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PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIO20 Years of POD DIVER RADIO & the NEW PDR 3.0**Launching POD DIVER RADIO 3.0: The Infocast in 2025** I’m thrilled to announce the relaunch of POD DIVER RADIO in 2025! PDR 3.0 will be a fresh take on the podcast, exploring not only scuba diving but also military history, firearms, combat sports, space exploration, current events, and politics. I started POD DIVER RADIO in 2005, inspired by stories from veteran New Jersey and New York shipwreck divers while aboard the dive boat *Sea Lion*. It began as a way to preserve these incredible narratives as an oral history of our sport. Initially modeled after public service radio shows, the podcast featured hour-long interviews wit...2025-01-0640 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOThe Battle of Midway: PBY Aviator InterviewsThe Battle of Midway: PBY Aviator Interviews Interviews were conducted with LtCmdr Lee McLeary USNR and LtCmdr Bill Cullen USNR, who served as pilot-navigators onboard PBYs Flying Boats during the Battle of Midway. These interviews took place in 1999 on Midway Island, during a reunion of Battle of Midway veterans. Ensign Lee McLeary, who was 21 at the time, shared the harrowing experience of his PBY being shot down, resulting in the loss of five crew members. After the crash, Lee and four other crew members survived for 2.5 days in a life raft before being rescued by the PBY navigated by Ensign...2024-08-1343 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOBattle of Midway: Cmdr Dick Best USNBATTLE OF MIDWAY: June 4, 1942. The Battle of Midway was the seminal naval battle in the Pacific Theater of World War II. It was a battle between US Navy and Japanese Aircraft Carriers for control on the Midway Atoll 1100 miles west of Hawaii. In June of 1999, I was on the island for a reunion of battle veterans. I got to interview Cmdr Dick Best. Cmdr Best was a Dive Bomber pilot who sank two of the Japanese Aircraft Carriers. 2024-07-3018 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIO“Primer in Diving Physiology”“Primer in Diving Physiology” Presented by: Capt. Marie Knafele USN MD ~ PhD NEDU Chief Medical Officer NAUI TECHNICAL DIVING CONFERENCE 2000 Army Special Forces Underwater Operations School, Key West, Florida, US November 01, 2000 Capt Knafele "Discusses oxygen toxicity, CO2 buildup, and technical diving." See the video at 2024-07-0525 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOThe RMS Republic: Shipwreck of GOLDThe RMS Republic: The Billion dollar Shipwreck of GOLD The Backstory: The RMS Republic was a White Star Line steam-powered ocean liner built in 1903. In early morning of 23 January 1909, while sailing from New York City to Gibraltar, the Republic was in a collision with SS Florida in 1909 in which she sank in 270 feet of water aprox 70 miles off of Martha's Vineyard. At the time there where multiple reports that she was carrying gold and mixed coin worth $250,000 (in 1909 dollars) to be used as payroll for the US Navy's Great White Fleet. In addition to the US Navy coin-monies shipment, various...2021-09-2756 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOTV-6: The Making of WATERDANCE2021-09-1508 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOTechnical Free Diving: A DiscussionTechnical Free-diving and shooting underwater scene for AVITAR 2. Interview with Kirk Krack of Performance Free-diving. Kirk discusses the procedure, techniques, physics and physiology of technical free diving. Kirk also discusses how he used technical free to train actors for the underwater sequences in the new AVITAR Feature Film Download past Free-diving episodes with Kirk Krack here: 1.We go "in-depth" and discuss the philology, history and mindset to succeed in the sport of Free-diving 2.Intro to Free-diving with Kirk Krack2021-09-1235 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIO9-11 Memorial EpisodeSep 11th 20th Anniversary Episode. Joe and Arielle talk about their recollections from the events of that day. We would like all listeners to share their stories as well. Leave comments, send us an email or an audio file.2021-09-0624 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOHuman Factors in Diving: "Reducing Error Producing Conditions."Human Factors in Diving: Part 3 "Reducing Error Producing Conditions." We wrap up our Human Factors discussion with Gareth Lock. We discuss error producing conditions, network influence mapping and how to improve learning from incidents. We also preview the upcoming Human Factors in Diving Conference. In Sept 2021 there will be the online Human Factors in Diving Conference. For more info and how to attend goto:2021-08-2525 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOPsycho-Motor Skills in Scuba Diving: A Discussion.Psycho-Motor Skills Discussion. Interview with Karl Shreeves. Karl is the Director of Training Development at PADI. We discuss psycho-motor skills and how that relates to teaching and performing scuba diving. Psychomotor skills refers to a wide range of actions involving physical movement related to conscious cognitive processing. