Big Deep - An Ocean Podcast

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Scuba Diving, Freediving, Surfing, Ocean Environmentalism, Marine Science. Big Deep is about people who have a deep connection to our world’s oceans, connections strong enough that they have dedicated some part of their lives to being in or working on behalf of the water. In each episode, we speak with the most interesting people, from scuba diving crime fighters and record-breaking freedivers to marine biologists and ocean advocates - even a real-life mermaid. So we invite you to join us on this journey as we explore the ocean through the stories of people who love it. 

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Recent Episodes
  • The Underworld: Deep Ocean Author Susan Casey On Why It Is Vital For Humanity To Look Even Deeper
    Nov 7, 2023 – 22:55
  • Floating In A Galaxy Of Stars: Pier Nirandara on Swimming With Sharks In Hollywood And Drifting With Sardines Off South Africa
    Oct 31, 2023 – 19:09
  • Gesture of a Lifetime: Manatee Researcher Jamal Galves On How Before He Started Saving Manatees They Saved Him
    Oct 24, 2023 – 18:12
  • The Clean-Up Kid: 13 Year-Old Ocean Conservationist Cash Daniels On How Kids Are The Future Of Ocean Advocacy
    Oct 20, 2023 – 08:55
  • A World Beneath Galapagos: Dr Alex Hearn on Hammerhead Sharks, Where Meaning Lies in the Sea, and a Hidden Underwater Swimway Through the Pacific
    Oct 17, 2023 – 16:29
  • A Deep Sense of Presence: Kinga Philipps on her Spiritual Connection to the Sea and Passion for Freediving
    Oct 10, 2023 – 17:08
  • Telling the Stories of the Sea: Dr Maddy McAllister on the Wonder of Shipwrecks and Maritime Archaeology
    Oct 3, 2023 – 14:30
  • Giants From The Deep: World Champion Big Wave Surfer Maya Gabeira and the Challenge of Riding Mountains of the Sea
    Sep 26, 2023 – 14:06
  • Finally Coming Home: Wild Ocean Forager Roushanna Gray's Journey Through South African Tidepools
    Sep 19, 2023 – 18:15
  • Living At The Edge of the Unknown: Deep Coral Reef Pioneer Dr. Richard Pyle on A Life of Exploration
    Sep 12, 2023 – 20:28
  • Where The Story Ends - Maritime archaeologist Jim Delgado on the magic of stories revealed, what shipwrecks can tell us, and his time exploring Titanic
    May 3, 2022 – 18:05
  • Under A Billion Stars - Legendary freediver Mehgan Heaney-Grier on creating records and breaking boundaries for American freediving
    Apr 26, 2022 – 19:53
  • Just Over The Horizon - Explorer, adventurer, and NOAA scientist Dr. Steve Gittings on a life spent chasing adventures under the seas
    Apr 19, 2022 – 15:20
  • The Wild Place - Underwater cinematographer Doug Anderson on how the ocean has defined his life on films such as "Our Planet", "Frozen Planet", and "Life"
    Apr 12, 2022 – 17:48
  • Comfortable with the Uncomfortable - Sarah Richard, Girls That Scuba founder, on the challenges and joy that a life of passion brings
    Apr 5, 2022 – 14:25
  • A Being of Wonder - Ocean and Science Journalist Erik Olsen on a life driven by exploration, curiosity, and otherworldly cephalopods in the Lembeh Strait
    Mar 29, 2022 – 17:17
  • Chasing A Mirage - Pro surfer and journalist Jamie Brisick on finding meaning in a life amongst the waves
    Mar 22, 2022 – 20:51
  • Breaking The Surface - Shark researcher Jasmine Graham on the surprisingly deep connections which attracted her to sharks
    Mar 15, 2022 – 16:09
  • Passage to the Underworld - Adventurer and Journalist Michael Menduno on a life of exploration and an underwater swim beneath a temple
    Mar 8, 2022 – 11:55
  • Some Kind of Magic: Alexandra Cousteau on how a deep sense of wonder drives her activism:
    Mar 1, 2022 – 22:23
  • Legacy Of The Sea - National Geographic photographer and co-founder of SeaLegacy Cristina Mittermeier on the meaning in telling ocean stories
    Feb 22, 2022 – 16:55
  • Uncovering the Outlaw Ocean: Ian Urbina, Pulitzer Prize winning author, on how the open oceans shape human beings
    Feb 22, 2022 – 19:17
  • The Wonder of a Blue Planet: Hugh Pearson on filming iconic scenes from the oceans of our world
    Jan 19, 2021 – 20:42
  • Survival of the Strangest: Mikki McComb-Kobza On Her Passion For The Undersea World of Hammerheads
    Jan 12, 2021 – 19:38
  • A Life Complete: Aaron James On Ocean Philosophy And The Meaning In Surfing
    Jan 5, 2021 – 15:44
  • Staying Alive in the Underworld, Part Two: Jill Heinerth On A Life Diving the Deepest Caves On The Planet
    Dec 29, 2020 – 15:26
  • Staying Alive in the Underworld, Part One: Jill Heinerth On A Life Diving the Deepest Caves On The Planet
    Dec 22, 2020 – 16:48
  • A Good Day To Die: Sea Shepherd Founder Captain Paul Watson On The Compassion Behind Confrontation
    Dec 15, 2020 – 18:34
  • Season Two Is Coming! A Sneak Preview
