The Great Dive Podcast
The Great Dive Podcast, hosted by James Mott and Brandon Schwartz, is a conversational show about scuba diving, with stories, opinions and training talk from two scuba instructors. It has 481 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 53 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a suggested rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll.
Reach a dedicated scuba diving audience across nearly a decade of weekly episodes
- 481 episodes released weekly since 2017 give a long, steady run for a sponsor.
- Apple Podcasts average rating of 4.7 from 268 ratings signals an engaged listener base.
- Hosts are working scuba instructors, so recommendations carry credibility with divers.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, anecdote sharing, commentary
- Tone
- conversational, opinionated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Home recording
- Typical length
- 40 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website links to a donations page and a store, which are not sponsor or affiliate arrangements.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries the explicit flag set to 1 (explicit), so it is not family friendly, though titles show no graphic content such as 'Cayman Cowboys Revisited' and 'Stop Whining or I'll Give You Something To Whine About!'.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.thegreatdivepodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1224724509 |
| RSS feed | feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:2998… |
Benchmark score: 85 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Great Dive Podcast - Episode 481- Terry Irvine Jeff Lindsay | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 34 min |
| Episode 480 - The Problems With DIR | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 12 min |
| The Great Dive Podcast - Episode 479 - DIR vs OLD | 2026-10-02 | 56 min |
| Episode 478 - The Genesis of The DIR Diver | 2026-09-25 | 1 h 8 min |
| Episode 477 - Of Pirates and Scuba Diving | 2026-09-18 | 53 min |
| The Great Dive Podcast - Episode 476 - Here We Go Again | 2026-09-11 | 57 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Grab your logbooks and gather around as James and Brando chat about your favorite subject and theirs, scuba diving. Each episode, these guys will share with each other an interesting and relevant story, tale, adventure or experience from under, in or on the water. It’s just like hanging out with a couple of cool buddies at the dive shop, on the dock or at the pub. Listen, learn and have fun with…
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About The Great Dive Podcast
The Great Dive Podcast is a scuba diving show hosted by James Mott and Brandon Schwartz, two scuba instructors, according to the show's website. Each episode features the two hosts trading stories, tales and experiences from in, under and on the water, covering topics such as dive training, technical and cave diving, and diving culture. The feed lists 481 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 53 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 268 ratings with an average of 4.7 out of 5, which the feed data indicates is a strong score. Listener figures are not published; based on these signals, the show is estimated to reach 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely made up mostly of recreational and technical divers in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
No sponsors are visible in the feed, the description or the website. Brands with an interest in scuba equipment or dive travel could sponsor a host-read mid-roll, which at the estimated audience would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Sources: RSS feed, Apple Podcasts, thegreatdivepodcast.com.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Great Dive Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Great Dive Podcast
How much does The Great Dive Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. The show has no published rate card, so the final price depends on the terms agreed with the hosts.
What is The Great Dive Podcast about?
The Great Dive Podcast is a conversational scuba diving show hosted by James Mott and Brandon Schwartz. They share stories and opinions about diving, training, and diving culture, with a new episode released roughly every week.
How do I contact The Great Dive Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
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