This week, Ol' Jamesy and I kick off the highly anticipated International Cave Diving Month!! And we do so with none other than the legend himself, Sheck Exley! His article in the NSS-CDS Magazine "Underwater Speleology" (Vol. 17 No. 4)entitled "Accident Analysis Revisited" provides us some insight and fodder for discussion into the growth and development of Cave Diving Training. But can open water divers benefit from this approach? Have a listen as we kickoff International Cave Diving Month wit...
Jan 20, 2023•56 min
In this week's episode the boys discuss the results of several surveys from Scubanomics (https://medium.com/scubanomics)that are giving us a glimpse into the current state of the Scuba industry. Scubanomics is the creation of Darcy Kiernan & Michael Menduno as a project of The Business of Diving Institute (https://www.businessofdiving.com/)with the mission of helping with "the propagation of valuable, actionable information on the scuba diving industry, including market data and statistics, ...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Wow! 300 Episodes!! Can you believe it? TGDP wants to thank all of you listeners and supporters for making this show such a success. We went back and put together clips from our all-time top listening episodes. A little bit of recap, reminiscing, and fun along the way. This episode really shows the heart of TGDP and why we keep coming back every week and the main reason why is, YOU! The diving community. Thank you!
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 45 min
As we wind down 2022, we hope all of our listeners are enjoying the Season's various holidays and spending time with friends and relatives and (hopefully) also getting a bit o' time underwater! 2023 is around the corner and (again, hopefully) we want to wish everyone a Wonderful New Year!! Thank you all so much for listening and supporting us with all of the great reviews (and even the critical ones, for that is how we get better!) and a very special "THANK YOU!!" to all of you that have been ab...
Dec 30, 2022•55 min
This week the boys take a little trip in Santa’s sleigh. Are you a naughty or nice little diver? Santa Jamesy, Brandi Claus and St. Scubalas tell a fun tale sent into us by Dr. K. Seuss.
Dec 23, 2022•41 min
The boys dig out the very first, “I Learned About Diving From That…” article published in Skin Diver. Too deep, too fast. This is a lesson about ego. A love story with Eric the Instructor and Patch Jacket Joyce. When you fixate on a target and the dive becomes all about a goal, you lose the importance of the journey.
Dec 16, 2022•54 min
We're BACK! Sorry for the delay. listener.... we encountered some challenges last week that hindered our time schedule for recording/editing/ & releasing.... our humble apologies. But we are back talking diving again and this episode we continue our topic of buoyancy control in yet another article from Bill Gleason. (Look for Friday's episode to release normally this week gang!)
Dec 12, 2022•54 min
This week, your buddies Jesse Jamesy and Bronco Brando, ride off into the sunset with the 3 golden rules of scuba diving. Why do mature and experienced divers get blamed for the crimes of the unsafe diver? Are we going to value this experience or hang these cowboys up Wanted Dead or Alive?
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Today we are thankful for electric and hi tech undergarments! Just in time for the cold weather season, we have a short primer on cold water diving for those of us who just can't get enough of being underwater and are willing to brave the elements to enjoy our favorite activity! Have a listen!
Nov 25, 2022•56 min
Jamesy just got back from teaching a class in the middle of a hurricane, so the boys take a week to catch up on the recent happenings. Florida Keys, Tech classes, Dive Buddies, Ratio Deco, Unexpected Sexual Innuendos… There is no telling where this discussion may go. Join us for some fun.
Nov 18, 2022•51 min
This week in honor of Veterans Day, the boys interview their friends at Warfighter Scuba. Warfighter Scuba President and Lead Instructor Nick Powers and board member/Secretary and Divemaster Kevin Sheard join us to discuss who they are are and how they use Scuba as therapy for combat injured veterans returning to civilian life. Check them and all the great things they do out at www.www.warfighterscuba.org !! To all of our veteran listeners out there, Thank You for all you give and do for our cou...
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 31 min
The boys discuss an excerpt from the pages of "The Inner Experience of Diving: A Beginner's Guide to The Water Planet", by Carlos Eyles from 1978. The idea that our mind is the source of our fears and our fears are what make us uncomfortable when diving so to overcome the fear we must master our mind. Turn on, tune in, have a listen!
Nov 04, 2022•44 min
Welcome back to the TGDP Halloween Spooktacular 2022. This year Jamesy and Brando talk about the eerie attraction to shipwrecks the ghostly sights of the abyss. They take a look at some literary masterpieces by Fletcher S. Bassett and William Hope Hodgson.
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 7 min
So if Johnny Depp were to star in a remake of the classic 'Edward Scissor Hands', would you go see it? We would.... but this weeks episode title came from a discussion while reading another great article from ol' Bret Gilliam where he talks of being an instructor and how you should probably never think that you've seen it all....because diving and students have an infinite amount of ways to surprise you!
