Scuba Diving Industry Magazine Podcasts

In this special edition of Marketing Minutes by Scuba Diving Industry Magazine, Britain Cline talks with Dave Pollock, owner of Riptide Sales Group, from the show floor. Riptide is a nationwide sales and marketing agency representing multiple dive, water sports, and lifestyle brands for retailers. In this interview, Dave gives us a look at their product lines creating interest with dive shops and...

In this special edition of Marketing Minutes by Scuba Diving Industry Magazine, Britain Cline continues his conversation with Dave Pollock of Riptide Sales Group for a closer look at one of Riptide’s popular retail brands: DIVEVOLK. DIVEVOLK offers full touchscreen underwater smartphone housings that allow divers to use their phone functions underwater, including photo, video, apps, and more. In t...

In this special edition of Marketing Minutes by Scuba Diving Industry Magazine, Britain Cline continues his conversation with Dave Pollock of Riptide Sales Group for a closer look at another one of Riptide’s featured retail lines: Victory - Made in the USA. Allie, Riptide’s Victory product expert, explains how Victory helps dive retailers create fully customized sublimated apparel and accessories....

In this special edition of Marketing Minutes by Scuba Diving Industry Magazine, Britain Cline continues his conversation with Dave Pollock of Riptide Sales Group for a closer look at one of Riptide’s popular retail lines: SUFFER. SUFFER is known for boat coats, warming coats, parkas, and hoodies designed for divers, boaters, swimmers, and watersports enthusiasts who need to stay warm before, betwe...

In this special edition of Marketing Minutes by Scuba Diving Industry Magazine, Britain Cline continues his conversation with Dave Pollock of Riptide Sales Group for a closer look at one of Riptide’s newest and most popular product lines: Crosskix. Britain talks with Eric Saligumba, owner of Crosskix, about a shoe designed to go from travel to water to everyday use. Crosskix was created as a versa...

In this special edition of Marketing Minutes by Scuba Diving Industry Magazine, Britain Cline continues his conversation with Dave Pollock of Riptide Sales Group for a closer look at another one of Riptide’s featured product lines: Dive Lantern. Dave introduces Nick from Dive Lantern, who walks us through the brand’s range of dive lights, from compact signal lights and tank lights to powerful prim...

In this special edition of Marketing Minutes by Scuba Diving Industry Magazine, Britain talks with Shannon O’Brien and Sarah Trujillo from Bright Buoy Diving, a women-owned dive brand based in Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii. Bright Buoy started with coated dive weights made from recycled lead and has grown into a colorful product line that includes dive weights, silicone dive belts, printed belts, socks, fi...

John shares how Hudson Valley Commercial Diving is helping students move from recreational scuba into commercial diving through hands-on training on the Hudson River in Newburgh, New York. The conversation covers the pathway from mask-and-tank diving to surface-supplied commercial diving, including hard hats, umbilical lines, underwater communication, and real-world job opportunities in marine con...

During the interview, Britain and Stephen discuss what makes Ocean Frontiers and Compass Point Dive Resort such a strong option for dive retailers, group leaders, and travel sellers planning trips to the Cayman Islands. Located on the East End of Grand Cayman, Compass Point Dive Resort offers a true dive-focused experience, with Ocean Frontiers operating right on site. As Stephen explains, guests...

In this special on-location edition of Marketing Minutes by Scuba Diving Industry Magazine, Britain Cline reports from the Scuba Show 2026 in Long Beach, California, where he sits down with Scott and Cindy to talk about their journey in the dive industry and the products they’re bringing to market. Scott shares his background as a longtime diver, instructor, and commercial diver, and how that expe...

In this special on-location edition of Marketing Minutes by Scuba Diving Industry Magazine, Britain Cline walks the floor at the Scuba Show in Long Beach, California, and stops by the Spacefish Army booth to talk with Morgan, co-owner of Spacefish Army. Morgan shares the story behind Spacefish Army, a swimwear, divewear, and activewear brand that blends bold design, bright colors, comfort, functio...

In this special on-location edition of Marketing Minutes by Scuba Diving Industry Magazine, Britain Cline reports from the Scuba Show 2026 in Long Beach, California, where he sits down with Clark Ross and Jean Henry, co-directors of the American Water Sports Association. Clark and Jean share their pioneering role in developing kayak diving, a unique crossover activity that combines paddlesports wi...

In this special on-location edition of Marketing Minutes by Scuba Diving Industry Magazine, Britain Cline connects with Jim Elliott at the Scuba Show 2026 in Long Beach, California to discuss major updates across several of his ongoing projects. Jim shares news on the upcoming film Sharing Air, a passion project based on a book he co-authored with a close colleague. After years of development, the...

