The RMS Republic:

The Billion dollar Shipwreck of GOLD

The Backstory:

The RMS Republic was a White Star Line steam-powered ocean liner built in 1903. In early morning of 23 January 1909, while sailing from New York City to Gibraltar, the Republic was in a collision with SS Florida in 1909 in which she sank in 270 feet of water aprox 70 miles off of Martha's Vineyard.

At the time there where multiple reports that she was carrying gold and mixed coin worth $250,000 (in 1909 dollars) to be used as payroll for the US Navy's Great White Fleet. In addition to the US Navy coin-monies shipment, various sources reported on a much larger cargo, $3,000,000 in US gold Double Eagles. Among these, The Washington Post reported, "Three million dollars in gold coins lies in the rotting hulk of the White Star liner Republic, lost off Nantucket in January, 1909. Today, those coins would be worth a Billion Dollars.

Captain Martin Bayerle discovered the wreck of the RMS Republic in 1981 and in 1987 he launched a salvage effort. I was the video engineer on the documentary crew of that expedition. The expedition was successful in targeting and excavating their target area, but failed to locate the gold, however. " A perfect landing at the wrong airport…"

With new information all these years later, Captain Martin Bayerle finally thinks he knows where the gold is. With its current value, that cargo would be worth over a Billion Dollars. This is a story of shipwreck diving, history, international politics and a life long quest for treasure.

In the summer of 2022, Captain Martin Bayerle returns to the site of the RMS Republic and we will be there with him.

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Technical Free-diving and shooting underwater scene for AVITAR 2. Interview with Kirk Krack of Performance Free-diving.

Kirk discusses the procedure, techniques, physics and physiology of technical free diving. Kirk also discusses how he used technical free to train actors for the underwater sequences in the new AVITAR Feature Film

Download past Free-diving episodes with Kirk Krack here:

1.We go "in-depth" and discuss the philology, history and mindset to succeed in the sport of Free-diving http://traffic.libsyn.com/poddiver/PD188.mp3

2.Intro to Free-diving with Kirk Krack https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/poddiver/PD018.mp3

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Sep 11th 20th Anniversary Episode.

Joe and Arielle talk about their recollections from the events of that day. We would like all listeners to share their stories as well. Leave comments, send us an email or an audio file.

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Human Factors in Diving:

Part 3 "Reducing Error Producing Conditions."

We wrap up our Human Factors discussion with Gareth Lock. We discuss error producing conditions, network influence mapping and how to improve learning from incidents. We also preview the upcoming Human Factors in Diving Conference.

In Sept 2021 there will be the online Human Factors in Diving Conference. For more info and how to attend goto: https://www.hf-in-diving-conference.com/

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Psycho-Motor Skills Discussion.

Interview with Karl Shreeves. Karl is the Director of Training Development at PADI. We discuss psycho-motor skills and how that relates to teaching and performing scuba diving. Psychomotor skills refers to a wide range of actions involving physical movement related to conscious cognitive processing.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychomotor_learning

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Human Factors in Diving

Psychological Safety and Just Culture:

Gareth Lock, author of the book "The Human Diver" talks about the two key concepts in dive safety analysis. Psychological safety and just culture.

- Psychological Safety is the belief that you won’t be punished or humiliated for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, or mistakes. It’s a shared belief held by members of a team that others on the team will not embarrass, reject, or punish you for speaking up.

- Just Culture is a concept related to systems thinking which emphasizes that mistakes are generally a product of faulty organizational cultures, rather than solely brought about by the person or persons directly involved. In a just culture, after an incident, the question asked is, "What went wrong?" rather than "Who caused the problem?".

In Sept 2021 there will be the online Human Factors in Diving Conference. For more info and how to attend goto: https://www.hf-in-diving-conference.com/

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Human Factors in Diving

Part 1: An Introduction

Gareth Lock is a retired RAF officer and dive educator who is the Director of "The Human Diver". This is an organization that's mission is to improve the safety and performance of divers thru the study of Human Factors.

Human Factors are the physical or cognitive properties of individuals, or social behavior which is specific to humans, and influence functioning of technological systems as well as human-environment equilibria. The safety of diving operations can be improved by reducing the frequency of human error and the consequences when it does occur.

Gareth wrote the seminal book on the this topic: Under Pressure: Diving Deeper with Human Factors purchase on Amazon:

Gareth's website is: https://www.thehumandiver.com/ The 2021

Human Factors in Diving Conference is: https://www.hf-in-diving-conference.com/

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 The Philosophy of Technical Dive Instruction: a discussion

We talk with Marissa Eckert and James Draker of Hidden World Diving about: standards, tech diving history, training agencies, cave diving, tech student problems, advanced buoyancy control, gas management, situational awareness and how different instructors teach. For more info about cave and tech training, goto their website.

https://www.dive-caves.com/

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Interview with Shawn Clark about how he overcame the challenges of Cave Diving when he only has one leg.

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TRAINING on the OPTIMA CM: Chest Mounted CCR: PART-2

Training report on the CM w/ Lamar Hires of Dive Rite. On location at Blue Grotto Dive resort in Williston FL.

For more info check out: https://www.diverite.com/products/uncategorized/o2ptima-cm/

To join the Optima CM Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267267033283934

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TRAINING on the OPTIMA CM: Chest Mounted CCR

PART-1

Training report on the CM w/ Jared Hires of Dive Rite. On location at Royal Springs FL.

For more info check out: https://www.diverite.com/products/uncategorized/o2ptima-cm/

To join the Optima CM Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267267033283934

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Underwater Cave Photography Discussion of Underwater Cave Photography with Marissa Eckert of Hidden Worlds Diving.

For more info about cave diving instruction or to hire Marissa as an underwater photographer contact her at:

- https://www.dive-caves.com/

- 610-310-8210

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Review of the Sidewinder and Sidekick Closed Circuit Rebreather Interview with Doug Ebersole (TDI CCR Instructor Trainer) about the two KISS Sidemounting CCRs

For more info: www.kissrebreathers.com

Important UPDATE: Pod Diver Radio is now on Instagram. find us and follow us at @poddiver

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Cave Diving Etiquette Interview with Terrence Tysall. Terrence is an renown Explorer, Tech Diving Instructor and is currently the VP of Operations at NAUI Worldwide. We talk about how since the sport of Cave Diving has grown the basics of diving etiquette have seemed to slip. In full disclosure Terrence was also MY cave diving instructor. Important UPDATE: Pod Diver Radio is now on Instagram. find us and follow us at @poddiver

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Interview with Cardiologist Doug Ebersole MD talks about PFOs (Patent Foramen Ovale) which is a suspected risk factor for DCS (Decompression Sickness). PFO is a relatively benign cardiac defect that creates a passage in a wall that normally separates the left and right upper chambers of the heart. PFO is found in about 25 percent of adults. If gas bubbles form after a dive, the venous bloodstream will carry them to the right side of the heart. In divers with PFO, the bubbles could pass through the opening, bypassing the lungs and theoretically putting the diver at an increased risk of decompression sickness (DCS).

For info about the study. https://dan.org/alert-diver/article/study-update-pfo/

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Sub Surface Ecology in the Underwater Caves of the Rivera Maya

Interview with Dr David Brankovits PhD about the cave ecology and the food web in the underwater caves of the Yucatan Peninsula. Dr Brankovits is a Cave Diver and Biogeochemist. In his aquatic cave field work, he has made important discoveries of the food webs of underwater caves. He is currently working at Texas A&M University. Also he an expert in Marina Chemistry and an investigator for Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. His paper on anchialine fauna from the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, can downloaded here: https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/19103/

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Shipwreck Diving the Warships of Guadalcanal

Exploration Leader Terrence Tysall recounts the expedition to the World War 2 shipwrecks of Guadalcanal. Terrence discusses the history of the battle and the diving technology required to dive shipwreck in the 450fsw depth range. We also discuss the genius of a plan to go back to Guadalcanal......

The Naval Battle of Guadalcanal consisted of a series of sea engagements related to the Japanese effort to reinforce their land forces on Guadalcanal. The Japanese under Admiral Yamamoto Isoruku organized a convoy, embarking 7,000 troops. In conjunction with their troop landings, Japanese naval forces were to bombard US Marines in order to destroy U.S. aircraft that posed a threat to the Japanese ship movements. Ultimately, U.S. naval forces prevented the Japanese bombardment and sank most of the enemy troop transports. The only two U.S. Navy flag officers (Rear Admiral Daniel J. Callaghan, Rear Admiral Norman Scott) to be killed in a World War II surface engagement were lost in this battle. Two U.S. light cruisers, four destroyers, and 35 aircraft were lost; three destroyers were damaged. The Japanese lost two battleships, one heavy cruiser, three destroyers, eleven transports, and 64 aircraft. Japan’s defeat also ended the enemy’s final significant attempt to dislodge the Allied forces in the eastern Solomons.

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The OPTIMA CM: Chest Mounted CCR

Interview w/ Lamar Hires of Dive Rite about the development and applications of Dive Rite's new chest mounted CCR.

For more info check out: https://www.diverite.com/products/uncategorized/o2ptima-cm/

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267267033283934

 

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CAVE DIVE DISCUSSION at the Pod Diver Lodge.

