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 podcast about problems; it’s a podcast about solutions.
From rewilding entire landscapes to turning the tide on ocean pollution, we highlight the work of those who are reshaping what’s possible. Featuring intimate conversations with National Geographic Explorer Steve Boyes, chemical biologist Rosa Vásquez Espinoza, broadcaster Bertie Gregory and CEO of the National Geographic Society Jill Tiefenthaler. Planet Visionaries is an inspiring testament to human ingenuity in the face of immense challenges.
Join us to hear how a new generation of visionaries is building a healthier, more sustainable world for us all.
Planet Visionaries is a podcast in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, and a Sony Music Podcasts production.
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Planet Visionaries – Ep 01: Exploring the Amazon’s Hidden Worlds with Tom Peschak
Saison 6 · Épisode 1
mardi 22 septembre 2026 • Durée 27:52
In this episode of Planet Visionaries, a landmark podcast series in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, host Alex Honnold speaks with National Geographic Explorer and photographer Tom
Peschak, who documented 396 days crossing the Amazon basin as part of the Rolex and National Geographic Perpetual Planet Amazon Expedition.
For nearly a century, Rolex has supported pioneering explorers. Over time, the company has moved from championing exploration for the sake of discovery to protecting the planet. Through the Perpetual Planet Initiative, Rolex stands alongside the inspiring people who are dedicated to building a better future for all life on Earth.
Credits:
Personal photographs provided by Tom Peschak. Video by Otto Amazon Expedition images courtesy of
the National Geographic Society and the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative.
Thanks also to the scientists featured in the expedition, including Fernando Trujillo, Jimena Valderrama, Mariana Pasqualini Nafrías, Angelo Bernardino, and the Andean mountaineering teams who supported the high-altitude research.
Theme and score by Kara Talve for Bleeding Fingers Music, produced by Russell Emanuel.
Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow @sonypodcasts.
Thank you to On Air Presents. for their creative, branding and marketing support.
Planet Visionaries is a podcast in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, and a Sony Music Podcasts production.
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Planet Visionaries - Ep 20: Stories of Hope, Science and Action
Saison 5 · Épisode 20
mardi 5 mai 2026 • Durée 31:31
Throughout Season 5 of Planet Visionaries, a landmark podcast series in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, host Alex Honnold has spoken with extraordinary people leading innovation in conservation, science and technology. In this episode, he revisits the most powerful moments—from Miranda Wang who transforms previously unrecyclable plastics into high-value materials to Kris Tompkins who is restoring vast South America ecosystems. These stories bridge the gap between scientific innovation and the human spirit, proving that protecting our planet is entirely possible when passion meets action.
Whether you’re discovering the series for the first time or have been with us all season, this episode captures the spirit of Planet Visionaries: that protecting our planet is entirely possible.
For nearly a century, Rolex has supported pioneering explorers. Over time, the company has moved from championing exploration for the sake of discovery to protecting the planet. Through the Perpetual Planet Initiative, Rolex stands alongside the inspiring people who are dedicated to building a better future for all life on Earth.
Credits:
Photographs and footage credits:
National Geographic; Tompkins Foundation, Rewilding Argentina, Rewilding Chile; AmberCycle, Novoloop; SeaLegacy; The Solutions Project; CETI; KaraSolar; Sanku; Canada's National Arts Centre; Lightspring Solar; The Honnold Foundation; NeuroRestore; Mission Blue and Noe Langronier for Coral Gardens; Lianna Nixon Photography; Ocean Discovery League images courtesy of Susan Poulton; Oceancensus.
Also huge thanks to all of the guests below for providing images:
Pablo Borboroglu, Bertie Gregory, Kris Tompkins, Miranda Wang, Shay Sethi, Alice Eady, Malaika Vaz, Paul Nicklen, Cristina Mittermeier, Mark Ruffalo, Gloria Walton, David Gruber, Oliver Utne, Felix Brooks-church, Ben Mirin, Xiye Bastida, Joseph McNeil, Gregoire Courtine, Jocelyne Bloch, Titouan Bernicot, Sylvia Earle, Fernando Trujillo, David Doubilet, Jennifer Hayes, Allison Fong, Andrew Thurber, Sheena Talma and Katy Croff Bell.
To find out more about the Rolex and National Geographic Perpetual Planet Ocean Expeditions
Theme and score by Kara Talve for Bleeding Fingers Music, produced by Russell Emanuel.
Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow @sonypodcasts.
Thank you to On Air Presents. for their creative, branding and marketing support.
