Explorer, pioneer, innovator, a few words used to describe my next guest. In this week’s interview, I speak with Bill Stone. Bill has been pushing boundaries as far back as he can remember. From the deepest caves to space exploration, no frontier is off-limits. I get a chance to speak with Bill about the early days of technical diving, rebreathers, past explorations, future projects, arguments over cheese, and changing the world. I hope you enjoy. Website: https://stoneaerospace.com/ https://sun...
Aug 09, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 12
I want to introduce a new series to Off Gassing: Round Table Discussions The interviews will always be the main course of the show. I would like to think of The Round Table as side dishes. I came up with this idea while on ScubaBoard, a place where many divers of all levels get together and have discussions. ScubaBoard is a great place for any diver to gather information and learn but as many of you know ScubaBoard can get very heated sometimes. The goal is to get these divers together to have r...
Aug 06, 2023•2 min
On this week's episode, I interview Charlie Roberson. I get a chance to talk with Charlie about his early days of diving, Florida caves, NSS-CDS, Karst Underwater Research, and of course Fathom rebreathers. I hope you enjoy. Website: https://www.fathomdive.com/ Karst Underwater Research https://nsscds.org/...
Aug 02, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Pyle stops, deep stops, do you know the whole story? In this week's episode, I speak with world-famous ichthyologist Richard Pyle. Richard speaks about how a serious accident in his youth ended up being a life-changing event that led him down the path of where he is today. His love of fish, getting bent, rebreathers, diving physiology, the truth about deep stops, and much more in this interview with the self-proclaimed fish nerd. Enjoy! https://www.bishopmuseum.org/...
Jul 26, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 10
On this week's episode, I interview Laura. The woman behind The Dive Meme. Something that started during the lockdown of the Covid 19 pandemic, has now grown to be an internet sensation. I speak with Laura about how it all started, her diving experiences, local diving, content creation, how she likes to spend her downtime and the joy she finds bringing laughter, one dive meme at a time. Enjoy Instagram: @thedivememe Website: https://linktr.ee/thedivememe...
Jul 19, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 9
About a year ago, I had the opportunity to relocate to the beautiful country of Malaysia. Anytime I can highlight and show off this amazing place, I jump at any opportunity. On this week's episode, I'm excited to speak with Malaysia’s very own Stacy Chee. Born and Raised in Malaysia, Stacy is the owner and founder of Moby-Tek, a recreational and technical dive center on Tioman Island on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. We get a chance to speak about some different dive destinations in Mala...
Jul 12, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 8
After chatting with Bruce for a few minutes, it felt as if I have known him for years. We talked about his path into Scuba Diving, wrecks, caves, local community work he is doing, his work with ANDI, and what he has in mind for the future. Enjoy! Website: https://deeptecdiver.com/ Email: [email protected]
Jul 05, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 7
When searching for sidemount diving on the internet, it's impossible not to come across Andy Davis and Scuba Tech Philippines. On this week's episode, I sit down with Andy and hear some of his thoughts on wreck diving, gas density, foundational skills, advice for divers moving into the technical world, and of course sidemount. I hope you enjoy. Website: https://scubatechphilippines.com/ Instagram: @andydavistechnicaldiving Facebook: Scuba Tech Philippines Email: [email protected]...
Jun 28, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Sloshed, merry, tanked, zonked, guttered, intoxicated, drunken. These are some of the words you can use to describe what you are about to hear. Let's just say, I got to know Santa Theresa a little too well. I apologize for the recording, let's just say there were some technical difficulties, yeah technical difficulties. In this week's interview, we bring you part two of Marc Cranes Interview. Anytime I get a chance to hang out with Marc, it's informative and good fun. I get a chance to speak wit...
Jun 21, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Sloshed, merry, tanked, zonked, guttered, intoxicated, drunken. These are some of the words you can use to describe what you are about to hear. Let's just say, I got to know Santa Theresa a little too well. I apologize for the recording, let's just say there were some technical difficulties, yeah technical difficulties. In this week's interview, we bring you part one of Marc Cranes Interview. Anytime I get a chance to hang out with Marc, it's informative and good fun. I get a chance to speak wit...
Jun 21, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this week's episode, I speak with Kyle Roepke. A cinematographer aiming to give a voice to the underwater world. Kyle speaks about learning to dive in the cold but beautiful waters of British Colombia, working with Sea Legacy, and eventually starting his own production company. I also get a chance to speak with Kyle about his path into the rebreather world. A journey to find purpose, a journey to capture moments, and of course some amusing stories along the way. I hope you enjoy! Follow Kyle ...
Jun 14, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this week's episode, I interview Kira and Serge. Owners and founders of Jepun Divers in Amed Bali. As soon as you step foot in Jepun Divers you are overcome with a feeling of welcomeness. A place to hang out and grab a beer with some new friends or meet up with some old ones. From their first breaths underwater to the rocky road of opening a dive shop. Jepun is a true family-owned, family-operated dive shop. After meeting Kira and Serge, I wanted to share their story. I hope you enjoy Website...
Jun 07, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this week's episode, I interview Elsa. A true adventurer. I first met Elsa while on a fun diving trip in Thailand. I was instantly drawn to her story. From hating water to her journey to becoming an instructor, the ups and downs of working in the scuba industry, her time through the pandemic, and her joy of the unknown. Elsa is truly a free spirit and this is her story. I hope you enjoy. Follow Elsa's adventures on Instagram: @amazed_by_underwater
May 31, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 2
An introduction to why I wanted to start the podcast. My goals and ideas for the show. Enjoy
May 25, 2023•3 min•Season 1Ep. 1
