Into The Planet Podcast

71 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings

JILL HEINERTH is a Canadian cave diver, underwater explorer, writer, photographer, and filmmaker. She is a veteran of over thirty years of filming, photography, and exploration on projects in submerged caves around the world. She has made TV series, consulted on movies, written several books and is a frequent corporate keynote speaker. Jill is the first Explorer in Residence for the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, recipient of Canada’s prestigious Polar Medal and the diving world’s highest honor from the Academy of Underwater Arts and Sciences, the NOGI Award. In recognition of her lifetime achievement, Jill was awarded the Sir Christopher Ondaatje Medal for Exploration. She is a Fellow of the Explorers Club and member of the inaugural class of the Women Divers Hall of Fame.

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Special: Jill's BioPic Wins Best Documentary

February 18, 2024 17:47 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MB

Diving Into The Darkness, a world premiere doc film about underwater explorer Jill Heinerth, directed by Nays Baghai, wins Best Documentary Feature at the prestigious Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Jill shares her red-carpet experience and behind the scenes anecdotes of the very first screenings of this remarkable movie! www.DivingIntoTheDarkness.com

Air Travel Tips and Advice for Adventure Travelers

February 02, 2024 09:59 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MB

Jill shares her recent air travel experience and provides valuable tips and tricks for adventure travelers on today's airlines.

Women Hold Up Half The Sky Ep.65

January 16, 2024 18:34 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MB

Jill spoke at the Wings WorldQuest gathering in Charleston, SC, and shared the message of women empowering other women. Whether in exploration, arts, science, or even sports, women are breaking barriers and helping the next generation of girls excel. Jill and Robert also discuss the success of the newly formed Professional Women's Hockey League and invite listeners to check out a teaser trailer of "Diving Into The Darkness" a new feature film about Jill Heinerth! Links: https://www.wingsw...

The Expedition Optimism Mindset Ep. 64

January 07, 2024 16:00 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MB

Even when things are looking grim, Jill shares the importance of maintaining optimism throughout the expedition team. Recorded on a windy hike on the Tip to Tip trail at Burritts Rapids on the Rideau Canal, near Ottawa. Jill's Website: Into The Planet Link to Burritts Rapids Info

Predictions 2024 - Walking Into the New Year Ep. 63

December 31, 2023 16:28 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MB

JIll and Robert take listeners on a stroll along the river as they discuss their predictions for 2024. More at www.IntoThePlanet.com

How To Be A Reluctant Role Model

December 27, 2023 21:08 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MB

Jill was recently approached by a group of bright high school students to help with a freelance project. She has some words of wisdom for others who may find themselves mentoring young people.

Photography Part 2 - Past, Present, Future - Ep. 61

December 10, 2023 21:28 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Jill and Robert continue their interesting conversation about the art and science of photography and image making. Underwater photography, topside, and the future of digital photography. http://www.intotheplanet.com

Photography - From Film to Digital

December 05, 2023 22:04 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

Jill Heinerth and Robert McClellan share stories of their decades of experience as photographers, from Robert's Combat Camera days to Jill's underwater videography. A nice overview of the present state of the art of photography. http://www.intotheplant.com

Exploring a New Lake Ontario Shipwreck and Update From Peru Ep. 58

November 25, 2023 21:31 - 22 minutes - 18.1 MB

Jill Heinerth tells us about the newly explored Oliver Mowatt shipwreck in Lake Ontario and an update on her faceplant in Peru. Episode 58

A Trail Walk About Climate Change, and Foraging Apples

September 02, 2023 21:17 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MB

Jill and Robert take you on a Canadian trail walk where there are wild apple trees, friendly dogs, and an occasional osprey overhead. Oh, and they discuss climate change, hurricane Idelia and why they don't have an e; electric car.

