The BiG Scuba Podcast is a new, independent podcast dedicated to all things diving and ocean related. Its hosted by two friends, Ian, and Gemma. Our aim is to provide a light hearted podcast for all levels of divers and also non-divers with a view to encouraging the non-divers to consider entering the water. We hope to bring you current dive and marine related news and information with the added BIG twist. Give us a listen and get inspired about all things scuba.

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The BiG Scuba Podcast is a new, independent podcast dedicated to all things diving and ocean related. Its hosted by two friends, Ian, and Gemma. Our aim is to provide a light hearted podcast for all levels of divers and also non-divers with a view to encouraging the non-divers to consider entering the water. We hope to bring you current dive and marine related news and information with the added BIG twist. Give us a listen and get inspired about all things scuba.
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June 22, 2026
Episode 229 Emma Millen The Geordie Shores Diver
<p class="western"><span style="font-size: small;">Ian and Gemma are joined by Emma, better known as <strong>@TheGeordieShoresDiver</strong> on TikTok.</span></p> <p class="western">Emma is a freelance podcast producer and BBC radio presenter from the North East, but above all she's a passionate scuba diver. Having initially dived exclusively around the UK coastline, she quickly became fascinated by the incredible marine life, history and hidden treasures found beneath the waters on her doorstep.</p> <p class="western">In this episode, Emma shares how she fell in love with UK diving and why she believes our coastline has so much to offer. We talk about the role social media plays in showcasing underwater adventures and how her TikTok channel has helped connect with others who share the same passion.</p> <p class="western">Emma also explains why she is keen to encourage more young people, particularly women, to take up scuba diving and discover the beauty of Britain's seas for themselves. Along the way, we discuss why unforgettable experiences don't always require a passport or tropical destination.</p> <p class="western">Join us for a fun, inspiring and thoroughly Geordie conversation with a diver who is proudly championing the UK's underwater world and helping to introduce a new generation to the sport we all love.</p> <p class="western"><span style="font-size: small;">Gemma and Ian also catch up on news and talk about</span> <span style= "font-size: small;">a recent dive trip to</span> <span style= "font-size: small;">, Springlakes <a href= "https://diverstime.com/">https://diverstime.com/</a> and the upcoming Scoob and Snork Fest on the 25</span><sup><span style= "font-size: small;">th</span></sup> <span style= "font-size: small;">July <a href= "https://diverstime.com/try-dive-experience/ola/services/scoob-and-snork-fest-2026"> https://diverstime.com/try-dive-experience/ola/services/scoob-and-snork-fest-2026</a> The Auto-Trail Camper van is discussed <a href= "https://www.auto-trail.co.uk/campervans/68xl/">https://www.auto-trail.co.uk/campervans/68xl/</a> and how its a great adventure vehicle.</span> <span style= "font-size: small;"><a href= "https://app.keysurvey.co.uk/f/41844465/6049/">I</a>an has started his sidemount journey with <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/scottsscubaservices">https://www.facebook.com/scottsscubaservices</a> under the instruction off Matt and Scott.<br /></span></p> <p class="western"><span style="font-size: small;">The BiG Scuba Podcast is proudly supported by</span> <span style= "color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://www.narkedat90.com/?affiliate_code=p42PzCC8sx&referring_service=link&utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new"><span style="font-size: small;">Narked at 90</span></a></u></span> <span style="font-size: small;">– "Beyond Technical." Whether you're new to diving or thinking about moving into tech, they can help guide you with the best kit and advice.<br /></span></p> <p class="western">💬 <span style="font-size: small;">We'd love your feedback! Leave us a</span> <span style= "font-size: small;">★★★★★</span> <span style= "font-size: small;">review, share with your dive buddies, and get in touch via our socials or at</span> <span style= "color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "mailto:thebigscubapodcast@gmail.com"><span style= "font-size: small;">mailto:thebigscubapodcast@gmail.com</span></a></u></span></p> <p class="western"> </p> <p class="western">👉 <span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Check out our affiliate links and stores:<br /></strong></span><span style= "color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://circularandco.com/"><span style= "font-size: small;">Circular & Co</span></a></u></span> <span style="font-size: small;">– use our code BIGSCUBA</span></p> <p class="western"><span style="color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://store.insta360.