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In this episode, Jay and Sarah discuss getting back into diving after a surface interval. They cover topics such as preparing and servicing gear, buying gear and prioritizing purchases, time vs. number of dives for gear …
Meet Jay and Sarah, the hosts of The Dive Table on April 7th, at La Jolla Shores in San Diego! Bring your gear and go diving with your favorite …
Sarah grew up in California with a legitimate fear of sharks, but still found the ocean "pretty cool." A snorkeling swim in Hawaii started her …
In this episode, Jay and Sarah discuss their journeys into tech and cave diving. They share their experiences and the challenges they faced along the way. They also discuss the different mindsets and motivations behind …
Sarah sits down with long time friend and PADI Instructor (currently not teaching), Camila Quiñones to talk about their scuba diving experiences together in Mexico.
In this episode, Jay and Sarah discuss their journeys into professional level courses. Jay shares his journey to becoming a professional instructor, including the challenges he faced and the support of his spouse. They …
Sarah sits down with PADI Course Director, Aitor Diaz to discuss how they met, how they started a dive shop in Komodo and what they did after COVID said, "Nah," to that business venture.
Welcome to Season 3 of The Dive Table Podcast, introducing Sarah Miller from Azul Unlimited!
As per tradition, the inaugural episode of each season …
After taking their Essentials of Recreational Diving course (UTD), "Hosts" Steven and Paul sit down with their "Guest," instructor Jay, to discuss …
This episode is a crossover episode of the UTD Scuba Diving Podcast. We are sharing their podcast because they are officially announcing that Jay Gardner is their new Director of Development. Jay has been doing his …
This year, Jay is joined for The Reef of Horrors, Vol. 2 by friend of the show, Jack Der. Jack is a CA native and regular dive buddy with Jay. …
Jay sits down with the Training Director of United Team Diving (UTD) Ben Bos to discuss the designing of scuba training for adults and designing a …
Gareth Lock sits down with Jay to discuss all things, 'Human Factors.'
Gareth Lock is a retired senior officer in the RAF, having spent 25 years …
Jay sits down again with Kevin "Heat" Wood to discuss their personal journey's in becoming UTD instructors.
Kevin was born in Olney, MD and graduated from Virginia Tech with an engineering degree. He is currently a B-52 …
Jay sits down with UTD Instructor and B52 pilot trainer, Kevin Wood, to discuss the similarities and differences when it comes to training these two fields. Is training the same no matter the realm? Do only the …
The United Nations World Trade Organization (UNWTO) defines 'Ecotourism' with 5 characteristics. Jay sits down with Greg Wolf for his third and …
Daniel sits down with Jay to discuss his latest scuba training, 'Overhead Protocols,' before he officially ventures into cave diving training and …
Jay and Greg continue their conversation about underwater archeology but this time they each give up their top three sites that they would like to …
We've all seen things that we wanted to pick up while scuba diving. Most of it was trash and we picked it up (I hope!) in order to remove it from the ecosystem, (Personally, I have left a piece or two of trash because I …
Greg Wolf joins Jay at The Dive Table to discuss Underwater Archeology. This latest dive into scuba work comes after among other things, volunteering …
Jay recalls a story of financial trading on the high seas and the discussion turns to the topic of when is someone an archeologist or just a treasure …
There's a lot more to it than the name would suggest. I mean it's underwater!
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'Old Bay,' the spice that might just be on every food item in Maryland, including ice cream.
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If there was ever a poster-boy for Archeology, Indiana Jones is da man!
--- Send in a voice message: …From seeing his dad's gear hanging up in the bathroom to studying to be an Underwater Archeologist, Greg discusses the influential factors that led …
I mean there's Archeology and then there's Underwater Archeology...right?
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As Greg is still in the education pipeline on his way to becoming an archeologist, he doesn't pretend to have the answers, however he does have some …
Marine, scuba diver, barnacle scraper and now aspiring underwater archeologist, Greg Wolf joins Jay at The Dive Table as our 5th guest co-host to …
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--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-porter73/messageScott joins us for his final episode at 'The Table' to discuss expedition photography. What makes it different than traditional underwater photography? How does the approach to the subject matter change and does the …
Hi guys,
Just a quick update on the status of the show and why you haven't heard anything from us lately.
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-porter73/messageThe guys continue their conversation around underwater photography and delve a little more into the specifics. Scott gives advice to new photographers and what he thinks is a step in the wrong direction.
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Scott Bauer joins Jay at The Dive Table for his second stint in the co-host chair to continue their discussion on Underwater Photography.
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Fellow local (Austin, TX) scuba diver and underwater photographer, Scott Bauer joins Jay to discuss how he arrived at photographing objects underwater and how he learned to love the editing process.
