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Ginnie Springs 30th Anniversary: Sound scene tour and interview with Karl Shreeves of PADI DSAT at the 30th Anniversary Celebration at Ginnie Springs Outdoors at the site of the "Devils" Cave System. We discuss the history of Ginnie Springs as well the future of Rebreathers.

SEGMENT 1: Life Raft Survival & Rescue at Sea: Interview with Charles Daneko of WINSLOW® LifeRaft Company SEGMENT 2: Diving on the Wrecks of Truk Lagoon with Captain Mike Gerkin:

DEMA 2014: Sound Scene Tour PD130: Time Code:00:48- Show Intro01:32- Underwater Imaging Center04:30- Light Monkey07:05- Dive Travel07:45- OEM and Scuba Tools08:30- AP Diving and Silent Diving Systems10:00- Back Asile Booths11:28- TDI/SDI12:45- TDI training on the HOLLIS Explorer14:30- Pete at OMS16:33- Kirk Krack and Waterborn21:25- Genisis DPV with John N24:13- OTS28:48- Captain Gary DOWNLOAD AUDIO HERE TDI Training on the HOLLIS Rebreather ~ https://www.tdisdi.com/ Waterborne Demo Video ~ http://youtu.be/MHNtVbvqHjQ The Genesis DPV (Scooter) ~ http://www.logicdivegear.com/ POD DIVER RADIO: wants to thank Tom Shear and Assemblage 23 for permission to use their music in POD DIVER RADIO and POD DIVER TV. If you like the Assemblage 23 bumper music check out; http://www.assemblage23.com

PD131: DEMA 2014: Diving in the AZORESInterview at AZORES Tourism Booth about scuba diving on Sao Miguel Island. DOWNLOAD AUDIO Links: www.visitazores.com http://www.azoressub.com/POD DIVER RADIO: wants to thank Tom Shear and Assemblage 23 for permission to use their music in POD DIVER RADIO and POD DIVER TV. If you like the Assemblage 23 bumper music check out; http://www.assemblage23.com

PD134: TDI TRIMIX TRAINING, Interview with Brian Carney of TDI-SDI. Brian discusses the benifits and hazards of using Trimix.

PD135: Dr Richard Vann of DAN (Diver Alert Network) discusses O2 toxicity and oxygen's effect on the diver at depth. LISTEN TO AUDIO NOW Get email notifications of new Pod Diver Episodes Subscribe to Pod Diver Radio on your Android Device Subscribe to Pod Diver Radio on your iPhone or iPad.

PD136: Digital Underwater Photography. PADI Specialty of the Month: Digital Underwater Photography . Interview with PADI MSDT Bob Benson at DOSILs Ski&Scuba Center

PD137: NSS-CDS Instructor Ralph DiPanfelo dicusses how to figure out gas managment for cave diving. DOWNLOAD AND LISTEN TO AUDIO HERE

PD140: Richie Kohler interview. We discuss U-Boats, diving the RMS Titanic, HID lighting, cave diving, rebreathers and shipwreck diving.

PD142: Sound Scene Tour of a 2001 expedition to the Andrea Doria onboard the RV SEEKER. Gart Gentile goes over deck plans between dives and discusses how the wreck is starting to collapse. DIRECT DOWNLOAD HERE

PD143 Interview with Charles Mazel, PhD about the technolgy and develpoment of underwater florescence. And the applications of florescence for diving, bio-tech and marine biology. For addl info: goto NIGHTSEA DIRECT DOWNLOAD HERE

PD156: Diving the B-29 Wreck in Lake Mead. Interview with Joel Silverstein of Tech Diving Ltd about diving the USAF B-29 Superfortress Bomber in Lake Mead. For more info about diving this historic wreck, contact Joel at TDL www.divetheb29.com

1. Post beneath the Sea. BTS 2007 post-mortem.2. D.A.N. Tech Time with Richard Vann PhD. 3. Deep Cave Cave exploration interview with Brett Hemphill

Interview with Martian Parker of AP Diving about the Inspiration Closed Circuit Rebreather. PD171: We discuss, the development history, CE approval and what's new in 2015 for Inspiration CCR. Including; the new color Vision Electronics and HUS.

PD-1 Philippe Cousteau Jr. Interview

Episode Description In this episode of Pod Diver Radio, we're on location at Dive Rite HQ in Lake City, Florida with Lamar Hires to dive deep into the design, evolution, and versatility of the Transpac harness system. Lamar shares the origin story of the Transpac from tough expedition work in remote Japanese cave systems, and how the need to hike, crawl, and sump-dive with gear led to a soft, modular harness that could do what rigid backplates couldn't. Lamar breaks down how the Transpac scales from single-tank recreational diving to heavy doubles and into full sidemount with the Nomad system, all while maintaining fit, comfort, and familiarity. We explore the differences between UK "sump-first" sidemount roots and Florida-style cave sidemount, why sidemount is the ultimate self-sufficient / "solo-capable" rig, how it integrates with scooters, and why starting newer or smaller-framed divers (like teens) in a modular harness gives them a smoother path into technical and cave diving later on

In this episode, we head into the Salvo Diving workshop with Barry Miller for a masterclass on underwater lighting. Barry breaks down exactly how HID (High Intensity Discharge) lights work, why tech divers love their color temperature and insane burn times, and how ballasts, bulbs, and battery chemistry (lead acid, NiMH, lithium-ion) all fit into the equation. If you've ever wondered why a 10W HID can out-perform old 50W halogens—or what "5600K" really means underwater—this is your geeky, glowing deep dive into dive lights.

