pressure makes diamonds. We catch up with Trevor and talk diving and wetsuits. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebottomdwellersds/message

The return of “EL Gato”! Johnny is back and alive in the dive shack. Episode has thrills and plenty of spills as we slosh our way through the last couple weeks. We give an update on the water tower diver death and have a quick phone call on air with a special guest. We also talk about how I died in the south and am now living in an alternate timeline. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebottomdwellersds/message

We had another diver death. Carlos Medina passed away during the course of his work cleaning out a water storage tank. We go over what we know and give an update on where we are at in the investigation. For the second half of the show, we have Bobby Chacon on to talk about the similarities of the I-35 bridge collapse and the Key bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland. We talk about what divers can expect during the course of work doing recovery and salvage. AJ Lee comes back on the show to...

A commercial diver has died during the course of work on 3/12/24. He was working in the Gulf of Mexico during jetting operations. Listen in for up to date information and details surrounding this tragic accident. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebottomdwellersds/message

On a February day in 1969, off the shore of northern California, a US Navy crane carefully lowered 300 tons of metal into the Pacific Ocean. The massive tubular structure was an audacious feat of engineering — a pressurized underwater habitat, complete with science labs and living quarters for an elite group of divers who hoped to spend days or even months at a stretch living and working on the ocean floor. The Sealab project, as it was known, was the brainchild of a country doctor turned...

In this double disclaimer episode get an inside look into sat diving and traveling as a commercial diver. From California to Texas to Nigeria and everywhere in between, Phil tells us like it is. Dive schools buckle up and take note. We got a good one here. Real diver talk from real divers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebottomdwellersds/message

We continue our conversation with retired FBI Diver, Bobby Chacon in this thrilling episode. We start with the underwater investigation of the Lacy Peterson Murders. It gets a bit graphic, so listeners be advised. We then talk about Bobby's work on the "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders" TV show. We learn about gun safety on set, while we go over the tragic shooting death involving Alec Baldwin, in which Bobby was called in to offer his expertise during the initial inquiry. Bobby shares his...

Plane Crashes with AIDS blood, anthrax diving, catching murderers, Russian mob hits, and some great insight for divers involved in body recovery. A packed episode as we have Bobby Chacon in the Bottom Dwellers Dive Shack! Stay tuned for Part II coming soon as we dive deeper into the details of some of the cases that Bobby has worked on. Episode Summary brought to you by Riverside.fm. In this conversation, Bobby Chacon shares his journey from being a...

An in between episode with LB Diver and Johnny where we give an update on the Miami hookah death from last year. We also talk a bit about the Texas and some upcoming trips/events. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebottomdwellersds/message

New Episode of The Downline. Commercial diving isn’t just about construction and oil. We have an amazing conversation about engineering and diving. Listen in as we speak with Ikaika Kincaid, Laura Miller, and Colton Powell of Consor Engineers, an ADCI member company. Consor has a wealth of experience performing commercial diving and underwater structural assessments. We are pleased to have them on the Downline to help highlight the role that engineer divers and technicians play in keeping...

Dr. Keith Van Meter and Bobby Delise come on the show and talk about the groundbreaking new concept for hyperbaric treatment. They answer some tough questions and explain why this is the next and needed step in emergency hyperbaric treatment. From diving injuries to gun shot wounds this van is versatile and will save lives. Dr. Van Meter also talks about his career as a hyperbaric dive doctor. This episode was recorded live at underwater interventions 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. ---...

We had such an amazing interview with Mary Bonnin on location in Panama City, FL. She is the United States of Americas First ever female, “MASTER DIVER “, and she is still currently the only female master diver. Mary Bonnin earned her initial diving qualification in 1977. She graduated from First Class Diving School in 1981 at the top of her class and was the first woman to qualify as a diver first class. During her seven years as a Navy diving instructor, Bonnin trained more than 1,000...

In this episode we recap the events of last month. We had a great time during the winter break and can’t wait to bring you new episodes! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebottomdwellersds/message

Subscribe to The Downline! The official podcast for The ADCI. In this amazing episode we talk with Blair Mott of Kirby Morgan Dive Systems. A great conversation about equipment and the importance of diving with genuine Kirby Morgan products from authorized dealers. This episode was recorded at Underwater Interventions 2023 in New Orleans, LA. The Downline is the official podcast of ADCI and is hosted by Phil Newsum the Executive Director of ADCI. --- Send in...

Live on the floor of UI for day two. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebottomdwellersds/message

Wow! What a day! A recap of underwater intervention day 1! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebottomdwellersds/message

An important episode for all divers in all fields that you don’t want to miss. We discuss the hyperbaric crisis we are facing with Julio Garcia, the Director of Hyperbarics at Springhill Hospital in Mobile, Alabama. He shares many stories about treating diving injuries and tells us the awful truth regarding diver care. More and more hyperbaric facilities are closing doors to divers and denying care. Can anything be done? Listen in and learn about this hyperbaric desert that we are in. Please...

In this second episode recorded while on the road in Florida, we speak with one of my early dive mentors, Jeff Lane. He tells about his story as an army diver, commercial diving contractor, and dive supervisor with Consor Engineers. This episode was recorded with a live audience in downtown Panama City. We had a great time reminiscing, shucking oysters, and talking about raising kids in this tough business. A great episode by working divers on the job and on the road. --- Send in a voice...

In the first Panama City, FL episode, we invite Frank Lasch over and talk about his career as a navy diver and then commercial dive company owner. We had special guest co-host Johnny “The Legend” Santiago for this episode. Frank was an awesome guest and can’t wait to hang out again next time I’m working in Panama City. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebottomdwellersds/message

Wow! What an episode! We get an inside look into being a fishery diver with Doug Brown. He tells us some wild stories! Learn about “Cali Style” diving, old timers smoking crack and diving, underwater fighting, and the big dollars you can make in this high risk niche of commercial diving. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebottomdwellersds/message

We had a great time with diver AJ Lee. AJ shared with us how he started in the industry and his current status as a commercial diver. But it wasn’t all serious talk! 😄 We also had a blast just hanging out and enjoying each other’s company. Laughter echoed through the shack as we shared hilarious stories drank some beers and just enjoyed each other’s company. So grab a beer (if you can) and enjoy this fun slap stick episode of the Bottom Dwellers Dive Shack. #podcast #podcaster...

Mike Wheatley comes on the show and spews his knowledge all over the place. You DIT graduates know him, love him, hate him, he’s a diver so he don’t care! It’s an amazing show with a guy that’s been around the block and is now teaching young divers how to work and make it in the biz! An amazing show that you don’t want to miss! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebottomdwellersds/message

We start our new season with updates and news from the diving industry! We talk about what we’ve been doing and where LB diver has been lately. We’re excited and ready for a new season full of fun and adventure! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebottomdwellersds/message

Episode with Johnny and LB! We talk about the new dive supervisor’s handbook and the creation of a new diver’s association. LB gives his two cents on how to make safety changes and the feelings of non-divers from overseas trying to make an impact in American diving standards. Burn the house down or gather intelligence and work with industry leaders? Your thoughts? We also talk a little bit about the bachelorette tv show and having a commercial diver on the show. A thought provoking episode...