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DiverSyncPADI Adventure App, DSMB Diving, Social media and scuba diving
Rich Synowiec, host of the scuba diving podcast, discusses his efforts to improve the podcast by incorporating more video and visual elements. He acknowledges that other influencers in different industries have had more success with social media, but he is determined to make his podcast stand out. Rich explores various platforms such as YouTube, Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr to reach a wider audience. He also expresses interest in becoming a PADI Ambassador Diver and shares his thoughts on the dive industry's outdated business model. Additionally, he mentions teaching a new distinctive specialty course offered by PADI called...
2023-10-2939 min
DiverSyncThe PADI TEC60 CCR course and a return to SimplicityRich switches gear with a return to a non-video podcast. He goes back the thing he knows best with an audio podcast. In this podcast, Rich talks about the past couple of weeks teaching the PADI Tec60CCR course at Lake Wazee and he also talks about watching people struggle with getting back into scuba diving after taking some time off. Rich chats about the changes to this podcast as well. He wants to make the podcast more regular doing his best to return to a once a week format. Video has its place and there will be videos...
2023-10-0936 min
DiverSyncMilwaukee, Wisconsin and Munising, Michigan
In this episode, Rich talks about the diving he did in Milwaukee, Wisconsin aboard the Molly V. Shipwrecks featured include the Prince Wilhelm aka "Willie" and the Milwaukee Car Ferry. Rich also takes us on a dive in the wrecks of Munising, Michigan aboard the Wreck Express. Shipwrecks featured include the Bermuda and the Smith Moore. Rich also tells a story about an anchor recovery he did aboard the Kayak Tours Kayak boat and the excitement of doing something new.
2023-07-2939 min
DiverSyncEpisode 513 - Technical diving and the Post-Covid reality of running a dive centerIn this episode Rich talks about the realities of running a dive shop post-covid. Also he shares pictures of his past two technical dive courses from the month of May and some spectacular visibility that can be found in the cooler months of diving. Rich also chats about his journey with the 360 video camera. Wrapping up, Rich shares some amazing photos of visibility found at White Star Quarry in May.
2023-06-0133 min
DiverSyncUtila and the Santa Rosa Blue Hole - Epic Scuba DivingIn this episode your Host, Rich Synowiec, talks about a dive trip he did in 2021 to the Santa Rosa Blue Hole. In the video version Podcast he shares images of the dive site and explains what you are seeing. Rich also chats about the different aspects of a more Recent dive trip in March of 2023 that he took to Utila with his family and clients. Rich shares with his audience videos of the reefs, dolphins, shipwrecks and his kids who have been diving nearly half their lives.
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2023-05-011h 14
DiverSyncFinal Episode of 2020Season 10 Final Episode
The Pandemic has a lot of casualties and the second half of Season 10 was one of them. Rich talks about the past few months and gives us a glimpse of the future of this podcast while recapping the last few months of this dismal year. Rich talks about dives he did, things that happened, people who made a difference and leaves us on a positive note for this show.
2021-01-1630 min
DiverSyncFinal Episode of 2020Season 10 Final Episode
The Pandemic has a lot of casualties and the second half of Season 10 was one of them. Rich talks about the past few months and gives us a glimpse of the future of this podcast while recapping the last few months of this dismal year. Rich talks about dives he did, things that happened, people who made a difference and leaves us on a positive note for this show.
2021-01-1630 minDiverSyncNew Shipwreck and Open Water CertificationsSeason 10 Episode 37
Rich talks about a dive he did on a brand new shipwreck during the invite-only trip last week. This new shipwreck was really cool with lots of artifacts and ship fixtures just waiting to be explored. Rich also talks about the Labor Day holiday weekend where he taught an Open Water Certification and another Discover Scuba Experience.
2020-09-0900 minDiverSyncNew Shipwreck and Open Water CertificationsSeason 10 Episode 37
Rich talks about a dive he did on a brand new shipwreck during the invite-only trip last week. This new shipwreck was really cool with lots of artifacts and ship fixtures just waiting to be explored. Rich also talks about the Labor Day holiday weekend where he taught an Open Water Certification and another Discover Scuba Experience.
