Best Dave Sponenberg Podcasts (2025)

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Iron- Evil or Artifact? 31:33

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3d ago31:33

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Listen in to hear my list of One More Digs for the past week or 2. Hear about the artifacts that I found in 1 hour of only digging Iron. This exercise may have revealed deep coins. Get a basic lesson explaining the differences between Ferrous and non-Ferrous metals. And finally-a recap of a recent hunt with Earl and Clark. Send us a text…

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Fresh Water Detecting with Clark 54:47

16d ago54:47

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Bite the Bullet 21:40

24d ago21:40

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I added a One More Dig segment to share all of my One More Dig finds! A lot of talk about lead and a tease for the next podcast with Clark. We'll share our love of hunting in fresh water lakes! Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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So Much Digging 23:02

1M ago23:02

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Season 5 opener. We'll chat about some of my recent finds-some good ones! I'll share future episode topics and podcast segments. I've spent a lot of time out digging recently so tune in to hear all about it. Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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Season 4 Finale- Season 5 will be Epic 7:13

2M ago7:13

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Season 4 finale. A brief update on what I've been up to and what is in store in the next season of One More Dig. A book, YouTube (maybe) and much more. If you are from a country other than the US send in some ideas about metal detecting and treasure hunting topics that would interest you and others where you live. Send us a text…

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Detecting Plowed Fields 28:57

2M ago28:57

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I share some insight into metal detecting plowed fields. We cover research, where to start detecting, what may have been there and why plowed fields are the gift that keeps on giving. A new permission every year. Get out quick though. Once the field is plowed planting may be around the corner. Send us a text…

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A Few of My Favorite Things 26:59

3M ago26:59

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Listen in to hear about my favorite finds from over 43 years of digging. The ranking is subjective and includes items that mean something to me. They aren't necessarily the most valuable items I've found. Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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Alternative Uses for a Metal Detector 19:02

3M ago19:02

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There are so many things around your yard, farm and property that a metal detector can be used for. Some finds are as valuable as gold. Enjoy! Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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How I Clean (or Don't Clean) Coins 27:40

4M ago27:40

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Lots going on here folks. Is the Hay cut? Tips about cleaning coins. A run-down of my last trip out. One More Dig has downloads from 79 different countries. Which one are you listening from? Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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Hay Fields 36:33

4M ago36:33

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Listen in as I give my thoughts about detecting old hay fields around New England-or anywhere. Hear my strategies when it comes to research, where to hunt on farms, why some 250 year old farmhouses are on hills and some were built on low lands, techniques, different types of artifacts and finally, equipment. There is a lot of information in here fo…

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Sad News 10:55

5M ago10:55

10:55

A tribute to Mike Morin-My father-in-law, a member of the Longhouse Treasure Hunters and one of my best friends. I'll miss you, Mike. Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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Birthday Hunt Part II 21:00

5M ago21:00

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Listen in on Day 2 of the Earl Birthday Hunt. We pivoted from our strategy the first day. Clark, Earl and myself chat about our treasures and announce the prize winners. You'll have to wait another year to hear the whole team together again. Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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Earl Birthday Hunt-2025 20:17

6M ago20:17

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Find out who won the contest for their stories of detecting with a team or a friend. The team talks about the birthday hunt-we took an unorthodox approach to treasure hunting. And.....Is my Fort Meyers ring stainless, white gold, platinum or non of the above. See as we test the ring during the podcast. Send us a text…

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Checking out the Archives 23:11

6M ago23:11

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Lots of topics in this one! I have poison ivy (again), Earl's Birthday Hunt (live testing of the ring I found at Fort Meyers Beach), my woes with the Manticore, a new hobby and a listener contest. Have fun! Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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Fort Meyers Beach 22:41

7M ago22:41

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Today's show is recorded in sunny Florida. Hear about a hunt with Earl and another hunt with Mike (I found a ring). Updates on the 2025 Earl Birthday Hunt. And....a listener appreciation announcement. Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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Come Fly With Me 26:28