Interview with Woody and Gus of the DIVE TALK podcast. The guys came down for a week of diving in North Florida Cave Country and they stayed at the Pod Diver Lodge.

Check out there podcast at: https://divetalkmedia.com.
Check the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb9sy84UQUOAL5To0IPotpw

For more info about staying at the Pod Diver Lodge goto: www.poddiverlodge.com

 

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Scuba Diving after COVID

SHOW NOTES:

Interview with Cardiologist Doug Ebersole MD about the medical implication of scuba diving after COVID. Dr. Ebersole graduated from the University of Miami Leonard M Miller School of Medicine in 1986. He works in Lakeland, FL and specializes in Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine and Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Ebersole is affiliated with Lakeland Regional Health and Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. He is an avid technical and cave diver as well as a CCR trimix instructor and cardiology consultant to Divers Alert Network (DAN). His medical background and diving experience gives him a unique perspective on diving physiology.

 

For more info on scuba diving after COVID check out

Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society
https://www.uhms.org/

Divers Alert Network
https://dan.org/

International Assoc of Nitrox and Technical Divers
https://iantd.com

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Interview with Mike Ange about the 1996 NOAA Expedition to dive the wreck of the USS Monitor. From the early days of technical diving. #USNavy #TechDiving #Trimix #NOAA

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Introducing the POD DIVER LODGE. We chat with Pete Murry Chairman of the Scubaboard.com and Cave Diving Geologist Jerry Murphy at Episode at the Pod Diver Lodge in High Springs Florida. The Pod Diver Lodge is a lodge from cave divers for cave divers. Check us out at www.poddiverlodge.com

#DiverChat #CaveDiving #scubaboard

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NAB 2017 (episode 2)

1.  The PowerRay from PowerVision. An underwater ROV (aka VIDEO DRONE): Interview w/ Greg Glover. http://powervision.me/en/

2. Light & Motion: Lighting for extreme remote video productions. Experience the speed and freedom of cable-free lighting - redefine what it means to 'run & gun" http://www.lightandmotion.com/

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NAB 2017 (episode 1)

1. VR Technology for High End Production.
https://ozo.nokia.com/vr

2. Broadcast Video-Audio-IP TECH.
http://www.cobaltdigital.com/

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Beneath the Sea 2017 Interviews:
1. DIVE RITE 2017 Equipment Review with Jared Hires
2. Grenada Scuba Diving in 2017: Interview with Christine and Diane from the Grenada Tourism Authority about dive events in 2017 on the island of Grenada and Carriacou.


Show Links:


http://www.grenadagrenadines.com/
www.diverite.com

http://diverite.com

http://puregrenada.com/explore/scuba-diving/dive-operators/
http://www.paprikadivers.com/molnar-janos-thermal-cave/


#ExpeditionGrenada.

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Diving on Carriacou Island

SHOW NOTES:

We discuss eco-tourism, coral reef management and lion fish containment programs. Deefer Diving is a PADI 5 Star Dive Center and a top place to dive while on the island of Carriacou.

for more info goto
http://www.deeferdiving.com
http://www.caribbeanreefbuddy.org/

Direct download of PD-198 <AUDIO FILE>

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Dive Grenada: Jill Heinerth interview

Intvw w/ Phil Saye of Dive Grenada

PROJECT GRENADA. Jill Heinerth has a conversation with Phil Saye of Dive Grenada about wreck diving on the Veronica L and marine conversation projects,
For more info http://www.divegrenada.com

DIRECT AUDIO DOWNLOAD Episode PD-195
#ExpeditionGrenada

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Native Spirit Scuba: Grenada Diving

Coral Restoration and Wreck Diving with Native Spirit Scuba Grenada. #ExpeditionGrenada.

Jill Heinerth and Joe Cocozza go diving with Adrian Blackman of Native Spirit Scuba, which is located on Grand Anse Beach at the Radisson Resort. Native Spirit Scuba, it is the first diving operation owned and operated by native Grenadian citizens. We also talk about the Coral Reef Gardner Project.

For more info
Telephone.: (473) 439-7013
Mobile: (473) 420 -1080 , 415-1080
Email: info@nativespiritscuba.com
http://www.nativespiritscuba.com/index.htm

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Shipwreck diving on the MV Shakem

PROJECT GRENADA. Technical Diving on Grenada: CCR/Shipwreck diving on the MV Shakem.

We interview Aquanauts Grenada head instructor Paul Ward about the dive. We also discuss the upcoming GRENADA TECH DIVING JAMBOREE that is being sponsored by Aquanauts Grenada.

For more info about tech diving and GRENADA TECH DIVING JAMBOREE goto http://www.aquanautsgrenada.com/en/
Or you can call them:
From the UK 020-8144-8606
From the USA 850-303-0330

DIRECT AUDIO DOWNLOAD Episode PD-195
#ExpeditionGrenada

Expedition Grenada. Day 8.

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BIANCA-C: Deep diving in Grenada.

Project Grenada. Wreck Diving on Grenada.

Jill Heinerth and Joe Cocozza going diving on the shipwreck of the BIANCA-C and interview Eveline Verdier and Captain Godwin "Sao"Boopsingh of Scubatech Grenada.  https://www.scubatech-grenada.com/

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Scuba Carriacou. SST with Arawak Divers

Expedition Grenada. Sound Scene Tour Day Four.

Project Grenada Sound Scene Tour diving on Carriacou with Arawak Divers. George and Connie of Arawak Divers have been Carriacou dive operators since 1994. For more info goto www.arawakdivers.com

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Scuba Carriacou, Grenada

Expedition Grenada: Dive Carriacou with LUMBA Dive and Sound Scene Tour of Day 2 & 3

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Scuba Grenada (Day 1)

Expedition Grenada: Sound Scene Tour. (Day 1).

Jill H and I arrive on Island and go diving with Christine Finney of Eco Dive Grenada. We go diving in an underwater sculpture park and chat about what is in store for a week of diving on the Islands of Spice http://www.ecodiveandtrek.com/

DIRECT DOWNLOAD HERE

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Rebreather Accident Analysis. Interview with Jeff Bozanic.

Rebreather Accident Analysis. Interview with Jeff Bozanic.

Dr Bozanic, is a scientist, cave dive explorer, educator and author of the book Mastering Rebreathers,  (seminal text on CCR diving). We discuss the history of rebreathers, the state of the technology and safety when diving on CCR. 

<PD-190> DIRECT DOWNLOAD

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Scuba in ICELAND

Frontier Scuba diving in ICELAND.

At BTS I interviewed Davíd SigurThórsson, instructor and expedition guide from Iceland Dive Expeditions.  Amazing freshwater and ocean scuba diving. For more info goto https://www.dive.is/

PD-189

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Extreme Free Diving

Interview w/ Kirk Krack & Mandy Rae Krack of Performance Free-diving International about the sport of Freediving. We go "in-depth" and discuss the philology, history and mindset to succeed in the sport of Free-diving.

Kirk Krack is Kirk, is freediving, coach and instructor trainer. He is one of the world’s foremost authorities on the professional aspects of freediving education.

Mandy Rae Krack is a world champion free-diver and record-holder. She set the women's world record for constant ballast by diving to a depth of 88 metres (289 ft) on one breath.

(PD188 FREE AUDIO DOWNLOAD HERE)

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Dr. Dawn Kernagis: Tech Diver ~ Research Scientist

Interview with Dr. Kernagis, who is a cave explorer

and a scientist in the area of human performance

optimization and risk mitigation for operators in

extreme environments, such as those working in

undersea diving.

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CRESSI: Freediving & Scuba Gear

CRESSI: Freediving & Scuba Gear

Interview with Liz Miskavitch Marketing Specialist from CRESSI USA. We discuss the 70 year history of the Cressi brand from its beginnings as a free diving and spearfishing products company in Genoa Italy. Today CRESSI is an international watersports leader in 90 countries. CRESSI has everything from scuba, free diving, spearfishing and swim gear.  www.cressi.com
PD-186 < DIRECT DOWNLOAD FILE HERE>

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Free Diving Discussion with Stephan Whalen from www.deeperblue.com Stephan discuss details about Free diving training and the different aspects of free diving. <This interview was recorded at DEMA in 2006 and published in 2007>

<PD184 FREE AUDIO DOWNLOAD>

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Cave Dive Training Discussion: Interview with Ralph DiPanfilo of NSS-CDS about the progression of Cave Diving Training from Cavern Diver to Full Cave Diver. < Originally recorded at Floyd's Diner in High Springs FL in 2007 >
PD-183

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Decompression Safety Discussion with Dr Richard Vann PhD of DAN (Divers Alert Network) and former O-6 US Navy Diving Officer. Dr Vann discusses the issues and factors surrounding DCS. This interview was conducted at DEMA 2007.
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Richie Kohler 2016 Interview

Richie Kohler and his personal "Life Aquatic".

We interview Richie Kohler at Beneath the Sea 2016 and discuss what it is like on the inside of tech diving and TV production industry. Joe and Rich share stories about how similar the reality is to the Bill Murray movie; "The Life Aquatic".

<PD-181>

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Scuba in the Galapagos Islands

Interview with Jorge A. Mahauad, PADI Course Director from Tip Top Diving in the Galapagos Islands. We talk about CCR diving and diving with Mega Fauna in the Galapagos. www.tiptopdiving.com

Episode 178

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Diving in the Dominican Republic.

