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  • 208. Is Wayfarer Easier Now?

    208. Is Wayfarer Easier Now?
    Jan 11 2026
    This week, Jamal & Chris dig into the first recorded episode of 2026 and the Season 4 finale! We look back at the incredible growth of the show over the past four years and share what’s ahead for Season 5. Then we break down the surprising Wayfarer update that caused years-old failed uploads to suddenly appear in Niantic review — some only half-uploaded — and what this means for reviewers. We also share our personal 2026 Wayfarer commitments, including Chris’ push for WDD Top 35, nomination and edit goals, and Jamal’s plan to boost reviews, re-engage positively on the forums, and bring in new guests. Finally, we dive into the growing trend of previously “impossible” nominations getting approved — restaurants, neighborhood signs, barbershops, business artwork — and discuss whether this shift is good for Wayfarer or just blurring the grey areas even more. Here’s What We’re Talking About: Kicking off 2026 with the Season 4 finale Niantic’s “attic clean-out” that released years-old failed uploads What half-uploaded nominations mean for reviewers Chris’ 2026 commitments: WDD Top 35, nominations, edits & more Jamal’s 2026 commitments: daily reviews, forum presence & new guests The rise of “previously impossible” approvals Restaurants, signs, barbershops & business artwork in today’s grey zones What this shift means for the future of Wayfarer Stick around for: ✅ Spatial / Scopely News ✅ Tales From Canada ✅ Wayspots / Coal of the Week ✅ Dad Jokes (of course!) Show Credits Hosts: Jamal Harvey & Chris Bell Writer: Chris Bell Producer: Jamal Harvey Executive Producer: Kate Konz Show Historian: Matty G Recorded: 08 Jan 2026 Published: 11 Jan 2026 Season 4, Episode 52 Contact Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wayspotters@pokemonprofessor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Voicemail / SMS: 704-426-3710 Support the Show Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/PokemonProfessor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wayspotters.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow! Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wayspotterspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wayspotters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@imakewayspots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WayspottersPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitch.tv/pokemonprofessornetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Community & Friends Wayfarer Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠discord.gg/niawayfarer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ German Wayfarer Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠discord.gg/ThTZCZH5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/2241761169257836⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Solstice: 🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify Episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • 📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unsplash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Agent X on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@agentx_wayfinder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chris Bell’s Articles: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pokemongohub.net/post/author/glawhantojar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Niantic Wayfarer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@NianticWayfarer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music CreditsIntro: “Game Over” – Danijel ZamboBreak: Heavy Trap Drum Loops – LoopmastersOutro: “Itty Bitty 8 Bit” – Kevin MacLeodAdditional: Spanish Hard Trap – Steve Oxen Vocal Recordings © Pokémon Professor Network 2025 Pokémon and all respective names © Nintendo 1996–2025. Pokémon GO © Niantic, Inc. Wayspotters & Pokémon Professor Network are not affiliated with Niantic, The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, or Nintendo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 11 min
  • 207. Wayfarer Year in Review Part #2

    207. Wayfarer Year in Review Part #2
    Jan 4 2026
    This week the boys talk about… Part 2 of our 2025 Wayfarer retrospective — where momentum turned into mastery. From the mid-year surge of new Wayfarers to roadmap clarity, recognition, and early automation, the community didn’t just grow… it leveled up. We break down how July through December reshaped reviewing habits, mentorship, and what it really means to Wayfind heading into 2026. Here’s what we’re talking about: The mid-year Wayfarer check-in and how contributors evaluated their own performance Pokémon GO Wayfarer opening to Level 35 and the wave of new reviewers it unleashed How mentorship, Discord guides, and peer coaching became core to community success Why supporting statements evolved from “helpful” to mission-critical Ongoing Scopely speculation — and how the community adapted without official answers The shift from growth to refinement as reviewers focused on quality and efficiency Wayfarer Roadmap 2025–2026, the AMA, and what clarity did for community confidence The rise of recognition emails, reviewer spotlights, and year-end acknowledgments Early signs of automation and how reviewers balanced speed with integrity How 2025 closed with collaboration, preparation, and excitement for 2026 Show Credits Hosts: Jamal Harvey & Chris Bell Writer: Jamal Harvey Producer: Jamal Harvey Executive Producer: Kate Konz Show Historian: Matty G Recorded: December 18, 2025 Published: December 21, 2025 Season 4, Episode 49 Contact Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wayspotters@pokemonprofessor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Voicemail / SMS: 704-426-3710 Support the Show Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/PokemonProfessor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wayspotters.