Send us a Text Message.In this Round Table discussion, I sit down with some members of the Wet Mules. Craig Challen, John Dalla-Zuanna, Richard Harris, and Ken Smith share some exploration stories, their different roles, challenges of remote explorations, installing underwater habitats, how the group was formed, the infamous “Green Book”, and much more. Please enjoy!Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/wetmulesWebsite:https://www.othree.co.uk/othree-ambassadors/the-wetmules/

Send us a Text Message.In this first Takeover Episode, I welcome back Olivia from Fully Submerged Scuba to host, as she speaks with the Recipient of DEMA’s Wave Makers Award, Coordinator of the Sea Turtle Healing Center at Bavard Zoo, and Instructor with Ohana Dive Company, Jess Patterson. From an early age, Jess knew she wanted to pursue a career in helping marine life, her mission now is to inspire and educate future advocates of the aquatic world. Olivia and Jess sit down and speak about h...

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Send us a Text Message.Traveling these days has its challenges. Add in some diving gear and exotic destinations, now those fleeting moments of excitement can soon turn into stress. One of my favorite and most exciting things about traveling is the cuisine. Imagine arriving at your destination only to find out that your dietary requirements are met with mediocrity and little to no choices. In this episode, I speak with Brett Robertson founder of Infinite Blue Dive Travel. A company that brings...

Send us a Text Message.Good dive buddies usually turn into great friendships and this group is no exception. In this Round Table discussion, I sit down with Bob “The Dude” Larson, Terry “Big T” Irvine, and Jeff “Hefe” Lindsay. Sit back, grab a drink, and enjoy as they share some funny stories, life-long memories, and knowledge about diving in the Great Lakes. Please enjoy.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/captain_b_larson/https://www.instagram.com/terry.irvine1/https://www.instagram.com/jef...

Sometimes it’s not all puppies and ice cream! A lot of the time, the bad is swept under the rug, and I forget that there is a not-so-pleasant face within this industry. The double-edged sword that is social media, can at times, over-romanticize and lead individuals to believe diving is a fairy tale land where all is amazing and wonderful. Rushed courses, a*****e instructors, lack of standards, sexism, underpaid, and overworked. In this episode, I speak with Nikki, an instructor in Spain. It...

Coming from a family of divers made it natural for Ben McCallum to earn his first certification and eventually find himself in a professional role. Preferring the fun side, he took a step back and combined his love of diving with his love of photography. With a background as a commercial photographer, he applied his unique skill set to capturing moments underwater. This passion led Ben to establish Molausk and create the Quadball Lite, a strong, lightweight, and compact action camera dive...

 “There might be something more to this” These were thoughts Yvonne Press had while she would enjoy holiday diving from time to time in the early days of her journey. What started as a way to keep up on skills, ended up with her progressing through to eventually owning and operating Dark Horizon Diving. Before settling into Malta, where she works in affiliation with Gozo Technical Diving, Yvonne spent time throughout Southeast Asia honing and mastering her craft. It was great to sit down with...

Northern California has always held a place in my heart. I was born there, I have family there, I have roots there. Sadly, I have never explored the aquatic environment in the area, so I was excited to have a conversation with long-time native Ted Judah. Inspired by his father to become a diver, he eventually found his way to the underwater world. As it happens, Ted stepped away to raise a family. After an extended leave, Ted and his wife decided to rekindle the passion for the sport that...

Every interview is a chance for me to learn and engage in fun conversations. For those that have been following the podcast, many of you know, I have been seeking advice and gaining knowledge on rebreathers. Speaking to Martin Splitt of Switzerland was no exception. Becoming certified in the Seychelles before continuing his path closer to home, it was great to hear his insights and thoughts about his journey. The benefits of learning from multiple instructors, going from Open Circuit to...

Most who participate in adventures beneath the surface would agree that every little bit helps when it comes to ocean conservation. Max Kushner earned a degree in Marine Science and is an active scuba instructor in Hawaii. Taking to social media, to inform, educate, and spread awareness about conservation efforts, he quickly gained an audience and has been using his platform for good. I sit down with Max to hear about his Open Water Certification in California, the process of earning a Marine...

With a schedule always on the move, I was grateful to Patrick Widmann for taking the time to sit down and join the podcast. Taking me through his journey of personal growth, from humbling moments to moments of great achievement. It was great to hear more about his early days in the industry, what keeps him motivated, past mentors, finding new passions, the beginnings of ProTec Tulum, exploration, and much more. Please...

