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  • In this episode we go inside the hyperbaric chamber, and ask everything you’d ever want to know about actually going in! Or, as owner and operator Mitch Hall puts it, “going down”.

    The hyperbaric chambers are used not only to treat scuba diving related injuries, but heal wounds and have other benefits to your health. He explains what it all means, how they work, and has some very surprising stories about some past divers that got into trouble (and a cautionary tale to those cavalier divers out there!)

    He gave me a tour of the entire facility, and we had way too much fun doing it!

    Website: https://www.hyperbaricstaugustine.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hyperbaric_staugustine

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HyperbaricStAugustine/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HyperbaricStAugustine

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    Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal

    www.sweetwaterscuba.com

  • Divers Alert Network’s (DAN) marketing director Steve Jamroz gives us a peek behind the curtain of the world’s most famous SCUBA organization.

    DAN helps develop treatments, preventions, best practices and insurance for diving related accidents, illnesses, and even trip or business losses. They research prevention on everything from equipment safety to Decompression Sickness (DCS), as well as new training techniques. DAN also has a free Medical Services department you can call anytime to ask about potential conditions that could prevent you from diving. Their medical professionals can also offer guidance to your own doctor, whereas they may be unfamiliar with diving-specific health considerations.

    Steve and Kenny have a casual discussion about life at the DAN organization, workplace culture, marketing their product, and of course, the DEMA after-parties they’ve become famous for.

    Follow or contact them on all major social channels listed on their website below:

    https://dan.org/

    Medical Services:

    +1-919-684-2948

    Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. ET

    Phone: Option 4

    Online: Ask a Medic

    Divers Alert Network customer service:

    +1-919-684-2948

    Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. ET

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    Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal

    www.sweetwaterscuba.com

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  • In this showcase episode of the Buddy App, we go after the CORE reason the dive industry struggles to produce income earners: connection.

    The top question I get is “where do you suggest I go?” or “where can I learn to dive in my area?” or “who has dive trips around that area?” Despite all of the search engines on our smartphones and apps, this question is still going strong.

    This feature of the buddy app let’s dive shops, charters, resorts and even Independent Scuba Instructors create their own platform to connect with divers, and gets them found by divers. It is (finally) a TRUE hub for the diving community.

    It benefits divers, students, organizations and businesses, so everyone wins by being connected. No weird or awkward groups to join on some website or social platform you really don’t want - just divers connecting in the easiest way possible.

    The Buddy Dive Log app has everything else in a dive log, like social media links, tipping functions, galleries, filters, and even validates your dives certifications and professional status (with all agencies like PADI, NAUI, SSI, SDI, CMAS, and more). So you can connect on so many other levels as well.

    Professional Divers, Operators, Facilities, Resorts, or Dive Shops: Get Buddy for Business (including the Booking Platform)

    https://buddyforbusiness.com

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    Download Buddy App for iOS

    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/buddy-dive-log-community/id1588860327

    Download Buddy App for Android

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.divewithbuddy.app&pli=1

    https://www.tiktok.com/@divewithbuddy

    https://www.instagram.com/divewithbuddy/

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    Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal

    www.sweetwaterscuba.com

  • There’s been a longstanding rift between Technical Diving and Recreational Diving in some circles, but does it have to be like that? Not according to Chris Foisey aka "The Modern Diver" -host of one of the largest scuba equipment review channels on the internet. He explains the importance of learning proper finning, trim and buoyancy, but also gets the value of fun (HINT: It’s the whole reason we do this) Chris is easily the most relaxed, educated, and easy-to-listen-to gear critic out there, with thoughtful breakdowns that let the diver actually make decisions for themselves, vs just an opinionated "this is what I think" monologue.

    I learn something EVERY single time I watch his videos, so it was a joy to finally speak to him in real time for this interview. We hit all the hot button topics like teaching on the knees, Backplate and Wing for Open Water training, and why some dive shops behave so differently than others. But perhaps the most valuable conversation of all, is HOW to bridge that gap between Recreational Diving and the Tec Diver crowd. Chris is a breath of fresh air, and is leading the way toward a more symbiotic world of diving.

