Wayspotters - A Niantic Wayfarer Podcast

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On this episode of the Wayspotters Podcast, the boys dig into the topic of the Wayfarer level being lowered in Ingress from 10 to 8 what the ramifications might be. Also, they discuss what we really from from the forum in 2025. Make sure to stick around for Tales from Canada. Sit back and enjoy! ✅ Wayfarer News! ✅ Topic #1 - Level drops, are they actually a good thing? ✅ Topic #2 - What the For...

Hey all - Special broadcast by Wayfarer ambassadors SeaPrincessHNB and Ellijusttrying. Applications for Wayfarer Ambassadors are now open! These Ambassadors are here to talk about their experiences as Ambassadors and what make a good Ambassador. We're calling you! Click the link below to get started! ⁠https://community.wayfarer.nianticlabs.com/t/wayfarer-ambassador-program-2025/69990⁠ Your Hosts -...

On this weeks episode, the boys welcome you to Season 4! Jamal talks about going rogue and the dangers that can cause for the map. We have some new sounders and bits and a voicemail from SerAmanda. Do you want to be a Wayfarer Ambassador? Apply here: https://community.wayfarer.nianticlabs.com/t/wayfarer-ambassador-program-2025/69990 Also in Topic #2 Chris makes a promise! Make sure to stick around...

On this episode of the Wayspotters Podcast, the boys finish out season 3 (thank you), they go over the new landing page for Wayfarer and review the awesome survey conducted by Friend of the show PkmntrainerJ. Make sure to stick around for Tales from Canada. Sit back and enjoy! ✅ Wayfarer News! ✅ Topic #1 - The New Landing Page ✅ Topic #2 - GO Fest 2024 Survey ✅ Tales from Canada ✅ Wayspots of...

On this weeks episode, the boys talk about your Wayfaerer rating and how much it really means. Also they dig into upgrades and if they mean as much as tell used to. Does eMiLy play a part in how you look at your upgrades? Make sure to stick around for One's Gotta Go, they get into New Years Traditions and the Dad Jokes! ✅ Wayfarer News ✅ Topic #1 - How much does your rating really matter? ✅ Top...

On this episode of the Wayspotters Podcast, the boys wrap up the year with what's on their wish list for Christmas. Our list is long for Santa Tintino Sit back and enjoy! ✅ Wayfarer News! ✅ Topic #1 - Things We Want From Niantic For Christmas ✅ Topic #2 - Our goals for 2025 ✅ Christmas Dinner! ✅ Wayspots of the week ✅ Coal this Week ✅Dad Jokes! Your Hosts - Jamal Harvey and Chris Bell Episo...

On this weeks episode, the boys talk about the Niantic Wayfarer Forum. 2.0 shall we say. For those who celebrate... Merry Christmas! Make sure to stick around for One's Gotta Go and the Dad Jokes! ✅ Wayfarer News ✅ Topic #1 - The Wayfarer Forum ✅ Topic #2 - Frequently Asked questions on the Forum ✅ Ones Gotta go - Christmas Icons ✅Wayspots/Coal of the Week ✅ Dad Jokes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On this episode of the Wayspotters Podcast, the boys do a recap of this years Spotify Wrapped. Thank you all for listening! We love and appreciate you all very much. Also we go over a few "Did you know" questions. Make sure you stick around for "Tales from Canada" and the Dad Jokes! Sit back and enjoy! ✅ Wayfarer News! ✅ Topic #1 - Spotify Wrapped ✅ Topic #2 - Did You Know? ✅ Mailbag ✅ Tails...

On this weeks episode, the boys talk about a possible missing ML bot aka eMiLy. Also dig in to a listeners email and it turns in to a great discussion. Make sure to stick around for One's Gotta Go and the Dad Jokes! ✅ Wayfarer News ✅ Topic #1 - Gimmie back my eMiLy ✅ Topic #2 - Follow up on Memorial Benches ✅ Ones Gotta go - Famous Actresses ✅Wayspots/Coal of the Week ✅ Dad Jokes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On this episode of the Wayspotters Podcast, the boys finally talk about memorial benches! Chris decided not to put the topic...again finally. Get your tin foil hat ready! Do you think Niantic is spying on us? Chris has a hilarious rant for the people. Sit back and enjoy! ✅ Wayfarer News! ✅ Topic #1 - Memorial Benches ✅ Topic #2 - Is Niantic spying on us? ✅ Tails From Canada - Zamboni Edition...

On this weeks episode, the boys talk about the Boston queue and Jamal's initial impression of the nominations and offers some advice. Jamal put out a call to 10 countries not names USA or Canada. He wants to know how your Wayfarer experience is going. Hit his like, his DM's are always open. There was some new from Niantic that came in after recording time, so there is a cut in for you! Make sure t...

On this episode of the Wayspotters Podcast, the boys discuss the finishing touches on another Wayfarer Challenge. They review their personal stats as well as the good the bad and the ugly from the challenge. Sit back and enjoy! ✅ Wayfarer News! ✅ TOPIC #1 - Recapping the Challenge ✅ TOPIC #2 - Mail Bag ✅ Wayspots of the week ✅ Coal this Week ✅Dad Jokes! Your Hosts - Jamal Harvey and Chris Be...

