Gemma and Ian chat to Andy Lear.  Andy is based in the UK and through his diving experiences has been inspired to write some poems with a scuba theme. If you would like to get in contact with Andy then pop an email to us and we will pass it on  : thebigscubapodcast@gmail.com The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90.   “Beyond Technical”   Narked at 90    If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial req ..read more

Gemma and Ian chat to Ellie Hudson.  Ellie is also known as Scuba Ellie and is from the UK.  She started diving at the age of fourteen and it became her passion. She left a corporate career to pursue her love of the underwater world and really found herself.  Ellie is an ambassador for brands including Avatar Dry Suits, Reel Diving, DAN Europe and Coral Catch.  She is a full time content creator and a leader in the industry showing what it means to be part of the diving community and promoting ocean conservation. https://www.instagram.com/scubaellie/ The BiG Scuba Podcast i ..read more

Gemma and Ian meet up with Jamie Parker at the Go Diving show to be measured for Santi Dry Suits.   Jamie featured on our previous podcast explaining what it means to be a Santi Dealer.  He covers the interview and measurement process when being fitted and advised about which Santi Dry suit to choose.  Gemma and Ian then visit their local Santi Dealer, Christal Seas Scuba in Norwich to complete the boot, glove and hood fitting.  Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/SANTIdiving https://www.facebook.com/Avatarsuits  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santidiving/ htt ..read more

Gemma and Ian chat to Jamie Parker.  Jamie is the Sales Manager for Reel Diving who is the distribution company for Santi products.  Jamies explains what it means to become a Santi Dealer, the process the dealer follows such as learning about the history of Santi, the history of drysuits and then how to assess what drysuit meets a divers specific needs and the importance of measuring the divers body. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SANTIdiving https://www.facebook.com/Avatarsuits  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/santidiving/ https://www.instagram.com/avatardrysuits ..read more

Gemma and Ian attended The Go Diving Show 2024 that took place at the beginning of March.  It was a fantastic show with plenty of exhibitors, a selection of speakers and of course many many visitors.  This podcast captures some short interviews from around the show and our round up of the weekend.  The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90.   “Beyond Technical”        If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for you ..read more

Gemma and Ian visited DEEP and were hosted by Phil Short, Research Diving, Training Lead.  We were given a tour of the facility at Avonmouth and then over to the Campus at Tidenham. DEEP is evolving how humans access, explore and inhabit underwater environments. Through flexible, modular and mobile subsea habitats that allow humans to live undersea up to 200m for up to 28 days, work-class submarines, and advanced human performance research, DEEP completely transforms what we are capable of underwater and how we conduct undersea science and research. https://www.deep.com/   The BiG Sc ..read more

Gemma and Ian chat to Dr. Joseph Dituri.  Dr. Jospeh Dituri lived undersea for 100 Days in a mission combining education, ocean conservation research, and the study of the physiological and psychological effects of compression on the human body.     Commander Joseph Dituri enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1985. He served continuously on active service upon various ships and shore stations where he was involved in every aspect of diving and special operations work from saturation diving and deep submergence to submersible design and clearance diving. Now that he is retired from ..read more

Gemma and Ian recently visited the team at DEEP.  Kirk Krack is the Human Diver Performance Lead.  This podcast conversation with Kirk was recorded back in 2020 and sets the scene showcasing Kirks diving experience.   More information and conversation will be out in future episodes about DEEP. Gemma and Ian also talk about Dive Fitness, Ians Dry suit and upcoming dive trip to the M2 wreck and the UK diving show. DEEP Campus is the new site previously know as NDAC so well know to many UK divers who used the inland site.  However, it as an exciting new purpose.  DEE ..read more

Gemma and Ian recently visited the team at DEEP and Phil Short was our host for the day.   Phil is the Research, Diving and Training Lead at DEEP.  This podcast conversation with Phil was recorded back in 2020 and sets the scene showcasing Phils diving experience.   More information and conversation will be out in future episodes about DEEP. DEEP Campus is the new site previously know as NDAC so well know to many UK divers who used the inland site.  However, it as an exciting new purpose.  DEEP exists to radically advance how humankind can access, explore and ..read more

Gemma and Ian chat to Melanie and Kathleen who are the owners of Dive The Americas. A women-owned travel agency dedicated to customized dive vacations in Latin America. Melanie and Kath are passionate about diving and helping get more people underwater. They both live in Latin America and believe it's truly an undiscovered jewel for divers of all levels. https://divetheamericas.com/ https://www.instagram.com/divetheamericas/   SPECIAL OFFER! Use the promo code BIGSCUBA to receive a discount.   The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90.   “Beyond Technical”&nbs ..read more