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The MapScaping Podcast - GIS, Geospatial, Remote Sensing, earth observation and digital geography

MapScaping
Open Data
QGIS
Geospatial Data
GIS
Indoor Mapping
Geospatial Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Openstreetmap
Data Products
Cloud Native Geospatial
GPS
Open Source
Earth Observation
Semantic Search
Embeddings
Hyperloglog Algorithm
Transformers.js
Social Media Data
Urban Green Spaces

A podcast for geospatial people. Weekly episodes that focus on the tech, trends, tools, and stories from the geospatial world. Interviews with the people that are shaping the future of GIS, geospatial as well as practitioners working in the geo industry. This is a podcast for the GIS and geospatial community subscribe or visit mapscaping.com to learn more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes265Founded8 years ago
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In this episode I'm joined by Apurva Shah, co-founder and CEO of Duality AI, a company building virtual worlds — or "world models" for robots and physical AI systems.

Apurva's path here is an unusual one. He spent most of his career in animation, fi... more

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My guest today is Tyler Reid, co-founder and CTO of Xona, a company building the first commercial satellite navigation system.

We get into why Tyler and his team are moving satellites into low Earth orbit and what that unlocks. Stronger signals that... more

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Vexcel isn't a household name — but you've almost certainly used their data. This aerial imaging company flies low-elevation aircraft across roughly 45 countries, capturing imagery at 7.5cm resolution from five different angles (straight down plus fo... more

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What happens when you take cloud native geospatial out of the satellite-and-petabyte world and drop it into a small city with no budget and the world's slowest internet connection?

In this episode, Daniel talks with Nissim Lebovits, a city planner t... more

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Recent Guests

Tyler Reid
co-founder and CTO of Xona
Xona
Episode: GPS, But 100 Times Stronger
Steve Lombardi
VP of Product at Vexcel
Vexcel
Episode: Turning Aerial Imagery Into a Searchable World
Nissim Lebovits
Geospatial practitioner focused on Cloud Native Geospatial in the Global South
Radiant Earth / Carto / GeoPark KIO
Episode: Cloud Native for the Rest of Us
Jeffrey Martin
CEO and co-founder of Mosaic, mapping-grade 360-degree camera systems
Mosaic
Episode: Mapping With 360 Cameras
Marco Bernasocchi
Founder/Creator of QField, CEO of OpenGIS.ch
OpenGIS.ch / QField
Episode: Who Pays for Open Source?
Ian Schuler
CEO of Development Seed
Development Seed
Episode: The Great Retooling
Ryan Shields
Geospatial technologist and media producer; works on New Press/Johhny Harris channel
New Press / Johnny Harris channel
Episode: 10 Tools for Telling Stories With Maps
Nadine Alameh
Former CEO of the Open Geospatial Consortium; CEO and co-founder of Lunate AI
Lunate AI
Episode: Agents, Guardrails, and the Death of the Dashboard
Rebecca Firth
Executive Director of the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT)
Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT)
Episode: How HOT Is Rethinking Drone Mapping

Host

Daniel
Host of MapScaping Podcast (also known as The MapScaping Podcast).

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 526 ratings
  • Breadth of knowledge

    Great podcast! Have been learning a lot about the GIS world listening to different examples from your guests and yourself to see the real world application of tools. Keep going, Daniel! You have a great content and interest in covering topics you choose! Best wishes to you and yours!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GlmrZ
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • A fitting cross section of the mapping industry

    If you work in the geospatial industry or just love maps, this is the podcast for you. I have listened to many of the episodes over the years and there is a nice range, from the deeply technical Geoparquet episode to the more personal such as Daniel’s story of his career journey. I recently listened to an older episode and it was amazing how well it aged, predicting some of the trends that would later emerge in the industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eneerhut
    United States2 years ago
  • Never disappoints

    I continually rediscover this podcast and re-realize how great it is. Thanks for such an awesome show!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eahiv
    United States2 years ago
  • More Than An “Industry” Interview Show

    Daniel’s curiosity and focused questioning makes for a productive conversation with a variety of Geospatial practitioners.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BDen321
    United States2 years ago
  • exceptional

    make more podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JVo12
    Canada3 years ago

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Episodes are consistently appreciated for clarity, preparation, and a thoughtful interview style.

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GPS, But 100 Times Stronger
Q: How does the signal integrate with existing hardware, and will end users know they are using Xona's signal?
Integration relies on working with existing receiver makers through a verification program; many receivers can be upgraded with updated firmware to support Xona without changing the user experience, so some users may not know the signal source, while others, especially in security-sensitive contexts, may specifically rely on source attribution.
GPS, But 100 Times Stronger
Q: Okay, what are the three major things these vehicles were looking for in GNSS, and how does your system address them?
The three major needs are higher precision (down to centimeter level), greater resilience in environments like urban canyons, and enhanced security through authentication and encryption; Xona aims to meet all three by leveraging closer, faster-moving LEO satellites for better geometry, expanding the visible sky to improve reliability, and embedding robust security features in the signal to deter spoofing.
10 Tools for Telling Stories With Maps
Q: How do you integrate AI/LLMs into your workflow while maintaining rigor in spatial analysis?
Using Claude Code with a persistent memory layer (PAI) to orchestrate and accelerate repeatable data workflows, while still validating results with traditional GIS tools and ensuring proper projection handling and methodological transparency.
10 Tools for Telling Stories With Maps
Q: What are some of the other tools you rely on early in a project, and how do you start turning spatial data into visuals?
PostGIS on Crunchy Bridge for reliable cloud hosting, followed by Geo Layers 3 for animation-ready map elements; GDAL and Mapshaper for data preparation and SVG outputs to drive animation pipelines.
10 Tools for Telling Stories With Maps
Q: What is your number 10 tool?
Felt, chosen for its collaborative features and fast pre-planning capabilities that let the team quickly map routes, visualize spatial data, and share interactive previews with non-technical collaborators.

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What is The MapScaping Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show concentrates on the practicalities and innovations in geospatial tech, from GNSS and earth observation to open-source tooling and AI-assisted GIS workflows. Episodes frequently feature practitioners and leaders shaping standards, open data movements, and new mapping technologies, with a strong emphasis on real-world applications, interoperability, and ethical considerations. Listeners likely include geospatial professionals, data scientists, and decision-makers who want actionable insights, tooling tips, and industry context. A notable strength is the guest diversity—from OSS maintainers and nonprofit satellite initiatives to EO policy experts and AI-for-geospatial discussions—providing a broad perspective across the GIS ecosystem... more

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Recent guests on The MapScaping Podcast include:

1. Tyler Reid
2. Steve Lombardi
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5. Marco Bernasocchi
6. Ian Schuler
7. Ryan Shields
8. Nadine Alameh

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