The Mappyist Hour - Episode 1

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Mappiest Hour! Hosts Tee Barr and Silas Toms kick things off by sharing their "accidental" journeys into the world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)—from 90s Excel macros in DC to water resource policy in Northern California. In this episode, the duo explores the intersection of ancient history and modern tech, discussing how LiDAR is revolutionizing archaeology by uncovering lost Maya cities in the jungle. They also dive into a debate on "Geospatial Big Data," the transition from desktop clicking to Python scripting, and the real-world frustrations of data silos in city government.