Rephonic
Artwork for 15 Minute Maps

15 Minute Maps

Hugo Powell
GIS
Humanitarian Aid
Geographic Information Systems
Afghanistan
Humanitarian GIS
Humanitarian Research
Humanitarian Mapping
Poverty Mapping
Geospatial Data
Galaxy Evolution
Social Geography
Crisis Response
Cultural Ties
ESRI
Mapping Protocols
Local Knowledge
Gender-Based Violence
Data Privacy
Reproductive Health
Art and Science Integration

This podcast is dedicated to those people making positive change in the world using GIS, mapping and cartography. Each guest is given 15 minutes to describe their dream map, and how it could impact the work they do.

Hello and welcome to 15 Minute maps, where I ask my guests to let their minds roam free and come up with a new idea for their dream map. The first known map of the world was created t... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes11Founded3 months ago
Number of ListenersCategories
Natural SciencesScienceEarth Sciences

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for 15 Minute Maps

Latest Episodes

Sven Schmitz-Leuffen, GIS and Technical Solutions Lead at the International Committee of the Red Cross has a problem, how to know where and to whom should the ICRC be delivering support to? Well here is where the Gap Map comes in, a comprehensive col... more

From time to time, one feels the need to break with tradition, and while this podcast has normally only dealt with planetary GIS and mapping, in this episode we go beyond our atmosphere and look up and out. Prof. Sung Huang, associate professor at th... more

In this episode I am joined by Maaz Sheikh, young GIS entrepeneur and start up king. Ageospatial, the platform he created, uses AI agents and large language models (LLMs) to assist the less GIS savvy in creating their maps. While a contentious issue,... more

Rhiannan Price, program lead at Nasa Lifelines, blends art and science to create her dream map. An advocate of community mapping, Rhiannan believes that modern mapping does not go far enough to evoke the community implications of places so often redu... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Sven Schmitz-Leuffen
GIS and technical solution lead at the International Committee of the Red Cross
International Committee of the Red Cross
Episode: Episode 11 - Sven Schmitz-Leuffen: The Gap Map
Professor Sung Huang
Associate Professor for the Department of Astronomy at Tsinghua University, focused on galaxy evolution.
Tsinghua University
Episode: Episode 10 - Song Huang: Dark Skies
Maaz Sheikh
Founder and CEO of Ageospatial
Ageospatial
Episode: Episode 9 - Maaz Sheikh: GIS for All
Rhiannan Price
Head of NASA Lifelines, leader at the intersection of space, data, and humanitarian impact
NASA Lifelines
Episode: Episode 8 - Rhiannan Price: STEAM not just STEM
Varsha Sivaram
Economist and researcher with a passion for mapping.
Fraym
Episode: Episode 7 - Varsha Sivaram: Empowering Research with a Geospatial Platform
Andrew Schroeder
Co-founder of WeRobotics, co-director of CrisisReady, and vice president of research and analysis at Direct Relief
Direct Relief
Episode: Episode 6 - Andrew Schroeder: Users as Creators
Richard Brittan
Managing Director of Alcis, a British GIS services company
Alcis
Episode: Episode 5 - Richard Brittan: A Poverty Map that Works
Joel Myhre
Expert in humanitarian GIS, with experience in various UN organizations and a passion for accessible mapping
IMAP
Episode: Episode 4 - Joel Myhre: A Holistic View of the World
Nathaniel Raymond
Executive Director of the Humanitarian Research Lab at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: Episode 3 - Nathaniel Raymond: The BLIMP

Host

Hugo Powell
Host who engages experts in discussions about the transformative potential of GIS and mapping in various contexts.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 2 ratings
  • Bravo 🗺️

    A great podcast, amazing experts interviewed and fantastic moderation by Hugo 🗺️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MapasaurusRex
    United States2 months ago
  • This is the podcast I never knew I needed

    Fascinating content, but also I just love listening to Hugo’s voice. Very calming.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris131415
    Japan3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

There is a strong positive sentiment about the content's relevance to current global challenges, particularly in humanitarian contexts.
Listeners appreciate the depth of expertise shared by guests and the engaging moderation style of the host.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 11 - Sven Schmitz-Leuffen: The Gap Map
Q: Why is it so difficult to make a gap map if data is available?
While HDX provides data, the overall quality of data in many conflict zones is still sparse and unreliable, making accurate gap mapping challenging.
Episode 11 - Sven Schmitz-Leuffen: The Gap Map
Q: What is the dream map you're envisioning?
My dream map is a comprehensive Gap Map that shows humanitarian needs in relation to which areas are already covered by which organizations and where gaps exist.
Episode 11 - Sven Schmitz-Leuffen: The Gap Map
Q: Given the political nature of data, how do you negotiate the pitfalls surrounding it?
We have strict rules and regulations in place, categorizing data into public, internal, confidential, and strictly confidential categories, each with its own set of rules.
Episode 10 - Song Huang: Dark Skies
Q: In 20, 25, 50, maybe 500 years time, what will be the impact on humankind from astronomy?
Professor Huang emphasizes that understanding the universe is essential for humanity, helping to dissolve unfounded fears and connect individuals on a deeper level.
Episode 9 - Maaz Sheikh: GIS for All
Q: If you were to advise a young recent geography graduate in GIS, what would be your advice?
Advice to focus on identifying real problems rather than just creating solutions, and to start working on projects earlier.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About 15 Minute Maps

What is 15 Minute Maps about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content primarily revolves around the innovative applications of GIS and mapping to promote positive social change. Guests, who are typically experts in the field, share their visions of ideal maps that could enhance humanitarian efforts, facilitate better governance, and address global challenges such as poverty and humanitarian crises. The discussions often reveal the intersection of technology, community involvement, and local knowledge, illustrating how geospatial data can be harnessed to create more impactful solutions for pressing societal issues. This forward-thinking approach encourages listeners to rethink the potential of cartography beyond traditional boundaries, while consistently highlighting the importance of data accuracy... more

Where can I find podcast stats for 15 Minute Maps?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for 15 Minute Maps. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to 15 Minute Maps and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does 15 Minute Maps get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for 15 Minute Maps, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for 15 Minute Maps?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for 15 Minute Maps, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does 15 Minute Maps have?

To see how many followers or subscribers 15 Minute Maps has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to 15 Minute Maps?

These podcasts share a similar audience with 15 Minute Maps:

1. The Rest Is Politics

How many episodes of 15 Minute Maps are there?

15 Minute Maps launched 3 months ago and published 11 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact 15 Minute Maps?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for 15 Minute Maps?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for 15 Minute Maps from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for 15 Minute Maps?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of 15 Minute Maps. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on 15 Minute Maps?

Recent guests on 15 Minute Maps include:

1. Sven Schmitz-Leuffen
2. Professor Sung Huang
3. Maaz Sheikh
4. Rhiannan Price
5. Varsha Sivaram
6. Andrew Schroeder
7. Richard Brittan
8. Joel Myhre

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days