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The Great Dive Podcast

James Mott, Brandon Schwartz

Booking Overview

A scuba-diving discussion show focused on diving stories, instruction, safety, human factors, and Great Lakes experiences, with occasional external interviews alongside regular co-host episodes. Credible pitches include experienced scuba divers, diving instructors, underwater explorers, dive-safety specialists, and experts on human factors in diving; booking difficulty is likely low because the show has an informal niche format and features accessible professional guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 482

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 800 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

james@thegreatdivepodcast.com

brando@thegreatdivepodcast.com

info@thegreatdivepodcast.com

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Host

James Mott - Scuba-diving podcast co-host focused on diving stories, instruction, safety, and experiences under, in, and on the water.

Brandon Schwartz - Scuba-diving podcast co-host focused on diving stories, instruction, safety, and experiences under, in, and on the water.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Practical expertise in scuba diving, diving instruction, diving safety, human factors, underwater exploration, or Great Lakes diving
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

Kathy Johnson - Unusual Aspects Of Diving The Great Lakes

Cal Straub - Unusual Aspects Of Diving The Great Lakes

Recent Topics

Sports, Scuba Diving, Diving Safety, Diving Instruction, Great Lakes

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Great Dive Podcast
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Episode 480 - The Problems With DIR

October 09, 2026

The boys hit the streets and talk about the problems with DIR diving! Have a listen!!

The Great Dive Podcast - Episode 479 - DIR vs OLD

October 02, 2026

This week the boys talk about getting older and staying DIR. We all age, we will all eventually lose strength and fitness, but does that mean you become more or less capable underwater? Join Jamesy and Brando as they earn a little bit of wisdom and remember to, “Never miss an opportunity to Shut the F#@K up.”

Episode 478 - The Genesis of The DIR Diver

September 25, 2026

Thankfully the Great Dive Podcast has gone back to their roots and abandoned "ye olde pirate bullshit"! This week the boys begin a discussion on the genesis and evolution of the DIR approach to diving. Sparked by UTD's Podcast where Ben Bos Gyldenvang interviews two diving legends in the DIR world, BIll Mee and Dan Volker, about the beginnings of DIR diving and the early days of the WKPP, the boys cover the early days of Tech and Cave diving and how DIR was birthed out of the necessity of a s...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Great Dive Podcast?

The Great Dive Podcast is hosted by James Mott and Brandon Schwartz. Its publicly listed emails are james@thegreatdivepodcast.com, brando@thegreatdivepodcast.com, and info@thegreatdivepodcast.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Great Dive Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for The Great Dive Podcast: james@thegreatdivepodcast.com, brando@thegreatdivepodcast.com, and info@thegreatdivepodcast.com.

How many listeners does The Great Dive Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Great Dive Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Great Dive Podcast?

The Great Dive Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Practical expertise in scuba diving, diving instruction, diving safety, human factors, underwater exploration, or Great Lakes diving. Recent guests include Kathy Johnson and Cal Straub.

How hard is it to get booked on The Great Dive Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Great Dive Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Scuba Diving, Diving Safety, Diving Instruction, and Great Lakes. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

james@thegreatdivepodcast.com

brando@thegreatdivepodcast.com

info@thegreatdivepodcast.com

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