The BiG Scuba Podcast
The BiG Scuba Podcast is a new, independent podcast dedicated to all things diving and ocean related. Its hosted by two friends, Ian, and Gemma. Our aim is to provide a light hearted podcast for all levels of divers and also non-divers with a view to encouraging the non-divers to consider entering the water. We hope to bring you current dive and marine related news and information with the added BIG twist. Give us a listen and get inspired about all things scuba.
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Episode 193 Edward Askham Spencer Commercial Diver and Magician
12/16/2024
Episode 193 Edward Askham Spencer Commercial Diver and Magician
The BiG Scuba Duo, Gemma and Ian chat to Edward Askham Spencer. Edward has a spirit for competition and adventure that has drawn him across the world and back again. His fiancé would say he is married to the sea. Before Ed deployed to Afghanistan as a Paratrooper in 2008 he went to Andark his local dive shop on the south coast of England to do his Padi open water. This ignited a passion for the sea that saw him defending ships from pirates and then to become a professional air and saturation diver. He is a coded wet welder, inspection diver, experienced subsea Burner, DMT, Rigger, Shipwright and joiner. On top of that he is a professional speaker and after Dinner Entertainer. His adventures continue….. Social Meda: Other items discussed in the podcast: Across the Maldives The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” Narked at 90 If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is BIGSCUBA2024. We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The BiG Scuba Podcast. Please give us ★★★★★, leave a review, and tell your friends about us as each share and like makes a difference. Contact Gemma and Ian with your messages, ideas and feedback via The BiG Scuba Bat Phone +44 7810 005924 or use our social media platforms. To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: We are on Instagram @thebigscuba We are on Facebook @thebigscuba We are in LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/ The BiG Scuba Website Amazon Store : Visit and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you. 🎧You can listen to the BiG Scuba Podcast on all major podcast platforms including …. iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher 😀. ISSN Number 2752-6127
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Episode 192 Sophie Heptonstall BSAC Head of Diving and Training
12/02/2024
Episode 192 Sophie Heptonstall BSAC Head of Diving and Training
The BiG Scuba Duo, Gemma and Ian chat to Sophie Heptonstall. Sophie was introduced to diving by her dad, grandad and uncle who were diving in the UK. She did a PADI Discover Scuba abroad at twelve years old and then PADI Open Water Course at Stoney Cove. At university in Wales Sophie joined the university BSAC Club and continued her diver grade training and instructor training in the club with BSAC but completed other agency specialty courses with TDI and IANTD and worked as a PADI Divemaster in the UK at weekends for a few years. Sophie then had opportunities to dive abroad – Caribbean, Red Sea, Maldives and Truk Lagoon. In 2004 Sophie became a BSAC Instructor Trainer and in 2005 was asked to be the Communications Advisor on the BSAC National Diving Committee and a few years later was elected onto BSAC Council. In 2015 she was elected as BSAC National Diving Officer, the youngest person to hold the post. Sophie is a CCR Mod 3 diver and CCR Instructor and have also held the BSAC positions of Tech Lead, First Class Diver Chief Examiner and National Instructor Chief Examiner. All these previous roles were volunteer roles but in March 2024 her hobby became a full time job taking in the BSAC employed role of Head of Diving and Training. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-heptonstall-82a44925/ The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” Narked at 90 If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is BIGSCUBA2024. We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The BiG Scuba Podcast. Please give us ★★★★★, leave a review, and tell your friends about us as each share and like makes a difference. Contact Gemma and Ian with your messages, ideas and feedback via The BiG Scuba Bat Phone +44 7810 005924 or use our social media platforms. To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: We are on Instagram @thebigscuba We are on Facebook @thebigscuba We are in LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/ The BiG Scuba Website Amazon Store : Visit and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you. 🎧You can listen to the BiG Scuba Podcast on all major podcast platforms including …. iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher 😀. ISSN Number 2752-6127
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Episode 191 Aniela Martin – Offshore Hydrographic Surveyor and Scuba Diver
11/18/2024
Episode 191 Aniela Martin – Offshore Hydrographic Surveyor and Scuba Diver
The BiG Scuba Duo, Gemma and Ian chat to Aniela Martin. Aniela Martin is a scuba diver and an offshore hydrographic surveyor, working as part of a large team out at sea mapping the seabed and collecting geological information. Aniela has a deep passion for the underwater world that began after her first ever scuba dive whilst on holiday as a teenager. Having just finished high school she wasn’t sure what career path to take but her first adventure into the underwater world sparked a passion and strong curiosity for all things in the sea. Aniela went on to study Oceanography at Southampton university and during her studies became a PADI divemaster, working the summer breaks at a dive centre in Southern Italy. Aniela has been working as a hydrographic surveyor for three years now which involves mapping the seabed for various scopes such as scientific research, projects concerning green energy installations- wind farms, and communication links. Most of the projects she works on involve the use of ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles) which use cutting edge technology allowing high resolution data, especially in deep water. Aniela’s passion, aside from the underwater world is communication - Being able to convey her love for the big blue. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aniela-martin-634070171/ The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” Narked at 90 If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is BIGSCUBA2024. We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The BiG Scuba Podcast. Please give us ★★★★★, leave a review, and tell your friends about us as each share and like makes a difference. Contact Gemma and Ian with your messages, ideas and feedback via The BiG Scuba Bat Phone +44 7810 005924 or use our social media platforms. To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: We are on Instagram @thebigscuba We are on Facebook @thebigscuba We are in LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/ The BiG Scuba Website Amazon Store : Visit and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you. 🎧You can listen to the BiG Scuba Podcast on all major podcast platforms including …. iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher 😀. ISSN Number 2752-6127
