Best Nicholas Hogle Podcasts (2025)

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A Conversation with Alex Dimasacat 57:17

6d ago57:17

57:17

The most difficult journeys bear the most fulfilling rewards. In the beginning, scuba diving was a challenging endeavor for Alex Dimasacat. In his determination to overcome, he has developed a passion and dedication to this sport. This passion has now become a family pastime. The challenges, the rewards, the unforgettable moments he can now share w…

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A Conversation with Mirko Bevenja 1:24:40

13d ago1:24:40

1:24:40

At a young age, Mirko Bevenja was introduced to the underwater world, a moment he describes as shocking and exciting. This experience would become a driving force to seek opportunities for learning and exploring within the aquatic environment. An opportunity he now shares with all who are willing to take the time to learn. The Triton Technical Divi…

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A Conversation with Lee Kian Lee 53:10

20d ago53:10

53:10

It was a great honor and privilege to have Lee Kian Lee on the podcast. He has been at the forefront of pushing exploration, not just in Malaysia but all over Southeast Asia. From his early days enjoying the sport recreationally to his pursuit of technical diving, he is on a mission to seek the unexplored. A mission where danger is ever-present, bu…

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A Conversation with Stretch Altenhein 58:31

27d ago58:31

58:31

The water-filled passages of Florida are known for the strength of water flow. To enter many of these areas, one must be determined and “climb” their way in, not an easy task. On the other hand, It's amazing how easily and willingly one can be pulled into the world of cave diving. Stretch Altenhein's roots in diving began in the Northeast. Here, he…

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Audio Article: Diluent Dilemma: Written by Marc Crane of Tek Deep Asia 14:29

1M ago14:29

14:29

Written by Marc Crane of Tek Deep Asia. August 2021 About Marc Crane: Marc started diving in 1991 in the waters off the south coast of England from where he hails. Working as a divemaster during his gap year he has been a full time scuba professional since 1995 (still on his gap year), and has worked and dived in the Red Sea, Mexico, Australia, the…

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A Conversation with Don Mirra 1:02:26

1M ago1:02:26

1:02:26

Most certified divers began their pursuit as an extension of their leisure activities—certified on holiday, certified out of curiosity, certified by their choosing. Don Mirra became certified as part of his military training. What began as a mission-driven task has now evolved into a meditative, blissful, serene experience. From military to recreat…

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Takeover Episode: Simon Bailey Interviews Bogi Krossteig 1:03:54

2M ago1:03:54

1:03:54

As young adults, many of us are faced with choices that will lay the foundation for adulthood. What may seem to be the “right” choice, isn’t always the best choice. A decision was made, and Bogi Krossteig has never looked back. Founding North Atlantic Diving in the Faroe Islands, he has pursued a career in diving that all started with three pieces …

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A Conversation with Richard Tessell 53:32

2M ago53:32

53:32

The largest group of freshwater lakes on earth resides in North America. Here, you can find Richard Tessell on a mission to introduce divers to the unique, amazing, and challenging diving offered throughout this massive body of water. Equally, he is on a mission to further his own education and abilities when it comes to the aquatic environment. Mi…

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A Conversation with Danielle Dillman 57:13

2M ago57:13

57:13

Undeterred by world events, Danielle Dillman pursued her goal of becoming a certified diver. Starting as a dive tender at a local aquarium, she was introduced to the possibilities of the underwater world. Currently employed at the Georgia Aquarium, I get a chance to chat with her about some of the controversies surrounding aquarium diving and the i…

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A Conversation with Gemma Thomas 39:39

2M ago39:39

39:39

Change is good, change is inevitable, change is mandatory. Late last year, Global Underwater Explorers updated and made changes to its standards and protocols. Some new courses were introduced, some older courses tweaked, and some names were changed. I invited GUE Recreational Program Director Gemma Thomas back to the podcast to clear up some confu…

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A Conversation with Jesper Kjøller 52:19

2M ago52:19

52:19

GUE instructor, PADI Course Director, Musician, Dive magazine editor, Technical Diver, to say that Jesper Kjoller is a man who wears many hats would be an understatement. In this episode, I get a chance to sit down with him and hear his story. A journey that brought him to Dubai, where he resides as the Marketing Manager for the deepest pool in the…

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A Conversation with Max Fahr 53:56

2M ago53:56

53:56

Remote explorations come with challenges that many would not dare to pursue. Logistics, planning, and mental preparation needed for such a task are not for those who do not welcome adversity. In this episode, I sit down with renowned explorer and GUE instructor Max Fahr. It was great to sit down with Max to hear his thoughts about the importance of…

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A Conversation with Sam Johnson 1:07:21

