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The BiG Scuba Podcast is a new, independent podcast dedicated to all things diving and ocean related. Its hosted by two friends, Ian, and Gemma. Our aim is to provide a light hearted podcast for all levels of divers and also non-divers with a view to encouraging the non-divers to consider entering the water. We hope to bring you current dive and marine related news and information with the added BIG twist. Give us a listen and get inspired about all things scuba.
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The BiG Scuba Duo, Gemma and Ian chat to Edward Askham Spencer. Edward has a spirit for competition and adventure that has drawn him across the world and back again. His fiancé would say he is married to the sea. Before Ed deployed to Afghanistan as a Paratrooper in 2008 he went to Andark his local dive shop on the south coast of England to do his …
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The BiG Scuba Duo, Gemma and Ian chat to Sophie Heptonstall. Sophie was introduced to diving by her dad, grandad and uncle who were diving in the UK. She did a PADI Discover Scuba abroad at twelve years old and then PADI Open Water Course at Stoney Cove. At university in Wales Sophie joined the university BSAC Club and continued her diver grade tra…
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The BiG Scuba Duo, Gemma and Ian chat to Aniela Martin. Aniela Martin is a scuba diver and an offshore hydrographic surveyor, working as part of a large team out at sea mapping the seabed and collecting geological information. Aniela has a deep passion for the underwater world that began after her first ever scuba dive whilst on holiday as a teenag…
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The BiG Scuba Duo, Gemma and Ian chat to Georgina Miller. Aquacity Freedivng is based at Porthkerris dive centre in Cornwall. It is run by UK freedive national champion Georgina Miller, who is an SSI FD instructor trainer and her husband Daan Verhoeven, a well-known freediving photographer. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aquacityfreediving Insta…
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In this episode join us at “Scoobs Scuba Shack” We are on location at Diverstme Scuba Diving centre based at Spring Lakes in the UK. We enjoy a dive at West Lake guided by John and Liam and then chat to Mark, John, Liam and Lou about all they offer at the Divers Time and what West Lake has to offer to all scuba divers. We thoroughly enjoyed our day…
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In this episode join us in conversation with Maria Munn. Maria is a multi-award winning underwater photographer, author, journalist and shark stalker, who fell in love with whale sharks and the ocean whilst in hospital on the end-of-life pathway, after being run over for the second time and left with 15 fractures and life-changing injuries. She lau…
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In this episode join us in conversation with Dr. Laura Walton. Laura is a UK-based clinical psychologist, scuba diving instructor, and the founder of Fit To Dive, an organization dedicated to promoting mental, physical, and psychological fitness for divers. With a background in both psychology and diving, Laura specialises in helping divers manage …
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A slightly different episode. Ian, Gemma and Honey visited the Farne Islands for a 3 day diving trip in July 2024 and give a review of their experiences. The Farne Islands are in the North East of the UK and have numerous dive sites only a short distance from the mainland and the harbour and coastal town of Seahouses. Our trip was organised by our …
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In this episode join us in conversation with Sally Cartwright. Saly started diving 1993 after an injury on a mountaineering trip. After a bet with a local dive club and a successful try dive, Sally took up the challenge and a new life direction. Early into her diving career she found herself using mixed gas and rebreathers. Finding herself at the b…
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To celebrate Fathers Day in the UK we have re-released and episode recorded in 2020. Gemma and Ian speak to Michael and Robert Thomas who are father and son. They share similar interests in the caving, diving and diving in caves. Michael Thomas has been involved in diving for over thirty years including being an Examiner and Training Officer for Th…
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Gemma and Ian chat to Sarah Donohue. Sarah is an International Powerboat Champion, Marine Stuntwoman and conservation advocate. She loves all things ocean and has been a UN world ocean day blogger and a media diver…. https://sarahdonohue.com/ The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” Narked at 90 If you are thinkin…
