Off Gassing: A Scuba Podcast

I always enjoy speaking with different photographers on the show. Photography, dry photography, has been a hobby of mine for some time, so it’s great to hear the insights of others, who share in this passion. In this episode, I speak with Philip Stenqvist. He can usually be found capturing images in the flooded mines of Northern Europe. Diving the cold waters of Sweden, a brief moment as a dive pr...

Jimmy Choo started diving while serving with the Singapore Navy during his thirty-year career. Throughout this time, he was able to experience a variety of diving that the Navy offers. Moving into the recreational side, he started teaching with SSI before branching out to teach with different agencies. Never one to become complacent, led him to start training and eventually become an instructor wi...

I am very excited to bring you this special takeover episode for Women’s Dive Day hosted by April and Olivia. Bringing their joy and laughter, they sit us down and speak about different career paths, finding balance, challenges faced being a woman in the industry, advice, tips, finding the right community, a game of red flags, green flags, and a maritime goodbye. It's an episode to enjoy, an...

A year where opportunities were created, friendships were made, knowledge was gained, a year that changed her life. When Jenn Thomson received a call from GUE founder and president Jarrod Jablonski, informing her she was the 2022 recipient of the NeXtGen Scholarship, she knew she had to make the most out of this once-in-a-lifetime chance. In part two of her interview, I speak with her more in-dept...

I was very excited to invite Sanne Volja back to the podcast to hear more about her journey. A journey that started with a fear of the deep to becoming one of the most passionate and active explorers in the technical diving community. Consistently training to master her craft, naturally led her to Inner Space Explorers where she met like-minded people who shared the same goals and approach to divi...

Originally from Germany, Nicole Krass would find herself diving occasionally before taking an extended break. As she was about to embark on a lifetime trip to Indonesia, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Determined to continue, she persevered and at the same time inspired others to pursue their dreams. Since this interview, she has become an Open Water Instructor to help the adaptive divi...

If you ask Tiffany Norberg where some of the best diving is, she will tell you it’s right in her backyard. At a young age, her mother made sure to involve her in water sports, so naturally, she would gravitate to the underwater world. She would find herself signing up for her Open Water Course while at school in Sweden. Here, she connected with the local diving community where she progressed into...

Originally from South London, Natalie Turner-Blackman became certified during her gap year in 2015. Earning her Open Water Certification while at a marine conservation program, she instantly fell in love with the aquatic environment. Returning home to the cold waters of England did not dissuade her from pursuing this newfound interest. After completing her degree in Marine and Natural History Phot...

In this episode, I sit down with musician, SSI instructor, and founder of Atlantic Scuba Adventures, Kirsty Moran. On the advice of her Mother, she decided to try diving while serving with the Irish Defense Forces. What at first terrified her, soon became one of the biggest joys of her life. Immersing herself, this new hobby quickly became a new career. Local diving, her path into technical and re...

Growing up, Anna Dimitriadis would spend summers in Greece by the ocean. It was only a matter of time before she would find herself enjoying the wonderful moments beneath the surface. Now, she can usually be found in the wild, capturing those moments and bringing them to the big screen. Seeking more adventure, she quit her job and pursued a career in underwater cinematography. Making her way to Me...

In this episode, I sit down with Dubravka Vejnovic as she shares her journey to become an inspirational figure to all divers in the scuba community. A path that started in Africa eventually led her to seek out her local diving, where she continued to train with Triton Diving Center. Through training, hard work, and perseverance, she has become a member of the renowned Triton Technical Diving Team,...

In part one of this episode, I speak with the 2022 GUE NextGen Scholar, Jenn Thomson. After learning to dive in Thailand, she instantly knew that scuba diving was going to be a lifelong passion. She shares with me the GUE Scholarship process, a brief overview of her year after winning the award, some goals for the future, connecting with the GUE community, her mission to highlight a different side...

