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One of my favorite things after a dive is engaging in conversation with other divers. This joy I have found is one of the biggest motivators behind my starting the podcast. I am on a journey to meet other scuba-minded individuals. Hear about the different aspects of this world I love so much. I want to converse with people of all levels. Speak to beginners all the way up to the experts and leaders in their fields, learn, and soak up knowledge from my fellow divers. From the shallow reefs of Indonesia to the deep wrecks of the Great Lakes, cold water quarries to the warm tropical waters. I do not want anyone left out as I navigate through the Scubaverse. Fun, easygoing, to controversial topics. Let's talk about all of it. I am also on a personal journey of educating myself and seeking proper training as I move through different levels of this sport. With nothing to hide and everything to show, the frustrations, the joys, and everything in between. Join me as we gas it up with some of the wonderful characters inside this story called Scuba.
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Written by Andy Davis Owner of Scuba Tech Philippines, Andy is a RAID, PADI TecRec, ANDI, BSAC, and SSI-qualified independent technical diving instructor who is best known for his many articles on sidemount and wreck diving and his prolific contributions to sidemount groups and forums. This passionate educator has a unique ability to break down the complexities of sidemount diving and deliver it in a way that makes it easy to understand and implement. - InDepth Magazine Article Link: ht...
It was an honor to sit down with Rinto Ariyadi. Based out of Jakarta, but he can usually be found in the overhead environments throughout Indonesia. From his early days of diving to searching for water filled, underground passages, he has become an advocate for diving sidemount. One of his main goals is to make this configuration easier and more accessible for students to learn and instructors to teach. This is why he created The Java Sidemount System. Please Enjoy. Recorded in June 2025 Face...
Progression, much like individuality has no rules. What started out as a planned path can evolve into something different and unexpected, leading to results greater than we ever imagined. It was amazing to catch up with Jenn Thomson to speak about the completion of her Instructor Examination, her experience with Tech 1, different programs offered through Global Underwater Explorers, her path forward, and much more. Please enjoy. Recorded in July 2025 Website: https://jennelizabeththomson.com/...
Written by Tamara Adame for the TDI Blog. Tamara Adame | Cenote Girl is a Mexican female cave diving instructor in Tulum, Quintana Roo. She teaches cave diving full time and guides certified divers in the caves and cenotes of the Yucatan Peninsula. - CenoteGirl.com Article Link: https://www.tdisdi.com/tdi-diver-news/tech-diving-for-sport-divers/ Website: https://cenotegirl.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cenote_girl/ From The Archives Takeover Episode: Tamara Adame Interviews Gaëlle...
When we think of forensic investigation, most of us might draw up memories of a movie scene or recall a television show we once watched. For Dr. Sarah Mormino, it would become a reality, she would become The Forensic Diver. In this episode, I get a chance to hear about the path into becoming a forensic diver, techniques and tasks used, challenges encountered while collecting evidence, the power and influence of great teachers, and much more. Please enjoy. Recorded in June 2025 Instagram...
Bringing change into a world anchored to its beliefs and philosophies is never an easy task. At one point, diving anything other than air was considered dangerous, J-valves without SPGs were common, dive tables were the standard in diving. Needless to say, innovation is always waiting on the surface ready to be greeted, much like a warm cup of tea between dives. In this episode, I sit down with Aviad Cahana, inventor of The Avelo Dive System. Please enjoy! Recorded in June 2025 Website: https...
At a young age Anand Chandra Sekaran would be captivated by the documentary The Underground Eiger. This story of British Cave Explorers would be his motivation to pursue a career within the world of scuba diving. A journey that would propel him into a position of leadership. A role in which he mentors, guides, and ushers in the future torchbearers of the industry. With each course taught, he aims to level up the quality of training received, all while continuing his journey into the overhead ...
Written by Andy Davis Owner of Scuba Tech Philippines, Andy is a RAID, PADI TecRec, ANDI, BSAC, and SSI-qualified independent technical diving instructor who is best known for his many articles on sidemount and wreck diving and his prolific contributions to sidemount groups and forums. This passionate educator has a unique ability to break down the complexities of sidemount diving and deliver it in a way that makes it easy to understand and implement. - InDepth Magazine Article Link: ht...
Traveling can lead to unexpected situations that can have an impact on our future path. A new adventure would move Alicia Christman back onto a journey to start teaching scuba again. A journey that began in Texas and continues to flourish in the Pacific Northwest. As she continues to develop her skills, moving from recreational to technical to overhead, she most enjoys capturing images to aid in identifying all the creatures of the underwater world. Please enjoy! Recorded in June 2025 I...
