The BiG Scuba Podcast

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  Episode 235 – Mark Walker of Dive Admin 31.08.2026 50min

  In this episiode Gemma and Ian chat to Mark Walker, a former UK dive instructor now based in Thailand and the founder of Dive Admin. Mark shares his journey from learning to dive in Malta and becoming an instructor, to combining his diving experience with his background in technology to create software designed specifically for dive centres. We talk about the challenges of running a dive centre, going paperless, managing bookings, students, staff and boat lists, and how technology – including AI – could help make dive operations more efficient. Plus, Mark tells us about diving in Thailand, what gets him out of his comfort zone, and why he would fill a billboard with underwater footage to inspire the next generation of divers. A fascinating conversation combining diving, technology and the business behind the dive industry. Find out more about Dive Admin: diveadmin.com The BiG Scuba Podcast is proudly supported by Narked at 90 – "Beyond Technical." Whether you're new to diving or thinking about moving into tech, they can help guide you with the best kit and advice. 💬 We'd love your feedback! Leave us a ★★★★★ review, share with your dive buddies, and get in touch via our socials or at mailto:[email protected]   👉 Check out our affiliate links and stores:Circular & Co – use our code BIGSCUBA Insta360 Store – use our code BIGSCUBAWaterhaul link Stream to Sea McConks - use our code THEBIGSCUBA2026 Amazon Store Patreon – support the show and keep us diving!Auto-Trail - Discover the new collection from the UK's leading motorhome and campervan manufacturer.   📲 Follow us on socials: Instagram: @thebigscuba Facebook: @thebigscuba LinkedIn: Ian 🦈 Last 🌐 Website: www.thebigscuba.com   🎧 Listen to The BiG Scuba Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and all major platforms. ISSN: 2752-6127  
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  Episode 234 Autumn Blum Stream2Sea 31.08.2026 1t 58min

  In this episode of The BiG Scuba Podcast, Gemma and Ian catch up with a former guest, Autum Blum. She is the founder of Stream2Sea and a passionate diver, cosmetic chemist and ocean advocate. Autumn shares the story behind Stream2Sea and the moment a dive in Palau made her question what we were putting into our oceans through sunscreens, shampoos and personal care products. We chat about reef-safe claims, aquatic toxicity, marine-friendly ingredients, sustainable packaging and why reading the ingredients on your sunscreen really matters. Autumn also talks about her passion for diving, shark diving, technical diving, the Women Divers Hall of Fame and her hopes to experience UK cold-water diving. A fascinating conversation about diving, science and protecting the water we love. Whether you are already a diver, a keen snorkeler or simply curious about exploring beneath the surface, this episode is packed with inspiration and a reminder of why we love the ocean and the amazing community that surrounds it. If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, leave us a review and share The BiG Scuba Podcast with your dive buddies. Your support helps us continue sharing inspiring stories from the underwater world. Stream2Sea are offering a 20% discount on all purchases up until 13 September 2026 by using the code BIGSCUBA and after that 10% discount. You can access the following sites : Europe https://stream2sea.net/ USA/Worldwide https://stream2sea.com/ The BiG Scuba Podcast is proudly supported by Narked at 90 – "Beyond Technical." Whether you're new to diving or thinking about moving into tech, they can help guide you with the best kit and advice. 💬 We'd love your feedback! Leave us a ★★★★★ review, share with your dive buddies, and get in touch via our socials or at mailto:[email protected]   👉 Check out our affiliate links and stores:Circular & Co – use our code BIGSCUBA Insta360 Store – use our code BIGSCUBAWaterhaul link Stream to Sea McConks - use our code THEBIGSCUBA2026 Amazon Store Patreon – support the show and keep us diving!Auto-Trail - Discover the new collection from the UK's leading motorhome and campervan manufacturer.   📲 Follow us on socials: Instagram: @thebigscuba Facebook: @thebigscuba LinkedIn: Ian 🦈 Last 🌐 Website: www.thebigscuba.com   🎧 Listen to The BiG Scuba Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and all major platforms. ISSN: 2752-6127
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  Episode 233 UK Diving: Norfolk to Northumberland, there and back again by Ian and Gemma 19.08.2026 44min

  This week Gemma and Ian take you on location for a proper UK diving adventure! We kick things off with a shore dive at East Runton on the North Norfolk coast, exploring the famous chalk reef in around 20°C water, before heading north to the Farne Islands for three days and six dives. Join us in the Farne Islands as we explore Northern Hares, Longstone Gullys, Blue Caps, The Hopper and Gun Rock, with plenty of marine life along the way – including lobsters, crabs, dogfish, anemones, wrasse, seals, puffins and even a porpoise! We chat about changing tides and currents, the importance of having an experienced skipper, our favourite moments from the trip and why this could be our best Farne Islands trip yet. Plus, we talk about diving with family, the appeal of UK diving and why Seahouses and the Farne Islands are well worth a visit for divers and non-divers alike. 🎧 Dive in and join us on the adventure! The BiG Scuba Podcast is proudly supported by Narked at 90 – "Beyond Technical." Whether you're new to diving or thinking about moving into tech, they can help guide you with the best kit and advice.   Other links from the podcast: Christal Seas Scuba Dive Shop – Farne Islands and UK diving trips Serenity Boat Tours – Farne Islands boat trips Sovereign Dving – The dive company we used for our Farne Islands trip Have you dived the Farne Islands? What is your favourite dive site? Get in touch and let us know! 💬 We'd love your feedback! Leave us a ★★★★★ review, share with your dive buddies, and get in touch via our socials or at mailto:[email protected]   👉 Check out our affiliate links and stores:Circular & Co – use our code BIGSCUBA Insta360 Store – use our code BIGSCUBAWaterhaul link Stream to Sea McConks - use our code THEBIGSCUBA2026 Amazon Store Patreon – support the show and keep us diving!Auto-Trail - Discover the new collection from the UK's leading motorhome and campervan manufacturer.   📲 Follow us on socials: Instagram: @thebigscuba Facebook: @thebigscuba LinkedIn: Ian 🦈 Last 🌐 Website: www.thebigscuba.com   🎧 Listen to The BiG Scuba Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and all major platforms. ISSN: 2752-6127
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  Episode 232 Scoobs Snorkel Fest 2026 04.08.2026 1t 9min

