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The BiG Scuba Podcast

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Marine Conservation
Scuba Diving
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North Norfolk Chalk Reef
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Ocean Conservation
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The BiG Scuba Podcast is a new, independent podcast dedicated to all things diving and ocean related. Its hosted by two friends, Ian, and Gemma. Our aim is to provide a light hearted podcast for all levels of divers and also non-divers with a view to encouraging the non-divers to consider entering the water. We hope to bring you current dive and marine related news and information with the added B... more

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Latest Episodes

This week, the BiG Scuba Duo, Gemma and Ian bring a roving report from their Sept 2025 trip to Seahouses and diving around the Farne Islands off the North East coast of the UK.

Our local dive centre  Christal Seas Scuba Norwich organised the trip u... more

Episode 210 – Our Adventures in Lundy and Under Swanage Pier

This week, the BiG Scuba Duo, Gemma and Ian, along with Scuba Honey, head to Ilfracombe to board the Barbara B with Lundy Diving for some unforgettable underwater adventures with the play... more

The BiG Scuba Duo, Gemma and Ian report live from their road trip to Seahouses, Northumberland and diving adventures around the Farne Islands with Serentiy Farne Island Boat Tours farneislandstours.co.uk/

They also visit diverstime... more

The BiG Scuba Duo, Gemma and Ian chat to Barry McGill.  Barry McGill is a deep wreck photographer and CCR instructor trainer with Indepth Technical. His main area of focus is exploration of deep-water shipwrecks around the Irish coastline, and he has... more

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Recent Guests

Barry McGill
Technical diver and underwater photographer
Indepth Technical Diving
Episode: Episode 208 Barry McGill Technical Diver & Deep Wreck Photographer
James Neal
A passionate diver and brand ambassador
Narked at 90
Episode: Episode 207 James Neal Technical Diver & Brand Ambassador
Stuart Douglas
Health and Safety Officer for Cambridge University and ex-Royal Naval Clearance Diver
Cambridge University
Episode: Episode 206 Stuart Douglas Mine Clearance Diver
Hollie Teggart
Scuba diving instructor and maritime archaeology student
University of Southampton
Episode: Episode 205 Hollie Teggart Sidemount & Technical Diver
Dominic Robinson
Deep wreck diver with over 30 years of diving experience and a popular YouTube channel
Deep Wreck Diver
Episode: Episode 204 Dominic Robinson Deep Wreck Diver
Emma Brian
Therapeutic Counsellor, IDC Staff Instructor
Dive Confident
Episode: Episode 203 Emma Brian Dive Confident
Rob Colley
Founder of Thrival Instinct and former specialist military operator.
Thrival Instinct
Episode: Episode 202 Rob Colley Thrival Instinct
Simon Mills
Owner of HMHS Britannic and author of Inside the Britannic
Episode: Episode 201 Simon Mills Inside the Britannic
Rob Hinton
Owner of Holdfast Elite Limited, ex-Royal Navy Mine Clearance Diver, and experienced commercial diver
Holdfast Elite Limited
Episode: Episode 200 Rob Hinton Hold Fast Challenges

Hosts

Ian
Co-host with a passion for diving and marine conservation. He actively engages with guests and fosters informative discussions around diving techniques, safety, and ocean health.
Gemma
Co-host who encourages inclusivity in diving and promotes mental health awareness in the diving community. She contributes broadly to discussions on safety and conservation.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Keep up the good work guys

    Hi Guys, I regularly listen to your podcasts, today was episode 199.

    I agree with the comments about getting younger people to take up the sport, there are so many different things young people can choose today. The dive show could have a special feature for our ‘seal’ divers.

    As a DM at a local diver training centre , Dream Divers based in Rotherham ( no where near the sea) I too often see people qualify on OW and then they don’t dive again.

    A lot of time, effort and cost goes into gettin... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Davediver1
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Keep up the good work guys

    Hi Guys, I regularly listen to your podcasts, I’ve not listened to everyone as I’ve not been listening to podcasts for too long, but I have kept up with the latest ones. I listened to ep192 today. It was interesting to listen to how diving can be promoted and how some other hobbies get traction on some socials more effectively than others. I follow a number of people on you tube and it’s not unusual for them to have 10,000”s of followers, and I’m not really sure that diving in the UK has the sam... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Davediver1
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Amazing people amazing content

    Started from the beginning and now on episode 100. Amazing content and love listening thank you so much. I’ve learnt a lot and maybe one day I’ll have something to share 😍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jinxzy13
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great Podcast!

    A really enjoyable podcast, Gemma and Ian are very genuine and down to earth - their passion for life above and below the surface shows in every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BenP1980
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Great diving podcast. Each episode is based around an interview and the guests are usually really interesting. They come from a wide variety of marine-related backgrounds, so the talk is relevant to diving and interesting to divers but it's not endless chat about dive kit, techniques, locations, etc. But they do still talk about diving too. Also, they manage to avoid any bias towards any particular training agency, which is very refreshing. Recommended podcast for any diver.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    The Running Dive
    3 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the engaging and relatable banter between the hosts, which makes diving topics accessible to both divers and non-divers.
Many find the content informative and inspiring, commenting positively about the inclusion of mental health discussions alongside diving.
Some reviewers note challenges with audio quality in a few episodes, but continue to support the overall direction and goals of the show.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 206 Stuart Douglas Mine Clearance Diver
Q: Do you have any advice on how to stay calm during a panicking situation underwater?
You have to basically just take a stop, have a word with yourself and figure the problem out. Panic will compound it and the problem will just get worse.
Episode 206 Stuart Douglas Mine Clearance Diver
Q: You mentioned that the job of a mine clearance diver has expanded. Can you elaborate on that?
The job has expanded in different areas. There's a lot more support from UK Special Forces units, and more autonomous work with ROVs and unmanned units.
Episode 206 Stuart Douglas Mine Clearance Diver
Q: What was a pointless task?
A pointless task was get you up at two o'clock in the morning, run down to the end of the island, gauge your sets to see what the pressure is, run back and go to bed.
Episode 206 Stuart Douglas Mine Clearance Diver
Q: So, to start things off, we like to get things going with asking you what does being under the water mean to you?
It was a career for me. I spent 15 years in the Navy as a clearance diver.
Episode 208 Barry McGill Technical Diver & Deep Wreck Photographer
Q: What would you put on a billboard visible to the whole world?
An image from one of the shipwrecks at Malinhead, showcasing the beauty and history lying beneath the sea.

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2. James Neal
3. Stuart Douglas
4. Hollie Teggart
5. Dominic Robinson
6. Emma Brian
7. Rob Colley
8. Simon Mills

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