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow! Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wayspotterspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wayspotters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@imakewayspots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WayspottersPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitch.tv/pokemonprofessornetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Community & Friends Wayfarer Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠discord.gg/niawayfarer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ German Wayfarer Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠discord.gg/ThTZCZH5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/2241761169257836⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Solstice: 🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify Episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • 📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unsplash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Agent X on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@agentx_wayfinder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chris Bell’s Articles: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pokemongohub.net/post/author/glawhantojar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Niantic Wayfarer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@NianticWayfarer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music CreditsIntro: “Game Over” – Danijel ZamboBreak: Heavy Trap Drum Loops – LoopmastersOutro: “Itty Bitty 8 Bit” – Kevin MacLeodAdditional: Spanish Hard Trap – Steve Oxen Vocal Recordings © Pokémon Professor Network 2025 Pokémon and all respective names © Nintendo 1996–2025. Pokémon GO © Niantic, Inc. Wayspotters & Pokémon Professor Network are not affiliated with Niantic, The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, or Nintendo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 1 min
  • 206. Wayfarer Year in Review Part #1

    206. Wayfarer Year in Review Part #1
    Dec 28 2025
    On this week’s episode of the Wayspotters Podcast, Jamal and Chris hit rewind on 2025 and take a month-by-month look at how Wayfarer really changed — not just through updates and announcements, but through reviewer behavior, community strategy, and shifting trust in the system. This isn’t a “Niantic did this” or “Scopely did that” episode. It’s about us — the reviewers, nominators, veterans, and newcomers who adapted as the rules stayed mostly the same, but the reality around them didn’t. In Part 1, we cover January through June 2025, including: Reviewer fatigue and growing inconsistency early in the year How supporting info, upgrades, and edits quietly lost trust The moment skepticism replaced benefit-of-the-doubt Community adaptation through Discords, strategy sharing, and mentorship The impact of Niantic’s games business being acquired by Scopely Think of this episode as the Wayfarer yearbook — fewer signatures, more opinions. Here’s what we’re talking about: Why 2025 felt different in Wayfarer — even before anything officially changed Reviewer fatigue, inconsistency, and the rise of “will this pass?” thinking How supporting information became the real battleground The growing distrust in edits, upgrades, and appeals When skepticism replaced benefit-of-the-doubt How the community adapted through strategy, Discords, and peer leadership The ripple effects of Niantic’s games business being acquired by Scopely Show Credits Hosts: Jamal Harvey & Chris Bell Writer: Jamal Harvey Producer: Jamal Harvey Executive Producer: Kate Konz Show Historian: Matty G Recorded: December 23, 2025 Published: December 28, 2025 Season 4, Episode 51 Contact Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wayspotters@pokemonprofessor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Voicemail / SMS: 704-426-3710 Support the Show Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/PokemonProfessor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wayspotters.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow! Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wayspotterspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wayspotters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@imakewayspots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WayspottersPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitch.tv/pokemonprofessornetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Community & Friends Wayfarer Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠discord.gg/niawayfarer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ German Wayfarer Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠discord.gg/ThTZCZH5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/2241761169257836⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Solstice: 🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify Episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • 📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unsplash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Agent X on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@agentx_wayfinder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chris Bell’s Articles: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pokemongohub.net/post/author/glawhantojar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Niantic Wayfarer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@NianticWayfarer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music CreditsIntro: “Game Over” – Danijel ZamboBreak: Heavy Trap Drum Loops – LoopmastersOutro: “Itty Bitty 8 Bit” – Kevin MacLeodAdditional: Spanish Hard Trap – Steve Oxen Vocal Recordings © Pokémon Professor Network 2025 Pokémon and all respective names © Nintendo 1996–2025. Pokémon GO © Niantic, Inc. Wayspotters & Pokémon Professor Network are not affiliated with Niantic, The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, or Nintendo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 16 min