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychomotor_learning2021-08-2032 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOHuman Factors in Diving: Psychological Safety and Just Culture (part 2)Human Factors in Diving Psychological Safety and Just Culture: Gareth Lock, author of the book "The Human Diver" talks about the two key concepts in dive safety analysis. Psychological safety and just culture. - Psychological Safety is the belief that you won’t be punished or humiliated for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, or mistakes. It’s a shared belief held by members of a team that others on the team will not embarrass, reject, or punish you for speaking up. - Just Culture is a concept related to systems thinking which emphasizes that mistakes are generally a product of f...2021-08-1331 minPDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOHuman Factors in Diving. Interview with Gareth Lock (part 1)Human Factors in Diving Part 1: An Introduction Gareth Lock is a retired RAF officer and dive educator who is the Director of "The Human Diver". This is an organization that's mission is to improve the safety and performance of divers thru the study of Human Factors. Human Factors are the physical or cognitive properties of individuals, or social behavior which is specific to humans, and influence functioning of technological systems as well as human-environment equilibria. The safety of diving operations can be improved by reducing the frequency of human error and the consequences when it does occur. Gareth wrote the...2021-08-0632 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOThe Philosophy of Technical Dive Instruction: The Philosophy of Technical Dive Instruction: a discussion We talk with Marissa Eckert and James Draker of Hidden World Diving about: standards, tech diving history, training agencies, cave diving, tech student problems, advanced buoyancy control, gas management, situational awareness and how different instructors teach. For more info about cave and tech training, goto their website. https://www.dive-caves.com/2021-07-3148 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOCave Diving as an AmputeeInterview with Shawn Clark about how he overcame the challenges of Cave Diving when he only has one leg.2021-07-1118 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIODIVERITE Optima CM Training: Part 2TRAINING on the OPTIMA CM: Chest Mounted CCR: PART-2 Training report on the CM w/ Lamar Hires of Dive Rite. On location at Blue Grotto Dive resort in Williston FL. For more info check out: https://www.diverite.com/products/uncategorized/o2ptima-cm/ To join the Optima CM Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2672670332839342021-07-0524 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIODIVERITE Optima CM Training: Part 1TRAINING on the OPTIMA CM: Chest Mounted CCR PART-1 Training report on the CM w/ Jared Hires of Dive Rite. On location at Royal Springs FL. For more info check out: To join the Optima CM Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2672670332839342021-06-2723 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOCave PhotographyUnderwater Cave Photography Discussion of Underwater Cave Photography with Marissa Eckert of Hidden Worlds Diving. For more info about cave diving instruction or to hire Marissa as an underwater photographer contact her at: - - 610-310-82102021-05-2819 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOKISS Sidemount CCRsReview of the Sidewinder and Sidekick Closed Circuit Rebreather Interview with Doug Ebersole (TDI CCR Instructor Trainer) about the two KISS Sidemounting CCRs For more info: Important UPDATE: Pod Diver Radio is now on Instagram. find us and follow us at @poddiver2021-05-2011 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOCave Dive EtiquetteCave Diving Etiquette Interview with Terrence Tysall. Terrence is an renown Explorer, Tech Diving Instructor and is currently the VP of Operations at NAUI Worldwide. We talk about how since the sport of Cave Diving has grown the basics of diving etiquette have seemed to slip. In full disclosure Terrence was also MY