The Dive Table: Recent Episodes
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Suffering through a dry spell without scuba diving? Grab a coffee (or your favorite adult beverage) and take your seat at The Dive Table every week with your hosts Nick and Jay as they share their stories, opinions, and adventures of their continuing love affair with scuba diving.
You’ll laugh at their stories of minor misfortune. Empathize with their successes and regrets, but ultimately you’ll recognize their journey as your own; where life intersects with Scuba Diving.
We know you’d rather be scuba diving, but while you’re out of the water, The Dive Table Podcast is the next best thing.
Jay sits down with UTD Instructor and B52 pilot trainer, Kevin Wood, to discuss the similarities and differences when it comes to training these two fields. Is training the same no matter the realm? Do only the specifics change?
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The UNWTO defines 'Ecotourism' with 5 characteristics. Jay sits down with Greg Wolf for his third and final episode to discuss these characteristics and the impact ecotourism has on the environment.
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The United Nations World Trade Organization (UNWTO) defines 'Ecotourism' with 5 characteristics. Jay sits down with Greg Wolf for his third and final episode to discuss these characteristics and the impact ecotourism has on the environment.
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Daniel sits down with Jay to talk about Jay's latest training (OHP), how it compared to previous training, when will he start Cave 1 and what's in store for the future.
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Daniel sits down with Jay to discuss his latest scuba training, 'Overhead Protocols,' before he officially ventures into cave diving training and beyond.
Jay and Greg continue their conversation about underwater archeology but this time they each give up their top three sites that they would like to explore...
...and on a side note, Ethan Hawke was mistaken for Kevin Bacon in the 'MoonKnight' series, so there's your 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon...sort of.
https://wegotthiscovered.com/tv/some-marvel-fans-are-convinced-moon-knight-villain-ethan-hawke-is-kevin-bacon/
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Jay and Greg continue their discussion revolving around archeology however this time they each give up their top three historical sites that they would like to dive.
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We've all seen things that we wanted to pick up while scuba diving. Most of it was trash and we picked it up (I hope!) in order to remove it from the ecosystem, (Personally, I have left a piece or two of trash because I was confident that something was using it for a dwelling, but I digress), but when does "trash" or a seemingly random item become something more?
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Greg Wolf joins Jay at The Dive Table to discuss Underwater Archeology. This latest dive into scuba work comes after among other things, volunteering as a Public Safety Diver as well as the most noble of all scuba diving jobs; scraping barnacles off of boats.
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Jay recalls a story of financial trading on the high seas and the discussion turns to the topic of when is someone an archeologist or just a treasure hunter? Does it boil down to the motive?
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There's a lot more to it than the name would suggest. I mean it's underwater!
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'Old Bay,' the spice that might just be on every food item in Maryland, including ice cream.
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If there was ever a poster-boy for Archeology, Indiana Jones is da man!
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From seeing his dad's gear hanging up in the bathroom to studying to be an Underwater Archeologist, Greg discusses the influential factors that led him to his latest endeavor.
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I mean there's Archeology and then there's Underwater Archeology...right?
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As Greg is still in the education pipeline on his way to becoming an archeologist, he doesn't pretend to have the answers, however he does have some pretty solid advice.
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Marine, scuba diver, barnacle scraper and now aspiring underwater archeologist, Greg Wolf joins Jay at The Dive Table as our 5th guest co-host to discuss his scuba diving journey and how he unearthed archeology as a career-to be.
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...Not 7.
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Scott joins us for his final episode at 'The Table' to discuss expedition photography. What makes it different than traditional underwater photography? How does the approach to the subject matter change and does the equipment need to be upgraded in order to adapt?
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Hi guys,
Just a quick update on the status of the show and why you haven't heard anything from us lately.
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The guys continue their conversation around underwater photography and delve a little more into the specifics. Scott gives advice to new photographers and what he thinks is a step in the wrong direction.
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Scott Bauer joins Jay at The Dive Table for his second stint in the co-host chair to continue their discussion on Underwater Photography.
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Fellow local (Austin, TX) scuba diver and underwater photographer, Scott Bauer joins Jay to discuss how he arrived at photographing objects underwater and how he learned to love the editing process.