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target= "_new"><span style="font-size: small;">Insta360 Store</span></a></u></span> <span style="font-size: small;">– use our code BIGSCUBA<br /></span><span style= "color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://waterhaul.co/BIGSCUBA"><span style= "font-size: small;">Waterhaul link</span></a></u></span></p> <p class="western"><span style="color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://stream2sea.com/BIGSCUBA"><span style= "font-size: small;">Stream to Sea</span></a></u></span></p> <p class="western"><span style="color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://mcconks.com/"><span style= "font-size: small;">McConks</span></a></u></span> <span style= "font-size: small;">- use our code THEBIGSCUBA2026</span></p> <p class="western"><span style="color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/thebigscubapodcast"><span style= "font-size: small;">Amazon Store</span></a></u></span></p> <p class="western"><span style="color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/thebigscubapodcast?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new"><span style= "font-size: small;">Patreon</span></a></u></span> <span style= "font-size: small;">– support the show and keep us diving!<br /></span><span style="color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://www.auto-trail.co.uk/"><span style= "font-size: small;">Auto-Trail</span></a></u></span> - Discover the new collection from the UK's leading motorhome and campervan manufacturer.</p> <p class="western"> </p> <p class="western"><span style= "font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style= "font-size: small;"><strong>📲 Follow us on socials:</strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> Instagram:</span> <span style="color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/thebigscuba?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new"><span style= "font-size: small;">@thebigscuba</span></a></u></span><span style= "font-size: small;"><br /> Facebook:</span> <span style="color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/thebigscuba?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new"><span style= "font-size: small;">@thebigscuba</span></a></u></span><span style= "font-size: small;"><br /> LinkedIn:</span> <span style="color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new"><span style="font-size: small;">Ian 🦈 Last</span></a></u></span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> 🌐 Website:</span> <span style="color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "http://www.thebigscuba.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target= "_new"><span style= "font-size: small;">www.thebigscuba.com</span></a></u></span></p> <p class="western"> </p> <p class="western">🎧 <span style="font-size: small;">Listen to The BiG Scuba Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and all major platforms.<br /> ISSN: 2752-6127</span></p>

June 9, 2026
Episode 228 David Swain Beyond on Bar
<p class="western"><span style="font-size: small;">In this episode,</span> <span style="font-size: small;">we sit</span> <span style="font-size: small;">down with David Swain, owner of Beyond One Bar — a family-run scuba diving business based in Leiston, Suffolk. And yes, w</span><span style= "font-size: small;">e recorded</span> <span style= "font-size: small;">on location at Sizewell beach from inside the Auto-Trail Expedition 68XL campervan</span> <span style= "font-size: small;">overlooking the North Sea!<br /></span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> David has been teaching people to dive since 1994 and has clocked up over 30 years as a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer. In this conversation, he shares his diving journey from the early days through to a life-changing relocation to Honduras and his eventual return to the UK, where he set up Beyond One Bar with his family in 2014.<br /> We talk scuba, open water swimming, life by the sea, and what it really means to build a dive business from the ground up</span> <span style="font-size: small;">and the</span> <span style= "font-size: small;">philosophy behind the name Beyond One Bar.<br /> <br /> Find Beyond One Bar:<br /> 🌐 www.beyondonebar.com<br /> 📸 @beyondonebar on Instagram<br /> 📘 Beyond One Bar on Facebook</span></p> <p class="western"> </p> <p class="western"><span style="font-size: small;">Gemma and Ian also catch up on news and talk about some other UK dive Sites, <a href= "https://www.dudleydolphinbsac.com/">https://www.dudleydolphinbsac.com/</a> and the Netherton Reservoir and Springlakes <a href= "https://diverstime.com/">https://diverstime.com/</a> and the upcoming Scoob and Snork Fest on the 25</span><sup><span style= "font-size: small;">th</span></sup> <span style= "font-size: small;">July <a href= "https://diverstime.com/try-dive-experience/ola/services/scoob-and-snork-fest-2026"> https://diverstime.com/try-dive-experience/ola/services/scoob-and-snork-fest-2026</a></span></p> <p class="western"><span style="font-size: small;">The Auto-Trail Camper van is discussed <a href= "https://www.auto-trail.co.uk/campervans/68xl/">https://www.auto-trail.co.uk/campervans/68xl/</a> and how its a great adventure vehicle. Gemma has had a diving medical at Midlands Dive Chamber <a href= "https://www.midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/">https://www.midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/</a>. Remember you can book in there for any level of Diving Medical and they are a specialist team. The public are being asked to give their views on a selection of wildlife, native to the UK, that will appear on the next series of banknotes in a consultation launched recently. Cast your vote here: <a href= "https://app.keysurvey.co.uk/f/41844465/6049/">https://app.keysurvey.co.uk/f/41844465/6049/</a></span></p> <p class="western"> </p> <p class="western"><span style="font-size: small;">The BiG Scuba Podcast is proudly supported by</span> <span style= "color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://www.narkedat90.com/?affiliate_code=p42PzCC8sx&referring_service=link&utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new"><span style="font-size: small;">Narked at 90</span></a></u></span> <span style="font-size: small;">– "Beyond Technical." Whether you're new to diving or thinking about moving into tech, they can help guide you with the best kit and advice.