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by KT Maxwell, Maddie Whipple
Ever want to learn about history and earth sciences all in one place but in a way that's not boring? Do you feel like it's your civic duty to be educated but have a short attention span due to social media brain rot or other ailments of our generation? Well, same here! Join us as we attempt to figure out where the past meets the planet. New episodes every other Wednesday.
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- 1 weeks ago1h 33m
Episode 31: El Niño & The Pictish Beast
It's KT's birthday episode!!! To celebrate our lauded athlete, she's decided to clap back at several male TikTokers who think they can just throw around the term "Super El Niño" with reckless abandon. Not so fast, dweebs, KT is on the case with the first part of her El Niño/La Niña series. Then, to further celebrate, Maddie brings us the story of the Pictish Beast who is just a funny lil guy!! Join us every other Wednesday(ish) for new episodes!
- 3 weeks ago1h 11m
Shared Braincell 5: The 1815 Eruption of Mount Tambora & the Year Without Summer
Beware: mountain that looks like mountain but causes earthquakes might actually be volcano. Additional warning: if your crops are failing, it might be the 60 megatons of sulfur in the atmosphere! Find out why by listening to KT and Maddie discuss the science and the history of Mount Tambora as they pass one braincell back and forth!
- May 6, 20261h 39m
Episode 30: Glue is Horses & Hildegard von Bingen
Happy episode 30 and buckle up folks, it's gonna be a bumpy ride! After battling it out with both technical issues and Maddie's hangxiety, KT discusses how glue is (or, more accurately, used to be) horses, but don't talk to her about gelatin, she's not ready for that conversation. Then Maddie brings us into the world of Catholic mysticism with the story of Hildegard von Bingen and her visions which we are partly scared of and partly can really get on board with. Listen every other Wednesday and follow us on YouTube and Instagram @WherePastMeetsPlanet !
- Apr 22, 20261h 38m
Episode 29: Dire Wolves & The Library of Alexandria
The moral of today's yapping is that both KT and Maddie apologize mid-puke, KT has never resisted the siren song of a fireball shot, and neither of us will ever stop talking about American Girl Dolls. After discussing such pressing matters, KT teaches us all about dire wolves, who are so not back, unless you only care about looks! Then Maddie tells the story of the Library of Alexandria and how it was maybe destroyed? Or maybe it wasn't, we don't really know!
- Apr 8, 20262h 15m
28: Swamps (With Amanda) & The Blue People of Kentucky (Not Smurfs)
Strap in for a long one today folks! We have our first guest! KT's friend and colleague Amanda is joining us today to talk SWAMPS! And it doesn't end there, this week Maddie tells us about a family with blue skin.. and not in a blue man group kind of way..Follow us on Instagram and watch us on YouTube @WherePastMeetsPlanet !New episodes every other Wednesday!
- Mar 18, 20261h 37m
Shared Braincell Episode 4: Yellowstone National Park
Hi we're here to warn you about the dangers of alcohol (again)! This week after some pressing notes (aioli, Suddenly Amish, etc.) KT and Maddie pass their braincell back and forth across the Atlantic to bring you the story of Yellowstone National Park and all of its lions, geysers, and bears (oh my!)Join us every other Wednesday for new episodes and follow us on Instagram and YouTube @WherePastMeetsPlanet
- Feb 25, 20261h 34m
27: Western Chicken Turtles & Katherine Parr
Welcome to Past Meets Planet, which should be unofficially sponsored by the Finch app! After KT tells us her ins and outs of the year, she discusses the Western Chicken Turtle and a bit about the scientific process of collecting information (or lack thereof in the case of these guys!) and then Maddie tells us the tale of the last Tudor Queen, Katherine Parr, who finally outlived Henry VIII (celebrations encouraged!) Join us every other Wednesday for new episodes and follow us on Instagram and YouTube @WherePastMeetsPlanet
- Feb 11, 20261h 21m
Episode 26: Lichen & Catherine Howard
TW: this episode contains mentions of child sexual abuseHello and welcome to KT's return to hangovers! After discussing their various ailments (what is new at this point?) KT tells us the story of famous they/them of the animal kingdom, lichen! Then Maddie discusses part 5 of 6 of her series on the Tudor Queens with the story of Catherine Howard.Follow us on YouTube and Instagram @WherePastMeetsPlanet!New episodes every other Wednesday!
About Where Past Meets Planet
Ever want to learn about history and earth sciences all in one place but in a way that's not boring? Do you feel like it's your civic duty to be educated but have a short attention span due to social media brain rot or other ailments of our generation? Well, same here! Join us as we attempt to figure out where the past meets the planet. New episodes every other Wednesday.
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