  • 205. All I want for Christmas

    205. All I want for Christmas
    Dec 21 2025
    On this week’s episode of the Wayspotters Podcast, Jamal and Chris wrap up the year by taking a look at Wayfarer at the end of 2025. From a holiday-themed Wayfarer Christmas Wishlist to reflecting on what the year actually taught us about nominations, eligibility, and reviewer consistency, the conversation balances insight with end-of-year perspective. The episode also covers recent Wayfarer news, seasonal submission realities, and wraps with the debate no one asked for but everyone has an opinion on: Cake vs. Pie — dessert supremacy. Grab some eggnog, queue up a few reviews, and close out the year with the Wayspotters. Here’s What We’re Talking About: Here’s What We’re Talking About: Year-end Wayfarer news, including recent web submission issues A Wayfarer Christmas Wishlist, from realistic improvements to total long shots What 2025 taught us about Wayfarer, including consistency, eligibility, and reviewer interpretation How local knowledge and presentation still impact nomination outcomes The debate no one asked for: Cake vs. Pie — dessert supremacy Stick around for: ✅ Spatial / Scopely News ✅ The debate no one asked for ✅ Wayspots / Coal of the Week ✅ Dad Jokes (of course!) Show Credits Hosts: Jamal Harvey & Chris Bell Writer: Jamal Harvey Producer: Jamal Harvey Executive Producer: Kate Konz Show Historian: Matty G Recorded: December 18, 2025 Published: December 21, 2025 Season 4, Episode 49 Contact Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wayspotters@pokemonprofessor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Voicemail / SMS: 704-426-3710 Support the Show Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/PokemonProfessor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wayspotters.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow! Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wayspotterspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wayspotters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@imakewayspots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WayspottersPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitch.tv/pokemonprofessornetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Community & Friends Wayfarer Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠discord.gg/niawayfarer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ German Wayfarer Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠discord.gg/ThTZCZH5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/2241761169257836⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Solstice: 🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify Episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • 📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unsplash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Agent X on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@agentx_wayfinder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chris Bell’s Articles: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pokemongohub.net/post/author/glawhantojar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Niantic Wayfarer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@NianticWayfarer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music CreditsIntro: “Game Over” – Danijel ZamboBreak: Heavy Trap Drum Loops – LoopmastersOutro: “Itty Bitty 8 Bit” – Kevin MacLeodAdditional: Spanish Hard Trap – Steve Oxen Vocal Recordings © Pokémon Professor Network 2025 Pokémon and all respective names © Nintendo 1996–2025. Pokémon GO © Niantic, Inc. Wayspotters & Pokémon Professor Network are not affiliated with Niantic, The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, or Nintendo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 14 min
  • 204. Plucked From the Map

    204. Plucked From the Map
    Dec 14 2025
    This week, Jamal & Chris dig into how Wayspots actually get removed from the map — what qualifies for removal, what doesn’t, and why “technically ineligible” often isn’t enough. They break down Niantic’s removal criteria, share real-world examples, and offer practical tips to help your removal reports get approved. Before that, they cover the latest Wayfarer news, including GO Fest 2025 in Chicago, upcoming citywide gameplay, and two community forum threads highlighting approved Wayspots from around the world and across the U.S. The episode also features the return of Tales from Canada, plus Wayspot of the Week, Coal of the Week, and advice on when it’s better to move or edit a Wayspot instead of removing and renominating it. Here’s What We’re Talking About: What can and can’t be removed from the map K–12 schools, private property, unsafe locations, and emergency access Fake, removed, or fundamentally changed points of interest Businesses that have changed their primary function Evidence-based tips for successful removal reports When to move/edit vs remove and resubmit Stick around for: ✅ Spatial / Scopely News ✅ Tales From Canada ✅ Wayspots / Coal of the Week ✅ Dad Jokes (of course!) Show Credits Hosts: Jamal Harvey & Chris Bell Writer: Jamal Harvey Producer: Jamal Harvey Executive Producer: Kate Konz Show Historian: Matty G Recorded: December 11, 2025 Published: December 14, 2025 Season 4, Episode 49 Contact Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠wayspotters@pokemonprofessor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Voicemail / SMS: 704-426-3710 Support the Show Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/PokemonProfessor⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠wayspotters.