Best Aharon Gaming Podcasts (2024)

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Lyndi Leggett - The Scuba Gym, Australia update 1:32:48

3M ago1:32:48

1:32:48

Lyndi Leggett is a passionate scuba diving professional, and founder of The Scuba Gym Australia. A not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing therapeutic scuba diving experiences for individuals with disabilities and challenges, both physical and cognitive. Alongside offering unique underwater therapy, Lyndi has expanded her outreach to inc…

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Mark Evans - Go Diving Show ANZ & Scuba Diver Magazine 2:09:28

4M ago2:09:28

2:09:28

Join me on the podcast as I sit down with Mark Evans, co-founder of Rork Media and Editorial Director of Scuba Diver Magazine. We delve into his fascinating career journey, intertwining scuba diving with journalism, his profound passion for the sport, and his commitment to delivering top-notch information to the global audience. Mark's love affair …

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Tim Morrish - SSI Instructor Certifier 1:34:58

5M ago1:34:58

1:34:58

Tim Morrish is an Instructor Certifier with Scuba Schools International (SSI). Based in Koh Tao, Thailand, Tim runs the professional training arm of Big Blue Diving and is also part of the management team of the dive centre. An extremely thorough individual, Tim is very meticulous when it comes to explaining the complexities of our sport which is a…

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Roni Ben-Aharon - Diving the Philippines with Atlantis Resorts & Liveaboard 1:58:19

1y ago1:58:19

1:58:19

Roni Ben-Aharon If you've ever visited a dive show in the last few years you may have seen this lady representing Atlantis on stands or even on stage providing presentations about the amazing diving on offer in the Philippines. Roni is super vibrant and just as passionate about our sport and what she doesn't know about diving in the Philippines cou…

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Andy Ridley & Becky Evers - Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef 57:05

1+ y ago57:05

57:05

THE END OF TALKING. THE AGE OF DOING. Attention, nature enthusiasts and aspiring conservationists! An incredible opportunity has emerged that allows you to become an integral part of saving one of the world's most precious natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef. Prepare to be amazed as Citizens of The Great Barrier Reef unveil their groundbreaking…

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Simon Mitchell - Explaining Decompression Illness & Hyperbaric treatment 1:59:35

1+ y ago1:59:35

1:59:35

Simon's correct title reads... Professor Simon Mitchell MB ChB, PhD, DipOccMed, DipAdvDHM (ANZCA), FUHM, FANZCA, Department of Anaesthesiology, University of Auckland. This clearly does not fit in the title of this episode however, it goes a LONG way to explaining why Simon is one of the top dogs when it comes to being able to pour a healthy amount…

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Pete Mesley - Lust 4 Rust / Shock and Awe Diving 2:24:43

1+ y ago2:24:43

2:24:43

Today, we are thrilled to have a distinguished guest with us a man whose passion for diving spans over three decades and has led him to become one of the most skilled technical divers and instructors in the southern hemisphere. Google the name of Pete Mesley, and you'll find his namesake website, which contains his passion in life, two of which are…

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Nathalie Lasselin - A deep dive into Film-making and exploration with AquaNath 2:25:28

1+ y ago2:25:28

2:25:28

Ladies and gents, welcome to the Scuba GOAT podcast. Last year at the OzTek dive show in Melbourne, I had the pleasure of meeting Nathalie Lasselin. Our introduction was brief, but it was enough to pique my interest in her inspiring story and make me realize that she needed to be featured on the show. In this episode, join me as I chat with Nath an…

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Vanessa Torres Macho & Talia Greis - Photography & Liquid Lens 1:32:27

1+ y ago1:32:27

1:32:27

Welcome to the latest episode of Scuba GOAT! In this episode, we talk to Vanessa Torres Macho and Talia Greis, the founders of Liquid Lens, a project promoting and encouraging women in underwater photography. Vanessa is a 20+ year dive professional and the owner of Underwater Imaging Australia, while Talia is a scuba and photography enthusiast who …