Recreational Diving with Tropical Sea Divers in Boca Chica Dominican Republic. We interview the Alexandre Cottier about diving and lifestyle in The DR. http://tropicalseadivers.com/

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GREAT AMERICAN OUTDOOR SHOW

Sound Scene Tour. GREAT AMERICAN OUTDOOR SHOW 2016.
Interviews with:
1. Rebecca McCoy of IVI about the TAVOR 5.56 Bullpup Carbine. www.iwi.us
2. Ofc. David Mitchell of Pennsylvania Game Commission. www.pgc.state.pa.us
3. John Hollister about SIG SAUER Silencers. www.sigsauer.com

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Dominican Republic Cave Diving.

The Pod Diver Crews heads down to go Cave diving in the Dominican Republic. We meet up with the folks at Cave Hunters DR. We dive two cave systems
1. La Jeringa Cave
2. Padre Nuestro Cave
For more info goto CAVE HUNTERS DR

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SPECIAL EPISODE ABOUT DIVING PIONEER MATT JOHNSTON.


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CMAS: Interview w/ Director & Instructor Trainer of CMAS.

CMAS:  The World Wide Underwater Federation  (Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques)

CMAS is an international and multi-faceted organization that promotes scuba training, aquatic sports and the aquatic sciences. It is one of the oldest and most extensive dive training systems.  While in the Azores we interviewed Mr Joao Gomes-Pedro, he discusses the history and philosophy of CMAS and the future of international dive training. We also discuss the new term that scuba divers should be aware of: “Aquaticity” A diver having the ability and skills to be confident in the water.

<PD-171>

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Britannic Expedition. Intvw w/ Richie Kohler

Mystery of the Last Olympian: Titanic’s Tragic Sister Britannic. (new book)

Interview with Richie Kohler at DEMA 2015 about his expeditions to the HMS Britannic and his new book about the same. < PD-172: AUDIO PODCAST>

For more info about the book goto: https://www.bestpub.com/mystery-of-the-last-olympian.html

Direct Download of PD172 Audio File.

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INSPIRATION CCR-Rebreather interview w/ Martin Parker.

Interview with Martian Parker of AP Diving about the Inspiration Closed Circuit Rebreather. PD171: We discuss, the development history, CE approval and what's new in 2015 for Inspiration CCR. Including; the new color Vision Electronics and HUS.
<Free Audio Download>

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Shipwreck Research in the Azores

Five hundred years of shipwreck history. We interview Dr Jose Neto and Dr Pedro Parreira. Marine Archeologists at the Azores Regional Directory of Culture. We discuss the rich nautical history of the Azores and shipwreck diving in the Azores.

DOWNLOAD AUDIO PODCAST <PD-169>

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Dry caving on Terceira Island

We explore Algar do Carvão, a volcanic vent located in the central part of the island of Terceira. We interview Laura Barbosa from Association of Mountaineers Azores. Terceira has over 60 dry lava caves. Cave exploring is amazing way to spend the day when you can't go diving.

For more info about the caves of Terceira. Goto www.mountanheiros.com

<AUDIO DOWNLOAD PD-168>

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Whales in the Azores

Interview w/ Cetacean Biologist Miranda van der Linde from FUTURISMO. About whale biology, habitat protection and educating the public about the various cetacean species in the Azores.

For more info contact WWW.FUTURISMO.PT

DOWNLOAD THE FREE AUDIO PODCAST <PD-167>

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BEST SPOT AZORES: Dive Center

Post dive interview with PADI Master Instructor and Marine Biologist Bruno Sergio of the BEST SPOT AZORES Dive Center. Joe Cocozza along with Jill Heinerth talk with Bruno about the diving on Sao Miguel Island and the unique marine ecology of the Azores. BEST SPOT Dive Center is located on the marina in Sao Miguel Island and they are a  PADI 100% AWARE 5* Dive Resort and Aqualung Partner Center. For more information about diving with them contact Bruno on Facebook at:  
https://www.facebook.com/Best-Spot-Azores-131805683667217

Website:
www.bestspotazores.com
Email:
bestspotazores@gmail.com

DIRECT DOWNLOAD FREE AUDIO PODCAST <PD-166>

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Sao Miguel Azores: Sound Scene Tour

Sound Scene Tour of a night in Sao Migual Island. With Jill Heinerth and Renee Powers. We visit a Portuguese Naval SAR Frigate and get a tour of the ship by First Marine Luis Gonçalves! We then head to the Ponta Delgado Marina for an amazing dinner and discussion of the scuba diving in the Azores.

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Scuba on TERCEIRA Island

Interview with Devin Leary owner of ARRAIA DIVERS in Terceria Azores. We talk about the great potenial for cave and shipwreck exploration of this Mid Atlantic Island. info@arraiadivers.com.


Projecto Azores Podcast: PD-164

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DPV Technology

Diver Propulsion Vehicles: Interview with Will Baxter of DIVE XTRAS about new Diver Propulsion Vehicle Technology and diving in the Pacific Northwest.

Direct download: PD163.mp3
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AIR-SEA-LAND Productions

PD-162: Interview with Anthony Lenzo of AIR SEA LAND Productions. ASL is a multifaceted video production company that specializes in Underwater Broadcast and Feature Film production. We discuss video production and future of underwater video equipment. http://airsealand.com/

Direct download: PD162.mp3
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Light & Motion: Video Lighting Discussion

PD-160 Interview with Danial Emerson from Light & Motion about there new STELLA lights for Electronic News Gathering and topside video production. This interview was conducted at the NAB (National Assoc of Broadcasters) Convention in Las Vegas NV.

Direct download: PD160.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:42pm EDT
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HammerHead CCR & H3 Dive Computer

PD159 Interview with Josh Thorton the President of SubGravity (the parent company of HammerHead CCR). Josh talks about the HammerHead "Build a Rebreather Site" and the the new H3 Dive Computer.

Direct download: PD159.mp3
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1. Post beneath the Sea. BTS 2007 post-mortem.
2. D.A.N. Tech Time with Richard Vann PhD.
3. Deep Cave Cave exploration interview with Brett Hemphill

 

Direct download: PD066.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:37pm EDT
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Twin Dees Cave Exploration

PD158: Interview with Bret Hemphill of Karst Underwater Research. About the expedition to join the Weeki Watchi and Twin Dees caves systems.

Direct download: PD158.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:31pm EDT
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EDGE DIVE GEAR Review for 2015

PD157: EDGE-HOG Dive Gear Review. Interview with Jack Schmidt, Ops Manager for Edge Dive Gear.

Direct download: PD157.mp3
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Diving the Superfortress

PD156: <audio> Diving the B-29 Wreck in Lake Mead.

Interview with Joel Silverstein of Tech Diving Ltd about diving the USAF B-29 Superfortress Bomber in Lake Mead.

For more info about diving this historic wreck, contact Joel at TDL www.divetheb29.com

Direct download: PD156.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:42pm EDT
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SCUBAPRO 2015 Gear Update

PD155: <audio> SCUBAPRO 2015 Gear Update.
Audio Interview at BTS 2015 with Brad Lally, Product Director at Scubapro. We discuss, Scubapro's new cold water piston regulator, Trufit dive masks, Sidemount BCs and biometrics for scuba diving.

Direct download: PD155.mp3
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Tech Diving and the aging diver.

PD154: <audio>

Dr. Neal Pollock at DAN discusses the issues surrounding aging and technical diving.

Dr. Pollock is the Research Director at Divers Alert Network. Also, a Senior Research Associate at the Center for Hyperbaric Medicine at Duke University Medical Center. Also, he is a Board member of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences Foundation.

Direct download: PD154.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:29pm EDT
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Dive Rite Experience Tour at Dutch Springs.

The 2015 Dive Rite demo of its full line of Recreational and Technical gear at Dutch Springs Quarry (75 miles from New York City). Divers got to try out: high power dive lights, sidemount and  the Opt2ma Rebreather. We talked the divers about there experiences.

 

Direct download: PD153.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:19pm EDT
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CCR Pre-Breathing Study.

PD152: Interview with Dr. Simon Mitchell MD ~ PhD.  About his DAN Study on the effectiveness of pre-breathing a CCR to determine CO2 leakage in the breathing loop. Dr Mitchell it the 2015 winner of the DAN / Rolex Diver of the Year Award

Direct download: PD152.mp3
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Dive Rite 2015 Update

PD151: <audio> DIVE RITE Equipment Update 2015

Jared Hires reviews new equipment for 2015. Including The LX20, a compact, handheld primary light, And..The HunterPac BCD;  which combines  features of  technical and recreational BCD for Spear fishermen and/or Underwater Photographers.

Direct download: PD151.mp3
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Phantom Deep Cave System Exploration.

PD150: Interview with Brett Hemphill of Karst Underwater Explorers about setting the cave diving deep/penetration record at The Phantom Cave System in West Texas. http://www.admfoundation.org/projects/phantom/phantomcave.html

Direct download: PD150.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:53pm EDT
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PD149: Intrw w/ Dr Neal Pollock: Research Director at Divers Alert Network about Thermal Physiology & effects on Decompression Stress in Diving

Direct download: PD149.mp3
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PD 148:  Sound Scene Tour of the Beneath the 2015 Sea Consumer Scuba Expo. Talk with Susan Long at DUI, Joel at Light Monkey and Mike Fowler at SDS.