2020-09-0908 minDiverSyncHeading to Lake WazeeSeason 10 Episode 26
Rich is heading to Lake Wazee to finish the Tec60CCR. Recorded in his truck, Rich talks about making the trip out of the necessity and using the opportunity that the cancellations covid-19 has brought. This course was made possible by the postponement of the Truk Lagoon Expedition.
2020-06-2600 minDiverSyncHeading to Lake WazeeSeason 10 Episode 26
Rich is heading to Lake Wazee to finish the Tec60CCR. Recorded in his truck, Rich talks about making the trip out of the necessity and using the opportunity that the cancellations covid-19 has brought. This course was made possible by the postponement of the Truk Lagoon Expedition.
2020-06-2616 minDiverSyncA weekend in Alpena and another Plan "C"Season 10 Episode 25
Rich talks about his week of diving after a spectacular weekend diving on a charter boat in Alpena in the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Rich talks about a weather related Plan "C" that they did as an alternate dive and talked about the excitement of having things closer to normal.
2020-06-1900 minDiverSyncA weekend in Alpena and another Plan "C"Season 10 Episode 25
Rich talks about his week of diving after a spectacular weekend diving on a charter boat in Alpena in the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Rich talks about a weather related Plan “C” that they did as an alternate dive and talked about the excitement of having things closer to normal.
2020-06-1908 minDiverSyncNew Product to talk about... the Dive Case by GarminSeason 10 Episode 23
Rich does a podcast from his truck and gets excited about a new product being offered by Garmin. The Dive Case for the InReach Mini allows you to take a GPS locator and emergency beacon on a dive with you to a max depth of 330ft. Rich has been part of the test team for Garmin on this product since January and is excited to finally be able to talk about it.
2020-06-0500 minDiverSyncNew Product to talk about... the Dive Case by GarminSeason 10 Episode 23
Rich does a podcast from his truck and gets excited about a new product being offered by Garmin. The Dive Case for the InReach Mini allows you to take a GPS locator and emergency beacon on a dive with you to a max depth of 330ft. Rich has been part of the test team for Garmin on this product since January and is excited to finally be able to talk about it.
2020-06-0517 minDiverSyncTec60 Dives, Teaching during lockdown, Making a "Pool"Season 10 Episode 22
Rich talks about the diving he has been doing and the teaching that was done over the past week. He talks about the creativity of building a confined open water training area at White Star Quarry. Teaching during a lockdown has been challenging and Rich talks about that.
2020-05-3007 minDiverSyncTec60 Dives, Teaching during lockdown, Making a "Pool"Season 10 Episode 22
Rich talks about the diving he has been doing and the teaching that was done over the past week. He talks about the creativity of building a confined open water training area at White Star Quarry. Teaching during a lockdown has been challenging and Rich talks about that.
2020-05-3000 minDiverSyncCancelling trips, Making it work.Season 10 Episode 21
Rich talks about the goal line being moved as Michigan's Governor extends her stay at home order again. Rich talks about the "newness" of cancelling trips, something that has never happened in his history as owner
2020-05-2315 minDiverSyncCancelling trips, Making it work.Season 10 Episode 21
Rich talks about the goal line being moved as Michigan's Governor extends her stay at home order again. Rich talks about the "newness" of cancelling trips, something that has never happened in his history as owner
2020-05-2300 minDiverSyncStaying Active in a ShutdownSeason 10 Episode 18
Rich Talks about Diving the quarry with his family and how he has been keeping his divers in touch with each other and thinking about diving. Rich also has a story of a special guest in the Zoom Happy Hour.
2020-05-0212 minDiverSyncStaying Active in a ShutdownSeason 10 Episode 18
Rich Talks about Diving the quarry with his family and how he has been keeping his divers in touch with each other and thinking about diving. Rich also has a story of a special guest in the Zoom Happy Hour.
2020-05-0200 minDiverSyncBeing a Tourist, Munising Ice Diving AdventureSeason 10 Episode 9
Rich is back from Munising and a week of adventure with his fellow course directors. Rich talks about how this trip and his friend's visit reinforced the idea that visitors are tourists and you should not take for granted that your normal surrounding are not totally awesome to someone who is visiting. Especially if they are here for the first time.
2020-02-2617 minDiverSyncBeing a Tourist, Munising Ice Diving AdventureSeason 10 Episode 9
Rich is back from Munising and a week of adventure with his fellow course directors. Rich talks about how this trip and his friend's visit reinforced the idea that visitors are tourists and you should not take for granted that your normal surrounding are not totally awesome to someone who is visiting. Especially if they are here for the first time.