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Nicholas Remy - The Underwater Club 2:14:33

1+ y ago2:14:33

2:14:33

Are you intrigued by the complexities of underwater photography? Nicolas Remy (multi award-winning underwater photographer and founder of The Underwater Club) joins me in the studio to shed some light on this intricate art. Nicolas and his wife Lena caught my attention initially with their stunning photos and furthermore because they dived on rebre…

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Sean Clements - SDC watches 1:22:58

1+ y ago1:22:58

1:22:58

Are you a fan of scuba diving or luxury watches? Well, Sean Clements certainly is, and a few years ago, he found a way to combine his passions and create a path for the future away from the corporate rat-race. Sean's vision led him to create SDC Watches, a dive watch brand that offers luxurious watches for everyday dive adventures. What sets SDC Wa…

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Don Silcock - Senior Travel Editor meets El Blanco 2:25:58

1+ y ago2:25:58

2:25:58

Don Silcock, esteemed Senior Travel Editor of Scuba Diver magazine and the mastermind behind Indo-Pacific Images, graces the studio for a long-awaited reunion, accompanied by good banter and a few cold ones. Embark on a riveting journey as we delve into Don's extensive travels and an array of captivating topics. From traversing the vibrant landscap…

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Dan Johnson - MV Oceania Liveaboard - Part 2 47:54

1+ y ago47:54

47:54

Dan Johnson is the man in charge of MV Oceania, co-owner, and captain of this beautiful vessel, and joins me to kick off Season 4. MV Oceania is a liveaboard scuba diving vessel that operates out of Walindi Plantation, New Britain, Papua New Guinea. Papua New Guinea, located in the Coral Triangle of the Asia Pacific region, is situated just south o…

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Dan Johnson - MV Oceania Liveaboard - Part 1 1:04:24

1+ y ago1:04:24

1:04:24

Dan Johnson is the man in charge of MV Oceania, co-owner, and captain of this beautiful vessel, and joins me to kick off Season 4. MV Oceania is a liveaboard scuba diving vessel that operates out of Walindi Plantation, New Britain, Papua New Guinea. Papua New Guinea, located in the Coral Triangle of the Asia Pacific region, is situated just south o…

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Jason Fondis - Blue Corner Dive Nusa Penida 1:24:13

1+ y ago1:24:13

1:24:13

Nusa Penida is a stunning island off the east coast of Bali– one look at the dazzling cliffs, hidden coves and secret beaches, and you’ll think you’ve stumbled into a spectacular island paradise. Each time I visit I am blown away by the location, the people, and the diving. This location benefits from several powerful currents that bring nutrient-r…

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Josh Richards - The Engelbrechts east extension, Mount Gambia 1:17:29

1+ y ago1:17:29

1:17:29

Josh Richards may not have decades of caving experience under his belt, however what he does have is a love for Wombats and the desire to act like one at times. Joking aside, Josh's thirst for adventure started whilst diving as a kid with his father, continuing into a military career as a soldier and Royal Marine, a comedian, a science geek, and ev…

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Jolyon Collier - Counting Coral 1:19:10

2y ago1:19:10

1:19:10

Jolyon Collier, the visionary behind Counting Coral, has forged a unique path that intertwines conservation, art, and business acumen. As the founder of this groundbreaking not-for-profit organization, Jolyon is on a mission to bridge the gap between various stakeholders including conservationists, artists, corporations, tourists, and local communi…

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Michael Menduno - The Godfather of Tech Diving Journalism 1:02:33

2y ago1:02:33

1:02:33

Michael Menduno has been diving and reporting on technical diving since 1990 when he founded the AquaCORPS magazine and its sister publication Technical Diver. A reporter, technologist and member of the Board of Directors for the historical diver's society, Michael is the editor-in-chief of Global Underwater Explorers online magazine InDEPTH. He is…

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Lyndi Leggett - The Scuba Gym 1:18:41

2y ago1:18:41

1:18:41

"Not all heroes wear capes." This is so true... they sometimes wear fins too! Lyndi Leggett wears fins, and to many she is an absolute superhero. A few years ago, sick of the corporate world Lyndi was trawling through social media and came across an article about David J Lawrence Sr and his son, Scuba Junior. Following surgery, David Jr was rendere…

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Ep. 78 - Oscars 2022 (Part 2) 1:18:38

2y ago1:18:38

1:18:38

This is the second part of our discussion about films featured at Oscars 2022. We will first go through the rest of the films in Best Picture category and then talk about some of the few other ones worth mentioning. At the very end we reveal our favourite film from the awards ceremony.