Raising coral, not naming your coral, and learning how to back kick are key elements to become a successful underwater photographer. Okay, only one of those is accurate, but they did all play an important part in Scott's scuba and photography development.
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Scott Bauer joins Jay as the 4th guest co-host on the second season of The Dive Table to discuss Underwater Photography
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Discussing the basics before and after you even get into underwater photography.
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How many 'Bauer's' can you name?
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'Nuff said.
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If you didn't start growing coral as a kid, you'll never be an underwater photographer.
Kidding!
It's something Scott found somewhat profound regarding his photography career so he decided to share.
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Scott Bauer and Jay discussing why underwater photography is important
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Scott discusses why he pursued underwater photography
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Scott's thoughts (That's a title for a new podcast...I SAID IT FIRST!) on iPhone's versus GoPro's for underwater photography
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Scott discusses his origins regarding underwater photography
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After finally settling into San Diego, CA, Jay sits down with Daniel for a brief discussion about what's going on with The Dive Table as well as each other.
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Despite being in San Diego, CA., Jay finds a number of characteristics similar when diving in La Jolla shores versus Windy Point, Lake Travis, Texas.
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Jack talks about how he grew up and got into Scuba Diving.
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Older than time itself (or at least older than the SPG v. Transmitter debate), the question of diving wet or dry has been around for a few minutes. While they both have an overlap regarding application, they also have very specific characteristics that make each of them unique for specific types of diving. As Jack is an employee of DUI, you can imagine where his passion lies, however as a diver that wants to continue to learn, he's very aware of how each type of thermal protection plays a part in scuba diving as a whole. Jack Derwww.divedui.comThe Dive Tablewww.thedivetable.comFish Dive Surf, Inc.www.fishdivesurf.comGardner Underwaterwww.gardnerunderwater.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-porter73/messageIf you enjoyed this episode and want to be a part of this growing community, you can join us in a couple of ways: Subscribe to the podcast so you get notified when new episodes drop; Leave a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts; Send the link to the show; thedivetable.com to a dive buddy, your dive team, or your last scuba instructor. Share your thoughts with us by leaving us a voicemail here on our website or say howdy. Also visit us at, www.fishdivesurf.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-porter73/message
Jack joins Jay at The Dive Table for his second episode to discuss what it's like balancing dive work-life with work dive-life. We all do our best to balance our passions or our hobbies with our family and home life, but what happens when your work life is also your passion? This episode could've gone on for a couple of episodes regarding this topic.
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My stepfather always used to tell me, "There's two things in this world; Excuses and Results." Yep. And here are some excuses as to why there aren't any results.
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Jack Der of DUI is our guest co-host for our 5th episode of the season. Jay and Jack discuss the traditional and not so traditional ways any type of relationship can blossom through scuba diving. Through the "everyday" diving that you might partake in at your local watering hole, to the familiar faces you might see on a charter boat thousands of miles away from your home. While there might be some 3 to 4 million scuba divers in the country, it can feel quite a bit smaller when you see the same friendly (and not so friendly) faces.
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Jay sits down with UTD Training Director, Ben Bos to discuss the question; How do you know your skills are improving as a diver? From the perspective of an instructor to that of self-assessing your own training dives, it's important for your students progress or your own to determine what progress looks like and to be honest when there is no progress.
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Sarah and Jay break down a few of the more common types of dive trips, from the dirtbag diver to the specialty trip. Each one has it's own personality and offers potentially different opportunities, but the cost will vary greatly. Which trips have you taken and has the more expensive one always been worth the extra dough?
Thank you to Sarah for participating in the first three episodes of our second season. We loved having you on the show and we look forward to having you back.
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From examples of potty-training to less than glamorous beach exits after a scuba dive, the guys discuss what they feel is a solid foundation for effective training (and not just in scuba) and what the result of that effective training should look like.
Sarah joins us for her second episode and brings her years of knowledge to 'The Dive Table' to discuss this episodes topic; 'What Are the Conditions for Effective Training?'
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Welcome to the official start of Season 2 of The Dive Table!
We're glad to finally get back into it and spread the Gospel of Scuba!
