[ Timestamp ] 0:30 Introduction 2:30 Start of interview 3:12 Question 1: Ratings can be 1 to 5 stars: what is your interpretation of what each star-level stands for? 9:53 Question 2: Some people say “I never give 5 stars as a matter of principle”. What’s your view? 12:47 Question 3: What is a good review? 15:08 Question 4: Should you write negative reviews at all or only positive ones? 16:34 Question 5: Can you face legal consequences for negative reviews? 18:34 Question 6: Suppose you visit a p...
Oct 13, 2020•47 min•Ep. 15
[ Episode 14 ] It's the final episode of the Connect Live series and also the final episode for 2019! Woohoo! I have the super fabulous Terri, Valeria and Kristin joining me, over breakfast no less, as we chat away about the Local Guides program and the amazing Connect Live event in between mouthfuls of delicious, mouth-watering food! What's with the title of the episode?! Hah! It's just me poking fun at a comment made by Kristin during the interview (you gotta listen out for it!)! As it's the l...
Dec 30, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 14
[ Episode 13 ] Come and join me in this exciting episode as I have a chat with Isaac from Nigeria and Phil from the USA, two first time attendees to Connect Live 2019. The interview was recorded on the second day at the Google Event Centre and we get to find out what their thoughts are on Connect Live and how it's changing their lives! Side note: Connect Live took place on 12-15 November 2019 with the interview getting recorded on the 14 November. Full episode was wrapped up and published on the...
Dec 23, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 13
[ Episode 12 ] We had an amazing start to Connect Live and with so many things going on and so much to absorb, I finally found some time on the second day at Google's Event Centre to finally do a couple of rounds of recordings! This first set is with the ever lovely Luigi and Giuseppe, both from Italy and also Julien from France! Come find out their experiences at Connect Live during our very casual and brief chat! Side note: Connect Live took place on 12-15 November 2019 with the interview gett...
Dec 16, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 12
[ Episode 11 ] Hello!? Hi! Is this thing on? Soundcheck!! .. Madness ensues in this episode with the ever-awesome Alejandra and Anthony, both from Spain, as we chat, giggle, chat, laugh, chat, pause for trains, chat, chaotic laughter.. you get the gist. Nevertheless, come join us as we chat away about the Local Guides program, and find out the thoughts of these 2-time attendees about the Connect Live event! Side note: Connect Live took place on 12-15 November 2019 whilst the interview was record...
Dec 08, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 11
[ Episode 10 ] Hey hey! Another episode so soon (for me anyway!)?! Why, yes!! This is the second interview in a set that was recorded before, during and after Connect Live! In this episode, we have first-time attendee Mariani (Indonesia) and third-time attendee Stephen (Malaysia). We did the recording sat outside a bar in downtown San Jose so we have the city noise in the background (thankfully not too distracting)! It's quick and simple and we hope you enjoy it! Side note: Connect Live took pla...
Nov 30, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 10
[ Episode 9 ] It's been a while but we are back for a few more episodes to close off the year! This is the first in a series of interviews done before, during and after Connect Live 2019. The Connect Live event is such a unique and special event organised by Google Local Guides; it brings together top Local Guides from a global community to share our passion for exploring the world, to discuss current and new features on Google Maps and to celebrate everything that makes Local Guides awesome! In...
Nov 24, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Hey all! It's Adrian here.. just wanted to push out a mini announcement to explain (really briefly) the absence of new episodes in the past months as well as pave the wave for some upcoming episodes which I'm looking to do! This episode was recorded at Manchester Airport at the start of my trip to San Francisco/San Jose for the Connect Live 2019 event! I'm sat in a cafe in Bernal Heights (SF) and publishing this! Enjoy! [ Credits ] Host - Adrian (UK) Sound editing - Adrian (UK) Jingle - Pedi (Si...
Nov 10, 2019•5 min•Season 1Ep. 9
[ Episode 8 ] Welcome to an Earth Day Special where we have the awesome Linnéa interviewing super duper Local Guides Ermes who is one of many environmental champions in the Local Guides community. Ermes is the man behind the Clean the World initiative which has helped to create a structured platform from which Local Guides from all around the world can emulate in their own local meet ups. Find out the story behind this initiative, learn and be inspired by all that he has done! And don’t forget t...