    Find Chris Foisey as The Modern Diver on your favorite platforms:

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwl5K524RhkyyRh-HRNOhEg

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modern_diver_channel/?hl=en

    Main Website: https://www.moderndiverchannel.com/

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    Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal

    www.sweetwaterscuba.com

  • Strong opinions, confusion, and being overwhelmed with getting started are all part of this beast


    The good news is we have an absolute GAME CHANGER:

    Once and for all, the dive gear dilemma of not knowing where to go, who to talk to, or where to even start is OVER.Alexis Jabbour, founder of The Buddy App, talks about how dive gear is now connecting people through sharing. Anyone can add gear to their dive log (even if it’s rental) so nothing gets lost. Dive buddies can see what their friends are wearing and literally click on it to learn more, including links to buy it right then and there.Influencers, Dive Shops and “Buddy Explorers” even have ways to add their affiliate links or get sponsored gear directly on their profile. Professional can even link back to their home dive shop!Buddy is quickly changing the landscape for diving, making it easier and more accessible for more people. This revolutionary dive app is streamlining the entire gear debacle that’s gone on far too long.The Buddy Dive Log app has everything else in a dive log divers need to get the most out of this lifestyle: Social media links, tipping functions, galleries, filters, and even validation of your dives, including a place to verify your certifications and professional status (with all agencies like PADI, NAUI, SSI, SDI, CMAS, and more).Go check out the App and don’t forget to add me as a Buddy!

    Professional Divers, Operators, Facilities, Resorts, or Dive Shops: Get Buddy for Business (including the Booking Platform)

    https://buddyforbusiness.com

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    Download Buddy App for iOS

    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/buddy-dive-log-community/id1588860327

    Download Buddy App for Android

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.divewithbuddy.app&pli=1

    https://www.tiktok.com/@divewithbuddy

    https://www.instagram.com/divewithbuddy/

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    Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal

    www.sweetwaterscuba.com

  • Alannah Vellacott is truly a creature of the Caribbean Waters, in every possible sense. She's been famously dubbed "The Real Life Little Mermaid" by many notable figures, and for good reason.

    Aside from freediving, scuba diving, working on several Shark Week episodes, and simply living the Island Life we all dream about
 she actually works to preserve and rebuild the very world that sustains her lifestyle (and the planet, for that matter!)

    Land Based Coral restoration with Coral Vita is a unique process that she explains with great enthusiasm during our interview. It's a system that allows coral to grow up to 50 times faster than it would in the wild, helping revitalize dead or dying reefs.

    Alannah is wildly connected, seen working with the likes of André Musgrove, Cristina Zenato, Scuba Radio, and even Samuel Jackson.

    A flagship citizen of Grand Bahama Island, Alannah is armed with a B.Sc. in Biological Sciences, with an extensive resumé ranging from Cape Eleuthra Institute, BREEF, Perry institute for Marine Sciences, and a Scuba Instructor with over 16 years of diving.

    I got to hang out with Alannah at The 2023 DEMA show in New Orleans, where she not only represented Coral Vita, but put on a show with fellow Mermaids bringing an incredibly fun vibe to the festivities.

    BIG THANK YOU: All underwater footage, facility footage and drone footage of Coral Restoration and Bahamas footage courtesy of Coral Vita.

    Alannah’s contact info:

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/alannahvellacott/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alannahvellacott

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alannahvellacott

    Coral Vita Website: https://www.coralvita.co/

    Alannah Vellacott Personal Website: https://www.alannahvellacott.com/

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    Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal

    www.sweetwaterscuba.com

  • Ellie is as charming as she is talented, with more big scuba names under her belt than
 maybe anyone. Known by her screen name as “Scuba Ellie”, she’s responsible for connecting Scuba Diving with the rest of the world in profound way. She works using brilliant visual photography, videography, editing, and just being awesome at diving.

