UTD Scuba Diving Podcast

UTD Scuba Diving

In scuba diving there is training and there is certification. Certification has always been the holy grail of every scuba course. But at Unified Team Diving we are redefining how scuba training works. Our UTD instructors are coaches and our students are clients and our process is to make you an awesome, badass diver. https://utdscubadiving.com

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S1 · E116
June 21 · 41 min
UTD Scuba Diving Podcast #116, Breathing through a straw
Ben is driving his car and got inspired to talk about gas density and how this is overlooked by many. The inspiration came from listening to an episode of The Great Dive Podcast, TGDP: https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/the-great-dive-podcast/id1224724509?i=1000771332334 the book was not Oxygen and The Diver it was Chamber Divers, by Rachel Lance Hope you enjoy Send us Fan Mail Also check out our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnifiedTeamDiving
S1 · E115
May 14 · 1 hr 1 min
#115, The Path to Completion, what to do after training and many tangents with a special guest.
This is a fun one, first of all I roped in Jeff to join me for a Pod :-) That was good talking with him again like this. But we mostly discuss the "Path to Completion" document we use for our divers at all levels. As per normal for us, we go on several tangents and go off topic every once in a while. Hope you enjoy this one with Jeff. Send us Fan Mail Also check out our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnifiedTeamDiving
May 4 · 1 hr 2 min
UTD Scuba Diving Podcast #114 – Meet the UTD Instructors - Neil Egerton
In this episode, we introduce Neil Egerton, our instructor from Ireland — land of the four-leaf clover and that beloved dark brew, Guinness. Neil has been working hard to build a thriving community of thinking divers in his corner of the world. You can find out more about Neil here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CRFWURzv2/?mibextid=wwXIfr Send us Fan Mail Also check out our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnifiedTeamDiving
S1 · E113
Dec 22, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
#113, Ben and Jiri discuss Diving computers, and why they are....
In this episode, ben has a fellow instructor on the show Jiri Pokorny. https://utdscubadiving.com/member/jiri-pokorny/ They talk all things dive computer, The why, the why not, transmitters, algorithms, and much more. I hope you enjoy. Send us Fan Mail Also check out our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnifiedTeamDiving
#112
Nov 15, 2025 · 17 min
#112, Ben talks to Arne Sieber on Solid State O2 cell at DEMA 2025
In this episode, Ben talks to Arne Sieber on Oxygen Cells, specifically Solid State Oxygen cells or more accurately, Optical Oxygen Analyzing Cells. This is interesting, cutting-edge stuff for the scuba and CCR nerds amongst us. Have fun. Send us Fan Mail Also check out our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnifiedTeamDiving
#112
Sep 15, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min
UTD Scuba Diving Podcast #111 - The ingredients of a good diver. Do you have what it takes?
Join Ben Bos and James Mott in this episode of the UTD Scubadiving podcast, where they discuss the ingredients of a good diver and how the UTD 10 covenants help keep you on the straight and narrow when you develop yourself as a diver. For context, here you can read them for yourself. https://utdscubadiving.com/utds-10-covenants/ Send us Fan Mail Also check out our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnifiedTeamDiving
#104
Aug 18, 2025 · 37 min
UTD Scuba Diving Podcast #110 – Meet the UTD Instructors - Greg Wolff
This episode kicks off our "Meet the UTD Instructors" series. We will be bringing you a series of episodes, interspersed with our regularly scheduled podcasts and carcasts, introducing some of our UTD instructors. You'll have an opportunity to discover the incredibly varied paths that each of these powerful divers took on their way to UTD leadership. In this episode we meet UTD Instructor Greg Wolff. Greg is based on the east coast of the U.S. in Maryland. Having just completed UTD Cave 2, Greg talks about staying on a plateau, and is poised to begin to accept clients as a UTD Scuba Coach. To reach Greg, click here. https://utdscubadiving.com/member/greg-wolff/ For more information about the UTD Scuba Coaching program, click here. https://utdscubadiving.com/utd-scuba-coaching Send us Fan Mail Also check out our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnifiedTeamDiving
#110
Aug 14, 2025 · 23 min
UTD Scuba Diving Podcast #109 – Jeff Carcast – The Bigger the Blob the Better the Job
The electrical engineers creed about soldering: "The bigger the blob, the better the job." The rock climbers creed about rope: "If you don't know the knot, tie a lot." These two sayings, unfortunately, summarize much of the recreational scuba training that is currently happening. Without an understanding of "why," instructors are showing students how to do skills and expecting them to fully learn those skills. That, however, is impossible. In this short carcast, Jeff looks at the concept of proper education and its most vital cousin: retention. For more information on the UTD Coaching Program, click here. To contact us at UTD, click here. Send us Fan Mail Also check out our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnifiedTeamDiving
#109
Jun 2, 2025 · 44 min
UTD Scuba Diving Podcast #108 – Jeff Carcast – UTD's History and Me
For about two years Jay has been asking me for a history of UTD. It's one of the tasks I never completed, until now. On a long drive from San Diego up to the Sierra Nevada Mountains I recorded a look back at Unified Team Diving – how did it start, where did it start, what were some of the ups, and what were some of the downs. For those of you who have been around UTD for a long time, much of this will sound familiar. For those of you who have come to UTD more recently, this should give you some perspective on how we became what we are today. Questions or comments? Click here to contact Jeff. Or click here to contact Jeff, Ben, and Jay. Send us Fan Mail Also check out our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnifiedTeamDiving
#108
Apr 28, 2025 · 50 min
UTD Scuba Diving Podcast #107 – Jeff Passes the Torch to Ben and Jay
Dear UTD Community, Today, we’re sharing a meaningful milestone in the journey of Unified Team Diving. After years of inspiring leadership, Jeff is stepping down from his leadership role at UTD. His vision has shaped the path we’ve walked together, and his contributions have left an indelible mark on our organization. We are deeply grateful for his passion, his pioneering spirit, and the values he instilled in all of us. Jeff will still be around, however, as an instructor, instructor trainer, and coach. As we turn the page, Ben and Jay will step forward to lead UTD into its next chapter. Grounded in our “Thinking Diver” philosophy and the foundational principles of our WE Code, they are committed to carrying the mission forward—with you. We invite you to listen to this special podcast episode reflecting on this transition and where we’re headed next: Thank you, Jeff—and thank you to each of you—for being part of this extraordinary community. We look forward to growing together as we shape the future of UTD. If you have any questions, reflections, or just want to connect, please feel free to reach out to me, Ben, or Jeff directly. Best, Jay Gardner Director of Development, Unified Team Diving Send us Fan Mail Also check out our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnifiedTeamDiving
#107
Mar 30, 2025 · 22 min
UTD Scuba Diving Podcast #106 – Jeff's Carcast - Comparing Yourself to Others
Do you feel like you are good enough? That is the core of this episode. In diving, and in sports, we are constantly comparing ourselves to others and that can be a huge impediment to any successful outcome in a class or training program. The most important thing in any training situation, or in a competition, is simple: you do you. As usual, I tie diving to cycling. Regardless of whether these stories are about you, let us know if you need some guidance, some coaching, or some mentoring as you move though your career as the best scuba diving version of you. Jeff More on the UTD Scuba Coaching Program: https://utdscubadiving.com/utd-scuba-coaching/ For more info, contact us here: https://utdscubadiving.com/contact/ Send us Fan Mail Also check out our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnifiedTeamDiving
#106
Mar 13, 2025 · 41 min
UTD Scuba Diving Podcast #105, Ben's Training Corner: Are you on the peak of Mount Stupid?