Direct download: PD148.mp3
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Florida Keys History of Diving Museum

Tour of The History of Diving Museum and Research Library with Angela Albanese.
The Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, displaying and interpreting artifacts, antiques, books, documents, photographs and oral history relative to the History of Diving.

Direct download: PD146.mp3
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Great American Outdoor Show 2015

The Great American Outdoor Show 2015: Sound Scene Tour
In this podcast we go slightly off topic and cover other outdoor adventure sports such as African Safaris, hunting, shooting and fishing.

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Time Code:
00:45 - Show Intro. I interview Lars Dalseide, Communications Manager for National Rifle Association about the Great American Outdoor Show: A show about all things in the shooting sports, fishing, boating, archery, hunting and camping.
08:28 - WOW AFRICA. Interview with Linky Kirsten about hunting and photo safaris in South Africa
18:02 - Porta Boat. The boat that you can fold up.
21:31 - Bass fishing demo.
27:00 - A.R.E. The ultimate custom truck for your action adventure lifestyle.
29:30 - How to cook venison. <nom nom nom>
30:54 - Hank Sauce; The perfect sauce for all your wild game, fish and burgers too!
32:40 - “Hunts for Healing” a program to help our combat vets

Show Links: (for more info check out)
WOW Africa      ~  http://wowafrica.com/
Porta Bote         ~ http://www.porta-bote.com
A.R.E. Trucks     ~ http://www.4are.com/
Hank Sauce        ~ http://www.hanksauce.com/

Direct download: PD145b.mp3
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 Underwater Communications at the NEAQ

PD144 <audio> discussion of: Underwater communications at the New England Aquarium. I interview John Hanzl, the DSO (Dive Safety Officer) about the underwater comm system at the New England Aquarium (NEAQ) Mr. Hanzl is not only a DSO he is also an experienced Broadcast Engineer and he brings these skills sets in setting up the comm system the Aquarium’s  “Giant Ocean Tank”. #poddiver #NEAQ #podcast #OutofHellsKitchen #aquaman

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Direct download: PDR144.mp3
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Underwater Fluorescence

PD143 <audio> Interview with Charles Mazel, PhD about the technolgy and develpoment of underwater florescence. And the applications of florescence for diving, bio-tech and marine biology. For addl info: goto NIGHTSEA

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Direct download: PD143.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:20pm EDT
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SST Andrea Doria

PD142: <audio> Sound Scene Tour of a 2001 expedition to the Andrea Doria onboard the RV SEEKER. Gart Gentile goes over deck plans between dives and discusses how the wreck is starting to collapse.

DIRECT DOWNLOAD HERE

Direct download: PD142.mp3
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Richie Kohler interview

PD140:<audio> Richie Kohler interview. We discuss U-Boats, diving the RMS Titanic, HID lighting, cave diving, rebreathers and shipwreck diving.

Direct download: PD140.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:00pm EDT
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Doing What Works with Larry Green of NACD

PD138: <audio>

The journey “Into to Technical Diving? and “Doing What Works? with Cave Explorer Larry Green of the NACD and TDI.

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Direct download: NACD-LG.mp3
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GAS MANANGMENT FOR CAVE DIVING

PD137: <audio> NSS-CDS Instructor Ralph DiPanfelo dicusses how to figure out gas managment for cave diving.

DOWNLOAD AND LISTEN TO AUDIO HERE

Direct download: PD137.mp3
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Oxygen Toxcity

PD135: Dr Richard Vann of DAN (Diver Alert Network) discusses O2 toxicity and oxygen's effect on the diver at depth.

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TRIMIX

PD134: TDI TRIMIX TRAINING, Interview with Brian Carney of TDI-SDI.  Brian discusses the benifits and hazards of using Trimix.

Direct download: PD134r.mp3
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Oceanic 2014 Dive Gear Review

PD130: <audio>

DEMA 2014: Interview with Doug Krause of OCEANIC  about:#1.JetPack BC #2.Omega-3 Regulator #3.VTX Computer. 

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Direct download: PDR133.mp3
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Hollis Explorer SCR - DEMA 2014

PD132: <audio>

DEMA 2014: The HOLLIS Explorer Semi-closed Rebreather
Interview with Nic Hollis at the about the Hollis Semi-Closed Rebreather The Explorer.

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Links: The Explorer Rebreather Page

Direct download: PD132.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 3:14pm EDT
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AZORES: DEMA 2014 Interview

PD131: <audio>

DEMA 2014: Diving in the AZORES
Interview at AZORES Tourism Booth about scuba diving on Sao Miguel Island.

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Links:  www.visitazores.com                    http://www.azoressub.com/
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Direct download: PDR131.mp3
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DEMA 2014

DEMA 2014: Sound Scene Tour  PD130: <audio>

Time Code:
00:48- Show Intro
01:32- Underwater Imaging Center
04:30- Light Monkey
07:05- Dive Travel
07:45- OEM and Scuba Tools
08:30- AP Diving and Silent Diving Systems
10:00- Back Asile Booths
11:28- TDI/SDI
12:45- TDI training on the HOLLIS Explorer
14:30- Pete at OMS
16:33- Kirk Krack and Waterborn
21:25- Genisis DPV with John N
24:13- OTS
28:48- Captain Gary

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TDI Training on the HOLLIS Rebreather ~ https://www.tdisdi.com/
Waterborne Demo Video ~ http://youtu.be/MHNtVbvqHjQ
The Genesis DPV (Scooter)  ~ http://www.logicdivegear.com/
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Direct download: PDR130.mp3
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DIR-Fundamentals

PD129: <audio>

GUE interview with Bob Sherwood of GUE about DIR- Fundamentals course.

Direct download: PD129r.mp3
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St. Croix Diving & DAN Training

PD128: <audio>

1. Travel Report from St. Croix, USVI Deep and CCRDiving. Interview with Jon and Lauren of SCUBA St Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures. 
2. Interview with Dr Nick Bird DMO for Divers Alert Network about new DAN training programs.

READ ARTICLE HERE

Direct download: PD128_StCroix_Diving__DAN_Training.mp3
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US Virgin Island Tech Diving

PD126: <audio>

St. Croix, USVI Tech Diving. Interview with Ed Buckley of SCUBA St Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures. Ed talks about the amazing tech diving in St Croix, when deep just isn’t deep enough. For more info about the Friendliest Dive Shop on Earth check out  http://www.stcroixscuba.com.

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Direct download: PD126_St._Croix_Tech_Diving.mp3
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Dan Orr President of Divers Alert Network

Interview with Dan Orr, President of Divers Alert Network. Dan Orr, discusses Rebreather Forum 3 and what is the future of rebreathers. 

Direct download: PDR-125_Dan_Orr_Interview.mp3
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Dr Vann of DAN

 Interview with Dr Richard Vann of Divers Alert Network. Dr Vann discusses rebreathers and Rebreather Forurm 3.

Direct download: PDR-123_Dr_Vann_Interview.mp3
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Rich Kohler Interview and INNERSPACE preview

(DiveTech's "Inner Space" and Rich Kolher Interview)
A Block: We interview Nancy Easterbrook from DIVETECH in Grand Cayman and she tells us about the upcoming Inner Space event for CCR divers
B Block: Rich Kolher gives us a preview of his presentation for Rebreather Forum 3. “Failure is not an Option”

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Jill Heinerth (Tech Diver Profile)

Tech Diver Profile: Jill Heinerth. Interview with Jill Heinerth. First in a series of “Tech Diver Profiles” brought to you in conjunction with DIVE magazine http://www.divemagazine.co.uk

Direct download: PDR-121_Jill_Heinerth-Tech_Profile.mp3
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nterview with Karl Shreeves Interview of PADI/DSAT.
Karl talks about:
1.    PADI CCR training
2.    Rebreather Education and Safety Association
3.    Rebreather Forum 
4.    INNERSPACE in Grand Cayman. 

Direct download: PDR-120_Karl_Shreeves_Interview.mp3
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PD119: Tech Gear Review

Tech Gear Reviews: The TITAN SCULA Dive light and an interview with Nic Hollis about the HOLLIS line of Technical Dive Gear.
1.    Joe Cocozza reviews the TITAN SCULA Dive light.
2.    Interview with Nic Hollis about the HOLLIS line of Technical Dive Gear.

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Direct download: PDR-119_Tech_Gear_Review.mp3
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Leon Scamahorn Interview

Interview with Leon Scamahorn of Innerspace Systems, maker of the Megalodon CCR.

Direct download: PD118.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:00am EDT
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Okinawa Wreck Diving

PD117 <audio> Interview w/Doug Bennett from REEF Encounters in Okinawa Japan.  Discussing wreck diving and search for new shipwrecks.

 

Direct download: PD117.mp3
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Report from DEMA 2011 about Rebreather Forum 3.0.

Interview with Roz Lunn and Brian Caney. For more info : www.rf30.org 
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SEG1: Interview with Dive Saftery Officer  John Hanzel of the New England Aquarium in Boston MA.

