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Deadfoot Diver Podcast
by Deadfoot Diver
I am a 55 yr old former professional dive instructor, commercial diver and Treasure diver. I am now back diving with multiple disabilities. I have no movement in my left leg below the knee and I am blind in my left eye. Join me on my exciting new podcast where i talk about everything diving and the benefits of diving being disabled and the challenges. I have a lot of exciting guests coming along for the ride!!! Rssverify
Episodes
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Legendary Diver Gary Gentile on Wrecks, Cave Beginnings, and His Memoir The House of Pain
In this Deadfoot Diver Podcast episode, host Curt welcomes legendary diver and author Gary Gentile to discuss how his teenage sewer and Pennsylvania wild-cave exploring led him to scuba training, then a lifelong passion for shipwrecks, including iconic dives on the Andrea Doria and the Monitor....
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Doug Elsey on Sublimnos, Subigloo, and Canada’s Underwater Habitat Legacy | Deadfoot Diver Podcast
On the Deadfoot Diver Podcast, host Curtis interviews Canadian diving pioneer Doug Elsey, who shares how Jacques Cousteau inspired him to start diving in the 1960s, earn early NAUI certification, and use commercial diving to pay for engineering and ocean engineering studies. Elsey recounts…
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Edd Sorenson: The Cave Diver Called When It’s Impossible | Deadfoot Diver Podcast
This Deadfoot Diver Podcast episode features cave diver and rescue/recovery specialist Edd Sorenson, who explains how he discovered cave diving in the 1990s and became known as the person called when recoveries are deemed impossible. He recounts early IUCRR involvement, his first unexpected...
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From Opera to Avelo: Ross Neil on Shearwater’s Jetpack, Adaptive Diving Safety & the New Perdix 3
Curt welcomes Ross Neil of Shearwater Research (head of global partnerships and business development) to discuss Ross’s unusual path from a childhood in the opera world and musical theater to 30 years as a professional diver and PADI course director. Ross explains how trying the Avelo system in...
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Marine Archaeologist Jim Sinclair on Atocha Treasure, Titanic Dives & Saving Shipwreck History
Curt (Deadfoot Diver) interviews marine archaeologist Jim Sinclair about how Cousteau inspired his diving and how a Florida Keys underwater archaeology course led him to Mel Fisher and the Atocha/Margarita projects. Sinclair recounts starting broke, becoming a conservator, and managing the...
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High Pressure Hooligans: Trimix Fills, Mobile Stations & St. Lawrence Wreck Diving
Curt hosts John from High Pressure Hooligans in Iroquois, Ontario, discussing how he built a high-tech fill station to address the lack of nearby air, nitrox, and trimix fills along the St. Lawrence. John outlines his setup, weekly fill volume, 7-days-a-week availability, and a mobile fill…
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Richie Kohler on Deep Wreck Diving, U-Boat Mysteries, and the Meaning of Artifacts | Deadfoot Diver Podcast
Richie Kohler on Deep Wreck Diving, U-Boat Mysteries, and the Meaning of Artifacts | Deadfoot Diver Podcast Curt interviews technical diving legend Richie Kohler about his 50+ year diving career, how mentors (including his father, Atlantic wreck divers, and John Chatterton) shaped his…
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Gary Gentile on Cave Exploration, Deep Wreck Diving, and the USS Monitor & Andrea Doria PT 1
Curt welcomes legendary diver and explorer Gary Gentile, who recounts how teenage sewer and wild-cave exploration led him to scuba training, then a lifelong passion for shipwrecks and roughly 2,500 dives. Gentile describes suing the U.S. government and NOAA for access to the USS Monitor, winning...
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Inside 60 Years of Great White Shark Cage Diving | Andy Fox on The Dead Foot Diver Podcast
Curt (the Deadfoot Diver) interviews Andy Fox of Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions about his family’s legacy in great white shark cage diving, from Rodney Fox’s 1963 survival and the early influence of film crews to the first underwater great white footage using a cage and the operation’s recent 60th...
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Exploring Titanic Artifacts with Shipwreck Historian Steve Santini
On The Dead Foot Diver Podcast, Curt Steve Santini, a Titanic and shipwreck historian in Canada, to tour his home museum collection and discuss Titanic history through artifacts from the ship, the shipyard, the rescue, and later expeditions. Steve explains pieces tied to Halifax and the body...
