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We are 2 Scuba Professional Nerds who like to talk and discuss all things Scuba Diving. Originally from South East Asia, we often explore places with the region which includes Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Do come listen to us as we share our diving adventures and discuss matters within the scuba diving community.

  1. 06/22/2025

    From Open Water to Aiming to be An Instructor? A chat with Lukman Hakim Part 2

    Taking the first step into scuba diving can be daunting and exciting at the same time. Whether is breathing underwater for the first time and having to learn to nagivate coral reefs, every divers out there exploring the world have to go through the Open Water Course. We sit down to chat with Lukman Hakim, a fresh out of the boat PADI Certified Open Water Diver to ask him about his initial thoughts and experience during the course. What made him decide to take up the challenge and his feelings being a certified diver.Thank you so much for dropping by and feel free to comment and give feedback for us to do even better in upcoming episodes. Timecodes 0:00 - Previous Episode 1:22 - Open Water Skills 6:27 - Common Challenges 11:03 - Course Expectations 13:40 - Aiming to be Instructor 20:38 - Being Inspired 27:34 - Advice for Divers 33:08 - Cave Diving? 35:24 - Message from Luk Guest : Lukman Hakim : https://www.instagram.com/jaroughm/ -------------------------------------------------------------------Host :Adam Chooi : https://www.instagram.com/adamchooi/ Diki Zulkanaim : https://www.instagram.com/dikizms/ -------------------------------------------------------------------

    40 min

  2. 06/08/2025

    Taking Your Open Water Course! A chat with Lukman Hakim Part 1

    Taking the first step into scuba diving can be daunting and exciting at the same time. Whether is breathing underwater for the first time and having to learn to nagivate coral reefs, every divers out there exploring the world have to go through the Open Water Course. We sit down to chat with Lukman Hakim, a fresh out of the boat PADI Certified Open Water Diver to ask him about his initial thoughts and experience during the course. What made him decide to take up the challenge and his feelings being a certified diver.Thank you so much for dropping by and feel free to comment and give feedback for us to do even better in upcoming episodes. Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:19 - Guest's Intro 10:07 - PADI Open Water Course 18:11 - Entry Requirements 24:55 - Diver's Qualifications 31:18 - Confidence & Competency 39:04 - Course Syllabus 45:18 - Preview Next Episode Guest : Lukman Hakim : https://www.instagram.com/jaroughm/ -------------------------------------------------------------------Host :Adam Chooi : https://www.instagram.com/adamchooi/ Diki Zulkanaim : https://www.instagram.com/dikizms/ -------------------------------------------------------------------

    46 min

  3. 05/11/2025

    What's like to be a Volunteer at a dive center? A chat with Vanessa Bok Part 2

    A volunteer program with unlimited dives is uncommon within the scuba diving community. What is exactly the catch here? Well, you get to save the beautiful coral reefs and enjoy tranqual island paradise without having to take any courses. Training is also provided with equipment. Too good to be true? We sit down with scuba diver volunteer Vanessa Bok to discuss about her time and responsibilities at the dive center. How she got accepted into the program and what are the daily tasks she have during her time at the island. Having to travel the world and doing meaningful works are the best ways to have a fulfilling adventure of a lifetime. Thank you so much for dropping by and feel free to comment and give feedback for us to do even better in upcoming episodes. Timecodes 0:00 Previous Episode 1:12 Volunteer Responsibility 6:03 Being a Better Diver 15:12 Start Wreck Diving 22:25 Knowledge Sharing Guest : Vanessa Bok : https://www.instagram.com/vanessabok_/ -------------------------------------------------------------------Host :Adam Chooi : https://www.instagram.com/adamchooi/ Diki Zulkanaim : https://www.instagram.com/dikizms/ -------------------------------------------------------------------

    27 min

  4. 04/27/2025

    Unlimited Scuba Diving Volunteer Program? A Chat with Vanessa Bok Part 1

    A volunteer program with unlimited dives is uncommon within the scuba diving community. What is exactly the catch here? Well, you get to save the beautiful coral reefs and enjoy tranqual island paradise without having to take any courses. Training is also provided with equipment. Too good to be true? We sit down with scuba diver volunteer Vanessa Bok to discuss about her time and responsibilities at the dive center. How she got accepted into the program and what are the daily tasks she have during her time at the island. Having to travel the world and doing meaningful works are the best ways to have a fulfilling adventure of a lifetime.Thank you so much for dropping by and feel free to comment and give feedback for us to do even better in upcoming episodes. Timecodes 0:00 Intro 1:30 Guest's Intro 5:32 Sabbatical Leave 8:33 Travel Journey 15:54 Tioman Malaysia 19:48 Volunteer Program 22:31 Crown of Thorns 29:33 Program's Thoughts 34:20 Preview Next Episode Guest : Vanessa Bok : https://www.instagram.com/vanessabok_/ -------------------------------------------------------------------Host : Adam Chooi : https://www.instagram.com/adamchooi/Diki Zulkanaim : https://www.instagram.com/dikizms/ -------------------------------------------------------------------