cave diving instructor. Important UPDATE: Pod Diver Radio is now on Instagram. find us and follow us at @poddiver2021-05-1024 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOPFOs and DCSInterview with Cardiologist Doug Ebersole MD talks about PFOs (Patent Foramen Ovale) which is a suspected risk factor for DCS (Decompression Sickness). PFO is a relatively benign cardiac defect that creates a passage in a wall that normally separates the left and right upper chambers of the heart. PFO is found in about 25 percent of adults. If gas bubbles form after a dive, the venous bloodstream will carry them to the right side of the heart. In divers with PFO, the bubbles could pass through the opening, bypassing the lungs and theoretically putting the diver at an increased risk of...2021-04-2421 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOEcology of the Underwater Caves of the Rivera MayaSub Surface Ecology in the Underwater Caves of the Rivera Maya Interview with Dr David Brankovits PhD about the cave ecology and the food web in the underwater caves of the Yucatan Peninsula. Dr Brankovits is a Cave Diver and Biogeochemist. In his aquatic cave field work, he has made important discoveries of the food webs of underwater caves. He is currently working at Texas A&M University. Also he an expert in Marina Chemistry and an investigator for Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. His paper on anchialine fauna from the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, can downloaded here:2021-04-2040 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOWreck Diving on GuadalcanalShipwreck Diving the Warships of Guadalcanal Exploration Leader Terrence Tysall recounts the expedition to the World War 2 shipwrecks of Guadalcanal. Terrence discusses the history of the battle and the diving technology required to dive shipwreck in the 450fsw depth range. We also discuss the genius of a plan to go back to Guadalcanal...... The Naval Battle of Guadalcanal consisted of a series of sea engagements related to the Japanese effort to reinforce their land forces on Guadalcanal. The Japanese under Admiral Yamamoto Isoruku organized a convoy, embarking 7,000 troops. In conjunction with their troop landings, Japanese naval forces were to bombard...2021-04-1632 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOThe OPTIMA-CM CCRThe OPTIMA CM: Chest Mounted CCR Interview w/ Lamar Hires of Dive Rite about the development and applications of Dive Rite's new chest mounted CCR. For more info check out: On Facebook: 2021-04-0922 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOCAVE DIVE DISCUSSION at the Pod Diver LodgeCAVE DIVE DISCUSSION at the Pod Diver Lodge. Interview with Woody and Gus of the DIVE TALK podcast. The guys came down for a week of diving in North Florida Cave Country and they stayed at the Pod Diver Lodge. Check out there podcast at: Check the YouTube Channel: For more info about staying at the Pod Diver Lodge goto: 2021-04-0515 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOScuba Diving after you had COVID-19Scuba Diving after COVID SHOW NOTES: Interview with Cardiologist Doug Ebersole MD about the medical implication of scuba diving after COVID. Dr. Ebersole graduated from the University of Miami Leonard M Miller School of Medicine in 1986. He works in Lakeland, FL and specializes in Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine and Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Ebersole is affiliated with Lakeland Regional Health and Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. He is an avid technical and cave diver as well as a CCR trimix instructor and cardiology consultant to Divers Alert Network (DAN). His medical background and diving experience gives him a unique perspective on...2021-03-2921 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIODiving the USS MonitorInterview with Mike Ange about the 1996 NOAA Expedition to dive the wreck of the USS Monitor. From the early days of technical diving. #USNavy #TechDiving #Trimix #NOAA2021-03-1517 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOPD207: POD DIVER LODGEIntroducing the POD DIVER LODGE. We chat with Pete Murry Chairman of the Scubaboard.com and Cave Diving Geologist Jerry Murphy at Episode at the Pod Diver Lodge in High Springs Florida. The Pod Diver Lodge is a lodge from cave divers for cave divers. Check us out at #DiverChat #CaveDiving #scubaboard2019-05-1331 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOUnderwater Drones and Video LightingNAB 2017 (episode 2) 1. The PowerRay from PowerVision. An underwater ROV (aka VIDEO DRONE): Interview w/ Greg Glover. 2. Light & Motion: Lighting for extreme remote video productions. Experience the speed and freedom of cable-free lighting - redefine what it means to 'run & gun"2017-05-0219 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOVR Cameras and Video EngineeringNAB 2017 (episode 1) 1. VR Technology for High End Production. 2. Broadcast Video-Audio-IP TECH.2017-04-3045 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIODive Rite and Dive GrenadaBeneath the Sea 2017 Interviews: 1. DIVE RITE 2017 Equipment Review with Jared Hires 2. Grenada Scuba Diving in 2017: Interview with Christine and Diane from the Grenada Tourism Authority about dive events in 2017 on the island of Grenada and Carriacou. Show Links:
