Best Joseph Cocozza Podcasts (2025)

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Boost Your Scuba Video: Pro Lighting Tips from Keldan + Ultralight (DEMA Show) 10:48

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Join me on the show floor at DEMA for two rapid-fire interviews on underwater lighting for videography. We talk beam quality, color accuracy, CRI/TLCI, wide vs. spot beams, diffusion, battery management, burn times, mounting, and how to build a travel-friendly rig that still looks cinematic. First up is Keldan on color science, filters, and matchin…

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Bahamas Scuba Therapy for PTSD at Dean's Blue Hole 9:48

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In this special episode, host Joe Cocozza sits down with veteran cave explorer and former Navy diver Brian Kakuk to talk about a remarkable PTSD program based at Dean's Blue Hole on Long Island in the Bahamas. The nonprofit, founded by Brian's friend Kevin James, is called PTSD – Progress Through Scuba Diving, and it uses guided scuba dives as a po…

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SS United States: DEMA Presentation by Alex Fogg 38:29

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Episode 234 of PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIO, host Joe Cocozza takes you to the show floor at DEMA in Orlando for a live presentation by Alex Fogg, Chief of the Okaloosa County Natural Resources team. Alex walks us through how Destin–Fort Walton Beach, Florida has turned decommissioned vessels into a world-class artificial reef program—and why their new…

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The Battle of Midway: PBY Aviator Interviews 43:42

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The Battle of Midway: PBY Aviator Interviews Interviews were conducted with LtCmdr Lee McLeary USNR and LtCmdr Bill Cullen USNR, who served as pilot-navigators onboard PBYs Flying Boats during the Battle of Midway. These interviews took place in 1999 on Midway Island, during a reunion of Battle of Midway veterans. Ensign Lee McLeary, who was 21 at …

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Battle of Midway: Cmdr Dick Best USN 18:04

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BATTLE OF MIDWAY: June 4, 1942. The Battle of Midway was the seminal naval battle in the Pacific Theater of World War II. It was a battle between US Navy and Japanese Aircraft Carriers for control on the Midway Atoll 1100 miles west of Hawaii. In June of 1999, I was on the island for a reunion of battle veterans. I got to interview Cmdr Dick Best. …

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The RMS Republic: Shipwreck of GOLD 56:01

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The RMS Republic: The Billion dollar Shipwreck of GOLD The Backstory: The RMS Republic was a White Star Line steam-powered ocean liner built in 1903. In early morning of 23 January 1909, while sailing from New York City to Gibraltar, the Republic was in a collision with SS Florida in 1909 in which she sank in 270 feet of water aprox 70 miles off of…

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Gas, Depth & Breath: Kirk Krack Explains Technical Freediving 35:23

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From Truk to Pandora: Kirk Krack on Tech Freediving & Avatar A sit down with Performance Freediving International founder Kirk Krack to unpack the emerging discipline of technical freediving. Kirk explains how PFI's partnership with TDI/SDI fits into the broader "all things diving" ecosystem, then dives deep into what truly separates a snorkeler, r…

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9-11 Memorial Episode 24:31

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Sep 11th 20th Anniversary Episode. Joe and Arielle talk about their recollections from the events of that day. We would like all listeners to share their stories as well. Leave comments, send us an email or an audio file.By Joseph Cocozza

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Human Factors in Diving: "Reducing Error Producing Conditions." 25:57

4+ y ago25:57

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Human Factors in Diving: Part 3 "Reducing Error Producing Conditions." We wrap up our Human Factors discussion with Gareth Lock. We discuss error producing conditions, network influence mapping and how to improve learning from incidents. We also preview the upcoming Human Factors in Diving Conference. In Sept 2021 there will be the online Human Fac…

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Psycho-Motor Skills in Scuba Diving: A Discussion. 32:02