2M ago1:07:21

1:07:21

Always breathe; never hold your breath, the most important rule in scuba diving. The equipment allowing us to follow this rule is often neglected when it comes to proper care and maintenance. Chatting with Sam Johnson, a full-time repair tech on the island of Hawaii, I get a chance to hear his perspective and insight when it comes to this side of t…

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A Conversation with Farzad Atefi 1:21:38

2M ago1:21:38

1:21:38

I first met Farzad Atefi, better known as Faz, while cave diving in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Within the first few minutes of meeting, it was very apparent the love he has for this sport. A friendship was formed as we navigated our way through overhead environments, followed by engaging conversations while enjoying beverages. It was great to have …

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Audio Article: Drysuit Diving in Tropical Waters: Written by Marc Crane of Tek Deep Asia 12:26

3M ago12:26

12:26

Written by Marc Crane of Tek Deep Asia. August 9th 2021 About Marc Crane: Marc started diving in 1991 in the waters off the south coast of England from where he hails. Working as a divemaster during his gap year he has been a full time scuba professional since 1995 (still on his gap year), and has worked and dived in the Red Sea, Mexico, Australia,…

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A Conversation with Edd Stockdale 1:36:45

3M ago1:36:45

1:36:45

Late last year, I had a chance to meet up with Edd Stockdale while he was on vacation in Bali. We met at the House of Crane, poured a few glasses of rum, and enjoyed a conversation. In this episode, I hear about his work with the Finnish Scientific Diving Academy, his teaching philosophy, Gradient Technical Diving, past mentors, mine diving, and mu…

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Takeover Episode: Simon Bailey Interviews Nick Hogle 57:20

3M ago57:20

57:20

In this takeover episode, Simon Bailey interviews Nick Hogle. Yes, the tables have turned, and I now join as a guest to share my journey. It was amazing to sit down with Simon and cruise down memory lane from my first breaths through my progression. A story that starts in Thailand, grows in Texas, enhanced in Mexico, and continues to flourish in So…

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Interview with Gabriella Gough 45:42

3M ago45:42

45:42

In this conversation, I speak with Gabriella Gough about her first breaths through her progression to earning a divemaster certification. A journey she embraced with the help of her local diving community in Southern California, a journey that led her to earn a spot in The Ventura County Sheriff Search and Rescue Dive Team. An education in marine b…

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Santi Series: Interview with Nouf Alosaimi 54:31

4M ago54:31

54:31

In this conversation, Nouf Alosaimi shares her journey with Red Sea Citizen, emphasizing the importance of community in ocean conservation and her goal to empower more women to become involved in the sport. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, the impact of diving on environmental awareness, changing perceptions about sharks, an unexpected love fo…

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Santi Series: Interview with Piotr Kuświk 46:50

4M ago46:50

46:50

In this episode, I speak with Piotr Kuświk as shares his inspiring journey into scuba diving, detailing his initial experiences, training, and the challenges he faced along the way. He discusses the Santi Scholarship, a program that provided him with advanced training and opportunities to dive in unique locations. Throughout the conversation, he em…

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Interview with (Por) Parasu Komaradat 58:39

4M ago58:39

58:39

Leaving a career in software, Parasu Komaradat, also known and Por, pursued his passion for diving. As he progressed, he naturally found his way into technical and overhead diving. Based out of Thailand, he has become one of the most respected and well-known instructors in Southeast Asia. Past mentors, exploration, mine diving, podcasting, teaching…

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Interview with Putri Mulyani Nurdin 41:54

4M ago41:54

41:54

In this episode, I get a chance to speak with Putri Mulyani Nurdin from Indonesia. From experiencing her first breaths underwater to traveling to some of the most amazing dive destinations throughout Indonesia. Forming friendships and creating memories while on her path to becoming an instructor. The importance of family, the joy of traveling to ne…

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Santi Series: Interview with Helene-Julie Zofia Paamand 51:25

4M ago51:25

51:25

Growing up, Helene-Julie Zofia Paaman has always been an ocean lover. It would be on the island of Koh Tao, where she would take her first breaths underwater, but she was not the biggest fan. Years later, she found herself slowly falling in love with the sport and eventually becoming an instructor while spending time in Egypt. Eventually, making he…

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Santi Series: Interview with Magdalena Męcik 40:53

4M ago40:53

40:53

Magdalena Męcik found her way to diving while completing her master's degree. Her curious nature, along with the passion she observed from the members of the scientific diving club, propelled her to learn more. Gaining recognition for her hard work awarded her an Open Water Course, and she immediately fell in love with the aquatic environment. Now,…

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Audio Article: Extreme (and Not So Extreme) Multistage Sidemount Cave Diving with AI: Written by Natalie Gibb of Under The Jungle 28:54