Scuba diving is a sport but also at the end of the day, a business. In this episode, I sit down with Business Of Diving Institute Founder and Author, Darcy Kieran. I speak with him about his early days in the industry, the positives and negatives of owning a dive shop, the lack of data throughout the industry, advice for people getting into the business, why he founded the institute, and much more. Please enjoy. Website: https://www.businessofdiving.com/

Falling in love with the sport from the moment she took her first breath underwater, in Turkey while on vacation, Caroline Massie started progressing through the sport. In January of this year, I sat down with her as she was at home in Belgium to hear more about her journey through the sport. Cold water diving, technical diving, cave diving, rebreathers, international travel, and much more. Please enjoy....

An episode full of laughs as I speak with April Weickert. The level of excitement she has for scuba diving is contagious. Scuba being the family business, it was only a matter of time before she would find herself taking breaths underwater. She tells me more about Torpedo Rays Scuba based within Nova Scotia, cold water diving, the local diving community, podcasting, “Jump In” The Series, and much more. Please...

A couple of months ago, I had the great pleasure of having a conversation with Megan Hassa. Leaving Michigan for Hawaii to pursue marine biology, she became a free diver and eventually a Scuba Diver. I speak to her about her journey as she found her confidence and passion for photography, recent travels, goals for the future, finding a community, and much more. Please enjoy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganhassa/ Website: https://www.meganhassa.com/

While on sabbatical from work, Stephen Aynsley went backpacking through Australia, and this is where he became introduced to the sport of scuba diving. After a few years, he would find himself working full-time in the industry. As he progressed through the sport, he would find himself in many locations throughout the world gaining experience. In this episode, I chat with Stephen about his path through the industry, creating and mentoring instructors, travel experiences, a quick conversation...

It was an honor to welcome back Jami Leslie Feldman to the podcast. Late last year she participated in a Round Table discussion about Photography. In this episode, I get a chance to catch up with her and hear more about her journey into the aquatic environment, her love of photography, some tips and tricks, capturing images of high-profile, prominent creatures with the work she does as The Underwater Paparazzi, and much more. Please...

There is always an ongoing list of must-reads that I have compiled over the years since I started my journey into the underwater world. I am sure if you ask most divers, without skipping a beat, they could name at least three or four. I would be willing to bet that on the top of most lists would be Close Calls by Stratis Kas. It was an amazing opportunity to sit down with him and hear his thoughts, insights, future projects, and much more. Please enjoy. Proudly Supported by: DTEK DRYSUITS: ...

You might know her as the Underwater Panda, you might know her for her underwater photography, or you might know her as technical diver Anastasia Schmuck. One of my first interviews this year was full of laughter and good times as I had the chance to sit down with her and hear more about her journey through the sport. Training with Global Underwater Explorers, underwater photography, plans for the future, how she became known as the Underwater Panda, and much more. Please...

I am not sure when I first heard about Human Factors in Diving. What I am sure of, is it was something I knew I needed to learn more about. In this episode, I speak with Gareth Lock, founder of The Human Diver. With a background in military aviation, he noticed a lack of human factors training within the diving industry, along with its resistance to incorporating it. He has made it his mission to change this. Please enjoy....

In this episode, I sit down with Mike Mason, a Human Factors in Diving Instructor located in Australia. I first met Mike when I contacted him to enroll in the Level 1 course, a 10-week webinar series from HFiD. Along with his work with the Human Diver, Mike is an active DM, a rebreather diver, and works with the Australian Air Force. I speak with Mike more about HFiD, his previous diving experiences, challenges going between open-circuit and closed, and much more. Please...

From a very early age, Neal Pollock knew he wanted to be a diver. Having developed a love for the aquatic environment, it was only natural for him to find his way to diving. A love for teaching was discovered through his aquatic hobbies. This has developed into a distinguished career, having participated in multiple studies all over the world. It was amazing to have Neil back on the podcast to hear about some of his most memorable moments underwater, public speaking, ice diving, and much...

It can be a daunting task to decide where to go on your next diving adventure, especially when it comes to Latin America. I was excited to sit down and chat with Melanie and Kathleen, co-founders of Dive The Americas, a boutique travel company offering a more personalized diving adventure. Different destinations throughout the Americas, liveaboards, building friendships, custom diving trips, The Galapagos, The Cocos, and much more. Please...