The Great Dive Podcast

The boys wrap up the Shark Chick Series this week with a sit-down interview with three of TGDP’s favorite women of the water. Jamesy and Brando have a talk with Jamey, Stephanie, and Katie and they discuss the last few episodes. Women in diving, sexism in diving, shark conservation and a bunch of other fun topics during an evening chat. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code TGDP a...

This week the boys continue the celebration of The Shark! We visit a website dedicated this celebration! www. TheDailyJaws.com . Check them out!

This week the boys take a look at another shark chick, Ocean Ramsey. Many call her a shark whisperer and a conservationist, but others still find a problem with her interactions with sharks. Does she invade their space and make a bad example for others or is she showing us that just because you are in the water with sharks doesn’t mean that you are about to be eaten. Dive into this episode with us...

In honor of Shark Week with National Women Divers Day/Month, the boys begin a multi part series on sharks and the women who love them! Today we start with the world famous and much acclaimed, Valerie Taylor! Have a listen!

This week Jamesy and Brando take a deep dive into the life of the First Lady of Scuba Diving, Zale Parry. A world record deep diver, technical advisor to the film industry, test diver, stunt diver, actress, and so much more. Tune in for some of these amazing stories about one of divings most beloved super stars. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code TGDP at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #man...

This week's episode centers around a young couple that are scuba diving on a warm water shipwreck. Find out what bad things can happen when they push their boundaries too fast!

The boys are taking a 4th of July Weekend break. Join us as we revisit Episode 14. This was very early on in our podcast and one of the first time we really got passionate about addressing some of the major issues in scuba education. 5 years later, is this still relevant?

One of the most popular tanks for American divers, cylinders for the rest of the world, was the Steel 72. Really, it was 71.2 cubic feet. Actually, it was only 64.63 cubic feet if it wasn’t overfilled 10%. For years it was regarded as the perfect size, and there was a belief that you couldn’t get into decompression with it. This week the boys dive into a piece by USAF Capt Robert D. Smith and get...

This week the boys discuss a devastating bends incident. And although this happened decades ago, there are lessons to be learned from this one! Have a listen!

The boys highlight an old article from Skin Diving magazine's "I learned About Diving From That" department that details a story of what was nearly a fatality caused by a boat ladder. learn what happened and how you can make your exit from the water easier and safer in today's episode of The Great Dive Podcast!!

This is Part 2 of last weeks show, The Color of Fear. In the last episode we focused on Rossier’s primal fears. This week we look at overcoming anxiety underwater and what you need to avoid panic. Comfort, confidence, competence. Or was it confidence, competence, comfort? Competence builds comfort which leads to confidence… or something like that.

This week, your buddies at TGDP talk about the brain and primal fears we have as humans. We all have underlying fears we are born with and that develop overtime and some of us are crazy enough to take those fears underwater. What is it that keeps us calm and in control vs falling victim to stress and panic? Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code TGDP at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscape...

Recently we've had the opportunity to acquire Manscaped as a sponsor and as a result, Manscaped was gracious enough send each of us the "Performance Package 4.0" to try out. When they arrived we both thought, WOW! This product is perfect for those of us who dive with a pee valve! So, without a second thought we knew we needed to produce an episode that addressed a bit of the history and the use of...

This week Jamesy and Brando go on a top-secret operation of Mind Control. Looking back at an article by Tom Mount, the boys discuss the stresses that divers of all levels can possibly face. Even the seasoned veteran is not immune to stress underwater. When you see the waitress with turquoise earrings after listening to this episode you will donate money to our paypal and give us a 5-star review.

This week we circle back to dive into the subject of Underwater Photography! Jamesy continues his foray into the realm of underwater photography with his new DSLR camera and housing and asks the question "What does it take to go pro as an underwater photographer?" Luckily we found a great article (Link below) that discusses 10 things you need to know before going pro as an underwater photographer!

Three Vikings, an archeologist and two podcasters walk into a bar…. This week, Jamesy and Brando recap the Dive Into Earth Day event and tell a little history about the location of the dive, Rockport State Recreation Area. This quick episode highlights a lot of practical realities of diving in Michigan or anywhere really, where Ol’ Mother Nature and Ol’ King Neptune can get a little cranky.

As Earth day comes back around the boys discuss how we can all do our part to help take care of this beautiful place we all call our home.

This week Jamesy and Brando discuss deep diving on air and look back at a story from the Bahamas, back when deep diving on air was the thing to do. A look at narcosis and old decompression profiles helps the boys have a little fun as they test out the old Martini Effect. In this episode they explore the essence of life and discover the true meaning of being Homo Aquaticus.

Oy mate!! It's time to throw some yahbbies on the bahbbie... and if you know what that means, you might just be fluent in Australian and be right at home with this episode! This week the boys discuss an incident involving one divers quest for some yahbbies and how that turned out to be a rough day. Crikey!!

The boys lose track of time discussing dive watches!!

This week the boys enter a discussion about working underwater. Not tour guiding the reef kind of working underwater but the dangerous and sometimes deadly working your fingers to the bone underwater. The characters, the tough guys, the treasure hunters and of course the moustaches. Join Jamesy and Brando as they tell a tale from one of diving’s greats.

What is the perfect dive? Your perfect dive? Is it real or does it only exist in your mind? This week the boys take a look at an article written by Nancy Sefton about diving the big name dive sites and the search for the virgin reef. Together we look at the future of the coral reef and the impact of human traffic on them. How will you react? If you could describe your perfect dive, would you?

This week the boys discuss an article by famous underwater photographer, Marty Snyderman. The article is called "Trying Again" and is basically about trying again to get the shot. Creating a photographic image vs. just a snapshot can be as simple as just recalculating and trying again with a different approach.

After a fantastic weekend of ice diving the shipwreck of The Keuka in Northwestern Michigan, the boys feel compelled to share the details of some fun underwater (and topside) adventure.

What is the true heart of scuba diving? Is it exploration? Or is it recreation? How did our pioneers look at the game we play today? With the passing of Tom Mount, the boys take a second look at his past and try to capture the essence of his philosophy. From recreational to technical diving, Tom Mount drew a line in the sand and fought for the diver. He was willing to walk away from the blossoming...