The CRM Archaeology Podcast

As archaeologists we tend to dress a certain way in the field. But for interviews, conferences, and other occasions we need to dress a bit differently. Andrew, Doug, and Heather give their advice on what to wear when you need to dress to impress. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/292 Links Business Fashion from Parker York Smith Blogs...

This week’s episode comes from a listener question. Richard wants to know why archaeologists get paid so little? We give our reasons. Submit your questions at the APN website! Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/291 Blogs and Resources: Bill White: Succinct Research Doug Rocks-MacQueen: Doug’s Archaeology Chris Webster: DIGTECH LLC Andr...

Join the crew for a discussion about the history of unions and why they have been slowly losing power over the years. Also they discuss their personal experience with unions, and how that could or should apply to crm companies. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/290 Links United States' swift gutting of Unions United Kingdoms' slow gut...

Is it true that archaeologists are grossly underpaid across the board? Is there current opportunity for fair compensation? What does “commensurate with experience” mean? Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/289 Blogs and Resources: Bill White: Succinct Research Doug Rocks-MacQueen: Doug’s Archaeology Chris Webster: DIGTECH LLC Andrew Kin...

What happens when your CV/Resume gets reviewed? In a different, from our normal, podcast the team takes a stab at the hiring process. Transcripts For rough transcripts and to view the fake resumes, go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/288 Blogs and Resources: Bill White: Succinct Research Doug Rocks-MacQueen: Doug’s Archaeology Chris Webster: DIGTECH LLC Andrew Kinkella Kinkella Teaches...

Are you looking towards the UK as you consider graduate schools in archaeology? This week, Doug gives us a rundown on how the system “over there” works, and we compare it to the US system. Even though both countries speak English, many words mean different things when the systems collide - you have been warned! Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crma...

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 know to get a job in CRM? How can they do better? We talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly about field schools on today’s episode. Transcripts For rough...

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? We discuss these topics on this episode. Leave your own comments at www.archpodnet.com . Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www....

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 used for years were closing. What do you do after that happens? The obvious answer is find a new supplier, but sometimes it’s not that easy… Transcripts For...

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 need passion to be an archaeologist? Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/283 Links We couldn’...

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 journey in 2018 to transition into the private sector. With her humble beginnings at Moorpark College, she has now established herself as a professional arc...

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 best way to get out of a situation safely. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/281 Blogs and Res...

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 options to do just that on today’s episode. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/280 Blogs and...

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? Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/279 Links REI Navigation Classes & Events Gnara GoFly Pants Snapfish Photo Book Suunto MC-2 Pro Compass Blogs and Resour...

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 CRM. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/278 Links Richie’s GoFundMe Blogs and Resources: Bill...

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. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/277 Blogs and Resources: Bill White: Succinct Research Doug Rocks-MacQueen: Doug’s Archaeology Chris Webster: DI...

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 in other areas that there are a lot of different ways to do the same thing and they are all right. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to ht...

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 paper and damage assessments in general on today’s episode. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/...

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-site This was the former site of a Standard Oil facility and the ground is contaminated. Archaeologists filed class action lawsuit against CRM company for exposing them and not having adequ...

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 into practice all the time. Many systems sure sound a lot like the Spartan apella - ‘This is not a system for popular decision making, it is a system for co...

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 pressing of mysteries… Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/272 Links Cultural Resources Archaeology T...

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. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/271 Links CRM Arch Podcast Episode 270: https://www.archpodnet.com/...

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 what goes into winning, and losing, one. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/270 Blogs and Re...

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 while to happen? Like a sore back? Sore knees? Is that a worker’s comp claim? If you think the job is causing your increasing pain, who do you tell? We talk abo...

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! Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/268 Follow Our Panelists On Twitter Bill @succinctbill ; Doug @openaccessarch ; Andrew @AndrewKinkella , Chris W @Archeowebby,...