Off Gassing: A Scuba Podcast (Nicholas Hogle)
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| 25 May 2023 | Intro Episode | 00:02:50 | |
An introduction to why I wanted to start the podcast. My goals and ideas for the show. Enjoy | |||
| 31 May 2023 | Interview with Elsa | 00:58:37 | |
In this week's episode, I interview Elsa. A true adventurer. I first met Elsa while on a fun diving trip in Thailand. I was instantly drawn to her story. From hating water to her journey to becoming an instructor, the ups and downs of working in the scuba industry, her time through the pandemic, and her joy of the unknown. Elsa is truly a free spirit and this is her story. I hope you enjoy. | |||
| 07 Jun 2023 | Interview with Jepun Divers | 00:48:22 | |
In this week's episode, I interview Kira and Serge. Owners and founders of Jepun Divers in Amed Bali. As soon as you step foot in Jepun Divers you are overcome with a feeling of welcomeness. A place to hang out and grab a beer with some new friends or meet up with some old ones. From their first breaths underwater to the rocky road of opening a dive shop. Jepun is a true family-owned, family-operated dive shop. After meeting Kira and Serge, I wanted to share their story. I hope you enjoy | |||
| 14 Jun 2023 | Interview with Kyle Roepke | 00:44:47 | |
In this week's episode, I speak with Kyle Roepke. A cinematographer aiming to give a voice to the underwater world. Kyle speaks about learning to dive in the cold but beautiful waters of British Colombia, working with Sea Legacy, and eventually starting his own production company. I also get a chance to speak with Kyle about his path into the rebreather world. A journey to find purpose, a journey to capture moments, and of course some amusing stories along the way. I hope you enjoy! | |||
| 21 Jun 2023 | Interview with Marc Crane Part 1 | 00:41:04 | |
Sloshed, merry, tanked, zonked, guttered, intoxicated, drunken. These are some of the words you can use to describe what you are about to hear. Let's just say, I got to know Santa Theresa a little too well. I apologize for the recording, let's just say there were some technical difficulties, yeah technical difficulties. In this week's interview, we bring you part one of Marc Cranes Interview. Anytime I get a chance to hang out with Marc, it's informative and good fun. I get a chance to speak with Marc about his journey as a diver, some of his travel experiences, some of his thoughts on rebreathers, some explorations, and some fine rum as well. I hope you enjoy | |||
| 21 Jun 2023 | Interview with Marc Crane Part 2 | 00:39:07 | |
Sloshed, merry, tanked, zonked, guttered, intoxicated, drunken. These are some of the words you can use to describe what you are about to hear. Let's just say, I got to know Santa Theresa a little too well. I apologize for the recording, let's just say there were some technical difficulties, yeah technical difficulties. In this week's interview, we bring you part two of Marc Cranes Interview. Anytime I get a chance to hang out with Marc, it's informative and good fun. I get a chance to speak with Marc about his journey as a diver, some of his travel experiences, some of his thoughts on rebreathers, some explorations, and some fine rum as well. I hope you enjoy | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 | Interview with Andy Davis | 00:45:27 | |
When searching for sidemount diving on the internet, it's impossible not to come across Andy Davis and Scuba Tech Philippines. On this week's episode, I sit down with Andy and hear some of his thoughts on wreck diving, gas density, foundational skills, advice for divers moving into the technical world, and of course sidemount. I hope you enjoy. | |||
| 05 Jul 2023 | Interview with Bruce Konefe | 00:36:59 | |
After chatting with Bruce for a few minutes, it felt as if I have known him for years. We talked about his path into Scuba Diving, wrecks, caves, local community work he is doing, his work with ANDI, and what he has in mind for the future. Enjoy! | |||
| 12 Jul 2023 | Interview with Stacy Chee | 00:34:51 | |
About a year ago, I had the opportunity to relocate to the beautiful country of Malaysia. Anytime I can highlight and show off this amazing place, I jump at any opportunity. On this week's episode, I'm excited to speak with Malaysia’s very own Stacy Chee. Born and Raised in Malaysia, Stacy is the owner and founder of Moby-Tek, a recreational and technical dive center on Tioman Island on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. We get a chance to speak about some different dive destinations in Malaysia, some of her favorite places to dive around South East Asia, her journey as a diver, and of course, Moby-Tek and Tioman Island. | |||
| 19 Jul 2023 | Interview with The Dive Meme | 00:36:51 | |
On this week's episode, I interview Laura. The woman behind The Dive Meme. Something that started during the lockdown of the Covid 19 pandemic, has now grown to be an internet sensation. I speak with Laura about how it all started, her diving experiences, local diving, content creation, how she likes to spend her downtime and the joy she finds bringing laughter, one dive meme at a time. Enjoy | |||
| 26 Jul 2023 | Interview with Richard Pyle | 00:51:08 | |
Pyle stops, deep stops, do you know the whole story? In this week's episode, I speak with world-famous ichthyologist Richard Pyle. Richard speaks about how a serious accident in his youth ended up being a life-changing event that led him down the path of where he is today. His love of fish, getting bent, rebreathers, diving physiology, the truth about deep stops, and much more in this interview with the self-proclaimed fish nerd. Enjoy! | |||
| 02 Aug 2023 | Interview with Charlie Roberson | 00:43:08 | |
On this week's episode, I interview Charlie Roberson. I get a chance to talk with Charlie about his early days of diving, Florida caves, NSS-CDS, Karst Underwater Research, and of course Fathom rebreathers. I hope you enjoy. | |||
| 09 Aug 2023 | Interview with Bill Stone | 00:51:54 | |
Explorer, pioneer, innovator, a few words used to describe my next guest. In this week’s interview, I speak with Bill Stone. Bill has been pushing boundaries as far back as he can remember. From the deepest caves to space exploration, no frontier is off-limits. I get a chance to speak with Bill about the early days of technical diving, rebreathers, past explorations, future projects, arguments over cheese, and changing the world. I hope you enjoy. | |||
| 06 Aug 2023 | Round Table Discussions | 00:01:38 | |
I want to introduce a new series to Round Table Discussions The interviews will always be the main course of the show. I would like to think of The Round Table as side dishes. I came up with this idea while on ScubaBoard, a place where many divers of all levels get together and have discussions. ScubaBoard is a great place for any diver to gather information and learn but as many of you know ScubaBoard can get very heated sometimes. The goal is to get these divers together to have respectful and engaging conversations. Round Table episodes will be released as I record them. Stay tuned and hit that subscribe button so you don’t miss them when they drop.
