Great Time Recording Geocaching World (RVNN.tv) - Geocaching Pet Peeves

Andy HeadHardHat Smith - Host of Geocaching World (RVNN.tv)

All I can say is WOW - what a cool show! Well okay the stuff before we started recording Geocaching World (RVNN.tv) was not so fun, in fact it kinda sucked but the actual show itself - AWESOME!

What? What happened before we started recording? Well, if you visit us (and many of you do) when we record Geocaching World you know we experience our share of technical difficulties. It's just going to happen. Last night we must have take the prize out of the Gremlin's cereal box cuz everything was going to pot. I started out by having my main show laptop decided to have a software meltdown causing Windows to stop working. I am a computer guy and under other circumstances this was a nasty inconvenience but twenty minutes before the show this is a disaster. So here I am trying to diagnose the issue at hand and at the same time wondering if I have a backup option through one of my other computers... Time is going by and I make some headway with the issue but not enough. Do I setup computer #2 and not have a hangout? Can I setup all my other equipment in time? Now I am beginning to sweat. Finally I decided to grab my gaming Alienware laptop and see if I at least have basics to replace my show laptop. With only a few minutes to go I plug in all my audio and video equipment, play with the extra monitor and turn on Skype - it all worked. What a pleasant surprise. Oh I had to tweak the inputs for Skype but all the drivers including my camera loaded in automatically and worked the first time. What a relief.

So with all the craziness I was going through on my end apparently Courtney Wallin my cohort in crime was having her own issues with Gremlins. Sigh. Ah the price of doing LIVE TV. So here it's show time and both Courtney and I are frantically trying to get everything setup and the Ustream chat-room and the Hangout are filling up. We have such an amazing audience and they were so cool talking amoungst themselves and cheering us on while they waited. Too cool. After all the technical issues we started about 20 minutes late but that didn't phase any of us.

The show itself was a complete blast to do. We discussed Geocaching Pet Peeves and there was no shortage of topics. I had given Courtney a medium sized list and we only scratched the surface. Then we added a lot of discussion from the chat-room and hangout as well. We could have talked for hours but we had to draw the curtain and close the show. I do so love talking about geocaching.

The Geocaching World Cache Stash had a sweet trackable tag from our friends at CoinsandPins.com of which we gave away to a member of the chat-room/hangout. There was also more discussion about the Discovery book from Chris Mackey which we currently have a contest going on where you can win said book if you enter our drawing. The details are here about that: http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2012/09/win-limited-edition-book-by-geocoin.html.

So all in all a smokin fantastic show including some spills, chills and thrills. Be sure to come and join the fun of seeing a live program recorded including all the behind the scenes goodness.

We record Geocaching World (RVNN.tv) every Tuesday night at 6:30pm ET. You can be part of our live audience by going into our Ustream Chatroom where you can see our live feed of the show as we record and/or you can join our Google + hangout by circling +Andrew Smith.

See you next week.

Andy HeadHardHat Smith

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Behind The Scenes: Geocaching World (RVNN.tv) Episodes #27 Eric From Groundspeak #28 Placing Your First Geocache Part 2

I find myself smiling once again when typing down the behind the scenes RVNN.tv goodness and thinking back about all the things that goes on when we record Geocaching World. We did two shows and had one heck of a fun session. The only bummer for the whole night was Producer Courtney Wallin was not there due to her not feeling well. We missed her A LOT and in fact many GW viewers sent Courtney emails of get well wishes. Our viewers are the best. Some how though we did manage to get through the evening. Did I mention we missed Courtney? Managing Director Andy McCaskey had his hands full while we recorded the shows as he filled in for Courtney and did all the things a Managing Director does. Mostly it's to wrangle Dave and I when we get off on one of our tracks. Like say for example as we break out in quotes from The Three Stooges. What can I say we do have fun.

Some very cool things of note that happened during the show. We had viewers in the chat room last night from New Zealand , Prague of the Czeck Republic and Canada! Not to mention all across the USofA. That is so great and we really appreciate you all being there.