  In this episode of The BiG Scuba Podcast, Gemma and Ian head to Scoobs Snorkel Fest 2026 at Divers Time, West Lake, Long Eaton, for a fantastic day celebrating snorkeling, scuba diving and the incredible UK diving community. From meeting fellow divers and exploring the lakeside festival atmosphere to taking to the water themselves, this is a fun, behind-the-scenes look at one of the UK's growing dive events. The episode features an entertaining conversation with adventurer Andy Torbet, fresh from his spectacular skydive into the lake, as he shares his passion for adventure, cave diving, fitness and why snorkeling is the perfect introduction to the underwater world. We also catch up with the Divers Time team to hear how the event came together and why creating opportunities for people to experience diving is so important for the future of the sport. Along the way, we discuss the latest diving news, celebrate achievements within the diving community, and reflect on another memorable day spent connecting with divers of all ages and experience levels. Whether you are already a diver, a keen snorkeler or simply curious about exploring beneath the surface, this episode is packed with inspiration and a reminder of why we love the ocean and the amazing community that surrounds it. If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, leave us a review and share The BiG Scuba Podcast with your dive buddies. Your support helps us continue sharing inspiring stories from the underwater world. Take a look at this UK Dive Site :DiversTime Website Contact them to book a dive : 07584302649 Scoobs 07943673162 Lou Email: [email protected] The BiG Scuba Podcast is proudly supported by Narked at 90 – "Beyond Technical." Whether you're new to diving or thinking about moving into tech, they can help guide you with the best kit and advice. 💬 We'd love your feedback! Leave us a ★★★★★ review, share with your dive buddies, and get in touch via our socials or at mailto:[email protected]   👉 Check out our affiliate links and stores:Circular & Co – use our code BIGSCUBA Insta360 Store – use our code BIGSCUBAWaterhaul link Stream to Sea McConks - use our code THEBIGSCUBA2026 Amazon Store Patreon – support the show and keep us diving!Auto-Trail - Discover the new collection from the UK's leading motorhome and campervan manufacturer.   📲 Follow us on socials: Instagram: @thebigscuba Facebook: @thebigscuba LinkedIn: Ian 🦈 Last 🌐 Website: www.thebigscuba.com   🎧 Listen to The BiG Scuba Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and all major platforms. ISSN: 2752-6127
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  Episode 231 Nicholas Harvey USA Today Bestselling Author 20.07.2026 1t 53min

  What happens when a fear of the ocean turns into a passion for scuba diving, a life in Grand Cayman and an eighteen-book adventure series?   In Episode 231, we chat with Nicholas Harvey, indie author, scuba diver and former NASCAR engineering manager. Nicholas shares his journey from being nervous of what lay beneath the surface to becoming a Divemaster and tech diver, and how his experiences underwater inspired his AJ Bailey mystery adventure series.   We talk diving, wrecks, writing, life in Grand Cayman, underwater statues, the people and experiences that inspire his stories, and how diving can completely change the direction of your life.   A fascinating conversation about adventure, creativity, changing careers and following your passions. If you love diving and a great story, this is one you won't want to miss.   Link to my website: https://www.harveybooks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNick/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caymannick/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nicholasharveyauthor   The BiG Scuba Podcast is proudly supported by Narked at 90 – "Beyond Technical." Whether you're new to diving or thinking about moving into tech, they can help guide you with the best kit and advice. 💬 We'd love your feedback! Leave us a ★★★★★ review, share with your dive buddies, and get in touch via our socials or at mailto:[email protected]   👉 Check out our affiliate links and stores:Circular & Co – use our code BIGSCUBA Insta360 Store – use our code BIGSCUBAWaterhaul link Stream to Sea McConks - use our code THEBIGSCUBA2026 Amazon Store Patreon – support the show and keep us diving!Auto-Trail - Discover the new collection from the UK's leading motorhome and campervan manufacturer.   📲 Follow us on socials: Instagram: @thebigscuba Facebook: @thebigscuba LinkedIn: Ian 🦈 Last 🌐 Website: www.thebigscuba.com   🎧 Listen to The BiG Scuba Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and all major platforms. ISSN: 2752-6127
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  Episode 230 Dave Mason Cave Crawler 06.07.2026 1t 48min