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Peter Gash - Lady Elliot Island 1:50:53

2y ago1:50:53

1:50:53

Lady Elliot Island is a destination that epitomises eco-centric tourism. It is a true reflection of the dedication, hard work, focus and drive afforded to her by so many people over the years, past and present, and none more so than the island's current custodian, Peter Gash. I am elated to host Peter on the show and discuss not only his success in…

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Nays Baghai - Running Cloud Productions 51:02

2y ago51:02

51:02

Nays Baghai is a young and impressive director with an exceptionally keen and creative eye. His feature film debut, Descent, won the Best Australian Documentary award at the Oscar-qualifying Sydney Film Festival and has gone on to be available on Amazon Prime ANZ. Having been screened at numerous other film festivals such as, the International Film…

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Ep. 77 - Oscars 2022 (Part 1) 1:12:50

2y ago1:12:50

1:12:50

In this episode we are going to talk about the films that were featured in the Best Picture category of Oscars 2022. We will go through them one by one and give our thoughts. Getting through all of them is way too big discussion for one episode, so this is just the first part.

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Stephen Fordyce - Sump diving and caving 50:24

2y ago50:24

50:24

Stephen Fordyce is sometimes described as a mad professor and I can't help thinking that there is some truth in that. When it comes to listening to his explorations deep beneath the surface of the earth and then beneath the surface of the water therein. Scuba diving is a relatively niche sport, and within it there are many more niche areas and I th…

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Sue Crowe - OzTek Dive Conference & OzDive Expo '22 1:07:13

2y ago1:07:13

1:07:13

OZTek Advanced Diving Conference & OZDive Expo is a major international event that, since its inception in 1999, has done more to highlight the adventure and excitement inherent in diving than any other show. The show continues to play a key role in creating broad awareness of new techniques and technologies which transform and push back the bounda…

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Fair Game 2.0 1:04

2y ago1:04

1:04

If you thought that Scientology could fair game the Fair Game podcast, you were mistaken. We’re back; and we’re coming back stronger than ever. There will be new episodes twice a week starting at the end of August – make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss them. It feels good to be back. For more on this and all other topics covered on the show, he…

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Gareth Lock & Mike Mason - Human factors in diving 1:20:05

2y ago1:20:05

1:20:05

Gareth Lock and Mike Mason return to the Scuba GOAT podcast to discuss the latest in human factors in diving. Gareth invited me to complete the "Essentials of Human Factors in Diving" remote training package, followed by a 2-day face-to-face course at Dive Centre Bondi. This course explores Human Factors' significance in the dive industry and its r…

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Leonardo Guida - Australian Marine Conservation Society 1:24:36

2y ago1:24:36

1:24:36

Dr Leonardo Guida, shark scientist and shark conservation lead at the Australian Marine Conservation Society joins us in this episode to talk through a variety of topics ranging from personal experiences swimming and diving with our apex predators to the conservation efforts currently in place throughout Australia and across the globe. Leo is activ…

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Jayne Jenkins - Surface Interval 1:17:16

2y ago1:17:16

1:17:16

Comedy alert! We managed to coax Don Silcock back into the studio by waving a beer under his nose and as a bonus for the show his dive buddy of 20 years came along too... The sensible text and a REAL intro to Jayne Jenkins Jayne learnt to dive in the chilly waters along the rugged Welsh coastline before moving to Australia in 1973. She is actively …

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Martin Connolly - Scuba IQ - S03 E05 1:18:04

