott: Hanukkah Harry by Elbus | GC42F95 | Palatine
Walt: Illini Puzzle – 7) Ebertcache by johnnayuen | GC2YV2X | University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL
This Week’s Contest
This week we give away the Magellan eXplorist GC (courtesy of Magellan)!

Please check out the following friends of the show
Magellan
GXProxy.com
RealDealBrazil.com
2 hr 44 min
November 28, 2012 70: A Really BIG Contest!
This week on the Chicago Geocacher Podcast: The BIG holiday contest is here! We also cover our latest caches, read emails and milestones and reveal this week’s contest winner. An episode not to be missed!
Podcast 70
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Scott’s Recent Caches
Spare Time rbc123 | GC2M1XH | Wood Dale
11.11.11 – What do you put on your p.i.t.a? rbc123 | GC379XW | Wood Dale
PR – Grove Center Cache TomEagle55 | GC3VPZK | Elk Grove Village
and That’s That – redux-ded cachyew | GC41JWX | Deer Park
Walt’s Recent Caches
Krannert by pcflet01 | GC2WJAB | University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL
~ Eye C Sushi ~ by stillus03 | GC23X2Q | Champaign, IL
No Parking Here 3…How’d Ya Get Here by Team STUJAC adopted by RheS | GCH4DM | Northbrook, IL
Arbol de Guano Norte by Team HONU | GCHHV7 | Buckley, IL
TopperCaches
A TopperCache is a notable hide Scott and Walt have found in the past which, like the 12 days of Christmas, never goes out of style!
Scott: Teenage Mutant Ninja Beavers! eyeseeit | GCV5HC | Vernon Hills
Walt: ”Screw You Guys…” by Chairman MUHC | GC1XJ1A | Rolling Meadows, IL
Caches of the Show
Scott: Geocacher Bait search4menow | GC3JC6H | Wadsworth
Walt: Inoka Grove by Nightcrawler2 | GC2ZM35 | University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL
Various Things Discussed
300 geocaching spots placed along Latvian border
Freeway Sign is Geocaching Clue
It’s Not About The Numbers — Giveaway: First To Find (A Prize)
This Week’s Contest
Listen to the show!
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RealDealBrazil.com
2 hr 14 min
November 14, 2012 69: I mean seriously… do we even need an episode title?
This week on the Chicago Geocacher Podcast: There’s a Canadian caching story. We cover rest area urinals. We tease an upcoming contest (it’s big)! We cover our latest caches, read emails and milestones and reveal this week’s contest winner, and there’s a new contest!
Podcast 69
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Scott’s Recent Caches
PR: 6/8 by DaFia TreTy | GC3V1AW | Schaumburg
PCBT #4: Kinda Obvious by BAT | GC1AEY3 | Streamwood
Chicago River Murder by n8r2000 | GC1YAH7 | Chicago
Crossing the Creek by RollingSeeker | GC3XARQ | Rolling Meadows
Walt’s Recent Caches
I-57 South Monee TB Hotel by OBCJY | GC1DZNZ | Monee, IL
Frogzilla by CrystLkSecretService | GC3NHNV | Glenview, IL
“Times Two” by Savagebeast1284 | GC34MM3 | Schaumburg, IL
Where’s The Road? by TheStickieMan | GC3M5HQ | Loda, IL
TopperCaches
A TopperCache is a notable hide Scott and Walt have found in the past which, like the mysteries of amore, never goes out of style!
Scott: Aux Plaines Crossing – 1 by ssphoto | GCXE71 | Gurnee
Walt: Love Thirty by rikjaxon | GC1RMAT | Northbrook, IL
Caches of the Show
Scott: Another Kind of Birdie! (Chirp) by Kodydog00 | GC3V5A8 | Rolling Meadows
Walt: Prairie Research Institute / ISGS Cache by isgs_curt | GC32JD4 | University of Illinois, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL
Various Things Discussed
HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT
Around Toronto” – Illusion Downtown by Highflyer55 | GC2MD6Q | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Geocaching game prompts bomb scare
Pee-On Customizable Urinal Screen Kit
This Week’s Contest
Hey, everybody! Listen to this week’s show, answer the contest question correctly, and you just might win this beautiful Ground Zero Search/Trail Light for Nightcachers donated by the fine folks at GXProxy.com!
Please check out the following friends of the show
GXProxy.com
RealDealBrazil.com
2 hr 40 min
October 31, 2012 68: Spending Halloween with RikJaxon!
This week on the Chicago Geocacher Podcast: Scott talks about his talk with a cacher who archived over 700 hides, there’s a bomb scare, and Indiana goes on the DNR list! We read emails and milestones and a new contest. Plus we talk to the legendary RikJaxon!
Podcast 68
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Scott’s Recent Caches
A Dicey Situation Toppercat | GC3WFK8 | Elk Grove
PR : Ziggy Vs. EnPleinAire BDKnel | GC3VRXN | Elk Grove
Going Postal (TB depot) FH & MC | GC2RXNZ | Stevensville, MI
From Daddy’s Little Girl AKiteFlier | GC3FMEZ | Libertyville
Walt’s Recent Caches
A Real No-Brainer: Redux by Geofogies | GC396Z5 | Northbrook, IL
A Pi Day Tribute by DinaWorks | GC3EJ61 | Glenview, IL
Look Mom! No Hands! by TeamSeekAndWeShallFind | GC2V6NP | Busse Woods, Elk Grove Village, IL
This old stump by Dutchlandian | GC2VWTH | Northbrook, IL
TopperCaches
A TopperCache is a notable hide Scott and Walt have found in the past which, like the vocal stylings of Rick Springfield, never goes out of style!
Scott: Jar-Jar #11 Carry Extra Batteries eyeseeit | GC1D7JX | Buffalo Grove
Walt: 80’s Movie Cache #2 – The Breakfast Club by scottberks | GC1FHQP | Des Plaines, IL
Caches of the Show
Scott: Spaceballs:The Geocache Karhu Kasha | GC3NGPW | Stevensville, MI
Walt: Walt Grogan Hits 3000! by scottberks | GC3Z5ME | Palatine, IL
Various Things Discussed
Outdoor treasure hunt leads to bomb squad in Boynton Beach
DNR cracking down on unlicensed geocaching
Geocaching: Bangalore goes treasure hunting
This Week’s Contest
Hey, everybody! Listen to this week’s show, answer the contest question correctly, and you just might win this beautiful TrekTag donated by the fine folks at GXProxy.com!
Please check out the following friends of the show
GXProxy.com
RealDealBrazil.com
2 hr 34 min

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