#ExpeditionGrenada.2017-03-3121 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIODiving on Carriacou IslandSHOW NOTES: We discuss eco-tourism, coral reef management and lion fish containment programs. Deefer Diving is a PADI 5 Star Dive Center and a top place to dive while on the island of Carriacou. for more info goto2016-07-1615 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIODive Grenada: Jill Heinerth interviewPROJECT GRENADA. Jill Heinerth has a conversation with Phil Saye of Dive Grenada about wreck diving on the Veronica L and marine conversation projects, For more info http://www.divegrenada.com2016-07-1513 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIONative Spirit Scuba: Grenada Diving#ExpeditionGrenada. Jill Heinerth and Joe Cocozza go diving with Adrian Blackman of Native Spirit Scuba, which is located on Grand Anse Beach at the Radisson Resort. Native Spirit Scuba, it is the first diving operation owned and operated by native Grenadian citizens. We also talk about the Coral Reef Gardner Project. For more info Telephone.: (473) 439-7013 Mobile: (473) 420 -1080 , 415-1080 Email: info@nativespiritscuba.com2016-07-1216 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOShipwreck diving on the MV ShakemWe interview Aquanauts Grenada head instructor Paul Ward about the dive. We also discuss the upcoming GRENADA TECH DIVING JAMBOREE that is being sponsored by Aquanauts Grenada. For more info about tech diving and goto Or you can call them: From the UK 020-8144-8606 From the USA 850-303-03302016-07-0911 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOBIANCA-C: Deep diving in Grenada.Project Grenada. Wreck Diving on Grenada. Jill Heinerth and Joe Cocozza going diving on the shipwreck of the BIANCA-C and interview Eveline Verdier and Captain Godwin "Sao"Boopsingh of Scubatech Grenada. 2016-07-0716 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOScuba Carriacou. SST with Arawak DiversExpedition Grenada. Sound Scene Tour Day Four. Project Grenada Sound Scene Tour diving on Carriacou with Arawak Divers. George and Connie of Arawak Divers have been Carriacou dive operators since 1994. For more info goto2016-07-0510 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOScuba Carriacou, GrenadaExpedition Grenada: Dive Carriacou with LUMBA Dive and Sound Scene Tour of Day 2 & 32016-07-0431 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOScuba Grenada (Day 1)Jill H and I arrive on Island and go diving with Christine Finney of Eco Dive Grenada. We go diving in an underwater sculpture park and chat about what is in store for a week of diving on the Islands of Spice2016-07-0322 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIORebreather Accident Analysis. Interview with Jeff Bozanic.Rebreather Accident Analysis. Interview with Jeff Bozanic. Dr Bozanic, is a scientist, cave dive explorer, educator and author of the book Mastering Rebreathers, (seminal text on CCR diving). We discuss the history of rebreathers, the state of the technology and safety when diving on CCR. 2016-06-1241 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOScuba in ICELANDFrontier Scuba diving in ICELAND. At BTS I interviewed Davíd SigurThórsson, instructor and expedition guide from Iceland Dive Expeditions. Amazing freshwater and ocean scuba diving. For more info goto2016-05-2418 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOExtreme Free DivingInterview w/ Kirk
Krack & Mandy Rae Krack of Performance Free-diving
International about the sport of Freediving. We
go "in-depth" and discuss the philology, history and mindset to
succeed in the sport of Free-diving.
Kirk Krack is Kirk, is freediving, coach and instructor trainer. He
is one of the world’s foremost authorities on the professional
aspects of freediving education.
Mandy Rae Krack is a world champion free-diver and record-holder.
She set the women's world record for constant ballast by diving to
a depth of 88 metres (289 ft) on one breath.
