Into The Planet Podcast
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.
- Update frequency
- every 17 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 87
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Jill is Back in the Water After Cancer!
Join us on a nice summer walk as we discuss Jill’s return to the water - eight weeks after her thyroid cancer surgery she hopped back into her natural element at Brockville, Ontario. We also checked …
The Arctic, Inuit Art, and a Walk in the Woods
Jill Heinerth and Robert McClellan take you along on a eclectic walk in the woods along the Ontario Mississippi River as they discuss Jill's Adventure Canada Arctic trip, Inuit Art, Print Making, and…
Going To The Arctic and Our Health Challenges
Jill prepares for hosting an Adventure Canada cruise to Greenland and the Arctic onboard Ocean Endeavour. And we both have some not-so-good news regarding our health.
Diving Truk Lagoon WWII Shipwrecks
Jill and Robert discuss wreck diving at Truk Lagoon and Robert’s death defying battle with a persistent upper respiratory infection!
Trump 2.0 Changes and Staying Optimistic
Trump 2.0 starts today. Jill Heinerth and Robert McClellan share how Trump's 2nd administration may influence every day American and Canadian life. Jill and Rob don't always agree on the outcome of a…
2024Recap and 2025 Predictions
Jill and Robert with a look back at 2024 and their optimistic predictions for 2025.
Holidays, Creativity and Artificial Intelligence
A snow day in Canada with Jill Heinerth and Robert McClellan, riffing in their pajamas about creativity, artificial intelligence, and the upcoming holidays.
Dive Shows, Air Travel and Walking in the Woods
On a recent walk through the woods, Jill and Robert discuss dive shows and conferences, endless airline travel, and the state of their world.
AI For Good - AI Maestro Jill
Artificial Intelligence for good. AI Maestro Jill is a voice bot that was previewed recently at the Diving Into the Darkness screenings at Sydney, Australia. Ask Jill Heinerth questions and Maestro J…
The Future of Expedition Travel
Jill and Robert discuss the future of expedition travel, updates on the Diving Into the Darkness documentary film, Ottawa Riverkeeper and Loon calls!
Women's Dive Day
Here’s a bonus podcast - Jill and Robert discuss Women’s Dive Day and Jill shares her insight, from proper-fitting dive gear to dive travel safety and support organizations. Here’s a link to the Yout…
Chasing the Oracle
Chasing The Oracle - An Audio Story of an Expedition to the Lawless Egyptian-Libyan Desert in Search of Alexander the Great
We Found Shackleton's Ship Quest
If you have been following the world news this week, you will have likely seen an article or TV news segment about the expedition from which I just returned. One week ago, my team from the Royal Cana…
Authenticity - What Is Real?
What is real? What is authentic? In this short audio podcast, Robert continues his one-man Boomer crusade against singers who use excessive processing and autotune on their vocal tracks. (Ugh…he sing…
The Riverkeeper
Jill Heinerth named honorary Ottawa Riverkeeper. She shares the important message of water literacy and how the river plays a role in the health of Canada's capitol city.
Artificial Intelligence - Episode 68
Artificial Intelligence has entered the chat. The media is full of articles about advanced AI applications and how it will soon touch every aspect of modern life. Love it or hate it - it’s going to c…
Special: Jill's BioPic Wins Best Documentary
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…
Air Travel Tips and Advice for Adventure Travelers
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
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 barri…
The Expedition Optimism Mindset Ep. 64
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…