Planet Visionaries is a podcast in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, and a Sony Music Podcasts production.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Planet Visionaries – Ep 19: Deep-ocean discovery with Sheena Talma and Katy Croff Bell
Planet Visionaries – Ep 18: The Hidden Ocean with Andrew Thurber and Allison Fong
Saison 5 · Épisode 18
mardi 21 avril 2026 • Durée 30:22
In this episode of Planet Visionaries, a landmark podcast series in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, host Alex Honnold speaks with marine biologist Andrew Thurber and microbial oceanographer Allison Fong, who are National Geographic Explorers and key members of the Rolex and National Geographic Perpetual Planet Ocean Expeditions. Thurber studies how deep-sea microbes regulate carbon and methane, while Fong explores how polar microbes underpin fragile ecosystems.
Together they reveal how microscopic life quietly shapes the stability of our
planet.
For nearly a century, Rolex has supported pioneering explorers. Over time, the company has moved from championing exploration for the sake of discovery to protecting the planet. Through the Perpetual Planet Initiative, Rolex stands alongside the inspiring people who are dedicated to building a better future for all life on Earth.
Credits:
Stills and footage courtesy: Andrew Thurber, Allison Fong and Lianna Nixon
Photography: www.liannanixon.com
To find out more about Feel Think Studios and the Rolex and National Geographic Perpetual Planet Ocean Expeditions
Theme and score by Kara Talve for Bleeding Fingers Music, produced by Russell Emanuel.
Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow @sonypodcasts.
Thank you to On Air Presents. for their creative, branding and marketing support.
Planet Visionaries is a podcast in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, and a Sony Music Podcasts production.
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Planet Visionaries – Ep 17: A Life Underwater with David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes
Saison 5 · Épisode 17
mardi 14 avril 2026 • Durée 28:24
In this episode of Planet Visionaries, a landmark podcast series in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, host Alex Honnold speaks with National Geographic photographer and Rolex Testimonee, David Doubilet, and marine biologist Jennifer Hayes about the decades they have spent capturing the wonder of the ocean. They share stories from iconic dives and reflect on the evolution of their work from pure exploration to vital conservation. This discussion dives into how powerful imagery can inspire connection, responsibility and action.
For nearly a century, Rolex has supported pioneering explorers. Over time, the company has moved from championing exploration for the sake of discovery to protecting the planet. Through the Perpetual Planet Initiative, Rolex stands alongside the inspiring people who are dedicated to building a better future for all life on Earth.
Credits:
Stills and footage courtesy: David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes
To find out more about David and Jennifer’s work
Theme and score by Kara Talve for Bleeding Fingers Music, produced by Russell Emanuel.
Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow @sonypodcasts.
Thank you to On Air Presents for their creative, branding and marketing support.
Planet Visionaries is a podcast in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, and a Sony Music Podcasts production.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Planet Visionaries – Ep 16: Fernando Trujillo on Protecting the Pink River Dolphins in the Amazon
Saison 5 · Épisode 16
mardi 7 avril 2026 • Durée 33:54
In this episode of Planet Visionaries, a landmark podcast series in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, host Alex Honnold talks with Fernando Trujillo, marine biologist and 2024 Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year, about protecting pink river dolphins in the Amazon and Orinoco basins. Trujillo highlights the challenges and solutions of Amazon conservation, sharing insights from decades of research on how these dolphins signal river health, the threats they face and why their protection benefits both ecosystems and local communities.
For nearly a century, Rolex has supported pioneering explorers. Over time, the company has moved from championing exploration for the sake of discovery to protecting the planet. Through the Perpetual Planet Initiative, Rolex stands alongside the inspiring people who are dedicated to building a better future for all life on Earth.
Credits:
Stills and footage courtesy: Fernando Trujillo
To find out more about Omacha Foundation
Theme and score by Kara Talve for Bleeding Fingers Music, produced by Russell Emanuel.
Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow @sonypodcasts.
Thank you to On Air Presents. For their creative, branding and marketing support.
Planet Visionaries is a podcast in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, and a Sony Music Podcasts production.
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Planet Visionaries – Ep 15: Two Generations of Ocean Explorers on Rebuilding the Sea
Saison 5 · Épisode 15
mardi 31 mars 2026 • Durée 25:00
In this episode of Planet Visionaries, a landmark podcast series in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, host Alex Honnold explores the future of ocean conservation with legendary marine biologist and founder of Mission Blue, Dr. Sylvia Earle, and Titouan Bernicot, founder of Coral Gardeners. The two Rolex Testimonees share insights on protecting marine ecosystems by blending science, technology and local culture to empower communities, discuss reef restoration and exchange ideas on how to inspire the next generation of ocean leaders.
