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 Interviews Young Scientist Kayla Martin Ep. 49
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.
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A Walk on the Trans Canada Trail
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 nat…
Thai Cave Rescue: Dr. Richard Harris Interview
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…
Snow Squalls, Valerie "Shark Lady" Taylor, Thai Cave Rescue and Awards
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. …
Queen Anne’s Revenge, Banned Books and Twisted History
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 …
What You Didn't Know About Diver Jill
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
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
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 hos…
Ducks, Blizzards 3 Stooges and Climate Change - Ep. 41
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
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
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 p…
Predictions for 2022 - Dive Industry and Outdoor Adventure
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…
Jill's Advanced Boat Training and Covid for the Holidays
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.…
Jill's Tips For Traveling With Diving and Photography Gear
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…
Cold Weather Diving Tips, Landslides and Covid Passports Ep. 35
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 le…
An Official Legend - Jill's Induction to Legend"s Row Ep. 34
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 wor…
Traveling Again and Lessons in Being Canadian
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 speakin…
Ep. 32 Answering Your Questions About Diving, Photography, and Life
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 …
Episode 31: Diving, A Children's Book and the Surviving the Lockdown
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…
Is This the New Normal? Pandemic Update.
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 soci…