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Can This Wetsuit Really Protect You From Sharks?
In this episode of The Deadfoot Diver Podcast, hosted by Curt the Deadfoot Diver, we dive deep into the fascinating world of shark safety with special guest Andre Borell, the innovator behind the Shark Stop Wetsuit. Andre shares the intriguing journey that led him to develop this groundbreaking...
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Exploring Hyperbaric Medicine and Diving Risks with Dr. George Harpur | Dead Foot Diver Podcast
In this episode of The Dead Foot Diver Podcast, Curt visits the hyperbaric chamber at Tobermory. He interviews Dr. George Harpur, a renowned hyperbaric physician, about his extensive career and the future of hyperbaric medicine. They discuss the benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for…
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Unveiling the Mysteries of Shipwrecks: FP King Discovery with Brendan Baillod
In this episode of The Deadfoot Diver Podcast, host Curt welcomes Brendan Baillod, President of the Wisconsin Underwater Archaeological Association (WUAA), to discuss underwater archaeology, shipwreck discoveries, and diving with disabilities. Brendan shares his 25-year journey with WUAA, details...
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Revolutionizing Scuba with Aviad Cahana: The Avelo System
Welcome to The Deadfoot Diver Podcast with Curt, the Deadfoot diver. In this exciting episode, Curt discusses the revolutionary Avelo System with its inventor, Aviad Cahana. They explore how this innovative diving system offers enhanced safety, especially for divers with disabilities, by…
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Why This Diving Author's Books Changed the Industry
Welcome to The Dead Foot Diver Podcast with Curt the Deadfoot Diver. In this episode, Curt is joined by world-renowned diving author Simon Pridmore. They discuss Simon's journey into scuba diving, his transition into becoming an instructor, and eventually a respected author within the diving...
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Exploring Marine Archeology with James Delgado
Join Curt the Deadfoot Diver in an engaging episode of The Dead Foot Diver Podcast as he interviews world-renowned marine archeologist, James Delgado. Discover James's early fascination with water and boats, and the pivotal moment in 1978 that led him to switch careers from land to maritime...
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Exploring Legendary Shipwrecks with Dive Detective Mike Fletcher
In this episode of The Dead Foot Diver Podcast, host Curt welcomes a true legend in the diving industry, Mike Fletcher. Together, they discuss a variety of fascinating topics including Mike's early diving career, the rediscovery of the steamship Atlantic, and epic underwater expeditions with…
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Treasure Hunting with Darrell Miklos: U-Boats, Shipwrecks, and Family Secrets
In this episode of The Dead Foot Diver Podcast, Curt sits down with renowned treasure hunter Darrell Miklos from Cooper's Treasure. They discuss Darrell's early start in treasure hunting with his father, adventures in finding shipwrecks, the challenges of hunting Nazi U-Boats, and the…
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Why Most Divers Get Decompression Sickness Wrong With Simon Mitchell
In this episode of The Dead Foot Diver Podcast, host Curt is joined by Dr. Simon Mitchell, one of the leading hyperbaric physicians globally. Dr. Mitchell shares his journey from growing up near the sea in Wellington, New Zealand, to becoming a prominent figure in diving medicine. They discuss…
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Life-Changing Dive Technology: Avelo Dive System Review
In this episode, we explore the revolutionary Avelo Dive System at the Nepteau Dive Center in Montreal. Curt shares their skepticism and ultimate amazement with the Avelo system's ease of use, lightweight design, and enhanced safety features. Highlighting its impact on divers with disabilities…
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Diving Adventures with NASCAR's Brendan Gaughan | DeadFoot Diver Podcast
Welcome to The DeadFoot Diver Podcast, where Curt the Deadfoot Diver talks all things diving, technical diving, and the benefits of diving with disabilities. In this episode, Curt is joined by special guest Brendan Gaughan, retired NASCAR Cup driver and dive master. Brendan shares his journey…
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Buying a WWI Shipwreck on Facebook! | Interview with Dom Robinson
In this episode of The Dead Foot Diver Podcast, Curt interviews Dom Robinson from the UK, an avid diver who recently bought a World War I shipwreck through Facebook Marketplace. They discuss Dom's incredible journey in purchasing the Almond Branch, the history behind it, and the process of…
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Season 2 EP 4 Pioneering Women in Navy Diving: A Conversation with Captain Bobbie Scholley
In this episode of the Dead Foot Diver Podcast, we sit down with the legendary former Navy Captain, Bobbie Scholley. Captain Scholley shares her remarkable journey as one of the first women to command a surface vessel in the US Navy and her groundbreaking accomplishments in Navy diving. From her...