Raising coral, not …
Scott Bauer joins Jay as the 4th guest co-host on the second season of The Dive Table to discuss Underwater Photography
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-porter73/messageDiscussing the basics before and after you even get into underwater photography.
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-porter73/messageHow many 'Bauer's' can you name?
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-porter73/message'Nuff said.
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-porter73/messageIf you didn't start growing coral as a kid, you'll never be an underwater photographer.
Kidding!
It's something Scott found somewhat profound regarding his photography career so he decided to share.
--- Send in a …Scott Bauer and Jay discussing why underwater photography is important
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-porter73/messageScott discusses why he pursued underwater photography
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-porter73/messageScott's thoughts (That's a title for a new podcast...I SAID IT FIRST!) on iPhone's versus GoPro's for underwater photography
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-porter73/messageScott discusses his origins regarding underwater photography
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-porter73/messageAfter finally settling into San Diego, CA, Jay sits down with Daniel for a brief discussion about what's going on with The Dive Table as well as each other.
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Despite being in San Diego, CA., Jay finds a number of characteristics similar when diving in La Jolla shores versus Windy Point, Lake Travis, Texas.
…Jack talks about how he grew up and got into Scuba Diving.
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-porter73/messageOlder than time itself (or at least older than the SPG v. Transmitter debate), the question of diving wet or dry has been around for a few minutes. …
Jack joins Jay at The Dive Table for his second episode to discuss what it's like balancing dive work-life with work dive-life. We all do our best to balance our passions or our hobbies with our family and home life, …
My stepfather always used to tell me, "There's two things in this world; Excuses and Results." Yep. And here are some excuses as to why there aren't …
Jack Der of DUI is our guest co-host for our 5th episode of the season. Jay and Jack discuss the traditional and not so traditional ways any type of relationship can blossom through scuba diving. Through the "everyday" …
Jay sits down with UTD Training Director, Ben Bos to discuss the question; How do you know your skills are improving as a diver? From the perspective of an instructor to that of self-assessing your own training dives, …
Sarah and Jay break down a few of the more common types of dive trips, from the dirtbag diver to the specialty trip. Each one has it's own personality and offers potentially different opportunities, but the cost will …
From examples of potty-training to less than glamorous beach exits after a scuba dive, Sarah and Jay discuss what they feel is a solid foundation for …
Welcome to the official start of Season 2 of The Dive Table!
We're glad to finally get back into it and spread the Gospel of Scuba! If you caught episode 0, …
As we enter the second season of The Dive Table, there's clearly a presence that is missing...know what I mean?
Nick moved to Malaysia and deserted us all! Kidding! He's doing fine and we wish him the best. He was …
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Just taking a couple minutes (literally) to thank everyone that has been involved with the show, in one way or another.
--- Send in a voice …In our second episode of The Dive Table's, 'Humans of Scuba,' Nick takes on the task of sitting down with sidemount wreck technical diving specialist, Andy Davis. Nick took a trip to the Philippines last month and …
One of the extraordinary individuals that Nick made contact with at ADEX in Singapore was Robin Cuesta. Robin started and runs Sulawesi Dive Trek in …
The guys excitedly sit down to speak with representatives, Gen, Khee and Ming of the First Asian Underwater Rugby Team, Singapore. You read that correctly, underwater rugby. Trust me, it's a thing and it's growing in …
As a newly minted dive professional, Jay recounts his recent trip to DEMA in Orlando, FL. From walking the floor, seeing the latest scuba gadgets, meeting new vendors as well as recounting his new equipment …
Reminiscing over The Dive Table's first 35 episodes, Jay and Nick discuss what it is they've learned about themselves and the required effort needed to start and maintain a podcast.
Looking to the future, the guys …
While Jay is in Florida attending DEMA, he decided to take advantage of continuing his training with a UTD instructor. Nick and Jay discuss what they do respectively to prepare for training that is outside the typical …
Listeners beware! The stories you are about to hear might make your masks fog up and your regulators free flow, so just make sure you're not scuba …
The guys chit chat about scuba topics that are currently in the news.
Jay will be at DEMA Orlando this year.
Nick speaks on his Malaysia exploits.
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We know that for any scuba shop to be successful, whether it's an agency labeled store or you buddy's garage down the road, more than 5 tools are …
We are excited to bring you, 'Humans of Scuba,' a new series within The Dive Table Podcast.
