Episodes
Joe Dituri – Hyperbaric Medicine Researcher & Exploration Legend In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Divers I chat with legendary hyperbaric medicine researcher and diving explorer Joe Dituri. Bio Commander Joseph Dituri enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1985. He served continuously on active service upon various ships and shore stations where he […]
Published 09/18/22
Jeff Bozanic – Scientific Diving Legend In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Divers I chat with legendary scientific diver and explorer Jeff Bozanic. Today’s guest is one of the premiere scientific divers and explorers on the planet. Bio Jeffrey Bozanic is the president of Next Generation Services, where he provides consulting and training […]
Published 08/06/22
Nadia Aly – Underwater Photographer and Expedition Legend In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Divers I chat with legendary photographer and expedition leader Nadia Aly. Today’s guest is the founder and creative talent behind diving’s largest social media brand – I’m sure you’ve heard of it – ScubaDiverLife Bio Nadia Aly is an […]
Published 04/16/22
Bret Gilliam – Diving Industry Legend In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Divers I chat with legendary diving industry professional Bret Gilliam. Todays guest has done just about everything in diving. Bio Bret Gilliam has been professionally involved in the diving industry since 1971, a career now spanning over 50 years. Since beginning […]
Published 03/26/22
Becky Kagan Schott – Underwater Director of Photography, Photographer and Technical Diving Instructor In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Divers I chat with legendary underwater photographer and technical diving instructor Becky Kagan Schott. Today we interview another young gun legend in the diving industry. And that is Underwater Director of Photography, Photographer and […]
Published 01/13/22
Tom Leaird – Legendary Underwater Educator In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Divers I chat with legendary diving educator Tom Leaird. Well, today’s guest has been in my professional and personal life for 25 years. And today I’m delighted to introduce him to you. Why do I say introduce him to you? Well, […]
Published 12/13/21
Michael Lang, Ph.D. – Legendary Scientific Diver and Underwater Researcher In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Divers I chat with legendary scientific diver and underwater researcher Michael Lang. Hey everybody welcome to another episode of the League of Extraordinary Divers. It’s so great to have you here with me today. Today special guest […]
Published 12/04/21
Cathryn Castle Garcia & Capt. Gui Garcia – Legendary Underwater Creatives In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Divers I chat with legendary underwater creatives Cathryn Castle Garcia and Capt. Gui Garcia. Hey everybody welcome to another episode of the League of Extraordinary Divers. It’s so great to have you here with me today. […]
Published 10/14/21
Margo Peyton – Legendary Kids & Family Diving Pro In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Divers I chat with kids and family diving legend Margo Peyton. Hey everybody welcome to another episode of the League of Extraordinary Divers. It’s so great to have you here with me today. If you’re a parent or […]
Published 09/25/21
Paul Toomer – Legendary Technical Diving Instructor In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Divers I chat with technical diving legend Paul Toomer. Hey everybody welcome to another episode of the League of Extraordinary Divers. It’s so great to have you here with me today. Today’s guest is one of the most stand out, […]
Published 08/28/21
Jarrod Jablonski – Legendary Technical Diving Instructor In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Divers I chat with technical diving legend Jarrod Jablonski. Hey everybody welcome to another episode of the League of Extraordinary Divers. It’s so great to have you here with me today. If you’re a diver and you’re on social media, […]
Published 08/12/21
James Blackman – Founder & Host of Divers Ready! In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Divers I chat with founder and host of Divers Ready! YouTube channel. Hey everybody welcome to another episode of the League of Extraordinary Divers. It’s so great to have you here with me today. Okay, when we want […]
Published 08/01/21
Wayne Brown – Liveaboards Icon In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Divers I chat with legendary philanthropist and industry liveaboards icon Wayne Brown. Bio Hey everybody welcome to another episode of the League of Extraordinary Divers. It’s so great to have you here with me today on the momentous occasion. It’s the 50th […]
Published 07/16/21
Amos Nachoum – Underwater Big Animal Photographer In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Divers I chat with legendary underwater big animal photographer Amos Nachoum. Bio You have seen the images of today’s legend in one way or another, because his images of big and or dangerous underwater animals have graced printed works from […]
Published 07/02/21
Dick Long – Diving Industry Veteran & Exposure Protection Legend In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Divers I chat with thermal protection legend Dick Long. Bio If you’ve ever worn a wetsuit or drysuit – and most of you have – then you can thank today’s legend for the improved designs of thermal […]
Published 06/26/21
Willie Cline – Diving Industry Veteran & Marketing Pro In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Divers I chat with diving industry legend William Cline. Bio William Cline, who goes by Willie, is president and owner of Cline Group Advertising, Marketing & Research. The company was founded in 1990 as an international consultancy, specializing […]
Published 06/02/21
Dawn Kernagis – Extreme Environment & Technical Diving Legend In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Divers I chat with legendary extreme environment expert Dawn Kernagis. Bio Dawn Kernagis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill where she studies ways to protect the brain […]
Published 05/08/21
Lamar Hires – Cave Diving Pioneer, Explorer and Manufacturer In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Divers I chat with legendary cave diving explorer and manufacturer Lamar Hires. Early Days Lamar Hires started diving in 1979 after moving to Jacksonville, FL. The springs of North Florida were the closest dive sites to Jacksonville that […]
Published 04/07/21
Rosemary Lunn – Diving Industry Author and Marketing Expert Today’s legend hails from the UK and she surely has a grasp on not only diving in the UK but also being a dive professional there as well. Rosemary E Lunn (Roz) is the Business Development Director at The Underwater Marketing Company. This British firm specializes […]
Published 03/13/21
Bob Talbot – Iconic Nature Photographer & Underwater Filmmaker As always, today we have another legend in the diving industry – actually he’s a legend in photography and film industries as well. I’m talking about the one and only Bob Talbot. It’s always a treat to interview these legends, but Bob is really special for […]
Published 01/29/21
Faith Ortins – Legendary Underwater Explorer Hey everyone welcome to another episode of the League of Extraordinary Divers. It’s great to have you here today. Today we have an absolutely remarkable guest. Today I have a fun interview with diving legend Faith Ortins. Faith has spent most of her adult life in the ocean. Starting […]
Published 01/08/21
Ian Koblick – Legendary Aquanaut & Ocean Educator Hey everyone welcome to another episode of the League of Extraordinary Divers. It’s great to have you here today. Have you ever fantasized about living underwater. Of course you have! I do too. You see these images have been set in our mind mostly through television and […]
Published 12/18/20
Howard & Michele Hall – Legendary Award Winning Underwater Filmmaking Duo Hey everyone welcome to another episode of the League of Extraordinary Divers. It’s great to have you here today. Have you ever been to an IMAX movie? IMAX redefines the phrase big screen films. Well I vividly remember seeing Deep Sea 3D IMAX film, […]
Published 11/09/20
Richie Kohler – Iconic Wreck Explorer, Filmmaker and Author Hey everyone welcome to another episode of the League of Extraordinary Divers. It’s great to have you here today. So when you say the name Richie Kohler one may immediately think of wreck diving in the Northeast, or German U boats or his long time buddy […]
Published 10/16/20