The CRM Archaeology Podcast

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What's The CRM Archaeology Podcast about?

This show dives into topics related to CRM Archaeology and is hosted by longtime professionals in the field.

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The CRM Archaeology Podcast episodes:

04.17.2024
What's Wrong with Field Schools? - Ep 286
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...
04.03.2024
Pain Meds/Drugs in the Field - Ep 285
We love getting show suggestions and questions from fans. We had one asking about drugs and pain meds being used in the field to manage fatique and pain. What do you do if you see it happening? How do you...
03.06.2024
Suppliers Going Out Of Business: What Now? - Ep 284
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...
02.21.2024
Does archaeology have a passion problem? - Ep 283
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...
02.07.2024
Interview with Renee Collins - Ep 282
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...
01.24.2024
Preparing for and Reacting to Dangerous Field Circumstances - Ep 281
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...
01.10.2024
Becoming a World Archaeologist in 2024 - Ep 280
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...
12.13.2023
Our Favorite Projects of 2023 - Ep 279
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...
11.29.2023
Dealing with toxic culture in the CRM industry - Ep 278
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...
11.15.2023
Dealing with looting in CRM - Ep 277
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: ...
11.02.2023
You don't need a 1x1. He's a Witch Burn Him! - Ep 276
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...
10.18.2023
Cultural Resource Damage Assessments - Ep 275
Earlier this year a paper was published that outlined a specific way to conduct damage assessments on cultural resources. The authors recognized that there is no established method in use across the country for this. The co-hosts discuss the paper...
10.04.2023
What makes a CRM project go wrong? - Ep 274
Archaeology revealed massive Indigenous site in Miami (Tequesta Site), but condos are going forward with development: https://www.science.org/content/article/miami-modern-clash-over-2000-year-old-archaeological-site This was the former site of a Standard Oil facility and the ground is contaminated. Archaeologists filed class action lawsuit against CRM company for...
09.20.2023
Are Archaeological Professional Societies/Organizations Designed to Do Nothing? - Ep 273
Are our archaeology organizations(organisations)/societies designed to be against change? History seems to indicate so. We see actions from the United States Office of Strategic Services' (precursor to the CIA) Simple Sabotage Field Manual put into practice all the time. Many...
09.07.2023
Defining Phases 1, 2, and 3 - How Do You Do It? - Ep 272
What is a precise definition of the three phases of a CRM project? Is there any excavation in a Phase 1? Is Phase 3 a 100% excavation of the site? Is there any wiggle room in the definitions? Join us...
08.23.2023
Winning and Losing Proposals - Part 2 - Ep 271
On the last episode we talked about proposal writing. On this episode we continue this discussion. We talk about what to do after you lose, or win, a proposal; the differences between grant writing and proposal writing; and much more. Transcripts For...
08.09.2023
RFPs and Crafting a Good Proposal - Ep 270
Even if you do not or have no interest in crafting proposals, understanding the process of developing a work plan and the associated costs is very valuable. On today's episode we talk about the different kinds of proposals you may...
07.26.2023
Navigating the Confusing World of Worker's Comp - Ep 269
When you get hurt ON the job it's relatively strait forward for what you do. You tell your crew chief. If you are really hurt then you get medical attention and tell them it happened at work. But, what do...
07.12.2023
Archaeology...With Children - Ep 268
Can you have children and have a career in Archaeology? Heather, Doug, and Bill all have kids and opinions on this. Do you have children? How do you make it work? Let us know! Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go...
06.28.2023
Surviving Vacation Rentals in the Field - Ep 267
Vacation rentals through platforms like VRBO and Airbnb are increasingly becoming part of the CRM fieldwork lifestyle. This week we're gonna talk about the pros and cons of living in somebody's house for fieldwork. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go...
06.14.2023
Andrew's Life in CRM - Ep 266
Have you ever wondered about the dark, secret CRM past of co-host Andrew Kinkella? On today's special solo showcase, Andrew strikes out alone and shares his CRM origin story, analyses his CRM past, and shares his best and worst experiences...
05.31.2023
Is there a gap between field and office personnel? - Ep 265
Why is there a such a distinct separation between field and office staff in CRM? Is it necessary? Does a more holistic approach to staff assignments and project management have the potential to improve staff morale and know-how? We're referencing...
05.17.2023
How to NOT burn out this field season - Ep 264
Being on the road constantly is REALLY difficult. It's hard on relationships, finances, work/life balance, and families. What can you do to reduce the hardships created from constant travel and living in hotel rooms or camping? We give some ideas...
05.03.2023
Commonly Held Myths About CRM Archaeology - Ep 263
You'll never have a family in CRM. You need a Master's degree to do ANYTHING. You're NOT a scientist. Leader's are made in college. These are just a few of the common myths in CRM archaeology. We talk about these...
04.19.2023
Will AI write archaeology reports and articles? - Ep 262
American archaeology is already thinking about how it will incorporate AI into its methods. From professors looking to use AI to write articles to students using it to write term papers, archaeology writing appears like it will become a collaboration...
04.05.2023
CRM Abroad: Interview with Andrew's Student Griffin Fox - Ep 261
A CRM archaeologist running his own field school? Join us as we interview Andrew's student Griffin Fox about his experiences on a field school in Scotland, and learn about a version of CRM that is closely tied to students and...
03.22.2023
Addressing Job Dissatisfaction in the Workplace - Ep 260
Is there a solution to the current state of dissatisfaction in the workplace? The concept of dissatisfaction in the workplace has increased popularity of industries like culture advisors, professional coaches and development platforms, scheduling programs, management trainings, etc. From a...
03.08.2023