On this weeks episode, We have special guests! SerAmanda, Agent X, Elffromspace and LilPoundcake! We had a wide ranging discussion varying from when does an acceptable nomination go from good to bad, to restaurants and churches to BATMAN! Oh yeah, we also NianticThibs recent clarification on Power Spots! Make sure to stick around for One's Gotta Go and the Dad Jokes! ✅ Wayfarer News ✅ Topic #1 -...

On this episode of the Wayspotters Podcast, the boys discuss the latest Wayfarer Challenge. This time it's edits in the field. They talk about the good and the areas of opportunity, plus we predict there will be some shenanigans from the explorers. Sit back and enjoy! ✅ Wayfarer News! ✅ TOPIC #1 - Wayfarer Challenge ✅ TOPIC #2 - Jamal did a thing ✅ Tales from Canada ✅ Wayspots of the week ✅...

On this weeks episode, The boys talk about the new Niantic Survey. Did you get it? Did you have problems with it? If you're in Germany or Japan chances are you did. They go through all 17 questions and give their opinions and perspectives. Make sure to stick around for One's Gotta Go and the Dad Jokes! ✅ Wayfarer News ✅ Topic #1 -Did you get your survey? ✅ Ones Gotta go - KatetheKonz Edition ✅...

On this episode of the Wayspotters Podcast, the boys jumped on the hot topics of 1) Pool and 2) Bad Supporting Photos. Let's talk supporting photos people... You need to do these correctly! Please. Chris has a great "Tales from Canada segment" Is really cool. No pun intended. Sit back and enjoy! ✅ Wayfarer News! - plus a bonus break in segment. ✅ TOPIC #1 - Pools ✅ TOPIC #2 - Supporting Photos...

On this weeks episode, The boys jump in the wayback machine and give you a couple flashbacks from pervious episodes. Is that a Lachlan voice we hear? Once and maybe for good, Jamal explains what "What's a few meters" means. Make sure to stick around for One's Gotta Go and the Dad Jokes! ✅ Wayfarer News ✅ Topic #1 - 99 Problems, but Chris ain't one ✅ TOPIC #2 - What's a few meters, EXPLAINED ✅...

On this episode of the Wayspotters Podcast, the boys grab a little flame and put it to the feet of Niantic. They get down and dirty on the pros and cons of following the directions on removal or repurposing POI's. Is eMiLy to blame? Sit back and enjoy! ✅ Wayfarer News! ✅ TOPIC #1 - Acceptance Criteria vs Removal Criteria ✅ Tales from Canada ✅ Wayspots of the week ✅ Coal this Week ✅Dad Jokes!...

On this weeks episode, The boys talk about eMily, and if she is spoiling the community. Also, they talk about AMA's and if we need them any longer. Make sure to stick around for One's Gotta Go and the Dad Jokes! ✅ Wayfarer News ✅ Topic #1 - Has eMiLy spoiled the community? ✅ TOPIC #2 - AMA? ✅ Ones Gotta go - Canadian Pop Edition ✅Wayspot/Coal of the Week ✅ Dad Jokes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On this episode of the Wayspotters Podcast, the boys go in for round #2 on Scaniverse, this week they've had time to play with it and are able to offer some really good advise and tips. Also, what's the deal with the Wayfarer Challenges? Did we miss one? Hmmmm, tune in! Sit back and enjoy! ✅ Wayfarer News! ✅ TOPIC #1 - Scaniverse and their Gaussians ✅TOPIC #2 - Wayfarer Challenge Where Art Thou...

On this weeks episode, The boys talk continue the conversation about the Niantic inclusion of Powerspots. We're starting to come to terms with what they are, but that doesn't mean we like that they don't meet criteria. All this and more! Make sure to stick around for One's Gotta Go! ✅ Wayfarer News ✅ Topic #1 - The biggest HEEL turn ever. ✅ TOPIC #2 - What is Scaniverse? ✅ Ones Gotta go - TV C...

On this episode of the Wayspotters Podcast, the boys really dive into the new Powerspots! Like what the heck are these things and where did they come from? Chris has a lot to say about them and goes on a 5 and a half minute rant on them, it's epic! Make sure you listen to it. Sit back and enjoy! ✅ Wayfarer News! What a mess man, what a mess! ✅ TOPIC #1 - Pokémon GO Power Spots ✅ EPIC RANT OF TH...

On this weeks episode, The boys talk getting back to basics! Schools across the world are in session and so is Wayfarer school! All this and more! Make sure to stick around for One's Gotta Go! ✅ Wayfarer News ✅ Topic #1 - Top #10 ✅ TOPIC #2 - Basic Criteria ✅ Ones Gotta go - Cartoon Sons ✅Wayspot/Coal of the Week ✅ Dad Jokes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your Hosts - Jamal Harvey and Chris Bell E...

On this episode of the Wayspotters Podcast, the boys talk remind everyone about the plug-ins! Such helpful tools to use and they are SAFE! News: Per WoodWose, there's been a map update - go check it out. HEY!! Where did “blocks emergency services" go??? Sit back and enjoy! ✅ Wayfarer News! ✅ Map Update? ✅ TOPIC #1 - The Updated “Report Pokéstop Screen ✅ TOPIC #2 Plug-Ins ✅ Wayspots of the wee...