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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
Photography

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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Latest Episodes

This week Jamesy and Brando go back in time to Jan 2026 to the Thunder Bay International Film Festival. Join us as we sit down with Cal Straub and Kathy Johnson and discuss some not so usual parts of diving the Great Lakes.

The Great Dive Podcast - Episode 473 - The Great Dive Podcast Is Not For Everyone by Brando & James

WARNING!! This podcast contains NAUGHTY language!! If your ears are too sensitive, if you are easily offended, if you need a safe space, if you are confused and require ridiculous pronouns to be used by people to address you, if you are thin skinned ... more

This week the boys get back to complaining. Not complaining themselves but have a conversation about it and what it's all worth. And Brando tells his favorite joke, but it has a moral to the story.

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Recent Guests

Brian Paselli
US Army veteran and participant in Warfighter scuba program
Warfighter Scuba program participant
Episode: Episode 470 - TBIFF WarFighter
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

Hosts

James Mott
Host of the dive-focused talk show with a reputation for candid perspectives and storytelling.
Brandon Schwartz
Co-host and partner in crime, known for humor, insightful commentary, and focus on safety culture.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 503 ratings
  • It’s a great show, and I

    It’s nice to look forward to James and Brando talking about diving every week, I look forward to cave month. As a public safety diver myself, I would ask that they talk more public safety diving and how it can be brought out of the 1990’s and into the 2020’s.

    That would be my only suggestion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I Dive
    United States8 days ago
  • Top Class Diving Bros

    Love it all! You guys are real and say it how it is. People need to know the ins n outs and motivations why certain things are done for us and to us.

    Your main points boil down to health, safety and all the bs around it. Keep up the good work with your touch o claws!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marko Diver
    United Kingdom15 days ago
  • Keep on complaining!

    If you are a newly certified diver and want to keep learning as a diver you must listen to this podcast. it's no exaggeration to say it may just save your life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ughinca
    United States15 days ago
  • Love the whining, but…

    Love your topics, passion. Could do without all the JCs and GDs. During one of your recent whining episodes actually had to shut it off - you probably don’t even notice during your discussions but the abuse of those 2 phrases gets old, unnecessary, and quite frankly offensive. You guys are great but wish this was important to you, too.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    nobubblesnomore
    United States18 days ago
  • Pretty Obnoxious

    All that diving clearly washed away any trace of class—good scuba content, totally ruined by trash talk and bad language.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    M.Gibson
    United Statesa month ago

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Fans appreciate deep dives into safety culture and training philosophy.
Many cite the show as a go-to for learning about real-world diving risk and mentorship.
Listeners praise the hosts' balance of humor and hard facts.

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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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A candid, humor-forward show that blends dive history, safety culture, and hands-on training philosophy with personal stories from the diving world. Hosts critique industry practices, explore mentorship and deliberate practice, and highlight how mindset shifts and smarter training can improve safety and enjoyment. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on real-world experience, open critique of certification culture, and a memorable mix of technical insight with entertaining banter that keeps listeners engaged whether they're new to diving or seasoned pros. A standout feature is the ongoing emphasis on education, safety culture, and community mentorship, often amplified by guest perspectives from veterans, NOAA/marine-science stakehold... more

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2. Gareth Locke
3. Kevin Sheard
4. Stephanie Gandulla
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7. David Shaw
8. Ben Bos

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