Into The Planet Podcast
Episodes
Exploring Underwater Documentary Films with Jill Heinerth
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jill Heinerth and Robert McClellan with a casual conversation about Jill's extensive career in underwater adventure films and television.
Predictions for 2026
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jill and Robert share thoughts, wishes, and predictions about the scuba diving industry and pop culture for 2026.
Scuba Diving as a Career
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jill Heinerth shares her decades of experience as a dive professional, freelance filmmaker, author and public speaker. She offers advice and guidance ...
Diving Off the Grid in Canada
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jill Heinerth and Robert McClellan share about being off grid in the Ottawa River Quebec wilderness and the conversations that sometimes go off a clif...
Jill Recalls Visits with Jane Goodall
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jill and Robert share their thoughts on the passing of Jane Goodall. Jill appears on the Apple TV streaming children's series "Jane" based on Dame Goo...
Nyad Film Review and Cave Diving Anxiety
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jill Heinerth and Robert McClellan discuss the film "Nyad" and how they each relate to the characters portrayed by Annette Benning and Jody Foster. Ji...
Jill is Back in the Water After Cancer!
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Arctic, Inuit Art, and a Walk in the Woods
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Going To The Arctic and Our Health Challenges
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 regar...
Diving Truk Lagoon WWII Shipwrecks
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trump 2.0 starts today. Jill Heinerth and Robert McClellan share how Trump's 2nd administration may influence every day American and Canadian life. Ji...
2024Recap and 2025 Predictions
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jill and Robert with a look back at 2024 and their optimistic predictions for 2025.
Holidays, Creativity and Artificial Intelligence
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A snow day in Canada with Jill Heinerth and Robert McClellan, riffing in their pajamas about creativity, artificial intelligence, and the upcoming hol...
Dive Shows, Air Travel and Walking in the Woods
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial Intelligence for good. AI Maestro Jill is a voice bot that was previewed recently at the Diving Into the Darkness screenings at Sydney, Aus...
The Future of Expedition Travel
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Chasing the Oracle
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 re...
Authenticity - What Is Real?
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is real? What is authentic? In this short audio podcast, Robert continues his one-man Boomer crusade against singers who use excessive processing...
The Riverkeeper
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ca...
Artificial Intelligence - Episode 68
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Special: Jill's BioPic Wins Best Documentary
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Diving Into The Darkness, a world premiere doc film about underwater explorer Jill Heinerth, directed by Nays Baghai, wins Best Documentary Feature at...
Air Travel Tips and Advice for Adventure Travelers
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jill spoke at the Wings WorldQuest gathering in Charleston, SC, and shared the message of women empowering other women. Whether in exploration, arts, ...
The Expedition Optimism Mindset Ep. 64
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Even when things are looking grim, Jill shares the importance of maintaining optimism throughout the expedition team. Recorded on a windy hike on the ...
Predictions 2024 - Walking Into the New Year Ep. 63
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
JIll and Robert take listeners on a stroll along the river as they discuss their predictions for 2024. More at www.IntoThePlanet.com
How To Be A Reluctant Role Model
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Photography Part 2 - Past, Present, Future - Ep. 61
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jill and Robert continue their interesting conversation about the art and science of photography and image making. Underwater photography, topside, an...
Photography - From Film to Digital
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jill Heinerth and Robert McClellan share stories of their decades of experience as photographers, from Robert's Combat Camera days to Jill's underwate...
Exploring a New Lake Ontario Shipwreck and Update From Peru Ep. 58
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jill Heinerth tells us about the newly explored Oliver Mowatt shipwreck in Lake Ontario and an update on her faceplant in Peru. Episode 58
A Trail Walk About Climate Change, and Foraging Apples
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 dis...
Climate Change Cruise Ep.56
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jill and Robert discuss Climate Change and a recent cruise witnessing melting glaciers in Alaska. Jill calls on younger generations to action. This po...
