The CRM Archaeology Podcast

The concept of "good faith effort" is discussed a lot in archaeology. Archaeologists are required to survey and record cultural resources to the best of their ability or, using a good faith effort. What does this mean? How do you define it? We also talk about artifacts and other aspects of site recording and ask the question, "is everything important?" Links ACHP - Meeting Reasonable and Good Fait...

On today's show we talk to Dina Rivera about her work with the Ethics Database and social media at the Register of Professional Archaeologists. Do you use the database? Let us know! Links RPA Ethics Database at the RPA Follow Our Panelists On Twitter Bill @succinctbill ; Doug @openaccessarch ; Stephen @processarch ; Bill A. @archaeothoughts ; Chris W @Archeowebby, @DIGTECHLLC , and @ArchPodNet Blo...

On today's episode Chris, Stephen and Doug talk about the responsibility of recording history as it's happening around us. As the US explodes in protest over the murder of George Floyd archaeologists are wondering what to do about contentious history. What do we do with all the statues that really should come down? What do we do about the graffiti that is being created right now that represents th...

Today, the CRM Archaeology Podcast has the distinct honor of having as our guest cohost, Dr. Thomas King. Dr. King has been a giant in the field of heritage and cultural resource management for over 50 years and has not only been responsible for the education of countless students of CRM through his prolific authorship, but has had a hand in many of the laws and regulations we as CRM practitioners...

For this episode, host Doug Rocks-Macqueen proposed a hypothetical scenario: It is 2030, a cataclysmic event has destroy most of the country and now we are rebuilding our society. As one of the few remaining archaeologists the new government has tasked you with rebuilding CRM – new laws, new methods, anything goes, how would you do? We all do our best to understand and interpret this scenario. Lin...

We recorded this episode on Chris' birthday and for his birthday his wife got him the new Bose Frames Alto audio sunglasses. That sparked off a conversation about headphone and speaker policies on excavations and during survey. We also have Doug tell us how archaeology and archaeologists are fairing in the UK during the Coronavirus lock-down and social distancing. Links Bose Frames Follow Our Pane...

When we pull out of the Coronavirus situation, if we do this year, we’re still going to be in a recession. How will businesses cope? How will field technicians and Shovelbums cope? It’s a complicated question and we try to provide some answers on this episode. Follow Our Panelists On Twitter Bill @succinctbill ; Doug @openaccessarch ; Stephen @processarch ; Bill A. @archaeothoughts ; Chris W @Arch...

As we move into a new world for many of us, probably all of us, we have to learn to live not only with new restrictions, but, with a potentially changed world on the other side of all this. Whether many people die, businesses fail, or it’s business as usual we need to prepare. How are you preparing for life during, and, on the other side of this pandemic? Follow Our Panelists On Twitter Bill @succ...

For the first two segments we talk about the differences between what field techs expect from a job and what an employer expects from a field tech. Related to that are the actual expectations that each should have. In the final segment we talk about the graduate student strike at University of California Universities. Links http://www.succinctresearch.com/which-college-courses-helped-my-archaeolog...

This week we talk about retirement strategies and whether it’s even possible TO retire for professional archaeology. If you make it to the age where you have enough investment income or retirement has your body also made it? What are some alternative strategies? Links Our Rich Journey Blog Playing With Fire - Calculator Stash Follow Our Panelists On Twitter Bill @succinctbill ; Doug @openaccessarc...

Responding to a listener email about a facebook post, the hosts discuss what to do about found artifacts. Whether you’re an archaeologist or not an archaeologist there are protocols you should follow if you find something that isn’t yours. Follow Our Panelists On Twitter Bill @succinctbill ; Doug @openaccessarch ; Stephen @processarch ; Bill A. @archaeothoughts ; Chris W @Archeowebby, @DIGTECHLLC...

Wage discrimination in professional archaeology is something that nearly all of us have experienced. Today we bring on a guest to talk about a specific experience that she had and is currently working though. Follow Our Panelists On Twitter Bill @succinctbill ; Doug @openaccessarch ; Stephen @processarch ; Bill A. @archaeothoughts ; Chris W @Archeowebby, @DIGTECHLLC , and @ArchPodNet Blogs: Bill W...

Chris Webster and Bill White sit down at the 2020 Society for Historical and Underwater Archaeology annual meeting in Boston, MA and have a chat about the conference and other issues. One thing we needed to talk about was mental health. There have been a few tragedies associated with the APN hosts in the last few months and we need people to know that while we aren’t therapists we are here if you...