7M ago26:28

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In this episode learn how I flew from Manchester, New Hampshire to Hutchinson Island, Florida with my Deus 2 and a sand scoop. While there I detected the Treasure Coast and public beaches. How did I do? You'll have to listen in. I also touch on some of the fun things I did while on Hutchinson Island. Enjoy! Send us a text…

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Thank You For Your Patience 13:07

8M ago13:07

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It's been awhile since I recorded a One More Dig podcast. I am very happy to be working on them again. This episode explains where I've been and touches on ideas for future podcasts. Thanks for listening. Check in every other Tuesday morning for new episodes. Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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American Digger Magazine's Relic Roundup Podcast Guest! AND New Episodes of OMD! 5:38

3y ago5:38

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Welcome back! I am bringing One More Dig back in the next month or so. Also, On Monday October 17th at 9pm I will be the guest on American Digger Magazine's Relic Roundup Podcast. I will be discussing my article published in the most recent issue of America Digger Magazine called "Four Eras of a New Hampshire Farm." Please tune in. Send us a text…

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'Till We Meet Again 7:28

3+ y ago7:28

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Thanks to all of you who listened around the country and around the world! I had a great time recording these podcasts and an even better time fielding emails and messages. As of right now I will no longer record episodes of One More Dig. I am leaving the door open in the event I choose to jump back in, but for now I must say goodbye. Honored and H…

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Animals, Covid and a Barber Half 27:56

3+ y ago27:56

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I'm glad to be back. I survived Iceland and Covid to be here. I'll share all of the different wildlife encounters I've had while Detecting as well as one from Clark. Also-A story about a Barber Half found by someone who deserved to find it. Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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Earl's Birthday Hunt Team Podcast 20:26

3+ y ago20:26

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Join me with Earl, Clark, Jay, Kirk and Steve as we record this podcast on location at the Earl Annual Birthday Hunt. The Longhouse Treasure Hunters back together. Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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Who is Dave Sponenberg and Why Metal Detecting 33:47

3+ y ago33:47

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Hello from Florida. Listen in an hear a little about what I do for a day job and why Metal Detecting is my thing. Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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Clark: Origins Story 37:53

3+ y ago37:53

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Join me as I chat with Clark about his journey from bottle digger to metal detector. The Past Team Leader of the Longhouse Treasures Hunters bears all. Also find out what the next find signal is! Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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We're Back...With Diamonds and a Deus 2 23:33

3+ y ago23:33

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Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 3. Happy 76th to Earl! Hear who won the Golf Shirt Contest. Guess who found beach gold with diamonds! And some dirt about my new Deus 2. Let the season (podcast and detecting) begin. Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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Places I’d Like To Hunt…And Win an OMD Golf Shirt 31:09

3+ y ago31:09

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Final Episode of Season 2! Don't miss my detecting location wishlist and the signal to give your team when you find a Merc Dime. And....have a chance to win a OMD golf shirt! I'll be back in the middle of March (unless I find 1715 treasure on Hutchinson Island or buy a Deus 2). Thank you all for listening. Send us a text…

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Hello from Florida 19:22

3+ y ago19:22

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Listen in to hear about my beach detecting experiences and learn about the new One More Dig segment about Metal Detecting Signals to relay your finds to friends in the field. Check out the reenactment of this signal on the One More Dig Facebook page. Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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Clark Is Back 43:37

4y ago43:37

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Clark joins me in telling the story of the Earl Birthday Hunt in 1999. I know it is old, but it was a really good trip...and funny. I won Find of the Day with a beauty. Also, hear about my last find (and favorite finds) of 2021 and first find of 2022. Thank you all for listening in. Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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Thank you for Listening in-2021 18:40