    She creates content for the dive industry full-time, she’s a Scuba Instructor, and dives everything from the tropics to drysuits, aluminums to doubles.

    Ellie discusses how to handle social media burnout, negative comments, and of course what NOW fills her cup. If you’re like so many people trying to build your brand or following, she shares some sage advice for any creative diver that's willing to listen.

    I was fortunate enough to spend some time with her at the DEMA show, sit on a panel discussing social media with the dive industry, and finally, the after parties from Deeper Blue to Bourbon Street.

    PS: I’m still waiting on that scuba skating video


    Ellie’s contact info:

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@scubaellie

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/scubaellie/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scubaellie

    Girls that Scuba Podcast-

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3V4xukj4zRBu2cwkDipzlo?si=311597e7d56a4927

    Apple:

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-talk-scuba/id1678990880

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    Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal

    www.sweetwaterscuba.com

  • Ed Rasmussen is part of the Scubapro Team, including the Deep Elite Global Team, a Scubapro global government manager. Ed was also an active Navy Seal, who went on regular deployments. He is now a Divemaster, helping to liaison the recreational dive industry with defense departments, law enforcement, and emergency services.

    Ed is a big supporter of those who served in the Armed Forces. He’s received an avalanche of subscribers to his now-iconic Instagram page @ ecrazz

    -loaded with facts and historical video ranging from equipment breakdowns to covert operation footage.

    Ed now enjoys diving for the sheer joy of it, bringing a wealth of expertise, experience, and valued perspective that very few get to hear.

    He was as pleasant as he was knowledgeable to finally meet in person, and I’m fortunate to say I have a new friend in the diving world.

    Read more about Ed on the official Scubapro site: https://scubapro.johnsonoutdoors.com/us/global-dive-team/ed-rasmussen

    Follow his IG here: https://www.instagram.com/ecrazz/

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    Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal

    www.sweetwaterscuba.com

  • Kenny sits down with the founder of Deeper Blue, the world’s largest community for scuba divers.

    Stephan is larger than life, throwing the number one party to be at during the number one scuba diving gathering on the planet. His love of the ocean flows like a perfect cocktail. Always upbeat, hilarious, and seems to be close friends with the entire worldwide scuba industry (I’m kind of not kidding).

    He explains what DeeperBlue does, how it got started, the future, and what he would love to see improve in the dive industry as a whole.

    His passion for scuba and freediving is on full display everywhere he goes. Not only during our interview, but throughout the DEMA show, and pretty much anywhere else there was fun happening
 Stephan was there. Never an ego or point to prove, just a fun-loving, water-obsessed human being.

    Further (and by total coincidence) Stephan & Kenny were both invited to a Panel for social media influencers to discuss with the audience some of their secrets to success. The event took place at the DEMA convention center in New Orleans, hosted by the scuba legend Tec Clark.

    Friends were made, good times were had, and the whole Sweetwater crew hopes to follow up again for more of Stephan and DeeperBlue!

    DeeperBlue has an app, a podcast, news articles, forums, and an absolutely stellar social media presence. If there is something happening in the world of diving, Deeper Blue is a part of it.

    Main website:

    https://www.deeperblue.com/

    Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/deeperbluedotcom

    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/deeperbluegram

    Youtube:

    https://www.youtube.com/deeperbluevideo

    DeeperBlue App-

    Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/deeperblue-com/id894987002

    Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobiloud.android.deeperblue&pcampaignid=web_share

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    Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal

    www.sweetwaterscuba.com

  • Chef Anton is an Award-winning magician who can actually teach and certify a PADI scuba specialty course using underwater magic!

    He uses magic to help make scuba diving concepts easier to understand, relieve anxiety, and foster better learning.

    Further, it helps paint a better picture of concepts like nitrogen buildup, compression and expansion, and all those core fundamentals that can be tough to grasp for new divers. Aside from making learning easier, underwater magic makes everything a LOT more fun!

