Deadfoot Diver Podcast

In this episode of The Dead Foot Diver Podcast, Curt, the dead foot diver, sits down with Captain Jeremy McDonald from the Canadian Armed Forces and owner of Yellowknife Divers. They discuss Jeremy's extensive diving experience starting from 1994, his initial plans to be a clearance diver, and his fascinating diving adventures across Canada and beyond. Jeremy shares compelling stories, including his amazing find in the St. John Riv...

In this episode of The Dead Foot Diver Podcast, host Curt, the deadfoot diver, sits down with Michael Menduno, a legendary figure in the diving industry who coined the term 'technical diving.' Michael shares his journey from being inspired by Jacque Cousteau to becoming a seminal figure in the tech diving community. They discuss the history and evolution of technical diving, the challenges and advancements in rebreather technology,...

In this episode of The Dead Foot Diver Podcast, host Curt interviews Jennifer Idol, a renowned photographer, an Explorers Club member, and the marketing manager for Avelo Dive Systems. Jennifer recounts her journey into diving, her extensive experience in various diving expeditions, and her role in promoting the Avelo Dive System. The conversation delves into the impacts of climate change on marine life, the challenges of conservat...

This is a video about Exploring the Depths: Join Curt, also known as the Deadfoot Diver, on The DeadFoot Diver Podcast as he sits down with Robert Thomas, Britain's youngest ever certified cave diver. In this episode, they discuss Robert's early beginnings in the diving world, inspired by a family deeply entrenched in diving and adventure. From his start at just six years old to his accomplishments in technical and cave diving, inc...

Welcome to The Dead Foot Diver Podcast! In this episode, host Curt sits down with Szylvia Judit Mervin Jones, the manager of the newly revamped Blue Heron Adventures dive shop in Tobermory. They discuss a range of exciting updates for the 2025 diving season, including a new website, online booking system, various membership passes, and the introduction of night dives. Szylvia also highlights upcoming events, such as a grand opening...

In this episode of The Dead Foot Diver Podcast, host Curt, the Dead Foot Diver, welcomes Bill Nadeau, an experienced diver involved with RCMP diving, tech, and cave diving, and a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society. They discuss Bill's journey into diving, his year-long liveaboard experience in Australia, and his extensive work in technical and adaptive diving. The conversation covers the importance of internships in di...

Join Curt, the Dead Foot Diver, as he welcomes KT and Syd Jones, his  former captains and colleagues from their days working with famed treasure hunter Mel Fisher in Key West, Florida. The discussion dives into their fascinating journey into treasure hunting, the experiences and challenges they faced, their significant finds, and the evolution of treasure-hunting technology. The duo also shares their post-diving adventures in flyin...

Exploring the Underwater World with Nick Hogle: Scuba Diving, Podcasts, and More

In this episode of the Dead Foot Diver Podcast, host [Name] converses with Nick Hogle, the host of the Offgassing podcast, about various facets of scuba diving. The discussion kicks off with Nick sharing his journey into the world of scuba diving, starting with a life-changing dive experience in Thailand. The conversation also delves into their share...

In this exciting episode of the Deadfoot Diver Podcast, host Curt the Deadfoot Diver welcomes legendary diver Peter Mesley, owner of Lust 4 Rust. They discuss Peter's illustrious diving career, starting from learning scuba diving in the late 1980s, transitioning to tech diving, and eventually becoming a rebreather instructor. Peter shares captivating stories about his experiences diving in Truk Lagoon, Lake Wanaka, and Bikini Atoll...

In this inspiring episode of the Deadfoot Diver Podcast, Curt the Deadfoot Diver interviews Dave Lawrence and his son Dave Jr. from the Scuba Gym in Orlando, Florida. They discuss how Dave Jr.'s recovery from a life-threatening brain tumor and subsequent paralysis led to the founding of the Scuba Gym. The Scuba Gym specializes in using scuba diving as a therapeutic tool to help individuals with various disabilities, including paral...

In this episode of the Deadfoot Diver Podcast, host Curt interviews Lamar Hires, head of DiveRite and a pioneer in the diving industry. They discuss Lamar's journey in diving since 1979, his contributions to technical and cave diving equipment, and innovations like the backplate and wing, sidemount configurations, and rebreathers. The conversation also covers advancements in safety, the acceptance of Nitrox, and Lamar's personal di...

In this episode of the Deadfoot Diver Podcast, Curt, the Deadfoot Diver, welcomes Steve Davis, owner of sidemountpros.com and host of the Speaking Sidemount podcast. Together, they discuss Steve's journey into diving, starting from childhood influences to his extensive experience in sidemount and cave diving. Steve shares his insights on the advantages of sidemount diving, especially for divers with disabilities, and describes his ...

In this episode of the Deadfoot Diver Podcast, host Curt welcomes Gus from the renowned Dive Talk podcast. They dive into Gus's journey from discovering scuba diving in icy waters to creating Dive Talk, a leading podcast in the scuba community. Gus shares insights on the Dive Talk Academy's comprehensive training programs and the revolutionary Dive Talk Go Rebreather, designed for affordability and convenience. They also discuss th...

In this episode of the Deadfoot Diver Podcast, host Curt interviews Jim Elliott and Tina Marie Hernandez from DiveHeart, an organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities experience the freedom and therapeutic benefits of scuba diving. Learn about the origins of DiveHeart, its mission, and how it has evolved over 23 years. The discussion includes touching stories of transformative experiences, the extensive adaptive div...

In this episode of the Deadfoot Diver Podcast, host Kurt the Deadfoot Diver interviews Dan Orr, a legendary figure in the diving industry and the former head of Divers Alert Network (DAN). Dan shares his captivating journey into scuba diving, influenced by early encounters with treasure hunter Art McKee and inspiring underwater films. He recounts his extensive experience, from early certification in 1964 to a remarkable career span...

Exploring the Depths: Adaptive Diving and Cave Exploration with Jill Heinerth

Join Curt, the Deadfoot Diver, as he hosts National Geographic Explorer and esteemed cave diver Jill Heinerth on the Deadfoot Diver Podcast. Dive into an enlightening conversation about adaptive diving, the importance of customized scuba equipment for divers with disabilities, and the profound mental health benefits of scuba diving. Jill shares her experi...

 Welcome to the Deadfoot Diver Podcast! In this episode, join us for an exhilarating conversation with Dr. Neil Hammerschlag, a leading marine biologist and shark expert. Dr. Hammerschlag shares his journey from a young ocean enthusiast in South Africa to becoming the executive director of the Shark Research Foundation and president of Atlantic Shark Expeditions. Discover his passion for making shark diving accessible to individual...

In this episode of the Deadfoot Diver Podcast, Curt, also known as the Deadfoot Diver, sits down with legendary diver John Chatterton. Curt shares his recent diving experiences in Jamaica, highlighting the challenges he faces as an adaptive diver. They discuss the changing dynamics of underwater ecosystems, dealing with disabilities while diving, and the need for innovation in equipment. John shares fascinating stories from his div...