Tech Diving On Air with Tamara Adame

In this episode of Tech Diving On Air, host Tamara sits down with Gaëlle Giesen, a Swiss physicist, engineer, and deep-diving explorer whose work bridges the gap between science and extreme underwater environments. Together, they dive into the rigorous preparation and mindset required to execute world-record-setting cave dives. Gaëlle shares her unique perspective on the intersection of physics an...

In this episode of Tech Diving On Air, host Tamara sits down with Vickie Siegel, a marine technology entrepreneur, cave diver, and co-founder of Sunfish—a company developing highly advanced autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). Together, they explore the fascinating intersection of cutting-edge robotics and technical diving. Vickie shares the incredible story of how the Sunfish robot was born fro...

In this episode of Tech Diving On Air, host Tamara sits down with Jerónimo Avilés, a Mexican speleologist, paleontologist, and the Director of Instituto de la Prehistoria de América AC. Together, they take a journey back in time, exploring the Ice Age megafauna that once roamed the Yucatan Peninsula and now rests deep within its flooded caves. Jerónimo shares his extensive knowledge and passion fo...

In this solo episode of Tech Diving On Air, host Tamara takes the mic to share a candid and insightful look at the nuances of being a model in underwater photography. Drawing from six years of experience working with various photographers in challenging environments like caves, Tamara discusses her personal "pet peeves"—the things she wishes photographers wouldn't ask her to do. Far from being jus...

In this episode of Tech Diving On Air, host Tamara sits down with Dr. Jason Gulley, a hydrogeologist, researcher, and award-winning photographer whose work has taken him from the depths of glacial caves to the hidden world of the Florida's springs. Together, they explore Jason's remarkable journey from a scientific career focused on glacier caves and aquifers to becoming a visual storyteller for N...

In this episode of Tech Diving On Air, host Tamara sits down with Dr. Dario Gomez, the hyperbaric and diving physician in charge of the Costamed hyperbaric chamber system and the DAN (Divers Alert Network) Liaison for Mexico. Together, they tackle one of the most critical yet often misunderstood risks in diving: Oxygen Toxicity or commonly known as "Toxing out". Sparked by their initial...

In this episode of Tech Diving On Air, host Tamara sits down with Dr. Efraín Chávez, a Postdoc, researcher at UMDI Sisal, part of UNAM (National Autonomous University of Mexico), and cave diver who specializes in the ecology of groundwater fauna in the Yucatan Peninsula. Together, they dive deep into the super interesting but overlooked world of the fauna in the cenotes , challenging the common mi...

In this episode of Tech Diving On Air, host Tamara sits down with Bernardo Rotzinger, the operational heart of Cuzel and the man ChatGPT has officially dubbed "The Valve Wizard." Together, they explore Bernardo's journey from fixing compressors as a teenager in his family's business to becoming a leading expert on high-pressure systems in the Mexican cave diving capital. They dive deep into the me...

In this New Year’s episode of Tech Diving On Air, host Tamara shares three practical tips to help you achieve your goals — from using visualization to make them real and attainable, to understanding the resources your dreams require, and intentionally making time to pursue them. Tamara also looks back on the biggest highlights of 2025: launching this very podcast (800 listens, 160 subscribers, 6 e...

In this episode of Tech Diving On Air , host Tamara sits down with Dan Sun , entrepreneur, founder, and driving force behind Dan Sun Titanium —a Hong Kong–based company dedicated to creating titanium tools for divers. Together, they explore how Dan has quietly redefined what high-performance titanium dive tools can be, and the challenges of entering manufacturing without a formal engineering backg...

In this episode of Tech Diving On Air, host Tamara sits down with Dr. Trey Cole, a clinical psychologist with a unique background ranging from military service to establishing mental health programs in Antarctica. Together, they explore the fascinating, and often misunderstood, intersection between the human mind and extreme environments. Why do some people feel more at peace in a dark, underwater...

In this episode of Tech Diving On Air, host Tamara is joined by Dr. Dario Gomez, the Medical Director of the Costamed Hyperbaric Clinic and the Divers Alert Network (DAN) Liaison for Mexico. Together, they tackle a topic that intrigues many divers: the relationship between physical fitness, exercise, and decompression safety. While being fit is essential for handling the rigors of diving, the timi...

In the inaugural episode of Tech Diving On Air, host Tamara is joined by Gareth Lock, the founder of The Human Diver and a globally recognized expert in Human Factors within the diving industry. Together, they take a deep dive into one of the most difficult and often silenced topics in the community: sexual abuse and harassment. Moving beyond the rumors, they analyze the grim reality reflected in...