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Into The Planet Podcast

Jill Heinerth
Artificial Intelligence
Atrial Fibrillation
Ottawa River
Diving
Climate Change
Support For Local Businesses
Diana Nyad
Jane Goodall
Local Diving
Exploration
Community Engagement
Truk Lagoon
Ontario Provincial Election
Canadian Healthcare
Thyroid Surgery
Cancer Treatment
Arctic Expeditions
Cancer
Social Media
Mental Health

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... more

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Latest Episodes

Join Jill Heinerth and Robert McClellan on a walk along the river as Jill talks about her conservation work with the Temiskaming First Nation on the Ottawa River.

Jill Heinerth and Robert McClellan weigh in on the latest controversies about artificial intelligence. Their dangling conversation about AI continues with pro and cons discussed.

Jill Heinerth and Robert McClellan with a casual conversation about Jill's extensive career in underwater adventure films and television.

Jill and Robert share thoughts, wishes, and predictions about the scuba diving industry and pop culture for 2026.

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Shane Benzie
Athletic performance coach with a focus on neuroplasticity and mindset
Independent consultant; works with athletes
Episode: Jill's Work With Indigenous Conservationist on the Ottawa River
Jill Heinerth
Canadian cave diver, underwater explorer, filmmaker; documentary subject and contributor
Filmmaker and Explorer
Episode: Exploring Underwater Documentary Films with Jill Heinerth

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Jill Heinerth
Host of Into The Planet Podcast; renowned underwater explorer and filmmaker with extensive field experience and leadership in conservation storytelling.
Robert McClellan
Co-host and underwater explorer with a focus on education, media, and field-based storytelling.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • A great show!

    Love Jill’s attitude and love towards life, planet and people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    i want to explore
    United States4 years ago

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Audience notes Jill's optimism and passion for planet and people come through; guests consistently credible and engaged.
The format blends science, adventure, and practical career guidance with accessible storytelling.
Listeners likely value authentic field-based insights and Indigenous-led conservation perspectives.

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Exploring Underwater Documentary Films with Jill Heinerth
Q: What safety and preparation were required to film with polar bears in the Arctic?
They relied on bear guards, Inuit guides, and bold but calculated safety measures, including using signals and gear to deter bears and ensure safe ascent and descent when in the water close to these apex predators.
Exploring Underwater Documentary Films with Jill Heinerth
Q: What was the genesis of Ice Island and how did you approach pitching it to National Geographic?
Jill explains that the team wanted to explore Antarctica and pitch a first-in-kind narrative about cave diving inside an iceberg. They connected with Bill Curtis for storytelling guidance and eventually pitched to National Geographic as a groundbreaking, science-driven project that would redefine underwater exploration on film.

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What is Into The Planet Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A science- and adventure-forward program led by Jill Heinerth and Robert McClellan, featuring high-energy conversations about exploration, conservation, and storytelling in extreme environments. Episodes center on Indigenous-led conservation, AI and its impact on work, underwater documentary filmmaking, career building in diving, and personal journeys in remote or off-grid settings. The show blends field anecdotes with practical insights for aspiring scientists, filmmakers, and divers, often highlighting collaboration with Indigenous communities, environmental stewardship, and the evolving landscape of science communication. A notable edge comes from Jill's pioneering exploration background and the duo's hands-on approach to connecting comp... more

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1. Speaking Sidemount
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