2+ y ago1:18:04

1:18:04

Scuba IQ operates from Port Douglas, (north of Cairns) Queensland, Australia. Clearly, Port Douglas is a perfect destination to get out and explore the Great Barrier Reef and that's exactly what Scuba IQ do. Originally from New Zealand, Martin Connolly spent a few years in the navy and then saw the light, jumped into a wetsuit and spent the next 20…

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Steve Crosby - Wading through the pandemic years - S03 E04 1:03:28

2+ y ago1:03:28

1:03:28

Steve Crosby walks us through his journey to become a dive pro and what it has taken to stay connected to the dive industry particularly during the pandemic years. Many people have asked me how to get into and become successful in the dive industry. Hard work and determination... Be like Steve. He is a shining example of how to progress and focus o…

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Jennifer Matthews - Future Reefs Research, UTS 1:11:11

2+ y ago1:11:11

1:11:11

Dr Jen Matthews has pioneered the application of metabolomics to unravel the metabolic interactions underpinning coral health and resilience to environmental change. Increasing environmental pressures, such as increased sea temperatures, are causing the catastrophic loss of coral cover around the globe, including the largest coral reef ecosystem in…

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Kate Parker - Daughters of the Deep - S03 E02 1:09:06

2+ y ago1:09:06

1:09:06

Kate Parker is a full-time paediatric Speech Pathologist but in her spare time has been a volunteer with Sea Shepherd since 2015, originally taking on a role as an onshore volunteer helping to raise funds through selling merchandise at events and sharing the work of the organisation through outreach and education. She then progressed to offshore cr…

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Ep. 76 - Jason Bourne franchise 1:08:31

2+ y ago1:08:31

1:08:31

I had never had that much interest in the Bourne movies, so when I got inspiration to check out some movie franchises I was positively surprised and felt stupid to have never seen them before. My mother has enjoyed them already before so this gave us a chance to talk about them. So we will go through every Bourne movie starting with The Bourne Iden…

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Episode 80: Tony Ortega Inside the Scientology Bubble 58:09

2+ y ago58:09

58:09

We welcome our old friend Tony Ortega back to the Fair Game podcast to talk about the current state of scientology, their ongoing financial crimes and the devastation COVID 19 has wrought on their information control. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comBy Leah Remini & Mike Rinder

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Episode 79: Roberta Blevins MLM Whistleblower 1:16:01

2+ y ago1:16:01

1:16:01

We spoke with Roberta Blevins, a former member of a Multi-Level-Marketing (MLM) scam known as LuLaRoe. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comBy Leah Remini & Mike Rinder

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Episode 78: Dylan Gill and Church of Spiritual Technology 1:11:41

2+ y ago1:11:41

1:11:41

We talk to former executive of Church of Spiritual Technology (CST) about the organization established to preserve Hubbard's words in the event of a nuclear holocaust for all future civilizations, what the symbols etched into the ground mean, the various homes built for Hubbard after his death that are maintained to this day, and much more. Learn m…

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Episode 77: Jefferson Hawkins 54:17

2+ y ago54:17

54:17

Leah and Mike are joined by Jeff Hawkins, an extremely talented, thoughtful and articulate former Sea Org member to recount his experiences with David Miscavige, his role in making Dianetics a bestseller again the 80's and his journey into and out of scientology. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com…

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Mike Mason - The Human Diver, Australia - S03 E01 46:25

2+ y ago46:25

46:25

With over 20 years as a fighter pilot under his belt, Mike Mason currently teaches pilots of the Australian Air Force how to hone their skills and use the aircraft they are flying as a weapons platform. Human Factors is used on a daily basis to achieve the goals these men strive for, so its fair to say that Human Factors is pretty much second natur…

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Episode 76: Professor Aharon Friedman 1:07:30

2+ y ago1:07:30

1:07:30

Former scientologist Aharon Friedman is a professor of Physics and Electrical Engineering and serves on the Board of the Israeli Center for Cults’ Victims. Unlike L. Ron Hubbard, he really IS a nuclear physicist. We talk about his experiences in scientology, what drove him to escape and his work helping victims of cults today. Learn more about your…