2020-02-2600 minDiverSyncThe Self-Righteousness of Rule BreakersSeason 10 Episode 8
Rich talks about some the posts he has been reading on Facebook regarding people who are known "rule breakers" publicly slamming people for doing something they disagree with. Scuba is rife with disagreements but taking a side of something you know nothing about gets Rich a little riled when he knows people choose which rules to break and which ones to get outraged about.
2020-02-1900 minDiverSyncThe Self-Righteousness of Rule BreakersSeason 10 Episode 8
Rich talks about some the posts he has been reading on Facebook regarding people who are known "rule breakers" publicly slamming people for doing something they disagree with. Scuba is rife with disagreements but taking a side of something you know nothing about gets Rich a little riled when he knows people choose which rules to break and which ones to get outraged about.
2020-02-1911 minDiverSyncSo Much Scuba Stuff!Season 10 Episode 7
Rich talks about the weekend with his kids and his continuing process of sorting through six years of scuba stuff at his Monroe Store now that it is closing. Rich also talks about his Technical Diving workshop that he did at Divers Incorporated.
2020-02-1410 minDiverSyncMaking Decisions in the Scuba BusinessSeason 10 Episode 5
Rich talks about the decision to close one of his stores. The process of making decisions in the scuba business tend to be more emotional than analytic and Rich takes time to break down the "Why's" of closing his Monroe Location of Divers Incorporated.
2020-01-2813 minDiverSyncHaving a Plan B - Winter Diving!Season 10 Episode 4
Rich talks about a diving day that did not go exactly as planned. He talks about prepping for the closing sale at the Monroe Location. Finally Rich announces upcoming trips to Utila and to Yellowstone National Park for scuba diving and adventure!
2020-01-2313 minDiverSyncEconomics of DivingSeason 10 Episode 3
Rich spent the week working on paperwork and working on prepping the Monroe Store for closing. Rich gets passionate about discounting and the economics of diving that discounting affects.
2020-01-1711 minDiverSyncTropical Tech Training and Diving to 90m/300ftSeason 10 Episode 1
Happy New Year from Bonaire where Rich is teaching Trimix Instructor, Tec60CCR, Enriched Air Diver, Gas Blender and even an Open Water Course. Rich talks about his week of training in a short podcast about the dives he has been doing and the sights he has seen.
2020-01-0214 minDiverSyncMerry Christmas from Bonaire!Season 9 Episode 52
Last Episode of Rich's ninth year hosting DiverSync! Rich records this week's episode from the island of Bonaire where he is on a working vacation with friends, students and Family.
2019-12-2606 minDiverSyncShop Small for the Holidays!Season 9 Episode 50
Rich talks about this time of year as a business owner looking at the new things that need to be done for the new year, looking at what is happening in the industry and locally and overall looking at the things that went well and the things that we would like to avoid in the future. Rich also talks about the importance of shopping small and supporting your local dive center this time of year.
2019-12-1320 min
DiverSyncBack from an Incredible DEMA!Season 9 Episode 47
Rich is back from DEMA with some more incredible stories to tell about the show and the events that happened there. Rich talks about a couple of new products he saw there. Then Rich talks about his week after DEMA catching up and going to another Shipwreck show with Ric Mixter and a story about Lake Erie Shipwrecks. Finally Rich is off to another event this weekend as he travels to Sandusky, Ohio for the Shipwrecks and Scuba event!
2019-11-2214 minDiverSyncBack from an Incredible DEMA!Season 9 Episode 47
Rich is back from DEMA with some more incredible stories to tell about the show and the events that happened there. Rich talks about a couple of new products he saw there. Then Rich talks about his week after DEMA catching up and going to another Shipwreck show with Ric Mixter and a story about Lake Erie Shipwrecks. Finally Rich is off to another event this weekend as he travels to Sandusky, Ohio for the Shipwrecks and Scuba event!
2019-11-2214 min
DiverSyncRich is at DEMA!Season 9 Episode 46
Rich does the podcast while driving to the last day of DEMA. The Diving Equipment and Marketing Association Convention. One of the largest, industry only events in the country! Rich talks about the training he has been doing, the new products he is excited about and some of the other things he has been doing this week!