If you caught episode 0, you'll remember that we announced that Nick has left the show to seek his fortune in Far East, Malaysia. He will be missed and we wish him the best, but the show must go on...
This season we decided to change things up a little bit. We are going to bring in special guest co-hosts for 3 episodes each to assist Jay in sharing the word of Scuba.
Our guest co-host for the first three episodes will be Sarah Miller of Azul Unlimited. You should remember her from last year as she was a popular guest on the show. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience and those facts are proven in this first episode.
In this episode, much like in last year's inaugural episode, the question that was brought to the table was, "Is scuba diving special, and if so, why?" Jay and Sarah tackle that same question and bring to light some interesting figures about the demography of the scuba diving landscape and what their different perspectives are regarding scuba diving.
Thanks for listening, subscribing and sharing!
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As we enter the second season of The Dive Table, there's clearly a presence that is missing...know what I mean?
Nick moved to Malaysia and deserted us all! Kidding! He's doing fine and we wish him the best. He was ready to move on and start his own thing and we hope to have content from him soon. Maybe we'll hear from him on here at some point...
In the second season inaugural episode, Jay and I discuss what this season holds for The Dive Table and what you can expect as a listener. We were under the gun on which direction to go and with only a single host. In the end, what we decided was a breakthrough in podcast planning and SEO genius.
Pffft, yeah right. Listen in and we'll share with you what we decided.
We're glad to be back and we hope you're glad to have us back. It's been a long enough break and we're ready to get back to work and back to scuba diving!
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In our second episode of The Dive Table's, 'Humans of Scuba,' Nick takes on the task of sitting down with sidemount wreck technical diving specialist, Andy Davis. Nick took a trip to the Philippines last month and decided to take a skills clinic with Andy to determine what it is he needed to work on before going back next May to take 'Advanced Wreck' with Andy. The guys sat down at 'Hops N' Brews' for a couple of beers and 90 minutes later, voila!, a new episode pops out.
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One of the extraordinary individuals that Nick made contact with at ADEX in Singapore was Robin Cuesta. Robin started and runs Sulawesi Dive Trek in Sulawesi, Indonesia. Jay and Nick sit down with him to discuss how he got into scuba, how a Parisean ended up in Indonesia and the passion he has for cave diving and exploration.
If you want to reach out to Robin to find out more, you can find him at his website, www.sulawesidivetrek.com. He's also on Instagram @diving_robin
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The guys excitedly sit down to speak with representatives, Gen, Khee and Ming of the First Asian Underwater Rugby Team, Singapore. You read that correctly, underwater rugby. Trust me, it's a thing and it's growing in popularity. Take a moment to watch a match on YouTube. You'll thank me. I'll wait......and we're back. See? I told you! It tires me out just watching them swim like that.Jay and Nick speak with Gen, Khee, and Ming about their involvement in the sport and their team, it's origination, the rules of the game and where they see the sport in the future.Apparently Nick wants to play just so he can wear a speedo (avert your eyes! This is a G-Rated podcast!)The First Asian Team Underwater Rugbywww.fatuwr.comThe Dive Tablewww.thedivetable.comFish Dive Surf, Inc.www.fishdivesurf.comGardner Underwaterwww.gardnerunderwater.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-porter73/messageIf you enjoyed this episode and want to be a part of this growing community, you can join us in a couple of ways: Subscribe to the podcast so you get notified when new episodes drop; Leave a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts; Send the link to the show; thedivetable.com to a dive buddy, your dive team, or your last scuba instructor. Share your thoughts with us by leaving us a voicemail here on our website or say howdy. Also visit us at, www.fishdivesurf.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-porter73/message
As a newly minted dive professional, Jay recounts his recent trip to DEMA in Orlando, FL. From walking the floor, seeing the latest scuba gadgets, meeting new vendors as well as recounting his new equipment certification, Jay expresses what his expectations were going into the show versus how that perception has changed.
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Reminiscing over The Dive Table's first 35 episodes, Jay and Nick discuss what it is they've learned about themselves and the required effort needed to start and maintain a podcast.
Looking to the future, the guys also talk about the things they want to change moving forward.