Apr 21, 2019•59 min•Season 1Ep. 8
[ Episode 7 ] Lucky number 7!! I certainly want to wish all Local Guides applying for the Connect Live 2019 event all the best! But you know..you don’t have to rely on just luck for your application! Why not have a listen to this episode and find out if we can help you plan your application well? We’ve got strategy and tips that we hope you will find useful! If not, you can let us know on the Connect forum! :D General requests: Have something interesting to say or share? Maybe it’s a feedback or...
Apr 03, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 7
[ Episode 6 - Part 2 ] This is Episode 6 Part 2 of 2 of the Go Loco Podcast! I'm Kimberly and Graham (Level 8 ~ San Francisco Bay Area) and I'll be your host for this episode. I'll be chatting with Connect Moderator and Local Guide from Australia Paul Pavlinovich! I've had the pleasure of knowing Paul since 2016 when we were both chosen to be among the first 75 Local Guides to come together in San Francisco for the first summit. and yes, Paul's beard is a big part of this podcast. If you listen ...
Mar 20, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 6
[ Episode 6 - Part 1 ] Wow, I can't believe we made it! This is Episode 6, Part 1 of 2 of the Go Loco Podcast! I'm Kimberly and Graham (Level 8 ~ San Francisco Bay Area) and I'll be your host for this episode. I'll be chatting with Connect Moderator and Local Guide from Australia Paul Pavlinovich! I've had the pleasure of knowing Paul since 2016 when we were both chosen to be among the first 75 Local Guides to come together in San Francisco for the first summit. and yes, Paul's beard is a big pa...
Mar 20, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 6
[ Episode 5 - Part 2 ] Welcome to the fifth episode of the Go Loco Podcast! In this podcast we have broken down the episodes into two parts - Part 1 and Part 2. Part 2 contains the responses of Local Guides to the following 4 questions. 1. What does International Women's Day mean to you? 2. What are your thoughts on how women and girls are represented through current media? 3. Which feature do you use the most in Google Maps and why? 4. If you could request a new feature in Google Maps that woul...
Mar 08, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Lyrics to our jingle :) Go Loco with us, Go Loco with adventure (2x) Your unofficial cast to all things Local Guides. [ Episode 5 - Part 1 ] Welcome to the fifth episode of the Go Loco Podcast! In this podcast we have broken down the episodes into two parts - Part 1 and Part 2. In Part 1, we are interviewing Priyanka from India and Aiman from Pakistan, for a special feature on International Women's Day!! This is such an important celebration and we feel that Local Guides have an important role t...
Mar 07, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 5
[ Episode 4 ] Welcome to our fourth episode of the Go Loco Podcast! In this episode, we are interviewing Nunung, Local Guides from Indonesian! She was an attendee at Connect Live 2018 and also a moderator on the Local Guides Connect forum! We had a fantastic time chatting about Local Guides Connect, the official forum for all Local Guides, Connect Live 2018, Google Maps, and more!! Episode 5 requests: Our next episode will be hosted by Vandana from India! She’s doing a special feature on Interna...
Feb 21, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 4
[ Episode 3 ] Welcome to our third episode of the Go Loco Podcast! In this episode, we are interviewing Pedi and Julien, Local Guides from Singapore! They were both attendees at Connect Live 2018! We had a fantastic time chatting about food, Singapore itself, awesome tips for making your video application, what Chinese New Year is like in Singapore and so much more! Episode 4 requests: Our next episode will be hosted by Shirley from Canada! She will be joined by Argentinian Local Guides Valeria ...
Feb 06, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 3
[ Episode 2 ] Welcome! In this episode, we are interviewing Vandana, a Local Guide from Bangalore, India who was an attendee at Connect Live 2018! Find out more about her passion for travelling, her views on the Local Guides program and her experiences at Connect Live. Plus, a special shout out to all Indians celebrating India’s Republic Day on 26th January! Our next episode will feature two Local Guides from Singapore; Pedi and Julien! As we learn more about Singapore and the coming Chinese New...
Jan 22, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 2
[ Episode 1 ] Welcome to the very first episode of the Go Loco Podcast! Listen in as we tell you a bit more about ourselves, how we came up with this podcast, the Local Guides program and what is in store for the future! Episode 2 requests: Send us questions for our next guest Let us know how many countries you have visited so far Share with us a memorable travel experience that is perhaps related to Google Maps or Local Guides General requests: Send us your feedback and comments Let us know how...
Jan 10, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 1
