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Nov. 28, 2023

Essentials of Recreational Diving (UTD) with Students, Steven and Paul

After taking their Essentials of Recreational Diving course (UTD), "Hosts" Steven and Paul sit down with their "Guest," instructor Jay, to discuss what they thought about the class as well as how Jay performed as an instruct…
Nov. 7, 2023

UTD Scuba Diving Podcast (Crossover) - Introducing Jay Gardner, Director of Development for UTD | S2E19

This episode is a crossover episode of the UTD Scuba Diving Podcast. We are sharing their podcast because they are officially announcing that Jay Gardner is their new Director of Development. Jay has been doing his best to…
Oct. 31, 2023

The Reef of Horrors, Vol. 2 with Jack Der

This year, Jay is joined for The Reef of Horrors, Vol. 2 by friend of the show, Jack Der. Jack is a CA native and regular dive buddy with Jay. While they don't share any common scary stories, they do have a few that will m…
Oct. 17, 2023

Designing Scuba Training for Adults with Ben Bos | S2E18

Jay sits down with the Training Director of United Team Diving (UTD) Ben Bos to discuss the designing of scuba training for adults and designing a scuba training curriculum that revolves around what divers really need and no…
Oct. 3, 2023

Applying Human Factors in Scuba Diving with Gareth Lock | S2E17

Gareth Lock sits down with Jay to discuss all things, 'Human Factors.' Gareth Lock is a retired senior officer in the RAF, having spent 25 years flying Hercules transport aircraft, involved in flight trials and R&D, and a Sy…
Sept. 5, 2023

The Good, The Bad, The Resolution; A Path to Becoming a Scuba Diving Instructor with Kevin "Heat" Wood | S2E16

Jay sits down again with Kevin "Heat" Wood to discuss their personal journey's in becoming UTD instructors. Kevin was born in Olney, MD and graduated from Virginia Tech with an engineering degree. He is currently a B-52 pilo…
Aug. 29, 2023

How To Compare Scuba Diving Instruction vs. Pilot Instruction with UTD Instructor and B-52 Pilot Kevin Wood | S2E15

Jay sits down with UTD Instructor and B52 pilot trainer, Kevin Wood, to discuss the similarities and differences when it comes to training these two fields. Is training the same no matter the realm? Do only the specifics c…
Aug. 16, 2023

Full Episode - Ecotourism Defined by the UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) with Greg Wolf | S2E14

The UNWTO defines 'Ecotourism' with 5 characteristics. Jay sits down with Greg Wolf for his third and final episode to discuss these characteristics and the impact ecotourism has on the environment. The Dive Table www.thediv…
Aug. 15, 2023

Ecotourism Defined by The United Nations World Trade Organization (UNWTO) with Greg Wolf | S2E14

The United Nations World Trade Organization (UNWTO) defines 'Ecotourism' with 5 characteristics. Jay sits down with Greg Wolf for his third and final episode to discuss these characteristics and the impact ecotourism has on…
Aug. 10, 2023

From Lost Open Water Diver to Overhead Protocols, Cave 1, 2 and Beyond | S2E13

Daniel sits down with Jay to talk about Jay's latest training (OHP), how it compared to previous training, when will he start Cave 1 and what's in store for the future. The Dive Table www.thedivetable.com Gardner Underwater …
Aug. 10, 2023

From Lost Open Water Student to Overhead Protocols, Cave 1, 2 and Beyond| S2E13

Daniel sits down with Jay to discuss his latest scuba training, 'Overhead Protocols,' before he officially ventures into cave diving training and beyond.
Aug. 1, 2023

Desert Island Dives: Underwater Archeology Edition with Greg Wolf | S2E12

Jay and Greg continue their conversation about underwater archeology but this time they each give up their top three sites that they would like to explore... ...and on a side note, Ethan Hawke was mistaken for Kevin Bacon in…
Aug. 1, 2023

Desert Island Dives: Underwater Archeology Edition with Greg Wolf | S2E12

Jay and Greg continue their discussion revolving around archeology however this time they each give up their top three historical sites that they would like to dive. The Dive Table www.thedivetable.com Fish Dive Surf, Inc. w…
July 25, 2023

Showing Love for Indiana Jones, The Archeologist | S2E11

If there was ever a poster-boy for Archeology, Indiana Jones is da man! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-porter73/message
July 25, 2023

How Do You Become an Underwater Archeologist? | S2E11

As Greg is still in the education pipeline on his way to becoming an archeologist, he doesn't pretend to have the answers, however he does have some pretty solid advice. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spot…
July 25, 2023

Greg Jokingly Explains What Underwater Archeology Is. Boom! | S2E11

I mean there's Archeology and then there's Underwater Archeology...right? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-porter73/message
July 25, 2023

Greg Wolf On His Early Life and How He Got Into Scuba Diving | S2E11

From seeing his dad's gear hanging up in the bathroom to studying to be an Underwater Archeologist, Greg discusses the influential factors that led him to his latest endeavor. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.…
July 25, 2023

Jay and Greg Discussing Maryland and Their Love For The Spice, 'Old Bay' | S2E11

'Old Bay,' the spice that might just be on every food item in Maryland, including ice cream. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-porter73/message
July 25, 2023

Greg and Jay Discussing Official Definition of Underwater Archeology | S2E11

There's a lot more to it than the name would suggest. I mean it's underwater! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-porter73/message
July 25, 2023

Archeological Story: The Dutch Trading Ship And An Archeologist vs. Treasure Hunter | S2E11

Jay recalls a story of financial trading on the high seas and the discussion turns to the topic of when is someone an archeologist or just a treasure hunter? Does it boil down to the motive? The Dive Table www.thedivetable.c…
July 25, 2023

Underwater Archeology with Greg Wolf | S2E11

Greg Wolf joins Jay at The Dive Table to discuss Underwater Archeology. This latest dive into scuba work comes after among other things, volunteering as a Public Safety Diver as well as the most noble of all scuba diving job…
July 25, 2023

Megalodon Tooth vs A Coke Bottle...The Gray Area Between Treasure Hunting and Archeology | S2E11

We've all seen things that we wanted to pick up while scuba diving. Most of it was trash and we picked it up (I hope!) in order to remove it from the ecosystem, (Personally, I have left a piece or two of trash because I was …
July 25, 2023

It's Called 6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon...

...Not 7. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-porter73/message
June 27, 2023

Marathon vs Sprint

Hi guys, Just a quick update on the status of the show and why you haven't heard anything from us lately. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-porter73/message