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| 16 Aug 2023 | Interview with Monica Chin | 00:36:26 | |
Proud and excited to introduce my next guest. Monica Chin is an environmental and marine conservationist, she is on a mission to educate and protect the beautiful waters surrounding Sabah in North Borneo Malaysia. On this week's episode, we speak about ocean conservation, One Ocean Empire, diving around Malaysia, and what you can do to help. An inspiration, a proud Malaysian, and a true ambassador of our ocean. I hope you enjoy. | |||
| 23 Aug 2023 | Interview with Fully Submerged Scuba | 00:39:47 | |
Comedy: Professional entertainment consisting of jokes and sketches, intended to make an audience laugh. Anytime I meet someone that can make me laugh, I am instantly drawn in. On this week's episode, I speak with Olivia of Fully Submerged Scuba. She brings me through her journey of how the class clown from the Midwest ended up in the sunshine state bringing scuba comedy to the masses. From her first breath underwater to becoming a diving professional, This is the story of Fully Submerged Scuba. Enjoy. | |||
| 30 Aug 2023 | Interview with Kevin Wood | 00:55:15 | |
It's always a great pleasure to meet an instructor who never stops being a student. On this week's episode, I sit down with Kevin Wood. A UTD instructor with a drive that keeps him searching for more knowledge. From his first experience underwater to his journey into overhead environments, Kevin's goal is to continually learn so he can provide his students with a better foundation to be successful in any underwater environment they choose to pursue. Enjoy. | |||
| 06 Sep 2023 | Interview with Bjorn Loftis | 00:34:03 | |
In this week's episode, I interview Bjorn Loftis, A technical instructor who began teaching in Missouri before relocating to the Lone Star State. I speak with Bjorn about his journey to becoming a scuba instructor, Missouri Caves, Florida Caves, Adaptive Scuba, and the friendships he has made over the years. I hope you enjoy. | |||
| 14 Aug 2023 | Round Table: Should neutral buoyancy be taught in Discover Scuba or Open Water? | 00:54:22 | |
In this Round Table Discussion, I have a conversation with Kosta Koeman about if there should be a big emphasis on neutral buoyancy while conducting a Discover Scuba Dive in a pool or if should it come during the Open Water Course. | |||
| 21 Aug 2023 | Round Table Discussion: Solo Diving | 00:56:38 | |
In this Round Table Discussion, I have a conversation with Scubaboard members Glenn(Wibble) and Gordon(Searcaigh) about their thoughts on solo diving. If you are enjoying the show, please consider leaving a review on your podcast listening platform. | |||
| 28 Aug 2023 | Interview with James Mott | 00:46:16 | |
On this week's episode, I interview James Mott, a Michigan native and Unified Team Diving instructor. As many of you know, James co-hosts The Great Dive Podcast, one of the most successful scuba diving podcasts. We discuss his journey as a diver, the massive scale of The Great Lakes, ice diving, and of course, I get advice on Scuba Podcasting. Enjoy! | |||
| 28 Aug 2023 | Round Table Discussion: Solo Diving 2 | 01:03:31 | |
Joining The Round Table this week are guests Jill Heinerth, Mel Briscoe, James Mott, and Mike Gault. I sit down with this amazing group of divers and hear their thoughts about solo diving. | |||
| 12 Sep 2023 | Interview with Jeff Lindsay | 00:49:26 | |
Primarily underwater photography of shipwrecks and caves. If you’re looking for pictures of fish or coral you’re in the wrong place. These are the words written as I scroll through my next guest's profile. Images that bring us into the past, images that let us view where few have explored, and images of extreme environments. In this episode I speak with Jeff Lindsey, We discuss our love of Malaysian cuisine, underwater photography, technical diving, shipwrecks, and much more. Enjoy. | |||
| 13 Sep 2023 | Interview with Joanna (JoJo) Wyrebek | 00:46:52 | |
The level of excitement and energy that radiates from my next guest when speaking about diving is extremely contagious. In this episode, I speak with Jo Jo. A technical Diver from Poland who now lives in the UK. We speak about her path into rebreathers, her love of The Baltic Sea, wreck diving, The Cavettes, and some advice for those moving through the ranks. Oh, and I can’t forget to mention her love of dry suits. Enjoy! | |||
| 14 Sep 2023 | Interview with Rosa Mancebo | 00:55:12 | |
In 2018 during my first trip through Indonesia, some last-minute changes in plans landed me in what would become one of my favorite places on earth. Bunaken Island in North Sulawesi. This is where I met Rosa, at the time, she was a Divemaster in training and was my dive guide for the week. I stayed in touch with Rosa and followed her travels around the world and her journey as she moved through the ranks and is now a staff instructor. In this episode, I am excited to share her story. Enjoy! | |||
| 15 Sep 2023 | Interview with Hannah Tilley | 00:47:37 | |
It really does not take long for most divers to discover the wonderful, unique, and strange world of Nudis! Which one is your favorite?? In this episode, I speak with Hannah, a diver from Edmonds, Washington in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Hannah’s goal is to make nudis a household name and I am more than happy to promote this cause. Why? Because who doesn’t like Nudis. Diving in The Puget Sound, flooded housings, and the wonderful, unique, and strange world of Nudis! I hope you enjoy. | |||
| 18 Sep 2023 | Round Table Discussion: Future of Open Circuit Mixed Gas and Rebreather Diving | 01:25:37 | |
