Into The Planet Podcast

Jill and Robert discuss wreck diving at Truk Lagoon and Robert's death defying battle with a persistent upper respiratory infection! 

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 MAGA presidency. 

Jill and Robert with a look back at 2024 and their optimistic predictions for 2025.

A snow day in Canada with Jill Heinerth and Robert McClellan, riffing in their pajamas about creativity, artificial intelligence, and the upcoming holidays.

On a recent walk through the woods, Jill and Robert discuss dive shows and conferences, endless airline travel, and the state of their world. 

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 Jill is programmed to respond in an incredibly accurate way! 

Jill and Robert discuss the future of expedition travel, updates on the Diving Into the Darkness documentary film, Ottawa Riverkeeper and Loon calls! 

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 Youtube video Jill promised about female outdoor urination products: https://youtu.be/z3SCfSSkaiw?si=mGilHcuymaY31-FQ

Chasing The Oracle - An Audio Story of an Expedition to the Lawless Egyptian-Libyan Desert in Search of Alexander the Great

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 Canadian Geographical Society located the wreck of Sir Ernest Shackleton's last vessel, Quest. After six years of preparation, a team of 14 plus 8 crew set off for the Labrador Sea with a very tight plan to locate the lost vessel. Sir Ernest Shackleton is an icon to most explorers. His leadership during the famed Endurance Expedition stands as a timeless lesson in resilience, optimism, and the power of teamwork. As his ship was trapped and eventually crushed by Antarctic ice, Shackleton faced what seemed like insurmountable odds. Yet, his steadfast optimism and unwavering commitment to his crew turned a potential tragedy into an extraordinary tale of survival.

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 sings!) Also - Jill's comments about Photoshop and AI post-processing applied to underwater photography. They share their love for authentic experiences and encourage young people to interact with their peers in real life. Jill spent the weekend with remarkable young people presenting at the Our World Underwater Scholarship Society - which gave her great hope and optimism for the future.

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 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 change the way we interact with our digital devices. But fear not - AI has been embedded in everything from our smart phones to our kitchen appliances, and so far our refrigerators have not organized a robot rebellion. So far. Jill and Robert discuss how AI has been assisting underwater explorers and what the future looks like when intelligent, robotic digital “personalities” are a common part of daily life. As we discussed on the podcast, here's a link to a special online preview of Diving Into The Darkness

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

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

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.wingsworldquest.org https://divingintothedarkness.com/ https://www.intotheplanet.com/  

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  

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

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.

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

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 

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

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.

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

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 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!!!

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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  

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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. 

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

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!

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 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! 

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.