5M ago28:54

28:54

Article written by Natalie Gibb of Under The Jungle. March 02, 2022 Natalie Gibb lives in Mexico, where she spends every spare moment exploring caves with her exploration partner, Vincent Roquette-Cathala. When she's not exploring, she's hanging around her dive center, Under the Jungle, teaching cave courses and mentoring past students. Natalie is …

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Interview with Tamara Adame Part Two 54:30

6M ago54:30

54:30

One of my favorite quotes is, “The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary!” Continuing my conversation with Tamara Adame, I get insight into visualizing ideas into reality and the work needed to make these things happen. Through hard work and determination, she has established herself as a role model, but with this comes unforesee…

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Interview with Tamara Adame Part One 52:50

6M ago52:50

52:50

Constantly driven to improve, Tamara Adame has become an inspirational figure. Equal to her path of self-improvement is the improvement of those around her. As she navigates her way through this industry, from unexplored places, through her writings, or the time she spends with her students, she creates an environment in which everyone feels encour…

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Interview with Jake Bulman 58:46

6M ago58:46

58:46

Embracing mistakes as you go through training is a skill within itself. Mistakes will happen, especially in training. Learning, moving forward, and embracing these moments can be some of the most valuable experiences we can use as divers. Jake Bulman is someone who sees mistakes as opportunities for growth. A journey that began in the cold waters o…

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Interview with Jenn Thomson 3 58:53

6M ago58:53

58:53

The importance of quality training becomes apparent as we move through the levels of the sport. Natural progression is inevitable as we gain proficiency. The unachievable becomes attainable as experience is gained. Welcoming back Jenn Thomson, I get a chance to hear about her progression. Her journey through Cave 1, settling into her role with Glob…

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Interview with Steve Davis 1:05:59

6M ago1:05:59

1:05:59

When I started my Sidemount journey, naturally, I tuned into Speaking Sidemount with Steve Davis. When creating my podcast, much of my inspiration came from listening to his show, and when choosing a shop to further my sidemount education and begin my overhead journey, once again, I have him to thank. It was an absolute honor to sit down and have a…

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Interview with Sabrina Figliomeni 56:49

6M ago56:49

56:49

Sabrina Figliomeni aims to give the gift she was given to allow people to do more. An instructor based out of Calgary, she is happiest when immersed in cold water environments. Scuba diving did not come easy, but through perseverance, she has managed to conquer her fears and become a mentor and role model in her local diving community. Teaching the…

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Interview with Bubbles Turtle Conservation 43:55

6M ago43:55

43:55

I have been fascinated with turtles for as long as I can remember. A blissful feeling rushes through me at every encounter with these marine reptiles. It was great to sit down with Wei Qi, a member of Bubbles Turtle Conservation located in the Perhentian Islands in Malaysia. In this episode, we speak about raising awareness, protecting habitats, se…

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Interview with Greg Hilliard 1:08:21

6M ago1:08:21

1:08:21

At the age of 17, Greg Hilliard kicked off his journey into the sport. Now, with more than twenty-five years in the industry, he has seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. Always one to speak his mind, he does not shy away from the difficult topics. In this episode, I sit down with him and hear his thoughts about progression without experience, ripp…

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Interview with Mike Basler 49:32

6M ago49:32

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In this episode, I speak with Mike Basler from Switzerland. Hearing stories from his Uncle about the underwater world, along with a fascination with the ocean, it was only a matter of time before he found his way into scuba diving. At first, he was not sure if he could participate due to ear infections as a child, but when he took his first breaths…

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Santi Series: Interview with Jacek Bronk 52:10

7M ago52:10

52:10

Depending on where you live or what type of diving you are doing, a drysuit might be the most important part of your diving configuration. In this episode, I get an insider’s perspective from one of the market’s most well-known and highly respected companies. I speak with Jacek Bronk, a long-time employee of Santi. His personal growth and drive hav…

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Audio Article: Why do I cave dive? Is it just wet rocks? Written by Marc Anderes of ProTec Dive Center 7:49

7M ago7:49

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Article written by Marc Anderes of ProTec Dive Center for The ProTec Dive Center Chronicles. Website: https://protecdivecenters.com/blog-posts/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marc_anderes/ https://www.instagram.com/protecdivecenters/By Nicholas Hogle

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Santi Series: Interview with Arkadiusz Srebnik 52:12

7M ago52:12

52:12

Arkadiusz Srebnik dreamt of taking his first breaths under the water as part of the Polish Navy, but a medical evaluation would push him in a different direction. Years later, he would find himself enrolling in a course with a friend, finally fulfilling his dreams of becoming a diver. These days, you can find him in Malta, working with Zibel Non-Pr…

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Audio Article: Surpassing Injury in Professional Cave Diving: Written by Maria Shagina of ProTec Dive Center 14:44