SEG2: Titan Dive Gear Lighting Systems: Interview Dr. Randy Klein-Gross, Ph.D.  about the Titan Gear Hydrolight Systems including the SCULA (SCULA - Self Contained Underwater Lighting Apparatus. Self contained primary dive lights)

SEG3: Diver’s Alert Network: Interview with DAN Research Director Petar Denoble about a recent study Fatal recreational diving accidents 1997-2006: an update from the DAN dive accident and fatality data.

Direct download: PD114.mp3
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Battle of Midway Interview. A small piece of oral history of WW2. This special podcast is dedicated to all members past and present of the US Navy and USMC. I posted an interview that I did back in 1999, while on Midway Island. With two veteran PBY pilots of the battle. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PBY_Catalina

The Battle of Midway is widely regarded as the most important naval battle of the Pacific Campaign of World War II. Between 4 and 7 June 1942, approximately one month after the Battle of the Coral Sea and six months after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States Navy decisively defeated an Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) attack against Midway Atoll, inflicting irreparable damage on the Japanese fleet.[8] Military historian John Keegan has called it "the most stunning and decisive blow in the history of naval warfare."

The Japanese operation, like the earlier attack on Pearl Harbor, aimed to eliminate the United States as a strategic power in the Pacific, thereby giving Japan a free hand in establishing its Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere. The Japanese hoped that another demoralizing defeat would force the U.S. to capitulate in the Pacific War.

The Japanese plan was to lure the United States' few remaining aircraft carriers into a trap. The Japanese also intended to occupy Midway Atoll as part of an overall plan to extend their defensive perimeter in response to the Doolittle Raid. This operation was considered preparatory for further attacks against Fiji and Samoa.

The plan was handicapped by faulty Japanese assumptions of American reaction and poor initial dispositions. Most significantly, American code breakers were able to determine the date and location of the attack, enabling the forewarned U.S. Navy to set up an ambush of its own. Four Japanese aircraft carriers and a heavy cruiser were sunk in exchange for one American aircraft carrier and a destroyer. After Midway, and the exhausting attrition of the Solomon Islands campaign, Japan's shipbuilding and pilot training programs were unable to keep pace in replacing their losses while the U.S. steadily increased output in both areas.

Direct download: PD113.mp3
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PD111: Cave Diving on Grand Bahama Island with Cristina Zenato

Seg1: Cave Diving on Grand Bahama Island with Cristina Zenato. 

Seg2: DIVERITE 2010, new equipment update.

Seg3: Divers Alert Network: Educational Programs: 

Seg4: Dive Center Review: AMIGOS Dive Center, Fort White, FL

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Direct download: PD111.mp3
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SEG1: PFO Study
SEG2. SILENT DIVING UPDATE with Mike Fowler 
SEG3. DAN Emergency Hotline The new number is: 919-684-9111
DAN's medical staff is on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to handle diving emergencies such as decompression sickness, arterial gas embolism, pulmonary barotrauma, or other serious diving-related injuries.
When you call the DAN Emergency Hotline 919-684-9111:

 

 

Direct download: PD110.mp3
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SEGMENT 1: STUART COVE”S Dive Center in Nassau. 

SEGEMENT 2: Aqualung Lightwieght Gear System for the Global Traveller.

SEGEMENT 3. Diving on the FIJI Islands. Interview with Thomas Valentine. The Fiji Islands in the South Pacific are an archipelago of over 300 islands. Fiji is world renowned as “The Soft Coral Capital of the World”

Direct download: PD109.mp3
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PD108: Women in Diving

SEGMENT 1: AMAZING DIVING with Cristina Zenato of UNEXSO. Located on the Port Lucaya Marina, in Freeport Grand Bahamas, UNEXSO offers a wide variety of scuba diving activities. Dolphins, sharks, wrecks, caverns and reefs.

SEGMENT 2:  EQUIPMENT FOR THE FEMALE DIVER. Interview with Tom Phillip of AQUALUNG about the design of scuba gear tailored to the female diver.  

 

Direct download: PD108r.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:37pm EDT
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Beneath the Sea 2010 Sound Scene Tour
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http://www.stcroixscuba.com/
http://www.edba.com/
http://njhda.org/
http://www.conchrepublicdivers.com/
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http://www.trukodyssey.com/

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PD106: <audio>

SEGEMENT 1 Annual NSS-CDS Workshop: “2010: an Innerspace Odyssey” May 21-23, 2010…. Otter Springs, Florida 

SEGMENT 2: Interview with Dr. Thomas J. Goreau about Coral Reef Restoration and the use of BioRock  Dr. Goreau is the President of the Global Coral Reef Alliance. The GCRA is a coalition of volunteer scientists, divers, environmentalists and other individuals and organizations, committed to coral reef preservation. Global Coral Reef Alliance   37 Pleasant Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, USA

Direct download: PD106.mp3
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PD-105: <audio>

SEGMENT 1:AMIGOS DIVE CENTER. Interview with Wayne Kinard. Amigos Dive Center. 5472 SW Elim Church Rd Ft. White, FL 32038 (386) 497-3876

SEGMENT 2: Voyage of the Scarlet Knight, The First Underwater Glider to Cross the Atlantic Ocean. Interview with Dan Crowell about the project. Rutgers University's underwater vehicle successfully navigates an ocean. Unlike other underwater drones, RU27 and its kin are able to travel without the aid of a propeller. Instead, they move up and down through the top 100 to 200 meters of seawater by adjusting their buoyancy while gliding forward using their swept-back wings. With this strategy, they can go a remarkably long way on a remarkably small amount of energy.

Direct download: PD105.mp3
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BOAT DIVING ETIQUETTE

PD104: Interview with Capt. Al Pyatak. He is the Captain and owner of the dive boat SEA LION. Al Pyatak is the holder of a USCG 100 Ton Near Coastal Masters License with Aux Sail and Commercial Towing endorsements. He IANTD and TDI Technical Nitrox Instructor, Tri-Mix Instructor, NACD Full Cave Certified, NSS/CDS Full Cave Certified, Mixed Gas Diver since 1989 and holder of IANTD Tri-Mix Diver certification #1.

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PD-103: <audio>

SEGMENT 1:  Interview with Christopher J. Gervais of the Explorers Club: Save The Vaquita is a conservation organization that is dedicated to save the world's most endangered cetacean the Vaquita (Phocoena sinus). The Vaquita is the smallest cetacean, adults weighing up to 55 kg (120 lbs). This species is a non-migratory animal and has the most limited distribution of any marine, restricted to the northwestern corner of the Gulf of California.

SEGMENT 2: Diving on the Wrecks of North Carolina with Captain Mike Gerkin.

Direct download: PD103.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:08pm EDT
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SEGMENT 1: Life Raft Survival & Rescue at Sea: Interview with Charles Daneko of WINSLOW® LifeRaft Company 

SEGMENT 2: Diving on the Wrecks of Truk Lagoon with Captain Mike Gerkin: 

Direct download: PD102.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:17pm EDT
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PD65: <audio>

"Beneath The Sea 2007" Sound Scene Tour at the DIVE RITE Tech Dive party.



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PD83: <audio>

Martin Stepanek Free diving champion and instructor talks about his work with Oceana. Interview with ND-1 J.R. Hott USN (NEDU) about the US Navy Diving program.

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LISTEN TO AUDIO NOW

SEG1: The Nautilus Lifeline is a Scuba Diver VHF Radio and GPS, No base unit requirement, Waterproof to 120 meters. http://nautiluslifeline.com

SEG2: Titan CCR: We interview Dr. Randy Klein-Gross, Ph.D.  about the the Titan Closer Circuit Rebreather. The Titan CCR is a small, compact, lightweight system that is easy to use and travel with. The unit is simple to use, understand and maintain. http://www.titandivegear.com/titanccr

SEG3: Diver’s Alert Network: Project on Harvesting Divers. Eric Douglass tells us of a DAN study of the plight of the Miskito Indian harvesting divers, who risk their lives every day just to make a living. Diving up to 12 times a day for a two-week period, often with no access to knowledge of safe diving practices, harvesting divers experience a higher-than-average rate of decompression illness (DCI), some cases of which are so severe that divers are left permanently disabled or die.http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/News/Article.aspx?newsid=985635219    http://blogs.nationalgeographic.com/blogs/news/chiefeditor/2010/09/miskito-divers-risk-death.html

SEG4: At DEMA 2010 we bump into long time PDR listener and IPSC shooter John Owen.http://www.ipsc.org/

Direct download: PD112.mp3
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PD139: Holiday 2014 Episode

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PD101: Diving in ICELAND. The Silfa Crack

Diving in ICELAND

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PD100<audio>

and HAPPY HOLIDAYS: To a great diving year in 2008 and to another great diving year in 2009. Welcome to the 4th season of Pod Diver Radio!

SEGMENT 1: Joe Cocozza sums up PDR IN 2008

SEGMENT 2: 2009 PODCAST EPISODES WILL BE SUBJECT SPECIFIC. 

SEGMENT 3: Shipwreck Diving on the Dive Boat Sea Lion. CCR diving on the SS Delaware and artifact recovery on the MV Stolt Dagali.

Travel tip! Don’t stay at MOTEL 6 in Fort Lauderdale, it is STILL infested with roaches!

