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The Bottom Dwellers Dive Shack
Chronicling Divers of the Past and Present. A podcast by working divers for divers.
Sea stories, near misses, interviews, safety briefings, underwater welding, construction, and diver life in general.
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Army Diver Episode
Dave Dodd- Former Army Diver, Instructor, Diver, and current ADCI VP. Listen as we talk about working together in Florida and hear about his days with the Army. A fun episode that you're sure to enjoy! Please Follow, Subscribe, and Share. We are also asking for more reviews on the podcast platforms that you listen on. Leave rating and reviews on APPLE, Spotify, and Google etc.
ADCI episode
Phil Newsum of ADCI
ADCI, (Association of Diving Contractors International). Official statements on the recent diver fatalities including that of Jaxxyn Wood who lost his life at the LG&E and KU Mill Creek generating station. We also interview Mr. Newsum and learn more about what the ADCI does behind the scenes. Go to adc-int.org for more information about commercial diving and its practices, click on button below.
Marrianna: Engineer-diver
Listen as we talk with Engineer in Training Marianna as she tells us all about engineer diving inspections. One of our young sisters in the dive business! She is a breath of fresh air and a great episode for the entry level diver!
Episode 19
Chris Reece of Social Distortion / Pike Bar episode
Chris Reece owner of the Pike in Long Beach and former drummer of Social Distortion through their golden years! Listen as we sit down and talk with a Legend and friend to thirsty divers!!
Episode 15
Chad Kasin episode
Episode 14 part II: Questions with Chad
joined by dive students and entry level divers
Chad shares some answers to burning questions many dive students and new divers have! This episode was brought to you by Pressure Junkiez.
Dive Lab episode
Episode 8: Dive Lab with Mike Ward
Episode 8: Dive Lab Mike Ward, President of Dive Lab and Commercial Dive Hall of Famer, sits down with us to talk about the history, purpose, and future of Dive Lab. We learn of some exciting new projects and Mike also tells a little about his time with the NEDU (Navy Experimental Diving Unit). He also talks about his early days getting started with Bev Morgan and Kirby Morgan Dive Systems. For more information about the XLDS, Kirby Morgan dive hat overhauls and shell repairs, or training courses, do not hesitate to call Dive Lab at (850) 235-2715 This episode was brought to you by Pressure Junkiez.
Les Gorski episode
Episode 7:
The Gorski- Iron Curtains and stainless steel hats
Joining us in the Dive Shack is Les Gorski. The creator of the Gorski Diving Hat. He tells us about diving behind the "Iron Curtain", his humble beginnings in the dive business and the story of the first mass produced stainless steel commercial diving helmet! This episode was sponsored by Bay Tech Industries, please check them out at baytechrentals.com , they also have a new online store at underwaterhydraulics.com Use the code "dwellers" at checkout for a free sticker pack!
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Joint Zone lift bags and tools
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The Diver's Attorney
What we know is that if you are a commercial diver you have learned to accept the associated dangers and willingly deal with them “on the job”. We know what it takes to help protect your interests employing the legal protections afforded you as a maritime worker. We are committed to stand by you and assist you when you need legal help. We are committed to provide you consultation so that you are aware of your legal rights so that you are equipped with the knowledge that the law is there to serve you from the time you leave dive school to the time you are ready to retire.