Where Past Meets Planet

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.

  1. May 27

    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!

    1h 11m

  2. May 6

    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 !

    1h 39m

  3. Apr 22

    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!

    1h 38m

  4. Apr 8

    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!

    2h 15m

  5. Mar 18

    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

    1h 38m

  6. Feb 25

    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

    1h 34m

  7. Feb 11

    Episode 26: Lichen & Catherine Howard

    TW: this episode contains mentions of child sexual abuse Hello 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!

    1h 22m

  8. Jan 28

    Episode 25: Great Blue Herons & Anne of Cleves

    Welcome to episode 25 where Maddie has had a doozy of a few weeks, but at least she doesn't have to pay for ambulances! After discussing the snow in Arkansas (how much was it in the end??) KT gets into it about Great Blue Herons, otherwise known as skinny dinosaurs! Then Maddie defends the 4th Tudor Queen, Anne of Cleves, from her historical misalignment as The Ugly One! New episodes every other Wednesday! Follow us on Instagram and YouTube @WherePastMeetsPlanet

    1h 42m
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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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  • Creator
    KT Maxwell, Maddie Whipple
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 KT Maxwell, Maddie Whipple
  • Show Website
    Where Past Meets Planet