  Ian and Gemma are joined by David Mason, a passionate recreational diver, experienced caver and long-time listener of the podcast. David takes us on a fascinating journey from exploring some of the UK's most impressive cave systems to discovering the incredible world of scuba diving. He shares how a life-changing health diagnosis inspired him to finally pursue a dream he'had held since childhood, proving that determination and the right support can help overcome even the biggest obstacles. During the episode we discuss how decades of caving across Mendip, South Wales and Derbyshire helped shape his approach to diving. The remarkable story of overcoming a rare cancer diagnosis and why scuba diving became such an important part of his recovery and outlook on life. UK wreck diving, including the history behind wrecks and why understanding their stories adds so much to every dive. Diving some of Europe's iconic sites, including the Zenobia in Cyprus and unforgettable encounters with critically endangered Angel Sharks in Lanzarote. David's growing passion for underwater photography, filming marine life and capturing the incredible wildlife found around the UK coastline. His favourite dive locations, advice for new divers, thoughts on progressing to Dive Master, and why staying curious and continually learning makes diving so rewarding. This is an inspiring conversation about resilience, adventure, exploration and the incredible experiences that await beneath the surface. Whether you're a new diver, an experienced wreck enthusiast or simply love hearing great diving stories, this is an episode you won't want to miss. YouTube - https://youtube.com/@thecavecrawler?si=-08TeUYRMh6hFZgn Instagram @cavecrawler101 Blog- My story- My battle with Pseudomyxoma Peritonei-https://cavecrawlerstory.blogspot.com/2009/10/introduction.html?m=0 Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP) https://www.pseudomyxomasurvivor.org/ The BiG Scuba Podcast is proudly supported by Narked at 90 – "Beyond Technical." Whether you're new to diving or thinking about moving into tech, they can help guide you with the best kit and advice. 💬 We'd love your feedback! Leave us a ★★★★★ review, share with your dive buddies, and get in touch via our socials or at mailto:[email protected]   👉 Check out our affiliate links and stores:Circular & Co – use our code BIGSCUBA Insta360 Store – use our code BIGSCUBAWaterhaul link Stream to Sea McConks - use our code THEBIGSCUBA2026 Amazon Store Patreon – support the show and keep us diving!Auto-Trail - Discover the new collection from the UK's leading motorhome and campervan manufacturer. 📲 Follow us on socials: Instagram: @thebigscuba Facebook: @thebigscuba LinkedIn: Ian 🦈 Last 🌐 Website: www.thebigscuba.com 🎧 Listen to The BiG Scuba Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and all major platforms. ISSN: 2752-6127  
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  Episode 229 Emma Millen The Geordie Shores Diver 22.06.2026 1t 45min

  Ian and Gemma are joined by Emma, better known as @TheGeordieShoresDiver on TikTok. Emma is a freelance podcast producer and BBC radio presenter from the North East, but above all she's a passionate scuba diver. Having initially dived exclusively around the UK coastline, she quickly became fascinated by the incredible marine life, history and hidden treasures found beneath the waters on her doorstep. In this episode, Emma shares how she fell in love with UK diving and why she believes our coastline has so much to offer. We talk about the role social media plays in showcasing underwater adventures and how her TikTok channel has helped connect with others who share the same passion. Emma also explains why she is keen to encourage more young people, particularly women, to take up scuba diving and discover the beauty of Britain's seas for themselves. Along the way, we discuss why unforgettable experiences don't always require a passport or tropical destination. Join us for a fun, inspiring and thoroughly Geordie conversation with a diver who is proudly championing the UK's underwater world and helping to introduce a new generation to the sport we all love. Gemma and Ian also catch up on news and talk about a recent dive trip to , Springlakes https://diverstime.com/ and the upcoming Scoob and Snork Fest on the 25th July https://diverstime.com/try-dive-experience/ola/services/scoob-and-snork-fest-2026 The Auto-Trail Camper van is discussed https://www.auto-trail.co.uk/campervans/68xl/ and how its a great adventure vehicle. Ian has started his sidemount journey with https://www.facebook.com/scottsscubaservices under the instruction off Matt and Scott. The BiG Scuba Podcast is proudly supported by Narked at 90 – "Beyond Technical." Whether you're new to diving or thinking about moving into tech, they can help guide you with the best kit and advice. 💬 We'd love your feedback! Leave us a ★★★★★ review, share with your dive buddies, and get in touch via our socials or at mailto:[email protected]   👉 Check out our affiliate links and stores:Circular & Co – use our code BIGSCUBA Insta360 Store – use our code BIGSCUBAWaterhaul link Stream to Sea McConks - use our code THEBIGSCUBA2026 Amazon Store Patreon – support the show and keep us diving!Auto-Trail - Discover the new collection from the UK's leading motorhome and campervan manufacturer.   📲 Follow us on socials: Instagram: @thebigscuba Facebook: @thebigscuba LinkedIn: Ian 🦈 Last 🌐 Website: www.thebigscuba.com   🎧 Listen to The BiG Scuba Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and all major platforms. ISSN: 2752-6127
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  Episode 228 David Swain Beyond on Bar 09.06.2026 1t 46min