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Episode 190 Georgina Miller UK Freedive National Champion
11/04/2024
Episode 190 Georgina Miller UK Freedive National Champion
The BiG Scuba Duo, Gemma and Ian chat to Georgina Miller. Aquacity Freedivng is based at Porthkerris dive centre in Cornwall. It is run by UK freedive national champion Georgina Miller, who is an SSI FD instructor trainer and her husband Daan Verhoeven, a well-known freediving photographer. Facebook Instagram You tube Website The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” Narked at 90 If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is BIGSCUBA2024. We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The BiG Scuba Podcast. Please give us ★★★★★, leave a review, and tell your friends about us as each share and like makes a difference. Contact Gemma and Ian with your messages, ideas and feedback via The BiG Scuba Bat Phone +44 7810 005924 or use our social media platforms. To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: We are on Instagram @thebigscuba We are on Facebook @thebigscuba We are in LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/ The BiG Scuba Website Amazon Store : Visit and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you. 🎧You can listen to the BiG Scuba Podcast on all major podcast platforms including …. iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher 😀. ISSN Number 2752-6127
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Episode 189 Lundy Diving Dive Explore Swim An update on the 2024 season
10/21/2024
Episode 189 Lundy Diving Dive Explore Swim An update on the 2024 season
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Episode 188 “Scoobs” Scuba Shack
10/07/2024
Episode 188 “Scoobs” Scuba Shack
In this episode join us at “Scoobs Scuba Shack” We are on location at Diverstme Scuba Diving centre based at Spring Lakes in the UK. We enjoy a dive at West Lake guided by John and Liam and then chat to Mark, John, Liam and Lou about all they offer at the Divers Time and what West Lake has to offer to all scuba divers. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with the team who are so friendly, full of positivity and smiles. For more information follow the links below and give them a follow and book in for a dive. Website : Facebook Instagram Spring Lakes https://springlakes.co.uk/ The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” Narked at 90 If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is BIGSCUBA2024. Please follow Narked at 90 on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065027019650 We are on Instagram @thebigscuba We are on Facebook @thebigscuba We are in LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/ The BiG Scuba Website Amazon Store : Visit and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you. 🎧You can listen to the BiG Scuba Podcast on all major podcast platforms including …. iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher 😀. ISSN Number 2752-6127
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Episode 187 Maria Munn Award Winning Author & Underwater Photographer
09/23/2024
Episode 187 Maria Munn Award Winning Author & Underwater Photographer
In this episode join us in conversation with Maria Munn. Maria is a multi-award winning underwater photographer, author, journalist and shark stalker, who fell in love with whale sharks and the ocean whilst in hospital on the end-of-life pathway, after being run over for the second time and left with 15 fractures and life-changing injuries. She launched the first ever underwater photography courses in 2005, ran PADI's first ever Digital Underwater Photography Course for beginners with Emperor Divers using compact cameras and over 20 of her guests have gone on to win prizes and become established writers and photographers. She loves to chat to visitors about all things ocean, recycled plastics and teach youngsters about what can be found on our local beaches and about local marine life through snorkelling courses from her Ocean Studio in Swanage, Dorset where she also designs and creates personalised ocean gifts and canvas prints both from her own work as well as visitors. She also has just launched a new book and the UK's first dedicated underwater photography school for beginners to show how beginners can also create beautiful imagery with both Phones and Go Pros as well as compact cameras. Gemma and Ian also discuss what they have been up to recently too. Website https://theoceanstudio.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/oceanvisionsphotography The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” Narked at 90 If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is BIGSCUBA2024. Please follow Narked at 90 on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065027019650 We are on Instagram @thebigscuba We are on Facebook @thebigscuba We are in LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/ The BiG Scuba Website Amazon Store : Visit and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you. 🎧You can listen to the BiG Scuba Podcast on all major podcast platforms including …. iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher 😀. ISSN Number 2752-6127
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Episode 186 Dr. Laura Walton Are you Fit To Dive
09/09/2024
Episode 186 Dr. Laura Walton Are you Fit To Dive