(PD188 FREE AUDIO
DOWNLOAD HERE)2016-05-0128 minPDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIODr. Dawn Kernagis: Tech Diver ~ Research ScientistInterview with Dr. Kernagis, who is a cave explorer and a scientist in the area of human performance optimization and risk mitigation for operators in extreme environments, such as those working in undersea diving.2016-04-2619 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOCRESSI: Freediving & Scuba GearInterview with Liz Miskavitch Marketing Specialist from CRESSI USA. We discuss the 70 year history of the Cressi brand from its beginnings as a free diving and spearfishing products company in Genoa Italy. Today CRESSI is an international watersports leader in 90 countries. CRESSI has everything from scuba, free diving, spearfishing and swim gear. www.cressi.com2016-04-1216 minPDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOFree Diving Discussion at DEMAwith Stephan Whalen from Stephan discuss details about Free diving training and the different aspects of free diving. 2016-04-0618 minPDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOCaveDive Training Discussion: Interview with Ralph DiPanfilo of NSS-CDS about the progression of Cave Diving Training from Cavern Diver to Full Cave Diver. < >2016-04-0631 minPDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIODECO SAFETY Discussion w/ Dr Vannwith Dr Richard Vann PhD of DAN (Divers Alert Network) and former O-6 US Navy Diving Officer. Dr Vann discusses the issues and factors surrounding DCS. This interview was conducted at DEMA 2007.2016-04-0515 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIORichie Kohler 2016 InterviewWe interview Richie Kohler at Beneath the Sea 2016 and discuss what it is like on the inside of tech diving and TV production industry. Joe and Rich share stories about how similar the reality is to the Bill Murray movie; "The Life Aquatic".2016-04-0421 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOScuba in the Galapagos Islands We talk about CCR diving and diving with Mega Fauna in the Galapagos.
Episode 1782016-03-0712 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIODiving in the Dominican Republic.Recreational Diving with Tropical Sea Divers in Boca Chica Dominican Republic. We interview the Alexandre Cottier about diving and lifestyle in The DR.2016-02-1412 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOGREAT AMERICAN OUTDOOR SHOWSound Scene Tour. GREAT AMERICAN OUTDOOR SHOW 2016. Interviews with:1. Rebecca McCoy of IVI about the TAVOR 5.56 Bullpup Carbine. 2. Ofc. David Mitchell of Pennsylvania Game Commission. 3. John Hollister about SIG SAUER Silencers.2016-02-1326 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIODominican Republic Cave Diving.The Pod Diver Crews heads down to go Cave diving in the Dominican Republic. We meet up with the folks at Cave Hunters DR. We dive two cave systems1. La Jeringa Cave2. Padre Nuestro CaveFor more info goto2016-02-0515 minPDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOMATT JOHNSTONSPECIAL EPISODE ABOUT DIVING PIONEER MATT JOHNSTON.2016-01-1029 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOCMAS: Interview w/ Director & Instructor Trainer of CMAS.CMAS: The World Wide Underwater Federation (Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques)CMAS is an international and multi-faceted organization that promotes scuba training, aquatic sports and the aquatic sciences. It is one of the oldest and most extensive dive training systems. While in the Azores we interviewed Mr Joao Gomes-Pedro, he discusses the history and philosophy of CMAS and the future of international dive training. We also discuss the new term that scuba divers should be aware of: “Aquaticity” A diver having the ability and skills to be confident in the water.2015-12-3122 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOBritannic Expedition. Intvw w/ Richie KohlerMystery of the Last Olympian: Titanic’s Tragic Sister Britannic. (new book)
Interview with Richie Kohler at DEMA 2015 about his expeditions to the HMS Britannic and his new book about the same. < >
