Off Gassing: A Scuba Podcast

Sports & Recreation Podcasts

One of my favorite things after a dive is engaging in conversation with other divers. This joy I have found is one of the biggest motivators behind my starting the podcast. I am on a journey to meet other scuba-minded individuals. Hear about the different aspects of this world I love so much. I want to converse with people of all levels. Speak to beginners all the way up to the experts and leaders in their fields, learn, and soak up knowledge from my fellow divers. From the shallow reefs of Indonesia to the deep wrecks of the Great Lakes, cold water quarries to the warm tropical waters. I do not want anyone left out as I navigate through the Scubaverse. Fun, easygoing, to controversial topics. Let's talk about all of it. I am also on a personal journey of educating myself and seeking proper training as I move through different levels of this sport. With nothing to hide and everything to show, the frustrations, the joys, and everything in between. Join me as we gas it up with some of the wonderful characters inside this story called Scuba.

Location:

Malaysia

Genres:

Sports & Recreation Podcasts

Description:

One of my favorite things after a dive is engaging in conversation with other divers. This joy I have found is one of the biggest motivators behind my starting the podcast. I am on a journey to meet other scuba-minded individuals. Hear about the different aspects of this world I love so much. I want to converse with people of all levels. Speak to beginners all the way up to the experts and leaders in their fields, learn, and soak up knowledge from my fellow divers. From the shallow reefs of Indonesia to the deep wrecks of the Great Lakes, cold water quarries to the warm tropical waters. I do not want anyone left out as I navigate through the Scubaverse. Fun, easygoing, to controversial topics. Let's talk about all of it. I am also on a personal journey of educating myself and seeking proper training as I move through different levels of this sport. With nothing to hide and everything to show, the frustrations, the joys, and everything in between. Join me as we gas it up with some of the wonderful characters inside this story called Scuba.

Language:

English

Website:

https://www.offgassingscuba.com/

Email:

nick@offgassingscuba.com

Episodes

Takeover Episode: Olivia interviews Jess Patterson

5/8/2024

In this first Takeover Episode, I welcome back Olivia from Fully Submerged Scuba to host, as she speaks with the Recipient of DEMA’s Wave Makers Award, Coordinator of the Sea Turtle Healing Center at Bavard Zoo, and Instructor with Ohana Dive Company, Jess Patterson. From an early age, Jess knew she wanted to pursue a career in helping marine life, her mission now is to inspire and educate future advocates of the aquatic world. Olivia and Jess sit down and speak about her journey from San Diego to Florida, turtle conservation, the good and bad of aquariums, how every little bit helps when it comes to conservation, and much more. Please enjoy! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicalainep/ https://www.instagram.com/fullysubmergedscuba/ https://www.instagram.com/ohanadiveco/ https://www.instagram.com/brevardzoo/ Website: https://brevardzoo.org/conservation/conservation-programs/sea-turtle-healing-center/ https://www.ohanadiveco.com/ https://www.emeraldcharters.com/

Duration:01:18:57

Takeover Series

5/1/2024

Give a follow and share with your friends and family. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offgassingscubapodcast/ Off Gassing Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/814882646726565/ Website: https://www.offgassingscuba.com/podcast

Duration:00:02:29

Interview with Infinite Blue Dive Travel

4/25/2024

Traveling these days has its challenges. Add in some diving gear and exotic destinations, now those fleeting moments of excitement can soon turn into stress. One of my favorite and most exciting things about traveling is the cuisine. Imagine arriving at your destination only to find out that your dietary requirements are met with mediocrity and little to no choices. In this episode, I speak with Brett Robertson founder of Infinite Blue Dive Travel. A company that brings you to unique dive destinations, raises your environmental consciousness, removes the stress from making those travel plans, and creates better options for individuals on vegan, plant-based, or adapted diets. Please enjoy. Website: https://www.infinitebluedivetravel.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifbdivetravel/

Duration:00:46:23

Round Table Discussion: Great Lakes Wreck Diving

4/24/2024

Good dive buddies usually turn into great friendships and this group is no exception. In this Round Table discussion, I sit down with Bob “The Dude” Larson, Terry “Big T” Irvine, and Jeff “Hefe” Lindsay. Sit back, grab a drink, and enjoy as they share some funny stories, life-long memories, and knowledge about diving in the Great Lakes. Please enjoy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/captain_b_larson/ https://www.instagram.com/terry.irvine1/ https://www.instagram.com/jefflindsay.ca/ Website: https://www.jefflindsay.ca/

Duration:01:09:30

Interview with Nikky Wegloop

4/17/2024

Sometimes it’s not all puppies and ice cream! A lot of the time, the bad is swept under the rug, and I forget that there is a not-so-pleasant face within this industry. The double-edged sword that is social media, can at times, over-romanticize and lead individuals to believe diving is a fairy tale land where all is amazing and wonderful. Rushed courses, asshole instructors, lack of standards, sexism, underpaid, and overworked. In this episode, I speak with Nikki, an instructor in Spain. It was a rocky start, but she persevered through to find the love of this sport that so many of us share. I sit down with her as she brings me through the ups and downs, founding Blue Fin Divers, Mi Moana, and her plans for the future to continue to create the change she wants to see. Please Enjoy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scubanikky/ https://www.instagram.com/bluefindivers.es/ https://www.instagram.com/__mimoana/ Website: https://bluefindivers.com/ https://mimoana.org/