2019-11-1618 minDiverSyncRich is at the Diving Equipment and Marketing Association convention!Season 9 Episode 46
Rich does the podcast while driving to the last day of DEMA. The Diving Equipment and Marketing Association Convention. One of the largest, industry only events in the country! Rich talks about the training he has been doing, the new products he is excited about and some of the other things he has been doing this week!
2019-11-1618 minDiverSyncBack from Utila, Off to DEMASeason 9 Episode 45
Rich is back from Utila, on his way to teach a Tec40 CCR course and then off to DEMA! Rich talks about doing the deeper part of the trimix course in Utila and the incredible time he had at the Utila Dive Resort teaching the instructors of the Bay Island College of Diving a Trimix course and then a Trimix Instructor course.
2019-11-0720 minDiverSyncTropical Trimix Training, Utila, HondurasSeason 9 Episode 43
Rich does a podcast from the Island of Utila off of the coast of Honduras. This was the first week of a two week course that Rich is teaching to certify some guys as PADI Trimix Divers.
2019-10-2612 minDiverSyncZombies, Underwater Pumpkin Carving and Hollis Tech Days!Season 9 Episode 41
Rich talks about his weekend and the cool things that happened during it. He also talks about the apocalypse plan he has for the quarry and how he can keep people diving there even if there was a power outage country wide. Rich ties that into the zombie apocalypse diver course and the fun of the underwater pumpkin carving contest!
2019-10-1118 minDiverSyncWinding down and Pumpkin CarvingSeason 9 Episode 40
Rich does a podcast from his car. Talking about the upcoming Hollis tech days, zombie apocalypse, and Underwater pumpkin carving events coming up this weekend. Rich also talks about the past weekend of tec 40 training with a student in a wetsuit.
2019-10-0413 minDiverSyncPrism 2 Training and working up to Plan BSeason 9 Episode 36
Rich just got done with a fantastic weekend of Tec40CCR Training on the Prism 2 with 3 students being joined by 12 other Prism 2 Divers at White Star Quarry! Rich also talks about his up coming Plan B trip to Milwaukee!
2019-09-0512 minDiverSyncMunising, Michigan with my Amazing Kids!Season 9 Episode 29
Rich just returned from his annual shipwreck and camping weekend in Munising, Michigan. This was the first time he took his kids with the intention of having them become regular two tank customers doing both dives in their drysuits! They did awesome and Rich talks all about it!
2019-07-1922 minDiverSyncAssessing Tec Divers, Training and more DivingSeason 9 Episode 20
Rich had a busy week of training and diving. One of the dives was a tech Trimix assessment dive that he had comments on. Rich spends time discussing the "why" of such dives and the importance of keeping in practice.
2019-05-1827 minDiverSyncRegulator Updates, Traverse City, Dinner with a Relic from another ageSeason 9 Episode 17
Rich talks about the weekend of diving with the Prism 2 last weekend. He also talks about at regulator service clinic he attended in Traverse City. Also in Traverse City, Rich had dinner with an old friend who was of his era and a shipwreck finder in another time. Sale discussion from this week followed by more diving.
2019-04-2715 minDiverSyncOpen Circuit vs. Rebreathers when Starting TecSeason 9 Episode 13
Rich talks about another online thread that started with a question about Starting into technical diving. The individual asking the question stated he was going to start down the path to become a technical diver and wanted to know if he should go open circuit or CCR. Rich answered what he thought and the insanity ensued.
2019-03-3022 minDiverSyncGas Blender, More ice diving, Chamber Dives and MoreSeason 9 Episode 7
Rich has extended the amount of time between podcasts to the max without missing a week. It has been a busy time for him and he talks about the courses that he has been teaching, dives he has been doing and his summer plans. Rich also talks about the Hyperbaric Chamber Dive that was done this week as well as some of the instructor stuff he has been doing.
2019-02-1629 minDiverSyncIce diving and other Winter ActivitiesSeason 9 Episode 5
Rich has been cold water diving this week and ICE DIVING! Listen to the stories as Rich talks about a week of super clear water and fantastic conditions while diving in January!