In this episode join us in conversation with Dr. Laura Walton. Laura is a UK-based clinical psychologist, scuba diving instructor, and the founder of Fit To Dive, an organization dedicated to promoting mental, physical, and psychological fitness for divers. With a background in both psychology and diving, Laura specialises in helping divers manage and overcome challenges such as anxiety, trauma, and phobias related to diving. I am an EMDR UK Accredited Practitioner, and uses approaches like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support divers in navigating their psychological barriers. Fit To Dive is about helping divers look after their physical, and psychological fitness for diving. There are a range of services, including therapy for those who have experienced distressing or traumatic diving incidents, coaching to overcome mental blocks, and courses aimed at enhancing diving skills and confidence. Instagram, instagram.com/fittodiveorg Facebook, facebook.com/fittodiveorg LinkedIn,linkedin.com/company/fittodive and linkedin.com/in/drlaurawalton-psychologist YouTube youtube.com/@fittodive Website address www.fittodive.org The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” Narked at 90 If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is BIGSCUBA2024. Please follow Narked at 90 on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065027019650 We are on Instagram @thebigscuba We are on Facebook @thebigscuba We are in LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/ The BiG Scuba Website Amazon Store : Visit and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you. 🎧You can listen to the BiG Scuba Podcast on all major podcast platforms including …. iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher 😀. ISSN Number 2752-6127
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Episode 185 BiG Review of our Farne Islands Diving Trip
08/05/2024
Episode 185 BiG Review of our Farne Islands Diving Trip
A slightly different episode. Ian, Gemma and Honey visited the Farne Islands for a 3 day diving trip in July 2024 and give a review of their experiences. The Farne Islands are in the North East of the UK and have numerous dive sites only a short distance from the mainland and the harbour and coastal town of Seahouses. Our trip was organised by our local dive centre, Christal Seas Scuba and Sovereign Diving looked after us over the weekend. We stayed at the best B&B we know called Malabar Here are links to the dive sites around the Farne Islands and here is a bit more information about the new dive site we visited, The Coryton We also enjoyed great food at Bamburgh Castle Seahouses, and Italian food at Insieme and then amazing Italian food and service in Edinburgh at Gordons Trattoria If you would like more detailed information about our trip then do email or send us a DM and we have a PDF guide with more information. The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” Narked at 90 If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is BIGSCUBA2024. Please follow Narked at 90 on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065027019650 We are on Instagram @thebigscuba We are on Facebook @thebigscuba We are in LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/ The BiG Scuba Website Amazon Store : Visit and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you. 🎧You can listen to the BiG Scuba Podcast on all major podcast platforms including …. iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher 😀. ISSN Number 2752-6127
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Episode 184 Sally Cartwright - Technical Diver and now Manager of Midlands Diving Chamber with a love for the longevity of the diving industry and a passion for UK diving
07/20/2024
Episode 184 Sally Cartwright - Technical Diver and now Manager of Midlands Diving Chamber with a love for the longevity of the diving industry and a passion for UK diving
In this episode join us in conversation with Sally Cartwright. Saly started diving 1993 after an injury on a mountaineering trip. After a bet with a local dive club and a successful try dive, Sally took up the challenge and a new life direction. Early into her diving career she found herself using mixed gas and rebreathers. Finding herself at the bottom of Dorothea Quarry at 107m or scouring the seabed looking for new shipwrecks of the English Channel pretty much became a way of life for Sally as it does many others. Sally became involved with diving agencies and then went back to school and qualified to teach TDI Inspiration rebreathers. However, she decided that this career was not for her and started to investigate hyperbaric medicine. During the pandemic her ambulance work and diving world collided and she started working for Midlands Diving Chamber, firstly as a Chamber Attendant and progressed into management. Sally has worked on some high-profile projects including the Bluebird Project that involved raising Bluebird, Donald Campbell’s water speed record boat and Donald himself from the depths of Coniston Water in 2001. Since then, the team have restored Bluebird and successfully ran her on the Isle of Bute in 2018. Sally champions the diving industry’s support in all that she has achieved The diving industry is not a rich one so any help just boosts morale and spreads the word what a wonderful sport we have, especially in the UK. Sally is well known for organising social diving trips and now on the road to recovery after knee surgery is looking forward to getting back out in the deep again. https://www.midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/sally.cartwright.568 The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” Narked at 90 If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is BIGSCUBA2024. Please follow Narked at 90 on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065027019650 We are on Instagram @thebigscuba We are on Facebook @thebigscuba We are in LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/ The BiG Scuba Website Amazon Store : Visit and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you. 🎧You can listen to the BiG Scuba Podcast on all major podcast platforms including …. iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher 😀. ISSN Number 2752-6127
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Episode 183 Michael and Robert Thomas Fathers Day
06/16/2024
Episode 183 Michael and Robert Thomas Fathers Day
To celebrate Fathers Day in the UK we have re-released and episode recorded in 2020. Gemma and Ian speak to Michael and Robert Thomas who are father and son. They share similar interests in the caving, diving and diving in caves. Michael Thomas has been involved in diving for over thirty years including being an Examiner and Training Officer for The Cave Diving Group. He is now the national training officer for the Cave Diving Group in the UK. His son, Robert became the UK’s youngest fully-qualified cave diver when he turned 18. They were recently involved in a Thailand Cave Project in March 2024 and a full report can be found in the link below. Currently in June 2024 Robert is in Indonesia teaching CCR and Technical diving with some open water. Michael is busy teaching side mount and cave in the UK and will join Robert in Indonesia for some CCR diving and some exciting cave exploration. https://indepthmag.com/thailand-karst/ The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” Narked at 90 If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is BIGSCUBA2024. Please follow Narked at 90 on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065027019650 We are on Instagram @thebigscuba We are on Facebook @thebigscuba We are in LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/ The BiG Scuba Website Amazon Store : Visit and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you. 🎧You can listen to the BiG Scuba Podcast on all major podcast platforms including …. iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher 😀. ISSN Number 2752-6127
