The Bottom Dwellers Dive Shack

In this double disclaimer episode get an inside look into sat diving and traveling as a commercial diver. From California to Texas to Nigeria and everywhere in between, Phil tells us like it is. Dive schools buckle up and take note. We got a good one here. Real diver talk from real divers.

We continue our conversation with retired FBI Diver, Bobby Chacon in this thrilling episode. We start with the underwater investigation of the Lacy Peterson Murders. It gets a bit graphic, so listeners be advised. We then talk about Bobby's work on the "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders" TV show. We learn about gun safety on set, while we go over the tragic shooting death involving Alec Baldwin, in which Bobby was called in to offer his expertise during the initial inquiry.

Bobby shares his story involving a Narco cocaine submarine and the Narco Dive Team. We also talk about his teams role in the I-35 bridge collapse which happened on August 1, 2007 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

9/11 affected many lives in our generation and Bobby was there. He saw the towers being hit from an airplane taking off from the same terminal the hijackers were in. He recounts his day and the roles his team played in the following investigation. Bobby also tells us about an audible docuseries that he worked on called "After the Fall" which is a compilation of first hand accounts of the investigation and personal stories from former FBI agents. This is a long episode but definitely worth the listen!

Plane Crashes with AIDS blood, anthrax diving, catching murderers, Russian mob hits, and some great insight for divers involved in body recovery. A packed episode as we have Bobby Chacon in the Bottom Dwellers Dive Shack! Stay tuned for Part II coming soon as we dive deeper into the details of some of the cases that Bobby has worked on.

Episode Summary brought to you by Riverside.fm. In this conversation, Bobby Chacon shares his journey from being a lawyer to becoming a diver for the FBI. He discusses his background and how he ended up joining the FBI dive team. Bobby also talks about his experiences recovering evidence from the TWA Flight 800 crash and building the FBI dive program. He explains the training and equipment used by the team and the different diving techniques employed in their operations. The conversation covers various topics related to diving, including workplace experiences, diving equipment and techniques, challenges in implementing diving standards, the impact of water conditions on decomposition, and the emotional toll of recovery dives.

Bobby also opens up about the emotional impact of his work and the coping mechanisms he developed. He emphasizes the importance of seeking help and support, both from loved ones and professional resources. The conversation highlights the need for protocols and support systems for recovery teams and the evolving attitudes towards mental health in the public service industry.

An in between episode with LB Diver and Johnny where we give an update on the Miami hookah death from last year. We also talk a bit about the Texas and some upcoming trips/events.

New Episode of The Downline.

Commercial diving isn’t just about construction and oil. We have an amazing conversation about engineering and diving. Listen in as we speak with Ikaika Kincaid, Laura Miller, and Colton Powell of Consor Engineers, an ADCI member company. Consor has a wealth of experience performing commercial diving and underwater structural assessments. We are pleased to have them on the Downline to help highlight the role that engineer divers and technicians play in keeping our infrastructure and waterfront structures operating. Don’t forget to subscribe to The Downline on all major podcast platforms! Spread the word and tell anyone interested in commercial diving.

Dr. Keith Van Meter and Bobby Delise come on the show and talk about the groundbreaking new concept for hyperbaric treatment. They answer some tough questions and explain why this is the next and needed step in emergency hyperbaric treatment. From diving injuries to gun shot wounds this van is versatile and will save lives. Dr. Van Meter also talks about his career as a hyperbaric dive doctor. This episode was recorded live at underwater interventions 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

We had such an amazing interview with Mary Bonnin on location in Panama City, FL. She is the United States of Americas First ever female, “MASTER DIVER “, and she is still currently the only female master diver.

Mary Bonnin earned her initial diving qualification in 1977.

She graduated from First Class Diving School in 1981 at the top of her class and was the first woman to qualify as a diver first class.

During her seven years as a Navy diving instructor, Bonnin trained more than 1,000 divers.

In 1990, she earned the title of MASTER DIVER , and became the first woman master diver. BTW she is still the only US navy females MD.

She was inducted into the Women Divers Hall of Fame in 2001.

In this episode we recap the events of last month. We had a great time during the winter break and can’t wait to bring you new episodes!

Subscribe to The Downline! The official podcast for The ADCI. In this amazing episode we talk with Blair Mott of Kirby Morgan Dive Systems. A great conversation about equipment and the importance of diving with genuine Kirby Morgan products from authorized dealers. This episode was recorded at Underwater Interventions 2023 in New Orleans, LA.

The Downline is the official podcast of ADCI and is hosted by Phil Newsum the Executive Director of ADCI.

Live on the floor of UI for day two.