<br /></span></p> <p class="western">💬 <span style="font-size: small;">We'd love your feedback! Leave us a</span> <span style= "font-size: small;">★★★★★</span> <span style= "font-size: small;">review, share with your dive buddies, and get in touch via our socials or at</span> <span style= "color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "mailto:thebigscubapodcast@gmail.com"><span style= "font-size: small;">mailto:thebigscubapodcast@gmail.com</span></a></u></span></p> <p class="western"> </p> <p class="western">👉 <span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Check out our affiliate links and stores:<br /></strong></span><span style= "color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://circularandco.com/"><span style= "font-size: small;">Circular & Co</span></a></u></span> <span style="font-size: small;">– use our code BIGSCUBA</span></p> <p class="western"><span style="color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://store.insta360.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target= "_new"><span style="font-size: small;">Insta360 Store</span></a></u></span> <span style="font-size: small;">– use our code BIGSCUBA<br /></span><span style= "color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://waterhaul.co/BIGSCUBA"><span style= "font-size: small;">Waterhaul link</span></a></u></span></p> <p class="western"><span style="color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://stream2sea.com/BIGSCUBA"><span style= "font-size: small;">Stream to Sea</span></a></u></span></p> <p class="western"><span style="color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://mcconks.com/"><span style= "font-size: small;">McConks</span></a></u></span> <span style= "font-size: small;">- use our code THEBIGSCUBA2026</span></p> <p class="western"><span style="color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/thebigscubapodcast"><span style= "font-size: small;">Amazon Store</span></a></u></span></p> <p class="western"><span style="color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/thebigscubapodcast?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new"><span style= "font-size: small;">Patreon</span></a></u></span> <span style= "font-size: small;">– support the show and keep us diving!<br /></span><span style="color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://www.auto-trail.co.uk/"><span style= "font-size: small;">Auto-Trail</span></a></u></span> - Discover the new collection from the UK's leading motorhome and campervan manufacturer.</p> <p class="western"> </p> <p class="western"><span style= "font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style= "font-size: small;"><strong>📲 Follow us on socials:</strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> Instagram:</span> <span style="color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/thebigscuba?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new"><span style= "font-size: small;">@thebigscuba</span></a></u></span><span style= "font-size: small;"><br /> Facebook:</span> <span style="color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/thebigscuba?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new"><span style= "font-size: small;">@thebigscuba</span></a></u></span><span style= "font-size: small;"><br /> LinkedIn:</span> <span style="color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new"><span style="font-size: small;">Ian 🦈 Last</span></a></u></span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> 🌐 Website:</span> <span style="color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "http://www.thebigscuba.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target= "_new"><span style= "font-size: small;">www.thebigscuba.com</span></a></u></span></p> <p class="western"> </p> <p class="western">🎧 <span style="font-size: small;">Listen to The BiG Scuba Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and all major platforms.<br /> ISSN: 2752-6127</span></p>

May 18, 2026
Episode 227 Rod Macdonald Author & Shipwreck Explorer
<p class="western"><span style="font-size: small;">In this episode, we chat with</span> <span style="font-size: small;">Rod Macdonald. Rod is an internationally renowned Scottish shipwreck explorer, undersea adventurer, maritime historian, TV personality and best-selling diving author with 13 books about shipwrecks and naval history, the culmination of a lifetime of diving. His beautifully illustrated books are the internationally accepted definitive guides to many world-famous dive locations. He is the author of Dive Scapa Flow, covering the German WWI High Seas Fleet shipwrecks scuttled in Scapa in 1919, Dive Truk Lagoon – the Japanese WWII Pacific shipwrecks, covering the 40 Japanese ships sent to the bottom of the Truk lagoon in Micronesia in February 1944 during a daring 2-day fast carrier raid by U.S. Task Force 58 aircraft codenamed Operation HAILSTONE. He is also the author of Dive Palau – the shipwrecks, the sunken legacy of the follow up Task Force 58 raid, Operation DESECRATE 1, just six weeks later – and a number of naval history books. Rod regularly appears on TV documetaries as a wreck expert, and as a patron of the British & Irleand Chapter of the Explorers Club of New York and has led a number of high profile Explorers Club flagged expeditions to survey shipwrecks around the world. He dived the feared Corryvreckan Whirlpool on the west coast of Scotland!