This week the boys continue their talk on decompression and the evolution of dive tables and computer generated decompression algorithms based on decompression models. The  discussion centers on an article from the late  and great Dr Robert William (Bill) Hamilton where he discusses the changes undergone in the world of decompression theory and practice during the technical revolution in diving of the late 80's to 2000's.  As we travel deeper into the rabbit hole of decompression Dr Bill Hamilton's contribution to diving cannot be understated. Learn what he had to say about the changing world of decompression and scuba diving!

The Great Dive Podcast-Episode 400 - The Changing Landscape of Decompression by Bill Hamilton

The boys are back and taking a break from the Dive Table series to discuss a "Lessons For Life Article". This week the story centers around a technical diving instructor that suffers a DCS incident.  Was it avoidable? Listen to the ramblings of Ol' Jamesy and Older Brando as they discuss what happened to Trevor way back in the "almost 1900's"!

Episode 402 - Reservations For One At Table Six Please

Join the boys as they continue their deep dive into the events surrounding Dave Shaw's fatal last dive!!

Episode 409-Like A Rhinestone Diver (Dave Shaw Part 2)

We're talking about Nudibranchs you dirty minded listeners! In recognition of Testicular cancer awareness month, we've joined our sole corporate sponsor, Manscaped, in their efforts to raise awareness of Testicular cancer as well as Nudibranchs. What does this have to do with Dave Shaw's depth record story? Maybe nothing... maybe everything! But you won't find out unless you listen to Part IV of our deep dive into the Dave Shaw story! Have a listen!

Episode 411-Dave Shaw IV Send Nudes

What do deep cave dives, Mr T, the law, and synchronicity have in common? Find out in this weeks episode as the boys continue their deep dive into the continuing saga of the Dave Shaw Story! Have A Listen!!

Episode 413-Dave Shaw Part V Synchronicity And The Diver

Join us as we continue the saga of Dave Shaw and his fatal dive to 270 meters at Boesmansgat in South Africa! 

Episode 414-Dave Shaw Part VI And So It Continues

BOO-YAH! TGDP is back to the grind and we're getting back in the groove with a cool article from 1998 entitled "The Divers Bill of Rights". Do we have rights as a diver? Do we have responsibilities as a diver? Is it maybe both? Have a listen and find out!

Episode 424-The Divers Bill of Rights

Shut that oxygen window!! It's getting hyperoxic in here! The boys continue their discussion of Oxygen and the role it plays in the diver's physiology!

Episode 426 - Oxygen 2

What do the acronyms ConVENTID, VENTID and ASS all have in common? Well, have a listen and find out as the boys continue their journey down Highway O2 while avoiding the pitfalls of oxygen Toxicity. Have A Listen!!

Episode 428 - Oxygen 4

Momma Always said breathing oxygen at a higher partial pressure than 1.6 was like a box of chocolates.... ya neva know what ya gonna git...  Join the boys this week as they continue their discussion on oxygen and it's effect on the diver. This week they look into Kenneth Donald and his book, "Oxygen and the Diver". Find out how the diving community came to the conclusion that breathing oxygen at higher than a 1.6ppO2 is really unpredictable. Have a listen!!

Episode 430 - Oxygen 6

Grab your logbooks and gather around as James and Brando chat about your favorite subject and theirs, scuba diving. Each episode, these guys will share with each other an interesting and relevant story, tale, adventure or experience from under, in or on the water. It’s just like hanging out with a couple of cool buddies at the dive shop, on the dock or at the pub. Listen, learn and have fun with James Mott and Brandon Schwartz on The Great Dive Podcast. See and experience more at thegreatdivepodcast.com

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