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While Jay is in Florida attending DEMA, he decided to take advantage of continuing his training with a UTD instructor. Nick and Jay discuss what they do respectively to prepare for training that is outside the typical hierarchy of courses that an agency might offer. From mental to gear preparation, they narrow down what they believe to be a positive path for such an undertaking.
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Listeners beware! The stories you are about to hear might make your masks fog up and your regulators free flow, so just make sure you're not scuba diving while listening.
As we head into the fall season here in Central Texas, the sun is getting lower and the water is getting cooler, and in this episode the guys discuss some "chilling" moments they've had throughout their scuba careers. Some of them are preventable, and some of them, Dun dun dunnnnnn.....are not! No amount of preparation can prevent some of these "horrific" moments from happening...but most of them you can.
Enjoy and Happy Halloween!
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The guys chit chat about scuba topics that are currently in the news. Jay will be at DEMA Orlando this year. Nick speaks on his Malaysia exploits.
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We know that for any scuba shop to be successful, whether it's an agency labeled store or you buddy's garage down the road, more than 5 tools are going to be needed. In this episode however, the guys highlight what tools they absolutely want/need for all other tools to be considered "worthy." We always recommend that a certified technician work on your most sensitive gear, but setting up your garage or 'Suba Cave' in a way that allows you to service your own gear (when appropriate) can really open up your eyes to what it takes to maintain scuba equipment, not to mention helping to keep your gear in an organized fashion. Becoming a certified technician for your own gear is certainly a win-win. You can also then invite dive buddy's to bring their same brand gear over which helps you to stay fresh and maybe even make a little side cash. You might be surprised to hear what the guys have to say about which 5 pieces of equipment they would like to have in their shop, or you're a long-time scuba gearhead and recognize which pieces make everything that much easier.
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We are excited to bring you, 'Humans of Scuba,' a new series within The Dive Table Podcast.
Some of you may be familiar with the concept and we thought it would be perfect for the scuba realm. Pulling the random scuba diver out of the water, sitting them down at the Dive Table and discussing what makes them tick in their own world and how scuba plays a part in that.
The boys decided to start the series off with our good friend, Xiangfei Kong. Xiangfei has come a long way in a short period of time and has become just as passionate about scuba as Nick and Jay.
The guys get Xiangfei to open up about where he grew up, his aversion to cold weather, what his go to food is after a long day of diving and the story behind the nickname, 'Kankles Kong.’ Not to mention his opinions on Chihuahua’s. Woof.
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Now that Nick is in Malaysia, it's time he got to work on spreading the word of 'The Table.' He discovered, ADEX, The Asia Dive Expo in Singapore. He jumped on a plane and spent three days hanging out listening to speakers, checking out new gear (not buying any though. He has his G.A.S., aka Gear Acquisition Syndrome under control) and generally having a good time. Jay asked him a few questions and discovered that Nick has a new scuba related project that he has self-imposed upon himself. Listen to the episode to find out what it is so you can say, 'You heard it hear first.' This way, if he tries to deny it, we can always refer back to this episode.
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We are happy to bring Mike Gault back to The Table to discuss his current project, The Texas Underwater Survey, or TexUS. If you haven't listened to his two part episode (Ep. 16 & 17), go ahead and do that now. We'll wait...
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As you heard in Mike's two part episode, he has been involved in quite a few projects, including the Good Enough Springs Project along with his good friend, Chuck Noe, who you heard on episode #29. Today Mike is discussing his other current project, TexUS. This has been an idea of Mike's almost since the beginning of his diving career. To be able to collect, manage and display the underwater features and items found in the waters of Texas and to have that information available for anybody to access online. A daunting task, no doubt, but many of the divers he's spoken with regarding this project are more motivated to go diving when they have a specific purpose to their dive. Well here it is!
The discussions with Mike regarding TexUS will be a quarterly conversation on The Dive Table, so we hope you stay tuned to find out more. If you'd like to get involved with the project yourself, there's a few ways you can do that. You can contact Mike directly at CTXscuba.com. You can also reach out to us here at The Table on our website listed below.