Hi, in this episode Ben will discuss the Dunning Kruger effect. A cognitive bias that was created in 1999 by David Dunning and Justin Kruger. It gives a graphical representation of the development when learning new things. It's very applicable to us divers, as we can easily become the victim of incomplete education and/or a false sense of security by our own doing. For more information, contact us here: https://utdscubadiving.com/contact/ Here is a link to the graph: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/46/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_Effect_01.svg Here are the videos: Episode 1: https://youtu.be/h-elWmoQ3I0?si=QT2380wwAeOCwTPg Episode 2: https://youtu.be/zRc-2kADCrI?si=kJENf3TP_tcdAA0P Episode 3: https://youtu.be/Gl4vf6UyLgc?si=BgJlMDfIj-vaOoCz Send us Fan Mail Also check out our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnifiedTeamDiving
Feb 28, 2025 · 45 min
UTD Scuba Diving Podcast #104 – Meet the UTD Instructors - Rene Krikke
Meet UTD Instructor Rene Krikke, based in Blomberg, Germany. Rene is teaching across northern Europe and brings a fascinating perspective to our "Meet the Instructors" series. Rene stumbled into diving while on a holiday in Egypt, got hooked, made his way to the UTD Scuba Coaching Program, and is now a UTD instructor. Check out Rene's journey as we continue our "Meet the UTD Instructors" episodes. To reach Rene, click here. https://utdscubadiving.com/member/rene-krikke/ For more information about the UTD Scuba Coaching program, click here. https://utdscubadiving.com/utd-scuba-coaching Send us Fan Mail Also check out our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnifiedTeamDiving
#103
Feb 24, 2025 · 24 min
UTD Scuba Diving Podcast #103 – Jeff's Carcast - The Big Scuba Lie
How many dives do you have? I believe the answer to this question is the biggest lie in scuba diving. As instructors, we are trained to take this answer with a grain of salt. In this short carcast, Jeff takes a look at logging dives, logging flight hours, and some ideas about how to best log your dives. For more information, contact us here: https://utdscubadiving.com/contact/ For more information about the UTD Scuba Coaching Program, click here: https://utdscubadiving.com/utd-scuba-coaching/ Send us Fan Mail Also check out our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnifiedTeamDiving
#102
Jan 13, 2025 · 13 min
UTD Scuba Diving Podcast #102 - Jeff's Carcast – How Do You Stay Motivated?
Do you feel like you are in a rut with your diving? Doing the same dives over and over? How do you stay motivated year after year? These are the question we look at today in another of Jeff's soon-to-be-famous UTD Carcast episodes. Check out more on UTD Scuba Coaching, click here. Send us Fan Mail Also check out our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnifiedTeamDiving
#101
Dec 18, 2024 · 15 min
UTD Scuba Diving Podcast #101 – Ben's Training Corner - Dive Beautifully
In this inaugural episode of Ben's short podcast series, "The Training Corner," he looks at the concept of 'dive beautifully.' How do you gain your own level of elegance in diving, particularly around propulsion techniques. As always, if you have questions, comments, or thoughts about this, you can contact us here. https://utdscubadiving.com/contact/ Send us Fan Mail Also check out our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnifiedTeamDiving
#100
Nov 22, 2024 · 44 min
UTD Scuba Diving Podcast #100 – The Most Obscure Questions in Scuba Diving - DEMA 2024
Weerrrrreee...back! The Most Obscure Questions in Scuba Diving - Live at DEMA 2024. This week we collected questions in the booth and pulled them out in front of an audience. Fun, interesting, informative. And did we say fun? Send us Fan Mail Also check out our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnifiedTeamDiving
#99
Nov 20, 2024 · 23 min
Unified Team Diving Podcast #99 – Advanced Rebreather Training - Ben's Talk at DEMA 2024
We are back in Las Vegas for the DEMA show – us and a gazillion other divers checking out new equipment, new training, new everything. This year, in the Technical Resource Center at the show, Ben gave a talk on advanced rebreather training, why it's important to dive a consistent team configuration in your closed circuit rebreather, and how we accomplish that goal at Unified Team Diving. Here's the link to the video that Ben showed at the beginning of his talk: https://youtu.be/UisaQxKZlmU?si=-MXCvCqfZpwCCwXH Check out the talk and if you have any questions, click here to let us know. Send us Fan Mail Also check out our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnifiedTeamDiving
#98
Nov 14, 2024 · 24 min
UTD Scuba Diving Podcast #98 – Jeff's Carcast on Setbacks and More Setbacks
Things don't always go quite as planned. Sometime the planning turns into a setback. What is the best way to deal with that? Take "no" for encouragement and take a setback for opportunity. Thoughts or comments? Let me know. Contact here. Send us Fan Mail Also check out our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnifiedTeamDiving
#97
Oct 24, 2024 · 20 min
UTD Scuba Diving Podcast #97 – Jeff Carcast – Managing Your Students' Brilliance
Who is brilliant? You? Or your students? Or both? What happens when you face an instructor or a coach who is more focused on their own brilliance than yours. In this short carcast I take a look at a scenario where the brilliance got confused. Have a listen, let me know what you think. Contact us here. https://utdscubadiving.com/contact/ Jeff Send us Fan Mail Also check out our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnifiedTeamDiving

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