  In this episode, we sit down with David Swain, owner of Beyond One Bar — a family-run scuba diving business based in Leiston, Suffolk. And yes, we recorded on location at Sizewell beach from inside the Auto-Trail Expedition 68XL campervan overlooking the North Sea! David has been teaching people to dive since 1994 and has clocked up over 30 years as a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer. In this conversation, he shares his diving journey from the early days through to a life-changing relocation to Honduras and his eventual return to the UK, where he set up Beyond One Bar with his family in 2014. We talk scuba, open water swimming, life by the sea, and what it really means to build a dive business from the ground up and the philosophy behind the name Beyond One Bar. Find Beyond One Bar: 🌐 www.beyondonebar.com 📸 @beyondonebar on Instagram 📘 Beyond One Bar on Facebook   Gemma and Ian also catch up on news and talk about some other UK dive Sites, https://www.dudleydolphinbsac.com/ and the Netherton Reservoir and Springlakes https://diverstime.com/ and the upcoming Scoob and Snork Fest on the 25th July https://diverstime.com/try-dive-experience/ola/services/scoob-and-snork-fest-2026 The Auto-Trail Camper van is discussed https://www.auto-trail.co.uk/campervans/68xl/ and how its a great adventure vehicle. Gemma has had a diving medical at Midlands Dive Chamber https://www.midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/. Remember you can book in there for any level of Diving Medical and they are a specialist team. The public are being asked to give their views on a selection of wildlife, native to the UK, that will appear on the next series of banknotes in a consultation launched recently. Cast your vote here: https://app.keysurvey.co.uk/f/41844465/6049/   The BiG Scuba Podcast is proudly supported by Narked at 90 – "Beyond Technical." Whether you're new to diving or thinking about moving into tech, they can help guide you with the best kit and advice. 💬 We'd love your feedback! Leave us a ★★★★★ review, share with your dive buddies, and get in touch via our socials or at mailto:[email protected]   👉 Check out our affiliate links and stores:Circular & Co – use our code BIGSCUBA Insta360 Store – use our code BIGSCUBAWaterhaul link Stream to Sea McConks - use our code THEBIGSCUBA2026 Amazon Store Patreon – support the show and keep us diving!Auto-Trail - Discover the new collection from the UK's leading motorhome and campervan manufacturer.   📲 Follow us on socials: Instagram: @thebigscuba Facebook: @thebigscuba LinkedIn: Ian 🦈 Last 🌐 Website: www.thebigscuba.com   🎧 Listen to The BiG Scuba Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and all major platforms. ISSN: 2752-6127
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  Episode 227 Rod Macdonald Author & Shipwreck Explorer 18.05.2026 2t 18min

  In this episode, we chat with Rod Macdonald. Rod is an internationally renowned Scottish shipwreck explorer, undersea adventurer, maritime historian, TV personality and best-selling diving author with 13 books about shipwrecks and naval history, the culmination of a lifetime of diving. His beautifully illustrated books are the internationally accepted definitive guides to many world-famous dive locations. He is the author of Dive Scapa Flow, covering the German WWI High Seas Fleet shipwrecks scuttled in Scapa in 1919, Dive Truk Lagoon – the Japanese WWII Pacific shipwrecks, covering the 40 Japanese ships sent to the bottom of the Truk lagoon in Micronesia in February 1944 during a daring 2-day fast carrier raid by U.S. Task Force 58 aircraft codenamed Operation HAILSTONE. He is also the author of Dive Palau – the shipwrecks, the sunken legacy of the follow up Task Force 58 raid, Operation DESECRATE 1, just six weeks later – and a number of naval history books. Rod regularly appears on TV documetaries as a wreck expert, and as a patron of the British & Irleand Chapter of the Explorers Club of New York and has led a number of high profile Explorers Club flagged expeditions to survey shipwrecks around the world. He dived the feared Corryvreckan Whirlpool on the west coast of Scotland!   Website : https://rod-macdonald.com Books : https://amzn.eu/d/0bjAJ7m9   The BiG Scuba Podcast is proudly supported by Narked at 90 – "Beyond Technical." Whether you're new to diving or thinking about moving into tech, they can help guide you with the best kit and advice. 💬 We'd love your feedback! Leave us a ★★★★★ review, share with your dive buddies, and get in touch via our socials or at mailto:[email protected]   👉 Check out our affiliate links and stores:Circular & Co – use our code BIGSCUBA Insta360 Store – use our code BIGSCUBAWaterhaul link Stream to Sea McConks - use our code THEBIGSCUBA2026 Amazon Store Patreon – support the show and keep us diving!Auto-Trail - Discover the new collection from the UK's leading motorhome and campervan manufacturer.   📲 Follow us on socials: Instagram: @thebigscuba Facebook: @thebigscuba LinkedIn: Ian 🦈 Last 🌐 Website: www.thebigscuba.com   🎧 Listen to The BiG Scuba Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and all major platforms. ISSN: 2752-6127
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  Episode 226 Dan Frolec Author of "The Cave" 04.05.2026 1t 30min

