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For generations, Rolex has supported pioneers who push the boundaries of human endeavour. Today, that legacy continues with a commitment to a new kind of exploration: safeguarding our planet’s future. In partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, Planet Visionaries is the landmark series hosted by world-renowned climber and founder of the Honnold Foundation, Alex Honnold. This isn’t a... more

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Recent Guests

Thomas Peschak
National Geographic photographer and explorer
National Geographic Society
Episode: Planet Visionaries – Ep 01: Exploring the Amazon’s Hidden Worlds with Tom Peschak
Kris Tompkins
Conservationist, former CEO of Patagonia, Tompkins Conservation
Tompkins Conservation
Episode: Planet Visionaries - Ep 20: Stories of Hope, Science and Action
Mark Ruffalo
Actor and climate advocate
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Gloria Walton
Co-founder of The Solutions Project
The Solutions Project
Episode: Planet Visionaries - Ep 20: Stories of Hope, Science and Action
Paul Nicklen
Conservation photographer, journalist, and explorer
National Geographic / Ocean photographers
Episode: Planet Visionaries - Ep 20: Stories of Hope, Science and Action
Dr. David Gruber
Marine biologist, founder of Project CETI
Project CETI
Episode: Planet Visionaries - Ep 20: Stories of Hope, Science and Action
Sheena Talma
Deep sea biologist from the Seychelles
Seychelles government advisory and education initiatives; Ocean Discovery League collaborator
Episode: Planet Visionaries – Ep 19: Deep-ocean discovery with Sheena Talma and Katy Croff Bell
Katy Croff Bell
Deep sea explorer and founder of the Ocean Discovery League
Ocean Discovery League; collaborates with Blue Robotics on DORIS project
Episode: Planet Visionaries – Ep 19: Deep-ocean discovery with Sheena Talma and Katy Croff Bell
Allie Fong
National Geographic Explorer, Biological Oceanographer and Polar Ecologist
National Geographic Society
Episode: Planet Visionaries – Ep 18: The Hidden Ocean with Andrew Thurber and Allison Fong

Host

Alex Honnold
Host of Planet Visionaries; climber and founder of the Honnold Foundation

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 296 ratings
  • Excellent break from dire news!

    There’s so much negative news out there these days. It’s so refreshing to get positive & hopeful information about the planet! Well done & not riddled with ads

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JackieB57
    United States5 months ago
  • Really good news

    This podcast is so informative about the good things that are happening. With so much emphasis on the hopeless, I feel overwhelmed. So glad to turn attention to really wonderful activities people are doing to mitigate years of neglect and ignorance.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Loma Ann
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Interviews

    I’m enjoying these episodes so much. It’s a neat opportunity to hear from people around the world working to save the ecosystems and the living world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LiMM89
    United States2 years ago
  • Inspiring

    Incredible to hear and see how "ordinary" people create something great through being passionate

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    #carrotsforpower
    Germany3 years ago
  • Great stuff!

    I recently discovered this podcast and am so glad I did. Fascinating conversations about our planet with people passionate about research, discovery and the wonder of it all. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PaintedCliffs
    United States3 years ago

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The show's storytelling and imagery-driven discussions resonate with nature lovers and professionals alike.
Listeners appreciate hopeful, solution-focused conversations about planetary health.
Guests are often leading-edge scientists and conservationists with practical impact.
Some listeners feel sponsorship notes are heavy but praise the show's educational value.

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#13
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Apple Podcasts
#92
United States/Science
Apple Podcasts
#22
Canada/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#92
United Kingdom/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#162
Canada/Science
Apple Podcasts
#56
Australia/Science/Nature

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Planet Visionaries – Ep 01: Exploring the Amazon’s Hidden Worlds with Tom Peschak
Q: What was the overarching storytelling goal of the expedition?
To reframe the Amazon from a rainforest icon to an aquatic wilderness with its own vast biodiversity, showing interconnections across habitats and highlighting the need for aquatic research and protection.
Planet Visionaries – Ep 01: Exploring the Amazon’s Hidden Worlds with Tom Peschak
Q: How did the collaboration with researchers shape the expedition and its outputs?
Working with scientists provided depth and accuracy, and their on-the-ground perspectives helped shape the book, magazine, and documentaries, ensuring the visuals were tied to rigorous research and meaningful conservation questions.
Planet Visionaries – Ep 01: Exploring the Amazon’s Hidden Worlds with Tom Peschak
Q: What drove you to shift from traditional science to photography as a conservation tool?
I realized that to influence conservation outcomes, the storytelling medium had to reach a broader audience beyond jargon-laden scientific papers, so photography became a bridge to translate ecological truths into compelling, widely understood narratives.
Planet Visionaries – Ep 17: A Life Underwater with David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes
Q: What role do mentors and the next generation play in your work?
They stress sharing voices of local ocean stewards and empowering younger researchers and photographers to lead, ensuring that the story of the sea is told with the voices of those directly involved and learning from them.
Planet Visionaries – Ep 17: A Life Underwater with David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes
Q: How do you balance storytelling with conveying hard truths about the ocean's health?
They emphasize balancing awe with honesty—showing both the beauty and the threats, while highlighting wins such as the growth of marine protected areas and the resilience of ecosystems when given space and protection.

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A forward-looking, solution-driven series that profiles leaders from science, conservation, and exploration who are actively shaping a healthier planet. Episodes foreground bold actions in protected landscapes, ocean stewardship, sustainable energy, and innovative technologies, often highlighting cross-sector partnerships (notably with prominent initiatives) that turn ambitious ideas into scalable, real-world outcomes. Noteworthy is the frequent pairing of field researchers and public-facing communicators—photographers, Indigenous leaders, and policy advocates—who translate complex science into accessible stories and practical takeaways for listeners. The format blends personal journeys, hands-on projects, and demonstrations of impact, maki... more

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