Planet Visionaries Podcast
1) The climber who conquered the world’s toughest peaks — without extra oxygen
From Everest to Annapurna, Ed Viesturs has summited the world’s highest mountains without supplemental oxygen. Now he joins Alex Honnold for a conversation about the meaning of climbing in the face of...Show More
The climber who conquered the world’s toughest peaks — without extra oxygen
30:18 | Dec 3rd, 2024
2) Steve Boyes returns to tell how he’s finding hope on the rivers of Africa
The Great Spine of Africa expeditions are an unprecedented survey of Africa’s rivers. Biologist Steve Boyes and his team are paddling 40,000 kilometers in dugout canoes to gather groundbreaking data o...Show More
3) What one explorer has learned in a lifetime on the poles
The first woman to solo ski across Antarctica, Felicity Aston knows better than anyone how to survive on the ice. Now she tells Alex Honnold how her latest expedition unlocked new truths about climate...Show More
4) To save the Amazon, an explorer studies dolphins
The Amazon is the world’s strongest barrier against climate change — and few of its creatures are more important than the beautiful pink river dolphin. 2024 Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Y...Show More
5) The secrets of a uniquely vibrant reef
Marine biologist Ben Fitzpatrick has spent decades protecting the coastlines and coral reefs of Western Australia. Today he joins Alex Honnold to talk about his ongoing work to conserve one of the oce...Show More
6) Conservationists return with a message of hope
Wildlife photographers Cristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen tell Alex Honnold how they’re using storytelling to inspire a new generation of conservationists.
7) To ease thirst, she pulls water from the air
When her country was stricken by drought, Kenyan entrepreneur Beth Koigi developed a machine that uses condensation to produce water. She tells Alex Honnold how this technology can reduce water scarc...Show More
8) “Her Deepness” returns to discuss the future of the sea
Since she last spoke to Alex Honnold in 2021, legendary explorer Sylvia Earle has made great progress in her efforts to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030. Now she’s back to explain how Mission...Show More
9) To preserve the Andes, he’s planted millions of trees
Biologist Constantino Aucca Chutas has spent two decades coordinating a continent-wide tree planting effort in South America. He joins Alex Honnold to explain how he’s preserving this magnificent land...Show More
10) Using tradition to make clothing sustainably
Fashion touches every person on Earth. Denica Riadini-Flesch, an Indonesian entrepreneur, tells Alex Honnold how she’s reimagining it as a force for good.