  In this episode, we chat with Dan Frolec — diver, adventurer, entrepreneur, and author of The Cave, a gripping true story that blends scuba diving with real-life tragedy and injustice. Dan has been diving for over 30 years, exploring oceans across the globe. But one trip in 2002 to Croatia changed everything. What began as a routine sailing and diving holiday turned into a nightmare when a fellow diver was lost in an underwater cave. Soon after, Dan and a friend were falsely accused of murder and imprisoned, forced to fight for their freedom against shocking claims. Dan shares the story behind The Cave, the emotional toll of the incident, and how he found the strength to keep going. Beyond the book, we also dive into Dan's life journey — from a high-level corporate career in Prague to quitting it all and moving to Bali for a different way of life. Today, he runs his own advisory business, created a fitness programme, and continues to pursue his love for diving, freediving, and adventure. A powerful episode about resilience, truth, and the unexpected paths life can take. Links: Website: www.danfrolec.com Instagram: @danfrolec LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danfrolec/ Book: The Cave – The True Story of Two Mysterious Deaths in an Underwater Labyrinth   The BiG Scuba Podcast is proudly supported by Narked at 90 – "Beyond Technical." Whether you're new to diving or thinking about moving into tech, they can help guide you with the best kit and advice. 💬 We'd love your feedback! Leave us a ★★★★★ review, share with your dive buddies, and get in touch via our socials or at mailto:[email protected]   👉 Check out our affiliate links and stores:Circular & Co – use our code BIGSCUBA Insta360 Store – use our code BIGSCUBA Waterhaul link Stream to Sea McConks - use our code THEBIGSCUBA2026 Amazon Store Patreon – support the show and keep us diving!Auto-Trail - Discover the new collection from the UK's leading motorhome and campervan manufacturer.   📲 Follow us on socials: Instagram: @thebigscuba Facebook: @thebigscuba LinkedIn: Ian 🦈 Last 🌐 Website: www.thebigscuba.com   🎧 Listen to The BiG Scuba Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and all major platforms. ISSN: 2752-6127  
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  Episode 225 Mark Greaney No.1 New York Times Bestselling Author 20.04.2026 1t 34min

  The Big Scuba podcast, hosts Ian and Gemma are joined by Mark Greaney.   What happens when a world-class thriller writer hits the water? In this episode, we sit down with Mark Greaney, the man behind The Gray Man and the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan series. We discuss his transition from tactical firearms training to recreational scuba diving and how he translates the "inner space" of the ocean into high-octane thriller scenes. About Mark Greaney Mark is a #1 New York Times bestselling author with a background in international relations and political science. His commitment to authenticity has led him to: Travel to 35+ countries for book research. Train with military/law enforcement in tactics and battlefield medicine. Collaborate directly with Tom Clancy on titles like Locked On and Command Authority. See his debut novel, The Gray Man, become a major motion picture starring Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans. https://markgreaneybooks.com/ https://www.instagram.com/MarkGreaneyBooks/ https://www.facebook.com/MarkGreaneyBooks     The BiG Scuba Podcast is proudly supported by Narked at 90 – "Beyond Technical." Whether you're new to diving or thinking about moving into tech, they can help guide you with the best kit and advice. 💬 We'd love your feedback! Leave us a ★★★★★ review, share with your dive buddies, and get in touch via our socials or at mailto:[email protected]   👉 Check out our affiliate links and stores:Circular & Co – use our code BIGSCUBA Insta360 Store – use our code BIGSCUBA Waterhaul link Stream to Sea McConks - use our code THEBIGSCUBA2026 Amazon Store Patreon – support the show and keep us diving!Auto-Trail - Discover the new collection from the UK's leading motorhome and campervan manufacturer.   📲 Follow us on socials: Instagram: @thebigscuba Facebook: @thebigscuba LinkedIn: Ian 🦈 Last 🌐 Website: www.thebigscuba.com   🎧 Listen to The BiG Scuba Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and all major platforms. ISSN: 2752-6127
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  Episode 224 Will Appleyard & Núria Paré Soldevila 06.04.2026 1t 45min

  In Episode 224 of the Big Scuba podcast, hosts Ian and Gemma are joined by Will Appleyard and Núria Paré Soldevila.   Will Appleyard is the creative eye behind Amphibious. His background spans a wide range of hands-on work, shaped by years of experience in diving, outdoor projects and adventure-based environments. Will has also been a brand ambassador for O'Three for over a decade.   Alongside award winning filmmaking, he is also the author of several books, including Dorset Dives and Wild & Tempered Seas, and as an underwater photographer, has spent over a decade as contributor to several diving magazines and platforms. These past experiences continue to inform his visual and narrative approach, grounding his work in authenticity and a strong connection to the sea   Núria Paré Soldevila works with Amphibious on subtitles, translation and story support. She has worked for many years with language, both as a translator and as an English teacher in an audio-visual vocational training programme.   She collaborates on documentary projects by interviewing contributors, subtitling and translating content, and supporting the storytelling process from behind the scenes, helping each story remain clear, coherent and true to its voice.   Amphibious is an award-winning independent documentary collective focused on nature-based storytelling, working both above and below the water. Their work combines strong visuals with thoughtful, human-centred narratives. Their most recent film "Voices Of Pura Vida", filmed in Costa Rica, has won several awards and is listed on IMDB. The Paragliding documentaries have not only won awards but one has even been broadcast on Spanish TV. Voices Of Pura Vida has been selected to be screened at the Lisbon Underwater Film Festival on 13th Feb 2026.   Websites: https://www.amphibiouscollective.com/ https://www.willappleyard.com/   Instagram: @willappleyard @amphibious_collective YouTube: Will Appleyard     The BiG Scuba Podcast is proudly supported by Narked at 90 – "Beyond Technical." Whether you're new to diving or thinking about moving into tech, they can help guide you with the best kit and advice. 💬 We'd love your feedback! Leave us a ★★★★★ review, share with your dive buddies, and get in touch via our socials or at mailto:[email protected]   👉 Check out our affiliate links and stores:Circular & Co – use our code BIGSCUBA Insta360 Store – use our code BIGSCUBA Waterhaul link Stream to Sea McConks - use our code THEBIGSCUBA2026 Amazon Store Patreon – support the show and keep us diving! 📲 Follow us on socials: Instagram: @thebigscuba Facebook: @thebigscuba LinkedIn: Ian 🦈 Last 🌐 Website: www.thebigscuba.com   🎧 Listen to The BiG Scuba Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and all major platforms. ISSN: 2752-6127
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  Episode 223 Miranda and Ollie Krestovnikoff 23.03.2026 1t 35min