Duration:00:51:22

Interview with Ben McCallum

4/11/2024

Coming from a family of divers made it natural for Ben McCallum to earn his first certification and eventually find himself in a professional role. Preferring the fun side, he took a step back and combined his love of diving with his love of photography. With a background as a commercial photographer, he applied his unique skill set to capturing moments underwater. This passion led Ben to establish Molausk and create the Quadball Lite, a strong, lightweight, and compact action camera dive handle, designed and built in Australia. The importance of lighting, his love of liveaboards, getting the shot right the first time, progression with underwater photography, and much more. Please enjoy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molausk/ Website: https://molausk.com/

Duration:00:56:29

Interview with Yvonne Press

4/10/2024

“There might be something more to this” These were thoughts Yvonne Press had while she would enjoy holiday diving from time to time in the early days of her journey. What started as a way to keep up on skills, ended up with her progressing through to eventually owning and operating Dark Horizon Diving. Before settling into Malta, where she works in affiliation with Gozo Technical Diving, Yvonne spent time throughout Southeast Asia honing and mastering her craft. It was great to sit down with her and hear more about the early days, the challenges of making a full-time move into the industry, a few love-at-first-breath moments, the walls of Bunaken, becoming a KISS Sidewinder Instructor, and much more. Please enjoy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yvonnepress/ Website: https://darkhorizondiving.com/ https://kisssidewinder.pro/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCca6dklxao4M5IY4g94pUnA

Duration:01:04:43

Interview with Ted Judah

4/5/2024

Northern California has always held a place in my heart. I was born there, I have family there, I have roots there. Sadly, I have never explored the aquatic environment in the area, so I was excited to have a conversation with long-time native Ted Judah. Inspired by his father to become a diver, he eventually found his way to the underwater world. As it happens, Ted stepped away to raise a family. After an extended leave, Ted and his wife decided to rekindle the passion for the sport that brought them together. Early days of homemade wetsuits, local diving, volunteering at the California Academy of Sciences, surfing, but most of all, a message to get the dives in with the ones you love. Please enjoy! Links: https://www.inaturalist.org https://calacademy.org https://www.bodegabay.com https://www.monterey.org Email: tedjudah@gmail.com

Duration:00:48:48

Interview with Martin Splitt

4/4/2024

Every interview is a chance for me to learn and engage in fun conversations. For those that have been following the podcast, many of you know, I have been seeking advice and gaining knowledge on rebreathers. Speaking to Martin Splitt of Switzerland was no exception. Becoming certified in the Seychelles before continuing his path closer to home, it was great to hear his insights and thoughts about his journey. The benefits of learning from multiple instructors, going from Open Circuit to Closed, why he gravitated towards the Divesoft Liberty, and my reasons for choosing the Fathom Gemini. Please enjoy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_splitti/ Website: https://tauchenmitsplitti.ch/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/087Wy8vimWknyqtSkXPOyI Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJiwpzoexEK7aHUW7rOZbgQ

Duration:01:05:31

Interview with Max Kushner

4/3/2024

Most who participate in adventures beneath the surface would agree that every little bit helps when it comes to ocean conservation. Max Kushner earned a degree in Marine Science and is an active scuba instructor in Hawaii. Taking to social media, to inform, educate, and spread awareness about conservation efforts, he quickly gained an audience and has been using his platform for good. I sit down with Max to hear about his Open Water Certification in California, the process of earning a Marine Science Degree, local diving, shark conservation, becoming an instructor, and much more. Please enjoy! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxconservation/ https://www.instagram.com/divewithbuddy/ Website: https://linktr.ee/maxconservation

Duration:00:52:36

Interview with Patrick Widmann

3/29/2024

With a schedule always on the move, I was grateful to Patrick Widmann for taking the time to sit down and join the podcast. Taking me through his journey of personal growth, from humbling moments to moments of great achievement. It was great to hear more about his early days in the industry, what keeps him motivated, past mentors, finding new passions, the beginnings of ProTec Tulum, exploration, and much more. Please enjoy! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrick_widmann/ Website: https://protecdivecenters.com/ https://www.xdeep.eu/ https://www.kissrebreathers.com/ https://www.sealdrysuits.eu/

Duration:01:35:09

Interview with Darcy Kieran

3/28/2024

Scuba diving is a sport but also at the end of the day, a business. In this episode, I sit down with Business Of Diving Institute Founder and Author, Darcy Kieran. I speak with him about his early days in the industry, the positives and negatives of owning a dive shop, the lack of data throughout the industry, advice for people getting into the business, why he founded the institute, and much more. Please enjoy. Website: https://www.businessofdiving.com/