Finally we here at The Dive Table would like to congratulate Mike on his new appointment as Director of The Good Enough Springs Project. We know he's been very involved with that work over the years and it is well deserved. Congratulations!
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The guys sit down with renowned cave diver and explorer, Chuck Noe. Chuck started diving in 1980, received his cave certification in 1996, became a tri-mix instructor in 1997, served as the lead divemaster on trips out to the Flower Gardens in the 90's, founded Gulf Tech Scuba, was a member of the famed WKPP and is a founding member and one time director of the Good Enough Springs Exploration Project, and the list goes on...
Needless to say, if Chuck had actually put his mind to it, he might have actually accomplished something.
This is a great episode with amazing stories that made my hands sweat, so sit back and enjoy.
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In one of the few remaining episodes when Nick was stateside, the guys discuss the pro's and cons regarding their decisions for going pro. What motivating factors started them down the pro path and what does it look like on the other side? They discuss Nick navigating his way to the enviable dream job of holding down sand on a beach while diving the perfect conditions of 80/80/80 (Viz/Water Temp/Air Temp) and teaching out of a dive shop at the waters edge, to Jay's conversion to UTD/DIR trajectory and how that will play into his instruction. Only one or two more episodes before the only ones available will be with Nick and Jay 9,547 miles apart and we will have to say "goodbye" to Nick all over again. Ok, not really, but I'm just working out the episode inventory and that's how I'm looking at it.
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In an episode we recorded prior to Nick leaving for Malaysia, the guys discussed the pro's and con's to buying new or used scuba gear. From BCD's and wings, to wetsuits and snorkels, Nick and Jay discuss the sometimes materialistic views they have of wanting new out of the box versus being unconcerned about urine or blood stains. Editors Note: For those that might get squeamish discussing urine or blood stains, we didn't actually discuss blood stains.
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The guys now have over a days worth of audio recorded for your aural pleasure and this week they discuss Nick's adjustment to life in Malaysia. Despite having to drive on the wrong side of the road and the apparent lack of a scuba diving community (What!?), Nick is determined to find one or start one, even if it's fresh water diving.
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As the anniversary of Jay's open water certification approaches, he and Nick discuss the path that led him to where he is in the scubaverse. They discuss the choices he made willingly and which ones he decided to avoid.
After he had a number of PADI courses under his weight belt, (including a Drift Diver Cert that he doesn't like to talk about too much), he decided to search for alternate methods of learning and teaching and quickly found UTD.
There is no real "ending" to ones scuba journey, but there is a beginning and in this case, it was quite the bumpy ride with a number of unmet expectations and disappointing outcomes.
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The age old question finally arrives at The Dive Table; Which tool should you use to monitor your gas levels, the transmitter or the SPG?
Well, the guys dive right in and quickly realize something that everybody already knows; never buy a used mattress.
The pros and cons of a transmitter and SPG are discussed as well as the preferences for different types of diving. The answer to the question may surprise you. Or it won't.
What side of the aisle do you fall on? Do you think it matters which one should be used? Do you agree or disagree with Nick and Jay's assessment?
The article mentioned in the episode, written by Natalie Gibb (Under the Jungle Owner, Instructor) titled, 'Extreme (and not so extreme) multi-stage side-mount cave diving,' that was published on the Shearwater website can be found here:
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The guys finally sit down with Sarah Miller from Azul Unlimited. Nick, being the social butterfly, found her on social media and has been following her for some time. He also used her suggestions and advice mentioned in one of her videos on how to create a scuba diving resume. They discuss her mobile living conditions near a flowing body of water, as well as the topic of her latest video that she had posted at the time of our reaching out to her; her decision to stop instructing. Even those who aren't scuba instructors know how difficult it can be to obtain that certification, so stepping away from it is not a lightly made decision and she breaks down her reasoning for her choice. If you want to reach out to Sarah or follow her on the social medias, you can reach her through the following channels: Instagram @Azul.Unlimited http://www.youtube.com/c/azulunlimited.com
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After much needed rest and relaxation (Millennials, am I right?), Nick and Jay have returned. They have actually been hard at work recording and they discuss a couple of their favorite upcoming episodes, including one not for the faint of heart (or fragile sensibilities...maybe Nick and Jay identify as Gen Z, after all), as well as possible future Dive Table adventures.