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Episode 182 Sarah Donohue
06/10/2024
Episode 182 Sarah Donohue
Gemma and Ian chat to Sarah Donohue. Sarah is an International Powerboat Champion, Marine Stuntwoman and conservation advocate. She loves all things ocean and has been a UN world ocean day blogger and a media diver…. https://sarahdonohue.com/ The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” Narked at 90 If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is BIGSCUBA2024. Please follow Narked at 90 on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065027019650 If you are interested in the INSTA360 action camera we discussed then please click this link: Other links in the podcast are : Sea Lion Paddle boards and use code BIGSCUBA for a discount on your order https://www.sealionboards.com/ Dash Water Our D Day Facebook post https://www.facebook.com/thebigscuba Running out of time Ford Sustainability Message https://www.ford.co.uk/experience-ford/sustainability We are on Instagram @thebigscuba We are on Facebook @thebigscuba We are in LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/ The BiG Scuba Website Amazon Store : Visit and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you. 🎧You can listen to the BiG Scuba Podcast on all major podcast platforms including …. iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher 😀. ISSN Number 2752-6127
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Episode 181 Byron Conroy
05/27/2024
Episode 181 Byron Conroy
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Episode 180 Dawn Kernagis
05/13/2024
Episode 180 Dawn Kernagis
Gemma and Ian chat to Dawn Kernagis. Dawn joined DEEP in 2023 as the Director of Scientific Research. DEEP is an ocean technology and exploration company with a mission to 'Make Humans Aquatic.' DEEP's undersea habitat and submersible systems, combined with multi-phased diver and human performance training, will create the next evolution of subsea science, research, and exploration capabilities. Dawn is a NASA-trained NEEMO Aquanaut, Explorer’s Club Fellow and Women Divers Hall of Fame Inductee and who is also tasked to establish DEEP’s first US presence in North Carolina. Dawn has also been a diver with numerous underwater exploration, research, and conservation projects since 1993, including the mapping and record-setting exploration of some of the deepest underwater caves in the world. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-kernagis-995383152/ The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” Narked at 90 If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is BIGSCUBA2024. If you are interested in the INSTA360 action camera we discussed then please click this link: We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The BiG Scuba Podcast. Please give us ★★★★★, leave a review, and tell your friends. Contact Gemma and Ian with your messages, ideas and feedback via The BiG Scuba Bat Phone +44 7810 005924 or use our social media platforms. To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: We are on Instagram @thebigscuba We are on Facebook @thebigscuba We are in LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/ The BiG Scuba Website Amazon Store : Visit and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you. 🎧You can listen to the BiG Scuba Podcast on all major podcast platforms including …. iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher 😀. ISSN Number 2752-6127
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Episode 179 Ben and Gemma Bengey Lundy Diving
04/29/2024
Episode 179 Ben and Gemma Bengey Lundy Diving
Gemma and Ian chat to Ben and Gemma Bengey. They are the dynamic duo behind Lundy Diving. Despite facing the loss of their father in February 2023, they joined forces to keep Lundy Diving a family business. Together, they've not only carried on their father's legacy but also forged a stronger bond, learning to work hand in hand with their resilience, dedication, and unity and backed by their family, crew, friends and supporters from all over. Here is the link to their website: Safeguarding Our Seas: Lessons From Lundy: https://youtu.be/EcsiI2ChwA8?si=3bSseuIwFj_30bqu The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” Narked at 90 If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is BIGSCUBA2024. If you are interested in the INSTA360 action camera we discussed then please click this link: Other topics covered in this episode are Ford UK: and supporting our fellow diver in his amazing fitness Jake Davies We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The BiG Scuba Podcast. Please give us ★★★★★, leave a review, and tell your friends about us as each share and like makes a difference. Contact Gemma and Ian with your messages, ideas and feedback via The BiG Scuba Bat Phone +44 7810 005924 or use our social media platforms. To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: We are on Instagram @thebigscuba We are on Facebook @thebigscuba We are in LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/ The BiG Scuba Website Amazon Store : Visit and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you. 🎧You can listen to the BiG Scuba Podcast on all major podcast platforms including …. iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher 😀. ISSN Number 2752-6127
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Episode 178 The Scuba Poet - Andy Lear
04/15/2024
Episode 178 The Scuba Poet - Andy Lear
