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The boys are taking a 4th of July Weekend break. Join us as we revisit Episode 14. This was very early on in our podcast and one of the first time we really got passionate about addressing some of the major issues in scuba education. 5 years later, is this still relevant?
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One of the most popular tanks for American divers, cylinders for the rest of the world, was the Steel 72. Really, it was 71.2 cubic feet. Actually, it was only 64.63 cubic feet if it wasn’t overfilled 10%. For years it was regarded as the perfect size, and there was a belief that you couldn’t get into decompression with it. This week the boys dive into a piece by USAF Capt Robert D. Smith and get intimate with gas planning.
Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code TGDP at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Click Here To Listen! This week the boys discuss a devastating bends incident. And although this happened decades ago, there are lessons to be learned from this one! Have a listen!
Click Here To Listen!! The boys highlight an old article from Skin Diving magazine's "I Learned About Diving From That" department that details a story of what was nearly a fatality caused by a boat ladder. Learn what happened and how you can make your exit from the water easier and safer in today's episode of The Great Dive Podcast!!
Click Here To Listen!! This is Part 2 of last weeks show, The Color of Fear. In the last episode we focused on Rossier’s primal fears. This week we look at overcoming anxiety underwater and what you need to avoid panic. Comfort, confidence, competence. Or was it confidence, competence, comfort? Competence builds comfort which leads to confidence… or something like that.
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Click Here To Listen!! This week Jamesy and Brando go on a top-secret operation of Mind Control. Looking back at an article by Tom Mount, the boys discuss the stresses that divers of all levels can possibly face. Even the seasoned veteran is not immune to stress underwater. When you see the waitress with turquoise earrings after listening to this episode you will donate money to our paypal and give us a 5-star review.
Click Here To Listen! This week we circle back to dive into the subject of Underwater Photography! Jamesy continues his foray into the realm of underwater photography with his new DSLR camera and housing and asks the question "What does it take to go pro as an underwater photographer?" Luckily we found a great article (Link below) that discusses 10 things you need to know before going pro as an underwater photographer!
(www.housingcamera.com/blog/underwater-photography/10-things-you-must-know-before-starting-a-career-as-an-underwater-photographer) Click Here To Listen!! Three Vikings, an archeologist and two podcasters walk into a bar…. This week, Jamesy and Brando recap the Dive Into Earth Day event and tell a little history about the location of the dive, Rockport State Recreation Area. This quick episode highlights a lot of practical realities of diving in Michigan or anywhere really, where Ol’ Mother Nature and Ol’ King Neptune can get a little cranky.
Click Here To Listen! As Earth day comes back around the boys discuss how we can all do our part to help take care of this beautiful place we all call our home.
Click Here To listen!! This week Jamesy and Brando discuss deep diving on air and look back at a story from the Bahamas, back when deep diving on air was the thing to do. A look at narcosis and old decompression profiles helps the boys have a little fun as they test out the old Martini Effect. In this episode they explore the essence of life and discover the true meaning of being Homo Aquaticus.
Click Here To Listen! Oy mate!! It's time to throw some yahbbies on the bahbbie... and if you know what that means, you might just be fluent in Australian and be right at home with this episode! This week the boys discuss an incident involving one divers quest for some yahbbies and how that turned out to be a rough day. Crikey!!
Click Here To Listen!! This week the boys enter a discussion about working underwater. Not tour guiding the reef kind of working underwater but the dangerous and sometimes deadly working your fingers to the bone underwater. The characters, the tough guys, the treasure hunters and of course the moustaches. Join Jamesy and Brando as they tell a tale from one of diving’s greats.
Click Here To Listen! What is the perfect dive? Your perfect dive? Is it real or does it only exist in your mind? This week the boys take a look at an article written by Nancy Sefton about diving the big name dive sites and the search for the virgin reef. Together we look at the future of the coral reefs and the impact of human traffic on them. How will you react? If you could describe your perfect dive, would you?
Click Here To Listen! This week the boys discuss an article by famous underwater photographer, Marty Snyderman. The article is called "Trying Again" and is basically about trying again to get the shot. Creating a photographic image vs. just a snapshot can be as simple as just recalculating and trying again with a different approach.
Click Here To Listen!! After a fantastic weekend of ice diving the shipwreck of The Keuka in Northwestern Michigan, the boys feel compelled to share the details of some fun underwater (and topside) adventure.
Click Here To Listen!! What is the true heart of scuba diving? Is it exploration? Or is it recreation? How did our pioneers look at the game we play today? With the passing of Tom Mount, the boys take a second look at his past and try to capture the essence of his philosophy. From recreational to technical diving, Tom Mount drew a line in the sand and fought for the diver. He was willing to walk away from the blossoming scuba industry and start his own educational agency and share his philosophy. Jamesy and Brando take a deep dive and try to share the thinking of the man and remember what he did.
Click Here To Listen! This week the boys discuss the recent passing of diving legend, Tom Mount. A technical and cave diving pioneer, Tom’s passion for diving and martial arts gave him a life well lived. He was a former Navy diver, author, founder of training agencies, and so much more. James and Brando discuss the things that Tom introduced the diving world to that helped lead them down their own paths of teaching and diving.
Click Here To Listen! The boys wrap up International Cave Diving Month with a much anticipated discussion of the Thai Cave Rescue of the boys soccer team and coach back in June/July of 2018. The story has a happy ending fortunately but there was a lot of work and a lot of people coming together to think outside the box and turn this possible tragedy into an incredible commentary on human beings, community, and basically the bottom line of our existence... which basically is that we're all in this together and when we work together we can accomplish most anything. Hats off to this incredible group of people that made this happen.
Click Here To Listen!! It’s week 3 of International Cave Diving Month and the boys are getting further into Wookey Hole. As the exploration gets deeper inside the cave system of the Mendip Hills, the accidents start to happen. The first fatality occurs in 1949 and Jamesy and Brando take a closer look at that Marriott Accident and what happened when they first brought the Aqualung into Wookey.
Click Here To Listen! This week the boys continue their deep dive into the history of cave diving in Jolly Olde England. From the mid 1930's our mates across the pond began exploring the sumps of Mendip Hills in England and up to this day continue to "push the envelope" in cave diving.
Click Here To Listen!! It is the start of International Cave Diving Month and the boys make a trip across the pond to Jolly Ol’ England. This episode takes us on what may be considered the very first cave dive in the UK. In 1934, Graham Balcombe and Jack Sheppard became cave divers. Join Jamesy and Brando as they revisit this exciting tale of adventure and mystery, and homemade cave diving gear.
Click Here To Listen! This week the boys discuss an incident that occurred 15 years ago when 2 US Coast Guard divers died while ice diving in Antarctica. Trained by the US Navy but with little experience and an under appreciation for the essentials of diving, the operation illustrates a lot of what we preach from the pulpit of the church of TGDP.
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