In this Round Table episode, I sit back and listen to some of the biggest pioneers in the industry speaking about the future of Open Circuit Mixed Gas and Rebreather diving. Is there a future for Open Circuit Mixed Gas or is it yesterday's news? Are dual rebreathers becoming the standard for future explorations? Is it time for a new Blueprint for Survival? | |||
| 19 Sep 2023 | Ceningan Series Intro | 00:02:01 | |
In July of this year, we visited the beautiful Nusa Ceningan located between Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida. A week of island life was just what the doctor ordered. Here, we discovered Ceningan Divers, an eco-friendly dive resort located just 500 meters over the world-famous Yellow Bridge connecting Lembongan to Ceningan. Cliff-jumping, surfing, zip-lines, and plenty of other activities can be enjoyed while in this picturesque tropical environment. We came for the diving. Mantas, molas, turtles, bamboo sharks, the terrifying titan triggerfish, and plenty of vibrant healthy coral are just a short list of things to see underwater. Another aspect of traveling I love; is the people you meet and the friendships you make. Of course, I had to bring my microphones and capture some of their journey. Kez, the mola whisperer, Lew, the conservationist from South Africa, the wonderful staff keeping the day-to-day operations going, and Janis and Raina, members of the Marine Megafauna Foundation. I hope you enjoy this short four-episode series brought to you by Off Gassing: A Scuba Podcast. Reviews go a long way, so please, if you are enjoying the show, hit that 5-star review or type up a few words and let me know your thoughts. If you have an idea, want to collaborate, or just want to reach out and say hello. Please do so. You can contact me through email, Nick@OffGassingScuba.com but most of all, I hope you enjoy the show | |||
| 19 Sep 2023 | Ceningan Series 1: Interview with Kezia Mukti | 00:29:20 | |
Gearing up for our second dive of the day at the well-known Crystal Bay dive site, our dive guide turns to us and says, Prepare to meet the Mola Mola. Sure enough, as we passed 25 meters, a cold wave of water hit us and off in the distance, the most famous ocean sunfish graced us with their presence. In this episode, I speak with Kez, The Mola Whisperer. From Jakarta to different destinations in the world before arriving in Ceningan to further her conservation work, teach, and guide divers in one of the most beautiful dive destinations in the world. I hope you enjoy this first episode of the Ceningan Series! | |||
| 20 Sep 2023 | Ceningan Series 2: Interview with Llewellyn Tossel | 00:30:01 | |
As we become divers, most of us are reminded of how important the oceans are. The need to protect and care for all the wonderful life within it. Not only for us but for future generations. In this episode, I speak with Lew, a diver from the southern coast of South Africa with a background deep in conservation. I met Lew as he was starting his role as operations manager at Ceningan Resort. He takes me through his journey to exotic places, his work in conservation, making the most out of opportunities, and gives some advice for divers looking at getting into ocean conservation. Enjoy! | |||
| 22 Sep 2023 | Ceningan Series 4: Interview with Janis and Raina from The Marine Megafauna Foundation | 00:38:47 | |
During our stay at Cenigan, we attended a Manta presentation conducted by members of The Marine Megafauna Foundation. A non-profit with a focus on protecting the most endangered ocean giants and the habitats they call home. In this episode, I speak with Janis, a project leader, and Raina a student completing an internship. We speak about what led them into the underwater world, the work of the foundation, some facts about mantas, why citizen science is so important, and what you can do to help! Enjoy! | |||
| 21 Sep 2023 | Ceningan Series 3: Interview with Staff Members of Ceningan Divers | 00:47:16 | |
I am really excited to bring you this next episode of the Ceningan Series. Over the course of my stay at Ceningan Resort, We had an amazing time getting to know the different staff members. Of course, I had the microphones ready to capture their story so I could share it with you. Please give it a listen and I hope you enjoy. | |||
| 27 Sep 2023 | Interview with Swen Becht | 00:43:15 | |
Graceful, quiet, peaceful, free. I feel many Scuba divers are often drawn to many aspects of Freediving. The self-discipline needed to travel into the underwater world with nothing but a breath-hold is absolutely intriguing. In this episode, I speak with Swen, a freediving instructor based out of Malaysia. We speak about why he gravitated to the sport, starting a Freediving center, some tips for beginners, and much more, I hope you enjoy. | |||
| 28 Sep 2023 | Interview with Thomas Hughes | 00:58:47 | |
I first met Thomas while working at Dive World Austin in Central Texas. It was apparent that he had been bitten by the scuba bug, so naturally, we became fast friends. Since starting this podcast he has been one of my biggest supporters and I feel privileged to share his story. In this episode we speak about, Circle H Scuba, finding your local diving, advertising improvements, the joy of teaching, and much more. I hope you enjoy. | |||
| 03 Oct 2023 | Interview with David 'Strikey' Strike | 00:52:32 | |
With a long-established career in many aspects of diving, David 'Strikey' Strike was someone I knew I had to have on the show. It was a great honor to sit down and hear about David’s long history within the diving world. From military diving to commercial diving, recreational to technical, and author to media organizer. Please sit back and enjoy my interview with David 'Strikey' Strike. | |||
