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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 kn
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 talk to someone that is taking drugs? W
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
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
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
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 be
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
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?TranscriptsFor rough transcripts of this episode go to https://
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
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.TranscriptsFor rough transcripts of this episode go to:
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 i
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 pa
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-siteThis was the former site of a
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
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 as we get to the bottom of this most pr
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.Transcript
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 encounter and
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 you do with an injury that takes a whil
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!TranscriptsFor rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.ar
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.TranscriptsFor rough transcrip
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 in
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 referenci
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 ide
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 and a lot more on today’s episo
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 collabo
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