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 Florida Keys Free Diving

PD98: Free diving and spearfishing on the shipwreck in the Florida Keys. Audio interview with underwater hunter Alex Pedera.

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TDI Cave Diving Programs

PD-97: <audio> TDI Cave Diving Programs. Interview with Brian Carney at Beneath The Sea 2007.

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PD96: Bermuda, Bahamas and North Florida

PD96:<audio>

A- BLOCK: WRECK DIVING IN BERMUDA Charlie Greene of Bermuda Scuba tells us about the various shipwrecks of Bermuda and Jacquelyn Bisset’s wet t-shirt. 
B- BLOCK: KIDS SEA CAMP. Kids Sea Camp is a fun-filled vacation for families who love the ocean. A full week's schedule of events and educational programs promises great times and learning experiences for kids age 4-15. 
C-BLOCK: MONMOUTH CAVE SYSTEM Jill Heinerth takes us sump diving.
D-BLOCK DIVING UNEXSO. Located in Port Lucaya. A wide variety of tropical diving adventures await you at UNEXSO, the only place in the world where you can dive in the open ocean with dolphins, dive with sharks, and explore the mystery of sunken ships on a single dive vacation. 

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PD95: CCR Training and Cave Diving in Bahamas

1. EVOLUTION CCR TRAINING at Conch Republic Divers in Key Largo Florida. Richie Kohler teaches Joe Cocozza how to fly his new Evolution Rebreather.  
2. Training Agency Review. NAUI. National Assoc of Underwater Instructors.
3. Cave Diving in Grand Bahamas Island with Christina Zenato of UNEXSO.
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PD94: Phil Nuytten interview

A- BLOCK: Database of tech divers. 
B- BLOCK: The EVOLUTION PLUS: Silent Diving Systems. 
C-BLOCK SUDS in Key Largo Florida: Soldiers Undertaking Disabled Scuba (SUDS) at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) is designed to help improve the lives of injured soldiers returning from Iraq & Afghanistan. By training the soldiers in a challenging & rewarding activity it can help facilitate the rehabilitation process & promote mobility. Offering this venue provides the soldier with a sport they can enjoy throughout their life.  Please support our wounded warfighters by going to http://www.sudsdiving.org/ SUDS is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization & a chapter of the Wounded Warrior / Disabled Sports Project.
D- BLOCK: Dr. Phil Nuytten, is recognized as one of the pioneers of the diving industry worldwide. Dr. Nuytten has invented and developed a patented rotary joint technology for use in the revolutionary diving suit called the NEWTSUIT.His current work is aimed at progressing the concepts of deep work in the oceans by the utilization of one-atmosphere vehicles and tools.
Nuytco designs, builds, and operates atmospheric diving suits, submersibles, remotely operated vehicles, as well as specialty equipment for commercial diving.
http://nuytco.com/

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DPV: Diver Propulsion Vehicle

PD92r: <audio>

1. DPV training with Richard Dreher of superior dive training.

2. Intro the new DPV by Silent Diving Systems, the FUSION

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PD-91: <audio>

A- BLOCK:  Sound Scene Tour of BTS 2008 www.beneaththesea.org/
We talk to our friends at Manta, Dosils, NAUI TECH and the NEDU
B- BLOCK: Cave Diving Jug Springs Florida with Richard Dreher of superior dive training
C-BLOCK: New developments in dry suit underwear with 4th Element.
D- BLOCK: Wreck Diving ON Bikini Atoll
BLUE HOUSE MULTIMEDIA: W44 Street New York, NY,

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History of Wetsuit Development

PD-90: <audio>

Henderson Aquatics. History of Wetsuit Development. Interview and factory tour with Allen Edmond of Henderson Aquatics.

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PD-88: <audio>

B- BLOCK: Commercial Diving in North Europe evolves into Cave Diving in France.
C- BLOCK: Tech Diving in the Dry Tortugas.

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PD87 <audio>

Divers Alert Network:  2008 Technical Diving Conference. The two-day conference, planned for Jan. 18-19, 2008, in Durham, N.C., will feature four half-day workshops. Discussions will include the operational and medical aspects of technical diving. The forum will also address ways to improve effectiveness and safety.

Workshops Overview
PHYSIOLOGY WORKSHOP PLAN
Respiration
Normal respiration and gas exchange at sea level with emphasis on oxygen uptake, CO2 elimination, and ventilatory control. Dependency of CO2 elimination on ventilation. CO2 retention and individual susceptibility. Effects of tidal volume and dead space on alveolar ventilation. Hypo- and hyperventilation. Ventilatory capacity, physical fitness, and respiratory muscle fatigue. Effects of immersion and gas density. Airway collapse and effort independent expiratory flow. Equipment dead space, static lung load, breathing resistance, and work of breathing. Effect of HPNS on respiration. Case reports.

CNS Oxygen Toxicity
Relevant mechanisms of CNS toxicity: free radicals, ventilation, CO2 retention, cerebral blood flow. Risk factors and individual susceptibility. Donald’s WWII studies. Estimating CNS toxicity risk in relation to O2 exposure, review of O2 exposure guidelines, and the O2 clock. O2-CO2 interactions and “Shallow Water Black-Out.? Mixed-gas O2 exposure limits. Recovery from CNS toxicity risk during underwater air breaks. Case reports.

Narcosis and HPNS
Signs and symptoms of nitrogen narcosis; individual susceptibility, accommodation and adaptation to narcosis; effects on narcosis of rate of compression, oxygen and carbon dioxide; onset depths of narcosis; narcotic potencies of N2, He, Ne, Ar, Xe, O2and CO2; oxygen narcosis; recommended depth limits for air diving; mechanism of narcosis; pressure reversal; utility of EAD/END (equivalent air depth/equivalent nitrogen depth). Signs and symptoms of HPNS; individual susceptibility; depth of occurrence; effect on HPNS of compression rate and time at depth; effect of trimix; effect of hydreliox; mechanisms of HPNS; options for reducing HPNS effects given obligatory fast descent rates.

Thermal Mechanisms of heat transfer (radiation, conduction, evaporation, and convection) with application to divers. Physiological temperature control and consequences of heat transfer (work; shivering; regional vasoconstriction; stages of hyperthermia and hypothermia; freezing and non-freezing injury). Respiratory heat transfer (inert gas and density effects). Rewarming and thermal afterdrop (“warm and dead?). Drysuit insulation properties of Ar, He, CO2, air and O2 (is this safe?). Insulation properties of wet undergarments. Tools for thermal modeling. Hotwater suits for shallow in-water decompression stops vs. insulation for dry decompression. (Thermal effects on decompression will be covered in the Decompression Workshop.) Current and new active and passive technologies (power sources, hydrogen thermal batteries, hydrogen catalytic heating, regional rewarming, aerogel garments).

  1. DECOMPRESSION WORKSHOP PLAN
  2. DCI Pathophysiology
  3. DCI signs, symptoms and pathophysiology. Paradoxical thromboembolism and cryptogenic stroke. AGE: pulmonary barotrauma, ASD, PFO, and transpulmonary passage, Type III DCS. PFO detection and diver evaluation. Transpulmonary passage and bubble size. Evidence associating DCS with PFO. Skin bends and PFO. Exercise and pulmonary shunt. PFO correction. Case reports.
  4. DCS Risk Factors
  5. VGE as a measure of decompression stress. Environment: temperature, immersion, exercise. Influence of dive phase (pre-, bottom, deco, post-). Individual: obesity, gender, age, aerobic fitness, individual susceptibility. Adaptation, hydration, alcohol, previous DCS, injury.
  6. Deep Stops
  7. History and theory of deep stops. Empirical methods and rules. Supporting evidence and experimental data. Validation of methodology.
  8. In-Water Recompression
  9. Review of IWR experience. Appropriate signs and symptoms for IWR. Equipment and procedures to minimize IWR risk in event of decompression emergency with no access to recompression chamber. Training requirements. Environmental conditions. Depth measurement and control. Diver monitoring and tending. Surface support. Emergency procedures. Outcome reporting.
  10. DCS Risk Assessment
  11. DCS probability and severity in air and nitrox diving. DCS severity and acceptable DCS risk. Technical diving database, risk analysis and dive condition effects. Examples of tech dive profiles and outcome data. Diver Health Status Form (DHSF). Uploading dive profile and DHSF data to DAN Website. Are technical divers self-selected?
  12. REBREATHER WORKSHOP PLAN
  13. US Navy and UK/EU Perspectives on Rebreather Test Methods and Standards
  14. Rebreather divers must overcome the work of breathing due to breathing resistance, static lung load, and elastance. Inspired CO2 amplifies these effects by increasing ventilation. CO2 sensors and scrubber gauges would decrease this risk. CO2 canister duration is tested as a function of temperature, workload, and depth. O2 control accuracy is assessed.
  15. Testing should be performed on breathing machines and by divers. What US and EU labs are qualified to test rebreathers? What is the role of failure mode effect and criticality analysis (FMECA) in rebreather design? New U.S. Navy performance standards are based on diver tolerance. U.S. Navy and EU rebreather test standards should not differ, but do.
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O2 Provider Course and NEDU p86

PD-86 <audio>

A- BLOCK: NACD BAG-O-SWAG. 
B- BLOCK: Divers Alert Network: Oxygen Provider Course.
C- BLOCK: NAVY EXPERMENTAL DIVE UNIT (NEDU) with Petty Officer First Class J.R. Hott.

