The Oceans Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Oceans Podcast dives into the experiences and stories behind an array of passionate salty folk that have immersed themselves in the ocean. Episodes showcase what has led these people into a life more aquatic, as well as sharing the incredible experiences and encounters they've had on their journeys. We find out what it's like to have those experiences and what feelings and thoughts arose along the way. We talk to underwater photographers, 100m + freedivers, big wave surfers, spearfishers, fishers, ocean sailors and many more.
This year Laura Macaulay became the first female surfer to surf the Right, an infamous big wave located in the Southern Ocean off the coast of Western Australia. The humble Gracetown surfer shares her experiences of tackling this beast of a wave, as well and giving an insight into her everyday life and background.
We chat about what it takes to face up to big waves, the preparation needed and what it's like to ride a monster.
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For this episode, we change things up a little bit when we Podcast a Podcaster!
Josh Pederson is a passionate ocean lover based in California. His love for everything ocean and desire to share peoples stories channelled him towards creating This Ocean Life Podcast. A show that has connected with an immense range of ocean frothers, from all aspects and disciplines. Big wave surfing, freediving, SUP racing and underwater photography, you name it Josh has covered it. His effortless flow allows his guests to openly share their stories and provide unearthed insights to those following his show.
So like I said, this time we flip things around, and Josh shares his experiences and stories that lead him to the ocean life he lives.
If you would like to find out more about This Ocean Life Podcast check out their Instagram or Website.
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We catch up with Vivian Vuong and Nathan Zahrt. Lovers of nature, the Ocean, and exploring. Together they run Ocean Passages, an offshore sailing training business offering clientele a chance to learn the ropes aboard their 47ft Compass sailboat, Ultima. We touch base on their ocean journey, the experiences they've had along the way as well as discussing the challenges of running a vessel and being living on the sea.
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"Spearfishing is so much more than just catching fish."
For David Ochoa, documenting spearfishing and marine interactions has been a way of life, a means to make ends meet and the medium he uses to share his experiences with the world. In this episode, we find out how David developed a love for the ocean, the most appealing elements of spearfishing, his biggest influences as well what message he is trying to spread with his filmmaking.
We dive into life as a spearfishing guide, the remote and incredible places he has visited, his acclaimed movie Agua Negra and the movies back story as well as touching on the darker side of spearfishing, shallow water blackout.
David is an incredibly passionate ocean-loving individual and a first-class storyteller. If you'd like to find out more about his work you can find him on YouTube, Instagram or if you're looking for one of the best spearfishing films out there, check out Agua Negra.
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Subsistence fishing can have various definitions depending on who you ask. However, it can be characterized by relying on the harvest of seafood to meet nutritional needs.
Luke Potts from Aquatic Rehab Spearfishing shares his story, including his reliance on seafood as a food source while living out of the back on his car in Auckland, Nz.
We dive into what has shaped Lukes spearfishing journey, his interactions with marine wildlife, as well as sharing some close encounter stories with big fish and sharks. Also, we chat about epic spearfishing trips, what it takes to be a successfully underwater hunter and mental health and the ocean.
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"The joy of surfing is so many things combined, from the physical exertion of it to the challenge of it, to the mental side of the sport." - Kelly SlaterFor so many people around the world, surfing is not only a way to stay physically fit but also a way to de-stress, mentally unwind and even slide into the flow state. In this episode, we catch up with high-performance surf coach, filmmaker, writer, & speaker, Kale Brock.
From his early experiences with the ocean and surfing to his work with health and wellbeing, we dive into Kales journey and what has led him to a life surrounded by surfing and wellness.
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To have a huge, friendly whale willingly approach your boat and look you straight in the eye is, without doubt, one of the most extraordinary experiences on the planet. - Mark Carwardine.For anyone fortunate enough to gaze into the eye of a whale and felt the extraordinary feeling of the whale staring back, you know this to be the truth. Whales have an incredible presence about them, not only for their enormous size but also almost indescribable energy.
