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Wayspotters - A Niantic Wayfarer Podcast

Join hosts Jamal Harvey and Chris Bell for a weekly podcast dedicated to the Wide World of Niantic Wayfarer! Niantic Wayfarer provides the Points of Interests (POIs) that make these games run: Pokémon Go, Pikmin Bloom, Monster Hunter & More! Find us! On X (Formally Twitter) @wayspotters At our Website -> www.wayspotters.com On Instagram @wayspotterspodcast On TikTok @imakewayspots On YouTube @wayspotterspodcast Also available on pokemonprofessor.com

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91:54

200. OPR We Going to do Both?

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2025/11/16

Welcome to a milestone episode of the Wayspotters Podcast! This week, Jamal and Chris celebrate Episode TWO HUNDRED with reflections, news, community moments, and a look toward the future of Wayfinding.The boys take a moment to thank the listeners whose support made this milestone possible. With podcast statistics showing that most shows never make it past Episode 20, reaching 200 episodes is a huge achievement. Highlights from the past two years: Wayspotters launched on January 9th, 2022,

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72:48

199. Wayfinder Wishlist

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2025/11/09

On this week’s episode of the Wayspotters Podcast… We’re diving deep into the Wayfinder Wishlist — the features and fixes we wish Niantic would bring to Wayfarer. After reading through the latest AMA and the 2026 Roadmap, we’ve got ideas that didn’t make the cut… but probably should have. We’re talking about: Full game visibility across all Niantic titles on the new Wayfarer map Smarter duplicate detection powered by eMiLy? Reviewer reputation stats and accuracy feedback

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136:08

198. Did We Actually Learn Anything?

Wayspotters - A Niantic Wayfarer Podcast ·

2025/11/02

In this episode, Chris and Jamal break down Niantic’s latest Wayfarer AMA — and ask the big question: did we actually learn anything new?The hosts review key updates like the upcoming Wayfarer Map and Web Submissions, giving Wayfinders more control to view, filter, and submit nominations directly online. They also discuss the return of “Generic Business” rejections, the promise of better reviewer education in 2026, and the ongoing mystery behind that claimed 99% accuracy rate. It’s not all bad

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77:19

197. The Future Is on the Corner

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2025/10/26

This week, Jamal and Chris dive into one of the most unexpected Wayfarer updates we’ve seen in a while — Niantic’s new “Street Corner and Bus Stop Experiment” happening in France, Italy, and Spain.The guys break down: What these new “Niantic-generated” Wayspots mean for the Wayfarer system. Whether this is a bug, a test, or a hint of a larger criteria change. How this experiment could affect reviewers and nominators, especially when it comes to “generic” locations or player

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84:06

196 . Inquiring Minds Want to Know

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2025/10/19

This week, Jamal and Chris dive into the latest Wayfarer updates and tackle some spicy community topics head-on. They discuss Tintino’s long-awaited post about test Wayspots in France, Italy, and Spain, and the recent Pokémon GO level rebalance that (thankfully) didn’t change Wayfarer access.The boys also revisit last week’s conversation about the Wayfarer forums — clarifying their stance on why sometimes it’s best for new Explorers to “lurk before you leap.” They call for more tact and positivity

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97:01

195. New Explorers, New Stories

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2025/10/12

This week, Jamal and Chris welcome two brand-new explorers to the Wayfarer family — xSpaceBarx and DarkerSolstice!They share what it’s like getting started in Wayfarer — the wins, the bumps, and how they found their rhythm. Plus, they bring their own Coal and Wayspot of the Week! Stick around for: ✅ Spatial / Scopely News ✅ Meet Our New Friends ✅ Hot Topics ✅ One’s Gotta Go — TV Shows Edition ✅ Wayspots / Coal of the Week ✅ Dad Jokes (of course!) 🎧 Show Credits Hosts: Jamal Harvey & Chris