It’s the beginning of a new year! We talk about what the coming year looks life for CRM and our 2020 goals. Follow Our Panelists On Twitter Bill @succinctbill ; Doug @openaccessarch ; Stephen @processarch ; Bill A. @archaeothoughts ; Chris W @Archeowebby, @DIGTECHLLC , and @ArchPodNet Blogs: Bill White: Succinct Research Doug Rocks-MacQueen: Doug’s Archaeology Stephen Wagner: Process - Opinions on...

We continue our deep dive into a lengthy listener email with a discussion about what a job in archaeology looks like. What's the difference between a job and a career? What should you look for if you're trying to get a job in archaeology when it comes to graduate programs? We start, though, with a few comments from a twitter follower about episode 178. Follow Our Panelists On Twitter Bill @succinc...

As we've always requested sometimes we actually get letters into the show! One such letter was sent to Doug and we answer just a couple of those questions on this show. Those questions revolve around the thought of a prestigious CRM University and what are some of the better CRM programs out there. Also, we talk about the new Registered Archaeologist certification from the RPA and the new standard...

As a response to some recent conversations in social media the CRM Arch podcast crew welcomes new co-host Heather McDaniel to discuss what it takes to create a union. What skills would those people need? Is it possible? We also talk about some site form recording issues and what the word “historic” means. Follow Our Panelists On Twitter Bill @succinctbill ; Doug @openaccessarch ; Stephen @processa...

Doug and Bill White start out this episode by talking about Bill's time at the American Cultural Resources Conference held in Spokane, WA for 2019. One of the discussion panels Bill was on was related to CRM training and experience and started to center around the effectiveness of field schools. They end with a discussion about the effectiveness of this podcast. Links ACRA Follow Our Panelists On...

We’ve seen the question of how to translate your archaeology skills a lot lately. Probably because “Winter is Coming” and people are looking for work in the off season. In this episode, Chris takes his Team Black webinar and discusses how to translate the skills from archaeology into the “real world”. Links https://archcert.black Follow Our Panelists On Twitter Bill @succinctbill ; Doug @openacces...

Did you know that many schools have a deadline for the next school year of some time this December? What abut calling the professor you want to work with? There is a lot you need to know and Berkeley Professor and long-time host of this podcast, Dr. Bill White let’s you know the secrets to getting into the school of your choice. Follow Our Panelists On Twitter Bill @succinctbill ; Doug @openaccess...

Masterminds - are they right for CRM? A mastermind group is a group of people that help each other learn and grow. The most beneficial groups have a cost because paying for it makes you attend. What Chris Webster proposes is an affordable mastermind series in four levels that will help advance anyone in the group. Give us your thoughts at chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com Follow Our Panelists On...

We start with a definition of historical archaeology in segment one. The next two segments are about communication in archaeology. Are there really trade secrets? Should we be sharing information as well as business information? Follow Our Panelists On Twitter Bill @succinctbill ; Doug @openaccessarch ; Stephen @processarch ; Bill A. @archaeothoughts ; Chris W @Archeowebby, @DIGTECHLLC , and @Arch...

On this episode we discuss how archaeologists deal with the ubiquity of the mid-20th century trash that we all see around us. What do we do with it? Does 50 years even make sense anymore? What about plastic? Follow Our Panelists On Twitter Bill @succinctbill ; Doug @openaccessarch ; Stephen @processarch ; Bill A. @archaeothoughts ; Chris W @Archeowebby, @DIGTECHLLC , and @ArchPodNet Blogs:Bill Whi...

On today’s show we start with a listener comment about hotel room points. We continue with a discussion of BREXIT and what it will mean for archaeology in the UK. Finally, we talk about taking this podcast to other countries. If you’re interested in starting a version of this show in your country, let us know! LinkseBates Alternative Lodging Episode Find @ArchaeoRPG on all the socials www.archaeor...

We talk a lot about the need for a side hustle in CRM Archaeology. On today's episode we talk to an archaeologist from Australia that now lives and works in the U.S. and is also a driver for Uber. He's a senior archaeologist and is making it work. Links Paul’s Blog Follow Our Panelists On Twitter Bill @succinctbill ; Doug @openaccessarch ; Stephen @processarch ; Bill A. @archaeothoughts ; Chris W...