Anywho, Our first show we had as our guest Eric Shudiske from Groundspeak via Skype. We talked about everything from the new geocache type known as Challenges and what they are. Then the discussion turned to Eric's trip with the Groundspeak film crew as they explored and filmed geocaching in Germany and the Czeck Republic. There was a whole lot more and we will save it for you to enjoy when you actually see the released show. Needless to say it was a great show and the chat-room agreed.

Our second show we still had a packed chat-room and Creative Director Dave Dufour and I talked more about what you should know about placing your first geocache. It was sort of a continuance from a show we did last week. We had so much material to cover and it was important to get it all so when a geocacher does place a hide, they are well prepared.  

Finally after both shows were complete we did Monday's edition of RVNN LIVE which is a daily collection of everything that happens at the RVNN.tv studios. So even after four hours worth of taping we still had a good crowd going in the Chat-Room. It is a lot of fun watching how the shows are made and all the behind the scenes stuff that goes on. I like watching it too!

Geocaching World Cache Stash Prizes

Here are the prizes that were given away during the recording of the two shows.

#27 - Geocoin from Cache-a-Maniacs Podcast

       - Bison Tube from GxProxy.com

#28 - RVNN.tv Patch from RVNN.tv

       - Lanyard from GeoSurvivalGear.com

If you would like to donate prizes to the Geocaching World Cache Stash and get your product and business mentioned on the show. Contact me Andy HeadHardHat Smith at geocache@rvnn.tv. We are interested in any items related in some way to geocaching. It is greatly appreciated and beneficial to you as well.

Special Note: The new fall schedule starts next week and we are moving the LIVE recordings to THURSDAYs at 6:30pm EST. Be sure to mark the new day on your calendars starting 8/25/2011.

See You There!

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Behind The Scenes: Geocaching World (RVNN.tv) - Episode #26: Placing Your First Geocache

Wow, all I can say about last night's live recording of Geocaching World is wow. It was a night of experimentation, really cool prize give-a-ways and all around good times.

I personally started early when Creative Director Dave Dufour asked me if I wanted to be a part of the days episode of RVNN Live. Since I had already my equipment like lighting, sound and computer systems in place it was a no brainer. There Managing Director Andy McCaskey, Dave and myself talked about all things RV for about 45 minutes or so. We always have such a good time just talking the time flys by.

Next thing I knew Producer Courtney Wallin was getting things ready for our recording of Geocaching World. During this time I am busy getting the word out to all of my Google+, Twitter and Facebook fans that the show is about to begin recording. Then I get all my show notes in order via my Ipad2 and netbook which I monitor the chat room during the show. Finally on my main computer I get my Skype hookup in place and any other props or items I may want to show during the taping. It is an unusual balance of controlled chaos but we have been doing this for a while and I am used to it.

Tonight was a bit different for a couple of reasons. One, we all really wanted to see if we could work in a Google+ Hangout. This is a conference type of application where you can have up to ten people video chatting at the same time. Long story short. Going to take some more testing and tweaking. Skype and Google+ do not play together well, but we will keep at it.

The second reason the show was a bit different was we were giving away a couple of really nice prizes only to the people who were in the chat room during the taping. The prizes included a very cool key-chain donated from GeoSurvivalGear.com and the second was an actual Cache-A-Maniacs Geocoin. We will be posting more about our GW Cache Stash sponsorship program in an upcoming post. So more later.

The show itself went great. we had Pingvoyager from North Carolina on in the first segment talking about his and his friend Luckysgirls's night time geocaching adventure via kayak. We had a little problem with some delay issues but overall a great discussion.

Segments two and three Dave and I talked about many of the things you need to consider if placing a geocache. We had so much content that this is going to come up again in a future episode. The whole point to it was to get Dave enough information to place his first geocache correctly. More information about that in the show.

