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
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Music CreditsIntro: “Game Over” – Danijel ZamboBreak: Heavy Trap Drum Loops – LoopmastersOutro: “Itty Bitty 8 Bit” – Kevin MacLeodAdditional: Spanish Hard Trap – Steve Oxen
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