In this special on-location edition of Marketing Minutes by Scuba Diving Industry Magazine, Britain Cline reports from the Scuba Show 2026 in Long Beach, California, where he sits down with Victoria from NAUI to discuss what’s new with the organization and how it’s evolving. Victoria shares her experience attending her first Scuba Show and her role in helping grow NAUI’s social media presence—an a...

In this special Scuba Show edition of Marketing Minutes by Scuba Diving Industry Magazine, Britain Cline is joined at the Scuba Diving Industry Magazine booth by Scott Jones, founder and operator of DiveNewswire, along with his son, Stephen. Scott has been part of the dive industry since 1991 and is celebrating 25 years of DiveNewswire, a weekly business-to-business news distribution service creat...

Roatan dive travel is one of the most in-demand experiences in the Caribbean, and in this episode of Marketing Minutes by Scuba Diving Industry Magazine, we take you directly inside one of the top dive destinations in the region. 🕐Timestamps: 00:00 Intro – Live from Beneath the Sea 00:17 Meet Louis St. Louis – Bananarama Resort 00:34 Location & Getting to Roatan 00:55 What Diving is Like in R...

Bonaire dive resort insights take center stage in this episode of Marketing Minutes, featuring Joan Samson from Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino. If you're a dive retailer, travel planner, or group leader, this Bonaire dive resort conversation offers valuable perspective on one of the Caribbean’s most accessible and diver-friendly destinations. 🕐Timestamps: 00:00 Intro – Marketing Minutes...

Family dive programs are becoming one of the biggest opportunities in scuba retail, and in this episode of Marketing Minutes by Scuba Diving Industry Magazine, we sit down with Margo Peyton of Kids Sea Camp and Family Divers to explore why. Filmed live at Beneath the Sea, this conversation highlights how family dive programs can drive new revenue, build long-term customers, and introduce the next...

Fort Lauderdale diving at Sea Experience takes center stage in this episode as we sit down with Bill Cole, owner of Sea Experience, live from the Beneath the Sea dive show. This conversation highlights why Fort Lauderdale diving at Sea Experience is one of the most accessible and versatile options for dive retailers, instructors, and traveling divers. 🕐Timestamps: 00:00 Intro from Beneath the Sea...

Fiji shark diving experience takes center stage in this episode of Marketing Minutes as we go on location at Beneath the Sea with Natalie Marletta from The Pearl South Pacific Resort. Discover why this Fiji shark diving experience continues to attract divers from around the world and how The Pearl Resort positions itself as a must-visit destination in the South Pacific. 🕐Timestamps: 00:00 Intro –...

In this quick, high-energy conversation, Javia shares why Jamaica diving travel continues to be a compelling opportunity for dive retailers, travel professionals, and tour operators looking to expand their Caribbean offerings. From warm, consistent water temperatures to diverse dive sites spanning the entire island, Jamaica delivers a year-round diving experience that appeals to a wide range of di...

Dominica diving experience takes center stage in this episode of Marketing Minutes from Scuba Diving Industry Magazine, featuring Brad Fagan of Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort. Broadcasting from Beneath the Sea, this conversation highlights why Dominica diving experience is quickly becoming one of the most compelling opportunities in Caribbean dive travel. 🕐Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:09 Welcom...

Historical Diving Society insights take center stage in this episode of Marketing Minutes by Scuba Diving Industry Magazine, recorded live at Beneath the Sea. In this conversation, Ed Uditis from the Historical Diving Society shares how the organization is preserving the rich legacy of scuba diving and honoring the pioneers, equipment, and innovations that shaped the industry. 🕐Timestamps: 00:00...

Liveaboard safety training is becoming a critical focus for divers, dive operators, and retailers worldwide, and in this episode of Marketing Minutes by Scuba Diving Industry Magazine, we sit down with Barry Lipsky of the Long Island Divers Association to explore why. 🕐Timestamps: 00:00 Intro – On Location at Beneath the Sea 00:14 Meet Barry Lipsky – Long Island Divers Association 00:49 35 Years...

Black scuba divers are shaping the future of the dive industry, and in this episode of Marketing Minutes, we sit down with Anthony Ford, President of the National Association of Black Scuba Divers (NABS), to explore how. 🕐Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:16 On Location at Beneath the Sea 00:36 Meet Ed Uditis – Historical Diving Society 01:00 Role of the Society & Global Reach 01:23 How to Get Invol...