For nearly a century, Rolex has supported explorers, evolving from celebrating discovery to advancing planetary protection. Through its Perpetual Planet Initiative, the company supports people dedicated to securing a better future for all life on Earth.
Credits:
Stills and footage courtesy: Sylvia Earle, Titouan Bernicot and Noe Langronier for Coral Gardeners
To find out more about Mission Blue and Coral Gardens
Theme and score by Kara Talve for Bleeding Fingers Music, produced by Russell Emanuel.
Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow @sonypodcasts.
Thank you to On Air Presents. for their creative, branding and marketing support.
Planet Visionaries is a podcast in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, and a Sony Music Podcasts production.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Planet Visionaries – Ep 14: Grégoire Courtine & Jocelyne Bloch on Restoring Movement After Paralysis
Saison 5 · Épisode 14
mardi 24 mars 2026 • Durée 34:42
In this episode of Planet Visionaries, a landmark podcast series in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, host Alex Honnold talks to neuroscientist and Rolex Awards Laureate Grégoire Courtine and neurosurgeon Jocelyne Bloch. Both are pioneers in neurotechnology, using their expertise to help paralyzed people walk again. They explain the groundbreaking science behind their implants and how communication between the brain and the spinal cord can be restored. This episode explores the power of perseverance, innovation and hope in redefining what is possible for recovery.
For nearly a century, Rolex has supported pioneering explorers. Over time, the company has moved from championing exploration for the sake of
discovery to protecting the planet. Through the Perpetual Planet Initiative,
Rolex stands alongside the inspiring people who are dedicated to building a better future for all life on Earth.
Credits:
Stills and footage courtesy: Grégoire Courtine & Jocelyne Bloch
Find out more about NeuroRestore
Theme and score by Kara Talve for Bleeding Fingers Music, produced by Russell Emanuel.
Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow @sonypodcasts.
Thank you to On Air Presents. for their creative, branding and marketing support.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Planet Visionaries – Ep 13: Standing Rock’s Wind Driven Future with Joe McNeil
Saison 5 · Épisode 13
mardi 17 mars 2026 • Durée 19:01
In this episode of Planet Visionaries, a landmark podcast series in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, host Alex Honnold sits down with Joe McNeil, CEO of Sage Development Authority of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. His mission is economic and deeply cultural: to restore long-term stability for the next generation of Lakota people by reclaiming control of their energy future through wind and solar projects designed to keep revenue and opportunity within the community, as well as reshaping land ownership.
For nearly a century, Rolex has supported pioneering explorers. Over time, the company has moved from championing exploration for the sake of discovery to protecting the planet. Through the Perpetual Planet Initiative, Rolex stands alongside the inspiring people who are dedicated to building a better future for all life on Earth.
Credits:
Stills and footage courtesy: Lightspring Solar and The Honnold Foundation.
Theme and score by Kara Talve for Bleeding Fingers Music, produced by Russell Emanuel.
Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow @sonypodcasts.
Thank you to On Air Presents. for their creative, branding and marketing support.
Planet Visionaries is a podcast in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, and a Sony Music Podcasts production.
Planet Visionaries is a podcast in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, and a Sony Music Podcasts production.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Planet Visionaries – Ep 12: Rooted in the Future with Xiye Bastida
Saison 5 · Épisode 12
mardi 17 février 2026 • Durée 20:57
In this episode of Planet Visionaries, a landmark podcast series in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, host Alex Honnold sits down with Indigenous environmental advocate Xiye Bastida. A global youth leader and co-founder of the Re-Earth Initiative who brings ancestral knowledge into modern climate action, she explains why hope, culture, and collective action are essential to protecting our planet.
For nearly a century, Rolex has supported pioneering explorers. Over time, the company has moved from championing exploration for the sake of discovery to protecting the planet. Through the Perpetual Planet Initiative, Rolex stands alongside the inspiring people who are dedicated to building a better future for all life on Earth.
Credits:
Stills and footage courtesy: Xiye Bastida
To find out more about the Re-Earth Initiative
Theme and score by Kara Talve for Bleeding Fingers Music, produced by Russell Emanuel.
Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow @sonypodcasts.
Thank you to On Air Presents. for their creative, branding and marketing support.
Planet Visionaries is a podcast in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, and a Sony Music Podcasts production.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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