    I was completely mesmerized during this interview. He performed REAL magic tricks right in front of me and the crew (And I promise, no camera tricks!)

    He’s an IDC staff instructor, offering a real specialty certification for scuba diving professionals, and specialty certification for scuba diving students, along with an underwater magic starter pack. His execution is just as impressive as his welcoming, warm, and hilariously charming personality.

    In fact, one of his recent scuba students, Avery Fisher, not only learned how to do magic, but performed so well she literally broke the world record for most magic tricks performed underwater (38 tricks in 3 minutes)! As if that wasn’t impressive enough, shes only 13 years old! See the offical Guinness World record page here: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/commercial/2023/11/young-scuba-diver-plunges-head-first-into-new-magic-hobby-to-break-underwater-rec-761221

    Chef Anton’s Scuba Magician website:

    https://scubamagician.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scubamagician/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@scubamagician3354

    [email protected]

    See the Guinness world record holder Avery Fisher’s underwater magic video: https://youtu.be/54jUjRVIZhg?si=uEnmaM85DqJM6cwR

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    Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal

    www.sweetwaterscuba.com

  • A fixture in the Daytona Beach area, Don Bouer has one of the most unusual takes on just about anything water related. He’s a master of aquatics, spending decades protecting swimmers & tourists in one of the busiest beaches in Florida, which also happens to be the home of the shark attack capital of the world, New Smyrna Beach (Ponce Inlet). It’s also known as a dangerous area for swimmers due to the currents, waves, rip tides and tidal changes, combined with such a high number of annual visitors.

    Don teaches scuba diving, swimming, and seems to know someone everywhere we turn. He’s eccentric, fun, full of energy and his positive outlook on the world around him is beyond contagious. You can’t help but have a good time and feel like there’s something good about everyone and everything after spending just a few hours with him.

    His answers are reliably atypical, and even his (casual) independent scuba instruction company name is called “Aquatic Alternative”. He teaches private scuba lessons at both his customers’ and his own pace, and isn't afraid to take whatever time is needed.

    Don answers questions ranging from swim tests, teaching scuba on the knees, backplate and wing, and peeing in the wetsuit. He also drops his opinion on why scuba diving has been so male dominated (although changing for the better), and of course just about anything else you’d wanna know.

    At 77 years old at the time of this interview, he finally tells us exactly what he’s looking forward to the most (and it’s worth the wait).

    Don is a people person, and just flat out a fun human being to be around. He was one of the first-ever interviews on this show, so I HAD to pay my respects and see what he’s been up to for the last 2.5 years.

    Just before filming, we had an unexpected move to the ocean beachfront. So apologies for the wind noise
I got rid of some of it, but hopefully doesn’t detract too much!

    Don can be contacted at https://www.instagram.com/bouerdon/

    Or

    https://www.facebook.com/don.bouer

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    Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal

    www.sweetwaterscuba.com

  • This is the only app that verifies and works for ALL agencies. So any active professional can verify any diver, on any dive.
    The other big thing that caught my attention was the fact that in books- a signature or stamp leaves with the diver or student- so there’s no way for that professional to show how many logs they’ve verified, and they both lose contact as soon as that book closes.
    I’m 100% all for these, vs paper that can get lost, destroyed, and doesn’t keep that connection on both ends.
    As a professional or dive instructor, you only need to fill out one log for the dive, then send out for validation to your divers or students. That alone sold me on this feature!
    Although I’ve already interviewed Alexis in Hawaii (on site) about this app, I keep finding new things that make it special, and are worth discussing on my channel.
    With the official 2023 Summer now entering the holiday season, Buddy is making waves throughout the industry as a disruptive platform that’s quickly changing the landscape for scuba divers.
    The world of diving is going to look very different 1-2 years from now, with the rapid adoption of the Buddy platform.
    The Buddy Dive Log app has the best of all the agencies like PADI, SSI, NAUI, and goes well beyond the capabilities of Manufacturer apps like Garmin, Suunto, Apple Watch and many others. It combines all the features into one, without those barriers that divide the already-small industry even smaller. Connecting buddies of ALL agencies is the skeleton key of all future growth.
    It’s clean, works smoothly, easy to use, and is easily the most comprehensive diver app YET. It got me excited enough to continue interviewing and discussing this incredible new tool. 
    Not to worry, it’s even set up for those that aren’t certified yet, so literally anyone can download this app (and of course, it’s free).
    If you’d like to contribute, submit your own story, or maybe even write for Buddy, go directly to their website, or click here: https://divewithbuddy.com/discoverstories
    Professional Divers, Operators, Facilities, Resorts, or Dive Shops: Get Buddy for Business
    https://buddyforbusiness.com