Gemma and Ian chat to Andy Lear. Andy is based in the UK and through his diving experiences has been inspired to write some poems with a scuba theme. If you would like to get in contact with Andy then pop an email to us and we will pass it on : [email protected] The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” Narked at 90 If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is BIGSCUBA2024. If you are interested in the INSTA360 action camera we discussed then please click this link: https://www.insta360.com/sal/x3?utm_term=INRAI8S We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The BiG Scuba Podcast. Please give us ★★★★★, leave a review, and tell your friends about us as each share and like makes a difference. Contact Gemma and Ian with your messages, ideas and feedback via The BiG Scuba Bat Phone +44 7810 005924 or use our social media platforms. To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: We are on Instagram @thebigscuba We are on Facebook @thebigscuba We are in LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/ The BiG Scuba Website Amazon Store : Visit and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you. 🎧You can listen to the BiG Scuba Podcast on all major podcast platforms including …. iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher 😀. ISSN Number 2752-6127
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Episode 177 Ellie Hudson
04/08/2024
Episode 177 Ellie Hudson
Gemma and Ian chat to Ellie Hudson. Ellie is also known as Scuba Ellie and is from the UK. She started diving at the age of fourteen and it became her passion. She left a corporate career to pursue her love of the underwater world and really found herself. Ellie is an ambassador for brands including Avatar Dry Suits, Reel Diving, DAN Europe and Coral Catch. She is a full time content creator and a leader in the industry showing what it means to be part of the diving community and promoting ocean conservation. The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” Narked at 90 If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is BIGSCUBA2024. We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The BiG Scuba Podcast. Please give us ★★★★★, leave a review, and tell your friends about us as each share and like makes a difference. Contact Gemma and Ian with your messages, ideas and feedback via The BiG Scuba Bat Phone +44 7810 005924 or use our social media platforms. To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: We are on Instagram @thebigscuba We are on Facebook @thebigscuba We are in LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/ The BiG Scuba Website Amazon Store : Visit and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you. 🎧You can listen to the BiG Scuba Podcast on all major podcast platforms including …. iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher 😀. ISSN Number 2752-6127
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Episode 176 Choosing a Santi Dry Suit
03/25/2024
Episode 176 Choosing a Santi Dry Suit
Gemma and Ian meet up with Jamie Parker at the Go Diving show to be measured for Santi Dry Suits. Jamie featured on our previous podcast explaining what it means to be a Santi Dealer. He covers the interview and measurement process when being fitted and advised about which Santi Dry suit to choose. Gemma and Ian then visit their local Santi Dealer, Christal Seas Scuba in Norwich to complete the boot, glove and hood fitting. Facebook: Instagram: You tube: UK Dealers list: The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is BIGSCUBA2024. We also talk about Gemmas trydive on the AP Rebreather with Scott Laddiman . Congratulations to our local dive centre achieving the Bronze Professional Development Excellence Award . Gemma and Ian have begun their Diver Medical Technician Course provided by DAN Europe, . There are reminders to check our the most recent videos on our YouTube Channel and please do like and subscribe. We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The BiG Scuba Podcast. Please give us ★★★★★, leave a review, and tell your friends about us as each share and like makes a difference. Contact Gemma and Ian with your messages, ideas and feedback via The BiG Scuba Bat Phone +44 7810 005924 or use our social media platforms. To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: We are on Instagram @thebigscuba We are on Facebook @thebigscuba We are in LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/ The BiG Scuba Website Amazon Store : Visit and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you. 🎧You can listen to the BiG Scuba Podcast on all major podcast platforms including …. iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher 😀. ISSN Number 2752-6127
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Episode 175 What it means to become a Santi Dealer
03/18/2024
Episode 175 What it means to become a Santi Dealer
Gemma and Ian chat to Jamie Parker. Jamie is the Sales Manager for Reel Diving who is the distribution company for Santi products. Jamies explains what it means to become a Santi Dealer, the process the dealer follows such as learning about the history of Santi, the history of drysuits and then how to assess what drysuit meets a divers specific needs and the importance of measuring the divers body. Facebook: Instagram: You tube: UK Dealers list: The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is BIGSCUBA2024. We also talk about Gemmas trydive on the AP Rebreather with Scott Laddiman . Congratulations to our local dive centre achieving the Bronze Professional Development Excellence Award . Gemma and Ian have begun their Diver Medical Technician Course provided by DAN Europe, . There are reminders to check our the most recent videos on our YouTube Channel and please do like and subscribe. We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The BiG Scuba Podcast. Please give us ★★★★★, leave a review, and tell your friends about us as each share and like makes a difference. Contact Gemma and Ian with your messages, ideas and feedback via The BiG Scuba Bat Phone +44 7810 005924 or use our social media platforms. To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: We are on Instagram @thebigscuba We are on Facebook @thebigscuba We are in LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/ The BiG Scuba Website Amazon Store : Visit and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you. 🎧You can listen to the BiG Scuba Podcast on all major podcast platforms including …. iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher 😀. ISSN Number 2752-6127
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Episode 174 The Go Diving Show 2024
03/13/2024
Episode 174 The Go Diving Show 2024
Gemma and Ian attended The Go Diving Show 2024 that took place at the beginning of March. It was a fantastic show with plenty of exhibitors, a selection of speakers and of course many many visitors. This podcast captures some short interviews from around the show and our round up of the weekend. The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is BIGSCUBA2024. We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The BiG Scuba Podcast. Please give us ★★★★★, leave a review, and tell your friends about us as each share and like makes a difference. Contact Gemma and Ian with your messages, ideas and feedback via The BiG Scuba Bat Phone +44 7810 005924 or use our social media platforms. To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: We are on Instagram @thebigscuba We are on Facebook @thebigscuba We are in LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/ The BiG Scuba Website Amazon Store : Visit and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you. 🎧You can listen to the BiG Scuba Podcast on all major podcast platforms including …. iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher 😀. ISSN Number 2752-6127