4y ago18:40

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This is the last One More Dig podcast of 2021. Over 4,400 downloads in 29 countries. Thank you all so much for listening. In this episode I talk about how my Belt Plate made American Digger Magazine and SNOW....... Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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Givebacks 25:42

4y ago25:42

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Some great stories of Detectorists chasing down owners of lost items and returning them...Givebacks. Also, I found a very nice intact Crotal Bell and there is snow the ground (yes that was a tear hitting the ground). Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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Odds 'n Ends 21:30

4y ago21:30

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Some new stories of parents sharing the sport with their kids. Some feedback and updates on my experience with the NOX 800 and a few words about my new Minelab Pro-Find 35 pinpointer. And, I lament the end of detecting season. Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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It Runs in the Family 20:09

4y ago20:09

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A conversation about getting youngsters out there detecting. It includes my story and some ideas and reasons to involve your kids in your hunts. This podcast also includes the story of Ian and his son and how they spend time together detecting. Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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Do the Right Thing 18:53

4y ago18:53

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Today I am going to talk a bit about metal detecting ethics. I hope I don’t sound preachy, but this is important. Some of this is the law and some of this is unwritten rules and some is purely my opinion. Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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You're Not Out of the Woods Yet 17:41

4y ago17:41

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Some ideas for hunting in the woods when your other permissions aren't available otherwise. Remember, woods were once fields. Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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A Visit from Clark 43:19

4y ago43:19

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Listen in as my friend, and fellow member of the Long House Treasure Hunters, Clark and I revisit a team hunt from 2006. You won't want to miss this one. We had some great times. Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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Can Ya Dig It? 28:52

4y ago28:52

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My take on which digging tool to use in a given situation as well as digging etiquette. This is the final episode of Season 1. Season 2 will pick up in a few weeks-and with a special guest appearance from my friend Clark of the Long House Treasure Hunters. Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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May I please Detect on Your Lawn 23:07

4+ y ago23:07

23:07

More talk about my Western Theater CS Egg Belt Plate, and some tried and true tips to secure permissions. And...more stickers to give away. Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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Listener Appreciation 19:57

4+ y ago19:57

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Listen in to hear a story about a Longhouse Treasure Team Hunt from 2004 and have a chance to win a t-shirt and sticker with the new One More Dig logo. Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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Beach Lessons with Gary Drayton 30:03

4+ y ago30:03

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I'll share some stories about my beach detecting lessons with Gary Drayton. Also, check out the new One More Dig logo. Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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Me and Earl 18:32

4+ y ago18:32

18:32

Correction of NH Civil War history, a new bout with poison ivy and a really fun hunt with an old friend. Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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Coin Silver and Confederate Belt Plates 21:18

4+ y ago21:18

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This week I talk about finding, most likely, the best artifact I'll ever find. Honestly! Also, a trip to the Treasure Coast and Coin Silver. Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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Fake Coins 18:28

4+ y ago18:28

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A story about finding fake Spanish treasure on a beach in Southwest Florida and some ideas to make additional time for yourself to hunt. Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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Equinox 800 and a Story 24:22

4+ y ago24:22

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Sharing my initial thoughts about receiving and setting up my new Equinox 800 as well as a funny club story from 2007. Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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Mother Nature 15:04

4+ y ago15:04

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Tricks and gimmicks to outsmart Mother Nature and help you to keep hunting all day, and night, long-rain or shine. Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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1998 #2 and Poison Ivy 15:45

4+ y ago15:45

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A short story of the second Longhouse Treasure Hunter birthday hunt of 1998 as well as some talk about poison ivy. Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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1998 26:59

4+ y ago26:59

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In this episode I talk about detecting in the snow and tell the story of a team trip in 1998. Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg

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Off the Beaten Path 16:50

4+ y ago16:50

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Sharing some ideas about hunting harder to reach locations. Hiking, Mountain Biking and Kayaking open up a whole new world of potential detecting spots. Plus it's and adventure with exercise-AND Metal Detecting of course! Send us a textBy Dave Sponenberg