    Download Buddy App for iOS
    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/buddy-dive-log-community/id1588860327
    Download Buddy App for Android
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.divewithbuddy.app&pli=1
    https://www.tiktok.com/@divewithbuddy
    https://www.instagram.com/divewithbuddy/

    Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal
    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal
    www.sweetwaterscuba.com

  • "OMGitswicks" tries scuba diving with Kenny and the Sweetwater Crew, and lives to sit down and talk about it!

    Not only do we talk about that first experience scuba diving, but what it’s like running a social media personality with millions of followers, and making content everyday.

    In fact, some swimmers down at a remote freshwater spring in Florida immediately recognized him while we were getting ready to dive.

    Wicks is just as funny in person as he is with his sketch comedy, and wild Florida observations.

    We talk gators, crocodiles, hurricanes, Big Summer vs Summer Jr, and of course, Super Humidity. I also asked him his favorite character, favorite post, and when he felt like it went big.

    Finally, OMGitswicks hints at what’s coming around the corner, Publix, and of course the Blue Crab that had it out for him.

    This was the funniest interview I’ve ever had the pleasure of doing, I hope you have as much fun as I did!

    Make sure to follow his channels, Plus let him know how you felt about this interview by joining him on his very regular LIVE shows! (on all platforms)

    Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6tkMmQhGztI28XMuKslGwg

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omgitswicks/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@omgitswicks

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omgitswicks239

    Get the scuba t-shirt: https://omgitswicks.threadless.com/designs/scuba-wicks/mens/t-shirt/premium?color=black

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    Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal

    www.sweetwaterscuba.com

  • Kenny was invited in-studio to interview the host of Scuba Radio, Greg “The Divemaster” Holt. Founded in 1997, Scuba Radio is the oldest (and only) nationally syndicated terrestrial radio show for scuba divers (that’s like OG radio on the dial!) His interpretation of why people go scuba diving gives some serious food for thought. We discuss motivations for going scuba diving, why people tune into his show, golf vs scuba, some issues facing the dive industry, and even the late Jimmy Buffett.

    This whole show is basically a bunch of divers talking about diving at a waterside Tiki Bar.

    Scuba Radio is fun, energetic, doesn’t take itself too seriously, and just about anyone can get on the show if they ask nicely (hey, they even had me on!)

    Scuba Radio airs LIVE every Saturday

    LIVE number: 1-888-88-SCUBA

    Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/2sSjx97ekyc?si=jeOpg09OrMi2177a

    Listen to ALL of the episodes on your favorite podcast channels:

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ep37qEIEjHBOmRewm2ukQ?si=722ee3ebc35141df

    Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/scuba-radio/id73800944?mt=2&ls=1

    Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zY3ViYXJhZGlvLmNvbS9mZWVkL3BvZGNhc3Qv

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scuba.radio/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/scubaradio

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063727054505

    https://scubaradio.com/

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    Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal

    www.sweetwaterscuba.com

  • In my continuing showcase series of the Buddy App, we talk about Social Media and the integration of the “Sharebuilder” feature. While the app’s ability to integrate with social media accounts might seem like a meager topic on the surface - social is now the bloodline of Scuba Diving interest, and is indispensable for attracting new divers.