Naomi Allen would earn her first scuba certification on the island of Koh Tao in Thailand. An island that would eventually become her home. A place where she would develop into an explorer. It was great to sit down and chat with Naomi about her development with Koh Tao Divers, the simplicity and sturdiness of the KISS Sidewinder, exploring the unexplored with Bottomline Projects, turning her future vision into a reality, and much more. Please enjoy. Recorded in May 2025 Instagram: https://www...
After being gifted an Open Water Course, Christof Müller began his journey into the underwater world. An environment that would enable him to combine his passion for educating and his drive for learning. A path that would bring him around the world in search of more knowledge to share with future students. Choosing the right tool for the job, E-learning versus in-person learning, creating the best path forward, and much more. Please enjoy. Recorded in April 2025 Instagram: https://www.i...
Accident Analysis Report by National Speleological Society-Cave Diving Section Incident: October 4th, 2024 Location: Phantom Springs, Texas Cave diving instruction is largely based on lessons learned from accident analysis. While there have been significant changes and advancements in cave diving over the past twenty years, there has been a shortage of accident analysis to keep up with those changes. The NSS-CDS Accident Analysis Committee was (re)formed to fill the need for the c...
Accident Analysis Report by National Speleological Society-Cave Diving Section Incident on May 26th, 2023, at Jackson Blue Spring, Florida Cave diving instruction is largely based on lessons learned from accident analysis. While there have been significant changes and advancements in cave diving over the past twenty years, there has been a shortage of accident analysis to keep up with those changes. The NSS-CDS Accident Analysis Committee was (re)formed to fill the need for the co...
Anybody who seeks a higher level of training will eventually find themselves at the door of Global Underwater Explorers. As you navigate its hallways in search of knowledge and guidance, you will inevitably come across the name Gideon Liew. It was an honor and a privilege to sit down and have a conversation with him. Curiosity pushed him further, mentoring the next generation has now become the fuel that elevates his purpose. Please enjoy. Recorded in April 2025 Facebook: https://www.facebook...
As we become certified to explore the underwater world, we have a chance to see the beauty within it. A thriving ecosystem, a world many call home, a world that is currently under threat. In this episode, I speak with Alvin Chelliah, the Chief Program Officer with Reef Check Malaysia. After earning his degree in Marine Science, he became a leading figure in Southeast Asia in the efforts to help address this growing concern. Ghost net removals, The Tioman Marine Conservation Group, Importance ...
From the files of Delise & Hall, The Diver's Attorneys Delise & Hall is a New Orleans, Louisiana, based law firm with offices in New Orleans and Covington and associate attorneys nationwide. Our firm concentrates in the representation of an international clientele of commercial divers, public safety divers, technical divers and recreational divers and their families in all areas of maritime and admiralty law. For over a quarter of a century Delise & Hall has represented American a...
Written By Babbet B, Co-founder and mentor of Flow State Divers. Diluted standards and quick certifications have diminished divers potential. We see an opportunity to rebuild the foundations of scuba education, creating a transformative experience for divers. We are a movement to redefine what it means to be a diver. Believing that diving is not just a skill but a profound connection to the underwater world and to oneself, we’ve set out to transform the scuba diving landscape. - FlowState Div...
Being a good diver is more than just having skills in the water. An individual who creates opportunities, seeks to improve, lifts those around them, and never stops learning are key ingredients that lead to becoming a great diver. In turn, this will create successful, safe dives, cohesive teams, and enjoyable moments. In this Takeover episode, Simon Bailey sits down with Emma Barrow to speak about the amazing diving in Finland, underwater archaeology, the importance of good communication, the...
Written by Yvonne Press for https://scubadiverlife.com/ Yvonne is a TDI instructor trainer and rebreather instructor on the Kiss Sidewinder and AP diving rebreathers with more than two decades of diving experience. After learning to dive on the Great Barrier Reef, she spent years teaching diving in Scotland before heading to the warmer waters of Southeast Asia. She has been focused on technical, rebreather, and sidemount diving for several years now. Today, Yvonne is dividing her time between...
Annnd, we are back. I thank everyone for their patience during the impromptu hiatus. Some very exciting news to be announced, so stay tuned for updates and enjoy as we get back to our regular program. My next guest resides in the coastal town of Louisbourg, Nova Scotia. While Harvey Morash was working on his father's boat in search of sea urchins, he would experience his first breaths underwater. From there, this would lead him to seek out proper training. The challenging cold conditions woul...
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