Spearo Diaries

Jessie has spent the last two decades hunting fish and exploring the ocean across the world. From living aboard a boat and travelling between countries, to chasing dogtooth, filming underwater and finding ways to protect the places she loves — her life has revolved around the ocean.In this episode we talk about the places the ocean has taken her, the fish she’s chased, life on a boat, underwater filmmaking, reef conservation, and what it really means to build a life around the sea.This one is full of adventure, stories and a whole lot of saltwater. 🌊🎧 Episode 36 — out now.#Spearodiaries #Spearfishing #SpearfishingWomen #OceanAdventure #Freediving #UnderwaterFilmmaking #OceanConservation #JessieCrippsShow Notes:Sailing Popao: Shooting Dogtooth Tuna in the Coral Seahttps://youtu.be/nfTJwMdXWa0?si=ci6mprgV0-iN4d70 https://youtu.be/8KcYpcs41CI?si=-DsZGMLQSuqLDEjdWettie Products: Wettie women’s 5mm Ocean armour wetsuit: https://www.wettie.co.nz/products/wetsuits/womens-wetsuits/5mm-womens-ocean-armour-2-0-wetsuit/Wettie squid mask: https://www.wettie.co.nz/products/masks-and-snorkels/masks/wettie-squid-mask/Wettie Soft Snorkel: https://www.wettie.co.nz/products/masks-and-snorkels/snorkels/wettie-soft-snorkel/

This one feels big. 💙Laura’s stepping back from Spearo Diaries. We started this podcast as a silly idea on a car ride. We never imagined it would reach listeners in more than 76 countries, or bring so many incredible people, stories and memories into our lives.One thing we’ve learned along the way: don’t keep putting off the things you love. And if someone’s been there for you along the way, tell them you care about them. Because diving isn’t just about the ocean — it’s about the people beside you in it. The ocean is therapy, and dive mates make it even more special. 🌊This episode is a little look back at the memories we’ve made, the adventures we’ve shared, and what comes next.🌊 Tag a dive mate you’re grateful for. 🤿#SpearoDiaries #SpearfishingNZ #OceanAdventures #DiveMates #OceanCommunity

SD: 34 Jeremy Viall - The Midnight Squid Slayer. In this episode, Jeremy Viall takes us out for a night dive. With Squid in our minds and guns in our hands we head into the dark.We chat in the car about the conditions, the plan and what we’re hoping to find, then we have a post dive chat about how the night actually unfolded — chasing squid, diving in the dark and staying in the water until 2am.There’s something pretty special about night diving. The ocean feels completely different, and you never quite know what’s going to appear in the beam of your torch.Come along for a late-night squid mission with Jeremy Viall on his YouTube channel Learn to speatfish 🤿🌊https://youtube.com/@learntospearfish-th2es?si=T12TPPPOVU62yziH

SD: Episode 33 Ray Powell - Master of his Craft & Ocean InnovatorThis episode we hear from one of the legends in spearfishing, from passionate spearo to master fin builder. We chat about how DiveR Fins began, what makes a great fin, the evolution of spearfishing equipment, stories from decades in the ocean, and the lessons he's learned along the way.Get your earholes ready for this gem! 🎤🧜‍♂️🎧💦

This episode we talk about art and sea adventures with a bright and creative wahine. She has built a life around creativity with the sea as her inspiration. She is the innovative force behind her brand Diver Mon.Less known online for being a spearo, Mon isn't just a weapon at whipping up fish art and designing marine detailed clothing swimwear, mask tamers and fins. She is also a very skilled freediver and a modest spearfishing huntress . So get your earholes ready as we talk to Sea Sensation & Artistic Soul Diver Mon -  about the best time to eat a sandwich, her kiwi roots and her love of everything under the sea.