The Scuba Diving Podcast

Carly leads spearfishing charters as both a Divemaster underwater and a boat Captain on the surface.  As a nineteen year old woman, she lets us in on her day to day, how she commands respect, and of course tips and tricks to anyone else wanting to get out there at a young age. Carly talks sharks, game fish in the Gulf of Mexico, and what she does for fun in this interview from the deck of one of t...

Legendary in the dive industry, Chad Barbay trains retailers and trainers how to EASILY succeed with some very simple processes and concepts. Current Manufacturer Representative for some of the most prestigious and well-known equipment lines, and a long-standing career in Scuba Training Agency representation.   Whether it's in training or equipment, Chad shares the secret to success in the dive bu...

Chad Barbay discusses where the dive industry is today, and where it's going.  We how to rejuvenate and energize the next generation of divers and dive professionals to see a new phase of rapid growth, in an otherwise stagnated industry. Currently, Chad is a Manufacturer Rep for some of the most prestigious and well-known equipment lines, and has a long-standing career in Scuba Training Agency rep...

Mike's law firm regularly goes to JURY TRIAL, has an astonishing success record of winning appeals, and has been featured on TV multiple times for winning complicated cases against large entities. How does this apply to diving? Simple. Much of the scuba curriculum, Instruction and training revolve around liability. But what REALLY matters in the actual courtroom to the jurors? Mike shares this cru...

Olive is a pioneer in the Mermaid world, from professional character roles with Walt Disney World Entertainment, to Olympic-level water training, and even earning the title of Miss Mermaid Washington 2021.  And as a qualified member of the World Mermaid Association, Olive the Alchemist manages to perfectly infuse both the physical and fantasy worlds into a delightful new reality. We discuss what m...

Kris develops training curriculum and material for NAUI, a major scuba training agency. He talks tips and tricks, some common mistakes he sees, what he loves and doesn't love to see out there, how to keep it fun, how to have a successful business in training, and gives his own insight into what makes a good instructor.  He also lets us in on some of his own most memorable moments.

Located in the oldest port in the US, and also its oldest city, Chuck heads the Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program out of Saint Augustine, FL. It is located at the iconic Saint Augustine Lighthouse on Anastasia Island. He discusses everything from working with the team, what they've discovered, and what gets him most excited to get back out there. A super unique interview from his own balc...

Mike started at some of Orlando's most famous theme park aquariums (including Disney), and grew confidence in the water that helped him launch "Mike Dech Scuba Instruction". He tells us how he's grown into a local power brand for teaching privately. He talks about the challenges starting out, and how to work with local dive shops as an Independent Instructor. He stays booked, busy, and absolutely...

"Chappy" talks about how he became successfull teaching private scuba lessons, why it's always fun for him, and what inspired him to begin teaching for injured First Responders and Veterans. He also discusses what he's experienced as a Law Enforcement Diver and how to become a public safety diver. Creator of Sea King Scuba, and the Hero Project, he gives us insight on what keeps him going, how he...

Kristen was the winner of "Inspiring PADI Women" and is a published Sport Diver Magazine writer.  In this interview she shares the incredible story of how she left a life of "corporate success" in New York City behind...with a one-way ticket to Nepal. She talks about the life of travel through Scuba Diving, how to figure out what makes you happy in your career life, and then actually making a livi...

Ross Neil is a PADI Course Director, and Director of Training at the Rainbow Reef Dive Center.  It's in Key Largo, where an armada of their dive charter boats can be seen with busy crew prepping them all for divers any time of year.  EIGHT charter boats coming and going from the marina daily, a busy retail store, and a facility that houses candidates and interns learning to become Divemasters and...

Paul started diving and teaching in Zanzibar, Africa, and eventually came to the USA to buy and run a dive shop. He and his wife transformed Seminole Scuba dive center, by growing it SEVERAL TIMES what it was when he got it, and he shares with us HOW he did just that. He also leads trips worldwide from the South Pacific to the Red Sea, and tells us the secret to making those trips a success and ke...

From aquariums and coral reefs, to deep diving or training for outer space, scuba diving touches every element of mankind.  Yes, astronauts scuba dive...a LOT.  In fact, they train for spacewalks underwater! Dr. Bob Sanders is the Medical Director of NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory in Houston, Texas. Bob was kind enough to invite me to his home to discuss diving, space, the NBL and his own pers...

Yes, astronauts scuba dive...a LOT.  In fact, they train for spacewalks underwater! Dr. Bob Sanders is the Medical Director of NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory in Houston, Texas.  He is a scuba instructor, and avid diver, with a logbook that spans the globe! Bob was kind enough to invite me to his home to discuss diving, space, the NBL and his own personal experience in scuba diving (and teachin...

Yes, astronauts scuba dive...a LOT.  In fact, they train for spacewalks underwater! Dr. Bob Sanders is the Medical Director of NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory in Houston, Texas. Bob was kind enough to invite me to his home to discuss diving, space, the NBL and his own personal experience in scuba diving.  Inspiring, intelligent, and an important interview for anyone looking to make diving a car...

Emily shares how she became an extremely successful private SCUBA Instructor.  In fact, she was flown in private jets, taught on private yachts, and was even invited to private Caribbean islands to teach individuals.  Emily also survived a near-fatal car crash and was able to return to full diving capabilities, with much thanks going to scuba diving itself.  *Emily also gives insights into her suc...

A tail of triumph, positivity, and overcoming the impossible.  Emily takes us from a debilitating car accident and how scuba diving led her to Mermaiding.  She offers techniques and inspiration, why it just gets more fun, and what motivates her to keep getting better. Emily has a contagious personality which shines through in this super fun interview!

Just walking into the back yard (or is it the front yard?) of Don Bouer's home, I knew this was something special.  A resident parrot is perched just behind me throughout the interview, while the Daytona Bike Week migration roars in the background.  A group of his friends rolled up in a giant RV while we were recording...apparently they're regulars.  Dive gear is strung along clothes lines through...

Captain Tracy Allen throws down how ANYONE can do all that at such a young age. But even more incredible, how it's done FULL TIME as a legit livelihood. She explains how she loves getting up every day to crush her job, & still looks forward to every trip out.  A must for anyone who wants to make a living in scuba diving, become a dive instructor, a boat captain, or just wants to hear an in...

Venice Beach Florida is the shark tooth capitol of the world, and local charter Captain Michael Nastasio let's us in on the secrets, techniques, and tricks to finding it all.  He also tells us why the Magalodon tooth is considered "black gold".  With fossils, horses, whales, and sharks ranging from Great Whites to the famous "Meg", we sink our teeth into every question we can think of to get in on...