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Hey everybody,
Producer Daniel here with The Dive Table
Jay and Nick are gonna take a few weeks off in order to recoup from life outside of podcast responsibilities.
Jay has been out of town with family obligations but at the same time going through quite a bit of training towards his instructor rating with UTD, so I can imagine the combination would warrant a little time off…
And Nick, in case you haven’t heard, is moving to Malaysia. I think it takes two weeks just to get there, so the time off will allow him to get settled into his new place, his dream job and not to mention the time zone…I think it’s 13 hours ahead…
We will release a new episode on August 2nd where the guys have a conversation with Sarah Miller with Azul Unlimited. She took the time to sit down with The Dive Table to discuss what’s going on in her part of the world as well as views on the scuba industry itself and something about certain mobile living conditions in the vicinity of a flowing body of water.
You should definitely check her out on Instagram and YouTube in the meantime, just search, Azul Unlimited.
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This week the guys speak with Lily and Arya, their instructors during their side mount course in Tulum, Mexico. Lily and Arya are both instructors with Under the Jungle and while it seemed that they weren't big fans of having a microphone in front of them, they were both gracious and great sports about the whole process. Nick and Jay inquired about their scuba beginnings as well as how they ended up at UTJ, not to mention more than a few, 'Fins in the Pool,' questions.
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Nick and Jay sit down with Nat and Vince, the owners of Under the Jungle in Tulum, Mexico to discuss their scuba origins as well as the genesis of ‘Under the Jungle.’ Nick and Jay visited them in May and went through a TDI Expert Sidemount class with two of Under the Jungle’s instructors, Lily and Aria (Podcast episode available on 7/11/22)
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Natalie Gibb and Vincent Rouquette-Cathala own and operate, 'Under the Jungle,' a complete dive center and equipment retailer in Tulum, Mexico. Nick and Jay were expert side-mount certified in May of this year through UTJ and have the pleasure of speaking with them in this episode.
If you have an interest in becoming a cave or technical diver, or you're interested in diving cenotes, drop Natalie and Vince a line at Under the Jungle. Tell 'em The Dive Table sent you!
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Money. Is it the root of all evil, or the gateway to a scuba life?
Nick and Jay discuss what it might cost today to start your scuba journey. They give a sneak peak into what they've each spent on scuba and discuss that while it might be "a lot" of money (perspective is needed in this episode), it's what they love to do so therefore justified. Nick and Jay also discuss ways to save money between the type of equipment you can buy to learning how to maintain your own gear.
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The guys decide it's time to let the cat out of the bag; Nick is moving to Malaysia. Don't worry, though, thanks to technology the podcast will go on. There's a 13 hour time difference so somebody’s gonna have to be up early. They discuss the reason for the move, the cuisine he will get to experience, as well as the proximity to so many wonderful diving spots. While we're sad to see him go, we are happy about his amazing opportunity. Mane and Tail for Life!
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After 10 days in Mexico, your hosts are back to tell their tale.
Spending over half of their time with a cave diving outfit called 'Under the Jungle,' Nick and Jay are now certified 'Expert Side-Mount' divers. Nothing but high praise for 'Under the Jungle as Nick and Jay's discussion traverses from their very basic expectations of the class to their questionable antics aboard million-dollar yachts.
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Nick and Jay have Mike Gault back for part 2 of his interview. In this episode Mike delves into the philosophical side of scuba diving. Humility and the removal of the ego should be focused on and can help you become a successful technical or cave diver. If you don't pay attention to these elements, you may not get the chance to learn from your mistakes.
Mike also lets us know about his personal business, CTX Hyperbaric Solutions, and the current exploration projects he's working on now.
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To say that we've been excited to release this episode is quite the understatement.
The guys sat down with Mike Gault a few weeks ago to speak with him about how he was initially introduced into scuba diving and what led him into commercial, tech, and ultimately, cave diving. Once a member of the famed WKPP (Woodville Karst Plain Project), Mike touches on his philosophy of scuba and what other project(s) keep him occupied now.
