Beneath The Surface
Society & Culture
About
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.
Episodes
- Focus Speed: The Science Behind the Search with Joanna Laznicka
This episode features Joanna Laznicka, founder of Focus Speed, who explains how a deliberate approach to metal detecting, utilizing data, research, and innovative tools, can lead to consistent historic finds. She discusses methods like ana…
- Sushi Has Been Unlocked
This episode features Merrill Kazanjian, a metal detectorist and creator of the Metal Detecting NYC YouTube channel. He discusses his teaching career, his technical approach to metal detecting, his rap alter ego Barry, and reveals the mean…
- Metal Detecting: Signals From the Past and the Thrill of Discovery | Beneath the Surface
Host Ryan Marcus and Dr. Anna Maria Bounds discuss the psychology and culture of metal detecting, exploring its addictive nature, meditative benefits, and supportive community. Dr. Bounds shares personal connections to the hobby and highli…
- Beyond Borders with Mo | Chasing Roman Coins and Ancient History Across Europe
This episode features Mo, a German metal detectorist, discussing his journey into the hobby, his discoveries of Roman coins and artifacts across Europe, and the importance of responsible artifact recovery and historical connection.
- To Detect & Serve - Mike Di Trani
In the first episode of Beneath The Surface, host Ryan Marcus talks with retired NYPD Lieutenant Mike DiTrani about metal detecting. DiTrani explains how his law enforcement and Coast Guard experience informs his approach to detecting, emp…
- Trailer: Beneath The Surface
This is a trailer for the podcast Beneath The Surface, serving as a prelude to the upcoming episodes.