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Fitness and diving

PD85: <audio> Fitness and Diving
Dr Neil Pollack of Divers Alert Network talks about fitness and scuba diving. We also talk with Nancy Easterbrook of Dive Tech Grand Cayman talks about CCR Diving and INNER SPACE.

 

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A- BLOCK: OCEANA TALKS ABOUT saving our seas and the awful practice of Shark Fining.
B- BLOCK: DAN: Dr Richard Vann talks about the upcoming Tech Diving Conferance.
C- BLOCK: Sound scence tour. Richie Kohler in New York City.


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SOUND SCENE TOUR OF CAVE DIVE TRIP TO NORTH FLORIDA.
GERRY MURPHY OF DIVE RITE TALKS ABOUT CAVE DIVING EXPLORATION AND THE ADVENT OF NEW DIVE GEAR.
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Pretty Fish diving in Costa Rica.
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Cave Diving Paleontology in the Bahamas.

PD-80: Cave Diving Science, Exploration and Paleontology in the Bahamas.
Interview with Brian Kakuk and Nancy Albury of the he Bahamas Antiquities, Monuments and Museums Corp. (AMMC) / National Museum of the Bahamas.
We talk with in the Bahamas Sawmill Sink Project. A multi-disciplinary research and underwater cave exploration project.project, funded by tBRIAN KAKUK talks about fossils and cave diving in the Bahamas.




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BRIAN KAKUK:  Underwater "Oh Shite" Moment

PD-79 <audio>

BRIAN KAKUK’S "OH Shite Momment"  When pusch virgin line in an underwater fracture cave. AT 320 ft, the big boulders start to fall.

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A- BLOCK: DAN's new Diving Emergency Specialist  www.dan.org
B- BLOCK:Cave Diving in Mexico
C- BLOCK: DAN TECH TIPS: DCI and Barotramua with Dr Richard Vannof DAN

D- BLOCK: "O-S-M" Diving under Antartic Ice with Jill Heinerth.

 

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PD77: <audio>

1. We speak with Jill Heinerth about not diving the U-869 and August giveaway of her DVD "Waters Journey"  www.intotheplanet.com
2. Interviews with  British Deep Shipwreck Diver Leah Cunningham and his finding a new shipwreck at 420 fsw. Then a
3. DIVE RITE In Depth."review a Dive Rite Regulators and
4. review of "Playa International Clinic" and the Re-compression Chamber in Mexico's Rivera Maya

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Bahamas Cave Diving w/ Brian Kakuk

Cave Diving in Abaco Bahamas with Brian Kakuk.

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ABACO Divers & Brian Kakuk's "O-S-M"

SHOW NOTES

1. "Live" from ABACO BAHAMAS, report from the island. Also, review of book "Scuba Diver Safety" by Dan Orr.
2. Abaco Dive Adventures: Interview with Tim Higgs.
3. PADI, Specialty course "Cavern Diver"
4. DIVE RITE In Depth." Review of the new regulator, the Hurricane.
5. "Oh Shit Moment" Brian Kakuk talks about the fun life of a Navy Diver.

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PD74: PADI DEEP DIVER & GUE CAVE 1 Program

- Cenote Diving in Mexico
- PADI SOM: Deep Diver
- Oh Shit Moment: Lamar Hires talks about a broken line inside a cave.
- GUE CAVE 1 Program

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NJHDA Shipwreck Symposium
Interviews w/ Captain Martin Bayerle about the search for gold on-board the RMS Republic and Dean Fessler of the Shark Research Institute:
 
(Joe recounts working on the RMS Republic documentary with Captain Bayerle way back in 1989)
 
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1. YUCATEK Dive Center. Playa del Carmem, Q-Roo, Mexico
2. DAN Tech Tips Dr. Richard Vann. (Oxygen Toxcity)
3. GUE Cave 1 Program.

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PD-70: <audio>

DAN "Tech Time" with Dr Richard Vann PhD. Dr Vann discusses the deep diving condition of HPNS (High Pressure Nervous Syndrome)

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PD69:

1. Curt Bowen of Advanced Diver Magazine Talks about Side Mounting and the Armadillo
2. NEW DIVING NOVEL.  Out of Hell's Kitchen by John H Hanzl.

This episode of Pod Diver Radio is dedication to the memory of my Mom, Mary Kurland.

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PD68:

1. PADI; Search and Recovery
2. D.A.N. Tech Time with Richard Vann PhD.  Helium as a dive gas.
3. Celebrity Instructor
4. Diving the USS Monitor with Joel Silberstein of TDL

** Contact Joe Cocozza at poddiver@gmail.com
** Contact Rescue Diver Rachel at rcocozza@gmail.com

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PD67: 

1. NJ Shipwreck Museum.
2. D.A.N. Tech Time with Richard Vann PhD.  Nitrogen Narcosis
3. Progressive penetration
4. TDI TRIMIX Training with Brian Carney

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PD66: Cave exploration with Brett Hemphill

- D.A.N. Tech Time with Richard Vann PhD.
- Deep Cave Cave exploration interview with Brett Hemphill

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1: Cave Diving death at Jackson Blue
2. Interview with RADM DeBoius of the NOAA Corps
3. PADI Specialty of the Month: UNDERWATER NAVIGATION.
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SHOW NOTES:

1. Split Fin Debate/Cave dive review
2. GREENFORCE LIGHTING SYSTEMS
3. DIVE RITE TRANSPAC INTERVIEW WITH LAMAR HIRES

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PD61: 5 Rules of Cave Diving

Interview with Ralph DiPanfilo of NSS-CDS. Ralph discussed the 5 rules of Cave Diving and Accident Analysis of Cave Diving Deaths. Time: 37:57

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-Cambrian Foundation Gala: Sign up amy@cambrianfoundation.org
-PADI eLearning
-ARSBC


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PD59: PADI Nitrox & NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries

-Cambrian Foundation Gala: Sign up amy@cambrianfoundation.org
-PADI Specialty of the Month  EANx ( Enriched Air Nitrox )
-NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries.

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Diver Deaths on USCGC HEALY

Diver Deaths on USCGC HEALY. In August of  2006, the US Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB-20) was on Arctic Patrol. Military divers. Lt. Jessica Hill and  PO2 Stephen Duque died during Arctic Ocean diving operations. After reading the after action reports, Joe Cocozza gives his expert opinion and analysis of the incident. The USCG report is here for download http://www.uscg.mil/foia/Healy/HealyFDL.pdf

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Ginnie Springs 30th Anniversary

Ginnie Springs 30th Anniversary: Sound scene tour and interview with Karl Shreeves of PADI DSAT at the 30th Anniversary Celebration at Ginnie Springs Outdoors at the site of the "Devils" Cave System. We discuss the history of Ginnie Springs as well the future of Rebreathers. <PD-53>

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Deco Theory & Application

DEMA 2007 Interview w/ Dr Petar Denoble from Divers Alert Network. Dr. Denoble discusses: Decompression theory and application. Empirical testing and Doppler studies and working on with Richie Kohler and John Chatterton on an expedition to the RMS Britannic for the TV Series Deep Sea Detectives. 

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Sidemount Training & Underwater Photography

PD54: <audio>

Sidemount Training & Underwater Photography

1. Interview with Jill Hienerth. NSS-CDS instructor. Sidemount diving.

2. Interview with Aaron Fink, underwater photographer.1. Interview with Jill Hienerth. NSS-CDS instructor. Sidemount diving.

2. Interview with Aaron Fink, underwater photographer.

 

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PD53: Key West. St Croix and OXYCHEQ

- KEY WEST: REEFMAKERS
- Equipent Review : OXYCHEQ
- Pretty Fish diving in St. Croix the USVI

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1. Sound Scene Tour of DEMA 2006, Orlando Florida
2. D-BLOCK: Frankie sleeps with the fishes.
3. E-BLOCK: NOAA’s National Undersea Research Project. 

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Florida Cave Science w/ Dr Bill Huth PhD

PD-51 <audio>

Interview with Dr Bill Huth PhD, Science Director for National Speleological Society Cave Diving Section (NSS-CDS). Dr. Huth is an Environmental Economist and discusses water resources management and the health of Floridian aquifer. www.nsscds.com

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THE NOAA DIVE PROGRAM

PD-50 <audio>: 

THE NOAA DIVE PROGRAM. Interview with Steve Gittings. NOAA Divemaster and Scientist.

 

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PD49: Bob Sherwood of GUE


Interview with Bob Sherwood of GUE (Global Underwater Explorers). Bob talks about the DIR Fundamentals class. The DIR Fundamentals course is designed to cultivate the essential techniques required by all sound diving practice, irrespective of level or environment. 

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PD48: NACD and the USCG

1. POD DIVER NEWS

2.Interview with Larry Green of NACD. Larry talks about the 5 elements of Technical Diving and Doing What Works.