  In Episode 223 of the Big Scuba podcast, hosts Ian and Gemma are joined by TV presenter Miranda Krestovnikoff and her son, Ollie, to discuss the dynamics of a "diving family." The conversation explores how diving became a central part of their household, with Miranda's daughter, Emily, recently working as a Dive Master and Ollie emerging as an enthusiastic advocate for the sport. Miranda reflects on the natural progression of her children into diving, noting that while their upbringing made it almost inevitable, it was always rooted in a genuine, positive choice. Ollie's introduction to the underwater world was remarkably early, having first used a regulator at just three years old. He attributes his passion not only to his mother's career but to a shared family interest that included his father's love for snorkeling and his siblings' early certifications. This upbringing involved family holidays centered around diving clubs, allowing the children to build their skills alongside their parents. Now a teenager, Ollie is focused on encouraging other young people to overcome their hesitations and try the sport for themselves. Beyond recreational trips to locations like Grenada and the Philippines, the family remains active in marine conservation, frequently participating in underwater clean-ups with groups like "Neptune's Army." Miranda notes the welcoming nature of the diving community, which has consistently supported her children as fellow divers rather than just observers.   More about Grenada : https://www.puregrenada.com/ Madagascar with Operation Wallacea : https://www.opwall.com/location/madagascar/ Neptune's Army of Rubbish Cleaners : https://www.narcdiving.org.uk/   The BiG Scuba Podcast is proudly supported by Narked at 90 – "Beyond Technical." Whether you're new to diving or thinking about moving into tech, they can help guide you with the best kit and advice. 💬 We'd love your feedback! Leave us a ★★★★★ review, share with your dive buddies, and get in touch via our socials or at mailto:[email protected]   👉 Check out our affiliate links and stores: Insta360 Store – use our code BIGSCUBA Waterhaul link Stream to Sea McConks use our code THEBIGSCUBA2025 Amazon Store Patreon – support the show and keep us diving! 📲 Follow us on socials: Instagram: @thebigscuba Facebook: @thebigscuba LinkedIn: Ian 🦈 Last 🌐 Website: www.thebigscuba.com   🎧 Listen to The BiG Scuba Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and all major platforms. ISSN: 2752-6127
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  Episode 222 The Go Diving Show 2026 09.03.2026 2t 10min

  This week on The BiG Scuba Podcast are on location at The Go Diving Show 2026. We carry out a number of ten minute interviews in our Auto-Trail Campervan, the Expedition 68 XL as well as carrying interviews out around the exhibition halls and we have a couple of voice mails from some friends we saw at the podcast too.   Campervan Interviews: Dominic Robinson https://www.youtube.com/@DeepWreckDiver James Neal https://www.facebook.com/JamesNealDiver/ Grace & Ant Westgarth https://gracewestgarth.com/grace-westgarth https://www.facebook.com/scutter.ant/ Andy Peters https://www.youtube.com/@Deepbluefpv Jake Davies https://jakeddavies1996.wixsite.com/jdscuba   Whatsapp Voicemails: David Mason https://www.youtube.com/@TheCavecrawler Meg https://www.pandorasboxeft.com/   Exhibition Hall Interviews: Dean Martin, Dynamicnord https://dynamicnord.com/ Dive with Jimmy https://divewithjimmy.com/ Alex Griffiths, Fourth Element https://fourthelement.com/?fesalt=FEWSPFVIVKRKRSD Tom Wright, O'Three https://www.othree.co.uk/ Brent Hudson, Narked at 90 https://www.narkedat90.com/?affiliate_code=p42PzCC8sx&referring_service=link     The BiG Scuba Podcast is proudly supported by Narked at 90 – "Beyond Technical." Whether you're new to diving or thinking about moving into tech, they can help guide you with the best kit and advice. 💬 We'd love your feedback! Leave us a ★★★★★ review, share with your dive buddies, and get in touch via our socials or at mailto:[email protected] 👉 Check out our affiliate links and stores: Insta360 Store – use our code BIGSCUBA Waterhaul link Stream to Sea McConks use our code THEBIGSCUBA2025 Amazon Store Patreon – support the show and keep us diving! 📲 Follow us on socials: Instagram: @thebigscuba Facebook: @thebigscuba LinkedIn: Ian 🦈 Last 🌐 Website: www.thebigscuba.com   🎧 Listen to The BiG Scuba Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and all major platforms. ISSN: 2752-6127
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  Episode 221 Narked at 90 Brent Hudson & John Routley 16.02.2026 2t