2019-02-0219 minDiverSyncCCR Training at Fantasy Lake Scuba Park, NCSeason 9 Episode 3
Rich is in North Carolina Teaching a Tec40 CCR course. He has been having a great time at the Fantasy Lake Scuba Park outside of Raleigh, North Carolina. In this short podcast, Rich talks from his truck on the way to the dive site to keep you updated on what has been happening in diving.
2019-01-1909 minDiverSyncNew Years Day Diving, Rebreather cold water divingSeason 9, Episode 1
Rich start the year off talking about diving on New Years Day. It was a mild day with fantastic visibility. Rich also talks about a question that was emailed to him getting to the heart of why you choose an instructor/ dive center. Rich gets into the Aquaman movie as well giving his opinion of the effects and the fact that it is NOT the BBC.
2019-01-0520 min
DiverSyncNew Years Day Diving, Rebreather cold water divingSeason 9, Episode 1
Rich start the year off talking about diving on New Years Day. It was a mild day with fantastic visibility. Rich also talks about a question that was emailed to him getting to the heart of why you choose an instructor/ dive center. Rich gets into the Aquaman movie as well giving his opinion of the effects and the fact that it is NOT the BBC.
2019-01-0520 minDiverSyncBonaire, Tec 40 CCR Training, Family fun!Season 8 Episode 52
Rich does his last episode of 2018 from the Island on Bonaire. He is on holiday teaching his wife, Jill, her PADI Tec40 CCR course and a friend of his is also taking the PADI Tec Sidemount Instructor Course. Rich talks about night diving with a Bioluminescent light show and diving with his kids.
2018-12-2833 min
DiverSyncPacking for Vacay, River Diving, teaching rebreatherSeason 8 Episode 51
Rich Talks about getting back into river diving for the first time since the summer. He also talks about sidemount and getting back into that to make back mounted diving with stages more streamlined. Rich chats about how his Zeagle Rep meeting and making custom BCDs. Finally Rich is packing for Bonaire and discusses the trials and tribulations of that ordeal.
2018-12-2017 minDiverSyncPacking for Vacay, River Diving, teaching rebreatherSeason 8 Episode 51
Rich Talks about getting back into river diving for the first time since the summer. He also talks about sidemount and getting back into that to make back mounted diving with stages more streamlined. Rich chats about how his Zeagle Rep meeting and making custom BCDs. Finally Rich is packing for Bonaire and discusses the trials and tribulations of that ordeal.
2018-12-2017 min
DiverSyncAmazing vis at White Star! Gear Review Garmin Virb EditSeason 8 Episode 50
Rich went diving at White Star to some incredible visibility! He talks about the sale at his store and offers some of the closeouts to you. Rich also talks about the Garmin Virb Edit software that came with his Virb Ultra 30. Finally Rich looks towards 2019 and Season 9 of this podcast looking for ideas and suggestions for changes.
2018-12-1220 minDiverSyncAmazing vis at White Star! Gear Review Garmin Virb EditSeason 8 Episode 50
Rich went diving at White Star to some incredible visibility! He talks about the sale at his store and offers some of the closeouts to you. Rich also talks about the Garmin Virb Edit software that came with his Virb Ultra 30. Finally Rich looks towards 2019 and Season 9 of this podcast looking for ideas and suggestions for changes.
2018-12-1220 minDiverSyncMore about DEMA and new diving technologySeason 8 Episode 48
Rich chats more about DEMA telling a story about the Prism 2 Seminar he attended and the speeches by the cave rescuers from the Thai Soccer Team incident. He also spends time talking about the new products that he saw at DEMA that were representative of super cool stuff coming in technology. RIch talks about his meetings this week with Garmin and Atomic. He also spent time talking about his awesome weekend of CCR diving.
2018-12-0145 minDiverSyncBack from DEMA, New Products, Trip to the DesertSeason 8 Episode 47
Rich is back from DEMA in part one of what will become a two part story about the trip to Las Vegas. Rich chats about new products, about the PADI CD Update and the directions that the industry is taking. Rich also talks about a trip out to Lake Mead to check out the Echo Bay resort to find it high and dry at the top of a mountain now.
2018-11-2430 min
DiverSyncBack from DEMA, New Products, Trip to the DesertSeason 8 Episode 47
Rich is back from DEMA in part one of what will become a two part story about the trip to Las Vegas. Rich chats about new products, about the PADI CD Update and the directions that the industry is taking. Rich also talks about a trip out to Lake Mead to check out the Echo Bay resort to find it high and dry at the top of a mountain now.
