The Scuba Diving Podcast

Get front-row access to the most festive night in the Florida Keys, from the best seat in the house! Watch the Key Largo Boat Parade light up the water as fully decorated dive boats and Christmas-themed cruisers glide past The Amoray Diver’s official “Judge Boat”. I’ll be taking you start-to-finish behind the scenes from the official judge crew perspective of the annual Key Largo Christmas Boat Parade. We took the Amoray dive boat to Sundowners dock for the main event, where you’ll see not only the boat parade, but reactions from the judges (and Jeff Gneiser himself!).Despite heavy rains, we were determined to capture the holiday magic of Florida Keys Christmas events that go beyond just diving and snorkeling. With brightly lit boats, waterfront festivities, and the tropical nightlife vibe that makes Key Largo one of the most iconic holiday destinations in the Keys, I hope you enjoy the ride!A big thanks to the Amoray Dive Resort for hosting our stay, along with the Rotary Club, Key Largo Chamber of Commerce, Sundowners, Big Chill, Coral Restoration Foundation, and many others for putting this Grinch themed contest together!Despite being one of the best-reviewed scuba diving boats in the Florida Keys, The Amoray Diver is also a community-centered presence that continues to make the Upper Keys a bit brighter.https://www.amoray.com/—Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scubaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyalwww.sweetwaterscuba.com

The scuba diving industry has been stuck in the past when it comes to technology — especially online booking. In this episode, we sit down with Alexis Jabbour, the creator of Buddy Booking. It’s a groundbreaking, new platform built specifically for divers, dive shops, and operators.Developed by the same team behind the popular Buddy dive app, Buddy Booking aims to modernize how divers plan and book their adventures — solving one of the biggest “bottlenecks”, which is a contributing factor in holding back the growth of scuba diving worldwide.This platform is designed specifically for the nuance of the dive industry, cutting down the dreaded steps to making a reservation. A key element is working with a simplified calendar, ability to add things like Tanks (or nitrox fills), rental gear, and other things that traditional booking software seems to lack. It even has options to book a private photographer or videographer!It is a standalone reservation + booking management platform, which is separate from the app.Not just an app feature – it’s a standalone systemBuilt for dive shops, instructors, charters, and tour operatorsIf you’re a diver, instructor, or dive business owner, this conversation will open your eyes to where the industry is headed — and how tech could finally bring it up to speed.You can register/apply here: https://business.bookwithbuddy.com/registerListings and further details can be found on https://bookwithbuddy.com/ Watch, comment, and share if you believe it’s time to modernize diving!#ScubaDiving #BuddyBooking #DiveTravel #ScubaIndustry #DivingInnovation #ScubaBusiness #ScubaTech #DiveShop #ScubaPodcast–Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:www.sweetwaterscuba.com

No filter. No script. Just real talk.Kenny Dyal and Myles Schwartz dive deep into the most controversial topics in the scuba diving world — from toxic competition between dive pros to the industry’s struggle to attract more women and young divers. And finally, the real reason is we all love scuba diving so much.In this episode, two dive hosts face off on:🌊 Why the scuba industry can be its own worst enemy🤿 How to get more people excited about diving⚓ The truth about dive gear (specifically, if it’s really a good idea to wear a dive knife on EVERY dive) — and what actually matters underwater🐠 What scuba diving is really about at its coreListen to the Free Descent Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/1xsMzx1ya9qZBJO2ZL7PWi?si=7f916b989bc449a7https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/free-descent/id1677073474Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:TikTok:⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyal⁠Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scuba⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyal⁠LinkedIn:⁠ www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyal⁠Twitter:⁠ https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyal⁠www.sweetwaterscuba.com

Scuba Diving creates such an ecosystem of social activities that it is almost impossible not to be exposed to a different lifestyle and group of people.It is so life changing that it has launched many careers, is a gateway to many other careers, and I’ve personally witnessed FOUR pairs of divers who got married after initially meeting on a dive.It’s a cheat code to meet people, especially people who would have no chance of ever crossing paths… but for diving.Finally, unlike school sports, scuba diving lasts a lifetime. It doesn’t end wit the season, or when school ends. This makes it a perfect investment in family for the long haul (and is often one of the only excuses for some to travel or meet up).I spoke for an hour at Aggieland Scuba, during their Dive Expo last year while the festivities were going on. The topic was “community” created through diving. In this video I explain how scuba diving changed my life, launched my career, and how I’ve watched it change other people’s lives. This magic happens through the endless number of moving parts that lead up to and surround the actual dive. I compare the dive itself to a firework show, and the activities leading up to the big event are what fuels such a powerful community element that isn’t possible any other way.Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scubaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyalX: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyalwww.sweetwaterscuba.com

I had way too much fun asking these renowned professional divers their opinions on some of those hot-button scuba diving topics.Everyone was such a sport about this and went for it, even when they knew these were controversial in some circles. It’s also funny how different some of these opinions can vary from one diver to the next.This took place at the 2025 Scuba Show in Long Beach, CA out on the showroom floor.The Questions:Is it OK to pee in your wetsuit?What is the scariest animal for a scuba diver to encounter underwater? Triggerfish has been removed as an option since it is obviousWhat was the most beneficial scuba course taken, after completing their Open Water scuba certification?Should Scuba Certification have some kind of expiration date?Jacket style BC, Back Inflate BC, or Backplate and Wing?How do you keep your dive mask from fogging up?What one thing should be in every scuba diver’s save-a-dive kit?Do divers prefer clear mask skirts or opaque (black or solid color)?Guests answering these questions include:Sarah Miller (Azul Unlimited)Steve Jamroz of Divers Alert Network / D.A.N.Dan Orr, Hall of Famer and renowned legend in diving.Greg Holt, host of Scuba RadioMyles Schwartz, host of Free Descent PodcastJared Berg, owner and founder of NEX Underwater ProductsAlexis Jabbour, founder and CEO of Buddy App and Book with BuddyBrian Benton, owner of Dive OahuEd Rasmussen, NAVY SEAL and Scubapro repMorgan Oughton and RJ, founders of Spacefish ArmyTherese Napier of Amoray Dive Resort in Key Largo, FLJason Leggatt, CEO of Shearwater Research.Cliff Richardson, who was Director of NAUI, but is not the CEO of Divers Alert Network (DAN)And Red Sullivan, who wanted to be there but couldn’t make it.Special thanks to everyone who answered these questions, and the staff and crew of Scuba Show for your continued support!–Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:www.sweetwaterscuba.com