Podcast

The podcast features open and casual conversations with friends, fellow divers, ex-military professionals, business personalities and individuals from all walks of life. From stories of resilience and exploration to candid chats.

Latest Episodes

Ep 1: David Strike - A Dive into an Extraordinary Journey

Legendary diver David Strike joins Shaff to talk tekkie tales, misadventures, and the future of diving. - a true pioneer in the world of diving.

EP 2: Simon Enderby - Cinematographer and Creative Media Director

Shaff talks with award-winning cinematographer and creative media director Simon Enderby to explore his incredible journey

EP 3: Nick Derutter - PADI Platinum Course Director | Founder of DiveSAGA

Shaff is joined by Nick Derutter—PADI Platinum Course Director, award-winning underwater filmmaker, and founder of Dive Saga.

Ep 4: Wrecks, Caves and Wartime Relics: Uncovering Sri Lanka’s Sunken History

Shaff sits down with Sri Lankan underwater explorer, cave diver, and author Dharshana Jayawardena to trace the extraordinary journey

Ep 5: Phil Short - Cave Diving and Marine Archeology

legendary cave diver and underwater explorer Phil Short joins Shaff for a deep and wide-ranging conversation about a life shaped by exploration

Ep 6: Shin Arunrugstichai - Saving Sharks, Shooting Protests, and Telling Stories That Matter

Shaff speaks with Shin Arunrugstichai, a Thai conservation photojournalist. Shin shares his remarkable journey from a childhood fascination

EP 7: Anand Chandrasekaran - Dive Education, Instructor Development and Avelo Systems

Shaff speaks with Anand Chandra Sekaran, PADI Course Director and founder of AntiGravity Divers, a respected dive centre located in Malaysia’s

EP 8: Robin Philippo - Rebuilding Reefs, Marine Conservation, and Life on Pom Pom Island

we delve into the inspiring journey of Robin Philippo, Director of the Tropical Research and Conservation Centre (TRACC) on Pom Pom Island, Malaysia.

EP 9: Sanne Volja - Overcoming Fear, Cave Diving and Empowering Female Divers

Shaff speaks to a female cave diver from Belgium. Sanne shares how she overcame her childhood fear of the ocean and marine life, describing the moment

EP 10: Dr. Anne-Marie Kitchen-Wheeler - Freediving, Manta Rays & Marine Science

Shaff speaks with Dr. Anne-Marie Kitchen-Wheeler, a British freediver, technical diver, and manta ray researcher.

EP 11: Khaled al-hamadi - telecom ,freediving & visionary leadership

Shaff speaks with Khalid Hassan Al-Hamadi, CEO of Ooredoo Maldives, to explore how his love for the ocean connects with leading innovations in the Maldives.

EP 12: Laura mazza - ice diver, meme queen & fourth element ambassador

Shaff dives into the world of Laura Mazza, a Swiss technical diver, content creator, and Fourth Element ambassador. Laura shares about the viral burger meme from Shaff's 50-hour dive.

EP 13: Jean-Claude Monachon - Steering Diving's Future with SSI

Shaff dives into a conversation with Jean-Claude Monachon (JC), a seasoned dive industry leader whose journey began in the Maldives and later led to senior roles at PADI and SSI. .

EP 14: Edd Stockdale - Ice Diving, Education & Underwater Science

Shaff sits down with scientific diving educator Edd Stockdale, who trains divers for Arctic conditions, develops specialist courses, and supports major research expeditions.

EP 15: Yamina Enedhal - Freediving, Music and Mental Strength

Shaff sits down with freediving world record holder and mental coach Yamina Enedahl. She talks about her first impressions of the Maldives, her path into freediving, her world record dive, and how mindset and goal-setting shape her work and life.

EP 16: Cristina Zenato & Kewin Lorenzen - Sharks, Caves and the fight for Ocean Conservation

Shaff speaks with Cristina Zenato, known as “The Mother of Sharks" and her partner, underwater photographer and cave explorer Kevin Lorenzen. From their home in the Bahamas, they share their journeys into diving and how a shared love for sharks and the ocean brought them together.

EP 17: Michael Menduno - dive journalism, tech diving & Dive conferences

Shaff talks with Michael Menduno, the journalist who coined ‘technical diving.’ He shares how his journey shaped modern tech diving, rebreathers, and safety and gives his vision for the future of dive technology.

EP 18: Richie kohler - Shipwreck explorer, diving legend & ocean storyteller

Shaff talks with legendary wreck diver Richie Kohler about his lifelong passion for the ocean, the influence of his father, and how every dive can transform the familiar into something new. He also shares his obsession with the Andrea Doria and reflects on how rebreather technology has reshaped modern exploration.

EP 19 McKenzie Margerethe - Inspiring Ocean conservation through social media

Shaff speaks with McKenzie Margereth , known online as Mckensea , about how one moment at university sparked her lifelong passion for marine conservation. From researcher to storyteller, she shares her journey, views on shark communication, and the power of social media to connect people with the ocean.

EP 21: Hussain 'Sendi' Rasheed - Diving Into History, Sendi's Ocean Legacy

In this episode, Shaff reconnects with his longtime friend and mentor, Hussain “Sendi” Rasheed — a pioneer whose journey from coral-collecting island boy to national diving icon has shaped the Maldives' ocean legacy. From childhood adventures to leading dive education, safety, and conservation, he shares stories that capture a lifetime dedicated to the sea and those who follow it.

EP 22: Adam wood - Redefining technical diving

In this episode, Adam Wood shares his journey from diving in Dahab to becoming one of the UK's top technical diving educators. He talks about moving from the corporate world into running a dive center, designing SSI courses, and evolving his teaching approach. We also dive into modern training methods, gaps in global standards, CCR diving, and building confidence for wreck and cave exploration.

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