| 04 Oct 2023 | Interview with Michael 'M2' Menduno | 00:43:05 | |
I am willing to make a bet you can guess what magazine my next guest started. Micheal Menduno known by many as M2 has had quite the impact in the scuba diving world. Have you heard of Technical Diving? In this episode, I get a chance to sit down with Micheal and hear about his exit from the tech world to becoming one of the most well-known diving journalists of our time, how his curiosity of the deep helped him create a meeting place for early technical divers to share their stories and exchange ideas and his current role as co-founder and editor-in-chief of InDepth. THE online Scuba Diving Magazine | |||
| 05 Oct 2023 | Round Table Discussion: Scuba Journalism | 00:36:16 | |
In this Round Table discussion, I bring together journalists Ashley Stewart, Michael Menduno, David Strike, and Eric Douglas to have a conversation and hear their thoughts about Scuba Journalism. | |||
| 10 Oct 2023 | Interview with Jarrod Jablonski | 00:43:36 | |
On today's show, I sit down and have a conversation with Jarrod Jablonski. An aquatic lover from a very young age, learning to swim before he could walk, It was only natural for him to find his way to the underwater world. His drive for exploration led him to create a new standard with Global Underwater Explorers. Conservation, underwater caves, Deep Dive Dubai, and much more in this episode of Off Gassing: A Scuba Podcast | |||
| 18 Oct 2023 | Round Table Discussion: Toxicity in the Scuba Industry | 00:58:59 | |
Let's face it, the world has no shortage of assholes, and the scuba industry is no exception. I am sure you know one or two. Maybe you’ll run into one this weekend on the dive boat. Maybe, you narrowly escaped an encounter last week at the dive site. In this Round Table, I sit down with Rosa, Sarah, and Olivia and discuss Toxicity in the scuba industry. Please enjoy!
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| 12 Oct 2023 | Interview with Robin Cuesta | 00:54:52 | |
In this episode, I speak with Explorer and founder of Sulawesi Dive Trek Robin Cuesta. Robin is at the forefront of cave exploration around Indonesia. We speak about getting in the right mindset before a dive, the logistic difficulties of remote exploration, current projects, what to look for in teammates, the path that led him to open the first full cave dive center in Indonesia, and the relaxed, slow-paced, lifestyle in South-East Sulawesi. Please enjoy. | |||
| 25 Oct 2023 | Interview with Dawson | 00:42:01 | |
There is a very active diving scene in Central Texas. This is where I first became certified, and have lost count of the number of times I have been underwater in Lake Travis located in Austin Texas. | |||
| 01 Nov 2023 | Interview with Matt Shadoin | 00:37:25 | |
One day while scrolling through the wonderful world of Instagram, I came across my next guest's profile. Videos of sea turtles, eagle rays, and other various creatures of the underwater world. I reached out to Matt to see if he would be interested in coming onto the podcast for an interview. He tells me his story of how he ended up in Australia on a working visa, his time at Heron Island, and he gives me some tips on the tedious task of editing underwater videos. Please enjoy. | |||
| 02 Nov 2023 | Interview with Alissa Hew | 00:37:58 | |
During my trip to Ceningan earlier this year I met Alissa. She completed her Advanced Open Water during our time there and I wanted to know more of her story. In this episode, she speaks about her Open Water experience, how the peaceful and quiet atmosphere of the underwater world brings her joy, how she learns to find comfort and adapt to different situations in less-than-optimal environments that arise while scuba diving, and some future destinations she would like to visit. I hope you enjoy | |||
| 03 Nov 2023 | Interview with Josh Caroon | 00:50:41 | |
When most divers sign up for that next course, we have high hopes, and usually, expectations are met. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Sometimes, we as students leave disappointed and frustrated at our own lack of ability to meet all the standards and requirements, and sometimes it's completely out of our control and falls on those in charge of the course. I'll be the first to say that I have made mistakes as an instructor and things do not always go to plan. As an instructor, the highest priority is always safety. I feel that creating an environment to learn and master skills but also leaving students with a great experience is equally important. Once again this is not always the case. | |||
| 08 Nov 2023 | Interview with Brett Hemphill | 00:59:58 | |
In October of this year, the dive community lost one of its biggest ambassadors. For a brief moment on August 10th, 2023, I had the amazing privilege to sit down with Brett and hear his story. Brett B Hemphill 1967-2023 | |||
| 15 Nov 2023 | Interview with Terry Irvine | 00:49:57 | |
In this episode, I interview Terry Irvine. During his Open Water course in the snowy Canadian weather, he was instantly drawn to what he refers to as the magic that happens underwater. The deep wrecks of The Great Lakes led him to pursue technical and overhead training. We speak about his passion for wreck diving, the discovery of Canadian Pacific Railway Locomotive 694 which crashed on June 10th, 1910, and how he enjoys the simple magical moments underwater. Please enjoy. | |||
| 16 Nov 2023 | Interview with Andrew Rawlingson | 00:37:06 | |
