The CRM Archaeology Podcast

Low balling is the practice of intentionally bidding low to win a project. It has a massive stigma in the CRM world, but, can it be used for good? Is it always a bad idea or are there times when low balling can be a sound, effective strategy? We dive into this topic on today's episode with business owner Sonia Hutmacher and long-time project manager, Bill White. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

Website stuck in the 90's? Don't know how to properly share information online? Check out Archaeological Analytics and the services they provide. A website can help with image and the ability for clients to find you. Proper sharing online can establish you or your firm as an expert and increase your presence with the public and potential clients. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a...

On today's show, we talk about the horrors that took place in Charlottesville, Virginia on August 12, 2017. The question on everyone's minds was what to do about statues and iconography related to hate, bigotry, and a significant and changing period in our nation's history. How do we, as archaeologists deal with it? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...

On today's episode, Bill White talks about his upcoming job at Berkeley as a professor. What should he teach? What should any college teach? What can you learn and what should you learn? Lots to unpack in this episode. Enjoy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show we have a special guest host and a special guest to talk about mining in the CRM industry. Richie Cruz is back to co-host and Jenny Hildebrand is here to tell us all about mining in archaeology. What do you need to know to work on mines in the west? What special equipment do you need? What will you find, and, what resources are out there to help you? All this and more on today's ep...

On today's episode, we interview John Welch from Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, Canada. He talks about their new online MA program that can help you level-up your education and your career and invest in yourself. Applications are open until early August, 2017! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data f...

Today on the podcast Richie Cruz, Stephen Wagner, and Chris Webster discuss a blog post that Chris wrote over four years about about collecting "arrowheads" and why you shouldn't do it. We talk about the importance of context and give some ways for you, as an archaeologist, to talk about your fiends and family about collecting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...

On today's episode, Sonia, Bill, and Chris talk about subcontracting. More to the point, they talk about making the decision to be a subcontractor or start your own firm with employees. What are the costs and benefits of each decision? What did the three co-hosts do? Learn from our mistakes and our successes before you make your own decision. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...

On today's episode we talk about the current issues around Bears Ears National Monument - our newest one here in the U.S. The government is holding a review of all national monuments designated in the past few decades and Bears Ears could be on the chopping block soon. We talk about that AND what you can do about that and other environmental issues. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...

Today's show is a joint episode from the Archaeology Show and the CRM Archaeology Podcast. We talk to Dr. Steven Holen, the primary author on a letter in Nature at the end of April, 2017 detailing a site from San Diego, CA with an apparent 130,000 year old archaeological site. It's a controversial find and we try to get into the science and figure out what's going on and where we go from here. Hos...

The crew answer listener emails, and respond to comments on recent episodes, as well as talk about how to get a job in CRM and what to expect from a day in the life of a CRMer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Sims sits down with Bill Auchter at SAA2017 to talk about telecommunications archaeology. Auchter is putting out a call for papers to join a session on telecommunications archaeology at SAA2018. Listen to this episode for his 30,000-foot perspective on a potentially dying industry, and contribute to the discourse on this often-diminished area of the CRM industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

Bill White, Chris Webster, and Chris Sims field some questions from a listener email and talk about the ins and outs of navigating careers in CRM and academia. Listener questions are always welcome! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is a special extended discussion that we had to cut from Episode 106 of the CRM Archaeology Podcast. The panel voices some frustration with establishing careers in archaeology and the gaps between classrooms and careers, which are difficult to navigate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The whole crew is back to follow up on the big labor and management issues plaguing the CRM industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The crew talks about labor issues in CRM archaeology on this episode. Some of the topics include side hustle, quitting CRM, and financial planning. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The crew talks about different experiences and perspectives on the phenomenon of "drive-thru masters" programs - the fast-track MAs that are being marketed as a means to level up your career in CRM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show we talk about burning bridges. Chris Webster received a letter from someone that he clearly wronged in the past and we talk about the ramifications of doing something like that. What bridges should be burned? Is it ever OK? Also, professionalism. What does it mean to CRM Archaeologists? That and more on today's episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...

Chris Webster and Bill White recap their experiences and insights from the Society for Historical (and Underwater) Archaeology meeting in Ft. Worth, Texas. They discuss the balance of terrestrial and underwater archaeology, as represented in presentations at the conference, as well as the role of the Society of Black Archaeologists (SBA). Bill talks about the crossover of SHA and SBA as he trains...

The crew talks about the standards that determine what's eligible for an archaeological site. Is 100 years enough? Is 50? Are the guidelines doing what they're supposed to do? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show we talk about the past 100 episodes. Where did we start, what have we done, and where are we going. It's been a wild ride and we couldn't have done it without the support of our listeners! Thanks for being there - thanks for the kind words via email and at conferences - and thanks for giving us a reason to keep doing this. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...

On today's episode we bring on Tom King, Colorado SHPO Holly Norton, and guest host Michael Ashley of Codifi to talk about the likely changes to environmental policy in the Trump Administration. It's an interesting and terrifying conversation and we welcome comment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adver...

The Center for Digital Archaeology held an office hours session following the video that ACRA posted regarding their position on environmental regulation in the Trump Administration. The office hours was open to anyone and was a great discussion. Below are a few links from the recording, including a Google Doc from the recording. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in...

THIS IS A TRIGGER WARNING: During the last 10 minutes of this podcast we will be discussing some field situations that may be disturbing, even traumatizing, to some people. If you feel the need to step away during part of this discussion, either for a short time or for the remainder of the podcast, feel free to do so. Today the crew tackles a heavy subject: substance abuse and addiction in archaeo...

The crew is joined by Rich Grove, a professor in the UK, who explains what A-Levels are (for those of us in the States) and why cutting the archaeology A-Levels is raising such a stink across the pond. We also talk about social media policies for employers, why they matter, and issues surrounding sharing archaeology online. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informat...