Tris and Dave Sheen run Whale Discoveries, a Tongan based humpback whale swimming company, offering everyday people like you and me a chance to interact and learn more about these fantastic creatures. In this episode, we find out what led the couple into the ocean lifestyle, the incredible ocean adventures they've experienced on their journey as well as what it's like to be in the water and have remarkable encounters with humpback whales.
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Underwater photography provides a chance to live vicariously through the eyes of the photographer or person immersed in the experience. Photographs allow us to relive moments. Our guest this episode produces images that enable the viewer a chance to step into his fins and imagine more clearly what it would feel like to be in the water with a multitude of different wildlife, from sharks to seals, whales and more.
Alex Kydd spends his days immersed in the oceans, capturing the beauty and variety of our ocean wonders. He specializes in underwater wildlife photography, and his work speaks for itself when it comes to showcasing the incredible moments he can capture while under the sea. Click Here to check out his work.
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This episode we pick up where we left off with Daniel Mann, Diving into more of his experiences and tales to share.
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The sport of spearfishing has become increasingly popular in the past 5-10 years, and with the evolution of smaller, high definition action cameras, so have the number of spearfishing videos. If you've ever searched for spearfishing videos online, then you've more than likely watched this episodes guest in action.
Daniel Mann is an Australian born bloke with a slightly twisted British accent currently residing in the UK. He specialises in creating spearfishing, and other ocean-related content, that illustrates the stories behind his incredible experiences. His storytelling ability makes the viewer feel engaged, and for any spearo or ocean lover, his videos create both a sensation of envy and inspiration.
I was lucky enough to catch up with Dan about his background, experiences and his journey into spearfishing videos. You'll have to excuse the first few minutes, and we started off talking about the reality of what happens after eating large quantities of beetroot. If you're unsure what I mean, then you'll understand within a few minutes of listening!
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Dolphins and whales truly are one of the oceans most precious creatures. Merely being in the presence of these leviathans from the deep brings about a sense of humility and calmness. It's no surprise that people are drawn to and fascinated by these creatures and one of those such people is Dr Fredrik Christiansen.
In this episode, we focus on Dr Christiansen's research work into human impacts on marine mammals, in particular, baleen whales. We discuss what drew him towards studying whales, what challenges he has faced, what he has discovered during his work as well as some incredible experience with whales.
If you love hearing about whales then this is the episode for you!
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For everyone that's spent time on the water, we know how important it is to protect ourselves from the sun. But do we stop and think what ingredients make up regular sunscreens? Or what effects sunscreen has on our oceans?
We catch up with Sunbutter co-founders Tom Hiney and Sacha Guggenheimer to talk everything sunscreen. For the past five years, Tom and Sach have been on an epic journey creating their brand of reef-safe sunscreen, Sunbutter.
We discuss the early days of making small-batch sunscreens, the ups and downs of trying to get a small business off the ground as well as valuable information about the nasty stuff found in regular sunscreen.
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Bordered by the Great Barrier Reef and the island arcs of Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and New Caledonia, the Coral Sea contains the highest area of high-biodiversity coral reef remaining in the world.
Our guest is one of the most skilled and widely traveled ecotourism professionals in the Indo-Pacific region, with a strong background in small ship adventure cruising and a PhD in coral reef ecology from James Cook University. His passion for the reefs, islands and people of the South-Pacific is tangible. That passion drives the development of the Coral Sea Foundation as a platform for delivering his vision for sustainable reef management and the ultimate marine ecotourism experience.
This episode, we dive into the life of Dr Andy Lewis. From growing up around the ocean to diving in some of the most pristine coral reefs in the world, Andy has genuinely had some incredible experiences, and he openly shares these stories. After being immersed in the coral triangle and Melanesia and realising the significance of the coral reefs in this region, he decided to take action to safeguard these natural wonders and formed the Coral Sea Foundation in 2017.
We discuss coral stress and the impacts of climate change on reef systems, how we can have a positive effect on the reef, the need to switch over to renewable energy sources as well as briefly touching on plastics in the ocean. We talk about the Sea Women of Melanesia Program, run by the Coral Sea Foundation. The program empowers indigenous women with scuba diving and marine science skills so they can take an active role in creating and monitoring marine protected areas on their own coral reefs.
