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June 14, 2022

#18 Back from Under the Jungle

After 10 days in Mexico, your hosts are back to tell their tale. Spending over half of their time with a cave diving outfit called 'Under the Jungle,' Nick and Jay are now certified 'Expert Side-Mount' divers. Nothing but h…
June 7, 2022

#17 Interview with Mike Gault Part II

Nick and Jay have Mike Gault back for part 2 of his interview. In this episode Mike delves into the philosophical side of scuba diving. Humility and the removal of the ego should be focused on and can help you become a suc…
May 31, 2022

#16 Interview with Mike Gault Part I

To say that we've been excited to release this episode is quite the understatement. The guys sat down with Mike Gault a few weeks ago to speak with him about how he was initially introduced into scuba diving and what led him…
May 24, 2022

Desert Island Dives - 6 Diving Destinations Part II

As a scuba diver, the list of diving destinations is almost limitless. In part two of Desert Island Dives; 6 Diving Destinations, Nick and Jay continue with the list of their top diving destinations that keep them up at nigh…
May 18, 2022

Desert Island Dives - 6 Diving Destinations - Part I

In this episode, Nick and Jay each reveal 3 dive locations they would like to dive...or dive again. From Florida to The Far East and locations in between, the dive sites that have made their mark on their hearts, minds and …
May 10, 2022

What's the Deal with Dive Buddies?

First of all, we would like to apologize for the audio quality in this one. Daniel the producer (That guy's on thin ice!) was attempting to create a better quality sound but in the process generated what can only be describ…
May 3, 2022

#12 Why Should I Take a Rescue Diver Course

Nick and Jay discuss the pro's and con's of taking a rescue diver course and why some scuba divers hesitate. Should all divers take it? Should non-scuba divers take some form of a rescue class? Wouldn't it benefit everyon…
April 26, 2022

#11 The Truth About Lake Diving

The guys discuss the pros and cons of diving in a lake versus diving in blue water. Nick and Jay have both spent time in our own Lake Travis so they are very familiar with the conditions that lake diving here affords a dive…
April 19, 2022

#10 Going Solo

The guys discuss the pro's and con's of diving solo. Also the contradictions that some agencies put forth in their programs regarding dive buddie's vs. going at it alone and why Nick and Jay both appreciate the preparation t…
April 12, 2022

Am I a Good Diver?

Nick and Jay discuss what it means to be a good diver and quickly realize that it's easier to determine what metrics don't automatically make you a good diver. Years of experience, a diver's rating and the cost of their equi…
April 5, 2022

Dive Slang Vol I

Nick and Jay discuss some of the slang terms that permeate the SCUBA industry. From the logical to the not so much, they cover terms that divers have used to shorten conversations and/or assist in communicating underwater. …
March 29, 2022

How Do I Prepare for a Dive

Nick and Jay discuss how they prepare for a dive, what physical and mental practices are used to accomplish this and how other divers can do the same. The Dive Table www.thedivetable.com Fish Dive Surf, Inc. www.fishdivesurf…
March 22, 2022

Dive Jokes Vol. 1

Nick and Jay test out their comedic delivery in the very first volume of Dive Jokes on The Dive Table. These jokes were not written by your hosts, so their delivery is what's up for debate. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice mes…
March 15, 2022

What’s the difference between training, certification and coaching

Nick and Jay discuss the difference between certification training and coaching. What do each of those mean to themselves and to the development of a scuba diver.
March 7, 2022

What Does Growth Look Like for a Scuba Diver?

Nick and Jay discuss what it means to be a good scuba diver. There are plenty of metrics that don't determine what makes a good scuba diver, i.e. number of years diving, total number of dives, etc., and what it boils down t…
March 7, 2022

Why is Scuba Diving Special?

Nick and Jay discuss why scuba diving is special and discuss their own experiences leading up to when they discovered scuba diving. What led them to follow the lure of the deep and the lessons they learned along the way.
March 7, 2022

What Makes a Great Instructor?

Nick and Jay discuss what it means to be a great instructor. Is it training, experience, agency, etc? What do you think?
March 7, 2022

What Makes a Great Student?

Nick and Jay discuss what makes a great student.  Reliving moments and stories when they were just learning how to be scuba divers, their conversation leads to some introspective thoughts about how they will never stop being…