KT Maxwell, Maddie Whipple

Where Past Meets Planet

Education EN ↓ 37 episodes

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.

Author

KT Maxwell, Maddie Whipple

Category

Education

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Latest episode

Jul 1, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 12: Giant Crystal Cave and William Shakespeare 12.03.2025

Welcome back to Where Past Meets Planet where, for the Lenten season, we're giving up many things: crying, pots and pans, salad, etc! Today KT tells us about the giant crystal cave in Mexico and the Pulpí Geode in Spain, and then Maddie explains what we do (and mostly what we don't) know about William Shakespeare! Join us every other Wednesday for new episodes! Follow us on Instagram @wherepastmee...

Episode 11: Saturation Diving and Medieval Daily Life 26.02.2025

In episode 11, we're locked in with props and everything! KT tells us about saturation diving and the story of Chris Lemons, the inspiration for the documentary and new movie One Last Breath. Then Maddie tells us about what it was like to live during the Middle Ages, Eau de Pís and all! New episodes every other Wednesday! Follow us on Instagram @wherepastmeetsplanet

Episode 10: The Doomsday Clock and Navajo Code Talkers 12.02.2025

Welcome back to episode 10 where we're fulfilling our contractual obligation to remain sleepy. Today we talk about corgis, the best night of KT's life, and anxiety! Then, speaking of anxiety, KT tells us about the Doomsday Clock and she has opinions on it! Then Maddie talks about the legacy of Native American service in WWII and the Navajo Code Talkers. Join us every other Wednesday for new episod...

Episode 9: Volcanoes and The Voynich Manuscript 29.01.2025

Sleepy podcasters alert! Today we're tired, but that doesn't mean that KT has any lack of notes app submissions for us! Then KT talks about volcanoes and the science behind them, and Maddie details the mysterious Voynich Manuscript. New episodes every other Wednesday! Follow us on Instagram @wherepastmeetsplanet

Episode 8: Tide Pool Creatures and The Titanic 15.01.2025

We're baaaaaaaack! After a bit of a chaotic break, KT and Maddie are back in business and providing you with oversharing and some education on the side! This week KT reminisces on her trip to California with a discussion about tides, tide pools, and their creatures! Then Maddie talks about the most infamous shipwreck of all time (that definitely happened just like the movie) the Titanic! New episo...

Episode 7: Soil (part 2) and the First Thanksgiving 27.11.2024

Calling all notes app warriors: submit your best note to us, we can't survive solely on our own! This week, KT discusses soil erosion and how that affects, well, everything. Then Maddie brings us the real story of the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving! We're taking a break for holiday travel in December, but we'll see you next year!! Follow us on Instagram @wherepastmeetsplanet

Episode 6: Soil (part one) and Hedy Lamarr 13.11.2024

Join us today as KT scratches the surface (pun intended) on soil science and Maddie tells the story of late actress and inventor, Hedy Lamarr! New episodes every other Wednesday! Follow us on Instagram @wherepastmeetsplanet

Episode 5: Tar Pits and The Lemp Family 30.10.2024

On this episode of Where Past Meets Planet, KT and Maddie discuss why they cry at random things, among other topics. Join us as KT talks about the fossil treasure troves known as tar pits, and Maddie tells us the hauntingly sad story of the Lemp family. New episodes every other Wednesday! Follow us on Instagram @wherepastmeetsplanet

Episode 4: Bogs and The Basque Witch Trials 16.10.2024

From bog butter to toad searches, join us as KT discusses bogs and Maddie covers the Basque Witch Trials on this episode of Where Past Meets Planet! New episodes every other Wednesday! Follow us on Instagram @wherepastmeetsplanet

Episode 3: K2 and The Tower of London 02.10.2024

Happy Spooky Season! For our October episodes, we'll be getting a bit more creepy with our science and history. For the month's first episode, KT discusses K2, the second tallest mountain in the world, and Maddie brings us the story of the ultra-haunted Tower of London. New episodes every other Wednesday! Follow us on Instagram @wherepastmeetsplanet

Episode 2: Tectonic Plates & Chernobyl 18.09.2024

Come, settle in, have an evening thought with us as we discuss tectonic plates and the Chernobyl disaster in this episode of Where Past Meets Planet. New episodes every other Wednesday! Follow us on Instagram @wherepastmeetsplanet

Episode 1: The Mariana Trench & Sybil Ludington 04.09.2024

Welcome to Where Past Meets Planet! Today, we discuss the Mariana Trench and the legend of Sybil Ludington. Join us every other Wednesday for new episodes! Follow us on Instagram: @wherepastmeetsplanet

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