A few months back I conducted some interviews on solo diving. I reached out to ScubaBoard to find guests to speak with. Andrew known as MB NZ on the platform was happy to participate. Originally scheduled as a group discussion turned into a one-on-one interview due to scheduling conflicts with the other members. In this interview, I speak with Andrew and hear his thoughts on solo diving. As with any diving, if you should choose to partake in this method of diving, please seek out proper training, and always dive within your training and comfort level. Safe diving. | |||
| 22 Nov 2023 | Interview with Brian D. Greene | 00:46:34 | |
In this episode, I speak with Ichthyology research specialist Brian Greene. Growing up in Kwajalein Atoll in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Brian learned to dive at a very young age. When he was just nine years old he came across the book Micronesian Reef Fishes and from that point on he made it a mission to find every fish he could. The Bishop Museum, challenges of remote expeditions, advice for up-and-coming ichthyologists, and much more. I hope you enjoy. Instagram: | |||
| 23 Nov 2023 | Interview with Dr. Simon Mitchell | 00:51:00 | |
At some point, most divers will come across New Zealand physician and scientist, Dr. Simon Mitchell. In the slim chance you have not heard of him, do yourself a favor, find your way to a computer, conduct a Google search, and I guarantee you will learn a thing or two. In the meantime, enjoy this interview as I sit down and get to know one of the most respected divers on the planet. | |||
| 29 Nov 2023 | Interview with Wendy Mitchell | 01:02:45 | |
My next guest always had a fascination with the ocean. When she had the opportunity, she became certified and it led her down a path to becoming an ocean warrior. In this episode, I speak with Wendy Mitchell. She tells me about her journey that has brought her to some of the most beautiful and remote dive destinations in the world, her goal to document and protect the underwater world, and some amazing times she has had as she continues to add nautical miles to her sailing adventures. Please Enjoy. | |||
| 30 Nov 2023 | Round Table Discussion: Photography | 00:55:19 | |
Today on the Round Table, I sit down with this accomplished group of underwater photographers and hear their thoughts about capturing images within the underwater world. Join me along with Hannah Tilley, Kate Jonker, Annie Crawley, and Jami Leslie Feldman. I hope you enjoy. If you are enjoying the show, please leave a review on your podcast listening platform. If you are really enjoying the show, share your favorite episode with family and friends. | |||
| 06 Dec 2023 | Interview with Sara Banderby | 00:50:09 | |
As you find yourself at the end of the cavern zone you will be greeted with a sign that reads STOP; PREVENT YOUR DEATH! GO NO FARTHER. Most divers see this warning and will never travel beyond this point. My next guest is not like most divers. She saw this sign and wanted to know what needed to be done to go beyond this picture of the Grim Reaper. In this episode, I speak with Sara Banderby. Finding her way into overhead environments, a history lesson on the Baltic Sea, the benefits of rebreather diving, the joy she finds in creating new divers, and much more. Please Enjoy. | |||
| 07 Dec 2023 | Round Table Discussion: The Cavettes | 01:15:00 | |
I am super excited to introduce this next Round Table, this group had me in tears I was laughing so much. Joanna Wyrebek, Sara Banderby, and Sanne Volja make up The Cavettes. A group of technical divers with a goal to empower other women in diving. They sit down and tell me about how the group was formed, their expeditions, some challenges they have faced, and much more. Let me say they did not hold anything back and hands down this was one of my favorite episodes to record. Please enjoy. | |||
| 13 Dec 2023 | Interview with Kurt Storms | 00:45:43 | |
On today’s episode, I speak with Kurt Storms. A technical and rebreather instructor out of Belgium. I was able to catch Kurt before he traveled to Malta for the 3rd Annual Divesoft Liberty Summit. A family holiday as he explains it. I reached out to Kurt after seeing his photography work and he was kind enough to come onto the podcast for an interview. He tells me about finding and exploring mines, U/W photography, some challenges of traveling with a rebreather, and why he gravitated toward the Divesoft Liberty. Please enjoy. | |||
| 20 Dec 2023 | Interview with Grant Tobin | 01:02:50 | |
At an early age, Grant Tobin was adopted into the Florida cave diving community. Learning the ways of the cave early on, shaped him into the diver he is today. An active member of the Midwest Underwater Explorers, a volunteer of the Wisconsin Historical Society’s Maritime Preservation and Archaeology Program, and he continues to find his way back to the Sunshine State to enjoy the overhead environment. In this episode, I speak with Grant about why he switched from the KISS Sidewinder to the Fathom Gemini, Sidemount vs Backmount rebreathers, advice for divers seeking overhead training, and much more. Please enjoy! | |||
| 21 Dec 2023 | Interview with Mike Gault | 00:54:52 | |
Nitrox. Mixed gas. Decompression Diving. Technical Diving. Most divers are familiar with these words and practices as they are very common in today's world of scuba diving. Years ago, just whispering these terms, you could find yourself banished from certain circles within the greater scuba community. Mike Gault is no stranger to these times. A few months back, I had a chance to catch up with my good friend Mike to hear about these challenging times. Difficulties in finding a nitrox certification, being introduced to a new emerging method of diving called DIR, risks of technical diving, exploring Texas caves, and much more. Please enjoy! | |||
