The DANcast, the official podcast of Divers Alert Network, delivers safety insights through engaging conversations with divers from across the industry. Building on DAN’s educational mission, the show strives to enhance listeners’ knowledge and empower them to make safer, smarter decisions during their adventures.
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- by Divers Alert Network (DAN)Join us for a conversation with Chris Foisey, an Ontario-based dive professional, PADI AmbassaDiver, and creator of the Modern Diver channel. Since getting certified at 18, Chris has followed his passion to become a cold-water diving expert in the Great Lakes — where divers face depth, frigid temperatures, silty conditions, […]
- by Divers Alert Network (DAN)William Cline, president of Cline Group and publisher of Scuba Diving Industry Magazine, joins The DANcast to share his decades of experience in the dive industry. From launching Scuba Diving Magazine for Rodale Press in the 1990s to conducting pioneering industry research, William discusses the evolution of dive retail, the […]
- by Divers Alert Network (DAN)Neal Watson Jr., director of operations at Bimini Scuba Center, shares behind-the-scenes stories from underwater filming for major productions, including BBC's "Blue Planet Live" and Discovery's "Shark Week." He discusses safety protocols in shark filming, Bimini Scuba Center's dive offerings, sinking wrecks to become artificial reefs in the Bahamas, and […]
- by Divers Alert Network (DAN)Dr. Clémence Michaud is a pediatric anesthesiologist at Necker Hospital, part of the Greater Paris University Hospitals network, and an attendee of the 2025 DAN/UHMS Spring Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine CME.Her passion for diving began at age fifteen when she learned to dive in a lake in Luxembourg. While in […]
- by Divers Alert Network (DAN)In this episode, Dr. Neal Pollock, associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology and hyperbaric and diving research chair at Université Laval, joins Dr. Matias Nochetto, vice president of medical services at DAN. Dr. Pollock shares insights from his distinguished career in diving and hyperbaric medicine research and education, including […]
- by Divers Alert Network (DAN)The DANcast welcomes Jesse Iacono, director of business development for the Americas and Caribbean at Scuba Diving International (SDI). Jesse recently celebrated 10 years with SDI and brings a passion for professional development, as well as experience in both the training and business development departments. In this episode, he discusses […]
- by Divers Alert Network (DAN)Dr. Christopher Logue, medical director and diving medical officer for the Center for Hyperbaric Medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center, joins JoAnn Perry, director of safety services and training at DAN.Dr. Logue's passion for diving has shaped his career path, from his first job at a Great Lakes dive shop […]
- by Divers Alert Network (DAN)Richard Somerset, PADI's vice president of training, sales, and field services, joins Steven Jamroz, DAN’s vice president of marketing and communications, on The DANcast. Rich shares his 20-plus year journey in the dive industry, from his beginnings as an instructor in the UK to running his own dive center before […]
- by Divers Alert Network (DAN)The DANcast welcomes Kirk Krack, human performance diver lead at DEEP and founder of Performance Freediving International (PFI). The 2016 DAN/Rolex Diver of the Year, Kirk has pioneered freediving safety through his advocacy of proper training and life-saving protocols.In this episode, he discusses the "one up, one down" buddy system, […]
- by Divers Alert Network (DAN)Michael Lang, Ph.D., research scientist and director of the Center of Excellence in Diving at UC San Diego, shares insights from his extraordinary career in marine science, scientific diving, and diving safety, which spans the Antarctic, Arctic, and beyond. Michael’s achievements include leadership roles at premier institutions such as the […]
- by Divers Alert Network (DAN)Armando Gonzalez and John Villareal, working commercial divers and Bottom Dwellers Dive Shack podcast hosts, join The DANcast to bridge the gap between recreational and commercial diving.With more than 35 years of combined experience in the profession, they discuss the realities of working underwater — from communication systems and surface-supplied […]
- by Divers Alert Network (DAN)Dr. Simon Mitchell, a renowned anesthesiologist, technical diver, and diving medicine researcher, shares his journey from a seaside childhood in New Zealand to leading academic and clinical roles in hyperbaric and diving medicine. In conversation with Dr. Matias Nochetto, vice president of medical services at DAN, Dr. Mitchell discusses his […]
- by Divers Alert Network (DAN)"Scuba Zac" Araneta shares his passion for diving on The DANcast, highlighting his career as a dive professional currently based in California. Drawing from over 30 years of diving experience, Zac's approach as a PADI Master Instructor emphasizes safety, skills, and fun to build students' confidence and inspire continuing education. […]
- by Divers Alert Network (DAN)Physician, diver, and longtime educator Dr. Jim Holm joins JoAnn Perry, director of safety services and training at DAN, to discuss his 40-year career in emergency and hyperbaric medicine. From his early diving in California to treating dozens of decompression illness cases each year, Holm shares insights on chamber safety, […]
- by Divers Alert Network (DAN)On The DANcast, award-winning underwater photographer Tobias Friedrich shares his journey from IT project manager to full-time professional photographer. In this conversation with Brian Harper, DAN’s director of communications, Tobias discusses how diving and photography evolved into his life's passion, reflects on lessons learned from overcoming health challenges, and explains […]
- by Divers Alert Network (DAN)Following the July 2025 announcement of the Garmin Descent™ S1 Diver Communication Buoy, Patrick Danko, dive product champion at Garmin, returns to The DANcast with Camilo Saraiva, VP of claims and assistance services at DAN. This addition to the Garmin dive lineup aims to enhance safety and communication between divers […]
- by Divers Alert Network (DAN)Myles Schwartz, California-based PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer and host of the Free Descent podcast, joins DAN to discuss balancing safety and storytelling as a young dive professional. From calling off dives in challenging surf to encouraging students to become DAN members, Myles shares how experience, mentorship, and community shape […]
- by Divers Alert Network (DAN)Claude Smith, DAN Instructor Trainer, SSI Instructor Certifier, and leader of Diventures' Diving Operations Safety Training program, joins Francois Burman, VP of safety services at DAN, to discuss their partnership.The professional training program focuses on proactive risk management to identify and mitigate technical and operational hazards. Claude shares his teaching […]
- by Divers Alert Network (DAN)Dr. Douglas Ebersole, a Florida-based interventional cardiologist and cardiology consultant to DAN, shares his five-decade diving journey and its overlap with dive medicine.In conversation with Camilo Saraiva, VP of claims and assistance services at DAN, Dr. Ebersole shares his evolution from becoming certified in high school to instructing courses ranging […]
- by Divers Alert Network (DAN)Rosie Poirier, creative director at Ocean Minded Media, combines her passions for creativity and the underwater world. On The DANcast, she recounts her journey from her first Great Lakes dive to becoming an instructor and marine scientist, and shares her approach to situational awareness and personal safety when diving. Through […]