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The Great Dive Podcast

Brando & James
Scuba Diving
Cave Diving
Technical Diving
Diving Safety
Manscaped
Underwater Photography
Great Lakes
The Last Dive
Shadow Divers
Dave Shaw
Ice Diving
Bushman's Hole
Diving Equipment
World War II
U-869
Decompression Sickness
Recreational Diving
Dive Safety
David Shaw
Diving

Grab your logbooks and gather around as James and Brando chat about your favorite subject and theirs, scuba diving. Each episode, these guys will share with each other an interesting and relevant story, tale, adventure or experience from under, in or on the water. It’s just like hanging out with a couple of cool buddies at the dive shop, on the dock or at the pub. Listen, learn and have fun with J... more

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The boys wrap up International Cave Diving Month with some final words. What can the recreational diving community learn from the Cave Diving community? Have a listen!

What possibly could be the downside of focusing education on quantity vs focusing on the quality of the education? This week the boys explore the idea of a quantity vs. quality approach to educating the scuba world. Have a listen!

This week the boys sit down and talk about Jamesy’s recent visit to Florida for the NSS-CDS International Cave Diving Conference. So, I guess it is officially Cave Month. Ol’ Jamesy’s presentation was a philosophical look at the difference between ca... more

The boys give their final thoughts on the Maldives Cave Diving Incident.

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Gareth Locke
Founder/host of The Humid Diver, expert in dive safety and human factors
The Humid Diver
Episode: The Great Dive Podcast - Episode 458 - Good Divers Bad Decisions
Kevin Sheard
Board member of Warfighter Scuba
Warfighter Scuba
Episode: Episode 445 - TBIFF2026
Stephanie Gandulla
Maritime archaeologist and resource protection coordinator for NOAA's Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
NOAA's Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Episode: Episode 445 - TBIFF2026
Rachel Lance
Author of 'Chamber Divers' and diving engineer
Engineer for the US Navy
Episode: Episode 432 - Oxygen 8 Rachel Lance Interview
Valerie Taylor
Ocean cinematographer and shark activist
Episode: Episode 422- Valerie Taylor, Jaws, and The Meaning of Life
David Shaw
A renowned cave diver, known for his record-setting deep dives
Episode: The Great Dive Podcast - Episode 410 - David Shaw 3 Batman and Robin
Ben Bos
Training director for UTD Scuba Diving
UTD Scuba Diving
Episode: The Great Dive Podcast - Episode 391 - TGDP Goes CCR
Captain Ryan
Captain of the Discovery, diving charters expert
Isle Royale Charters
Episode: Episode 381 -Interview On Gitcheegumee
Michael Menduno
A journalist, editor, and founder of Aquacore magazine
Episode: Episode 379 -Out of Gas On The Speigel Grove

Hosts

James Mott
Host of The Great Dive Podcast
Brandon Schwartz
Host of The Great Dive Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 488 ratings
  • Media

    Episode 459 - Brando:

    Can the media use adjectives once the DOW is over 50K? I think I heard you use an adjective today. 😜

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ohfish
    United Statesa month ago
  • Unfollowed on first episode

    Subscribed and unsubscribed within three minutes. I had high hopes based on a UTD referral, but listening to grown adults spend several minutes joking about shaved balls told me everything I needed to know. I’m looking for content from mature, serious dive professionals—not people who never outgrew a Beavis-and-Butthead phase. I would never sign up to dive with people like this but, hey, if that kind of humor is your thing, you may enjoy it—but it’s very much not for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    finsonfeet
    United States6 months ago
  • Do Not Recommend

    I do not recommend this show if you wear split fins, take life too seriously, and hate Arnold Schwarzenegger impressions.

    I especially don’t recommend the pee fog!

    I DO, however, recommend this show for anyone who loves diving. As a newbie diver I have learned a lot from their in-depth conversations about diving based on real life stories from around the world as well as their own experiences. Topics that were only barely touched on in my open water dive class have been discussed in greater det... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elystrations
    United States9 months ago
  • Cave month is the best

    I am listening to The Great Dive Podcast here im Switzerland. My favorite month is the cave dive month. Nice how you speak up and call out the industry and its stupid low level instructors. I enjoy you humor and super informative content. Keep it up and continue being your authentic selfs. Cheers out of the swiss mountains.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike Basler (BAM)
    Switzerland10 months ago
  • Ultra Ballistic Show!

    I got hooked with the David Shaw experience. Now I’m listening to the series from the beginning, really enjoying it. There’s a lot of knowledge and entertainment to be glean from this podcast. Really well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MUSE435
    United States10 months ago

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Many fans value the accountability and discussion of training standards, even when controversial.
The show blends sharp dive‑industry critique with humor, making serious topics approachable.
Hosts balance controversy with practical takeaways for safer diving practices.
Audience notes the hosts' deep dive knowledge and candid style as standout qualities.
Listener feedback repeatedly mentions learning from real incidents and case studies.

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#210
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The Great Dive Podcast - Episode 461 - Summer Splash
Q: All right. Andrew, I have a couple of questions for you.
The discussion highlights how Great Lakes diving blends personal history with global appeal, noting that while the cold water and challenging conditions can be intimidating, the wrecks' preservation, ease of access to certain sites, and the historical context make them uniquely compelling.
The Great Dive Podcast - Episode 336 - ColdMiser ReRelease
Q: What is the correct requirement for the minimum number of participants for an ice dive?
You need six participants, including divers and safety divers.
The Great Dive Podcast - Episode 336 - ColdMiser ReRelease
Q: When choosing the ice diving site, what should the diver utilize?
Utilize prior knowledge of the intended site.
The Great Dive Podcast - Episode 336 - ColdMiser ReRelease
Q: Ice diving can be safely enjoyed by anyone. What is the correct condition?
An advanced diver who's been trained can safely undertake ice diving.
Episode 377 - Excalibur and the Lady of the Lakes
Q: What keeps you motivated along the way?
I don't have that problem; I'm underwater and it's always the best feeling.

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What is The Great Dive Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two veteran divers host a candid and often provocative look at scuba diving culture, safety, training, and industry practices. Episodes routinely dissect high-profile incidents, critique certification pipelines, and examine how marketing, incentives, and human factors shape real-world outcomes in the diving world. Humor and sharp takes blend with practical safety lessons, making it engaging for both active divers and industry stakeholders who want critical insights, accountability, and clearer paths to safer training and deeper understanding of gear, risks, and decision-making.

Noteworthy traits include a willingness to challenge traditional agencies and profit-driven dynamics, a strong focus on safety culture and human factors, and a bala... more

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3. Counter-Errorism in Diving: Applying Human Factors to Diving
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5. The BiG Scuba Podcast

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2. Kevin Sheard
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