James Cameron, Joe MacInnis, and Mentoring Ep.55
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Jill and the "X-Prize"
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in Scuba Diving
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jill Heinerth and Robert McClellan discuss Diversity, Equality and Inclusion: no matter a person's race, ethnicity, gender, sex, religion, sexuality, ...
Spring Tune Up For Scuba Divers
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Underwater Photography with Smart Phones
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 di...
Cave Diver Jill Heinerth on What Motivates Her
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After 30-plus years as a dive professional, acclaimed underwater explorer and cave diver Jill Heinerth shares what motivates her to be as excited abou...
How to Thrive in 2023 in the Scuba Diving Industry
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scuba Diving Hall of Fame member, best-selling author, and acclaimed underwater explorer Jill Heinerth shares her predictions and tips for thriving an...
Filming A Feature Documentary About Jill Heinerth Ep. 55
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Branding and Social Media for Explorers and Outdoor Adventurers
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Acclaimed explorer and author Jill Heinerth shares tips on how to manage social media and branding for outdoor adventurers and explorers. This podcast...
Remarkable Women Explorers and Scientist
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 al...
Lanier Phillips and Diving the Wreck of the USS Truxtun
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Tr...
The Great Island Expedition to Newfoundland Ep. 51
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jill and Robert share experiences from the Newfoundland Great Island Expedition including the discovery by team divers of B-24 Liberator Bomber unde...
Diving The Ottawa River Caves and Our Next Project
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jill Heinerth and Robert McClellan share Jill's summer of diving the Ottawa River caves assisting Canadian scientists and a preview of their next proj...
Jill Interviews Young Scientist Kayla Martin Ep. 49
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jill Heinerth and early career ocean professional and Scuba Diver Kayla Martin as they discuss underwater photography, environmental science and ...
A Walk on the Trans Canada Trail
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Thai Cave Rescue: Dr. Richard Harris Interview
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jill interviews her friend and colleague Dr. Richard Harris, the brave cave diver and physician who was instrumental in rescuing the young Thai soccer...
Snow Squalls, Valerie "Shark Lady" Taylor, Thai Cave Rescue and Awards
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We almost recorded this episode outside! Jill shares her film festival experience with "Playing With Sharks" about shark lady Valerie Taylor and "The ...
Queen Anne's Revenge, Banned Books and Twisted History
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jill visits East Carolina University and the marine archeologists studying Blackbeard's ship Queen Anne's Revenge. This leads to revelations of the ve...
What You Didn't Know About Diver Jill
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From acclaimed underwater explorer and documentary TV presenter to trans-continental cyclist and accidental chef, here are a few things you never knew...
How to be a Brand Ambassador Influencer
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After giving hundreds of interviews and keynote presentations, Jill has learned a few important tips and tricks to be the best interviewee or intervie...
Ducks, Blizzards 3 Stooges and Climate Change - Ep. 41
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Flying Boats and Drones, Freezing Weather and the Other Mississippi River
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tales of flying boats while filming a PBS documentary series, losing drones to trees, surrendering to -32C freezing weather and the little known geogr...
Cold Weather Diving, Copyright for Creators and Underwater Ice Hockey
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Predictions for 2022 - Dive Industry and Outdoor Adventure
25 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Jill's Advanced Boat Training and Covid for the Holidays
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 abo...
Jill's Tips For Traveling With Diving and Photography Gear
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Cold Weather Diving Tips, Landslides and Covid Passports Ep. 35
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
An Official Legend - Jill's Induction to Legend"s Row Ep. 34
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Traveling Again and Lessons in Being Canadian
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 32 Answering Your Questions About Diving, Photography, and Life
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, P...
Episode 31: Diving, A Children's Book and the Surviving the Lockdown
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Is This the New Normal? Pandemic Update.
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. Th...
Ben McDaniel - Cold Case Missing Person Scuba Diver Who Went Cave Diving and Never Returned
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ben's Vortex Investigative Documentary Film: www.vimeo.com/ondemand/bensvortex Jill and Robert discuss the renewed interest in the cold case of missin...