    35 min

  5. 03/30/2025

    Wreck or Cave Tech Diving? A Chat with Sean Heng Part 2

    The Definitions of Technical Diving are becoming more and more a debate in recent years. As there are more divers getting into the discipline, it has become more accessible than before. A popular question nowadays always start with prepareness of recreational divers trying to deep their feet into the world of redundancies.On this episode, we sit down with one of our subscribers to talk about the requirements to begin his technical dive journey. From mentality, skills and resourses, we get into details on what it takes to consider technical diving as a means to dive and explore the underwater world.Thank you so much for dropping by and feel free to comment and give feedback for us to do even better in upcoming episodes. Timecodes 0:00 Previous Episode 1:09 Finding Tech Communities10:56 - Tech Centers 13:56 Tech Courses 16:59 Wreck vs Cave 22:57 Cost of Tech Trips 25:16 Mine Diving 28:10 Message from Sean Guest : Sean Heng : https://www.instagram.com/seann.heng/ -------------------------------------------------------------------Host : Adam Chooi : https://www.instagram.com/adamchooi/ Diki Zulkanaim : https://www.instagram.com/dikizms/ -------------------------------------------------------------------

    31 min

  6. 03/16/2025

    Are You Ready For Technical Diving? A Chat with Sean Heng Part 1

    The Definitions of Technical Diving are becoming more and more a debate in recent years. As there are more divers getting into the discipline, it has become more accessible than before. A popular question nowadays always start with prepareness of recreational divers trying to deep their feet into the world of redundancies.On this episode, we sit down with one of our subscribers to talk about the requirements to begin his technical dive journey. From mentality, skills and resourses, we get into details on what it takes to consider technical diving as a means to dive and explore the underwater world.Thank you so much for dropping by and feel free to comment and give feedback for us to do even better in upcoming episodes. Timecodes 0:00 Intro 1:26 Guest's Intro 10:22 Mindset of Tec Diver16:58 Tec Courses 19:45 Water Skills 28:00 Why Tech Diving? 32:36 Cost of Tech Gears 44:40 Cost of Tech Courses 52:18 Preview Next Episode Guest : Sean Heng : https://www.instagram.com/seann.heng/ -------------------------------------------------------------------Host :Adam Chooi : https://www.instagram.com/adamchooi/ Diki Zulkanaim : https://www.instagram.com/dikizms/ -------------------------------------------------------------------

    53 min

  7. 02/23/2025

    How underwater movies are made? A Chat with Ferdy Nadzir Part 2

    As the saying goes, love what you do and you will never have to work a single day in your life. Most of us might not have thought to make one of our hobbies into a career. It can be daunting and at the same time challenging to quit your day job and persue a life passion.In the case of Ferdy Nadzir, not only does it make sense but it has become a necessity to provide for the family in times of needs. We discuss about his transition from being in the filming industry to chasing a dream of becoming a scuba instructor.Thank you so much for dropping by and feel free to comment and give feedback for us to do even better in upcoming episodes. Timecodes 0:00 Previous Episode 1:12 How it started? 4:07 Learning From Hollywood 8:18 Being on Set 14:32 Filming Vs Scuba Diving 18:36 Changing Profession 22:51 Job Satisfaction 25:17 Message to You Guest : Ferdy Nadzir : https://www.instagram.com/ferdausnadzir/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Host :Adam Chooi : https://www.instagram.com/adamchooi/ Diki Zulkanaim : https://www.instagram.com/dikizms/ -------------------------------------------------------------------

    28 min

  8. 02/09/2025

    Considering a Career Change to Scuba? A Chat with Ferdy Nadzir Part 1

    As the saying goes, love what you do and you will never have to work a single day in your life. Most of us might not have thought to make one of our hobbies into a career. It can be daunting and at the same time challenging to quit your day job and persue a life passion.In the case of Ferdy Nadzir, not only does it make sense but it has become a necessity to provide for the family in times of needs. We discuss about his transition from being in the filming industry to chasing a dream of becoming a scuba instructor.Thank you so much for dropping by and feel free to comment and give feedback for us to do even better in upcoming episodes. Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:26 - Guest's Intro 10:22 - Mindset of Tec Diver16:58 - Tec Courses 19:45 - Water Skills 28:00 - Why Tech Diving? 32:36 - Cost of Tech Gears 44:40 - Cost of Tech Courses 52:18 - Preview Next Episode Guest : Ferdy Nadzir : https://www.instagram.com/ferdausnadzir/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Host :Adam Chooi : https://www.instagram.com/adamchooi/ Diki Zulkanaim : https://www.instagram.com/dikizms/ -------------------------------------------------------------------

    52 min
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We are 2 Scuba Professional Nerds who like to talk and discuss all things Scuba Diving. Originally from South East Asia, we often explore places with the region which includes Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Do come listen to us as we share our diving adventures and discuss matters within the scuba diving community.

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  • Creator
    Adam and Diki
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Adam and Diki
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