4+ y ago32:02

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On this episode of Pod Diver Radio, host Joe Cocozza sits down with longtime friend, cave diving buddy, and PADI big brain Karl Shreeves, Training Director at the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), to unpack a topic that underpins everything we do underwater: psychomotor skills in diving. Joe kicks things off by comparing his ti…

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Human Factors in Diving: Psychological Safety and Just Culture (part 2) 31:07

4+ y ago31:07

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Human Factors in Diving Psychological Safety and Just Culture: Gareth Lock, author of the book "The Human Diver" talks about the two key concepts in dive safety analysis. Psychological safety and just culture. - Psychological Safety is the belief that you won't be punished or humiliated for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, or mistakes. …

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Human Factors in Diving. Interview with Gareth Lock (part 1) 32:17

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Human Factors in Diving Part 1: An Introduction Gareth Lock is a retired RAF officer and dive educator who is the Director of "The Human Diver". This is an organization that's mission is to improve the safety and performance of divers thru the study of Human Factors. Human Factors are the physical or cognitive properties of individuals, or social b…

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Inside Cave Training: Hidden Worlds on Real Technical Diver Education 48:11

4+ y ago48:11

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The Philosophy of Technical Dive Instruction: a discussion In this episode of Pod Diver Radio, host Joe Cocozza sits down with James and Marissa from Hidden Worlds Diving to dig into the philosophy behind modern technical and cave diver training. This isn't a gear-review show—it's a deep dive into how tech divers are made, not just certified. From …

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Cave Diving as an Amputee 18:22

4+ y ago18:22

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Interview with Shawn Clark about how he overcame the challenges of Cave Diving when he only has one leg.

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DIVERITE Optima CM Training: Part 2 24:53

4+ y ago24:53

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TRAINING on the OPTIMA CM: Chest Mounted CCR: PART-2 Training report on the CM w/ Lamar Hires of Dive Rite. On location at Blue Grotto Dive resort in Williston FL. For more info check out: https://www.diverite.com/products/uncategorized/o2ptima-cm/ To join the Optima CM Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267267033283934…

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DIVERITE Optima CM Training: Part 1 23:52

4+ y ago23:52

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TRAINING on the OPTIMA CM: Chest Mounted CCR PART-1 Training report on the CM w/ Jared Hires of Dive Rite. On location at Royal Springs FL. For more info check out: https://www.diverite.com/products/uncategorized/o2ptima-cm/ To join the Optima CM Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267267033283934…

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KISS Sidekick vs. Sidewinder: Sidemount Rebreathers for Serious Cave Divers 11:56

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Sidemount + rebreathers = the modern cave diver's playground. In this episode, Joe sits down with cardiologist, tech instructor, and KISS instructor trainer Dr. Doug Ebersole to unpack the design, history, and real-world use of KISS's two sidemount rebreathers: the Sidekick and the Sidewinder. Doug walks through how the original Sidekick evolved fr…

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Cave Diving Etiquette, Ego & Evolution – A Conversation with Terrence Tysall 24:10

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Broadcast from High Springs in the heart of North Florida cave country, this episode of Pod Diver Radio goes deep into cave diving etiquette, culture, and how tech training has changed over the last few decades. Joe sits down with his original cave instructor, Terrence Tysall – now NAUI's Director of Training and VP of Operations, Cambrian Foundati…

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PFOs and DCS 21:16

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Interview with Cardiologist Doug Ebersole MD talks about PFOs (Patent Foramen Ovale) which is a suspected risk factor for DCS (Decompression Sickness). PFO is a relatively benign cardiac defect that creates a passage in a wall that normally separates the left and right upper chambers of the heart. PFO is found in about 25 percent of adults. If gas …

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Ecology of the Underwater Caves of the Rivera Maya 40:00

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Sub Surface Ecology in the Underwater Caves of the Rivera Maya Interview with Dr David Brankovits PhD about the cave ecology and the food web in the underwater caves of the Yucatan Peninsula. Dr Brankovits is a Cave Diver and Biogeochemist. In his aquatic cave field work, he has made important discoveries of the food webs of underwater caves. He is…