Oct 21, 2022•45 min
So this week we decided to take on a subject of frequent debate and discussion in the SCUBA community, and that is FINS! Have a listen as Jamesy and Brando discuss an old equipment vs. skill topic that centers around one of the most important pieces of a diver's kit... FINS!
Oct 14, 2022•1 hr 4 min
As the boys prepare for an upcoming Rescue class, they discuss the necessary tools and training for being a safe diver. The Rescue Diver must first be able to control and take care of themselves. This episode shares with you, 10 tips to improve your safety underwater.
Oct 07, 2022•59 min
This week the boys read a recent email from Bubba about a bad dive shop experience. He asks us for our opinions on the situation. What do you do when you get bad service from your local dive shop? Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code TGDP at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 9 min
The people have spoken and TGDP has answered the call! They wanted more Lessons For Life AND they wanted more UW photography and Ol' Jamesy has pulled a rabbit out of his dive hood and found a "Lessons For Life" article that involves UW photography! Find out what can happen when two divers get buddied up on a dive boat and one is an UW photographer and the other is not!
Sep 23, 2022•49 min
The boys continue their trek into underwater photography with a discussion centered around the idea that underwater photographers have to be solo divers. In an article from the "Lessons For Life" section at ScubaDiving.com, a situation involving an underwater photographer and her buddy that was nearly disastrous when the two divers lose focus of each other, time, depth, and location.... which is easy to do when one diver is focused on the eyepiece of a camera and another is focused on anything e...
Sep 16, 2022•52 min
This week the boys talk about getting better underwater photos. Maybe you’re trying to set yourself apart as a professional photographer or maybe the water conditions are not what you wanted, either way you still want great pictures. Sometimes you need to get creative in order for your pictures to catch any attention. Check out this article on naturettl.com by Pete Oxford, it is full of good information.
Sep 09, 2022•52 min
This week the boys discuss an article from Skin Diver's "I learned About Diving From That" section in their magazine detailing a divers account of fin riding on a whale shark and thus giving us all yet another reason to leave the animals alone! Have a listen!
Sep 02, 2022•47 min
This week the boys talk about a recent dive in Lake Huron on a couple of Advanced Open Water milk run shipwrecks, The North Star and the Mary Alice B. These are two of the most popular wrecks in lower lake huron and Jamesy and Brando joined some friends for a fun day on the water. The weather and visibility was not perfect but the boys had cameras and tried to make the best of it. Join us as we take a look at taking good photos in bad visibility. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo...
Aug 25, 2022•55 min
CROYKEY ! Thiies wayk waeve gawt a faeh deenkum of a bloody bawnzah faw ya frawm the lahnd daown undah!! A sheila neahly carks it whaen she goes on a "trust me" doive in questionable waythah! This one comes from an article on Scuba Diver Mag.com (https://www.scubadivermag.com/dive-another-day/?fbclid=IwAR2RP3cIjBf-bfnBQpOimsC8VeJQRk0Icx505xMlj3tEevxJ5F-TWIY2k_8) and our friend Gareth Lock posted in his "The Human Diver: Human Factors in Diving" Group on Facebook. See what lessons can be learned ...
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr 22 min
The boys wrap up the Shark Chick Series this week with a sit-down interview with three of TGDP’s favorite women of the water. Jamesy and Brando have a talk with Jamey, Stephanie, and Katie and they discuss the last few episodes. Women in diving, sexism in diving, shark conservation and a bunch of other fun topics during an evening chat. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code TGDP at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod
Aug 12, 2022•1 hr 43 min
This week the boys continue the celebration of The Shark! We visit a website dedicated this celebration! www.TheDailyJaws.com . Check them out!
Aug 05, 2022•45 min
This week the boys take a look at another shark chick, Ocean Ramsey. Many call her a shark whisperer and a conservationist, but others still find a problem with her interactions with sharks. Does she invade their space and make a bad example for others or is she showing us that just because you are in the water with sharks doesn’t mean that you are about to be eaten. Dive into this episode with us. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code TGDP at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod
Jul 29, 2022•58 min
In honor of Shark Week with National Women Divers Day/Month, the boys begin a multi part series on sharks and the women who love them! Today we start with the world famous and much acclaimed, Valerie Taylor! Have a listen!
Jul 22, 2022•59 min
This week Jamesy and Brando take a deep dive into the life of the First Lady of Scuba Diving, Zale Parry. A world record deep diver, technical advisor to the film industry, test diver, stunt diver, actress, and so much more. Tune in for some of these amazing stories about one of divings most beloved super stars. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code TGDP at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod
Jul 15, 2022•1 hr 7 min
This week's episode centers around a young couple that are scuba diving on a warm water shipwreck. Find out what bad things can happen when they push their boundaries too fast!
Jul 08, 2022•1 hr 11 min
The boys are taking a 4th of July Weekend break. Join us as we revisit Episode 14. This was very early on in our podcast and one of the first time we really got passionate about addressing some of the major issues in scuba education. 5 years later, is this still relevant?
Jul 01, 2022•45 min
