The Bottom Dwellers Dive Shack

Tragic news, a second death occurred at LG&E Mill Creek station on July 28th. An HVAC contractor was found unresponsive in a hot building. This is 9 days after the death of Jaxxyn. What is going on at Mill Creek?! This story was broken by, Breya Jones a reporter for Wfpl.org. For continuing coverage of the Jaxxyn Lee Wood tragedy go to thebottomdwellers.com

We start off with a final summary and update regarding the dive accident at LG&E Mill Creek generating station resulting in the fatality of Jaxxyn Lee Wood. We talk about what we know so far about the tragedy and about Jaxxyn. We then speak with Bobby Delise, attorney, and talk about what to do when the unthinkable happens and how to prepare yourself and your family. For more info on what rights y...

ADCI official comments on the recent diver fatality of Jaxxyn Wood, at LG&E Mill Creek generating station, and delta p related industry accidents. We also interview Phil and talk about the role of ADCI as well as getting to know our executive director. ADCI, (The Association of Diving Contractors International), was founded in 1968 by a small group of diving companies. Their goal was to create...

(current as of 7/19/21 4pm PT) Information about the diving accident at the LG&E Mill Creek generating station in Kentucky. There was one fatality, that of diver Jaxxyn Lee Wood. Sources included in report: LG&E director of media relations Natasha Collins and Bull Dog Diving safety manager Joseph Benham. Please email bddiveshack@gmail.com for any inquiries, podcast summary, or additional informati...

We speak with Marianna about being a new entry level diver and engineer. Her impressions of working underwater. A really good interview for an entry level diver starting out in the engineering field.

Cross pod episode with the Arc Junkies! we talk about diving, welding and what it means to really support blue collar jobs! We talk about the goal of putting together a network of podcasts and sites that showcase the skilled trades. Listen in as we rally the blue collar army! 

Dive medicine Episode 17. sponsored by Ocean Eye Inc

We speak with Trevor, owner and the brains behind Pressure Junkiez ! We talk about diving in Texas and how he started Pressure Junkiez. We also talk about generational differences in the trade and we tell our fellow divers to "stop meat gazing".

Diving into some beers at the Pike bar in Long Beach! Chris Reece owner and frmr drummer for Social Distortion in their glory days! Chris shares some stories, tells some history of the Pike, we chop it up in typical Bottom Dwellers stylee! This episode is sponsored by Port Town Divers

Listen to this banger!! It is part 2 of episode 14! Questions from Dive students! Listen as Chad helps get these young bucks ready for the dive business! Great episode for those just getting out of dive school or starting out in the trade! Please Visit our sponsor at Pressure Junkiez ! Bad ass wetsuits for a bad ass diver! 

We speak with Chad Kasin the General Manager for Global Diving and Salvage in California. We are joined by dive school students and will feature the questions in part two. Chad and I talk about working for Global Diving and Salvage, how to make the transition from field to office and share some sea stories! 

Learn about the beginnings of 15 Fathoms. His motivation and vision. He shares his incredible story and journey dealing with a traumatic brain injury and how he is able to manage and cope. We talk about the importance of mental health and finding help when needed. Visit 15 fathoms to check out his line of diver apparel!

Commercial Diver Mitch Acampora comes on the show to talk about working as a diver with the NBL (neutral buoyancy laboratory) and how he was able to put himself through school ultimately obtaining a Master of Science degree. A very inspiring interview showing how to utilize the grittiness and mindset as a diver to accomplish some very big things! This episode was sponsored by Pressure Junkiez. Wet...

We give some updates on the Suez Canal and the tragic death of Adrian Nel. We also have a diver spotlight this week featuring Kara, a police diver from the East coast. She tells us about their tasks underwater and talks about lifting and staying in shape!

We cover the tragic killing of Commercial Diver Adrian Nel while working abroad in Mozambique by ISIS. We hear from his mother and talk about the terrible situation unfolding as we speak in Mozambique. We also cover more Suez Canal updates and recap the episode with Jefe Powers. 

Jefe Powers a Senior Chief in the US Navy, diver, instructor and coordinator for the diving program at Chino State Prison. Jefe talks about his time at the college of oceaneering (the COO) as an instructor, his career as a Navy Diver, his stories about the marine mammal unit of the navy, and how he found himself in prison, Chino State Prison, as the head of the diving program. We had a blast with...

Breaking news we talk a little bit about the suez canal on this chamber run Stay Tuned for updates!!

Nelson shares some insight on what it takes to be a Navy Diver in the commercial diving business. He talks about how he is successfully bridging that gap. We discuss the stigma associated with being a new Navy diver on a commercial industry jobsite. Sure to be a controversial episode but lets get the conversation going. Is he full of poop or did we hit the nail on the head? Like, comment, and foll...

Mike Ward, President of Dive Lab and Commercial Dive Hall of Famer, sits down with us to talk about the history, purpose, and future of Dive Lab . We learn of some exciting new projects and Mike also tells a little about his time with the NEDU (Navy Experimental Diving Unit). He also talks about his early days getting started with Bev Morgan and Kirby Morgan Dive Systems . For more informatio...

We talk work and the importance of getting ready for the slow season. What can you do to make your dive money work for you? Stonks or bonds? We also talk about the wall street bets and Gamestop phenomena. TheBottomDwellers.com

Joining us in the Dive Shack is Les Gorski. The creator of the Gorski Diving Hat. He tells us about diving behind the "Iron Curtain", his humble beginnings in the dive business and the story of the first mass produced stainless steel commercial diving helmet! This episode was sponsored by Bay Tech Industries, please check them out at baytechrentals.com , they also have a new online store at underw...

Mini episode that spotlights Diver Matt Keffer. I also talk about my fight with COVID-19 and share some diver related news. This Chamber run is brought to you by Port Town Divers. Go check them out on Instagram! For free stickers listen to the end of the episode and find out how and what to reply.

A must listen. Author Neil Swidey joins us in the dive shack. We will be revisiting the 1999 Deer Island tragedy and talk about his book Trapped Under The Sea. 

The episode you've been waiting for! The one, the only, true official story of Commercial Diver Memes. Had a blast recording and drinking with the guys. Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/KM27TrAsh 

In this light and funny episode of the BDDS I was lucky enough to catch up with Tim McCoy before the holidays and talk about life growing up in the music scene of Long Beach California. We also talked about diving, food, music, and money! We drank some "Jin and Guice" a delicious 8.0% ABV hazy IPA from Steady Brewing in Long Beach, CA.   With so much drama in the LBC, it's kinda hard bein LB...