</span></p> <p class="western"> </p> <p class="western"><span style="font-size: small;">Website :</span> <a href="https://rod-macdonald.com/"><span style= "font-family: Segoe UI, Segoe UI Web (West European), apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif;"> <span style= "font-size: medium;">https://rod-macdonald.com</span></span></a></p> <p class="western"><span style="font-size: small;">Books : https://amzn.eu/d/0bjAJ7m9</span></p> <p class="western"> </p> <p class="western"><span style="font-size: small;">The BiG Scuba Podcast is proudly supported by</span> <span style= "color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://www.narkedat90.com/?affiliate_code=p42PzCC8sx&referring_service=link&utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new"><span style="font-size: small;">Narked at 90</span></a></u></span> <span style="font-size: small;">– "Beyond Technical." Whether you're new to diving or thinking about moving into tech, they can help guide you with the best kit and advice.<br /></span></p> <p class="western">💬 <span style="font-size: small;">We'd love your feedback! Leave us a</span> <span style= "font-size: small;">★★★★★</span> <span style= "font-size: small;">review, share with your dive buddies, and get in touch via our socials or at</span> <span style= "color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "mailto:thebigscubapodcast@gmail.com"><span style= "font-size: small;">mailto:thebigscubapodcast@gmail.com</span></a></u></span></p> <p class="western"> </p> <p class="western">👉 <span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Check out our affiliate links and stores:<br /></strong></span><span style= "color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://circularandco.com/"><span style= "font-size: small;">Circular & Co</span></a></u></span> <span style="font-size: small;">– use our code BIGSCUBA</span></p> <p class="western"><span style="color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://store.insta360.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target= "_new"><span style="font-size: small;">Insta360 Store</span></a></u></span> <span style="font-size: small;">– use our code BIGSCUBA<br /></span><span style= "color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://waterhaul.co/BIGSCUBA"><span style= "font-size: small;">Waterhaul link</span></a></u></span></p> <p class="western"><span style="color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://stream2sea.com/BIGSCUBA"><span style= "font-size: small;">Stream to Sea</span></a></u></span></p> <p class="western"><span style="color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://mcconks.com/"><span style= "font-size: small;">McConks</span></a></u></span> <span style= "font-size: small;">- use our code THEBIGSCUBA2026</span></p> <p class="western"><span style="color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/thebigscubapodcast"><span style= "font-size: small;">Amazon Store</span></a></u></span></p> <p class="western"><span style="color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/thebigscubapodcast?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new"><span style= "font-size: small;">Patreon</span></a></u></span> <span style= "font-size: small;">– support the show and keep us diving!<br /></span><span style="color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://www.auto-trail.co.uk/"><span style= "font-size: small;">Auto-Trail</span></a></u></span> - Discover the new collection from the UK's leading motorhome and campervan manufacturer.</p> <p class="western"> </p> <p class="western"><span style= "font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style= "font-size: small;"><strong>📲 Follow us on socials:</strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> Instagram:</span> <span style="color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/thebigscuba?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new"><span style= "font-size: small;">@thebigscuba</span></a></u></span><span style= "font-size: small;"><br /> Facebook:</span> <span style="color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/thebigscuba?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new"><span style= "font-size: small;">@thebigscuba</span></a></u></span><span style= "font-size: small;"><br /> LinkedIn:</span> <span style="color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new"><span style="font-size: small;">Ian 🦈 Last</span></a></u></span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> 🌐 Website:</span> <span style="color: #0563c1;"><u><a href= "http://www.thebigscuba.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target= "_new"><span style= "font-size: small;">www.thebigscuba.com</span></a></u></span></p> <p class="western"> </p> <p class="western">🎧 <span style="font-size: small;">Listen to The BiG Scuba Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and all major platforms.<br /> ISSN: 2752-6127</span></p>
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