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Episode 75: Marc Headley on Scientology and the Internet 1:02:32

2+ y ago1:02:32

1:02:32

We welcome back our old friend Marc Headley to talk about Scientology and the internet, including covering the bonkers domain names scientology has registered, and how they have unsuccessfully attempted to control access to information on the World Wide Web. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com…

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Episode 74: Julian Wain on WISE 1:00:59

2+ y ago1:00:59

1:00:59

We speak to our old friend and Leah family member Julian Wain about his experiences with WISE (World Institute of Scientology Enterprises) companies and how they implement high pressure sales techniques into dental and chiropractic offices, and are recruitment agencies for scientology. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastne…

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Ep. 75 - Another Round, In Treatment, Star Wars, Ocean's trilogy, The Hand of God 1:11:08

2+ y ago1:11:08

1:11:08

We open up our episode with deeper discussion of Thomas Vinteberg's Another Round (2020). After this we indulge ourselves with several topics, including the interesting production behind the series In Treatment, my mother's experience with the first Star Wars (1977), my own experience with Sodebergh's Ocean's movies. At the end my mother gives a co…

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Episode 73: Operation Clambake Founder Andreas Heldal-Lund 1:07:41

2+ y ago1:07:41

1:07:41

This week we have a treat -- we talk with the creator of Operation Clambake, and one of the earliest non-scientologists to go head-to-head with scientology in the fledgling days of the internet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comBy Leah Remini & Mike Rinder

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Ep. 74 - Promising Young Woman, Many Saints of Newark, Squid Game, Gaspar Noé 55:42

2+ y ago55:42

55:42

In this casual discussion we are going to go over several topics from our recent viewings. We start off with Emerald Fennell's award winning comedy thriller Promising Young Woman (2020). After that my mother gives her review of the "Soprano story" The Many Saints of Newark (2021) and I mention something about Netflix's hit series Squid Game that I …

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Episode 72: Stefani Hutchison Exposing the Lies 1:11:59

2+ y ago1:11:59

1:11:59

We bring back one of our favorites this week, the wonderful Stefani Hutchison. Stefani was never a scientologist, but has taken up the cudgel of exposing the lies of scientology on her excellent blog: Confront and Shatter. In this episode, we cover some of the sleuth work Stefani has done, investigating the claims made by scientology and their fron…

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Episode 71: Listener Questions #10 1:04:06

2+ y ago1:04:06

1:04:06

Leah and Mike start 2022 with one of our favorites -- more Listener Questions. We cover a wide scope of topics, from Fair Game campaign tactics to preserving Hubbard's "legacy" on stainless steel plates in titanium capsules in nuclear-bomb-proof vaults and the embarrassing "We Stand Tall" song video... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww…

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Ryan Duchatel - Total Immersion Diving & JJ CCR's - S02 E17 1:11:19

2+ y ago1:11:19

1:11:19

What a great way to round out Season 2 of the show - Expanding on our look at the Technical side of recreational diving, I'm joined by Ryan Duchatel, JJ CCR Trimix Instructor, cave diver and co-owner of Total Immersion Diving based in Newcastle , Australia. I've found many recreational divers are curious about the tech divers out there and the comp…

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Episode 70: Claire Headley Knowledge Reports 1:03:54

2+ y ago1:03:54

1:03:54

Leah and Mike continue their discussion from last week about Committees of Evidence with Claire Headley, covering the snitch culture of scientology and the subject of Knowledge Reports -- one of the most important control mechanisms within the scientology world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com…

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Episode 69: Claire Headley on Committees of Evidence 1:19:12

2+ y ago1:19:12

1:19:12

Leah and Mike talk to their old friend and Aftermath OG Claire Headley again this week, this time to discuss Committees of Evidence. What are they exactly, our personal experiences convening, participating and being victims of them, and how they differ from arbitration. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com…

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