Staying in Archaeology without Staying in Archaeology - Ep 259
Most people listening to this podcast are CRM archaeologists. However, sometimes you just have to get out of archaeology for a while but want to stay involved on a smaller scale. Maybe you're NOT an archaeologist but still want to...
02.22.2023
The Utah Cultural Site Stewardship Program - Ep 258
On today's episode we interview three people from the Utah Cultural Site Stewardship Program. They manage over 300 volunteers across the state and all the data they bring in. It's a massive job and we talk to them about the...
02.08.2023
Friendship and Professionalism - Ep 257
We're talking about friendship and professionalism on the podcast today. Do you make, or try to make, life-long friendships on projects? Do you try to keep your archaeology life and personal life separate? What about being friends with your employees,...
01.25.2023
Making a CRM Class Awesome - Ep 256
As Andrew has just begun teaching a new class on CRM Professionalism, he thought he would mine the collected wisdom of his podcast colleagues to figure out what he should actually teach! What skills and knowledge did you not have...
01.11.2023
Censoring on Social Media and CRM in 2023 - Ep 255
For today we talk about getting censored on social medial. Specifically, should comments be called out to admins on Facebook groups or should the community take care of it? What does your attitude online tell others about who you are?...
12.28.2022
Professional Organizations - What Are They Good For? - Ep 254
We're all told that we need to go to conferences run by the big professional organizations. We need to present, network, and get jobs. But, can you actually do any of that? On today's show we talk about the conference...
12.14.2022
Saving, Investing, and Retirement Accounts - Ep 253
How can you save for retirement in the CRM world? It's time to learn about investing! The hosts explore the options, from 401K's to Roth IRA's to playing the stock market. We'll talk about what worked for us and what...
11.30.2022
Peer Review for CRM Reports? It's Happening - Ep 252
Peer review is defined as "a process of subjecting an author's scholarly work, research or ideas to the scrutiny of others who are experts in the same field". Like the academic world, peer reviews in CRM are intended to ensure...
11.16.2022
The "Box Set" Episode - Ep 251
We all have our favorite shows, podcasts, and music to listen to in the field, lab, or just in the hotel room after a long day of survey or shoveltesting. Our hosts talk about their favorites on today's episode. Transcripts For rough...
11.02.2022
Winter is Coming - Ep 250
That's right. Winter IS coming. The winter of 2022/2023 but also the "winter" of your career. If you look at a CRMArch career as a single year, at some point you'll be at the end of that year/career. Are you...
10.19.2022
PROMO - Olcott Archaeology with Jason Cooper - TAS 137
The Archaeology Podcast Network is taking a bit of a break for October, 2022. In the mean time, we're introducing you to some of the other fantastic shows that we produce. Here's an episode from The Archaeology Show featuring a...
10.05.2022
PROMO: LIDAR in Cambodia with Dr. Sarah Klassen - ArchaeoTech 111
The CRM Arch Podcast is taking a break this month, but, we'd love for you to find a new podcast to love! Here's an episode from the ArchaeoTech podcast. It's all LIDAR today! Paul and Chris interview Dr. Sarah Klassen, an...
09.21.2022
What to do when field school goes wrong? - Ep 249
Archaeologists generally need to go to a field school while they're getting their undergraduate degree. It's a requirement for CRM and a good idea for anyone going on to academia. But, what happens when the field school is poorly run?...
09.07.2022
The Best Vehicle for CRM: Cars, Trucks, or SUVs? - Ep 248
What kind of vehicle is the best for archaeology? Resident gearhead Andrew Kinkella leads the other hosts down the rabbit hole of gas mileage, durability, expense, features, and ultimately to the ultimate question in the realm of archaeology vehicles: Do...
08.24.2022
Eatin' Good In Your Motel Room - Ep 247
Cooking your own meals in your motel room while out in the field is an excellent way to save money. In this episode, we will discuss the ways folks have cooked in their motel room, find healthy choices while traveling,...
08.10.2022
Do you need a graduate degree to be successful? Interview with someone that says 'no' - Ep 246
While many assume an MA will open the gates to management ranks in CRM, it is not only not a magic bullet there is potential to achieve success without it. This podcast we are joined by Linda a cultural resources...
07.27.2022
The Careers Problem in CRM with Kenneth Aitchison and Christopher Dore - Ep 245
Members! Don't forget to check your member pages for a bonus segment! Christopher Dore and Kenneth Aitchison join the team to discuss their latest research and presentation on the state of the CRM industry in both the United States and the...
07.15.2022
Special Discussion On Safety in Memory of Kaylen - Ep 244
We have all been in a situation that we weren't comfortable with in the field. And we've all been afraid to speak up when something is wrong. In the wake of the terrible tragedy of the death of one of our own...
07.13.2022
What's Your Best First Season Strategy? - Ep 243
You've graduated and are starting your first season as an archaeologist in Cultural Resources Management. Are you just excited to have a job and call yourself an archaeologist? Great! But also think about your career. What should you be doing...
06.29.2022
What's Your End Goal? - Ep 242
We should all have goals in any job we're in. What's your current set of goals for your CRM career? Do you want to run a company? Become a professor? What are your short term vs long term goals? Andrew and Doug...
06.15.2022
How to Get Published in Archaeology - Ep 241
MEMBERS! CHECK YOUR MEMBER PAGES FOR A BONUS SEGMENT 4 ON GETTING PUBLISHED IN A JOURNAL!! Have you ever thought about publishing a book or article in archaeology, only to be suddenly overcome with fear and uncertainty? Join us as we tell our...
06.01.2022
Books that Shaped Your Career - Ep 240
Archaeologists read a lot but most of what we read does not change way we view and practice archaeology. On today's show, our hosts talk about the books that shaped our careers. Interested in learning about how to use X-Rays and similar technology...
05.18.2022
The Discovery of Ernest Shackleton's Endurance and Underwater Archaeology in CRM - Ep 239
MEMBERS - Check the ad-free page for a bonus segment! The incredible discovery in March 2022 of Ernest Shackleton's Endurance on the Antarctic sea floor leads to a discussion about the exciting future of underwater archaeology in CRM. Underwater archaeologist, Bill Burns, joins...