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73:50

194. Best in Class

Wayspotters - A Niantic Wayfarer Podcast ·

2025/10/05

On this week's episode, the boys talk dig into the two biggest pieces of new that have dropped in the last few months. Recognition email and the 202-2026 road map that includes a MAP! Eeek! We're excited. Make sure to stick around for the Tales from Canada and the Dad Jokes! ✅ Spatial/Scopely News ✅ Wayfarer Recognition Emails ✅Roadmap ✅Wayspots/Coal of the Week ✅ Dad Jokes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your Hosts - Jamal Harvey and

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70:01

193. Mapping the Margins

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2025/09/28

On this week's episode, the boys talk about the economy behind Wayfarer. Do people really get mad when Niantic/Scopely make money? They also talk about accessibility and if it's the responsibility of Pokémon Go or Wayfarer.Make sure to stick around for the Tales from Canada and the Dad Jokes! ✅ Spatial/Scopely News ✅ The Economics of Wayspots ✅Wayfarer and Accessibility ✅ One's Gotta Go - Nominations ✅Wayspots/Coal of the Week ✅ Dad

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64:08

192. Don’t Know What You Got

Wayspotters - A Niantic Wayfarer Podcast ·

2025/09/21

On this week's episode, the boys talk about our friend and your friend and friend of the show... eMiLy, lots and lots about eMiLy. All this and more! Make sure to stick around for the Tales from Canada and the Dad Jokes! ✅ Spatial/Scopely News ✅ Did we take eMiLy for granted? ✅Ways to avoid an eMiLy rejection ✅ Tales from Canada?? ✅Wayspots/Coal of the Week ✅ Dad Jokes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your Hosts - Jamal Harvey and Chris

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80:17

191. Mind Games & Grid Wars

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2025/09/14

On this weeks episode, the boys talk about discuss Reviewing Psychology, why one reviewer may see something completely different than another reviewer. Also thy dip their toes into the dark side of S2 cells. All this and more! Make sure to stick around for One's Gotta Go and the Dad Jokes!Are you enjoying the video content? Send us a message and let us know! ✅ Spatial/Scopley News ✅The Psychology of Reviewing ✅ The Dark Side of S2 Cells ✅ Ones Gotta Go! - 90's One Hit Wonders ✅Wayspots/Coal

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66:19

190. Cleanup Aisle 4

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2025/09/07

On this week's episode, the boys talk about the reasons for removing POI's from the map. Good? Bad? Problematic? Confusing? Also, there was a post on social media about an Explorer getting banned for ten years. Chris digs in to the details. All this and more! Make sure to stick around for the Tales from Canada and the Dad Jokes! ✅ Spatial/Scopely News ✅ If not remove, why remove button? ✅TEN years? ✅ Tales from Canada?? ✅Wayspots/Coal of the Week ✅ Dad

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78:48

189. Bridging the Gap

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2025/08/31

On this weeks episode, the boys talk about discuss Niantic/Scopely's decision to repurpose powerspots in India and Indonesia into Pokestops and Gyms. Will this throw off the blanace of power on the map? We are joined my Agent X and he weighs in as an expert on all things rural. Make sure to stick around for One's Gotta Go and the Dad Jokes! ✅ Spatial/Scopley News ✅ Did Niantic just repurpose? ✅ The Rural Divide in Wayfarer ✅ Ones Gotta go - Snack Cakes ✅Wayspots/Coal of the Week ✅ Dad

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70:09

188. Where The Wayfarers Are

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2025/08/24

On this week's episode, Chris hands some friendly tips to the new group of PoGo players that have found the forum recently. Also the boys talk about Power Spots and "gasp" S2 Cells! All this and more! Make sure to stick around for the Tales from Canada and the Dad Jokes! And the world premier of the new coal of the week song. ✅ Spatial/Scopely News ✅ Tips for the new PoGO crowd ✅Power Spots and Niantic Review Duplication ✅ Tales from Canada ✅Wayspots/Coal of the Week ✅ Dad