Richard Kelch became certified with his wife after moving to a new city to create new friendships. Eventually, he joined a dive club to enjoy and spend more time underwater. With his local diving in The Great Lakes, it was only a matter of time before he discovered his love for wreck diving. As the wrecks became deeper, he would find himself moving into higher levels of training. After receiving a...

For several years Simon Bailey flirted with diving before becoming certified. Eventually earning his certification, he fell in love with this sport, as many of us do. One thing led to another and he would find himself 11 years out of the water. In this episode, I sit down with him and speak about his journey back to the aquatic environment. His second first breath,   his blog simonbdiving, getting...

In this episode, I speak with Underwater Photographer Frank Aron. After being introduced to scuba diving in the South of France, Frank eventually found his way to overhead environments. He became cave-certified in Mexico, moving on to spend time in the mines of Germany and France. Challenges of photography in flooded mines, developing a passion for dry-caving, enjoying a nice red wine, becoming a...

In this Round Table discussion, I sit down with some members of the Wet Mules. Craig Challen, John Dalla-Zuanna, Richard Harris, and Ken Smith share some exploration stories, their different roles, challenges of remote explorations, installing underwater habitats, how the group was formed, the infamous “Green Book”, and much more. Please enjoy! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wetmules Website:...

In this first Takeover Episode, I welcome back Olivia from Fully Submerged Scuba to host, as she speaks with the Recipient of DEMA’s Wave Makers Award, Coordinator of the Sea Turtle Healing Center at Bavard Zoo, and Instructor with Ohana Dive Company, Jess Patterson. From an early age, Jess knew she wanted to pursue a career in helping marine life, her mission now is to inspire and educate future...

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Traveling these days has its challenges. Add in some diving gear and exotic destinations, now those fleeting moments of excitement can soon turn into stress. One of my favorite and most exciting things about traveling is the cuisine. Imagine arriving at your destination only to find out that your dietary requirements are met with mediocrity and little to no choices. In this episode, I speak with B...

Good dive buddies usually turn into great friendships and this group is no exception. In this Round Table discussion, I sit down with Bob “The Dude” Larson, Terry “Big T” Irvine, and Jeff “Hefe” Lindsay. Sit back, grab a drink, and enjoy as they share some funny stories, life-long memories, and knowledge about diving in the Great Lakes. Please enjoy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/captain_b_...

Sometimes it’s not all puppies and ice cream! A lot of the time, the bad is swept under the rug, and I forget that there is a not-so-pleasant face within this industry. The double-edged sword that is social media, can at times, over-romanticize and lead individuals to believe diving is a fairy tale land where all is amazing and wonderful. Rushed courses, asshole instructors, lack of standards, sex...

Coming from a family of divers made it natural for Ben McCallum to earn his first certification and eventually find himself in a professional role. Preferring the fun side, he took a step back and combined his love of diving with his love of photography. With a background as a commercial photographer, he applied his unique skill set to capturing moments underwater. This passion led Ben to establis...

 “There might be something more to this” These were thoughts Yvonne Press had while she would enjoy holiday diving from time to time in the early days of her journey. What started as a way to keep up on skills, ended up with her progressing through to eventually owning and operating Dark Horizon Diving. Before settling into Malta, where she works in affiliation with Gozo Technical Diving, Yvonne s...

Northern California has always held a place in my heart. I was born there, I have family there, I have roots there. Sadly, I have never explored the aquatic environment in the area, so I was excited to have a conversation with long-time native Ted Judah. Inspired by his father to become a diver, he eventually found his way to the underwater world. As it happens, Ted stepped away to raise a family....

Every interview is a chance for me to learn and engage in fun conversations. For those that have been following the podcast, many of you know, I have been seeking advice and gaining knowledge on rebreathers. Speaking to Martin Splitt of Switzerland was no exception. Becoming certified in the Seychelles before continuing his path closer to home, it was great to hear his insights and thoughts about...