<![CDATA[The Scuba Shop Show]]>Mark B. is a seasoned scuba instructor and the charismatic host of The Scuba Shop Show, a welcoming and down-to-earth program created for divers of all levels. With years of experience beneath the surface and behind the counter, Mark brings the easygoing, knowledgeable vibe of a neighborhood dive shop straight to the audience. The show covers a wide range of scuba topics—from gear reviews and travel destinations to training tips, safety insights, and stories from the diving community—making viewers feel like they’ve pulled up a chair in their favorite local shop to talk diving with friends. Friendly, informative, and full of real-world experience, The Scuba Shop Show captures the camaraderie and passion that make the scuba community so special.

]]>thriftdivemarket.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:37:26 GMTFri, 22 May 2026 05:52:14 GMT60Mark Baril<p>Mark B. is a seasoned scuba instructor and the charismatic host of <i>The Scuba Shop Show</i>, a welcoming and down-to-earth program created for divers of all levels. With years of experience beneath the surface and behind the counter, Mark brings the easygoing, knowledgeable vibe of a neighborhood dive shop straight to the audience. The show covers a wide range of scuba topics—from gear reviews and travel destinations to training tips, safety insights, and stories from the diving community—making viewers feel like they’ve pulled up a chair in their favorite local shop to talk diving with friends. Friendly, informative, and full of real-world experience, <i>The Scuba Shop Show</i> captures the camaraderie and passion that make the scuba community so special.</p>episodicMark Barilsalub2000@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Shore Diving: The Basics - Why it Rocks.]]>In this episode of The Scuba Shop Show, host Mark B. welcomes his wife, Tawny, to discuss one of their favorite New England shore dive sites: Old Garden Beach in Rockport, Massachusetts (Cape Ann).

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They highlight why Old Garden Beach is a top shore diving destination, especially for lobster diving. The site is known for abundant marine life including lobsters, flounder, crabs, pollock, sculpin, sand dollars, and even occasional puffer fish. Tawny explains that the entry is relatively easy, thanks to a boardwalk leading to a sandy shoreline, though there are some rocks to navigate—especially at low tide. Visibility is often good, and swimming out before descending is recommended to reach deeper rocky areas and kelp beds where marine life is more concentrated.

The conversation also covers:

  • Depth variations depending on direction (deeper toward the north, shallower toward the “green can”).
  • Lobstering essentials: a mesh catch bag, lobster gauge for legal sizing, gloves, and proper dive gear.
  • The importance of following Massachusetts lobster regulations.
  • Typical recreational dive gear is sufficient—no specialized equipment required.

Beyond diving, Old Garden Beach is praised for being family-friendly. It offers free access, a beach area for non-divers, nearby facilities, and close proximity to Bearskin Neck for dining and shopping—making it a great full-day destination.

The episode wraps with a lighthearted discussion about favorite lobster recipes (classic boiled lobster with butter and lobster rolls) and a bit about Tawny’s diving background.

Overall, the episode provides a practical and personal overview of Old Garden Beach as an accessible, rewarding shore dive spot in Massachusetts.

]]>37c5020e-87ef-4ec1-83e4-921c6190a9e3Fri, 22 May 2026 06:47:40 GMT<p>In this episode of <b>The Scuba Shop Show</b>, host Mark B. welcomes his wife, Tawny, to discuss one of their favorite New England shore dive sites: <b>Old Garden Beach in Rockport, Massachusetts (Cape Ann)</b>.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="thriftdivemarket.com" target="_blank">Shop Thrift Dive market!</a></p><p></p><p>They highlight why Old Garden Beach is a top shore diving destination, especially for <b>lobster diving</b>. The site is known for abundant marine life including lobsters, flounder, crabs, pollock, sculpin, sand dollars, and even occasional puffer fish. Tawny explains that the entry is relatively easy, thanks to a boardwalk leading to a sandy shoreline, though there are some rocks to navigate—especially at low tide. Visibility is often good, and swimming out before descending is recommended to reach deeper rocky areas and kelp beds where marine life is more concentrated.</p><p>The conversation also covers:</p><ul><li>Depth variations depending on direction (deeper toward the north, shallower toward the “green can”).</li><li>Lobstering essentials: a mesh catch bag, lobster gauge for legal sizing, gloves, and proper dive gear.</li><li>The importance of following Massachusetts lobster regulations.</li><li>Typical recreational dive gear is sufficient—no specialized equipment required.</li></ul><p>Beyond diving, Old Garden Beach is praised for being family-friendly. It offers free access, a beach area for non-divers, nearby facilities, and close proximity to Bearskin Neck for dining and shopping—making it a great full-day destination.</p><p>The episode wraps with a lighthearted discussion about favorite lobster recipes (classic boiled lobster with butter and lobster rolls) and a bit about Tawny’s diving background.</p><p>Overall, the episode provides a practical and personal overview of Old Garden Beach as an accessible, rewarding shore dive spot in Massachusetts.</p>no00:12:5911Shore Diving: The Basics - Why it Rocks.full