2018-11-2430 minDiverSyncRich at DEMA, Short Podcast from Las VegasSeason 8 Episode 46
Rich takes some time out of his amazingly busy schedule at DEMA the largest industry-only scuba event of the season! This is more of a teaser than anything else as Rich hints at some incredible stuff coming in 2019!
2018-11-1506 min
DiverSyncRich at DEMA, Short Podcast from Las VegasSeason 8 Episode 46
Rich takes some time out of his amazingly busy schedule at DEMA the largest industry-only scuba event of the season! This is more of a teaser than anything else as Rich hints at some incredible stuff coming in 2019!
2018-11-1506 minDiverSyncStorms of November, Tec 50, Tec 40CCR HalloweenSeason 8 Episode 44
Rich talks about spinning up to DEMA. He also talks about the upcoming tec 50 training and the training he has been doing with rebreathers. Rich talks about the show, the storms of November show he attended this evening.
2018-11-0125 minDiverSyncPrism 2 training, 2400 year old shipwreck, River Diving seasonSeason 8 Episode 43
Rich talks about his upcoming Prism 2 course. He also talks about his upcoming schedule of trips for 2019. He discusses an article about Oldest intact shipwreck recently found in the Black Sea. This 2400 year old amazing find is discussed with his love of shipwrecks. River diving season just around the corner and Rich talks about the upcoming dives he has planned.
2018-10-2422 minDiverSyncUnderwater Pumpkins, Night diving and Richard Roost Jr.Season 8 Episode 41
Rich talks about Underwater Pumpkin Carving. Gives a shout out to an old mentor long gone. Talks about his week of diving with public safety divers and their courses and the task of getting his shops in order. Rich also talks about a night dive he did with some good customers and friends.
2018-10-1425 minDiverSyncGood Instructor vs Great InstructorSeason 8 Episode 40
Rich talks about his past week teaching the PADI IDC and some of the things that were discussed there. He also talks about some of the articles that were posted on the DiverSync Facebook page. Rich chats about how things change in diving instruction similar to the things that change in other diving related.
2018-10-0519 minDiverSyncNuclear Missile Silo Diving, IDC, Deep divingSeason 8 Episode 39
Rich chats about the awesomeness that was the missile silo dive last weekend, a busy week diving and the fun he has with his Job. Rich also chats about the fun he has had in diving this week and the struggles of running a business that is super fun in the bargain.
2018-09-2832 minDiverSyncRich's Birthday, Standards Discussion, tec 45 update, family interruptionsSeason 8, Episode 37
Rich starts this podcast on his birthday and in the middle of it gets interrupted by house guests arriving early. Finishing it the next day, Rich talks more about how people interpret standards in a way that may be detrimental to the learning of the skills. He also talks about his upcoming classes and the stuff that he is doing this next week! Primer for IDC and more.
2018-09-1528 min
DiverSyncRich’s Birthday, Standards Discussion, Tec 45 update, family interruptionsSeason 8, Episode 37
Rich starts this podcast on his birthday and in the middle of it gets interrupted by house guests arriving early. Finishing it the next day, Rich talks more about how people interpret standards in a way that may be detrimental to the learning of the skills. He also talks about his upcoming classes and the stuff that he is doing this next week! Primer for IDC and more.
2018-09-1528 minDiverSyncGas Planning, Fat Diver Challenge EndsSeason 8 Episode 35
Rich talks about the end of this round of the Fat Diver Challenge. It seems that sharks don't kill divers, cheeseburgers do, so we need to start taking better care of ourselves. Rich also talks about how we should continue taking better care of ourselves as we journey through our every day lives. At the request of a listener, Rich talks about gas planning and how we can all do a better job of realizing what gas consumption we are using.
2018-08-3136 min
DiverSyncGas Planning, Fat Diver Challenge EndsSeason 8 Episode 35
Rich talks about the end of this round of the Fat Diver Challenge. It seems that sharks don't kill divers, cheeseburgers do, so we need to start taking better care of ourselves. Rich also talks about how we should continue taking better care of ourselves as we journey through our every day lives. At the request of a listener, Rich talks about gas planning and how we can all do a better job of realizing what gas consumption we are using.
