The Dive Table

Sep 26 2024 117 ep. 49 mins 11
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Suffering through a dry spell without scuba diving? Grab your favorite drink and take your seat at The Dive Table every week with Jay and Sarah as they share their stories and adventures of their continuing love affair with scuba diving. You’ll laugh at their stories of minor misfortune. Empathize with their successes and regrets, but ultimately you’ll recognize their journey as your own; where life intersects with Scuba Diving. We know you’d rather be scuba diving, but while you’re out of the water, The Dive Table Podcast is the next best thing.

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Final Episode

Sep 26 2024 41 mins  
Yes, this is our very final episode. We are sorry to see it go. We had an amazing time discussing scuba topics and meeting new people. More is explained in the episode.

Balancing the Responsibilities of Parenting With a Passion for Scuba Diving with Laura Pohjanen from DarkSide Divers | S3E17

Sep 03 2024 59 mins  
In this episode, Jay and Sarah explore the topic of parenting and diving with their guest, Laura Pohjanen, from Dark Side Divers. The discussion covers considerations when balancing diving and parenting, the unique experience of being a diver and a mom, the physical and mental challenges, and the importance of support from partners and the diving community. They also touch on intro

The Dive Table Presents: 'Diversity Below the Waves' with Greg Hamman of Undersea Expeditions - Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Divers

Aug 20 2024 58 mins  
Greg Hamman, owner of Gayscuba.com, discusses his experience as a queer person in the diving industry and the importance of creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ divers. He highlights the role of LGBTQ+ scuba clubs in providing support and resources for divers and the progress that has been made in some destinations. Greg also addresses the challenges of homophobia and discrimination tha

The Dive Table Presents: 'Diversity Below the Waves - The Humans of Scuba' with Ara @Diverbliss. 'Promoting Inclusivity in the Dive Industry, Cultural Awareness and Empathy in Diving'

Jul 30 2024 61 mins  
Note: I apologize for the technical difficulty that Jay's microphone was experiencing. It is rectified at the 18:50 minute mark.In this conversation, Jay, Sarah, and Ara discuss the lack of diversity in the scuba diving industry and the impact it has on different communities. They explore the experiences of being a person of color in the diving world, the stereotypes and discrimina

The Dive Table Presents: Surface Interval #6 with Jay Gardner: Zigging and Zagging as an Independent Scuba Instructor

Jul 23 2024 34 mins  
Being an independent scuba instructor involves managing various aspects of running a small business, serving students, and handling logistics. This includes finding students, defining the target audience, and understanding their needs. It also involves managing the logistics of teaching classes, such as gas fills, dive sites, rentals, and pool access. Building a support system is c

The Dive Table Presents: 'Diversity Below the Waves: The Humans of Scuba'

Jul 21 2024 1 mins  
We here at the dive table are excited to announce our new diversity in diving series.If you've been involved with the scuba diving community in any capacity, you have probably noticed a lack of diversity. Although this is changing as younger people get into the sport with the help of social media, the general diving population consists of white, middle -aged, straight men. And whil

Debunking Shark "Facts" | S3E14

Jul 16 2024 44 mins  
Sharks have a bad reputation, mostly due to sensationalism and fear, however, they are important for the environment and play a vital role as apex predators. Shark attacks are rare, with the odds of being bitten or killed by a shark being extremely low and in fact, you're more likely to be struck by lightning. We think it goes without saying, but Humans are the biggest threat to sh

Reality Check - 10 Myths That Scuba Students Should Question | S3E13

Jul 09 2024 61 mins  
In this episode, Jay and Sarah discuss the top 10 student myths for scuba divers. They address misconceptions such as the belief that paying for certification guarantees expertise, the idea that scuba diving is challenging, scary, and always expensive, and the notion that instructors should always be trusted without question. They also touch on the importance of choosing the right

Sarah's Return to Komodo: The Good, The Bad and the Lessons Learned | S3E12

Jul 02 2024 26 mins  
In this episode, Sarah shares her experience diving in Komodo and other places in Indonesia. She discusses the challenges of traveling to Indonesia, the strong currents in Komodo, and the different dive sites in the area. Diving in Komodo is not just for advanced divers and she highlights the beauty and diversity of the marine life. She also talks about the importance of stepping o

The Dive Table Presents: Surface Interval #5 with Sarah Miller - Komodo National Park

Jun 18 2024 15 mins  
While on a dive expedition with Azul Unlimited, Sarah took the time to ask her fellow divers how they felt about the environment, marine life and the conditions that they encountered.