This episode is jammed packed with jewels of knowledge and insights into the Coral Sea, how fragile it is, and why it's too precious to lose. I had a fantastic time sitting down to chat with Andy and felt energised from hearing the stories he had to share
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What happens when you run out of fingers to count the Mantarays dancing around you? Or how do you describe the carpet of king penguins and half a million Antarctic fur seal pups surrounding you on a South Georgian beach? We find out this week when we chat to ocean wanderer, salty tour guide and downright legend Jeremy Taylor.
We discuss interactions with marine life and the emotions provoked by such experiences before touching on family ties, natural connections and plastics in our oceans.
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In this weeks episode, we chat to surf photographer Ren Mcgann. Ren is based in Margaret River, Western Australia and fulfils his passion for the ocean by capturing stunning images of big waves and the surfers that risk their backs for the thrill of the ride.
From working on the ocean to staring into the barrel of giant waves, we discuss what inspired him to live the salty life, as well as the challenges he's faced thus far.
Ren's imagery is nothing short of remarkable, and it was a privilege to be able to share part of his story, so please check out his Instagram, or visit his website.
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In this weeks episode, we chat to a couple of lifestyle sailors from their home upon the sea, Don Quijote. Jana and Beef are a pair of salty sea folk living out their dreams, sailing wherever the breeze carries them.
From Zero to Hero, we discuss what inspired them to live life aboard the sea, as well as what has been their most significant hurdles to overcome thus far. We chat about learning the ropes, surfing, photography and more.
I'd highly recommend checking out their YouTube, or you can check out their Instagram.
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In this episode, we chat to Aimee Jan, a professional underwater photographer. Aimee has an incredible passion for marine life and her love for the ocean shines through her images.
Beginning her ocean journey in New Zealand, Aimee developed an early fascination with whales. This enchantment has led her to seek out an array of unbelievable encounters, and we touch on some of the most memorable experiences.
We discuss the challenges of underwater photography and what it takes to get " That Shot."If you'd like to check out Aimee's breath-taking work, you can follow her on Instagram.
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In this episode, we have a great chat with Greg Pickering.
Starting as a youngster gazing into the deep blue, Greg developed a fascination with the ocean which has led him to win multiple spearfishing competitions and professional abalone diving.
Greg's love for the ocean and diving has taken him around Australia and the world searching for large fish and new experiences.
He openly shares his experiences with shark attacks and how it's changed his values and what he finds most important in life.
We chat about the challenges of always being in the water and how his deep love for the ocean keeps calling him back.
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In this episode, we chat to Viktor Reshetniak, a Ukrainian world-class free diver from living in the Philippines.
We chat about what sparked his initial curiosity, what it took to achieve his goals, and what has led him to reach a depth of 100m during competition. Viktor shares the feelings and emotions of deep diving and a valuable outlook on his training and time in the water.
We dive into the evolution of the sport and what the future holds. In most sports, you hear the words "90% mental, 10% physical". Never has this been truer than when talking about freediving.
Touching on nutrition and life as a freediving instructor, Viktor informs us of where we can seek out courses.
Cool, calm and collected. Those words perfectly describe the softy spoken Ukrainian, and even when touching on the subject of shallow water blackout, there is no sense of doubt of uncertainly in his words.
When freediving, always remember that the number one thing you must always do is never dive alone.
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In this week’s episode, we chat to Andre Rerekura. Andre is an incredible water-man living in Exmouth, Western Australia.
From pearl diving to underwater videography, he's not only made a living from the ocean but also experienced the incredible wonders the sea has to offer.
He shares what drew him to the ocean, as well as the evolution of his ocean lifestyle. We chat about commercial diving, a recent trip to Raja Ampat, the presence of plastics in the Archipelago and what everyone can do to reduce the plastic tide, shallow water blackout and more.
Andres passion for the ocean shines through the stories he has to share.
If you are interested in knowing more about Andre or his work you can visit his website and on Instagram.
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