
The world's dedicated freediving podcast. Longform interviews with the deepest humans on Earth.
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 181 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

Marco Altini is a scientist, developer and athletic coach who’s work centres on the intersection of health, technology, and human performance.
In 2012 he founded HRV4 Training, a mobile platform that revolutionised physiological tracking by becoming... more
Olavi Paananen is a Finnish entrepreneur who recently broke the CMAS World Record for freediving under ice, without a wetsuit.
In this episode we discuss:
Olavi lives in Espoo and was born in Iisalmi, Finland.
Donny also used to live in Finland!
O... more
Kalamata Freedivers is a freediving school and training facility located in Kalamata Greece, run by Nejc Likar and Nikos Gkagkanis.
In this episode we discuss:
Today we are talking with Nejc Likar from Slovenia and Nikos Gkagkanis from Greece.
Nejc... more
William Trubridge is one of the most celebrated freedivers of all time, achieving multiple world records, winning multiple world championships and diving 102m in CNF (No Fins).
In this episode we discuss:
William appeared first on Episode #69 of Th... more
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Just getting into this sport, so lovely to immerse myself in the wonderful world of free diving. Great guests, great content. Thanks Donny.
into the world of freediving!
I have only just started listening to Freedive Cafe this year (2023) and have been listening to every episode from the start. Donny is a very talented and engaging interviewer. The interviews always sound like a chat between old friends with the added bonus of learning some really interesting things- about the people, about freediving, and about life and living. I’m only a beginner and still very new to freediving but listening to this podcast has given me a great insight and I gave learnt so mu... more
Great podcast, thanks Donny!
The perfect way to feel part of and keep in touch with the international freediving community.
A truly fantastic resource for the freediving community. Donny Mac has a talent for asking great questions to some of the most interesting and adventurous people you’ll ever hear, talking about a wide range of topics that will make you a more complete freediver and human being.
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This longform interview series centers on freediving, featuring elite athletes, scientists, coaches, and remarkable personal journeys. Episodes commonly explore training philosophy, breath control, mental resilience, safety, and the culture of freediving across global communities. Guests often share practical tips, scientific insights, and candid stories—from overcoming personal adversity to navigating governance, ethics, and competition—delivering a thoughtful blend of technical depth and human curiosity. Notable strengths include extended conversations that uncover everyday realities behind record dives, a strong sense of community, and a knack for pairing rigorous discussion with accessible storytelling. Potential listeners should find m... more
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Recent guests on The Freedive Cafe Podcast include:
1. William Trubridge
2. Jack Webb
3. Martin McPhilimey
4. Pedro Tapia
5. Lisa Davidsson
6. Nataliia Zharkova
7. Zsófia Törőcsik
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