Total Beginner Freedive Podcast
Just watched the "Deepest Breath" on Netflix and want to learn more about freediving? Or maybe you just want to learn more about freediving before making an investment into a freedive course. If so, this podcast for you. In a series of 5-10 minute episodes you will learn all you need to know before you begin your freediving journey. For experienced freedivers, this podcast is perfect to share with your friends and loved ones to educate them about the art of one breath diving.
Episodes
18 episodes
Ep#17 -Ultimate Freedive Festival - Adam Stern's Deep Week
In this episode, we pivot to a format we will do more of in the future, interviews. We have Adam Stern, multiple Australian national record holder to announce Deep Week in Taiwan, the premier freediving festival held globally in dif...
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Episode 17
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16:09
Episode #16 - Freedive Course Preparation
In this episode we go over how to prepare for your first freedive course and a few things to note when you are on your course. Mentioned in this EpisodeTed Harty's Freediving S...
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Episode 16
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16:59
Episode #15 - Freediving and Reddit
In this episode we go over two topics I often see on the Freediving sub-reddit. - Is a freediving course worth it? - Practicing static breath holds before a freedive course.Mentioned in this Episode
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Episode 15
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11:57
Episode #14 - 3.5 Step to Choosing a Freedive Wetsuit
Choosing your first freedive wetsuit is one of the most important equipment decisions you will make at the beginning of your freedive journey and in this episode we break down the considerations you need to make when deciding. My favori...
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Episode 14
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11:11
Episode #13 - How to Choose a Freedive Course
Decided to take a freedive course? What to look for in a course or instructor? Special guest Ted Harty, former US National record holder goes over the 9 best questions to ask a freedive instructor when choosing a course....
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Episode 13
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20:01
Episode #12 - Choosing Freedive Fins
Made the decision to buy fins but don't know where to begin? In this episode we go over some the things you need to consider when buying your first pair of freedive fins? Also find out my new recommended fins for beginners.You can buy t...
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Episode 12
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13:06
Episode #11 - Real Life Mermaid Interview
We change things up in this episode as I interview Rachel Novak, the commentator at this year's Vertical Blue freedive competition and also Nevada representative at the Ms Mermaid USA competition. Find out what it's like at a freedive c...
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Episode 11
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50:28
Episode #10 - Freediving Equipment & Costs
This episode is a quick primer on what freediving equipment you'll need for a beginner freedive course, whether to rent or buy and general cost for each piece of equipment. This podcast is brought to you by
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Episode 10
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10:55
Episode #9 - Freedive Course Cost
This episode we go over how much a beginner freedive course costs and what to do if you can't afford a freedive course. This podcast is brought to you by Octopus Freediving
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Episode 9
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6:56
Episode #8 - What does a freediving course look like?
Wondering what taking a freedive course is like? Then this episode is just for you! This podcast is brought to you by Octopus FreedivingResources
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Episode 8
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7:30
Episode #7 - Freedive Course Prerequisites
Ready for a course? We briefly go over the few prerequisites for freedive courses and what to do if the thought of freediving in the open ocean kinda freaks you out. This podcast is brought to you by
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Episode 7
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6:10
Episode #6 - Wim Hof Breathing Method and Freediving
Wim Hof Breathing Method concludes with a breath hold that can last a few minutes or more which naturally gets people wondering, can I do this and freedive? The quick answer is NO and it can be very dangerous to combine the two. Listen ...
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Episode 6
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Episode #5 - Mammalian Dive Reflex
Did you know the adaptive physiological response that allow whales to hold their breath for hours at a time and dive thousands of meters deep is also found in humans! In this episode you'll learn about the Mammalian Dive Reflex and how ...
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Episode 5
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Episode #4 - How to Watch a Freediving Competition
With one of the premier freediving depth competitions around the corner, Vertical Blue, I moved up this episode to coincide with the competition.In this freedive competition primer you will learn about each category of diving, open top,...
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Episode 4
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7:41
Episode #3 - My Octopus Teacher Sucked
Yes, it won an Oscar, but from the perspective of a freedive instructor the main subject in the documentary was clearly an untrained freediver. He had VERY poor technique, that not only risked his OWN life but the millions of people who...
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Episode 3
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Episode #2 - Is Freediving Dangerous?
Is freediving dangerous? There's not a straightforward answer to that question. The biggest risk in freediving is blacking out and learning how to avoid a blackout and being prepared if it happens is an essential foundation of makin...
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Episode 2
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