Duration:01:07:45

Interview with Caroline Massie

3/27/2024

Falling in love with the sport from the moment she took her first breath underwater, in Turkey while on vacation, Caroline Massie started progressing through the sport. In January of this year, I sat down with her as she was at home in Belgium to hear more about her journey through the sport. Cold water diving, technical diving, cave diving, rebreathers, international travel, and much more. Please enjoy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinex8x8/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarolineX8X8 Descent Technical Diving: https://tecdiving-storms.webnode.be/ Divesoft: https://www.divesoft.com/en Xdeep: https://www.xdeep.eu/

Duration:00:52:44

Interview with April Weickert

3/21/2024

An episode full of laughs as I speak with April Weickert. The level of excitement she has for scuba diving is contagious. Scuba being the family business, it was only a matter of time before she would find herself taking breaths underwater. She tells me more about Torpedo Rays Scuba based within Nova Scotia, cold water diving, the local diving community, podcasting, “Jump In” The Series, and much more. Please enjoy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aprilweickert/ https://www.instagram.com/seafoxes_/ Website: https://torpedorays.com/ Jump In! Episodes 1-8 on YouTube

Duration:00:54:21

Interview with Megan Hassa

3/20/2024

A couple of months ago, I had the great pleasure of having a conversation with Megan Hassa. Leaving Michigan for Hawaii to pursue marine biology, she became a free diver and eventually a Scuba Diver. I speak to her about her journey as she found her confidence and passion for photography, recent travels, goals for the future, finding a community, and much more. Please enjoy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganhassa/ Website: https://www.meganhassa.com/

Duration:00:49:54

Interview Stephen J. Aynsley

3/7/2024

While on sabbatical from work, Stephen Aynsley went backpacking through Australia, and this is where he became introduced to the sport of scuba diving. After a few years, he would find himself working full-time in the industry. As he progressed through the sport, he would find himself in many locations throughout the world gaining experience. In this episode, I chat with Stephen about his path through the industry, creating and mentoring instructors, travel experiences, a quick conversation about Colorado, and much more. Please enjoy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenjaynsley/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AskAynsley/

Duration:00:51:19

Interview with Jami Leslie Feldman

3/6/2024

It was an honor to welcome back Jami Leslie Feldman to the podcast. Late last year she participated in a Round Table discussion about Photography. In this episode, I get a chance to catch up with her and hear more about her journey into the aquatic environment, her love of photography, some tips and tricks, capturing images of high-profile, prominent creatures with the work she does as The Underwater Paparazzi, and much more. Please enjoy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underwaterpaparazzi/ https://www.instagram.com/abovewaterpaparazzi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwpaparazzi Website: https://underwaterpaparazzi.com/

Duration:00:50:53

Interview with Stratis Kas

2/29/2024

There is always an ongoing list of must-reads that I have compiled over the years since I started my journey into the underwater world. I am sure if you ask most divers, without skipping a beat, they could name at least three or four. I would be willing to bet that on the top of most lists would be Close Calls by Stratis Kas. It was an amazing opportunity to sit down with him and hear his thoughts, insights, future projects, and much more. Please enjoy. Proudly Supported by: DTEK DRYSUITS: https://www.instagram.com/dtekgroup/ K01: https://www.instagram.com/k01diving/ KISS REBREATHERS: https://www.instagram.com/kissrebreathers/ D-LUXE DIVE GEAR: https://www.instagram.com/dluxe_dive_gear/ Website: https://stratiskas.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stratiskas_adventures/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stratiskasadventures/

Duration:01:22:01

Interview with Anastasia Schmuck

2/28/2024

You might know her as the Underwater Panda, you might know her for her underwater photography, or you might know her as technical diver Anastasia Schmuck. One of my first interviews this year was full of laughter and good times as I had the chance to sit down with her and hear more about her journey through the sport. Training with Global Underwater Explorers, underwater photography, plans for the future, how she became known as the Underwater Panda, and much more. Please enjoy. Website: https://anastasiaschmuck.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunderwaterpanda/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anstasiphoto

Duration:00:52:55

Interview with Gareth Lock

2/22/2024

I am not sure when I first heard about Human Factors in Diving. What I am sure of, is it was something I knew I needed to learn more about. In this episode, I speak with Gareth Lock, founder of The Human Diver. With a background in military aviation, he noticed a lack of human factors training within the diving industry, along with its resistance to incorporating it. He has made it his mission to change this. Please enjoy. https://www.thehumandiver.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/counter-errorism-in-diving-applying-human-factors-to/id1708755394 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHumanDiver Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/184882365201810 Articles by Gareth Lock: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/human-factors-in-diving-what-it-is-what-it-isn-t-why-you-need-to-know https://indepthmag.com/learning-culture-in-the-diving-industry/ https://indepthmag.com/compliance-provides-an-illusion-of-safety-in-diving/ https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/the-value-of-loops-for-learning-don-t-just-fix-the-diver https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/risks-decisions-lessons

Duration:00:56:08