Off Gassing: A Scuba Podcast

From conception to reality, its difficult to fathom how many lives crossed paths with the HNLMS K XI. For around twenty-five years, twenty which were in service, she would have had daily interactions with engineers, builders, service man, captains, crew, and various other individuals along the way. In September of 1946, this would all come to an end. A mystery would be born and this submarine woul...

Dive shops are some of my favorite places. An atmosphere of learning, a melting pot of characters, an opportunity to discover new friendships. While spending some time at Tek Deep Asia last year, I had the opportunity to meet Priyamvada Tiwari. Originally from India, she came to Amed for training. It was great to have her on the podcast to hear her story of how it all began and how it's going...

Growing up in France, Maxime Cheminade would be influenced by one of the greatest spy’s of all time, James Bond. After watching this film, he would embark on a journey into the aquatic world. Today, he can be found on the island of Koh Tao. Educating the public on Hyperbaric Chambers, exploration with Bottomline Projects, working as a dive medic, changing the narrative on safety, his thoughts on t...

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...

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...

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 forwa...

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://...

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 an...

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 Av...

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...

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...

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 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 futur...

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...

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 chan...

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 chang...

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 fu...

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 ad...

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 ma...

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 underw...

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...

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, r...

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 underwa...

Written by Mike Mason for X-ray Magazine. January 2022 Mike Mason is an experienced military fighter pilot and a passionate diver, having dived as far north as Iceland and as far south as New Zealand. Through his entire flying career, Mike has lived and breathed Human Factors, and as he became more involved with diving teams, instruction, and supervision, he believed the diving world could benefit...

Written by Xiangfei Kong. April 2025. Xiangfei Kong is a Technical and Full Cave Diver residing in Austin, Texas. He has trained with multiple agencies, including PADI, UTD, and GUE. In recent years, he has developed a passion for capturing images in the aquatic environment. Article: https://scubaboard.com/community/threads/2025-april-1-7-with-palau-siren.658182/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...