For more info about the book goto:2015-11-1925 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOINSPIRATION CCR-Rebreather interview w/ Martin Parker.Interview with Martian Parker of AP Diving about the Inspiration Closed Circuit Rebreather. PD171: We discuss, the development history, CE approval and what's new in 2015 for Inspiration CCR. Including; the new color Vision Electronics and HUS.2015-11-1424 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOShipwreck Research in the AzoresFive hundred years of shipwreck history. We interview Dr Jose Neto and Dr Pedro Parreira. Marine Archeologists at the Azores Regional Directory of Culture. We discuss the rich nautical history of the Azores and shipwreck diving in the Azores.2015-09-2934 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIODry caving on Terceira IslandWe explore Algar do Carvão, a volcanic vent located in the central part of the island of Terceira. We interview Laura Barbosa from Association of Mountaineers Azores. Terceira has over 60 dry lava caves. Cave exploring is amazing way to spend the day when you can't go diving. For more info about the caves of Terceira. Goto2015-09-2611 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOWhales in the AzoresInterview w/ Cetacean Biologist Miranda van der Linde from FUTURISMO. About whale biology, habitat protection and educating the public about the various cetacean species in the Azores. For more info contact2015-09-2521 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOBEST SPOT AZORES: Dive CenterPost dive interview with PADI Master Instructor and Marine Biologist Bruno Sergio of the BEST SPOT AZORES Dive Center. Joe Cocozza along with Jill Heinerth talk with Bruno about the diving on Sao Miguel Island and the unique marine ecology of the Azores. BEST SPOT Dive Center is located on the marina in Sao Miguel Island and they are a PADI 100% AWARE 5* Dive Resort and Aqualung Partner Center. For more information about diving with them contact Bruno on Facebook at: Website:Email:2015-09-2416 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOSao Miguel Azores: Sound Scene TourSound Scene Tour of a night in Sao Migual Island. With Jill Heinerth and Renee Powers. We visit a Portuguese Naval SAR Frigate and get a tour of the ship by First Marine Luis Gonçalves! We then head to the Ponta Delgado Marina for an amazing dinner and discussion of the scuba diving in the Azores.2015-09-2228 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOScuba on TERCEIRA IslandInterview with Devin Leary owner of ARRAIA DIVERS in Terceria Azores. We talk about the great potenial for cave and shipwreck exploration of this Mid Atlantic Island. .2015-09-1924 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIODPV TechnologyDiver Propulsion Vehicles: Interview with Will Baxter of DIVE XTRAS about new Diver Propulsion Vehicle Technology and diving in the Pacific Northwest.2015-08-1522 minPDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOAIR-SEA-LAND ProductionsPD-162: Interview with Anthony Lenzo of AIR SEA LAND Productions. ASL is a multifaceted video production company that specializes in Underwater Broadcast and Feature Film production. We discuss video production and future of underwater video equipment.2015-07-1222 minPDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOLight & Motion: Video Lighting DiscussionPD-160 Interview with Danial Emerson from Light & Motion about there new STELLA lights for Electronic News Gathering and topside video production. This interview was conducted at the NAB (National Assoc of Broadcasters) Convention in Las Vegas NV.2015-06-2416 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOHammerHead CCR & H3 Dive ComputerPD159 Interview with Josh Thorton the President of SubGravity (the parent company of HammerHead CCR). Josh talks about the HammerHead "Build a Rebreather Site" and the the new H3 Dive Computer.2015-06-0909 minPDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIODeep Cave exploration with Brett Hemphill1. Post beneath the Sea. BTS 2007 post-mortem.2. D.A.N. Tech Time with Richard Vann PhD. 3. Deep Cave Cave exploration interview with Brett Hemphill 2015-06-0541 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOTwin Dees Cave ExplorationPD158: Interview with Bret Hemphill of Karst Underwater Research. About the expedition to join the Weeki Watchi and Twin Dees caves systems.2015-06-0313 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOEDGE DIVE GEAR Review for 2015PD157: EDGE-HOG Dive Gear Review. Interview with Jack Schmidt, Ops Manager for Edge Dive Gear.2015-05-2608 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIODiving the SuperfortressPD156: Diving the B-29 Wreck in Lake Mead.
Interview with Joel Silverstein of Tech Diving Ltd about diving the USAF B-29 Superfortress Bomber in Lake Mead.
For more info about diving this historic wreck, contact Joel at TDL2015-05-2013 minPDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOSCUBAPRO 2015 Gear UpdatePD155: SCUBAPRO 2015 Gear Update.Audio Interview at BTS 2015 with Brad Lally, Product Director at Scubapro. We discuss, Scubapro's new cold water piston regulator, Trufit dive masks, Sidemount BCs and biometrics for scuba diving.2015-05-1212 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOTech Diving and the aging diver.PD154:
Dr. Neal Pollock at DAN discusses the issues surrounding aging and technical diving.
