Rich Synowiec
DiverSync
DiverSync is a netcast and podcast for scuba diving enthusiasts and anyone else interested in the underwater world. Listen each week as your host, Rich Synowiec, a Professional Scuba Educator and twenty year veteran of the dive industry, talks about scuba diving, the diving industry and the underwater world. Each week Rich will discuss scuba topics, travel, local adventures and things going on in the diving industry. There will also be guests on the show from time to time.
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Episodes
Alpena Michigan Shipwrecks and Some Surprises for a new charter 07.08.2024 18:06
After a really fun weekend in Alpena, Michigan diving the shipwrecks of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Rich spends some time talking about how new boat captains need to be broken in a bit when it comes to people who view diving as a goal rather than people (like us) who view diving as a lifestyle and a recreation.
Diving Munising and Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior 07.08.2024 19:54
Rich Talks about the month of diving in July 2024 and diving in Munising Michigan and Isle Royale National Park. He also talks about having a starlink Mini on the Isle Royale trip which was a game changer for him. #starlink Rich is also pretty adamant about doing discover scuba experiences as a resort course. This is something new for the quarry.
Hollis Prism 2 Rebreather Training now available for all levels. 07.08.2024 9:57
Rich talks about the month of June 2024 being a month of Rebreather training and a weird start to the summer. He chats about the business of doing things but the emptiness of many of the dive sites. He gets into details about how all levels of divers can now take Prism 2 Training and it can be done alongside others starting at a different level. Super exciting stuff for people who would wish their...
Truk Lagoon Diving Shipwrecks of the South Pacific 07.08.2024 25:55
Rich talks about the incredible expedition that was Truk Lagoon. World War 2 casualty shipwrecks that are in warm, tropical water that is truly amazing. Rich talks about the Heinan Maru, The odyssey livaboard, the San Francisco Maru and more
The Weekend PADI Instructor Development Course 29.04.2024 11:45
Rich talks about the month of teaching the weekend instructor development course and the convenience of not having to schedule two weeks of vacation to finish it. The course was earlier in the year than normal to work around the last of the covid casculaties. The Truk Lagoon trip was set up in 2015 and took its first deposit in 2017.... originally scheduled for 2020 it was cancelled twice and now...
The total Eclipse weekend at White Star Quarry 29.04.2024 18:40
In this episode Rich talks about his problems with time management and not saying "No" enough when projects come around. He also talks about the most epic of adventures, the total eclipse at White Star Quarry. He put together a weekend dive adventure that turned out to be one the most spectacular adventures ever.
Utila, Honduras and the Rush into March and the dive season 29.04.2024 18:09
Rich talks about the dive center and what has been happening over the last few months. He also talks about opening White Star Quarry early and a trip that he did in March to the Island of Utila. Rich also talks about upcoming podcast with a slight change in format and duration to see what you think.
New Year, New Stuff To Do 22.02.2024 25:13
We are chatting about scuba diving in the winter now that we are in a New Year with new diving opportunities. Rich talks about a dive in Salisbury Quarry off of private property, a winter, off season White Star Quarry Dive and more stuff going on. Rich also talks about a workshop for people to dive in the off season and work on their #12for12diver program.
Technical CCR Instruction and a Month in Bonaire 21.01.2024 31:12
In this episode Rich talks about his month in Bonaire teaching all levels of technical rebreather diving as well as spending time with his family. He also asks new divers and those people not sure they want to get into diving to comment on this program and talk about what is holding them back. Rich also talks about the "Facebook Brave" attitude some divers have on the internet when the l...
DEMA 2023 Recap and a discussion of the Garmin Descent MK3 dive computer 30.11.2023 22:05
Rich is back from DEMA 2023 which returned to New Orleans for the first time in about two decades. He is excited to talk about some of the new products and things that he learned and is especially excited to talk about the Garmin Descent Mk3 dive computers that he has been product testing for nearly a year with his family.
PADI Adventure App, DSMB Diving, Social media and scuba diving 29.10.2023 39:28
Rich Synowiec, host of the scuba diving podcast, discusses his efforts to improve the podcast by incorporating more video and visual elements. He acknowledges that other influencers in different industries have had more success with social media, but he is determined to make his podcast stand out. Rich explores various platforms such as YouTube, Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr to...
The PADI TEC60 CCR course and a return to Simplicity 09.10.2023 36:22
Rich switches gear with a return to a non-video podcast. He goes back the thing he knows best with an audio podcast. In this podcast, Rich talks about the past couple of weeks teaching the PADI Tec60CCR course at Lake Wazee and he also talks about watching people struggle with getting back into scuba diving after taking some time off. Rich chats about the changes to this podcast as well. He wants...
Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Munising, Michigan 29.07.2023 39:03
In this episode, Rich talks about the diving he did in Milwaukee, Wisconsin aboard the Molly V. Shipwrecks featured include the Prince Wilhelm aka "Willie" and the Milwaukee Car Ferry. Rich also takes us on a dive in the wrecks of Munising, Michigan aboard the Wreck Express. Shipwrecks featured include the Bermuda and the Smith Moore. Rich also tells a story about an anchor recovery h...
Key West and Going with the Flow 27.06.2023 39:48
Rich talks about the Titan disaster at Titanic then moves on to talk about a trip to Key West, including the Hemmingway house and Pride Week. He also talks about a couple of dives that needed to be rescheduled and just the basics of going with the flow and being flexible in a changing world.
Episode 513 - Technical diving and the Post-Covid reality of running a dive center 01.06.2023 33:48
In this episode Rich talks about the realities of running a dive shop post-covid. Also he shares pictures of his past two technical dive courses from the month of May and some spectacular visibility that can be found in the cooler months of diving. Rich also chats about his journey with the 360 video camera. Wrapping up, Rich shares some amazing photos of visibility found at White Star Quarry in M...
Utila and the Santa Rosa Blue Hole - Epic Scuba Diving 01.05.2023 1:14:08
In this episode your Host, Rich Synowiec, talks about a dive trip he did in 2021 to the Santa Rosa Blue Hole. In the video version Podcast he shares images of the dive site and explains what you are seeing. Rich also chats about the different aspects of a more Recent dive trip in March of 2023 that he took to Utila with his family and clients. Rich shares with his audience videos of the reefs, dol...
Episode 511 - Diving in Lake Mead, Ice Diving in Lake Superior and more! - VIDEO 06.03.2023 41:06
Video version also available on YouTube! Do us a favor and Subscribe! We post to YouTube FIRST! Rich talks about a dive trip he did in 2021 that he did video for. On the video podcast he shares pictures of his trip to Lake Mead and the B29 Bomber sunk there. Rich also chats about his weekend of Ice diving in Munising, Michigan and the challenges of getting subject matter for the video podcast.
Episode 511 - Diving in Lake Mead, Ice Diving in Lake Superior and more! 06.03.2023 41:14
Rich talks about a dive trip he did in 2021 that he did video for. On the video podcast he shares pictures of his trip to Lake Mead and the B29 Bomber sunk there. Rich also chats about his weekend of Ice diving in Munising, Michigan and the challenges of getting subject matter for the video podcast.
Bringing Back the Podcast - Reboot 2.0, Episiode 510 - Video 12.02.2023 33:04
After a nearly two year break, DiverSync is back on it's Regularly scheduled program. In this episode, Rich talks about the challenges that faced his business over the past two years and what the plans for the podcast going forward are going to be. Rich also talks about his recent trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico where he attended a program for the dealers of Huish Outdoors.
Bringing Back the Podcast - Reboot 2.0, Episiode 510 12.02.2023 33:09
After a nearly two year break, DiverSync is back on it's Regularly scheduled program. In this episode, Rich talks about the challenges that faced his business over the past two years and what the plans for the podcast going forward are going to be. Rich also talks about his recent trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico where he attended a program for the dealers of Huish Outdoors.
Final Episode of 2020 16.01.2021 30:45
Season 10 Final Episode The Pandemic has a lot of casualties and the second half of Season 10 was one of them. Rich talks about the past few months and gives us a glimpse of the future of this podcast while recapping the last few months of this dismal year. Rich talks about dives he did, things that happened, people who made a difference and leaves us on a positive note for this show.
New Shipwreck and Open Water Certifications 09.09.2020 8:52
Season 10 Episode 37 Rich talks about a dive he did on a brand new shipwreck during the invite-only trip last week. This new shipwreck was really cool with lots of artifacts and ship fixtures just waiting to be explored. Rich also talks about the Labor Day holiday weekend where he taught an Open Water Certification and another Discover Scuba Experience.
Diving Something Unexpected 02.09.2020 53:03
Season 10 Episode 36 Rich does a very early morning podcast from his truck as he heads to Hammond, Indiana to dive a new shipwreck recently discovered in Lake Michigan. The past weekend in Milwaukee was a blowout so he is eager to get back in the water to explore this new found discovery.
Port Austin, Diving on a Unicorn, the Clifton 30.07.2020 10:24
Season 10 Episode 31 Rich talks about his dive on a Unicorn, the Whaleback SS Clifton! Talks about the latest covid-19 casualty, the Breast Cancer Fund Raiser.
Back from Isle Royale 24.07.2020 14:51
Season 10 Episode 30 Rich talks about his trip to Isle Royale with his family including his kids. The trip during covid is to a pretty much empty and closed down Isle Royale which made for a truly remarkable and spectacular trip.
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