| 26 Dec 2023 | Interview with Lang Tengah Turtle Watch | 00:35:26 | |
I am always excited to highlight conservation on the podcast. Especially when it comes to turtles. If you know me, you know I am a fan of turtles. In this episode, I interview Ginny and Seh Ling from Lang Tengah Turtle Watch located off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. I speak to them about day-to-day operations, conservation efforts, typical days off, and much more. Please enjoy! | |||
| 27 Dec 2023 | Interview with Smita Jairam | 00:45:50 | |
Each person’s journey through this sport varies from one person to the next. For some, it is an easy transition, for others, it's about overcoming fear. Smita Jairam did not let her fear of deep water overtake her and it’s amazing to hear about her journey. From open circuit to closed circuit, the rewarding feeling of conservation work, Malaysia’s must-go-to spots for diving, advice for overcoming fear, and much more. Please enjoy! | |||
| 28 Dec 2023 | Interview with Ellie Hudson | 00:52:21 | |
Stepping back from corporate life, Ellie Hudson decided to pursue her passion for scuba diving. A sport that has built her self-confidence, where dive buddies are family, and a place where she continues to grow. Continuing to further her education in diving, she never forgets to bring up the community around her, creating an environment where nobody feels inadequate. Podcast host, ambassador, content creator, community leader, and just down-to-earth human being who enjoys scuba diving. This is Ellie and this is her story. Please enjoy! | |||
| 03 Jan 2024 | Interview with A-List Divers | 00:43:10 | |
One thing I love about this industry is seeing people branch out and create their own paths. It's not always the easiest but the rewards can be fulfilling. As someone who has started something from nothing, I was excited to chat with Blake Baker. Taking his first breaths in the land-locked state of Indiana before relocating to Florida to start A-List Divers. A premier diving business offering a unique diving experience. We sit and discuss ways to grow, finding an audience, Florida diving, challenges faced along the way, and much more. Please enjoy! | |||
| 10 Jan 2024 | Round Table Discussion: Risk Management and Accident Analysis | 01:16:32 | |
Regardless of the depth, whether five meters or fifty meters, there is always a level of risk when it comes to scuba diving. The question is, how, as individuals, are we assessing and evaluating these situations? What steps can we take to improve and mitigate? In the aftermath of an incident, how do we create a community where an individual feels empowered to speak about the experience? Why have we created an environment where someone is reluctant, scared, or ashamed to speak about an accident? Special guest appearance by Dr. Richard Harris.
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| 17 Jan 2024 | Interview with Eric Douglas | 00:45:47 | |
After graduating with a degree in journalism Eric Douglas found himself enrolling in a scuba course. Like most people at the start of their scuba career, he had no idea the opportunities and memories that would be created. Countless articles across multiple publications, Author of the Mike Scott Thriller novels, a career in journalism that has brought him all over the world, his writing process, advice for future writers, and much more. Please enjoy as I sit down with Eric and hear his story. | |||
| 18 Jan 2024 | Interview with Jeff Maynard | 00:54:20 | |
I have always had a fascination with history. As a kid, watching movies or reading stories about past events is something that has always piqued my interest. Late last year, I had the opportunity to speak with Adventure Historian, Jeff Maynard, Through Jeff's writings, he brings diving history to life with titles such as Divers in Time: Australia’s Untold History, Niagara's Gold, and The Frontier Below: The Past Present, and Future of Our Quest to Go Deeper Underwater. We speak about his adventures to uncover history, his thoughts on writer's block, advice for up-and-coming writers, and much more. Please enjoy. Website: | |||
| 24 Jan 2024 | Interview with Scott RG | 01:00:06 | |
What started as a family activity soon turned into a passion for Scott RG. As one who always welcomes a challenge, technical and overhead diving soon came into his sights. Relaxation and meditation are some of the words he uses when describing his time in the overhead environment. I sit down with Scott and speak with him about his motivation for exploring, the importance of taking your time, his love of the KISS Sidewinder, the Mines of Scotland, cold water diving, solo diving, and much more. Please enjoy. | |||
| 25 Jan 2024 | Interview with Brett Eldridge | 00:56:29 | |
Just before Christmas of last year, I had a chance to sit down and speak with Brett Eldridge, a technical wreck diver based in Southern California. After years of enjoying recreational diving, Brett found his way into the technical world and eventually found his love for deep wrecks. I spoke with Brett about his journey as a diver, his blog Wrecked in My rEvo, photogrammetry, rebreathers, and the dive that led him to write the article “Close Call on the IJN Sata. This is a must-read for anyone who is thinking about or currently participating in technical wreck diving. Please enjoy. | |||
| 31 Jan 2024 | Interview with WreckSploration | 00:47:04 | |