Climate Change Cruise Ep.56

August 06, 2023 19:28 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MB

Jill and Robert discuss Climate Change and a recent cruise witnessing melting glaciers in Alaska. Jill calls on younger generations to action. This podcast is also on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/GLvjYev5qL0

James Cameron, Joe MacInnis, and Mentoring Ep.55

July 19, 2023 20:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

Jill Heinerth spent a day at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society HQ celebrating Dr. Joe MacInnis with James Cameron and even a guest appearance by Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Jill is the inaugural RCGS Explorer-in-Residence.

Jill and the "X-Prize"

May 17, 2023 19:48 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

Jill Heinerth is on the X-PRIZE team and shares her insights about the organization's work to help improve people's lives, encourage creative thinking, and save the planet. All this and Hallmark Christmas movies!!!

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in Scuba Diving

March 19, 2023 18:48 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Jill Heinerth and Robert McClellan discuss Diversity, Equality and Inclusion: no matter a person’s race, ethnicity, gender, sex, religion, sexuality, politics or abilities, Scuba Diving is an activity they can safely enjoy in our community.

Spring Tune Up For Scuba Divers

March 13, 2023 19:09 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

It is time to tune up your Scuba gear and Scuba body and mind ahead of the warm season diving. Jill Heinerth shares her best advice for divers who may have been out of the water for a while. More at https://www.IntoThePlanet.com

Underwater Photography with Smart Phones

February 27, 2023 21:10 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

It seems everyone has a state-of-the-art digital camera in their pocket these days and the technology allows for pro level results. Jill and Robert discuss the advances in smart phone underwater housings and a bit about Robert’s career as a Navy Photographer.

Cave Diver Jill Heinerth on What Motivates Her

January 08, 2023 20:52 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

After 30-plus years as a dive professional, acclaimed underwater explorer and cave diver Jill Heinerth shares what motivates her to be as excited about her dives today as much as she was when she first set out on her unconventional career. Great insight and advice for anyone looking to find motivation in life. With Robert McClellan - Jill’s website is IntoThePlanet.com where you can check out her best-selling book and hundreds of remarkable images from deep inside our water planet.

How to Thrive in 2023 in the Scuba Diving Industry

December 22, 2022 20:52 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MB

Scuba Diving Hall of Fame member, best-selling author, and acclaimed underwater explorer Jill Heinerth shares her predictions and tips for thriving and surviving 2023 in the dive industry. With Robert McClellan - More at https://IntoThePlanet.com

Filming A Feature Documentary About Jill Heinerth Ep. 55

December 06, 2022 19:55 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

Jill has just returned from the cenotes and caves of Mexico where she is the subject of a feature documentary film. Join Jill and Robert as they share Jill’s remarkable experiences being the subject of a feature film. http://www.intotheplanet.com

Branding and Social Media for Explorers and Outdoor Adventurers

November 03, 2022 18:20 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Acclaimed explorer and author Jill Heinerth shares tips on how to manage social media and branding for outdoor adventurers and explorers. This podcast can be viewed on Youtube at htp://www.youtube.com/jillheinerth

Remarkable Women Explorers and Scientist

October 26, 2022 15:56 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB

Jill Heinerth shares the remarkable stories of women scientists and explorers she met at the Wings World Quest conference in New York City. This is also a video podcast at Youtube.com/JillHeinerth

Lanier Phillips and Diving the Wreck of the USS Truxtun

October 02, 2022 20:17 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

Jill Heinerth tells the remarkable story of African-American sailor Lanier Phillips, one of the few survivors of the World War-Two wreck of the USS Truxtun at Chambers Cover, St. Lawrence, Newfoundland. Jill dived on the wrecks of the Truxtun and USS Pollux as part of the recent Great Island Expedition. More about Jill at https://IntoThePlanet.com

The Great Island Expedition to Newfoundland Ep. 51

September 18, 2022 19:20 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

Jill and Robert share experiences from the Newfoundland Great Island Expedition including the discovery by team divers of B-24 Liberator Bomber underwater at Gander Lake!

Diving The Ottawa River Caves and Our Next Project

August 22, 2022 15:18 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

Jill Heinerth and Robert McClellan share Jill's summer of diving the Ottawa River caves assisting Canadian scientists and a preview of their next project on NewFoundland.