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Episode 173 DEEP Making Humans Aquatic
02/26/2024
Episode 173 DEEP Making Humans Aquatic
Gemma and Ian visited DEEP and were hosted by Phil Short, Research Diving, Training Lead. We were given a tour of the facility at Avonmouth and then over to the Campus at Tidenham. DEEP is evolving how humans access, explore and inhabit underwater environments. Through flexible, modular and mobile subsea habitats that allow humans to live undersea up to 200m for up to 28 days, work-class submarines, and advanced human performance research, DEEP completely transforms what we are capable of underwater and how we conduct undersea science and research. https://www.deep.com/ The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” Narked at 90 If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is BIGSCUBA2024. We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The BiG Scuba Podcast. Please give us ★★★★★, leave a review, and tell your friends about us as each share and like makes a difference. Contact Gemma and Ian with your messages, ideas and feedback via The BiG Scuba Bat Phone +44 7810 005924 or use our social media platforms. To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: We are on Instagram @thebigscuba We are on Facebook @thebigscuba We are in LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/ The BiG Scuba Website Amazon Store : Visit and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you. 🎧You can listen to the BiG Scuba Podcast on all major podcast platforms including …. iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher 😀. ISSN Number 2752-6127
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Episode 172 Joseph Dituri Doctor Deep
02/19/2024
Episode 172 Joseph Dituri Doctor Deep
Gemma and Ian chat to Dr. Joseph Dituri. Dr. Jospeh Dituri lived undersea for 100 Days in a mission combining education, ocean conservation research, and the study of the physiological and psychological effects of compression on the human body. Commander Joseph Dituri enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1985. He served continuously on active service upon various ships and shore stations where he was involved in every aspect of diving and special operations work from saturation diving and deep submergence to submersible design and clearance diving. Now that he is retired from 28 years of active service to the United States, he is the president of the International Board of Undersea Medicine. He also volunteers his time as the CEO of the Association for Marine Exploration. He is an invited speaker on motivational, sea and space related topics. Fuelled by his passion for exploration, discovery, adventure, and making the greatest possible positive contribution to the world, he is fighting for change in a big way and with great enthusiasm https://drdeepsea.com/ The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” Narked at 90 If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is BIGSCUBA2024. We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The BiG Scuba Podcast. Please give us ★★★★★, leave a review, and tell your friends about us as each share and like makes a difference. Contact Gemma and Ian with your messages, ideas and feedback via The BiG Scuba Bat Phone +44 7810 005924 or use our social media platforms. To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: We are on Instagram @thebigscuba We are on Facebook @thebigscuba We are in LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/ The BiG Scuba Website Amazon Store : Visit and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you. 🎧You can listen to the BiG Scuba Podcast on all major podcast platforms including …. iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher 😀. ISSN Number 2752-6127
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Episode 171 Kirk Krack and DEEP
02/05/2024
Episode 171 Kirk Krack and DEEP
Gemma and Ian recently visited the team at DEEP. Kirk Krack is the Human Diver Performance Lead. This podcast conversation with Kirk was recorded back in 2020 and sets the scene showcasing Kirks diving experience. More information and conversation will be out in future episodes about DEEP. Gemma and Ian also talk about Dive Fitness, Ians Dry suit and upcoming dive trip to the M2 wreck and the UK diving show. DEEP Campus is the new site previously know as NDAC so well know to many UK divers who used the inland site. However, it as an exciting new purpose. DEEP exists to radically advance how humankind can access, explore and inhabit underwater environments. Through flexible, modular subsea habitats, work-class submarines, and advanced human performance research, DEEP completely transforms what we are capable of underwater – and will increase our understanding of life on this planet. https://www.deep.com/ The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” Narked at 90 Large Enough To Cope, Small Enough To Care If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is BIGSCUBA2024. We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The BiG Scuba Podcast. Please give us ★★★★★, leave a review, and tell your friends about us as each share and like makes a difference. Contact Gemma and Ian with your messages, ideas and feedback via The BiG Scuba Bat Phone +44 7810 005924 or use our social media platforms. To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: We are on Instagram @thebigscuba We are on Facebook @thebigscuba We are in LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/ The BiG Scuba Website Amazon Store : Visit and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you. 🎧You can listen to the BiG Scuba Podcast on all major podcast platforms including …. iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher 😀. ISSN Number 2752-6127
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Episode 170 Phil Short
01/29/2024
Episode 170 Phil Short