So with the record crowds in the chat-room, all the great discussions with the viewers and with each other the night was a complete success and a whole lot of fun. RVNN.tv gave out five stickers to the chat-room and so there were a whole lot of happy people. We hope you can attend our next recording and join in the fun.

Scheduled for our next recording will be Monday, August 15th. We plan on doing two shows starting at 6:30pm EST. Our planned special guest will be Eric Schudiske from Groundspeak.

Cya there!

-HHH

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Special Guest Photo: Geocaching World (RVNN.tv) 08032011

HeadHardHat (left), Phil May (middle), Dave Dufour (right)

I admit it. I so appropriated this really cool shot from the RVNN.tv Facebook page. It features Creative Director Dave Dufour, Gadgetplex Host Phil May and myself while taping an episode of Geocaching World. Phil was visiting the RVNN.tv studios and so we just had to have him on as our special guest. If you are wondering why I am on a monitor is because when we do Geocaching World the show hosts usually appear via Skype.

We had way too much fun!


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Behind The Scenes: Geocaching World (RVNN.tv) Episode #25 - Munzee Talk

I was very excited to be back on camera once again. We had not recorded another episode of Geocaching World since Geowoodstock IX back in early July. It was even more of a surprise when I found out that Phil May host of Gadgetplex was visiting the RVNN.tv studios. So we had a very special guest with tonight's LIVE recording.

Phil May - Host of Gadgetplex

Because this was an attempt to get back on our normal recording schedule we taped only one episode and it was on a Wednesday instead of our summer schedule of Monday nights at 6:30pm EST. I was very pleased to see many of our regular viewers in the Ustream chat-room just like always. Geocachers are the best and thank you for being there.

Since Phil is our electronics show expert we of course started the show talking about some of the gps gadgetry he was familiar with. One of the items that I thought quite clever was a key-chain sized gps that allowed you to mark an important spot like where you parked your car so you could quickly get back to it. I see that very handy if you don't have a smart phone but would like that functionality.

Segments two and three we talked about an extremely popular adaptation of the geocaching theme. It's called Munzee and is an electronic, smart phone, search and discovery game. If you frequent my blog there are several really instructive posts I have placed for you to enjoy. In tonight's episode we go over many of the basics and I also take you on one of my earliest Munzee hides.

Be sure to watch when episode #25 of Geocaching World becomes available. Much more for you to learn about this fun activity. So stay tuned via the RVNN.tv website, Itunes and all of our distribution networks and affiliates.

Be a part of the Geocaching World chat room audience. We record our show during the summer schedule on Monday's at 6:30pm EST. You can go directly to the Ustream chat room by clicking this link: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/rvnn-live

We look forward to seeing you there. We have some really great surprises starting next week. You have to be in the chat room to participate.

See you then.

-HHH

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Geocaching World (RVNN.tv) at Geowoodstock IX : Live Part 1

(Photo from BigAl437)

Holy Cow we had a great time at Geowoodstock IX.

If you couldn't make being at the Geocaching World LIVE recording at GeoWoodstock IX you can now see the first of two shows we did that day.

Part One includes meeting up with several of the Geowoodstock Committee members, a contestant diving into an ammo box filled with 35mm containers and a really creative contest involving a nano log roll. Check out Dave Dufour and myself Andy HeadHardHat Smith from RVNN.tv as we host this live recording of Geocaching World.

Enjoy!

Click the link below to see the show!
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You can see Geocaching World taped LIVE each week on Mondays at 6:30pm EST. We tape two shows and you can join us in our Ustream chat room. Check our Geocaching World blog for all the details. 
http://geocaching-world.blogspot.com/

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Do You Roku? Watch All The RVNN.tv Podcasts On The Big Screen!

There are several different ways of watching RVNN.tv Internet TV shows on your computer and mobile devices. Everything from Blubrry, Blip.tv, Itunes and straight off of the RVNN.tv website to smart phone apps, Zune, etc.. It is quite enjoyable to watch by yourself but when you really want to enjoy our shows with more than one and have the whole gang present how can we watch on the TV screen?