Jill Interviews Young Scientist Kayla Martin Ep. 49

May 11, 2022 21:22 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

Join Jill Heinerth and early career ocean professional and Scuba Diver Kayla Martin as they discuss underwater photography, environmental science and basically how to save the planet. Jillks website: Into the Planet Kayla Martin’s website: Love of Diving

A Walk on the Trans Canada Trail

April 01, 2022 20:06 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

On a close-to-home adventure, Jill and Robert take you along on an early Springtime walk along the Mississippi River and Trans Canada trail in Ontario. River sounds, geese, birds, and discovering nature in your back yard.

Thai Cave Rescue: Dr. Richard Harris Interview

March 14, 2022 18:53 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

Jill interviews her friend and colleague Dr. Richard Harris, the brave cave diver and physician who was instrumental in rescuing the young Thai soccer team trapped in a flooded cave. The new National Geographic documentary film "The Rescue" is available now on your cable TV platform. Dr. Harris' new book "Against All Odds" is available now at https://amzn.to/3t9UFek

Snow Squalls, Valerie "Shark Lady" Taylor, Thai Cave Rescue and Awards

February 27, 2022 21:28 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

We almost recorded this episode outside! Jill shares her film festival experience with "Playing With Sharks" about shark lady Valerie Taylor and "The Rescue" documentary with Richard "Harry" Harris. And, although well-earned, sometimes receiving awards can be kind of tricky. Episode 46.

Queen Anne’s Revenge, Banned Books and Twisted History

February 20, 2022 20:04 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Jill visits East Carolina University and the marine archeologists studying Blackbeard’s ship Queen Anne’s Revenge. This leads to revelations of the vessel’s previous incarnation as the slave ship Le Concorde and how some would rather skip that part of the unpleasant history. All this plus traveling with vaccine passports, banned books and Robert doesn’t even know what day it is anymore. Episode 45.

What You Didn't Know About Diver Jill

February 11, 2022 19:34 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

From acclaimed underwater explorer and documentary TV presenter to trans-continental cyclist and accidental chef, here are a few things you never knew about 30-year overnight sensation Jill Heinerth.

How to be a Brand Ambassador Influencer

February 02, 2022 22:06 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MB

Jill shares tips from 20 years of representing brands and being an influencer in the underwater adventure world.

How To Be A Great Podcast Guest or Host

January 27, 2022 21:33 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

After giving hundreds of interviews and keynote presentations, Jill has learned a few important tips and tricks to be the best interviewee or interviewer on TV, Radio and Podcasts. A former radio host, live concert audio mixer, and journalist, Robert knows a thing or two about sounding good and getting your point across in interviews. Listen to this podcast and be a better podcaster or guest - maybe both.

Ducks, Blizzards 3 Stooges and Climate Change - Ep. 41

January 17, 2022 20:23 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

On a Canadian blizzard snow day, Jill and Robert talk about the ducks on the river, how humans and the planet are not exactly getting along, climate change and the Three Stooges.

Flying Boats and Drones, Freezing Weather and the Other Mississippi River

January 11, 2022 21:37 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

Tales of flying boats while filming a PBS documentary series, losing drones to trees, surrendering to -32C freezing weather and the little known geography of the "other" Mississippi River. Episode 40

Cold Weather Diving, Copyright for Creators and Underwater Ice Hockey

January 03, 2022 17:25 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Jill gives her tips for cold weather diving, including what gear to wear and how to safely use suit, glove and foot heaters. Jill and Robert explain why they create all the music for their creative projects because of tight copyright regulations. Oh, and a bit about how to set up an underwater ice hockey game!

Predictions for 2022 - Dive Industry and Outdoor Adventure

December 25, 2021 20:58 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

Jill and Robert's annual predictions podcast. We discuss what we think will happen in the scuba diving and outdoor adventure industries for 2022. We also talk a bit about climate, UFOs, Art Bell and Lizard People!