Gemma and Ian recently visited the team at DEEP and Phil Short was our host for the day. Phil is the Research, Diving and Training Lead at DEEP. This podcast conversation with Phil was recorded back in 2020 and sets the scene showcasing Phils diving experience. More information and conversation will be out in future episodes about DEEP. DEEP Campus is the new site previously know as NDAC so well know to many UK divers who used the inland site. However, it as an exciting new purpose. DEEP exists to radically advance how humankind can access, explore and inhabit underwater environments. Through flexible, modular subsea habitats, work-class submarines, and advanced human performance research, DEEP completely transforms what we are capable of underwater – and will increase our understanding of life on this planet. https://www.deep.com/ The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” Narked at 90 Large Enough To Cope, Small Enough To Care If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is BIGSCUBA2024. We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The BiG Scuba Podcast. Please give us ★★★★★, leave a review, and tell your friends about us as each share and like makes a difference. Contact Gemma and Ian with your messages, ideas and feedback via The BiG Scuba Bat Phone +44 7810 005924 or use our social media platforms. To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: We are on Instagram @thebigscuba We are on Facebook @thebigscuba We are in LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/ The BiG Scuba Website Amazon Store : Visit and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you. 🎧You can listen to the BiG Scuba Podcast on all major podcast platforms including …. iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher 😀. ISSN Number 2752-6127
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Episode 169 Dive the Americas
01/15/2024
Episode 169 Dive the Americas
Gemma and Ian chat to Melanie and Kathleen who are the owners of Dive The Americas. A women-owned travel agency dedicated to customized dive vacations in Latin America. Melanie and Kath are passionate about diving and helping get more people underwater. They both live in Latin America and believe it's truly an undiscovered jewel for divers of all levels. https://divetheamericas.com/ https://www.instagram.com/divetheamericas/ SPECIAL OFFER! Use the promo code BIGSCUBA to receive a discount. The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” Narked at 90 Large Enough To Cope, Small Enough To Care If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The BiG Scuba Podcast. Please give us ★★★★★, leave a review, and tell your friends about us as each share and like makes a difference. Contact Gemma and Ian with your messages, ideas and feedback via The BiG Scuba Bat Phone +44 7810 005924 or use our social media platforms. To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: We are on Instagram @thebigscuba We are on Facebook @thebigscuba We are in LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/ The BiG Scuba Website Amazon Store : Visit and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you. 🎧You can listen to the BiG Scuba Podcast on all major podcast platforms including …. iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher 😀. ISSN Number 2752-6127
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Episode 168 Chris Taylor
12/18/2023
Episode 168 Chris Taylor
Beneath the aqua blue waters of the North Norfolk coastline is a hidden world of marine magic.Diver Chris Taylor has lived in Sheringham all his life and has snorkeled the offshore chalk reef since he was a teenager. Recently, he started filming his trips. Chris Taylor was born and bred in Sheringham on the North Norfolk coast and absolutely loves this area. He did a degree in Marine Biology, a spent year travelling and diving in Australia. At 20 miles long and six miles wide, it is the largest chalk reef in Europe. It's a 100 million years old and teeming with life - edible and velvet crabs, lobsters, starfish, anemones and jellyfish can all be seen easily. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGCzqc5mXtFcCeZeDgHRBQA The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” Narked at 90 Large Enough To Cope, Small Enough To Care If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The BiG Scuba Podcast. Please give us ★★★★★, leave a review, and tell your friends about us as each share and like makes a difference. Contact Gemma and Ian with your messages, ideas and feedback via The BiG Scuba Bat Phone +44 7810 005924 or use our social media platforms. To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: We are on Instagram @thebigscuba We are on Facebook @thebigscuba We are in LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/ The BiG Scuba Website Amazon Store : Visit and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you. 🎧You can listen to the BiG Scuba Podcast on all major podcast platforms including …. iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher 😀. ISSN Number 2752-6127
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Episode 167 Laura Parke
12/11/2023
Episode 167 Laura Parke
Laura Parke is an inspirational speaker dedicated to simplifying watermanship skills and fostering a deep connection with the ocean. With over 20 years’ experience and a catalogue of underwater images, she engages audiences with laughter and interactive encounters with marine life. The Pioneer in teaching Snorkelling as the Gateway to Scuba Diving and Founder of PrivateScubaLessons.com, offering unique snorkelling/scuba skills assessment quiz A native Floridian, Laura’s love for the water began at an early age when her dad introduced her to SCUBA diving at 9 years old. Laura’s captivating talks draw from her journey as a Registered nurse turned Scuba Diving professional. Her story exemplifies the transformative power of following one’s passions and transcending conventional career paths. Website: PrivateScubaLessons.com Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/LauraParke1 Instagram: Laura Parke Scuba YouTube: @LauraParkeScubaDiving Facebook: - www.facebook.com/laura.parke.7 The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” Narked at 90 Large Enough To Cope, Small Enough To Care If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The BiG Scuba Podcast. Please give us ★★★★★, leave a review, and tell your friends about us as each share and like makes a difference. Contact Gemma and Ian with your messages, ideas and feedback via The BiG Scuba Bat Phone +44 7810 005924 or use our social media platforms. To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: We are on Instagram @thebigscuba We are on Facebook @thebigscuba We are in LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/ The BiG Scuba Website Amazon Store : Visit and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you. 🎧You can listen to the BiG Scuba Podcast on all major podcast platforms including …. iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher 😀. ISSN Number 2752-6127
