The DANcast

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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• Michael Menduno, InDEPTH Magazine
  March 4, 2025 by Divers Alert Network (DAN)
  Michael Menduno, editor of InDEPTH Magazine, and Frauke Tillmans, VP of research at DAN, discuss rebreather diving in this episode of The DANcast. Their conversation explores emerging rebreather technologies, mouthpiece retaining straps (MRSs), pre-dive checklists, Rebreather Forum 4, and other topics — including cardiac health considerations and helium supply challenges […]
• Cheyne Benjamin, Papua New Guinea Divers Association
  February 18, 2025 by Divers Alert Network (DAN)
  Cheyne Benjamin, Managing Director of Walindi Plantation Resort and representative of the Papua New Guinea Divers Association (PNGDA), joins The DANcast to discuss dive safety in remote locations.In his conversation with Francois Burman, VP of Safety Services at DAN, they explore emergency response protocols and the collaborative efforts between local […]
• Isidora Dekalo, Diving Content Creator
  February 4, 2025 by Divers Alert Network (DAN)
  Diving content creator and world traveler Isidora Dekalo (@dive_into.life) joins DAN to discuss transforming dive safety topics into engaging social media content. Her creative videos have reached millions of divers by presenting safety information in an entertaining and accessible way. Chapters:  0:00-4:40 Introduction and Background  4:40-10:23 Career and Diving Journey  […]
• Howard and Michele Hall, Underwater Filmmakers
  January 21, 2025 by Divers Alert Network (DAN)
  Howard and Michele Hall of Howard Hall Productions join DAN for a discussion about their adventures in underwater filmmaking. The creators of stunning IMAX features and marine wildlife films share insights and stories — including their calls to the DAN Emergency Hotline — from decades of capturing natural wonders in challenging diving environments.
• Cinematographer Andy Casagrande's DAN Member Story
  December 12, 2024 by Divers Alert Network (DAN)
  Renowned for his work on Discovery Shark Week, wildlife cinematographer and avid diver Andy Casagrande is a proud DAN member. This interview delves into his story and how DAN helps him dive safely and confidently — and why he believes every diver should be a member. For Andy's full member […]