3. Joseph Cocozza and Rescue Diver Rachel review the new movie “The Guardian? based on the exploits of the USCG Rescue Swimmers. Joe relates his experiences training with ASTs (Rescue Swimmers) at Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City.
http://www.uscg.mil/d5/airstation/atlanticcity/

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Contact Joe Cocozza at poddiver@gmail.com  POD DIVER RADIO is the Podcast from Hardcore Scuba Divers to Hardcore Scuba Divers.

SUBSCRIBE VIA iTUNES

POD DIVER on YOUTUBE.

PUSH PODCAST to ANDROID SMARTPHONE

EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS OF NEW EPISODES

POD DIVER RADIO WEBSITE

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PD46: Philippe Cousteau Interview

Philippe Cousteau Interview. Philippe Cousteau is the grandson of Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau. 

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CAVE DIVING PIONEER- Bill "HOGARTH" Main

PD45: <audio>

Part 1. Interview with CAVE DIVING PIONEER Bill "HOGARTH" Main, the originator of the HOGARTHIAN or the HOG. We talk with Bill after a dive at Devils System. Bill Main talks about the past and future of cave diving.

Part 2.
We talk with Kate Thompson about Great Lakes shipwreck diving in the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

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NOAA Aquarius Habitat & Undersea Research Program

PD44: <Audio> NOAA’s National Undersea Research Program and the Aquarius Habitat.  Interview NURP Deputy Director/ Commander Karen Kohanwich. We discuss the history and future of undersea habitats. We also discuss NOAA's work with NASA on the NEEMO Project.

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US Navy Diving with Brian Kakuk

Audio Interview with Brian Kakuk. Brian is a former US Navy Diver. Today Brian is one of the world foremost Cave diving expolores andtech diving instructors.

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B-BLOCK: NOAA Outreach with John Stevenson.
C-BLOCK: CCR design with Peter Ready
D-BLOCK: POD DIVER RADIO NEWS E-BLOCK: Diving the USS Oriskany 

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Cave conservation and One-year anniversary episode.

B-BLOCK: One-year anniversary episode.
C-BLOCK: Aquatic Cave conservation with Ralph D of NSS-CDS.
D-BLOCK: Listing of podcast subjects from year 1.
E-BLOCK: OMS discusses their new HID light. THE PHANTOM.
F-BLOCK: Don Tipton talks about photography and the PADI diving society.

 

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Physical Fitness and the Technical Diver Karl Shreeves of PADI DSAT discusses physical fitness and technical diving.
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PD40: <audio> Wreck Diving in Palau. We interview Sam Scott of Sam’s Tours.

Joe Cocozza would like to thank everyone who sent there condolences regarding the death of his Mommy Mary Kurland. It has been a difficult time but it is nice to know how many friends are out there. Thank you so much for your prayers. 

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PD39: NASA neutral buoyancy lab

1. Interview with Dan Orr about Divers Alert Network.
2. Gregg Mikolsak discusses side scan sonar and wreck diving in the Nevada desert
3. Rachel and Joe discuss Pod Diver Radio’s summer schedule.
4. NASA neutral buoyancy lab uses OMS gear for the support divers.

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PR38: Lebanon Divers dive the wreck of the HMS Victoria

B-BL: OMS Interview with Jack Stranton.
C-BL: Interview with Len Bucko.
D-BL: OMS new wing for cave diving.
E-BL: Interview with Christian Francis of Lebanon Divers about HMS Victoria.
F-BLOCK: Book Reading of Cayman Cowboys by Eric Douglass. http://www.booksbyeric.com/

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1. DAN STUDENT DIVER INSURANCE
2. PONY BOTTLEs.
3. DRYSUITS FOR WOMEN F-BLOCK:

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PD36:

1. VR3 Dive Computer
2. SPORT DIVER INTERACTIVE. 
3. Captain Gary K. interview. Tech diving on the Island of St Vincent's. 
4. Dive Alert. 

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PD35 <audio>

C-BLOCK: Interview with Donna M. Uguccioni, MS Diving Physiologist/Research Coordinator DAN.
D-BLOCK: Rosemarie Lunn discusses wreck diving in the St. Lawrence.
E-BLOCK: BTS Interview with Hal Watts of 40 Fathoms Grotto and PSA. 

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 1. Interview with Susan Long of DUI Drysuits

2.  Eric Douglas of DAN discusses advanced diver medic training.

3. Interview with Martian Parker. Martian is the CEO of AP Diving, the mfg of the Inspiration and Evolution Rebreathers.

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Sound Scene Tour BTS 2006

BENEATH THE SEA 2006. Joe and Rachel talk with Dive Heart Foundation. We have a winner for the BOOK “SHADOW DIVERS?. We talk with Mike Fowler of Silent Diving Systems about the Inspiration and Evolution Rebreathers. 

 

Direct download: PD033.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:06am EDT
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PRE BENEATH THE SEA EPISODE. Dan Crowell talks about rebreathers. Terrance Tysall talks about the Cambrian Foundation. 

 

Direct download: PD032.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:03pm EDT
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1.  Divers Two Dive Center in AVON by the SEA NJ.
2. Terrance Tysall of the Benthic Technologies discussing Side Mount and No Mount? Cave diving?.
3. We also go over New Jersey shipwreck diving, Shadow Divers giveaway, Andrea Doria trip and BTS 2006 update.

Direct download: PD031.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:31pm EDT
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Ralph DiPanfilo of NSS-CDS discusses gas management for cave diving. Terrence Tysall of the Cambrian foundation discussed Aquatic Speliobiolgy. Aka “cave critters?

Direct download: PD030.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:56pm EDT
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ANDI - MEG CCR and cave diving - Drysuit Repair 

Direct download: PD029.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:00pm EDT
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PROTEC Tech Diving in Mexico. Interview with Andreas W. Matthes “Matt? form PROTEC-Advanced Training Facility. Matt is a tech/cave instructor trainer who runs the premier tech diving facility in Playa del Carmen Mexico. www.protecdiving.com Also, we discuss, the upcoming 50th anniversary dive to the Andrea Doria and Beneath the Sea 2006. 

Direct download: PD028.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:19pm EDT
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Scuba Diving on Midway Island. 

Direct download: PD027.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 6:36pm EDT
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Direct download: PD026.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:52am EDT
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Sound Scene Tour of cave diving the Rivera Maya.

Direct download: PD025.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:57am EDT
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Direct download: PD024.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:55am EDT
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Martian Stepanek Interview

PD23: <audio> Interview with Martian Stepanek, world record holder for deep free diving and static apnea. 

Direct download: PD23r.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:35am EDT
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 How to photograph sharks

PD19:<Audio> Underwater filmmaker Don Tipton, discusses the techniques on how to photograph sharks. Don also talks about Shark Research Int and Stuarts Cove.

Direct download: PD19r.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:05am EDT
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PD-17:<audio>

Cave Diving in North Florida. Sound Scene Tour of Cave Diving the Springs of Northern Florida. Interview with Ralph DiPanfilo of NSS-CDS.

Direct download: PD017.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:15pm EDT
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Tim O'Leary Director of Technical Diving for NAUI.

Peter Ready of STEAM MACHINES, maker of the Prizm Topaz rebreather.

Direct download: Pod_Diver_Radio_016_1.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 6:48pm EDT
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Interview Dr. Bruce Weinki Los Alomos Nat Labs.

Review KISS CCR from Jetsam Technolgies. 

Direct download: Pod_Diver_Radio_015_1.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:55am EDT
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Physical fitness and the Technical Diver

PD14: <audio> Interview with Karl Shreeves of PADI DSAT; we discuss Physical Fitness and the Technical Diver. 

Direct download: PD14r.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:41am EDT
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Dr. Richard Vann of Divers Alert Network discusses hyperbaric science and tech diving. Reviews the free-diving documentary, "CAYMAN 2005. Diver Down"

Direct download: PD013.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:41pm EDT
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Decompression Safety Interview: With Dr. Richard Vann Phd of DAN.

Direct download: Deco-Safe.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT
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Side Mount and No Mount diving. Interview with Terrance Tysal of Cambrian Foundation.

Direct download: TNTSM.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT
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From DIVER TWO Dive Center, Nitrox Membrane Mixing systems and Dan Crowel discuss Tech Dive Training.

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Direct download: PD009.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:02pm EDT
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Drysuit Repair tips. With Bob Benson PADI MSDT 

Direct download: Dry_Suit.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT
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PADI Specialty of the Month: Enriched Air Nitrox.  

Direct download: EAN.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT
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1. Membrane Nitrox mixing systems.
2. Dan Crowell talks about CCRs

LINKS: www.poddiver.org and  email 

Direct download: PD505.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:41am EDT
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Don Tipton discusses how to shoot underwater video of sharks.

Direct download: Shark_Photo_TIPS.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT
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PD-003

We discuss how HID light lights work and why they are ideal for technical diving. Barry Miller is an experienced cave diver and designer of specialty underwater lighting. His Company SALVO make lights and is based in High Springs Florida.


Direct download: HID_Light_discussion_with_Barry_Miller.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT
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PD-002:

Sidemount, doubles, single tank. Cave diving or Wreck Diving. The Transpac system explained by the inventor.

Direct download: TRANSPAC-LH.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT
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PD-1 <audio> Philippe Cousteau Jr. Interview

Direct download: _PhilippeCousteau.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT
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