Scuba Confidential

Surfacing shortly: Episode 15 of Scuba Confidential with your 3 favourite scuba idiots. Plus, 'The Bear' is back in to discuss the recent trip he made with Louise to dive and snorkel in Iceland. Be careful of those seals!

In this episode we shine a dive light on the all-important buddy system. Regardless of experience or qualifications, recreational divers need to know they can rely on a good buddy above and below the water. Marcus shares his behind-the-scenes tales of buddy allocation, Louise explains how the wrecks of iconic dive site Scapa Flow could be granted new protection status and birthday-boy Ian reminisces about his old Ford Escort.

The next episode of Scuba Confidential surfaces 22 March 2019. Amongst other topics, we're discussing the buddy system. Here's a little try-dive of what's to come from Marcus, Louise and Ian.

Following a long winter off-season the Scuba Confidential team are shining a light on dive equipment maintenance. Our special guest this episode is equipment technician and biscuit-fan Duncan Baldwin, who drops by to offer his regulator care tips. Louise explains why beaked whales are getting anxiety, Marcus tells us about one of his nautical nightmares and Ian wonders why his regulators have an odd aroma. 

Episode 12 Trailer - guest Duncan introduces himself!

After the media hype surrounding the 'Great White encounter', featured in episode ten, we welcome back research scientist and friend of the show Samantha Jane Howlett. As well as providing her opinion on the story, Samantha provides the team with some fun animal facts and conundrums! Plus, Louise explains how underwater robots in Australia are helping deliver coral babies.

You're a qualified diver but now you need your own kit. What's the best mask? Are split fins right for you? BCD or wing? The team explains how you can choose wisely when scuba shopping. One of our patrons , Fern, pops by for a chat (and a surprise cake!), we discuss Great White shark close encounters and Ian gives us a dive gear history lesson.

The Christmas Episode Part 2 is here. Marcus, Ian and Lou have a special guest on the show - Samantha Jane Howlett. Samantha is a research scientist based in Moorea, French Polynesia. We learn about her project working with Reef Services to investigate the challenges facing reefs due to climate change. In addition, we speak about healthy wildlife interactions (and getting Narked Off!) and Samantha teaches the Scuba Confidential gang how to secure free accommodation in Cyprus and offers some handy French language tips!  

The Christmas Episode Part 1. Marcus, Louise and Ian are back at Bear Studios with seasonal mixture of scuba news and chat. Louise gives us her list of top 5 ocean-related charities that would benefit from your support. Ian and Marcus talk about the two most famous diving and ocean-related films, just in time for Christmas viewing - leading to confusion from Ian about what constitutes a 'Blockbuster'. Part 1 of 2, with an interview with marine conservation scientist Samantha Howlett coming up in Part 2.

Reef wreckers, boring boasters and animal hasslers…we discuss diving etiquette and compare notes on what makes us mad. The fabled Bear joins the team this episode to share his scuba story so far and provides some amusing anecdotes about bad buddies, huge BCDs and crazy spear gun wielders. Marcus tells us why cameras make him lose focus and Louise explains why Octopus are getting high.