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Gemma and Ian chat to Byron Conroy. Byron is the Chief Operating Officer at Arctic Adventures based in Iceland. He is also an exceptional underwater photographer. He is passionate about Iceland and photography. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/byron_conroy/?hl=en-gb https://www.byronconroy.com/ https://adventures.is/ The BiG Scuba Podcast is bro…
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Gemma and Ian chat to Dawn Kernagis. Dawn joined DEEP in 2023 as the Director of Scientific Research. DEEP is an ocean technology and exploration company with a mission to 'Make Humans Aquatic.' DEEP's undersea habitat and submersible systems, combined with multi-phased diver and human performance training, will create the next evolution of subsea …
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Gemma and Ian chat to Ben and Gemma Bengey. They are the dynamic duo behind Lundy Diving. Despite facing the loss of their father in February 2023, they joined forces to keep Lundy Diving a family business. Together, they've not only carried on their father's legacy but also forged a stronger bond, learning to work hand in hand with their resilienc…
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Gemma and Ian chat to Andy Lear. Andy is based in the UK and through his diving experiences has been inspired to write some poems with a scuba theme. If you would like to get in contact with Andy then pop an email to us and we will pass it on : thebigscubapodcast@gmail.com The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” …
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Gemma and Ian chat to Ellie Hudson. Ellie is also known as Scuba Ellie and is from the UK. She started diving at the age of fourteen and it became her passion. She left a corporate career to pursue her love of the underwater world and really found herself. Ellie is an ambassador for brands including Avatar Dry Suits, Reel Diving, DAN Europe and Cor…
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Gemma and Ian meet up with Jamie Parker at the Go Diving show to be measured for Santi Dry Suits. Jamie featured on our previous podcast explaining what it means to be a Santi Dealer. He covers the interview and measurement process when being fitted and advised about which Santi Dry suit to choose. Gemma and Ian then visit their local Santi Dealer,…
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Gemma and Ian chat to Jamie Parker. Jamie is the Sales Manager for Reel Diving who is the distribution company for Santi products. Jamies explains what it means to become a Santi Dealer, the process the dealer follows such as learning about the history of Santi, the history of drysuits and then how to assess what drysuit meets a divers specific nee…
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Gemma and Ian attended The Go Diving Show 2024 that took place at the beginning of March. It was a fantastic show with plenty of exhibitors, a selection of speakers and of course many many visitors. This podcast captures some short interviews from around the show and our round up of the weekend. The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at …
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Gemma and Ian visited DEEP and were hosted by Phil Short, Research Diving, Training Lead. We were given a tour of the facility at Avonmouth and then over to the Campus at Tidenham. DEEP is evolving how humans access, explore and inhabit underwater environments. Through flexible, modular and mobile subsea habitats that allow humans to live undersea …
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Gemma and Ian chat to Dr. Joseph Dituri. Dr. Jospeh Dituri lived undersea for 100 Days in a mission combining education, ocean conservation research, and the study of the physiological and psychological effects of compression on the human body. Commander Joseph Dituri enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1985. He served continuously on active service upon …
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Gemma and Ian recently visited the team at DEEP. Kirk Krack is the Human Diver Performance Lead. This podcast conversation with Kirk was recorded back in 2020 and sets the scene showcasing Kirks diving experience. More information and conversation will be out in future episodes about DEEP. Gemma and Ian also talk about Dive Fitness, Ians Dry suit a…
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Gemma and Ian recently visited the team at DEEP and Phil Short was our host for the day. Phil is the Research, Diving and Training Lead at DEEP. This podcast conversation with Phil was recorded back in 2020 and sets the scene showcasing Phils diving experience. More information and conversation will be out in future episodes about DEEP. DEEP Campus…
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Gemma and Ian chat to Melanie and Kathleen who are the owners of Dive The Americas. A women-owned travel agency dedicated to customized dive vacations in Latin America. Melanie and Kath are passionate about diving and helping get more people underwater. They both live in Latin America and believe it's truly an undiscovered jewel for divers of all l…
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