7M ago14:44

14:44

Article written by Maria Shagina of ProTec Dive Center for The ProTec Dive Center Chronicles. Website: https://protecdivecenters.com/blog-posts/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maria.shagina/ https://www.instagram.com/protecdivecenters/By Nicholas Hogle

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Interview with Marc Anderes 51:33

7M ago51:33

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A fascination with sharks would propel Marc Anderes into the underwater world. His first breaths in the aquatic environment came at the age of thirteen. A few years later while on vacation with his family in Thailand, he would earn his first certification. Diving was an enjoyable hobby for him for years before a last-minute trip with his sister ign…

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Interview with Maria Shagina 47:28

7M ago47:28

47:28

When Maria Shagina decided to pursue this new hobby of enjoying moments beneath the surface of the water, she traveled down a nontraditional route and approached the sport with a more technical-driven mindset and practice. Making her way to Mexico would introduce her to the beautiful caves of the Yucatan, Instantly, she knew this was where she need…

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Interview with Steve Crosby 51:24

8M ago51:24

51:24

While training in Mexico, I kept running into Steve Crosby at many dive sites. After a few conversations, I invited him to the podcast. Within a couple of minutes, we would realize just how small the scuba industry is. After becoming certified at an early age, he knew diving would be more than just a fun activity. After moving into a professional r…

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Interview with Skanda Coffield-Feith 1:03:15

8M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

Due to having asthma early in life, Skanda Coffield-Feith was turned away the first time he tried to enroll in a scuba course. Years later, while on a backpacking trip, he would find himself on Koh Tao experiencing his first breaths underwater. For a time, he enjoyed diving recreationally on holiday, until a random encounter introduced him to a div…

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Takeover Episode: Tamara Adame Interviews Gaëlle Giesen 44:27

8M ago44:27

44:27

In this Takeover Episode, Tamara Adame interviews Gaëlle Giesen as she prepares for her historic attempt to break the female depth record of two hundred meters while on a rebreather in open water. They speak about the challenges, logistics, special equipment, and most importantly the mentality required for such an attempt. Her early days of diving …

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Interview with Lilia Cabrera Gallaga 53:00

8M ago53:00

53:00

Aquatic sports always came naturally to Lilia Cabrera Gallaga. Growing up in Mexico City, she would search for ways to spend her free time in the water. Naturally, she would find her way to the world of scuba diving, which brought her to Playa De Carmen, where it was love at first visit. Here, she would progress through the sport becoming an instru…

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Interview with Vincent Rouquette-Cathala 57:13

8M ago57:13

57:13

The art of frustration is something that needs to be embraced when flirting or participating in exploration. Vincent Rouquette-Cathala, co-owner of Under The Jungle in Mexico is no stranger to exploration. Becoming obsessed with diving from an early age would eventually lead him down a path of searching for the unknown. At first, cave diving was a …

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Interview with Natalie Gibb 53:28

8M ago53:28

53:28

With a few lights, a model, and a flooded cave, Natalie Gibb captures moments and creates a narrative for viewers to explore. Images that give us a glimpse into a world that many do not see or dare go. Images that take us away momentarily from our daily lives. As co-owner of Under The Jungle, she has helped to establish her shop as one of the premi…

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Interview with Arya Hintsala 57:48

8M ago57:48

57:48

Originally from Finland, Arya Hintsala made a quick detour to Bali while en route to Australia. What began as a surf vacation, led her to enroll in an Open Water Course. After a few skills, she knew this was something she needed to pursue. Leaving her job at the foreign ministry, she quickly immersed herself in this newfound passion traveling to di…

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Interview with Rory O'Keefe 48:04

9M ago48:04

48:04

After coming across an advertisement for a Scuba Diving course, Rory O’Keefe decided, why not? Learning to dive in Canada is not for the timid but after the course, he started diving as often as possible. With a love of trekking and this newfound passion, he would find himself backpacking through Southeast Asia in search of exotic dive destinations…

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Santi Series: Interview with Mauro Bordignon 1:02:27

9M ago1:02:27

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During my visit to Mexico, I had a chance to sit down with Mauro Bordignon. From his first breaths while at university, he quickly became introduced to the world of overhead environments. A relentless motivation for exploration has led him worldwide to search for the undiscovered. Equally, he is motivated to instruct, mentor, and coach the next gen…

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Interview with Philip Stenqvist 46:30

9M ago46:30

46:30

I always enjoy speaking with different photographers on the show. Photography, dry photography, has been a hobby of mine for some time, so it’s great to hear the insights of others, who share in this passion. In this episode, I speak with Philip Stenqvist. He can usually be found capturing images in the flooded mines of Northern Europe. Diving the …

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