In this episode of What’s the 411, we dive into the extraordinary life of a veteran saturation diver Richard McGlinchey who has spent years working in some of the most extreme and unforgiving environments on Earth—hundreds of meters below the ocean’s surface. He shares what it’s really like to live and work deep beneath the sea, the challenges and dangers of the job, and the mindset required to thrive in such high-pressure conditions.

Beyond the depths, he’s also a longtime Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, and we explore the surprising connections between training on the mat and working under immense pressure in saturation chambers. From discipline and resilience to the importance of teamwork, his story offers a rare look into a life lived on the edge.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to balance a career in one of the most dangerous professions in the world while pursuing the art of BJJ, this conversation is for you.