Deadfoot Diver Podcast

On the Deadfoot Diver Podcast, host Curtis interviews Canadian diving pioneer Doug Elsey, who shares how Jacques Cousteau inspired him to start diving in the 1960s, earn early NAUI certification, and use commercial diving to pay for engineering and ocean engineering studies. Elsey recounts joining Dr. Joe MacInnis’s Sublimnos underwater habitat project in Tobermory for $15 a week, running public a...

This Deadfoot Diver Podcast episode features cave diver and rescue/recovery specialist Edd Sorenson, who explains how he discovered cave diving in the 1990s and became known as the person called when recoveries are deemed impossible. He recounts early IUCRR involvement, his first unexpected recovery at Ginnie Springs, and multiple high-risk recoveries and rescues, including a difficult Dominican R...

Curt welcomes Ross Neil of Shearwater Research (head of global partnerships and business development) to discuss Ross’s unusual path from a childhood in the opera world and musical theater to 30 years as a professional diver and PADI course director. Ross explains how trying the Avelo system in Maui convinced him to stop using a traditional BCD, describing its comfort, streamlined feel, controlled...

Curt (Deadfoot Diver) interviews marine archaeologist Jim Sinclair about how Cousteau inspired his diving and how a Florida Keys underwater archaeology course led him to Mel Fisher and the Atocha/Margarita projects. Sinclair recounts starting broke, becoming a conservator, and managing the overwhelming lab workload after the 1985 “main pile” discovery—thousands of coins, heavy silver bars, and doz...

Curt hosts John from High Pressure Hooligans in Iroquois, Ontario, discussing how he built a high-tech fill station to address the lack of nearby air, nitrox, and trimix fills along the St. Lawrence. John outlines his setup, weekly fill volume, 7-days-a-week availability, and a mobile fill station supporting local fire departments. They talk about the local dive scene, including Fort Henry/Navy Ba...

Richie Kohler on Deep Wreck Diving, U-Boat Mysteries, and the Meaning of Artifacts | Deadfoot Diver Podcast Curt interviews technical diving legend Richie Kohler about his 50+ year diving career, how mentors (including his father, Atlantic wreck divers, and John Chatterton) shaped his wreck-diving approach, and how early deep wreck diving lacked formal training yet focused on risk-averse methods a...

Curt welcomes legendary diver and explorer Gary Gentile, who recounts how teenage sewer and wild-cave exploration led him to scuba training, then a lifelong passion for shipwrecks and roughly 2,500 dives. Gentile describes suing the U.S. government and NOAA for access to the USS Monitor, winning after eight years to open diving to everyone, and then facing repeated IRS audits. He explains how comb...

Curt (the Deadfoot Diver) interviews Andy Fox of Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions about his family’s legacy in great white shark cage diving, from Rodney Fox’s 1963 survival and the early influence of film crews to the first underwater great white footage using a cage and the operation’s recent 60th anniversary. They discuss today’s surface and bottom cage experiences at South Australia’s Neptune Isla...

On The Dead Foot Diver Podcast, Curt Steve Santini, a Titanic and shipwreck historian in Canada, to tour his home museum collection and discuss Titanic history through artifacts from the ship, the shipyard, the rescue, and later expeditions. Steve explains pieces tied to Halifax and the body recovery ships, including a Titanic deck chair recovered by the Mackay-Bennett and items made from floating...

In this episode of The Deadfoot Diver Podcast, hosted by Curt the Deadfoot Diver, we dive deep into the fascinating world of shark safety with special guest Andre Borell, the innovator behind the Shark Stop Wetsuit. Andre shares the intriguing journey that led him to develop this groundbreaking shark bite-resistant wetsuit and discusses its effectiveness, scientific testing, and real-world applica...

In this episode of The Dead Foot Diver Podcast, Curt visits the hyperbaric chamber at Tobermory. He interviews Dr. George Harpur, a renowned hyperbaric physician, about his extensive career and the future of hyperbaric medicine. They discuss the benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for conditions like gangrene and radiation burns and share insights into diving safety, particularly the risks faced...

In this episode of The Deadfoot Diver Podcast, host Curt welcomes Brendan Baillod, President of the Wisconsin Underwater Archaeological Association (WUAA), to discuss underwater archaeology, shipwreck discoveries, and diving with disabilities. Brendan shares his 25-year journey with WUAA, details the exciting discovery of the shipwreck FP King, and provides insights into the preservation and docum...

