Episodes
The audio is a slight bit boomy this week. We have fixed this in future episodes. This year's Festival is being held at The Embassy Suites in Livonia, Mi Saturday February 26 2022 8:30 am till 5:00 pm.https://www.greatlakesshipwreckfestival.org/
Published 02/21/22
Published 02/21/22
We Fell For It! This week’s video courtesy of Don “Mack” McAlhany. (0:48) Introduction  (1:14) Leaves have to go somewhere.  (3:10) Thank you for joining us! Value for Value Please support us if you are receiving value from the program. This can either be funds, your time and your contributions.  https://patreon.com/scubaobsessed (3:52) Scuba in the News  (4:10) Historic shipwreck uncovered near...
Published 11/14/21
Audio is improving, but we do have a little extra audio in some of Mack's feed.  (0:53) Introduction  (6:30) Scuba in the News (6:40)  Bill would change maritime liability rules after boat fire https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-09-23/maritime-liability-bill-conception-boat-fire (13:10) Shipwreck hangs on as workers reinforce...
Published 10/29/21
We have some photos of Mack’s River dive in the Saint Joseph River near Niles Michigan.  (0:40) Introduction  (1:10) Water is still warm Please support us if you are receiving value from the program. This can either be funds, your time and your contributions.  https://patreon.com/scubaobsessed This week’s video courtesy of Eric Rohloff.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HqHLW8XTXQ (2:50) Scuba in the News (3:00) 2 years after Georgia shipwreck, heavy lifting nearly...
Published 10/02/21
Yes, we went there @ (16:38).  Are venomous olive sea snakes and scuba divers getting it on? This week we have fun with magical out of sync voices.  We fixed it several times, but it did sneak in for some sections.  (0:42) Introduction  (1:54) Almost know how to YouTube.  (2:30) Value for Value Please support us if you are receiving value from the program. This can either be funds, your time and your contributions.  https://patreon.com/scubaobsessed This week’s video...
Published 09/11/21
Jim is back on the show to talk about his recent Great Lakes Dive and new underwater discovery. The audio is a little spotty this week as Jim and Darrin where both in the dive bunker. Thank you for your support! If you are enjoying the show please support us at Patreon. https://scubaobsessed.com https://www.patreon.com/scubaobsessed Intro and Outtro Dive Video curtesy of Jim Scholz & Karen Mann Intro & Outro Music Music “Tornado” by Wintergatan...
Published 08/26/21
More Gull Lake (0:42) Introduction  (0:59) Crazy Summer Weather  (3:00) Flash Flood Warnings (5:10) Scuba in the News ( 5:28) Cutting on third section of Golden Ray complete https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/cutting-on-third-section-of-golden-ray-complete/article_48cbc5f0-d671-5bd4-a992-6d92ab474c4e.html (7:53) Scuba plates to hit road in...
Published 08/12/21
Thank you to everyone who has supported the show as we finish our 500th full episode.  (0:47) Introduction  Talk about a party and our normal weather talk. Darrin is updating the recording studio. What is on the wall? We have a lot of random squirrel moments.  (9:20) Scuba In the News (10:15) Backup plan for Golden Ray salvage effort includes charge to blast...
Published 07/11/21
Did a Scuba Diver Really Get Swallowed by a Whale & Why are Pipe Bombs in the Water? - Scuba Obsessed 499   (0:41) Introduction   (2:24) Scuba In the News   (2:52) Witness in scuba diving death case claims victim’s family threatened him https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands/3239278/witness-in-scuba-diving-death-case-claims-victims-family-threatened-him/    (16:11) U.S. Coast Guard to present award to captain of Shipwreck Tours LLC boat in...
Published 07/01/21
Did a Scuba Diver Really Get Swallowed by a Whale & Why are Pipe Bombs in the Water? Scuba Obsessed 499 (0:41) Introduction (2:24) Scuba In the News (2:52) Witness in scuba diving death case claims victim’s family threatened him https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands/3239278/witness-in-scuba-diving-death-case-claims-victims-family-threatened-him/  (16:11) U.S. Coast Guard to present award to captain of Shipwreck Tours LLC boat in...
Published 06/27/21
This week Mack and Darrin discuss a diver that was reported to be swallowed by a Humpback Whale. They also get into Pipe Bombs found underwater. Why are they being found there?
Published 06/27/21
Did a Scuba Diver Really Get Swallowed by a Whale & Why are Pipe Bombs in the Water? Scuba Obsessed 499 (0:41) Introduction (2:24) Scuba In the News (2:52) Witness in scuba diving death case claims victim’s family threatened him https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands/3239278/witness-in-scuba-diving-death-case-claims-victims-family-threatened-him/  (16:11) U.S. Coast Guard to present award to captain of Shipwreck Tours LLC boat in...
Published 06/27/21
(0:43) Introduction - MUD Club back to in person meetings. (3:40) Scuba in the News (3:49) Diver looking for shark teeth is attacked by alligator in Florida river and survives: ‘I was thanking God’ https://www.pennlive.com/nation-world/2021/06/diver-looking-for-shark-teeth-is-attacked-by-alligator-in-florida-river-and-survives-i-was-thanking-god.html  (8:05) Molecular Changes in White Blood Cells May Help Diagnose ‘the Bends’ in Scuba...