When did it sink? How did it sink? Where was it built? When was it built? Were lives lost? Behind every unidentified shipwreck is a story waiting to be told. In this episode, I speak with Callum Girvan and Alex Aberle-Leeming, two members of WreckSploration. A team of divers based out of Western Australia with a goal, to explore, preserve, educate, and promote a culture of safety in the technical diving community. I speak with them about photogrammetry, The abundance of shipwrecks around Perth, the process of identifying a wreck, the importance of creating a role model behavior with their local diving community, their work with Human Factors in Diving, and much more. Please enjoy! | |||
| 05 Feb 2024 | Interview with Gemma Thomas | 00:47:58 | |
In October of 2023, I participated in a Fundamentals Course with Global Underwater Explorers. I had many ideas of what I thought this course would be. I had many misconceptions going in, and the goal of this series is to highlight the misconceptions one might have about GUE and their standard of training. I sit down and speak with five instructors across the globe to hear their stories and gain some insight into this agency whose approach “Begins with the end in mind”. | |||
| 06 Feb 2024 | Interview with Meredith "Mer" Tanguay | 01:04:33 | |
In October of 2023, I participated in a Fundamentals Course with Global Underwater Explorers. I had many ideas of what I thought this course would be. I had many misconceptions going in, and the goal of this series is to highlight the misconceptions one might have about GUE and their standard of training. I sit down and speak with five instructors across the globe to hear their stories and gain some insight into this agency whose approach “Begins with the end in mind”. Most of my growing up was in New Hampshire, so it’s always nice to speak with a fellow New Englander. I had a wicked good time sitting down with Meredith “Mer” Tanguay and hearing about her journey through the sport. The cold and demanding diving environment of the North East pushed her to seek a higher level of training, which led her to a Fundies course in 2003. In this episode, we speak about the early days of GUE, her pathway to becoming an instructor, Wet Rocks Diving, Recreational Training with GUE, and some common misconceptions about training with Global Underwater Explorers. Please enjoy. | |||
| 07 Feb 2024 | Interview with Annika Persson | 00:51:15 | |
In October of 2023, I participated in a Fundamentals Course with Global Underwater Explorers. I had many ideas of what I thought this course would be. I had many misconceptions going in, and the goal of this series is to highlight the misconceptions one might have about GUE and their standard of training. I sit down and speak with five instructors across the globe to hear their stories and gain some insight into this agency whose approach “Begins with the end in mind”. | |||
| 08 Feb 2024 | Interview with Jordan Allured | 01:01:39 | |
In October of 2023, I participated in a Fundamentals Course with Global Underwater Explorers. I had many ideas of what I thought this course would be. I had many misconceptions going in, and the goal of this series is to highlight the misconceptions one might have about GUE and their standard of training. I sit down and speak with five instructors across the globe to hear their stories and gain some insight into this agency whose approach “Begins with the end in mind”. | |||
| 09 Feb 2024 | Interview with Jon Kieren | 01:12:39 | |
In October of 2023, I participated in a Fundamentals Course with Global Underwater Explorers. I had many ideas of what I thought this course would be. I had many misconceptions going in, and the goal of this series is to highlight the misconceptions one might have about GUE and their standard of training. I sit down and speak with five instructors across the globe to hear their stories and gain some insight into this agency whose approach “Begins with the end in mind”. | |||
| 14 Feb 2024 | Interview with Dive The Americas | 00:53:59 | |
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 enjoy. | |||
| 20 Feb 2024 | Interview with Neal W. Pollock | 00:59:53 | |
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 more. Please enjoy. | |||
| 21 Feb 2024 | Interview with Mike Mason | 00:50:46 | |
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 enjoy! | |||
| 22 Feb 2024 | Interview with Gareth Lock | 00:56:08 | |
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. | |||
| 28 Feb 2024 | Interview with Anastasia Schmuck | 00:52:55 | |
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 enjoy. | |||
| 29 Feb 2024 | Interview with Stratis Kas | 01:22:01 | |
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. Website: | |||
| 06 Mar 2024 | Interview with Jami Leslie Feldman | 00:50:53 | |
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 enjoy. | |||
| 07 Mar 2024 | Interview Stephen J. Aynsley | 00:51:19 | |
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 about Colorado, and much more. Please enjoy. | |||
| 20 Mar 2024 | Interview with Megan Hassa | 00:49:54 | |
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. | |||
| 21 Mar 2024 | Interview with April Weickert | 00:54:21 | |
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 enjoy. | |||
| 27 Mar 2024 | Interview with Caroline Massie | 00:52:44 | |
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. | |||
| 28 Mar 2024 | Interview with Darcy Kieran | 01:07:45 | |
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. | |||
| 29 Mar 2024 | Interview with Patrick Widmann | 01:35:09 | |
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 enjoy! | |||
| 03 Apr 2024 | Interview with Max Kushner | 00:52:36 | |
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 Science Degree, local diving, shark conservation, becoming an instructor, and much more. Please enjoy! | |||
| 04 Apr 2024 | Interview with Martin Splitt | 01:05:31 | |
