Episodes 6
Avg. Duration 35m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Feb 2026
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
62%
Hosting
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About This Podcast

Metal detecting is serious business. It's also wildly fun, occasionally chaotic, and full of unforgettable characters. Beneath the Surface brings the whole hobby to the mic- the big finds, the bad decisions, the tech wars, the field stories, the heated debates, the quiet lessons, and the people who make this world interesting. Some episodes dive into stewardship and standards. Some break down new detectors, marketplace drama, or industry news. Others are just honest conversations with detectorists, landowners, collectors, and experts who've seen things most people never will. We'll laugh. We'll disagree. We'll challenge hype. And we'll talk about what it really means to do this well. Because metal detecting isn't just about what's in the ground. It's about the culture around it - and where it's headed next.

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Recent Episodes

Focus Speed: The Science Behind the Search with Joanna Laznicka

May 09, 2026 56m

Most metal detecting advice focuses on luck, but what if your success hinges on data, discipline, and strategic research? Joanna Laznicka, a top-tier detectorist and founder of Focus Speed, reveals…

Sushi Has Been Unlocked

May 04, 2026 40m

Merrill Kazanjian is one of the most respected metal detectorists in the United States, the U.S. Ambassador for XP Metal Detectors, and the man behind Metal Detecting NYC — one of the most…

Metal Detecting: Signals From the Past and the Thrill of Discovery | Beneath the Surface

Apr 15, 2026 32m

Host Ryan Marcus introduces Beneath the Surface and speaks with sociologist, author, and researcher Dr. Anna Maria Bounds about the psychology and culture of metal detecting. Anna shares her lifelong…

Beyond Borders with Mo | Chasing Roman Coins and Ancient History Across Europe

Mar 25, 2026 42m

In Episode 2 of Beneath The Surface, Ryan Marcus sits down with Out with Mo, a professional metal detectorist from northern Germany whose passion for discovery has taken him across Europe and into…

To Detect & Serve - Mike Di Trani

Mar 13, 2026 27m

In this inaugural episode of Beneath the Surface, host Ryan Marcus sits down with Mike DiTrani, a retired NYPD lieutenant, Coast Guard veteran, and founder of the Staten Island History Hunters…

Trailer: Beneath The Surface

Feb 27, 2026 1m Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Beneath The Surface have?

Beneath The Surface has published 6 episodes since February 2026, covering topics in Hobbies, Leisure.

Is Beneath The Surface still active?

Beneath The Surface is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 35m.

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