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80:36

187. Redrum

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2025/08/17

On this weeks episode, the boys talk about discuss how to get help with your nominations and if that's cheating. Also, how many people do you need to be social? We debut the Agent X production, A banger of a sone. "What a few meters between friends" Make sure to stick around for One's Gotta Go and the Dad Jokes! ✅ Spatial/Scopley News ✅ Topic #1 - Getting Help with Your Nominations ✅ Topic #2 - Crowd Control ✅ Ones Gotta go - Playoffs ✅Wayspots/Coal of the Week ✅ Dad

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76:53

186 . If I Wish Upon a Star

Wayspotters - A Niantic Wayfarer Podcast ·

2025/08/10

On this week's episode, Chris reminds the class that multi-accounting is bad. He also lists out a "wish-list" for Scopely plus he makes the case of a new map! Make sure to stick around for the Tales from Canada and the Dad Jokes! And the world premier of the song "It's not that far, get out of your car". ✅ Spatial/Scopely News ✅ A Wish List For Scopely ✅ Tales from Canada ✅Wayspots/Coal of the Week ✅ Dad Jokes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your Hosts -

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75:19

185. Help Me, Help You

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2025/08/03

On this weeks episode, the boys talk about talk about the level cap dropping, on going Scopely education and the need for a PoGO POI map. Make sure to stick around for One's Gotta Go and the Dad Jokes! ✅ Spatial/Scopley News ✅ Topic #1 - Educate me ✅ Topic #2 - I can't see without a map ✅ Ones Gotta go - Convenient Stores ✅Wayspots/Coal of the Week ✅ Dad Jokes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your Hosts - Jamal Harvey and Chris Bell Episode 185Writer -

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01:01:49

184. On The Inside

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2025/07/27

On this week's episode, Chris gets passionate about indoor nominations and gives a few tips and tricks about how to get them approved. Chris also goes on a mini rant. It's good. Make sure to stick around for the Tales from Canada and the Dad Jokes!✅ Spatial/Scopley News✅ Topic #1 - Tips for Nominating Indoors✅ Tales from Canada✅Wayspots/Coal of the Week✅ Dad Jokes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Your Hosts - Jamal Harvey and Chris BellEpisode 184

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01:07:56

183. ChatGPTFarer

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2025/07/20

On this weeks episode, the boys talk about Wayfinders using ChatGPT for Title, Descriptions and Supporting information. Do you think this is a good idea? Have you done it? Will you do it in the future? Also, we talk for the last time about neighborhood signs. Make sure to stick around for One's Gotta Go and the Dad Jokes!✅ Spatial/Scopley News✅ Topic #1 - Real or Nah?✅ Topic #2 - Listener Email✅ Ones Gotta go - Sub Sandwiches✅Wayspots/Coal of the Week✅ Dad

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01:02:18

182. Call Me An Influencer

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2025/07/13

On this week's episode, the boys ask the question, are they influencers? Chris has another epic rant and he might be right. Some strong takes on this episode. You may want to listen twice to make sure you didn't miss anything. Make sure to stick around for the Dad Jokes!✅ Spatial/Scopley News✅ Topic #1 - I saw the sign✅ Topic # 2 Chris rants!✅Wayspots/Coal of the Week✅ Dad Jokes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Your Hosts - Jamal Harvey and Chris

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01:17:29

181. Deep End of the Pool

Wayspotters - A Niantic Wayfarer Podcast ·

2025/07/06

On this weeks episode, the boys talk about suggestions to improve Wayfarer. Chris goes off on a mini rant and Jamal tries to give suggestions for writing supporting information.Make sure to stick around for One's Gotta Go and the Dad Jokes!✅ Spatial/Scopley News✅ Topic #1 - I Have Suggestions!✅ Topic #2 - Supporting Statement Cheat Sheet✅ Ones Gotta go - 90's Cartoons✅Wayspots/Coal of the Week✅ Dad Jokes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Your Hosts - Jamal

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