In this image-driven episode of Pod Diver Radio, we dive deep into underwater photography with fine-art shooter and filmmaker Donald Tipton. If you're a photographer who loves sharks, black-and-white, or just learning how to "see" better underwater, this one's for you. Host Joe Cocozza kicks things off at Dosal Scuba Center in Middletown, NJ with operations manager and gear guru Bob Benson, introducing a new recurring segment, The Gear Bench—where Bob will break down life-support gear care and maintenance for serious divers and shooters who depend on their kit. Then we hand the mic to Donald for an extended masterclass on shark photography: Why understanding species-specific behavior (Caribbean reef sharks vs nurse sharks vs great whites) is the foundation of safe, compelling images. How pro shark wranglers at Stuart Cove's can "sculpt" an encounter with bait—controlling numbers, energy level, and positioning for both video and stills. Practical tips for lighting and composition in the blue: working fast, shooting almost intuitively, and setting exposure before the action starts. Why autofocus often fails in open-water shark scenes, and how to pre-set manual focus distances (3 ft, 5 ft, 10 ft) so you never miss the shot. The artistic power of black-and-white shark imagery—using ambient light + strobe to create graphic, monochrome portraits that really belong in B&W. Donald also previews his Stewart Cove five-day photo & video workshops with the Shark Research Institute, and talks about using digital workflows to craft dramatic black-and-white underwater images. Whether you're shooting DSLR, mirrorless, or video, this episode is packed with field-tested ideas to make your next shark dive look like a gallery show instead of a grab shot.

In this "short but sweet" episode of the Pod Diver ScubaCast, host Joe Cocozza spotlights one of the tech community's favorite big-animal shooters: Donald Tipton, author of On the Face of the Waters, cave diver, wreck diver, and all-around Renaissance waterman. Joe kicks things off with a profile of Don—classically trained pianist, deep cold-water wreck veteran, cave diver, and specialist in filming and photographing whales, mantas, sharks, dolphins, manatees and other supersized critters. From free diving with humpbacks to joining Joe on dark Northeast wrecks, Don brings a tech diver's mindset to underwater imagery. Then Don takes over with a focused masterclass on black-and-white underwater photography—especially relevant for tech divers who spend their time on wrecks, in caves, and in low-vis, monochrome environments: Why big animals and shipwrecks are perfect subjects for black & white. How to "see in monochrome" and pre-visualize the final image before you even drop on the wreck. Using light direction and texture (side-lighting, ambient vs strobe) to carve structure out of the gloom. Tonal separation: why some color scenes die in B&W, and how to pick scenes that will actually work in grayscale. Film vs digital workflows for converting color files into powerful monochrome images. Why practice, repetition, and time in the water (just like tech training) are the real secret to strong images. To close, Joe hands the mic to his 13-year-old daughter Ariel for a fun, diver-kid review of the movie "The Cave"—a monster flick built around extreme cave explorers in Romania and the Yucatán. It's a light finish that will still make every cave/overhead junkie smile. If you're a technical diver who loves wrecks, caves, big animals, and wants your images to look as serious as your gas plan, this episode will get you thinking differently about what you see through the viewfinder.

Inside the Gas Room: Trimix Blending and Northeast Wreck Penetration In this tech-heavy episode of Pod Diver Radio, Joe and Rescue Diver Rachel broadcast from the New Jersey shore and dive into the infrastructure behind serious diving: gas systems, deep wrecks, and how wreck and cave philosophies overlap (and don't). First up, Joe Simmons of Divers Two (Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ) takes us behind the scenes of his nitrox membrane compressor system: How membrane systems strip nitrogen and deliver banked nitrox on demand Why he moved away from partial pressure blending for day-to-day fills Using the same system to blend trimix, minimize helium waste, and hot-fill tech cylinders efficiently Real-world lessons on filtration, heat management, and why shop owners should budget for upgrades (cooling, extra filtration, helium integration) Then Capt. Dan Crowl joins Joe to talk about the evolution of technical diving—with a focus on Northeast shipwrecks versus cave diving: How cave and wreck environments drive different approaches to lines, navigation, and standardization Why a wreck's man-made structure changes how you plan penetrations compared to "wet rock" caves Environmental differences: cold, low-vis, current-swept Jersey wrecks vs. warm caves and blue-water wrecks Gear considerations for deep wrecks like the U-boat and tankers: doubles, multiple deco gases, helium-based mixes, and backup lighting Where and why divers start using trimix and how gas choices have evolved from old-school "heliair" to modern mixes If you're a technical diver, gas blender, or aspiring wreck/cave crossover diver, this episode will give you a nuts-and-bolts look at how the gas gets in your tanks—and how that gas shapes the dives you do.