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Wreck Diving on Guadalcanal 32:21

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Shipwreck Diving the Warships of Guadalcanal Exploration Leader Terrence Tysall recounts the expedition to the World War 2 shipwrecks of Guadalcanal. Terrence discusses the history of the battle and the diving technology required to dive shipwreck in the 450fsw depth range. We also discuss the genius of a plan to go back to Guadalcanal...... The Na…

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DIVE TALK at the Pod Diver Lodge 15:51

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CAVE DIVE DISCUSSION at the Pod Diver Lodge. Interview with Woody and Gus of the DIVE TALK podcast. The guys came down for a week of diving in North Florida Cave Country and they stayed at the Pod Diver Lodge. Check out there podcast at: https://divetalkmedia.com. Check the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb9sy84UQUOAL5To0IPotpw F…

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Diving the USS Monitor 17:07

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Interview with Mike Ange about the 1996 NOAA Expedition to dive the wreck of the USS Monitor. From the early days of technical diving. #USNavy #TechDiving #Trimix #NOAABy Joseph Cocozza: PADI MSDT

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The Pod Diver Lodge: 31:45

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Introducing the POD DIVER LODGE. We chat with Pete Murry Chairman of the Scubaboard.com and Cave Diving Geologist Jerry Murphy at Episode at the Pod Diver Lodge in High Springs Florida. The Pod Diver Lodge is a lodge from cave divers for cave divers. Check us out at www.poddiverlodge.com #DiverChat #CaveDiving #scubaboard…

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Reef Guardians of Grenada: Ecotourism, Coral Nurseries & the Lionfish Fight 15:49

9+ y ago15:49

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We sit down with Gary Ward of Defer Diving and the NGO Caribbean Reef Buddy to explore how ecotourism is powering real reef protection in Grenada. Gary and his team train volunteers to collect reef monitoring data, run a coral nursery (with locally trained coral gardeners), and lead weekly lionfish culls that have turned an invasive predator into a…

Joseph Cocozza Podcasts

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PDR 3.0: POD DIVER RADIO

Jospeh Cocozza: PADI MSDT

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Boost Your Scuba Video: Pro Lighting Tips from Keldan + Ultralight (DEMA Show) 10:48

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Bahamas Scuba Therapy for PTSD at Dean's Blue Hole 9:48

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SS United States: DEMA Presentation by Alex Fogg 38:29

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The Battle of Midway: PBY Aviator Interviews 43:42

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Battle of Midway: Cmdr Dick Best USN 18:04

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The RMS Republic: Shipwreck of GOLD 56:01

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Gas, Depth & Breath: Kirk Krack Explains Technical Freediving 35:23

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9-11 Memorial Episode 24:31

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Human Factors in Diving: "Reducing Error Producing Conditions." 25:57

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Psycho-Motor Skills in Scuba Diving: A Discussion. 32:02

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Human Factors in Diving: Psychological Safety and Just Culture (part 2) 31:07

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Human Factors in Diving. Interview with Gareth Lock (part 1) 32:17

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Inside Cave Training: Hidden Worlds on Real Technical Diver Education 48:11

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Cave Diving as an Amputee 18:22

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DIVERITE Optima CM Training: Part 2 24:53

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DIVERITE Optima CM Training: Part 1 23:52

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KISS Sidekick vs. Sidewinder: Sidemount Rebreathers for Serious Cave Divers 11:56

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Cave Diving Etiquette, Ego & Evolution – A Conversation with Terrence Tysall 24:10

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PFOs and DCS 21:16

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Ecology of the Underwater Caves of the Rivera Maya 40:00

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Wreck Diving on Guadalcanal 32:21

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DIVE TALK at the Pod Diver Lodge 15:51

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Diving the USS Monitor 17:07

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The Pod Diver Lodge: 31:45

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Reef Guardians of Grenada: Ecotourism, Coral Nurseries & the Lionfish Fight 15:49