As our story moves into the 1960’s, Jamesy and Brando discuss the American Pop Culture that is happening along with the evolution of the Voit Regulators. Coming from a company that was manufacturing sporting goods like the classic American Dodgeball, Voit would eventually be purchased by AMF and further grow this iconic scuba brand.

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Episode 224 - The Thunderballers

In 1957, Carl Kohler wrote this article for Skin Diver Magazine, 20,000 Lovely Legs Beneath The Sea. It was an entertaining look at the growing participation of shapely ladies entering the water world of the skin diving man. 60 years later and just in time to celebrate International Womens Dive Day, Jamesy and Brando revisit this time in what may become the most sexiest episode of TGDP to date.

Episode 225 - 20,000 Lovely Legs Beneath The Sea

The boys stand on the shoulders of giants this week with a discussion about an article by Michael Menduno that he published in this month's DAN Blog. Michael interviews Human Factors founder, Gareth Lock. In the article they discuss Human Factors in Diving, which in a nutshell is the idea of making it easier to do the right thing and harder to do the wrong thing (#MIETDTRTAHTDTWT). They also highlight the upcoming virtual conference that Gareth has organized and produced that is scheduled for September 24-25 2021. Gareth and Michael have both been featured on TGDP more than a few times and their contributions to the diving community are remarkable. Go to www.The GreatDivePodcast.com episode 228 in the shownotes for links to the article as well as the Human Factors website.

Episode 228 - #MIETDTRTAHTDTWT: Human Factors In A Nutshell

Happy New Year People!!! As we dive into nearly completing our 5th year of podcasts, the boys celebrate by reminiscing over the past year at TGDP!! Thank you to all our listeners, donors, supporters, friends and family!!

Episode 247 - Remembering 2021

This week's episode centers around a young couple that are scuba diving on a warm water shipwreck. Find out what bad things can happen when they push their boundaries too fast!

Episode 274 - Just Putting The Tip In

This week the boys bring you a special 2 hour double episode, live from the 2023 Thunder Bay International Film Festival.  As TGDP prepares for attending the 2024 show we look back at a few interviews we did last year. All the talks seem to come back to the feature film last year, David Ruck’s “The Erie Situation.”

Episode 352 - TBIFF

A couple of songs I hope my mother never hears.

God Will Never Say

James and Brando dive into some information from the 2018 British Sub-Aqua Club Diving Incident Report. We take a break from the nonsense talk and get into the deeper side of the reef. Join us as we talk statistics, diver qualifications, decompression incidents, fatalities, carnival rides like the Matterhorn and more.

Episode 104 - 2018 BSAC Diving Incident Report

The boys get back to a fan favorite, underwater photography. What do you do when the dive changes? Maybe it’s because of the weather, maybe it’s because of a mechanical problem with the boat, or maybe it’s  the bio-rhythms of your hard-bodied models that prevents them from diving… probably an ear problem. Anyway, when things go bad you can make some easy changes to your perspective to still come away with a great dive and some even better photographs.

Episode 152 - Forced Perspective

As Michigan continues to broil in the grip of a heat wave, Ol' Jamesy loses his AC and yearns for the days of cooking inside without overcooking the residents. The recipe discussion inevitably turns to recipes for disaster. This time we'll whip up a little tragedy Tortellini that is sure to whet your appetite! Terri, Marni, & Tim will bring the wine, bread, and dessert... Join James and Brando as they serve main course!

Episode 172 - Tragedy Tortellini

This week the boys have a talk about deep sea commercial diving. Brando get nostalgic about hard hats, DDCs and the Grem-Bird. While talking about a new movie on Netflix, they also discuss a book sent to them, Salvamar- A Tale of Salvage and Deep Diving, by Dominic Miller. Join them in this exciting episode about being trapped at the bottom of the North Sea. 
Here is a link to the book. Get your copy and tell Dominic you heard about it on TGDP.
https://www.amazon.com/Salvamar-Tale-Salvage-Deep-Diving-ebook/dp/B07ZH9XNYG?fbclid=IwAR3cyog-yJdbW92ud0A_f6mTVa865KW-sRK0perrt3jJ8NQmeJ8MqLHIkL8

Episode 193 - Salvamar

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

Episode 352 - TBIFF

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