There are a few really great options if you want to run a cable from your PC to the big screen. Those cables can be expensive and only if you have the right hardware. A much better option is to purchase an Internet streaming option like Roku or Boxee. I personally have a Roku box and find more and more interesting and useful content every day.

When using Roku you instantly have access to Blubrry where you can watch RVNN.tv content like our show RVNN Live. That in itself was great but I wanted ALL the RVNN shows that were available. Fear not viewers, I found an answer.

There is a thing called a Private Channels which allows you to add extra channels to your Roku collection. This is accessed via your Roku Account. When done, simply put in the code ITPC which will add the Itunes Podcasts channel. There you can search for RVNN and the entire line up will appear. Just remember to select video as your selection choice.

Now you can sit back in your easy chair, enjoy your favorite libation and watch Geocaching World and all the rest of the wonderful RVNN.tv shows.

-HHH

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Behind The Scenes: Geocaching World (RVNN.tv) - Geocaching with the Family and Series Geocaches

Greetings fellow geocachers. Last night's tapings of Geocaching World were a bit exhausting. Not because of the really extensive amount of cool video we used during the show. Not because of the explanations of why we were up in trees, climbing down cliffs or even hunting for geocaches in three foot cement tubes under busy North Carolina highways. Nope. The real reason I actually felt a bit drained is because there weren't as many fans in our Ustream chat room last night. Oh sure I know we have been moving the nights around a lot the past month because of the holidays and scheduling and stuff but it really was last night that I noticed REALLY how important it is to have you their watching and participating with us while we record the show to make it fun! YOU provide the energy that keeps us pumped. So please do us a huge favor and be there each and every week on Mondays at 6:30pm EST. It's not the same without you!

So what happened with the show? Yesterday was just kind of weird all way round. There was issues with Skype and some really poor performance. This made it difficult to do the show because sometimes the screen would lock up and I could not see what was going on but yet still had to continue because we are recording LIVE. Sometimes weird stuff would happen on RVNN.tv's end like running out of disk space half way through a segment or they had connectivity issues. I mean it happens but maybe we had sun spots or something.

The shows themselves turned out great where the first episode was about taking the family out geocaching. We had a lot of good GeoSnippits video for you to see and enjoy. The second show was about a series of geocaches that dealt with phobias. Dave and I both had a lot of fun with that one as well. You will be able to see these shows in about a month on Itunes. Look for shows #15 and #16 respectively.

Well that's all for now. Please be sure to come and visit while we record Geocaching World each and every week. We have contests, prizes and a whole lot of great discussion about geocaching. Join us, won't you?

Cya next week!

-HHH

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It Never Hurts To Ask - Geocaching World (RVNN.tv) Sponsorship

Right here and now some amazing opportunities have become available to not only the Geocaching businesses but many other companies that touch the Geocaching communities as well. Without trying to sound too much like a sales pitch, now is the time to contact Andy HeadHardHat Smith and or RVNN.tv about advertising your business or products with our Geocaching World Internet TV show.

Even though we just recently went into production in late April our LIVE audiences have been breaking viewership records at RVNN.tv and we are not talking by a little bit but huge percentages. We are looking for sponsors right now and there is only a limited number of advertising slots available with the Geocaching World show. Pricing right now is very affordable for just about everyone but you have to act now! It never hurts to ask and you may be surprised how you can highlight your company or products with us. Here is what we are looking for:

Straight sponsorship, you advertise your product, company or services as a commercial in Geocaching World's time slots.

Product Usage, if you have a product that is used in the Geocaching activity and are willing to donate for use in the show we will mention it as a contributing advertisement and when used in the show. This can include but not limited to:

• Geocaching products
• Clothing
• Equipment
• GPS equipment
• Photography products
• RV rental and usage for the show
• Camping and hiking equipment
• Etc.

We are currently looking for an RV company willing to donate an RV for the show on a need to use basis. This would be a high profile key factor when used!

If you have a product that you would like reviewed on the show we would also take under consideration.