Dr. Pollock is the Research Director at Divers Alert Network. Also, a Senior Research Associate at the Center for Hyperbaric Medicine at Duke University Medical Center. Also, he is a Board member of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences Foundation.2015-05-0613 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIODive Rite Experience Tour at Dutch Springs.The 2015 Dive Rite demo of its full line of Recreational and Technical gear at Dutch Springs Quarry (75 miles from New York City). Divers got to try out: high power dive lights, sidemount and the Opt2ma Rebreather. We talked the divers about there experiences. 2015-04-2918 minPDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOCCR Pre-Breathing Study.PD152: Interview with . About his DAN Study on the effectiveness of pre-breathing a CCR to determine CO2 leakage in the breathing loop. Dr Mitchell it the 2015 winner of the2015-04-2314 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIODive Rite 2015 UpdatePD151: DIVE RITE Equipment Update 2015
Jared Hires reviews new equipment for 2015. Including The LX20, a compact, handheld primary light, And..The HunterPac BCD; which combines features of technical and recreational BCD for Spear fishermen and/or Underwater Photographers.2015-04-1512 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOPhantom Deep Cave System Exploration.PD150: Interview with Brett Hemphill of Karst Underwater Explorers about setting the cave diving deep/penetration record at The Phantom Cave System in West Texas. http://www.admfoundation.org/projects/phantom/phantomcave.html2015-04-1011 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOThermal Physiology & its effects on Deco Stress,PD149: Intrw w/ Dr Neal Pollock: Research Director at Divers Alert Network about Thermal Physiology & effects on Decompression Stress in Diving2015-04-0522 minPDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOBTS 2015 - Sound Scene TourPD 148: Sound Scene Tour of the Beneath the 2015 Sea Consumer Scuba Expo. Talk with Susan Long at DUI, Joel at Light Monkey and Mike Fowler at SDS.2015-04-0317 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOFlorida Keys History of Diving MuseumTour of The History of Diving Museum and Research Library with Angela Albanese.The Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, displaying and interpreting artifacts, antiques, books, documents, photographs and oral history relative to the History of Diving.2015-03-0713 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOGreat American Outdoor Show 2015In this podcast we go slightly off topic and cover other outdoor adventure sports such as African Safaris, hunting, shooting and fishing.
Time Code:00:45 - Show Intro. I interview Lars Dalseide, Communications Manager for National Rifle Association about the Great American Outdoor Show: A show about all things in the shooting sports, fishing, boating, archery, hunting and camping.08:28 - WOW AFRICA. Interview with Linky Kirsten about hunting and photo safaris in South Africa18:02 - Porta Boat. The boat that you can fold up.21:31 - Bass fishing demo.27:00 - A.R.E. The ultimate custom truck for your action adventure lifestyle.29:30...2015-02-2438 minPDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOUnderwater Communications at the NEAQPD144 discussion of: Underwater communications at the New England Aquarium. I interview John Hanzl, the DSO (Dive Safety Officer) about the underwater comm system at the New England Aquarium (NEAQ) Mr. Hanzl is not only a DSO he is also an experienced Broadcast Engineer and he brings these skills sets in setting up the comm system the Aquarium’s “Giant Ocean Tank”. #poddiver #NEAQ #podcast #OutofHellsKitchen #aquaman2015-02-2227 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOUnderwater FluorescencePD143 Interview with Charles Mazel, PhD about the technolgy and develpoment of underwater florescence. And the applications of florescence for diving, bio-tech and marine biology. For addl info: goto2015-02-0531 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOSST Andrea DoriaPD142: Sound Scene Tour of a 2001 expedition to the Andrea Doria onboard the RV SEEKER. Gart Gentile goes over deck plans between dives and discusses how the wreck is starting to collapse.2015-01-2613 minPDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIORichie Kohler interviewPD140: Richie Kohler interview. We discuss U-Boats, diving the RMS Titanic, HID lighting, cave diving, rebreathers and shipwreck diving.2014-12-2629 minPDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIODoing What Works with Larry Green of NACDPD138:
The journey “Into to Technical Diving? and “Doing What Works? with Cave Explorer Larry Green of the NACD and TDI.2014-12-1939 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOGAS MANANGMENT FOR CAVE DIVINGPD137: NSS-CDS Instructor Ralph DiPanfelo dicusses how to figure out gas managment for cave diving.2014-12-1819 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOUnderwater PhotographyPD136:
Digital Underwater Photography. PADI Specialty of the Month: Digital Underwater Photography . Interview with PADI MSDT Bob Benson at DOSILs Ski&Scuba Center2014-12-1611 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOOxygen ToxcityPD135: Dr Richard Vann of DAN (Diver Alert Network) discusses O2 toxicity and oxygen's effect on the diver at depth.2014-12-1412 minPDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOTRIMIXPD134: TDI TRIMIX TRAINING, Interview with Brian Carney of TDI-SDI. Brian discusses the benifits and hazards of using Trimix.2014-12-1223 minPDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOOceanic 2014 Dive Gear ReviewPD130:
about:#1.JetPack BC #2.Omega-3 Regulator #3.VTX Computer.