2018-08-3136 minDiverSyncFourth of July, Diving with your kids, motivation to become healthierSeason 8 Episode 27
Rich spends some time talking about his busy weekend and the fun he had diving with children on the Fourth of July. Rich also talks about watching the fireworks from the deck of a 100+ year old Great Lakes Freighter with his family. Rich spends some time talking about a weight loss motivator in contest that gets you a few new t shirts. Rich also talks about supporting the store and the instructor that you are planning on taking your training from and travelling with.
2018-07-0636 min
DiverSyncFourth of July, Diving with your kids, motivation to become healthierSeason 8 Episode 27
Rich spends some time talking about his busy weekend and the fun he had diving with children on the Fourth of July. Rich also talks about watching the fireworks from the deck of a 100+ year old Great Lakes Freighter with his family. Rich spends some time talking about a weight loss motivator in contest that gets you a few new t shirts. Rich also talks about supporting the store and the instructor that you are planning on taking your training from and travelling with.
2018-07-0636 minDiverSyncThe Ferries, My PADI Club and Rough Weather DivingSeason 8 Episode 26
Rich talks about the diving he did this weekend on a "Unicorn" The wrecks of the McPhail and the Curran are two ferries that sank together in Lake Huron near the Thumb of Michigan. Rich also talks about the choices we have to make when going diving in rough weather. Rich had a visit from some PADI bigwigs this week and he chats about that as well.
2018-06-2927 min
DiverSyncThe Ferries, My PADI Club and Rough Weather DivingSeason 8 Episode 26
Rich talks about the diving he did this weekend on a "Unicorn" The wrecks of the McPhail and the Curran are two ferries that sank together in Lake Huron near the Thumb of Michigan. Rich also talks about the choices we have to make when going diving in rough weather. Rich had a visit from some PADI bigwigs this week and he chats about that as well.
2018-06-2927 min
DiverSyncWelcome to the Not-So-Glamorous side of Diving!Season 8 Episode 23
Rich talks about the not so glamorous side of business ownership, when the process becomes more like "a job." Rich also talks about the changes that happen and go alone with breaking in new captains with new charter boats. Rich also talks about things to come and some of the upcoming trips he now has openings for.
2018-06-0726 minDiverSyncWelcome to the Not-So-Glamorous side of Diving!Season 8 Episode 23
Rich talks about the not so glamorous side of business ownership, when the process becomes more like "a job." Rich also talks about the changes that happen and go alone with breaking in new captains with new charter boats. Rich also talks about things to come and some of the upcoming trips he now has openings for.
2018-06-0726 min
DiverSyncRiver Diving and the Poseidon Regulator Repair SeminarSeason 8 Episode 8
Rich talks about his weekend of River Diving and how much fun he had doing it. Rich also talks about the Poseidon Regulator repair seminar and what he learned in Chicago. He also talks about the planning and working out the details of the trip for this weekend. Rich also talks about the need for good mentors.
2018-02-2237 minDiverSyncRiver Diving and the Poseidon Regulator Repair SeminarSeason 8 Episode 8
Rich talks about his weekend of River Diving and how much fun he had doing it. Rich also talks about the Poseidon Regulator repair seminar and what he learned in Chicago. He also talks about the planning and working out the details of the trip for this weekend. Rich also talks about the need for good mentors.
2018-02-2237 min
2017-07-0632 minDiverSyncRich teaches Open WaterSeason 7, Episode 27
Rich teaches and open water course as well as diving with his kids.
2017-07-0632 min
DiverSyncSeason 6 Episode 10 – DiverSync NetCast – Rich in BonaireSince Rich is in Bonaire he pre recorded this weeks episode and he talks about getting ready for the trip and getting three weeks worth of stuff accomplished in one.
2016-03-0530 minDiverSyncSeason 6 Episode 10 – DiverSync NetCast – Rich in BonaireSince Rich is in Bonaire he pre recorded this weeks episode and he talks about getting ready for the trip and getting three weeks worth of stuff accomplished in one.
2016-03-0500 minDiverSyncRich reads some of the reviews and the news that came up since last week and talks about the dives he did over the weekend. He even gives the location of his most recent secret spot.Rich reads some of the reviews and the news that came up since last week and talks about the dives he did over the weekend. He even gives the location of his most recent secret spot.
