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The Deep-Sea Podcast

The Deep-Sea Podcast

By: Thomas Linley
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A couple of deep-sea scientists talk everything deep sea! Interesting facts, recent news, myth-busting and interviews with the most interesting people we know.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Biological Sciences Earth Sciences Science
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  • PRESSURISED: Deco 05 - Endeavor: Deep-Sea

    PRESSURISED: Deco 05 - Endeavor: Deep-Sea
    Jul 31 2026
    Episode Summary

    In this episode Thom gets his game on with the creative team behind the Deep-Sea inspired and supportive board game Endeavor: Deep-Sea. Join us for this behind-the-scenes chat with the developers of some deeply authentic and enjoyable deep-sea-inspired board games.

    Check out our lovely new website where you can find more detailed notes, images and links to the wider reading.

    In this episode…

    Welcome back to the Deep-Sea Podcast, your punk take on all things deep sea!

    In our fifth instalment of the Deco Stop series, Thom gets his game on with Jarratt and Carl, the creative duo behind Endeavor: Deep-Sea, an award-winning deep-sea inspired board game that uses real-life research and events to craft a deeply authentic gameplay akin to real deep-sea research team experiences.

    Support the show

    The podcast is self-sustaining (just) thanks to our lovely listeners. Thom and Alan take no money for the show. All money is put back into running it. Here’s a link to our page on how to support us, from the free options to becoming a patron of the show. Check out our podcast merch here!

    Feel free to get in touch with us with questions or your own tales from the high seas on:

    podcast@deepseapod.com

    We’d love to actually play your voice, so feel free to record a short audio note on our brand new answerphone!

    https://www.speakpipe.com/deepseapodvoicemail

    Thanks again for tuning in; we’ll deep-see you next time!

    Find out more Social media

    BlueSky: @deepseapod.com

    https://bsky.app/profile/deepseapod.com

    Twitter: @DeepSeaPod

    https://twitter.com/DeepSeaPod

    Instagram: @deepsea_podcast

    https://www.instagram.com/deepsea_podcast/

    Keep up with the team on social media Twitter:

    Alan - @Hadalbloke

    https://twitter.com/Hadalbloke

    Thom - @ThomLinley

    https://twitter.com/ThomLinley

    Instagram:

    Thom - @thom.linley

    https://www.instagram.com/thom.linley/

    Inkfish - @inkfishexpeditions

    https://www.instagram.com/inkfishexpeditions/

    BlueSky:

    Thom @thomaslinley.com

    https://bsky.app/profile/thomaslinley.com

    Alan @hadalbloke

    https://bsky.app/profile/hadalbloke.bsky.social

    Reference list Interview Links Endeavor Deep-Sea

    Endeavor: Deep Sea, Standard Edition $59USD | Burnt Island Games

    Endeavor Deep Sea: Uncharted Waters by Burnt Island Games — Kickstarter

    Wellycon

    Discoveries from the deep – the Bounty Trough expedition | Te Papa’s Blog

    Credits

    Theme: Going Home by Harvey Jones
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    18 mins
  • PRESSURISED: Deco 05 - Finspan with Michael O'Connell

    PRESSURISED: Deco 05 - Finspan with Michael O'Connell
    Jul 25 2026
    Episode Summary

    In this episode Thom gets his game on with the creative team behind two incredible Deep-Sea inspired board game: Finspan

    Check out our lovely new website where you can find more detailed notes, images and links to the wider reading.

    In this episode…

    Welcome back to the Deep-Sea Podcast, your punk take on all things deep sea!

    In our fifth instalment of the Deco Stop series, Thom gets his game on with the creative team behind two incredible Deep-Sea-inspired and supportive board games. We hear from Michael O'Connell, the co-designer of Finspan, who gives us an insider look into the development of this game for 'fish people' which features ocean zonation, the creation of your own personal eco-system and the midnight zone- filled with some of our favourite deep-sea cuties.

    Support the show

    The podcast is self-sustaining (just) thanks to our lovely listeners. Thom and Alan take no money for the show. All money is put back into running it. Here’s a link to our page on how to support us, from the free options to becoming a patron of the show. Check out our podcast merch here!

    Feel free to get in touch with us with questions or your own tales from the high seas on:

    podcast@deepseapod.com

    We’d love to actually play your voice, so feel free to record a short audio note on our brand new answerphone!

    https://www.speakpipe.com/deepseapodvoicemail

    Thanks again for tuning in; we’ll deep-see you next time!