Contact me at poddiver@gmail.com2014-12-0716 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOMAG-07: MARTYN FARR: Interview with British Cave Dive Pioneer Martyn Farr. In 40 years of cave diving, he's broken records and written the rule book. British caver Martyn Farr speaks to DIVE Magazine's Tech Diving guru: Joe Cocozza2013-06-0100 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOMAG-03: Jill Heinerth "Tech Profile" interview with Jill Heinerth. Interview by Joe Cocozza2012-08-0300 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOMAG-02: Rich Kohler Interview with Rich Kohler by Joe Cocozza.2012-08-0300 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOPD119: Tech Gear Review1. Joe Cocozza reviews the TITAN SCULA Dive light. 2. Interview with Nic Hollis about the HOLLIS line of Technical Dive Gear.2011-11-2112 minPDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOPD100: CCR diving on the wreck of the SS DelawarePD100:
and HAPPY HOLIDAYS: To a great diving year in 2008 and to another great diving year in 2009. Welcome to the 4th season of Pod Diver Radio!
SEGMENT 1: Joe Cocozza sums up PDR IN 2008
SEGMENT 2: 2009 PODCAST EPISODES WILL BE SUBJECT SPECIFIC.
SEGMENT 3: Shipwreck Diving on the Dive Boat Sea Lion. CCR diving on the SS Delaware and artifact recovery on the MV Stolt Dagali.
Travel tip! Don’t stay at MOTEL 6 in Fort Lauderdale, it is STILL infested with roaches!2008-12-1923 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOPD95: CCR Training and Cave Diving in Bahamas1. EVOLUTION CCR TRAINING at Conch Republic Divers in Key Largo Florida. Richie Kohler teaches Joe Cocozza how to fly his new Evolution Rebreather. 2. Training Agency Review. NAUI. National Assoc of Underwater Instructors. 3. Cave Diving in Grand Bahamas Island with Christina Zenato of UNEXSO.2008-06-271h 10PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOHelium as a dive gasPD68:
1. PADI; Search and Recovery2. D.A.N. Tech Time with Richard Vann PhD. Helium as a dive gas.3. Celebrity Instructor 4. Diving the USS Monitor with Joel Silberstein of TDL
** Contact Joe Cocozza at ** Contact Rescue Diver Rachel at rcocozza@gmail.com2007-04-2642 min
PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIODiver Deaths on USCGC HEALY In August of 2006, the US Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB-20) was on Arctic Patrol. Military divers. Lt. Jessica Hill and PO2 Stephen Duque died during Arctic Ocean diving operations. After reading the after action reports, Joe Cocozza gives his expert opinion and analysis of the incident. The USCG report is here for download2007-01-2611 minPDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOPD48: NACD and the USCG1. POD DIVER NEWS
2.Interview with Larry Green of NACD. Larry talks about the 5 elements of Technical Diving and Doing What Works.
3. Joseph Cocozza and Rescue Diver Rachel review the new movie “The Guardian? based on the exploits of the USCG Rescue Swimmers. Joe relates his experiences training with ASTs (Rescue Swimmers) at Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City.2006-10-0259 minPDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOPD47: Pod Diver Radio PromoContact Joe Cocozza at POD DIVER RADIO is the Podcast from Hardcore Scuba Divers to Hardcore Scuba Divers.2006-09-2706 minPDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIOP40: Wreck Diving in PalauPD40: Wreck Diving in Palau. We interview Sam Scott of Sam’s Tours.
Joe Cocozza would like to thank everyone who sent there condolences regarding the death of his Mommy Mary Kurland. It has been a difficult time but it is nice to know how many friends are out there. Thank you so much for your prayers.2006-07-1114 min