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Season 2 Episode 3: Interview with World Record Deep Diver Ahmed Gabr | The Dead Foot Diver Podcast
Join Curt, the Dead Foot Diver, on the Dead Foot Diver Podcast as he interviews the world deep dive record holder, Ahmed Gabr. Ahmed shares his journey into diving, his time in the Special Forces, and his preparation for breaking the world record. Learn about the physical and mental challenges he...
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Season 2 Episode 2: Inspiring Diving Adventures with Disabilities: Lindy Legett’s Scuba Gym
Join host Curt 'The DeadFoot Diver' in an inspiring episode of the Dead Foot Diver Podcast as he speaks with Lyndi Leggett from Scuba Gym Australia. Listen to their incredible journey, discussing the groundbreaking work of scuba therapy for adaptive divers and veterans with PTSD. Learn about the...
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Season 2 Episode 1: Diving into Hyperbaric Medicine with Dr. Strauss
Welcome to The Dead Foot Diver Podcast with Curt, the Deadfoot Diver! In this episode, Curt interviews Dr. Michael Strauss, the former head of the Long Beach Hyperbaric Unit and author of 'Diving Science Revisited.' Tune in as Dr. Strauss shares his extensive journey into diving, hyperbaric...
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Episode 19: How This Diver Broke 3 World Records With a Disability!
Join Curt on The Dead Foot Diver Podcast as he dives deep into the inspiring story of Dan Metcalf, a three-time Guinness World Record holder and adaptive diver. Listen as Dan shares his journey from becoming a paraplegic through two major accidents to discovering and excelling in the world of…
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Episode 18: Canadian Army Captain Shares Wild Diving Stories!
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…
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Episode 17: The Evolution of Technical Diving with Michael Menduno
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…
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EPISODE 16:The Future of Diving: Jennifer Idol on Avelo Tech and Ocean Adventures
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…
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Episode 15 :Exploring the Depths: Britain's Youngest Cave Diver Robert Thomas
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…
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Episode 14: Discover the New Wave: Updates and Adventures at Blue Heron Adventures
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…
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Episode 13: Diving Deep with Bill Nadeau: Adventures and Technological Advances
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...
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Episode 12: Diving Deep with Treasure Hunters KT and Syd Jones
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...
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Episode 11: Exploring the Underwater World with Nick Hogle: Scuba Diving, Podcasts, and More
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...
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Episode 10: Peter Mesley: Diving Stories from Truk Lagoon to Bikini Atoll
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...
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Episode 9:Dive into Inspiration: From Paralyzed to Scuba Instructor
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...
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Episode 8: Diverite into Innovation: A Talk with Lamar Hires
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…
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Episode 7: Diving Beyond Limits: Sidemount Techniques and Adaptive Diving with Steve Davis
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...
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Episode 6: Exploring Dive Talk’s Rebreather Revolution with Gus
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...
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Episode 5: Beyond Limits: DiveHeart’s Mission to Transform Lives
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…
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Episode 4: Diving Deep with Dan Orr: A Legacy in Scuba Safety and Innovation
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…
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Episode 3: "Exploring the Depths with Jill Heinerth: Diving Beyond Limits
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…
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Episode 2 : Diving with Sharks: Insights from Dr. Neil Hammerschlag
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…
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Episode 1 "Diving Deep: Conversations with John Chatterton"
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
I am a 55 yr old former professional dive instructor, commercial diver and Treasure diver. I am now back diving with multiple disabilities. I have no movement in my left leg below the knee and I am blind in my left eye. Join me on my exciting new podcast where i talk about everything diving and the benefits of diving being disabled and the challenges. I have a lot of exciting guests coming along for the ride!!!
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