Some of you may be familiar with the concept and we …
Now that Nick is in Malaysia, it's time he got to work on spreading the word of 'The Table.' He discovered, ADEX, The Asia Dive Expo in Singapore. He jumped on a plane and spent three days hanging out listening to …
We are happy to bring Mike Gault back to The Table to discuss his current project, The Texas Underwater Survey, or TexUS. If you haven't listened to …
The guys sit down with renowned cave diver and explorer, Chuck Noe. Chuck started diving in 1980, received his cave certification in 1996, became a tri-mix instructor in 1997, served as the lead divemaster on trips out …
In one of the few remaining episodes when Nick was stateside, the guys discuss the pro's and cons regarding their decisions for going pro. What motivating factors started them down the pro path and what does it look …
In an episode we recorded prior to Nick leaving for Malaysia, the guys discussed the pro's and con's to buying new or used scuba gear. From BCD's and wings, to wetsuits and snorkels, Nick and Jay discuss the sometimes …
The guys now have over a days worth of audio recorded for your aural pleasure and this week they discuss Nick's adjustment to life in Malaysia. Despite having to drive on the wrong side of the road and the apparent lack …
As the anniversary of Jay's open water certification approaches, he and Nick discuss the path that led him to where he is in the scubaverse. They discuss the choices he made willingly and which ones he decided to …
The age old question finally arrives at The Dive Table; Which tool should you use to monitor your gas levels, the transmitter or the SPG?
Well, the …
The guys finally sit down with Sarah Miller from Azul Unlimited. Nick, being the social butterfly, found her on social media and has been following …
After much needed rest and relaxation (Millennials, am I right?), Nick and Jay have returned. They have actually been hard at work recording and they discuss a couple of their favorite upcoming episodes, including one …
Hey everybody,
Producer Daniel here with The Dive Table
Jay and Nick are gonna take a few weeks off in order to recoup from life outside of podcast responsibilities.
Jay has been out of town with family obligations but …
This week the guys speak with Lily and Arya, their instructors during their side mount course in Tulum, Mexico. Lily and Arya are both instructors …
Nick and Jay sit down with Nat and Vince, the owners of Under the Jungle in Tulum, Mexico to discuss their scuba origins as well as the genesis of …
Natalie Gibb and Vincent Rouquette-Cathala own and operate, 'Under the Jungle,' a complete dive center and equipment retailer in Tulum, Mexico. Nick …
Money. Is it the root of all evil, or the gateway to a scuba life?
Nick and Jay discuss what it might cost today to start your scuba journey. They give a sneak peak into what they've each spent on scuba and discuss …
The guys decide it's time to let the cat out of the bag; Nick is moving to Malaysia. Don't worry, though, thanks to technology the podcast will go …
After 10 days in Mexico, your hosts are back to tell their tale.
Spending over half of their time with a cave diving outfit called 'Under the Jungle,' Nick and Jay are now certified 'Expert Side-Mount' divers. …
Nick and Jay have Mike Gault back for part 2 of his interview. In this episode Mike delves into the philosophical side of scuba diving. Humility …
To say that we've been excited to release this episode is quite the understatement.
The guys sat down with Mike Gault a few weeks ago to speak with …
As a scuba diver, the list of diving destinations is almost limitless.
In part two of Desert Island Dives; 6 Diving Destinations, Nick and Jay continue with the list of their top diving destinations that keep them up …
In this episode, Nick and Jay each reveal 3 dive locations they would like to dive...or dive again. From Florida to The Far East and locations in …
First of all, we would like to apologize for the audio quality in this one. Daniel the producer (That guy's on thin ice!) was attempting to create a …
Nick and Jay discuss the pro's and con's of taking a rescue diver course and why some scuba divers hesitate. Should all divers take it? Should …
The guys discuss the pros and cons of diving in a lake versus diving in blue water. Nick and Jay have both spent time in our own Lake Travis so they are very familiar with the conditions that lake diving here affords a …
The guys discuss the pro's and con's of diving solo. Also the contradictions that some agencies put forth in their programs regarding dive buddie's …
Nick and Jay discuss what it means to be a good diver and quickly realize that it's easier to determine what metrics don't automatically make you a good diver. Years of experience, a diver's rating and the cost of their …
The guys discuss some of the slang terms that permeate the SCUBA industry. From the logical to the not so much, they cover terms that divers have used to shorten conversations and/or assist in communicating underwater. …
Nick and Jay discuss how they prepare for a dive, what physical and mental practices are used to accomplish this and how other divers can do the same.
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Nick and Jay test out their comedic delivery in the very first volume of Dive Jokes on The Dive Table. These jokes were not written by your hosts, …
Nick and Jay discuss the difference between certification training and coaching. What do each of those mean to themselves and to the development of a scuba diver?
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Nick and Jay discuss what growth looks like to a scuba diver and how that manifests itself. Does the student, the instructor, or the agency play the …
Nick and Jay discuss what makes a great student. Reliving moments and stories when they were just learning how to be scuba divers, their conversation leads to some introspective thoughts about how they will never stop …
Nick and Jay discuss what it means to be a great instructor. Is it training, experience, agency, etc? What do you think?
If you enjoyed this episode and want to be a part of this growing community, you can join us …
Nick and Jay discuss why scuba diving is special and speak about their own experiences leading up to when they discovered scuba diving. What led …
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