    Find out more Social media

    BlueSky: @deepseapod.com

    Twitter: @DeepSeaPod

    Instagram: @deepsea_podcast

    Keep up with the team on social media Twitter:

    Alan - @Hadalbloke

    https://twitter.com/Hadalbloke

    Thom - @ThomLinley

    https://twitter.com/ThomLinley

    Instagram:

    Thom - @thom.linley

    https://www.instagram.com/thom.linley/

    Inkfish - @inkfishexpeditions

    https://www.instagram.com/inkfishexpeditions/

    BlueSky:

    Thom @thomaslinley.com

    https://bsky.app/profile/thomaslinley.com

    Alan @hadalbloke

    https://bsky.app/profile/hadalbloke.bsky.social

    Reference list Interview Links Finspan

    Finspan – Stonemaier Games

    Sharks & Reefs Expansion - Finspan

    Anarchytabletop.bsky.social

    Credits

    Theme: Going Home by Harvey Jones
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    36 mins
  • The Deco-Stop: 005 - Tabletop Trenches, deep-sea board games

    The Deco-Stop: 005 - Tabletop Trenches, deep-sea board games
    Jul 6 2026
    Episode Summary Here’s our fifth episode of The Deco-Stop; a deeper look into the humans behind deep-sea science and technology. We’ve done our science dive, and now it’s time to decompress, and discuss tales at sea, career paths and the social & political aspects of deep-sea science. We have gazed into the abyss, and now it's gazing back at us. In this episode Thom gets his game on with the creative team behind two incredible Deep-Sea inspired and supportive board games: Finspan and Endeavor: Deep-Sea. Join us for this behind-the-scenes chat with the developers of some deeply authentic and enjoyable deep-sea-inspired board games. Check out our lovely new website where you can find more detailed notes, images and links to the wider reading. In this episode… Welcome back to the Deep-Sea Podcast, your punk take on all things deep sea! In our fifth instalment of the Deco Stop series, Thom gets his game on with the creative team behind two incredible Deep-Sea-inspired and supportive board games. We hear from Michael O'Connell, the co-designer of Finspan, who gives us an insider look into the development of this game for 'fish people' which features ocean zonation, the creation of your own personal eco-system and the midnight zone- filled with some of our favourite deep-sea cuties. Thom also talks with Jarratt and Carl, the creative duo behind Endeavor: Deep-Sea, an award-winning deep-sea inspired board game that uses real-life research and events to craft a deeply authentic gameplay akin to real deep-sea research team experiences. As one of our infrequent in-person interviews, this one hums with personal connection, bringing another heartwarming Deco-Stop Episode all about the human aspect of the deep-sea community to you, our much-appreciated listeners. Support the show The podcast is self-sustaining (just) thanks to our lovely listeners. Thom and Alan take no money for the show. All money is put back into running it. Here’s a link to our page on how to support us, from the free options to becoming a patron of the show. Check out our podcast merch here! Feel free to get in touch with us with questions or your own tales from the high seas on: podcast@deepseapod.com We’d love to actually play your voice, so feel free to record a short audio note on our brand new answerphone! https://www.speakpipe.com/deepseapodvoicemail Thanks again for tuning in; we’ll deep-see you next time! Find out more Social media BlueSky: @deepseapod.com https://bsky.app/profile/deepseapod.com Twitter: @DeepSeaPod https://twitter.com/DeepSeaPod Instagram: @deepsea_podcast https://www.instagram.com/deepsea_podcast/ Keep up with the team on social media Twitter: Alan - @Hadalbloke https://twitter.com/Hadalbloke Thom - @ThomLinley https://twitter.com/ThomLinley Instagram: Thom - @thom.linley https://www.instagram.com/thom.linley/ Inkfish - @inkfishexpeditions https://www.instagram.com/inkfishexpeditions/ BlueSky: Thom @thomaslinley.com https://bsky.app/profile/thomaslinley.com Alan @hadalbloke https://bsky.app/profile/hadalbloke.bsky.social Reference list Interview Links Finspan Finspan – Stonemaier Games Sharks & Reefs Expansion - Finspan Anarchytabletop.bsky.social Endeavor Deep-Sea Endeavor: Deep Sea, Standard Edition $59USD | Burnt Island Games Endeavor Deep Sea: Uncharted Waters by Burnt Island Games — Kickstarter Wellycon Discoveries from the deep – the Bounty Trough expedition | Te Papa’s Blog Credits Theme: Going Home by Harvey Jones
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    1 hr and 6 mins
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