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow! Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@wayspotterspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@wayspotters⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@imakewayspots⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@WayspottersPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠twitch.tv/pokemonprofessornetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠ Community & Friends Wayfarer Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠discord.gg/niawayfarer⁠⁠⁠⁠ German Wayfarer Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠discord.gg/ThTZCZH5⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/2241761169257836⁠⁠⁠⁠ Solstice: 🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify Episode⁠⁠⁠⁠ • 📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Unsplash⁠⁠⁠⁠ Agent X on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@agentx_wayfinder⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chris Bell’s Articles: ⁠⁠⁠⁠pokemongohub.net/post/author/glawhantojar⁠⁠⁠⁠ Niantic Wayfarer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@NianticWayfarer⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music CreditsIntro: “Game Over” – Danijel ZamboBreak: Heavy Trap Drum Loops – LoopmastersOutro: “Itty Bitty 8 Bit” – Kevin MacLeodAdditional: Spanish Hard Trap – Steve Oxen Vocal Recordings © Pokémon Professor Network 2025 Pokémon and all respective names © Nintendo 1996–2025. Pokémon GO © Niantic, Inc. Wayspotters & Pokémon Professor Network are not affiliated with Niantic, The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, or Nintendo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 15 min
  • 203. I Paid $4.99 for a POI

    203. I Paid $4.99 for a POI
    Dec 7 2025
    This week, Jamal & Chris welcome Instagram explorer wonderlust_wayfarer for a deep dive into urban wandering, abandoned places, and the beauty of overlooked POIs. We break down the latest Wayfarer news, react to Niantic’s… questionable trailer PokéStops, and unveil Jamal’s bold theory: a possible $4.99 Explorer Pass with temporary daily PokéStops. Could Niantic actually do it? (Yes. Probably. Maybe tomorrow.) Plus: rants, laughs, pros & cons, and the definitive argument for why toilet paper belongs UNDER. Here’s What We’re Talking About: Exploring the world with wonderlust_wayfarer — abandoned places, hidden gems, and unique POIs The newest Wayfarer updates and Niantic’s latest… “creative” trailer PokéStops Jamal’s theory: a possible $4.99 Explorer Pass with temporary daily PokéStops Chris and Jamal react to this week’s wild nominations and rejections Why toilet paper belongs UNDER (and why this debate will never end) Stick around for: ✅ Spatial / Scopely News ✅ The debate no one asked for ✅ Wayspots / Coal of the Week ✅ Dad Jokes (of course!) Show Credits Hosts: Jamal Harvey & Chris Bell Writer: Jamal Harvey Producer: Jamal Harvey Executive Producer: Kate Konz Show Historian: Matty G Recorded: December 4, 2025 Published: December 7, 2025 Season 4, Episode 47 Contact Us ⁠⁠⁠wayspotters@pokemonprofessor.com⁠⁠⁠ Voicemail / SMS: 704-426-3710 Support the Show Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/PokemonProfessor⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠wayspotters.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow! Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@wayspotterspodcast⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠@wayspotters⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@imakewayspots⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@WayspottersPodcast⁠⁠⁠ Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠twitch.tv/pokemonprofessornetwork⁠⁠⁠ Community & Friends Wayfarer Discord: ⁠⁠⁠discord.gg/niawayfarer⁠⁠⁠ German Wayfarer Discord: ⁠⁠⁠discord.gg/ThTZCZH5⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/2241761169257836⁠⁠⁠ Solstice: 🎧 ⁠⁠⁠Spotify Episode⁠⁠⁠ • 📸 ⁠⁠⁠Unsplash⁠⁠⁠ Agent X on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@agentx_wayfinder⁠⁠⁠ Chris Bell’s Articles: ⁠⁠⁠pokemongohub.net/post/author/glawhantojar⁠⁠⁠ Niantic Wayfarer: ⁠⁠⁠@NianticWayfarer⁠⁠⁠ Music CreditsIntro: “Game Over” – Danijel ZamboBreak: Heavy Trap Drum Loops – LoopmastersOutro: “Itty Bitty 8 Bit” – Kevin MacLeodAdditional: Spanish Hard Trap – Steve Oxen Vocal Recordings © Pokémon Professor Network 2025 Pokémon and all respective names © Nintendo 1996–2025. Pokémon GO © Niantic, Inc. Wayspotters & Pokémon Professor Network are not affiliated with Niantic, The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, or Nintendo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 17 min
  • 202. Wildest of Speculations

    202. Wildest of Speculations
    Nov 30 2025