    Dec 1, 2020 – 03:54
  • Whale 2.0: Shane Gero on decoding the language and culture of sperm whales (Part Two)
    Jan 7, 2020 – 19:37
  • Whale 2.0: Shane Gero on decoding the language and culture of sperm whales (Part One)
    Dec 31, 2019 – 16:23
  • Dancing with Sea Lions: Lindsay Pullin on how a dive with Sea Lions in a kelp forest held a deeper connection
    Dec 23, 2019 – 12:45
  • Going Nuclear: Kyra Richter on her life as a nuclear power plant diver
    Dec 17, 2019 – 12:24
  • A Mermaid's Tale: Linden Wolbert on living her life as a siren of the sea
    Dec 10, 2019 – 16:06
  • Murder at the Pond: Mike Berry on The World of Underwater Criminal Investigation
    Dec 3, 2019 – 11:40
  • Divers Unmasked: Stephan Whelan, founder of DeeperBlue.com, on the evolution of the diving community and who divers really are
    Nov 26, 2019 – 12:51
  • Becoming Part of the Pod: Hanli Prinsloo and how freediving connects her with marine wildlife
    Nov 19, 2019 – 17:01
  • The Howard Stern of Scuba: Greg Holt, Founder and Host of Scuba Radio, on making waves in the dive community and meaningful connections underwater
    Nov 12, 2019 – 14:35
  • Living with Sharks: Colleen McKinnel on the intensity and magic of a tiger shark dive in Fiji
    Nov 1, 2019 – 10:18
  • The Deepest Man in Holland: Daan Verhoeven and how freediving opened up an understanding to his late father's legacy
    Nov 1, 2019 – 14:49
  • The Heart of the Ocean: Skylar Bayer on how discovering that she could no longer scuba dive started a remarkable journey to the bottom of the ocean
    Nov 1, 2019 – 18:31
  • Saltwater People: Maritime Anthropologist Michael Adams on his personal journey to our ancient connections in the ocean
    Nov 1, 2019 – 17:21
  • An Ocean of Stories: Welcome to the Big Deep Podcast!
    Sep 24, 2019 – 02:55
Recent Reviews
  • Yetilover11
    Eye opening
    I have been binge listenings since podcast #1. The show has touched my heart, moved my emotions and is so inspiring. Thank you for sharing all of these experiences.
  • Lil Timmy2.0
    Best Podcast I Have EVER Heard
    The reason why I say this is because of the soothing voice and the intro sea waves. Me and my brother were listening and he was all into to it he loves learning about the ocean.
  • sachi bob
    Well Done!
    Beautifully executed podcast! This work is educating, calming and most importantly inspiring.
  • Nmbb1234
    Outstanding
    These bite size conversations get to the bottom of what the oceans can do for the soul. Every one of these has had a statement or two that better defines my own relationship to our world.
  • dyo_sfo
    Deeply moving
    Incredible stories from inspirational people who have experienced the ocean from a unique perspective. The editing and background sounds really transport you to another place. Really well done!
  • Canonflygirl
    Hooked!
    Always having a fascination with the ocean and being a wannabe diver, I’m loving this podcast. Please keep it up!
  • hblitz
    Wonderful stories
    Fantastic stories for those who love oceans and for those who aren’t sure. wonderful stories of people who persue their passions
  • petewwe
    If you love the Ocean, subscribe!
    Fascinating and engaging stories from people who love the Ocean. You can hear their passion in each tale.
  • rtaylor87
    Captures the mysteries of the ocean in wonderful true stories
    This podcast introduces listeners to researchers, mermaids, divers, and others who work in and around the ocean. The interviews are always interesting and make me wish I could tag along on their journeys for just a day. Luckily through this podcast I can. If you love the ocean, love its inhabitants and a great story, this is the perfect podcast. I have been listening daily and it is great escape from the day to day stress we are all feeling. Keep up the great work!!
  • Dr. Angry
    Totally beautiful and fascinating
    This series beautifully captures the wonder, mystery and magic of the ocean. It’s utterly fascinating and supremely well done.
  • Delmarir
    Great Podcast!
    The stories of those interviewed have created a desire within me to consider scuba diving, despite my fear of big water. I also found myself emotionally impacted by the interviews with people so deeply connected to the ocean. Highly recommend!
  • Uhhh huh
    Big Good
    Great stories and interviews, even if you are terrified of sharks, like I am.
  • jasonelias
    Excellent stories about people who are passionate about the ocean
    I may be a bit biased, but I loved this show. I just love hearing all the different ways the ocean moves people. From scuba divers to free divers, marine biologists to nuclear power plant divers, just fascinating stories.
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