Welcome to The Deadfoot Diver Podcast with Curt, the Deadfoot diver. In this exciting episode, Curt discusses the revolutionary Avelo System with its inventor, Aviad Cahana. They explore how this innovative diving system offers enhanced safety, especially for divers with disabilities, by providing more stable buoyancy and extended reaction times. Dive into in-depth discussions about the advantages...

Welcome to The Dead Foot Diver Podcast with Curt the Deadfoot Diver. In this episode, Curt is joined by world-renowned diving author Simon Pridmore. They discuss Simon's journey into scuba diving, his transition into becoming an instructor, and eventually a respected author within the diving community. Simon shares fascinating stories from his extensive diving career, including early experiences w...

Join Curt the Deadfoot Diver in an engaging episode of The Dead Foot Diver Podcast as he interviews world-renowned marine archeologist, James Delgado. Discover James's early fascination with water and boats, and the pivotal moment in 1978 that led him to switch careers from land to maritime archeology. James shares captivating stories from his distinguished career, including dives on notable wreck...

In this episode of The Dead Foot Diver Podcast, host Curt welcomes a true legend in the diving industry, Mike Fletcher. Together, they discuss a variety of fascinating topics including Mike's early diving career, the rediscovery of the steamship Atlantic, and epic underwater expeditions with Clive Cussler. Mike shares exhilarating stories of deep dives, such as locating the USS Flyer and Carpathia...

In this episode of The Dead Foot Diver Podcast, Curt sits down with renowned treasure hunter Darrell Miklos from Cooper's Treasure. They discuss Darrell's early start in treasure hunting with his father, adventures in finding shipwrecks, the challenges of hunting Nazi U-Boats, and the complexities of obtaining government permits for treasure hunting. The conversation also delves into Darrell's per...

In this episode of The Dead Foot Diver Podcast, host Curt is joined by Dr. Simon Mitchell, one of the leading hyperbaric physicians globally. Dr. Mitchell shares his journey from growing up near the sea in Wellington, New Zealand, to becoming a prominent figure in diving medicine. They discuss Dr. Mitchell's transition from marine biology to medicine, his experience with the Navy, and technical an...

In this episode, we explore the revolutionary Avelo Dive System at the Nepteau Dive Center in Montreal. Curt shares their skepticism and ultimate amazement with the Avelo system's ease of use, lightweight design, and enhanced safety features. Highlighting its impact on divers with disabilities, the host documents their experience and the ease of getting in and out of the water compared to traditio...

Welcome to The DeadFoot Diver Podcast, where Curt the Deadfoot Diver talks all things diving, technical diving, and the benefits of diving with disabilities. In this episode, Curt is joined by special guest Brendan Gaughan, retired NASCAR Cup driver and dive master. Brendan shares his journey from racing to becoming a dive master, his passion for technical diving, and his experiences diving with d...

In this episode of The Dead Foot Diver Podcast, Curt interviews Dom Robinson from the UK, an avid diver who recently bought a World War I shipwreck through Facebook Marketplace. They discuss Dom's incredible journey in purchasing the Almond Branch, the history behind it, and the process of legally owning a shipwreck in the UK. Dom shares insights into the world of technical diving, rebreathers, an...

In this episode of the Dead Foot Diver Podcast, we sit down with the legendary former Navy Captain, Bobbie Scholley. Captain Scholley shares her remarkable journey as one of the first women to command a surface vessel in the US Navy and her groundbreaking accomplishments in Navy diving. From her unexpected beginnings in central Illinois to leading significant salvage operations like the recovery o...

Join Curt, the Dead Foot Diver, on the Dead Foot Diver Podcast as he interviews the world deep dive record holder, Ahmed Gabr. Ahmed shares his journey into diving, his time in the Special Forces, and his preparation for breaking the world record. Learn about the physical and mental challenges he faced, his strategy for the dive, and his work in teaching technical diving and coral restoration. Don...

Join host Curt 'The DeadFoot Diver' in an inspiring episode of the Dead Foot Diver Podcast as he speaks with Lyndi Leggett from Scuba Gym Australia. Listen to their incredible journey, discussing the groundbreaking work of scuba therapy for adaptive divers and veterans with PTSD. Learn about the challenges, successes, and future prospects of diving with disabilities, including their work with vete...

  Welcome to The Dead Foot Diver Podcast with Curt, the Deadfoot Diver! In this episode, Curt interviews Dr. Michael Strauss, the former head of the Long Beach Hyperbaric Unit and author of 'Diving Science Revisited.' Tune in as Dr. Strauss shares his extensive journey into diving, hyperbaric medicine, and his intriguing experiences with the Navy SEALs. They also discuss the impact of aging on div...