In this episode of The Dead Foot Diver Podcast, host Curt welcomes a true legend in the diving industry, Mike Fletcher. Together, they discuss a variety of fascinating topics including Mike's early diving career, the rediscovery of the steamship Atlantic, and epic underwater expeditions with Clive Cussler. Mike shares exhilarating stories of deep dives, such as locating the USS Flyer and Carpathia, his adventures filming 'The Sea Hunters,' and working alongside his son Warren. They also touch upon the intriguing legal battles and discoveries associated with historic shipwrecks, and the challenges of diving in treacherous environments. Don't miss this deep dive into the remarkable world of underwater exploration with one of its most renowned figures.

00:00 Introduction to The Dead Foot Diver Podcast

00:51 Reconnecting with Detective Mike Fletcher

02:22 The Rediscovery of the Steam Ship Atlantic

04:15 Legal Battles Over the Atlantic Wreck

09:27 Collaborations with Clive Cussler

20:07 Diving Adventures and Dangerous Dives

26:45 Challenges of Aging and Diving

39:10 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

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In this episode of The Dead Foot Diver Podcast, Curt sits down with renowned treasure hunter Darrell Miklos from Cooper's Treasure. They discuss Darrell's early start in treasure hunting with his father, adventures in finding shipwrecks, the challenges of hunting Nazi U-Boats, and the complexities of obtaining government permits for treasure hunting. The conversation also delves into Darrell's personal experiences and relationships, including the impact of his father's tumultuous behavior and the dynamics of treasure hunting as a career. Darrell shares insights into the state of treasure hunting today, his intriguing finds, and his plans for future projects.

00:00 Introduction to The Dead Foot Diver Podcast

01:13 Darrell Miklos' Early Treasure Hunting Days

04:02 Meeting Gordon Cooper and the Start of a Partnership

05:04 Treasure Hunting Adventures and Family Dynamics

06:10 Challenges and Conflicts in Treasure Hunting

12:02 Discoveries and Personal Reflections

21:04 The Future of Treasure Hunting and Cooper's Treasure

29:47 Debating Government Policies on Shipwreck Preservation

31:43 Challenges and Controversies in Marine Archaeology

35:55 Nazi U-Boat Discovery and Family Tensions

41:49 Diving Adventures and Personal Reflections

53:19 Future Projects and Shifting Media Trends

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In this episode of The Dead Foot Diver Podcast, host Curt is joined by Dr. Simon Mitchell, one of the leading hyperbaric physicians globally. Dr. Mitchell shares his journey from growing up near the sea in Wellington, New Zealand, to becoming a prominent figure in diving medicine. They discuss Dr. Mitchell's transition from marine biology to medicine, his experience with the Navy, and technical and rebreather diving. The episode also covers a variety of topics including a record dive to a shipwreck, the use of hydrogen in deep diving, and the intricacies of hyperbaric medicine. Dr. Mitchell sheds light on diver safety, decompression sickness, and the impact of dive computers and training on the modern diving community.

00:00 Introduction to The Dead Foot Diver Podcast

01:03 Meet Dr. Simon Mitchell: From Diving to Medicine

03:29 Diving Adventures and Technical Diving

05:47 Rebreather Diving and Challenges

07:47 Deep Dives and Historical Shipwrecks

11:08 Hydrogen as a Breathing Gas

21:11 Hyperbaric Medicine and Diving Safety

25:09 Milder Cases of Decompression Sickness

26:19 Unreported Decompression Sickness

26:48 Diving Studies and Findings

27:34 Symptoms and Self-Treatment

36:57 Diving Insurance and Costs

45:08 Nitrox Usage in Diving

46:54 Diving with Medical Conditions

52:33 Concluding Thoughts and Advice

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