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Episode 166 Ted Harty
12/04/2023
Episode 166 Ted Harty
Ted Harty is scuba instructor from the Florida keys, who ditched the scuba tanks to become a Freediving instructor. Ted is the founder of Immersion Freediving which he started in 2010. He’s an instructor trainer for Performance Freediving, and is a past USA freediving record holder. His deepest free dive is 279ft or 85 meters and his longest breath hold is 7 minutes. He’s appeared on the Discovery Channel with Tim Kennedy, worked with Ben Greenfield and past CEO of Twitter Jack Dorsey. He has a podcast where he shares his expertise and covers the most common questions, he has been asked over the past decade of teaching freediving. Ted creates daily freediving advice videos on all his social channels. Social Links Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Twitter Pinterest The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” Narked at 90 Large Enough To Cope, Small Enough To Care If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The BiG Scuba Podcast. Please give us ★★★★★, leave a review, and tell your friends about us as each share and like makes a difference. Contact Gemma and Ian with your messages, ideas and feedback via The BiG Scuba Bat Phone +44 7810 005924 or use our social media platforms. To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: We are on Instagram @thebigscuba We are on Facebook @thebigscuba We are in LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/ The BiG Scuba Website Amazon Store : Visit and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you. 🎧You can listen to the BiG Scuba Podcast on all major podcast platforms including …. iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher 😀. ISSN Number 2752-6127
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Episode 165 Hayley Adlam Miss Scuba International 2023
11/27/2023
Episode 165 Hayley Adlam Miss Scuba International 2023
Gemma and Ian chat to Hayley Adlam. Hayley has been crowned, Miss Scuba International 2023 and at the time of our interview she was a finalist about to embark on the competition in Malaysia. Having worked in the offshore industry alongside commercial divers for over a decade, Hayley dived into the world of Miss Scuba UK after seeing a noticeable gender gap not only within the recreational diving world (only 39% of registered PADI divers are women (2021)) but more notably, within the commercial dive sector where a minute proportion of women are represented. Hayley, as a part of this year’s Miss Scuba UK team duo, aims to inspire other women to not only try scuba diving, but also show that there are plenty of opportunities within the commercial diving sector for all genders through sharing her knowledge and experience of the offshore world. “During my time operating on offshore wind farm construction and subsea telecommunications vessels, there was a noticeable lack of women in the commercial dive teams working on our projects. I was inspired by the ethos of the Miss Scuba UK foundation whereby one of the primary aims is to encourage other women to take the plunge beneath the waves”. Miss Scuba UK aims to create a safe space for women to explore the opportunities that learning to SCUBA dive has to offer and as an organisation, it has well and truly fulfilled this mission over the past 8 years. After a four year break due to COVID-19 it is now a case of continuing this work and engaging more women to take the plunge. https://www.instagram.com/missscubauk_official/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057149661331 The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” Narked at 90 Large Enough To Cope, Small Enough To Care Whether thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The BiG Scuba Podcast. Please give us ★★★★★, leave a review, and tell your friends about us as each share and like makes a difference. Contact Gemma and Ian with your messages, ideas and feedback via The BiG Scuba Bat Phone +44 7810 005924 Or use our social media platforms. To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: We are on Instagram @thebigscuba We are on Facebook @thebigscuba We are on Twitter @the_big_scuba The BiG Scuba Website Amazon Store : Visit and subscribe - super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you. 🎧You can listen to the BiG Scuba Podcast on all major podcast platforms including …. iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher 😀. ISSN Number 2752-6127
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Episode 164 Joanna Wyrebek
11/20/2023
Episode 164 Joanna Wyrebek
Gemma and Ian chat to Joanna Wyrebek. Joanna originates from Poland and her diving journey started in 2014, and since then progressed to become a PADI Recreational Dive Instructor, a CCR Cave diver and a Full Trimix diver. She travels a lot but mainly dives the cold waters of the UK, whilst also having a strong passion for wrecks and overhead diving A passion shared with a female diving group called ‘The Cavettes’. As one of the co-founders of this group, The Cavettes are united by their mission of inspiring more women to follow their dreams and take the plunge into cold water and overhead diving. Joanna is a member of the Santi Brand Ambassador team and also a DAN Europe Ambassador since 2022. Her passion for the care for the oceans and marine life that lives within is huge and she has recently participated in the Ghost Nets Malta project where Gill nets were recovered and abandoned fishing cages and over two tones of waste from the sea. The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” Narked at 90 Large Enough To Cope, Small Enough To Care Whether thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The BiG Scuba Podcast. Please give us ★★★★★, leave a review, and tell your friends about us as each share and like makes a difference. Contact Gemma and Ian with your messages, ideas and feedback via The BiG Scuba Bat Phone +44 7810 005924 Or use our social media platforms. To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: We are on Instagram @thebigscuba We are on Facebook @thebigscuba We are on Twitter @the_big_scuba The BiG Scuba Website Amazon Store : Visit and subscribe - super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you. 🎧You can listen to the BiG Scuba Podcast on all major podcast platforms including …. iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher 😀. ISSN Number 2752-6127
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