Jill's Advanced Boat Training and Covid for the Holidays

December 19, 2021 19:48 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Jill travels to Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada for advanced commercial vessel boat training and gets in the dunk tank. Robert and Jill share a bit about their recent cave diving trip to Florida, USA. And they discuss complacency and normalization of deviance regarding Covid-19 precautions. All this, and pens in the ears on this episode!

Jill's Tips For Traveling With Diving and Photography Gear

November 20, 2021 20:05 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

After a long hiatus, we are travelling to dive and shoot underwater videos again! JIll shares travel tips and tricks she's learned from a long career flying around the world with lots of photo, video, and scuba diving gear.

Cold Weather Diving Tips, Landslides and Covid Passports Ep. 35

November 17, 2021 17:37 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

Jill and Robert discuss cold weather scuba diving tips, and what to wear under your dry suit. Landslides and floods in Western Canada remind us that there is more to Climate Change than rising sea levels and melting glaciers. A look at the Covid passport situation.

An Official Legend - Jill's Induction to Legend"s Row Ep. 34

November 08, 2021 23:09 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

It is official: Jill Heinerth is a legend. We share her induction to the Mississauga Legend's Row where she is in great company with fellow inductee and Rock & Roll pioneer Ronnie Hawkins and the world's greatest mayor Hazel McCallion. Robert is still failing miserably at his How to be a Canadian tests, and the U.S./Canada border is now officially open!

Traveling Again and Lessons in Being Canadian

October 31, 2021 21:38 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

Jill travels for the first time in 18 months to British Columbia to present a lecture at the University of Victoria and shares her airport experiences and BC Hot Tub Boating. Robert practices speaking Canadian but still has a long way to go. Jill's Website Podcast Home Page

Ep. 32 Answering Your Questions About Diving, Photography, and Life

March 04, 2021 21:01 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Jill Heinerth's new children's book is selected by Dolly Parton for her Imagination Library and Jill and Robert answer questions about Scuba Diving, Photography, Peeing Underwater, and even a bit of John Prine. Jill’s website: www.IntoThePlanet.com Youtube - www.YouTube.com/JillHeinerth Jill Facebook - facebook.com/JillHeinerth Twitter - @JillHeinerth Instagram - @JillHeinerth Buy Jill’s Books: Into The Planet - My Life as a Cave Diver https://amzn.to/2Kgiry1 The Aquanaut (Ch...

Episode 31: Diving, A Children's Book and the Surviving the Lockdown

January 25, 2021 22:25 - 23 minutes - 22 MB

Diving, A New Children’s Book and Surviving the Covid Lock DownJill and Robert share their lockdown survival experiences, how Jill keeps her gills wet during this covid winter, and some future diving and paddling expedition plans. Also, “The Aquanaut” - Jill’s inspirational Children’s Book is released with images by NY Times #1 Bestselling children’s illustrator Jaime Kim. The Aquanaut (Children’s Book) (USA) - https://amzn.to/2WDvD6m (Canada) - https://amzn.to/3nLQ7Ws

Is This the New Normal? Pandemic Update.

August 18, 2020 21:14 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MB

Jill and Robert discuss the new world in which we all try to have valuable experiences and relationships against the backdrop of a global pandemic. They discuss: Normalization of risk Restarting society We are all explorers New status quo Optimism in the face of uncertainty Denying science Politicizing the virus Interconnectedness Isolation and Exploration Doing the next right thing Unexpected positivity Getting out into the natural world Bubbles of people Floatin...

Ben McDaniel - Cold Case Missing Person Scuba Diver Who Went Cave Diving and Never Returned

June 01, 2020 20:17 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MB

Ben’s Vortex Investigative Documentary Film: www.vimeo.com/ondemand/bensvortex Jill and Robert discuss the renewed interest in the cold case of missing scuba diver Ben McDaniel. Was it an accident? A hoax? Or murder? Almost a decade after he entered Vortex Spring in Florida, there are still amateur sleuths and open source investigations looking into Ben’s disappearance on podcasts, YouTube videos and blogs.