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As a scuba diver, the list of diving destinations is almost limitless.
In part two of Desert Island Dives; 6 Diving Destinations, Nick and Jay continue with the list of their top diving destinations that keep them up at night. From the cold waters of the northwest and sea lion haven, to the warm waters of Southeast Asia and the final resting place of many a sailor, the discussion continues...
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In this episode, Nick and Jay each reveal 3 dive locations they would like to dive...or dive again. From Florida to The Far East and locations in between, the dive sites that have made their mark on their hearts, minds and senses of wonder and wander are discussed. So excited were they to talk about scuba diving in distant lands, they needed to have a Part II, so stay tuned for that.
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There is a slight audio interference in this episode and it is something we are working to correct. As we try different approaches to recording with new locations and software and equipment, unforeseen circumstances arise, but we are doing our best to prevent them and correct them when they happen.
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First of all, we would like to apologize for the audio quality in this one. Daniel the producer (That guy's on thin ice!) was attempting to create a better quality sound but in the process generated what can only be described as, well, crap. So there's that.
In this episode, the guys discuss what some scuba divers may call, 'The Great Equalizer.' Yes we know, it's water that is normally known as the great equalizer, but when it comes to being paired with a diver of unknown origination, you just might get the one from, 'H-E-Double-Hockey Sticks!'
From your open water class to a dive boat in the Caribbean, you have been paired with an insta-buddy more times than you'd like. So have a seat at The Dive Table while your therapists Nick and Jay help you relive some not so great to possibly horrific traumatic events of having to watch or be watched by, DUN-DUN-DUNNNNNNN...The Dive Buddy.
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Nick and Jay discuss the pro's and con's of taking a rescue diver course and why some scuba divers hesitate. Should all divers take it? Should non-scuba divers take some form of a rescue class? Wouldn't it benefit everyone?
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The guys discuss the pros and cons of diving in a lake versus diving in blue water. Nick and Jay have both spent time in our own Lake Travis so they are very familiar with the conditions that lake diving here affords a diver. Both types of diving offer experiences that the other one can't supply and so the question still remains; "Do the best divers come from mud?"
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The guys discuss the pro's and con's of diving solo. Also the contradictions that some agencies put forth in their programs regarding dive buddie's vs. going at it alone and why Nick and Jay both appreciate the preparation that goes into what it takes to be safe.
What are your thoughts on diving alone? Do you enjoy it? Are you properly prepared with redundant equipment to be the safest you can be?
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Nick and Jay discuss what it means to be a good diver and quickly realize that it's easier to determine what metrics don't automatically make you a good diver. Years of experience, a diver's rating and the cost of their equipment are easily dispelled by the guys as ways to qualify someone as a "good diver." What qualities do you think it takes to be a good diver and have you ever overestimated or underestimated a diver and judged a "book" by it's cover?
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The guys discuss some of the slang terms that permeate the SCUBA industry. From the logical to the not so much, they cover terms that divers have used to shorten conversations and/or assist in communicating underwater. What terms have you discovered in your scuba journey? Which are your favorite?
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Nick and Jay discuss how they prepare for a dive, what physical and mental practices are used to accomplish this and how other divers can do the same.
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Nick and Jay test out their comedic delivery in the very first volume of Dive Jokes on The Dive Table. These jokes were not written by your hosts, so their delivery is what's up for debate. Enjoy! The Dive Table www.thedivetable.com
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Nick and Jay discuss the difference between certification training and coaching. What do each of those mean to themselves and to the development of a scuba diver?
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Nick and Jay discuss what growth looks like to a scuba diver and how that manifests itself. Does the student, the instructor, or the agency play the greater role in influence? Or is it something else entirely?
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Nick and Jay discuss what makes a great student. Reliving moments and stories when they were just learning how to be scuba divers, their conversation leads to some introspective thoughts about how they will never stop being students of Scuba.
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Nick and Jay discuss what it means to be a great instructor. Is it training, experience, agency, etc? What do you think?
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Nick and Jay discuss why scuba diving is special and speak about their own experiences leading up to when they discovered scuba diving. What led them to follow the lure of the deep and the lessons they learned along the way.
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