What's The CRM Archaeology Podcast about?

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The CRM Archaeology Podcast episodes:

What's Wrong with Field Schools? - Ep 286

Pain Meds/Drugs in the Field - Ep 285

Suppliers Going Out Of Business: What Now? - Ep 284

Does archaeology have a passion problem? - Ep 283

Interview with Renee Collins - Ep 282

Preparing for and Reacting to Dangerous Field Circumstances - Ep 281

Becoming a World Archaeologist in 2024 - Ep 280

Our Favorite Projects of 2023 - Ep 279

Dealing with toxic culture in the CRM industry - Ep 278

Dealing with looting in CRM - Ep 277

You don't need a 1x1. He's a Witch Burn Him! - Ep 276

Cultural Resource Damage Assessments - Ep 275

What makes a CRM project go wrong? - Ep 274

Are Archaeological Professional Societies/Organizations Designed to Do Nothing? - Ep 273

Defining Phases 1, 2, and 3 - How Do You Do It? - Ep 272

Winning and Losing Proposals - Part 2 - Ep 271

RFPs and Crafting a Good Proposal - Ep 270

Navigating the Confusing World of Worker's Comp - Ep 269

Archaeology...With Children - Ep 268

Surviving Vacation Rentals in the Field - Ep 267

Andrew's Life in CRM - Ep 266

Is there a gap between field and office personnel? - Ep 265

How to NOT burn out this field season - Ep 264

Commonly Held Myths About CRM Archaeology - Ep 263

Will AI write archaeology reports and articles? - Ep 262

CRM Abroad: Interview with Andrew's Student Griffin Fox - Ep 261

Addressing Job Dissatisfaction in the Workplace - Ep 260

Staying in Archaeology without Staying in Archaeology - Ep 259

The Utah Cultural Site Stewardship Program - Ep 258

Friendship and Professionalism - Ep 257

Making a CRM Class Awesome - Ep 256

Censoring on Social Media and CRM in 2023 - Ep 255

Professional Organizations - What Are They Good For? - Ep 254

Saving, Investing, and Retirement Accounts - Ep 253

Peer Review for CRM Reports? It's Happening - Ep 252

The "Box Set" Episode - Ep 251

Winter is Coming - Ep 250

PROMO - Olcott Archaeology with Jason Cooper - TAS 137

PROMO: LIDAR in Cambodia with Dr. Sarah Klassen - ArchaeoTech 111

What to do when field school goes wrong? - Ep 249

The Best Vehicle for CRM: Cars, Trucks, or SUVs? - Ep 248

Eatin' Good In Your Motel Room - Ep 247

Do you need a graduate degree to be successful? Interview with someone that says 'no' - Ep 246

The Careers Problem in CRM with Kenneth Aitchison and Christopher Dore - Ep 245

Special Discussion On Safety in Memory of Kaylen - Ep 244

What's Your Best First Season Strategy? - Ep 243

What's Your End Goal? - Ep 242

How to Get Published in Archaeology - Ep 241

Books that Shaped Your Career - Ep 240

The Discovery of Ernest Shackleton's Endurance and Underwater Archaeology in CRM - Ep 239