What IS Technical Diving in 2026?

In this episode of Pod Diver TV, Joe Cocozza sits down with Luis of IANTD to tackle one of the biggest questions in modern scuba: what actually counts as technical diving today? From the early days of IAND and nitrox training to modern trimix, cave diving, decompression diving, and closed circuit rebreathers, this conversation breaks down how the definition of "tech diving" has evolved — and why different agencies, instructors, and divers still see it differently. We get into: • the IANTD view of technical diving vs. "Tech Lite" • whether cave and overhead environments are always technical • why depth alone does not tell the full story • recreational trimix and progressive diver development • the controversy around recreational CCR / rebreather training • bailout philosophy, checklists, and risk management • helium costs, narcosis, and why more divers are looking at rebreathers • where technical diving may be heading next Pod Diver TV in a conversation amongst divers who are passionate about diving. If you are interested in technical scuba, cave diving, rebreathers, decompression procedures, Rrimix, or the future of diver training, this episode is for you. Please like,

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What IS Technical Diving in 2026? is an episode from POD DIVER RADIO: The Scuba-cast by Joseph Cocozza.

This episode is 24:25 long.

This episode was published on May 3, 2026.

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