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 Closed, why he gravitated towards the Divesoft Liberty, and my reasons for choosing the Fathom Gemini. Please enjoy. | |||
| 05 Apr 2024 | Interview with Ted Judah | 00:48:48 | |
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 brought them together. Early days of homemade wetsuits, local diving, volunteering at the California Academy of Sciences, surfing, but most of all, a message to get the dives in with the ones you love. Please enjoy! | |||
| 10 Apr 2024 | Interview with Yvonne Press | 01:04:43 | |
“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 her and hear more about the early days, the challenges of making a full-time move into the industry, a few love-at-first-breath moments, the walls of Bunaken, becoming a KISS Sidewinder Instructor, and much more. Please enjoy. | |||
| 11 Apr 2024 | Interview with Ben McCallum | 00:56:29 | |
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 handle, designed and built in Australia. The importance of lighting, his love of liveaboards, getting the shot right the first time, progression with underwater photography, and much more. Please enjoy. | |||
| 17 Apr 2024 | Interview with Nikky Wegloop | 00:51:22 | |
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, asshole instructors, lack of standards, sexism, underpaid, and overworked. In this episode, I speak with Nikki, an instructor in Spain. It was a rocky start, but she persevered through to find the love of this sport that so many of us share. I sit down with her as she brings me through the ups and downs, founding Blue Fin Divers, Mi Moana, and her plans for the future to continue to create the change she wants to see. Please Enjoy. | |||
| 24 Apr 2024 | Round Table Discussion: Great Lakes Wreck Diving | 01:09:30 | |
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: | |||
| 25 Apr 2024 | Interview with Infinite Blue Dive Travel | 00:46:23 | |
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 you to unique dive destinations, raises your environmental consciousness, removes the stress from making those travel plans, and creates better options for individuals on vegan, plant-based, or adapted diets. Please enjoy. Website: | |||
| 08 May 2024 | Takeover Episode: Olivia interviews Jess Patterson | 01:18:57 | |
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 her journey from San Diego to Florida, turtle conservation, the good and bad of aquariums, how every little bit helps when it comes to conservation, and much more. Please enjoy! | |||
| 02 May 2024 | Takeover Series | 00:02:29 | |
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| 15 May 2024 | Round Table Discussion: The Wet Mules | 01:05:38 | |
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! | |||
| 22 May 2024 | Interview with Frank Aron | 00:46:18 | |
In this episode, I speak with Underwater Photographer Frank Aron. After being introduced to scuba diving in the South of France, Frank eventually found his way to overhead environments. He became cave-certified in Mexico, moving on to spend time in the mines of Germany and France. Challenges of photography in flooded mines, developing a passion for dry-caving, enjoying a nice red wine, becoming a family of divers, and much more. Please enjoy. | |||
| 23 May 2024 | Interview with Simon Bailey | 00:57:32 | |
For several years Simon Bailey flirted with diving before becoming certified. Eventually earning his certification, he fell in love with this sport, as many of us do. One thing led to another and he would find himself 11 years out of the water. In this episode, I sit down with him and speak about his journey back to the aquatic environment. His second first breath, his blog simonbdiving, getting out of his comfort zone, planning a path forward, an appreciation for the scuba community, a love of cold water, and much more. Please enjoy. | |||
| 29 May 2024 | Interview with Richard Kelch | 00:43:48 | |
Richard Kelch became certified with his wife after moving to a new city to create new friendships. Eventually, he joined a dive club to enjoy and spend more time underwater. With his local diving in The Great Lakes, it was only a matter of time before he discovered his love for wreck diving. As the wrecks became deeper, he would find himself moving into higher levels of training. After receiving a phone call one Sunday evening, he would find himself becoming co-owner along with friend Greg Hilliard, of Subsea Propulsion Systems. Please enjoy. Facebook: | |||
| 03 Jul 2024 | Interview with Jenn Thomson Part 1 | 00:58:45 | |
In part one of this episode, I speak with the 2022 GUE NextGen Scholar, Jenn Thomson. After learning to dive in Thailand, she instantly knew that scuba diving was going to be a lifelong passion. She shares with me the GUE Scholarship process, a brief overview of her year after winning the award, some goals for the future, connecting with the GUE community, her mission to highlight a different side of the agency, and much more. Stay tuned for part two, as we go more into detail about her time as the NextGen Scholar. Please enjoy. | |||
| 09 Jul 2024 | Santi Series: Interview with Dr. Dubravka Vejnovic | 00:57:48 | |
In this episode, I sit down with Dubravka Vejnovic as she shares her journey to become an inspirational figure to all divers in the scuba community. A path that started in Africa eventually led her to seek out her local diving, where she continued to train with Triton Diving Center. Through training, hard work, and perseverance, she has become a member of the renowned Triton Technical Diving Team, an ambassador for Dan Europe, TDI Divers, Poseidon, and most of all, a powerful, leading woman in her field. | |||