Jill and young marine scientist Kayla Martin talk underwater photography, video, technical scuba diving and basically how young people will save the planet. Kayla’s website : http://loveofdiving.com
Jill and Robert take you along on an adventure walk close to home. They walk a portion of the Trans-Canada trail along the Mississippi River in Carleton Place, Ontario. River, nature sounds, birds, and a guest appearance by Lucy the Goose.
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 Episode 47
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. People have a perception about Jill’s life that may or may not fit reality. Moments of pure adrenaline and wondrous beauty are frequently punctuated with tough logistics and the reality of making end’s meet.
Jill shares over 20 years of experience as a brand ambassador and influencer in the underwater adventure world. Here’s a link to the Seth Godin books that Robert references in the conversation: https://amzn.to/3KY1Hts
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.
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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.
Jill tells tales of flying boats while filming a PBS documentary series. How to lose your camera drone, and Robert gives up on everything in -32C freezing weather. And a geography lesson about Canada’s “other” Mississippi river. Below is a link to “Water’s Journey, The River Returns” the film Jill refers to in the podcast.
