The Scuba Diving Podcast

Dec 07 2024 99 ep. 14 mins 14
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Never before has the entire underwater industry come together in one place & without barriers. The most interesting people underwater share their success stories, expertise, & just plain 'ol advice. Leaders from travel to equipment, aquariums to scuba instructors, mermaids to boat captains, & everything in between are all right here. If you love the water & want to know "how they did it" or "why they do it", your wait is over! Kenny Dyal brings top talent to help you along your underwater journey. "Let's show the rest of the world, the rest of the world."

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S4:E21 | TOP Scuba Diver destination in the world | History of Diving Museum in The Florida Keys

Dec 07 2024 8 mins  
Every scuba diver must visit this location at some point in their life. My only regret is not going sooner. We noticed that it’s just as mind-blowing to non-divers and kids as it is to certified divers. I also believe it inspires many to go and get involved in the world of scuba diving. In this interview, I speak with the executive director, Lisa Mongelia while at the DEMA Show.

S4:E20 | Scuba Diving is FINALLY getting the change it needed | This is the future of scuba diving

Dec 04 2024 18 mins  
Scuba diving has been stuck in the stone age for a while. Here is a recap of, in my opinion, why we are going to catch up to the other big sports rather quickly. We’ve all seen the endless, well-intentioned attempts at a new dive app like how to find dive locations, log a dive, or an agency app (like PADI, NAUI, SSI, SDI, BSAC, CMAS, etc.). But I see people light up when they rea

S4:E19 | Young girls are reshaping the Dive Industry | Bella Zandoná talks Photography & Cold Water

Nov 29 2024 10 mins  
Bella Zandoná dives the dark, cold waters of the Pacific Northwest packing a Marelux camera rig while wearing a drysuit. She is proof that scuba diving doesn’t need to be a macho sport for “tough guys”, and everyone with a love of the ocean should get involved. Bella loves shooting macro underwater photography, capturing the hidden sea life that enchants those less-traveled

S4:E18 | Every Mermaid should learn to scuba dive FIRST. Career advice from a full-time Mermaid

Oct 05 2024 19 mins  
Haley Mermaid explains exactly how she became a full-time Mermaid Performer and tips for other merfolk to break into those paid gigs. We cover a lot in this sit-down interview, from training tips to tail making pointers, plus safety concerns for parents with kids who want to learn to be a mermaid. She also lists specific steps to getting jobs as a mermaid. Finally, the big reason S

S4:E17 | Come with me to the FIRST EVER Scuba Diving Expo | There’s a new dive convention in town!

Oct 04 2024 19 mins  
This was the perfect dive convention between the DEMA Show and The Scuba Show, and was much bigger than I expected. Loaded with vendors ranging from Tusa to Aqualung, Stream2Sea to Fourth Element, and even Huish Outdoors (Atomic, Zeagle, Suunto, Oceanic and others). They also gave out prizes, had mermaids on the scene, and even free food trucks!Aggieland Scuba has outdone themselve

S4:E16 | HOW to run a Dive Shop without losing money | Owner tells the secret to 'Living the Dream'

Aug 07 2024 12 mins  
Jennifer Opiela-Miksch is a co-owner of AggieLand Scuba, a full-service retail dive shop in College Station, Texas. She’s running a success story of financial AND personal growth, with the simple ingredient to growing the store and enjoying the job revealed here in this interview. Jennifer has also helped launch the Dive Expo for their 10 year anniversary. This is a community of

S4:E15 | Scuba Divers can finally FIND each other, link up, & plan Trips with New Buddy Radar

Jul 16 2024 21 mins  
Finally, you can find somebody to dive with. Even better, you can find divers in your area that have similar interests and skills! Kenny jumps on a video call with Alexis to discuss exciting new technology that links divers up with each other. The new “Radar” feature notifies you of divers in your area. You can chat, dive together, just ask questions about the area… but it�

S4:E14 | How to become an Underwater Photography & Videography professional | Kewin Lorenzen

Jul 02 2024 9 mins  
Epic underwater photography and videography are some of the incredible accomplishments of Kewin Lorenzen. He’s a shark conservationist, cave diving explorer, tech diver, artist, and above all, an underwater photographer. He’s shot several renowned videos and photos for TV programs and sits on the board of directors for “People of the Water”, a non-profit dedicated to streng

S4:E13 | How a Popular Dive Boat Captain handles tense situations on the water, especially with Divers & Snorkelers everywhere!

Jun 19 2024 13 mins  
Captain G was the most popular boat captain I have ever seen. Guests would arrive like old friends calling him by name. So after visiting the Amoray Dive Resort in Key Largo for another interview, I just had to interview the famous Captain G. Before the interview, I had the opportunity to go out on two dive drive trips, totalling 4 dives in a single day. He was our captain for both

S4:E12 | The only dive resort in The Florida Keys just got an upgrade. Kenny sits down with owner Jeff Gneiser on location.

May 29 2024 23 mins  
Amoray Dive Resort is the only dedicated dive resort in the Florida Keys. In fact, Key Largo is considered the “Scuba Diving Capital of the World”. Jeff Gneiser (and his wife, Cynthia) own the PADI 5 Star Dive Operation that operates with the resort. Jeff sat down with me to tell the story of how they’ve renovated and expanded the facility, and what it takes to be a 2023 and