If interested I highly recommend you act now. Current sponsorship is already in the works.

Note that all sponsorship will be processed and put under approval with RVNN.tv management.

Contact Andy HeadHardHat Smith for further details at:
Geocache@RVNN.tv  Or  HeadHardHat@gmail.com

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Behind The Scenes: Geocaching World (RVNN.tv) - Geocaching Swag and Night Caching

Yeah I know, this is a late edition for my behind the scenes observations of this weeks Geocaching World (RVNN.tv). I do have to apologize for being a day late but lets face it. It's a short work week with the holiday, we moved the recording this week to Wednesday and I have been running around like a geocacher with a bad satellite signal. It's been crazy.

Not that I am complaining but here is what Wednesday was like for me.

• Completed a standard work day. I am a Sr. Software QA Engineer.
• Rushed home to film a one minute commercial for our newest sponsor ADT.  It had to be done TODAY!
• Setup lights, sound and computer for Geocaching World recordings. We tape two shows a week.
• Was asked to come on early and be a guest on RVNN LIVE. Had a lot of fun as usual talking with the gang and discussing geocaching in general.
• Filmed two Geocaching World TV shows. 
• With three minutes to spare tear down Geocaching World setup and prepare for Geocaching Podcast recording.
• Do the Geocaching Podcast show.

Around 10:30 pm EST I was finally able to eat some lite dinner, answer emails and then go to bed to get up for the next day. Phew.

All part of the fun and to be honest I wouldn't have it any other way. So now that you know how hectic things can be lets break down this weeks Geocaching World show.

As stated above I came on early and was a guest on RVNN LIVE. There Dave Dufour and I talked about some of the subjects we would be discussing. When that was finished it was time for pre-show prepping which meant after my equipment was in order I was busy Tweeting everybody and letting them know that we were about to start recording, did they register for Geek of the Week, meet up in the chat room in XXX number of minutes. That kind of stuff.

That night we talked about two different things. First was Night Time geocaching which was a lot of fun. The chat room was really hopping with the introduction of Geek of the Week, where we have a contest that you can win prizes for bringing people to come see us record live (more information on our website - http://geocaching-world.blogspot.com/ ). So basically Courtney our Producer had a lot of fun trying to keep up with the chat room AND produce the show.

Each show consists of three segments. In between is all the commercials and interest points RVNN wants you to know about. As always we get into discussions with the people in the chat room and I really believe we talk more about geocaching in between sets than in the actual show. We really do love talking so the more the merrier. It also shows why it is so very important to see the live recordings. You get that much more information.

Anyhow the first show was a breeze and the second dealt with the subject of geocaching swag. Very good show except we ran out of disk space half way through segment three and had to redo that one from scratch. Eh, it happens. You grin and bare it. Part of show biz.

We had our first Geek of the Week winner that night who was 'NYC Geocaching'. He came up with a rather unique way of getting the most number of people to come and watch the show. We will have to tell how in a future posting. Very creative is all I can say. Stay tuned for more details on that too.

Well this has become a very long posting but we had a lot to talk about. See you on Monday 6/6/2011 at 6:30 PM EST for the next tapings. Be sure to check out our Geek of the Week postings so you can get in on the prizes.

Until next week!

-HHH

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Geocaching World (RVNN.tv) Is Now Available - Go And Watch Our Show!

Wow how quickly things happen. Just two weeks ago we started the live recordings of our new Internet show Geocaching World. Starting now Geocaching World is available to you each and every week on RVNN.tv.

There are several ways to see our show. Find out what works best for you:

• Go to www.rvnn.tv and click on the Geocaching World Icon for this weeks show.
• Go to www.rvnewsnet.com and click Shows then Geocaching World to see all the recent available shows.
• Get us through Itunes, RSS and many other mobile feeds.

or Right Here:

Please be sure to join us when we record our shows LIVE. Be a part of the show and meet up in our studio chat room.. Check this blog each week for the date and times we are recording.

-HHH

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