  This week on The BiG Scuba Podcast, Gemma and Ian chat to John Routley and Brent Hudson, the names behind Narked at 90. Brent and John are the founders of Narked at 90 and discuss their transition from hobbyist divers to leaders in the technical diving industry. They describe a history of innovating bespoke equipment, such as rebreathers and high-intensity strobes, often born from personal necessity and a drive for engineering mastery.  They both have experienced several "sketchy" situations during their extensive technical diving careers,. Their narrowest escapes involve equipment failures, entanglements, and high-pressure decision- making at depth. These experiences shaped their ethos that "copying skips understanding" and led them to focus on creating highly reliable, redundant equipment for the technical diving community Beyond diving, the duo detail their significant contributions to military defense projects and their vital role in producing ventilator control systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation highlights the importance of rigorous equipment testing, the evolution of diving electronics, and the value of recovering maritime artifacts to preserve social history. Ultimately, the founders advocate for professional mentorship and the continuous pursuit of safety within the niche global diving community. The BiG Scuba Podcast is proudly supported by Narked at 90 – "Beyond Technical." Whether you're new to diving or thinking about moving into tech, they can help guide you with the best kit and advice. 💬 We'd love your feedback! Leave us a ★★★★★ review, share with your dive buddies, and get in touch via our socials or at mailto:[email protected]   🔗 Other Links covered in this episode: Snorklefest 25 July 2026 at Springlakes Call for more information New Dive Site Dudley Dolphins Lodge Farm Reservoir Netherton Lundy Diving Female only Swim with the seals Find out more Visit the European Dive Show Look at the website Our Library of Diving Books Amazon Book Store 👉 Check out our affiliate links and stores: Insta360 Store – use our code BIGSCUBA Waterhaul link Stream to Sea McConks use our code THEBIGSCUBA2025 Amazon Store Patreon – support the show and keep us diving! 📲 Follow us on socials: Instagram: @thebigscuba Facebook: @thebigscuba LinkedIn: Ian 🦈 Last 🌐 Website: www.thebigscuba.com   🎧 Listen to The BiG Scuba Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and all major platforms. ISSN: 2752-6127
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  Episode 220 Sea-changers 02.02.2026 1t 35min

  This week on The BiG Scuba Podcast, Gemma and Ian chat to Helen Webb MBE and Rachel Lopata MBE. Both are British marine conservationists and co-founders of Sea‑Changers, a volunteer-led UK charity supporting marine protection projects. Helen founded the organization in 2010 with Rachel Lopata. Since 2010, the charity has distributed grants to over 500 projects across the country, helping protect the UK's seas, shores, and wildlife.​ Rachel and Helen were awarded an MBE in the King's 2023 Birthday Honours for their services to marine conservation. Outside her conservation work, Helen is a management training consultant specialising in Equality Diversity and Inclusion. She is a qualified PADI Divemaster, though she has never worked as a diving professional. Alongside her voluntary charitable work, Rachel has over 30 years' experience in social and market research, previously founding Community Research. Rachel is also a qualified PADI Rescue Diver.   The BiG Scuba Podcast is proudly supported by Narked at 90 – "Beyond Technical." Whether you're new to diving or thinking about moving into tech, they can help guide you with the best kit and advice. 💬 We'd love your feedback! Leave us a ★★★★★ review, share with your dive buddies, and get in touch via our socials or at mailto:[email protected]   🔗 Other Links covered in this episode: Its our 6th Birthday on 4 Feb 2026! Listen to our first interview here: Listen here to the First Episode   👉 Check out our affiliate links and stores: Insta360 Store – use our code BIGSCUBA Waterhaul link Stream to Sea McConks use our code THEBIGSCUBA2025 Amazon Store Patreon – support the show and keep us diving! 📲 Follow us on socials: Instagram: @thebigscuba Facebook: @thebigscuba LinkedIn: Ian 🦈 Last 🌐 Website: www.thebigscuba.com   🎧 Listen to The BiG Scuba Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and all major platforms. ISSN: 2752-6127  
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  Episode 219 Project Seagrass 19.01.2026 1t 31min

  This week on The BiG Scuba Podcast, Gemma and Ian chat to Leanne Cullen-Unsworth. Leanne is an interdisciplinary marine scientist with over 20 year's experience working collaboratively with people and communities to help conserve and restore nature. She plays a pivotal role within Project Seagrass leading programmes that help to understand the connections between people and the environment. Project Seagrass Overview: Established in 2013 by a group of seagrass scientists, Project Seagrass is a global facing marine conservation organisation securing a future for seagrass. They do this by creating, empowering, and collaborating with communities; by leading, championing and communicating scientific research; and taking direct action to map, conserve, and restore seagrass meadows globally. Project Seagrass seek to reach a world in which seagrass meadows are thriving, abundant, and well managed for people and planet.  The BiG Scuba Podcast is proudly supported by Narked at 90 – "Beyond Technical." Whether you're new to diving or thinking about moving into tech, they can help guide you with the best kit and advice.💬 We'd love your feedback! Leave us a ★★★★★ review, share with your dive buddies, and get in touch via our socials or at mailto:[email protected] 🔗 Other Links covered in this episode:   Watch our interview with Mike Fincke Watch on You Tube 👉 Check out our affiliate links and stores: Insta360 Store – use our code BIGSCUBA Waterhaul link Stream to Sea McConks use our code THEBIGSCUBA2025 Amazon Store Patreon – support the show and keep us diving! 📲 Follow us on socials: Instagram: @thebigscuba Facebook: @thebigscuba LinkedIn: Ian 🦈 Last 🌐 Website: www.thebigscuba.com   🎧 Listen to The BiG Scuba Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and all major platforms. ISSN: 2752-6127  
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  Episode 218 Reflections of 2025 05.01.2026 50min