    In this episode, Chris and Jamal dive into a chaotic week in Wayfarer, starting with a broken rollout of the new web submission system and Niantic’s quick rollback. Then the guys dig into a surprising datamine revealing two new conditional quest types — and what that might mean for the future. Are we finally getting Wayfarer special research? Is this Scopely’s influence? Or are we just headed toward MOAR STOPS? They also explore rumors around possible temporary or daily PokéStops, what they could look like across Niantic games, and all the potential upsides and chaos they might bring. Plus: two stellar Wayspots of the Week, and a particularly sooty Coal of the Week. Another fun, speculation-heavy episode you don’t want to miss! Plus, don’t miss: ✅ Spatial / Scopely News ✅ Datamine ✅Temp Stops? ✅Wayspots / Coal of the Week ✅ Dad Jokes (naturally) Show Credits Hosts: Jamal Harvey & Chris Bell Writer: Chris Bell Producer: Jamal Harvey Executive Producer: Kate Konz Show Historian: Matty G Recorded: November 14, 2025 Published: November 16 2025 Season 4, Episode 42 Contact Us⁠⁠⁠⁠wayspotters@pokemonprofessor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Voicemail / SMS: 704-426-3710 Support the Show Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/PokemonProfessor⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠wayspotters.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@wayspotterspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@wayspotters⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@imakewayspots⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@WayspottersPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠twitch.tv/pokemonprofessornetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠ Community & Friends Wayfarer Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠discord.gg/niawayfarer⁠⁠⁠⁠ German Wayfarer Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠discord.gg/ThTZCZH5⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/2241761169257836⁠⁠⁠⁠ Agent X on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@agentx_wayfinder⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chris Bell’s Articles: ⁠⁠⁠⁠pokemongohub.net/post/author/glawhantojar⁠⁠⁠⁠ Niantic Wayfarer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@NianticWayfarer⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music Credits Intro: “Game Over” – Danijel Zambo (Music Vine) Break: Heavy Trap Drum Loops – Loopmasters Outro: “Itty Bitty 8 Bit” – Kevin MacLeod Additional: Spanish Hard Trap – Steve Oxen Vocal Recordings © Pokémon Professor Network 2025 Pokémon and all respective names © Nintendo 1996–2025. Pokémon GO © Niantic, Inc. Wayspotters & Pokémon Professor Network are not affiliated with Niantic, The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, or Nintendo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 2 min
  • 201. World Wide Wayfarer

    201. World Wide Wayfarer
    Nov 23 2025
    This week on the Wayspotters Podcast, Chris and Jamal dive into one of the biggest updates in recent Wayfarer history: Web Submissions v1 is officially live! The guys break down what’s new, how it changes the nomination flow, and why the community is buzzing — from multi-photo support to new radius warnings to the debate around whether in-voting nominations should appear on the map. They then tackle the big-picture question: Are we ready for a global flood of new submitters? With the door now cracked open for future cross-game participation, they explore the good (more diverse Wayspots, rural growth), the bad (queue spikes, casual chaos), and the spicy (abuse risks, PRP issues, gym manipulation attempts). Packed with insights, laughs, and classic Jamal-and-Chris energy, Episode 201 is a must-listen for Wayfinders everywhere. Here’s What We’re Talking About: Wayfarer Web Submission v1 overview and first impressions What’s new: multi-photo support, radius warnings, optional categories, improved duplicate map Community reactions and ambassador insights Should in-voting nominations appear on the map? The potential global flood of new submitters Pros: diversity, rural growth, more eligible discoveries Cons: queue spikes, casual chaos, remote abuse concerns “The Spicy”: PRP issues, fake Wayspots, location manipulation, gym-creation attempts What Niantic must get right before expansion: onboarding, automated rejection, better pin tools, education Stick around for: ✅ Spatial / Scopely News ✅ The debate no one asked for ✅ Wayspots / Coal of the Week ✅ Dad Jokes (of course!) Show Credits Hosts: Jamal Harvey & Chris Bell Writer: Jamal Harvey Producer: Jamal Harvey Executive Producer: Kate Konz Show Historian: Matty G Recorded: November 20, 2025 Published: November 23, 2025 Season 4, Episode 45 💬 Contact Us 📧 ⁠⁠wayspotters@pokemonprofessor.com⁠⁠ 📞 Voicemail / SMS: 704-426-3710 💖 Support the Show 🎁 Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/PokemonProfessor⁠⁠ 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠wayspotters.com⁠⁠ 📱 Follow Us Instagram: ⁠⁠@wayspotterspodcast⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠@wayspotters⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@imakewayspots⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠@WayspottersPodcast⁠⁠ Twitch: ⁠⁠twitch.tv/pokemonprofessornetwork⁠⁠ 🧭 Community & Friends Wayfarer Discord: ⁠⁠discord.gg/niawayfarer⁠⁠ German Wayfarer Discord: ⁠⁠discord.gg/ThTZCZH5⁠⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/2241761169257836⁠⁠ Solstice: 🎧 ⁠⁠Spotify Episode⁠⁠ • 📸 ⁠⁠Unsplash⁠⁠ Agent X on TikTok: ⁠⁠@agentx_wayfinder⁠⁠ Chris Bell’s Articles: ⁠⁠pokemongohub.net/post/author/glawhantojar⁠⁠ Niantic Wayfarer: ⁠⁠@NianticWayfarer⁠⁠ 🎵 Music CreditsIntro: “Game Over” – Danijel ZamboBreak: Heavy Trap Drum Loops – LoopmastersOutro: “Itty Bitty 8 Bit” – Kevin MacLeodAdditional: Spanish Hard Trap – Steve Oxen 🎤 Vocal Recordings © Pokémon Professor Network 2025 ⚡ Pokémon and all respective names © Nintendo 1996–2025. Pokémon GO © Niantic, Inc. Wayspotters & Pokémon Professor Network are not affiliated with Niantic, The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, or Nintendo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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