Ep. 26 Special Quarantine Episode - COVID -19 Lock Down
19 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jill and Robert combine the Into The Planet and Real Sobriety Podcasts into one special episode discussing the COVID-19 Pandemic, quarantines, Lock Do...
Episode 25: The Homebound Explorer COVID19
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Life of an underwater explorer during COVID19. The future of the Scuba Diving industry and how the pandemic may change life as we know it. Jill's web...
10 Questions for Underwater Explorer Jill Heinerth
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Acclaimed underwater explorer Jill Heinerth answers 10 questions from cameras and gear to the people who inspire her.
Under Thin Ice
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jill Heinerth and Robert McClellan discuss Jill's experience diving in extreme Arctic conditions while documenting the effects climate change is havin...
Advice for Aspiring Authors from Jill Heinerth
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Author, explorer and filmmaker Jill Heinerth with practical advice about writing, finding a literary agent, publishing and promoting her major market ...
Ultra Running with Jackie Windh
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jill Heinerth and Dr. Jaqueline Windh as they have a fun conversation about ultrarunning, marathons, and adventure.
Into The Planet Book Released
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Explorer and cave diver Jill Heinerth's new book Into The Planet, My Life as a Cave Diver has just been released. In this episode we share some of the...
On a Project with Titanic Explorer Robert Ballard
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It is not every day that a diver gets to work on a project with one of their heroes. Join Jill Heinerth as she shares her experience on an expedition ...
U.S. Navy Shipwrecks at Newfoundland
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jill Heinerth tells the story of the USS Truxtun and Pollux disasters in icy waters off Newfoundland during World War Two. Lanier Phillips, an African...
Jill talks with Diver Mag Editor Russell Clark
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jill Heinerth with Diver Magazine editor Russell Clark talk about underwater creativity and the future of adventure outdoor media.
The Future of Dive Shops
08 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One of the world's top Scuba divers, Jill Heinerth, talks about the future of dive shops.
What is Cave Diving? The Basics.
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cave Diving - The basics explained by Jill Heinerth. What does it take to become a cave diver? A brief explanation of the journey from recreational va...
Jill, Justin, and Alex
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Trebek and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau join Explorer-in-Residence Jill Heinerth as the RCGS opens its new headquarters in Ottawa. A fi...
Inspiring Young People
12 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jill Heinerth spends weeks at a time traveling the country giving inspirational presentations to young people. In her role as Royal Canadian Geographi...
How to Shop for Expedition Gear
28 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jill Heinerth takes us on a shopping trip at Mountain Equipment Co-Op offering pro tips on which expedition, outdoor adventure and camping gear she re...
Women Explorers
14 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jill Heinerth and Dr. Jacqueline Windh, two accomplished female explorers talk about growing up as young girls seeking adventure in the woods and rive...
Sustainable Eco-Friendly Travel Tips
07 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jill and Robert share tips on how to be more environmentally conscious when traveling. From extreme expeditions to conferences and trade shows, Jill h...
Recording My Audio Book
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jill shares her experience recording at a professional sound studio creating her audiobook, Into The Planet. With a director, engineer, editors and pr...
Into The Planet Podcast: Fear
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jill Heinerth weighs in on how she handles fear while on cutting edge adventures and cave diving expeditions. If we don't embrace fear we will spend t...
Into the Planet Ep. 7
10 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Extreme weather prepping. What to wear and how to survive on expeditions to extreme cold environments.
Into The Planet Ep. 6
10 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jill Swims with Polar Bears!
Into The Planet Ep. 5
10 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Aqua Hacking conference: Jill presents to and shares with the next generation of water technology pioneers.
Into The Planet Ep. 4
10 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jill's advice about embracing the unknown.
Into The Planet Ep. 3
10 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jill and Robert sail to Antarctica aboard the RCGS Resolute.
Into The Planet Ep. 2
10 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How Ernest Shackleton's leadership and team work inspired explorer Jill Heinerth's own Ice Island Antarctic Expedition.
Into The Planet Ep. 1
10 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Things don't always go as planned with expeditionary travel, adventure and exploration. Jill Heinerth loses her dive gear on a sinking boat but manage...