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Archaeology and the 2025 Section 106 Hearings - CRMArch 322

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Then we discuss the recent Section 106 hearing held on October 29, 2025 by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Full Committee Hearing to Examine the Section 106 Consultation Process Under the National Historic Preservation ActThe show hosts discuss a must-see senate hearing that reveals much about the Section 106 process, how clear communication can improve things, and that legislators, tribes, and archaeologists all believe historic preservation is important.

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Government shutdown and CRM - CRMArch 321

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On today’s podcast, we talk about the ongoing Federal government shutdown and its impacts on CRM and academia. We discuss the complications that arise when government contracts with universities have no federal administrators, the effects of furloughs on CRM compliance work, and how you can help the furloughed federal archaeologists. Despite the adverse effects, there is the potential for a backlog of work that needs to get done once the government opens again. This could mean work for CRMers across the country. The show hosts are taking on topics that are causing adverse effects on CRM and the rest of our country in ways that none of us can predict. Listen and stay informed.

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Making Your CRM Job Better: Improving the Workplace with Shrewd Choices - CRMArch 320

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Today Heather and Andrew discuss how to improve the CRM workplace by asking for what you deserve while not going overboard. Thread the finest of needles with us today and try not to fall off the tightrope!

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Are CRM companies too cheap? - Getting reimbursements - CRMArch 319

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When it is okay to ask for a reimbursement for using your own equipment in the field? Today the hosts discuss the complexities of getting reimbursed for using your own vehicle, getting food allowance, and what the company is required to provide. We will also talk about the difficulties of navigating university reimbursement processes that comes with running an archaeological field school.

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The Hosts at Their Day Jobs: A Day in the Life of Andrew, Doug, and Heather - CRMArch 317

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Today the hosts focus their acerbic wit and wry humor inward as they explore a “Day in the Life.” What does Andrew actually do all day? What about Heather and Doug? Find out what’s currently happening in their professional lives.

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Career Advice for an Aspiring Archeologist in the Military - CRMArch 316

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Today we answer a question from a listener who is an active duty pilot for the US Airforce looking for advice on how to prepare herself for a career in archaeology once her military obligations are satisfied. This discussion and the advice that results is useful for: 1) those interested in transitioning to graduate school for archaeology with a nonarchaeology degree; 2) second career aspiring archaeologists; and 3) military members interested in becoming an archaeologist.

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Dispelling Myths - CRMArch 315

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In today’s episode, Bill, Doug and Heather discuss a variety of long held perspectives or are they myths… the responsibility of academia to CRM and vise versa… and whether the new cohort of CRM professionals have a point in all their, well consternations.

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The Art of References - CRMArch 314

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There is in deed an art to references! Writing, reviewing or requesting references is not as simple as it may seem, but when done well and intentionally, they can serve as a useful metric. If you are a student pursuing references for scholarships, graduate school or your first job, this podcast will help you better understand how and who to request a reference from and how to pave the way for references that will bolster your chance at success. Professors and hiring managers, we have plenty for you as well from deciphering the “secret language”, as Andrew coins it, to how to how and who you should be providing references for.

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Mitigating Illness and Preventative Health - CRMArch 313

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NotMitigating illness as an archaeologist is tricky no matter where you are at in your career. This job takes a toll on you physically and leaves little room for R&R let alone the penalties that come with resting when you are an on call employee. Andrew and the sickly Heather, with her best “Kathleen Turner” voice, consider how to mitigate illness before and during the field and care for yourself regardless of budget. Stay safe and well out there fellow archs!es

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Diversifying Your Geographical Skill Set - CRMArch 312

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Ever wonder how difficult it is to work in other states in the US and if it makes sense to take opportunities in different geographies? This episode explores how to diversify your geographical skill set that will in turn improve your short and long term employment prospects. Each state has their own set of requirements, some are much more stringent than others. However, putting in the time early in your career may be the best time to expand your archaeological-geographical footprint. We will discuss why this is the case and how to improve your marketability as a CRM professional.

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The Potential Future of Vocational Training and Technical Workforce in CRM - Part 2 - CRMArch 311

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We take the conversation we started last episode regarding vocational training of a technical workforce in CRM a little further. Bill provides an excellent perspective on the current role of the academic world in the CRM profession. How the current projections of future student populations provides both a bleak potential for growing numbers of new archaeologists and the promise for job security. This is an interesting perspective considering the current uncertainty looming in our discipline. Finally, is a rethinking of the original Airlie House an answer to what ails us? Tune in to find out and to learn how to educate yourself on the future of CRM!

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The Potential Future of Vocational Training and Technical Workforce in CRM - Ep 310

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Is there room for vocational training of a technical workforce in CRM? This episode considers the potential benefits of welcoming skilled labor to our discipline and how it could allow for more specialized trade skills, serve as a gateway to additional training and allow for each valuable component of our discipline to employ the skills they have worked so hard to develop.

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How to whistle-blow, protect your online activity and increase your Netflix Library! - CRMArch 309

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With changes happening in CRM that might necessitated more whistle-blowing in the future we take a look at the tools and processes needed to successfully whistle-blow. With the nice side affect of learning how to increase how many shows you can watch on streaming services.

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The Sunnyside? - CRMArch 308

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During these uncertain times in our discipline, it is easy and understandable to be assuming the worst. However, in order to ride any storm, it is important to have a broad perspective and prepare for all outcomes. On this episode, Andrew and Heather consider various perspectives of the current state of CRM in light of the most recent executive orders and the laying off of federal archaeologists. We consider both the shadowy and sunny side of the proverbial CRM street and provide some potential avenues of action.

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Section 106 goes to court? What do the recent changes to NEPA and NHPA mean for CRM? - CRMArch 307

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The crew discusses the recent changes to NEPA and NHPA and how these job creation programs for lawyers will affect CRM… or not.

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Executive Orders and Impact on CRM - CRMArch 306

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What is the future of CRM in the United States? There is a myriad of reasons why professional archaeologists might be pondering this question. Recently, many are wondering how the Executive Orders newly signed by President Trump will impact both the implementation and business of historic preservation. The CRM podcast hosts are joined by Spencer Pelton of the Substack newsletter Social Stigma and author of some insightful articles about this very subject. This podcast is a must listen for anyone concerned about what these EOs will mean for our profession and interested in a consideration of the facts and potential solutions.

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  • For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/306

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CA Fires and Federal Assistance - CRMArch 305

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In Episode 305, the podcasters discuss the lamentably destructive fires currently ablaze in Los Angeles and CRM’s response to this disaster. We talk about how rebuilding from this tremendous loss of life and property will address historic properties and archaeological deposits despite the State of California’s robust regulatory frameworks. This episode is a must for anyone doing cultural resource management in the United States in the wake of a natural disaster.

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  • For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/305

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2025 New Year's Resolutions! - CRMArch 304

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The crew discuses their New Years Resolutions, past and present.

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BS at the beginning, BS at the end. How to Recognize IT before it's too late - CRMArch 303

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When a project or relationship starts poorly, it usually ends poorly. The panelist discuss how to recognize problems early in projects, relationships, and more.

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How Will the Next 4 Years Change CRM? - CRMArch 302

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As the old adage goes, the one constant in life is change. How we react and prepare for change can make the difference in how it impacts our life -negatively or positively. This is part 1 of a 2 part series on how the next US presidential administration may affect the future of archaeology. Part 1 focuses on the academic side of our discipline; part 2 on CRM. Change is inevitable but growth is optional. How will you react?

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