Published 06/18/21
(0:43) Introduction - MUD Club back to in person meetings. (3:40) Scuba in the News (3:49) Diver looking for shark teeth is attacked by alligator in Florida river and survives: ‘I was thanking God’ https://www.pennlive.com/nation-world/2021/06/diver-looking-for-shark-teeth-is-attacked-by-alligator-in-florida-river-and-survives-i-was-thanking-god.html  (8:05) Molecular Changes in White Blood Cells May Help Diagnose ‘the Bends’ in Scuba...
Published 06/18/21
  (0:43) Introduction -  MUD Club back to in person meetings.   (3:40) Scuba in the News   (3:49) Diver looking for shark teeth is attacked by alligator in Florida river and survives: ‘I was thanking God’ https://www.pennlive.com/nation-world/2021/06/diver-looking-for-shark-teeth-is-attacked-by-alligator-in-florida-river-and-survives-i-was-thanking-god.html    (8:05) Molecular Changes in White Blood Cells May Help Diagnose ‘the Bends’ in Scuba...
Published 06/18/21
497 - Don’t Eat the White Foam Sea Creatures In Space Darrin may have gotten a dive in. Predictions on vis and water temperature?  Video shown during intro and outdo curtesy of Karen Mann. Manta Ray Dive. (0:42) Introduction - Who got a dive in? Weekly dives back. (3:01) Scuba in the News (3:20) Crews clean up oil leaking from remains of Georgia shipwreck https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2021/06/03/crews-clean-up-oil-leaking-from-remains-of-georgia-shipwreck/  (6:24) Lake Michigan...
Published 06/08/21
497 - Don’t Eat the White Foam Sea Creatures In Space Darrin may have gotten a dive in. Predictions on vis and water temperature?  Video shown during intro and outdo curtesy of Karen Mann. Manta Ray Dive. (0:42) Introduction - Who got a dive in? Weekly dives back. (3:01) Scuba in the News (3:20) Crews clean up oil leaking from remains of Georgia shipwreck https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2021/06/03/crews-clean-up-oil-leaking-from-remains-of-georgia-shipwreck/  (6:24) Lake Michigan...
Published 06/08/21
Mack and Darrin back again this time with a battery challenge that keeps this episode short. Video credit to Jim Scholz for the dive video shown during the introduction. (0:57) Introduction - Lottery Tickets & Laptop Battery (3:35) Scuba in the News (3:45) Demolition resumes on Georgia shipwreck after big fire https://www.theintelligencer.com/news/article/Demolition-resumes-on-Georgia-shipwreck-after-big-16208651.php (5:47) Lake Michigan shipwreck, sunk since 1887, 'sails' again 134...
Published 06/01/21
Mack and Darrin back again this time with a battery challenge that keeps this episode short. Video credit to Jim Scholz for the dive video shown during the introduction. (0:57) Introduction - Lottery Tickets & Laptop Battery (3:35) Scuba in the News (3:45) Demolition resumes on Georgia shipwreck after big fire https://www.theintelligencer.com/news/article/Demolition-resumes-on-Georgia-shipwreck-after-big-16208651.php (5:47) Lake Michigan shipwreck, sunk since 1887, 'sails' again 134...
Published 06/01/21
(0:43) Introduction with some Mark 5 talk (7:03) Scuba in the News (7:18) Crews coping with aftermath of shipwreck fire off Georgia coast https://www.wrdw.com/2021/05/20/crews-coping-with-aftermath-of-shipwreck-fire-off-georgia-coast/  (11:00) Lawsuit details alleged negligence that drowned Missoula diver in Lake McDonald https://missoulacurrent.com/montana-today/2021/05/lawsuit-details-negligence/   (34:08) Nonprofit Diveheart Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Pioneering Scuba Therapy For...
Published 05/27/21
(0:43) Introduction with some Mark 5 talk (7:03) Scuba in the News (7:18) Crews coping with aftermath of shipwreck fire off Georgia coast https://www.wrdw.com/2021/05/20/crews-coping-with-aftermath-of-shipwreck-fire-off-georgia-coast/  (11:00) Lawsuit details alleged negligence that drowned Missoula diver in Lake McDonald https://missoulacurrent.com/montana-today/2021/05/lawsuit-details-negligence/   (34:08) Nonprofit Diveheart Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Pioneering Scuba Therapy For...
Published 05/27/21
Mack and Darrin edited after their fourth livestream. Audio continues to improve and duct table fixed a loose network connection. (0:19) Introduction (1:59) Scuba in the News (2:01) Lawsuit filed in Glacier NP scuba diving death https://www.kpax.com/news/crime-and-courts/lawsuit-filed-in-glacier-np-scuba-diving-death  (13:41) Golden Ray's engine section leaves the...
Published 05/17/21
Mack and Darrin edited after their fourth livestream. Audio continues to improve and duct table fixed a loose network connection. (0:19) Introduction (1:59) Scuba in the News (2:01) Lawsuit filed in Glacier NP scuba diving death https://www.kpax.com/news/crime-and-courts/lawsuit-filed-in-glacier-np-scuba-diving-death  (13:41) Golden Ray's engine section leaves the...
Published 05/17/21
Mack and Darrin edited after their third livestream. Small improvements each week. Audio is much better and the connected stayed solid. (0:20) Introduction - Dandelions and propane (4:11) Scuba in the News (4:24) Hyperbaric Treatment Center to close temporarily for renovations https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2021/05/06/hyperbaric-treatment-closure/ (9:09) First Crew Member Of Franklin's Lost Expedition That Left 129 Dead Has Been...
Published 05/07/21