    We discuss the importance of social (for all its flaws) in diving, due to its visual nature. Alexis and her Buddy team did not overlook this critical element of the diving community, and went above and beyond.

    Although I’ve already interviewed Alexis in Hawaii (on site) about this app, I keep finding new things that make it special, and are worth discussing on my channel.

    With the official 2023 Summer launch completing its fourth month in existence, Buddy is making waves throughout the industry as a disruptive platform that’s quickly changing the landscape for divers, freedivers, and snorkelers.

    The world of diving is going to look very different 1-2 years from now, with the rapid adoption of the Buddy platform.

    The Buddy Dive Log app has the best of all the agencies like PADI, SSI, NAUI, and goes well beyond the capabilities of Manufacturer apps like Garmin, Suunto, Apple Watch and many others. It combines all the features into one, without those barriers that divide the already-small industry even smaller. Connecting buddies of ALL agencies is the skeleton key of all future growth.

    It’s clean, works smoothly, easy to use, and is easily the most comprehensive diver app YET. It got me excited enough to continue interviewing and discussing this incredible new tool.

    Not to worry, it’s even set up for those that aren’t certified yet, so literally anyone can download this app (and of course, it’s free).

    If you’d like to contribute, submit your own story, or maybe even write for Buddy, go directly to their website, or click here: https://divewithbuddy.com/discoverstories

    Professional Divers, Operators, Facilities, Resorts, or Dive Shops: Get Buddy for Business

    https://buddyforbusiness.com

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    Download Buddy App for iOS

    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/buddy-dive-log-community/id1588860327

    Download Buddy App for Android

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.divewithbuddy.app&pli=1

    https://www.tiktok.com/@divewithbuddy

    https://www.instagram.com/divewithbuddy/

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    Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:

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  • After reading a highly compelling blog by Independent Scuba Instructor Taylor Schott, I had to have her as a Guest on the show.

    We’ve seen this argument before, but not so eloquently explained. In fact, her blog was so well-written that I tracked her down and actually convinced her to come talk to me about it.

    The pros and cons are laid out in an unbiased, friendly way, and nobody is being “put down” or lambasted for having a different opinion than Taylor. That vibe (and temperament) is something we need more of in the dive industry, and it was absolutely refreshing to know this is the future of scuba diving.

    Not only did she explain it in a convincing way from a training aspect, but also from the oft-neglected business perspective as well. She just makes a lot of sense.

    She’s a well-trained scuba instructor, cave diver, and freediver, with her own independent training company called “Schottsie’s Scuba”. She teaches private open water scuba lessons, and beyond.

    A direct link to her blog can be found here: https://www.schottsiesscuba.com/post/bcd-s-backplate-wing-vs-jacket-style

    Website: https://www.schottsiesscuba.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scubaschott

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schottsies_scuba/

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    Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba

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    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal

    www.sweetwaterscuba.com

  • The Sweetwater crew ran into Crosskix VP Mike Beverly, and decided this was worth the interview.

    His company makes a washable, high-end shoe that works in water AND in your dive fins. It keeps debris out, can be hosed down, and drains in an almost entertaining way.

    These are THE shoes used by major cruise lines like Norwegian and Carnival, waterpark and resort staff, and even Universal Studios.

    Mike let us ransack his booth, took the time to walk us through the details, and might have even bought us beers while we walked the showroom floor.

    This is a game changer for those warm water divers walking beaches, gravel, jetties, and just long distances to their dive sites, no booties needed!