  In this special year-end episode, The BiG Scuba Duo — Gemma and Ian — look back on everything that made 2025 an unforgettable year. They share impressive podcast milestones, including how many countries around the world the show has been downloaded in and highlight the amazing guests who joined them throughout the year. Dive in as Gemma and Ian recount their wet and wonderful adventures — from breath-taking dives beneath the surface to exciting events, shows and destinations explored both in and out of the water. Whether it was discovering new dive sites, meeting fellow ocean lovers, or sharing stories from the deep, this episode celebrates all the moments that shaped the year. Tune in for a splash of stats, stories, and the watery wonders of 2025!   The BiG Scuba Podcast is proudly supported by Narked at 90 – "Beyond Technical." Whether you're new to diving or thinking about moving into tech, they can help guide you with the best kit and advice. 💬 We'd love your feedback! Leave us a ★★★★★ review, share with your dive buddies, and get in touch via our socials or at mailto:[email protected] 👉 Check out our affiliate links and stores: Insta360 Store – use our code BIGSCUBA Waterhaul link Hapi Bottles Stream to Sea McConks use our code THEBIGSCUBA2025 Amazon Store Patreon – support the show and keep us diving! 📲 Follow us on socials: Instagram: @thebigscuba Facebook: @thebigscuba LinkedIn: Ian 🦈 Last 🌐 Website: www.thebigscuba.com   🎧 Listen to The BiG Scuba Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and all major platforms. ISSN: 2752-6127  
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  Episode 217 Jason Pritchard 22.12.2025 2t 1min

  This week on The BiG Scuba Podcast, Gemma and Ian chat to Jason Pritchard. Adventure has always been at the heart of who Jason is. Ever since His first dive back in 2009, he has been captivated by the mysteries of the ocean — from uncovering hidden wrecks to exploring the unknown. What started as curiosity soon became a calling. By 2018, Jason had earned his certification as a professional instructor, and today, as a PADI Course Director. He is very proud to help shape the next generation of divers through calm, safety-first guidance and real-world experience. For Jason, shipwrecks are the ultimate adventure. Each one tells a story, a blend of history, danger, and discovery frozen in time beneath the waves. Diving isn't just a pastime; it's stepping into another world, one where every shadow might hold a secret waiting to be found. In 2022, he faced his toughest challenge yet: a life-threatening bend caused by a PFO. That experience could have ended his diving journey, but instead, it reshaped it. It taught him discipline, patience, and a deep sense of gratitude for every single dive he makes. These days, Jason is diving deeper, exploring legendary wrecks like Scapa Flow, advancing his technical diving, and preparing for the next frontier: rebreathers. Jason recently become Sidemount qualified, adding another level of flexibility and efficiency to his dives. Beneath the waves, Jason finds peace, focus, and an endless sense of wonder. No matter how far he travels or how deep he explores, Jason will never lose sight of the simple joy of discovery. Every puddle, big or small, holds its own adventure. That spirit of curiosity keeps Jason pushing boundaries, chasing secrets, and living the ultimate underwater journey. Social Media Links Insta/Tiktok @jason_inthe_argonaut , Insta @themidlandsidc, FB @Jason Pritchard The BiG Scuba Podcast is proudly supported by Narked at 90 – "Beyond Technical." Whether you're new to diving or thinking about moving into tech, they can help guide you with the best kit and advice.💬 We'd love your feedback! Leave us a ★★★★★ review, share with your dive buddies, and get in touch via our socials or at mailto:[email protected] 👉 Check out our affiliate links and stores: Insta360 Store – use our code BIGSCUBA Waterhaul link Hapi Bottles Stream to Sea McConks use our code THEBIGSCUBA2025 Amazon Store Patreon – support the show and keep us diving! 📲 Follow us on socials: Instagram: @thebigscuba Facebook: @thebigscuba LinkedIn: Ian 🦈 Last 🌐 Website: www.thebigscuba.com 🎧 Listen to The BiG Scuba Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and all major platforms. ISSN: 2752-6127  
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  Episode 216 Midlands Dive Chamber 08.12.2025 1t 14min

  This week on The BiG Scuba Podcast, Gemma and Ian visit the Midlands Diving Chamber and experience a 40 meter Dry Dive in the Chamber. They also sit down with Sally Cartwright, Chamber Manager and Carolyn Peel, Chamber Hyperbaric Doctor and hear more about what happens at the Midlands Dive Chamber. The Midlands Diving Chamber, a Hyperbaric decompression chamber offering NHS funded recompression to divers with Decompression Sickness (DCS) together with other Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) treatments. Midlands Diving Chamber specialises in Diving Medicine and provides a 24 hour centre with everything a diver could need from a medical facility. They also offer medicals too. To find out more follow Scott here:  Midlands Dive Chamber The BiG Scuba Podcast is proudly supported by Narked at 90 – "Beyond Technical." Whether you're new to diving or thinking about moving into tech, they can help guide you with the best kit and advice.💬 We'd love your feedback! Leave us a ★★★★★ review, share with your dive buddies, and get in touch via our socials or at mailto:[email protected] 👉 Check out our affiliate links and stores: Insta360 Store – use our code BIGSCUBAWaterhaul link Hapi Bottles Stream to Sea McConks use our code THEBIGSCUBA2025 Amazon Store Patreon – support the show and keep us diving! 📲 Follow us on socials: Instagram: @thebigscuba Facebook: @thebigscuba LinkedIn: Ian 🦈 Last 🌐 Website: www.thebigscuba.com   🎧 Listen to The BiG Scuba Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and all major platforms. ISSN: 2752-6127