2014-12-1649 minDiverSyncNew River to dive and new things on the horizon. Rich talks about the past weekend diving the River Raisin near the new dive shop.New River to dive and new things on the horizon. Rich talks about the past weekend diving the River Raisin near the new dive shop.
2014-12-0850 minDiverSyncQuiet week in diving this week but Rich Managed to get a dive in at White Star and talks about the comedy of errors that was the weekend.Quiet week in diving this week but Rich Managed to get a dive in at White Star and talks about the comedy of errors that was the weekend.
2014-12-0235 minDiverSyncRich talks about the convention this past week known as the Diving Equipment and marketing association convention (dema) His views on new products, on the industry itself and with good friends.Rich talks about the convention this past week known as the Diving Equipment and marketing association convention (dema) His views on new products, on the industry itself and with good friends.
2014-11-251h 08DiverSyncRich talks about the upcoming show with the Diving Equipment and Marketing Convention next week.Rich talks about the upcoming show with the Diving Equipment and Marketing Convention next week.
2014-11-1734 minDiverSyncIts not episode 44 although Rich got a little confused. It is a story about the recent dives in Bonne Terre Mine Missouri.Its not episode 44 although Rich got a little confused. It is a story about the recent dives in Bonne Terre Mine Missouri.
2014-11-1144 minDiverSyncRich talks about his weekend being blown out for diving but not for personal history. He talks about visiting relics of his past.Rich talks about his weekend being blown out for diving but not for personal history. He talks about visiting relics of his past.
2014-11-0447 minDiverSyncHas it Really been 4 years running? The first test was this week in 2010... Rich Reflects on the 200th episode and talks about where he should go from here... then segues into diving...Has it Really been 4 years running? The first test was this week in 2010... Rich Reflects on the 200th episode and talks about where he should go from here... then segues into diving...
2014-10-2742 minDiverSyncRich chats about the fan messages he got this week... wishes Jon a happy birthday and talks about the lack of diving he got in this week.Rich chats about the fan messages he got this week... wishes Jon a happy birthday and talks about the lack of diving he got in this week.
2014-10-2137 minDiverSyncRich talks about the recent dive trip to the Cooper River South CarolinaRich talks about the recent dive trip to the Cooper River South Carolina
2014-10-1350 minDiverSyncRich talks about prepping for the Cooper River and the trials and tribulations of preparing a travel schedule for 2015Rich talks about prepping for the Cooper River and the trials and tribulations of preparing a travel schedule for 2015
2014-10-071h 002014-10-0155 minDiverSyncRich talks about a great trip back to the Bruce Peninsula and shipwreck diving in Tobermory Canada.Rich talks about a great trip back to the Bruce Peninsula and shipwreck diving in Tobermory Canada.
2014-09-161h 01DiverSyncSeason 2 Episode 33 - DiverSync NetCast - Rich is SickRich was dog sick and needed to shorten the podcast. A good show but not too much content sorry.
2012-08-1437 min
DiverSyncSeason 2 Episode 33 – DiverSync NetCast – Rich is SickRich was dog sick and needed to shorten the podcast. A good show but not too much content sorry.
2012-08-1437 minDiverSyncRich talks about diving and a Submarine base for sale in the news. As well as a whole lot of topics generated by the chatroom!Rich talks about diving and a Submarine base for sale in the news. As well as a whole lot of topics generated by the chatroom!
2012-06-051h 02DiverSyncRich talks about an amazing week in Presque Isle. Different day and Time for the program than normal. Hope you can listen in live!Rich talks about an amazing week in Presque Isle. Different day and Time for the program than normal. Hope you can listen in live!
2011-08-171h 04DiverSyncSeason 1 Episode 24 - DiverSync NetCast - Poseidon Rebreather Event at WSQJoin us as Rich talks about the Poseidon Discover MkVI Rebreather event at White Star Quarry. Rich and other divers had an opportunity to try out rebreathers and Rich Talks about his adventures.
2011-06-141h 03
DiverSyncSeason 1 Episode 24 – DiverSync NetCast – Poseidon Rebreather Event at WSQJoin us as Rich talks about the Poseidon Discover MkVI Rebreather event at White Star Quarry. Rich and other divers had an opportunity to try out rebreathers and Rich Talks about his adventures.
2011-06-141h 03