The Aquatic Life
A podcast about underwater photography, diving and adventure travel hosted by Todd Reimer and Dalton Hamm. As the podcast grows, we are hoping to have discussions with some of the most interesting folks in the industry. We will also give tips to those starting out, talk about our favorite places to travel and dive, and do photo critiques.But as we divers like to do, we also will talk shop with friends and trade fun stories with our community. We hope to make this an interactive community, so please send us your question and comments of what you would like to hear on future episodes.
Episodes
31 episodes
031 - Sail Away With The Wayward Life!
Taryn and Logan have given up traditional living and are working on realizing their dreams of sailing around the world from their home base in Canada. They have been documenting their trials, tribulations and triumphs on their fantastic Y...
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Episode 31
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1:34:14
030: Ronan Debelius - Life of a Liveaboard Cruise Director in Indonesia
Ronan Debelius was the cruise director of the prestigious Coralia Liveaboard in Indonesia when Todd met him last year. Ever since we started this podcast, we wanted to have Ronan on to chat to share his experiences.Ronan was born ...
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Episode 30
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1:28:04
029: Erin Quigley of "Go Ask Erin" Teaches Underwater Photographers Post Processing
Erin Quigley is known for helping underwater photographers all around the world improve their post processing skills through courses, webcasts and workshops on "Go Ask Erin". But, she has a fascina...
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Episode 29
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1:37:58
028: WetPixel's Adam Hanlon
Adam Hanlon is the owner and editor of WetPixel, the largest online community for underwater photographers. In our chat, he shares how went from being a part of the WetPixel community, to meeting the company's founder, Eric Cheng, and eve...
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Episode 28
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1:28:01
027: Safety Gear - PLBs, First Aid and Radios
Todd and Dalton discuss if it's worth it to invest in a personal locator beacon for divers and other adventure travelers. We discuss a few different devices that are available and in which circumstance each one is best.A few of th...
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Episode 27
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48:18
026: Gear Talk - The New GoPro Hero 9 Details & Silly Scuba News
Dalton and Todd talk about the new features of the just announced GoPro Hero 9 and discuss if it's worth getting. We also cover some
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Episode 26
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35:11
025: Francesca Trotman - Founder Of Love The Oceans (NGO) & Underwater Photographer
Like many of us divers, Francesca Trotman grew up with a love of sharks. Unlike most of us, she parlayed her passion into a marine biology degree from Southampton University and then established a non-profit in Mozambique, called “Love Th...
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Episode 25
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1:36:34
024: Maldives Trip Report
Todd and Dalton discuss what their Maldives dive trip experience was like and discuss if the experience was worth all the hassle of getting there. Also, we kick off a new series 'Derek Critiques The Podcast', where our #1 fa...
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Episode 24
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1:08:24
023: Henry Mather - South Florida Diving and Underwater Photography
Henry Mather is a South Florida based dive master and underwater photographer. During our chat, we talk about some of Florida's most famous dives from Blue Heron Bridge to the wrecks of Key Largo, and much more!In this episode, we...
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Episode 23
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1:13:24
022: 5 Tips For Splits
Split shots (or 'Over / Under' shots) are some of the most iconic underwater images out there. Most underwater photographers strive to have these shots in their portfolio, but realize that getting a good shot is easier said than done.
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Episode 22
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1:04:41
021: Macro VS Wide Angle Photography
In our getting started in underwater photography series, Todd and Dalton debate about whether newer underwater photographers should start out shooting with a wide angle camera setup or concentrate on macro instead. Each discipline has its...
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Episode 21
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53:33
020: Our Favorite Movies and TV Shows For Dive Trips
Todd and Dalton talk about their favorite movies and shows to watch while they are on their way to a dive destination. Need something to get you excited for travel and adventure? Try some of these movies!Silly Scuba News:...
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Episode 20
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1:02:27
019: Supplimenting Dive Pictures With Topside Photos
Todd and Dalton discuss the importance of rounding out a dive photo trip with pictures above the surface (and on your safety stop). Listen in to get some ideas for your shot list.Feedback:If you have thoughts, ideas...
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Episode 19
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34:02
018: Georgie Bull - UK Diver, Marine Biologist, Seahorse Whisperer
Georgie Bull is a UK diver who turned a love for paleontology into a marine biology major. She's a burgeoning underwater photographer and videographer with a love for critters big and small.In this episode, Georgie tells us ...
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Episode 18
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1:17:55
017: Our Favorite Dive Resources
In our main topic, Todd and Dalton talk about their favorite places to get all the best information related to scuba diving. From finding the best shore diving sites and gear reviews, to finding underwater photography clubs and meet up gr...
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Episode 17
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37:44
016: The Trouble With Drones
Todd picks a bone with drones while the two leading men of The Aquatic Life explore the pluses and minuses of aerial photography on this controversial "topside topic."Feedback:If you have thoughts, ideas or comments, email us...
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Episode 16
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52:24
015: Celebrity Endorsements and Giveaways
Todd pulls some strings and gets celebrity podcasters to give feedback on the show. We are also giving away 2 Aloha Collection bags in July to encourage our fans to get the word out about the podast.Here's how you enter to win:
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Episode 15
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6:54
014: Patrick Webster - Viral Videos, Photography Competitions, Environmentalism
Patrick Webster (aka 'underwaterpat') is an accomplished underwater photographer and videographer, who happens to also be a marine biologist based in Monterey California. Pat's images and videos have won several competitions and also have...
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Episode 14
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1:25:45
013: Matt McGee - Big Sharks, Little Critters, High Fashion
Matt McGee is a fantastic underwater photographer from Tennessee, who loves taking pictures of sharks and other large animals. He also has amazing macro pictures of some of the rarest sea creatures on earth. If that wasn't enough, h...
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Episode 13
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1:05:14
012: Liveaboard vs Dive Resort
We're all dreaming of that next big dive trip. One of the big dilemmas is if you should dive off of a liveaboard, or stick to a landbased dive resort. Todd and Dalton discuss the pros and cons of each.
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Episode 12
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55:39
011: John Bernhelm - Cold Water Diving, Oil Rigs, Virtual Reality and More!
John Bernhelm is a video game designer who is an avid diver and underwater photographer based out of Northern California. He joins Todd and Dalton to talk about shore diving the cold waters of Monterey, San Pedro oil rigs, black water div...
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Episode 11
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1:01:07
010: Topide Topic - What is Overlanding?
Our first 'topside topic' discusses the the overloading craze, and how it can benefit photographers who want to get better landscape and astrophotography pictures. Dalton is in the process of outfitting his new Jeep Gladiator to g...
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Episode 10
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34:44
009: Mark Losavio - Journey To Becoming A Marine Biologist
Mark Losavio sits down with Todd and Dalton to talk about his journey from being a kid in land locked Kentucky to becoming a marine biologist that has traveled all over the world and a dive club founder. We chat about how Mark fou...
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Episode 9
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57:13