    Website: https://crosskix.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Crosskix/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crosskix/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuIoApsghcrVqFrpjt7m7vA

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crosskix

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    Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal

    www.sweetwaterscuba.com

  • Autumn Blum started Stream2Sea in 2015, in rural Florida. Her factory opened in 2019, just before the pandemic. She almost lost her business due to the sudden halt of orders from cruise lines and recreation, but found a creative way to save her business, and grew it even bigger (the full story is toward the end of the interview, so make sure to stick around for the epic solution! HINT: Orange peels)
    Stream2Sea is now the gold standard of eco-minded (and healthy) sunblock and skin products in stores, ranging from Whole Foods to the most reputable scuba dive shops around the world. It was even endorsed by Richard Branson!
    As an avid scuba diver -and Cosmetic Chemist- Autumn witnessed first-hand the effects of toxic sunblock (including mask anti fog and baby shampoo). She decided to do something about it.
    She created the only mineral based sunscreen on the planet that’s been tested and proven safe for freshwater fish, saltwater fish, and coral larvae, and has passed the stringent HEL Labs Protect Land + Sea certification.
    Autumn takes what she does seriously, works hard, and as an absolute cherry on top, gave our crew an enthusiastic tour of the factory.
    She partners with organizations like 4Ocean, has gone before the Senate, and is active in conservation efforts.
    Finally, we found her company because we actually USE her mask defog on the daily at our other various jobs, and while leading and teaching scuba divers.
     
    Website: https://stream2sea.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stream2sea
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stream2sea/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stream2Sea

    Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba
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    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal
    www.sweetwaterscuba.com

  • Yasmin talks about artistic inspiration for everyone’s favorite underwater art!

    Fin Pin Shop is officially the center of the universe at every trade show (Shark Con and DEMA to name a few) and of course they’re in popular dive shops and ocean-themed gift shops from sea to shining sea!

    This isn’t just a scuba diver wonderland of art and trinkets, Fin Pin is made and supported by Marine Biologists (like Yasmin and Jaclyn), conservationists and artists. They have a massive online and social media presence, donate to a MULTITUDE of wildlife and aquarium charities, plus use smart and sustainable packaging and materials!

    How does one dominate an industry with pins, stickers, and other fun goodies? Yasmin Greene walks me through the artistic process, hurdles and excitement of dominating what many would consider a niche business, and a crowded market.

    Yasmin runs Fin Pin along with her “partner-in-crime” Jaclyn (interview a few episodes back S3 Episode 11)

    They combined forces, producing a constant flow of ocean-themed fun (oh, and of course plenty of Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou themed merch to go around!)

    Probably my favorite part of the interview was her explaining their soft spot for the “underdog” species’ (like the Batfish and Blobfish!) and even use a Mola Mola fish as their main logo. If you can turn the Batfish and Horshoe Crab into fun
 I think you may have something there.

    This interview is sure to impress and entertain any ocean, marine or aquatic enthusiast.

    Yasmin has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Tampa in Marine Biology, a Master’s degree from Drexel University in Environmental Science, and an MBA from Florida International University. She loves Manta Rays, cats, frog fish, and churning out puns.

    Website: https://finpinshop.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/finpinshop

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finpinshop/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/finpinshop

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaclyn-gerakios/

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    Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal

    www.sweetwaterscuba.com

  • RJ is the fiancĂ© to owner and creator of Spacefish Army (Morgan Oughton). However, RJ was there from the beginning, behind-the-scenes, offering support, labor, and rolling with the wild turns of life.

    From a secret relationship on a live aboard charter (for NINE months!), to launching a clothing line, and now helping with trade shows, RJ explains how they both work so well together, stay happy, and continue to grow everyone’s favorite outerwear brand.

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    Make sure to watch (or listen to) the Interview that started it all with Spacefish Army: S3:E09 and the earlier S2:E26

    And of course, go check out their EPIC line forged from the rigors of scuba liveaboard life!

    Website: https://spacefisharmy.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacefisharmy/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spacefisharmy

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spacefisharmy

    A special thank you to Katie, Becca, Robin, Will, Tina, Dee, Morgan and RJ for making the trip out to Rainbow River FL for this B-roll film shoot
 I had so much fun with you all!

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    Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal

    www.sweetwaterscuba.com