Killer Earth
53 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsEarth is a scary place with all these tornadoes, hurricanes, tsunamis, volcanoes, and other natural disasters. Join us for raw and unfiltered conversations about this dangerous place we call home. Find us on Facebook, @KillerEarthPod on Twitter, and at @killerearthpodcast on Instagram. Send us your natural disaster stories to [email protected].
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Author and Naval Historian John Sherwood Part I
October 18, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBOn this episode of Killer Earth, V and Kat are joined by John Sherwood, Ph.D, naval historian and author of A Global Force for Good: Sea Services Humanitarian Operations in the Twenty-First Century. We dive into the history of the U.S. Navy's humanitarian involvement with natural disasters in Part One of this two-part interview. Read his book here: https://www.history.navy.mil/research/publications/publications-by-subject/global-force-for-good.html Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://...
The Tenerife Airport Disaster
October 04, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBHey guys! On this episode of Killer Earth, V and Kat explore the deadliest aviation accident in history. Buckle up because this one gets rough! Find us on Facebook, on Instagram @killerearthpodcast, on TikTok @killerearthpodcast, and on Twitter @KillerEarthPod. Please buy our merch so we can keep affording the good tequila. Shop our store at killereathpodcast.com. Thank you for listening and we love you all so much!
Komodo Dragons
August 26, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBHey guys! On this episode of Killer Earth, Kat does a deep dive into the world of the deadly Komodo dragon. She went to Bali recently and basically became one of them!
North Sentinel Island
June 12, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBWe're back!!!! On this episode of Killer Earth, Kat and Vanessa unpack the story of the mysterious island of North Sentinel and the murderous people who inhabit it. Find us on Facebook, on Instagram @killerearthpodcast, on TikTok @killerearthpodcast, and on Twitter @KillerEarthPod. Please buy our merch so we can keep affording the good tequila. Shop our store at killereathpodcast.com. Thank you for listening and we love you all so much!
Deadly Static Electricity
July 22, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBHey everybody! On this episode of Killer Earth, Kat and Vanessa delve into the confusing and scary world of something we all live with - static electricity. That thing that shocks you when you least expect it can actually be deadly - Killer Earth-level deadly (survival tip - never EVER get on a blimp). Find us on Facebook, on Instagram @killerearthpodcast, on TikTok @killerearthpodcast, and on Twitter @KillerEarthPod. Please buy our merch so we can keep affording the good tequila. Sh...
Deadly Static Electricity
July 22, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBHey everybody! On this episode of Killer Earth, Kat and Vanessa delve into the confusing and scary world of something we all live with - static electricity. That thing that shocks you when you least expect it can actually be deadly - Killer Earth-level deadly (survival tip - never EVER get on a blimp). Find us on Facebook, on Instagram @killerearthpodcast, on TikTok @killerearthpodcast, and on Twitter @KillerEarthPod. Please buy our merch so we can keep affording the good tequila. Sh...
Hippos 2.0
May 12, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBOh hey there! On this episode of Killer Earth, Kat and Vanessa take a shallow water dive into the murderous and mysterious life of the hippo. This is a re-recorded episode! We had some technical issues while recording the original episode and decided it was best to release a fresh record. Find us on Facebook, on Instagram @killerearthpodcast, on TikTok @killerearthpodcast, and on Twitter @KillerEarthPod. Please buy our merch so we can keep affording the good tequila. Shop our store a...
Hippos
May 11, 2022 04:00 - 2 hours - 88.8 MBOh hey there! On this episode of Killer Earth, Kat and Vanessa take a shallow water dive into the murderous and mysterious life of the hippo. We recorded this episode on Cinco de Mayo so the wheels come off a bit but in a good way of course. ***Important disclaimer: Kat had some mic issues and her audio isn't as crisp and clear as it normally is but it won't happen again, we promise! Find us on Facebook, on Instagram @killerearthpodcast, on TikTok @killerearthpodcast, and on Twitter...
The 1923 Great Kantō Earthquake
April 11, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBHey hey hey friends! On this episode of Killer Earth, Kat and Vanessa discuss the devastating Great Kantō Earthquake of 1923. It's also Kat's birthday episode and we get into her night out enjoying some questionable live music as well as past Kat birthday celebrations and random movies we used to watch. Find us on Facebook, on Instagram @killerearthpodcast, on TikTok @killerearthpodcast, and on Twitter @KillerEarthPod. Please buy our merch so we can keep affording the good vodka. Sho...
Kat's Sister Almost Died From Altitude Sickness
March 15, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBSurvivor ALERT!!! On this episode of Killer Earth, Kat's sister Lauren tells us the crazy story about how she became extremely ill with altitude sickness on a hiking trip in New Mexico last year. There is some super important survival info in here, so listen up! Find us on Facebook, on Instagram @killerearthpodcast, on TikTok @killerearthpodcast, and on Twitter @KillerEarthPod. Please buy our merch so we can keep affording the good vodka. Shop our store at killereathpodcast.com. Than...
Kat's Sister Almost Died From Altitude Sickness
March 15, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBSurvivor ALERT!!! On this episode of Killer Earth, Kat's sister Lauren tells us the crazy story about how she became extremely ill with altitude sickness on a hiking trip in New Mexico last year. There is some super important survival info in here, so listen up! Find us on Facebook, on Instagram @killerearthpodcast, on TikTok @killerearthpodcast, and on Twitter @KillerEarthPod. Please buy our merch so we can keep affording the good vodka. Shop our store at killereathpodcast.com. Than...
Sneaker Waves
March 09, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBHola amigos! On this episode of Killer Earth, Kat and Vanessa discuss the phenomenon of sneaker waves and the unsuspecting beachgoers who have succumbed to them. Find us on Facebook, on Instagram @killerearthpodcast, on TikTok @killerearthpodcast, and on Twitter @KillerEarthPod. Please buy our merch so we can keep affording the good vodka. Shop our store at killereathpodcast.com. Thank you and we love you all!
Lake Nyos
February 07, 2022 16:00 - 2 hours - 86.8 MBWe're back!!! We didn't break up or die. We just didn't get our shit together to get new episodes up until now. On this comeback episode of Killer Earth, Kat and Vanessa discuss the deadliest lake in the world, Cameroon's Lake Nyos. Did you know a lake can kill you just by being near it? Neither did we! Find us on Facebook, on Instagram @killerearthpodcast, on TikTok @killerearthpodcast, and on Twitter @KillerEarthPod. Please buy our merch so we can keep affording the good tequila. Shop...
Lake Nyos
February 07, 2022 16:00 - 2 hours - 86.8 MBWe're back!!! We didn't break up or die. We just didn't get our shit together to get new episodes up until now. On this comeback episode of Killer Earth, Kat and Vanessa discuss the deadliest lake in the world, Cameroon's Lake Nyos. Did you know a lake can kill you just by being near it? Neither did we! Find us on Facebook, on Instagram @killerearthpodcast, on TikTok @killerearthpodcast, and on Twitter @KillerEarthPod. Please buy our merch so we can keep affording the good tequila. Shop...
The Deadly Geysers of Yellowstone
September 16, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBHey guys! This week, the drinks are flowing as Kat and Vanessa discuss the death tubs of Yellowstone - technically known as geysers or thermal springs. Prepare to be amazed by even more mounting evidence that national parks are trash and you shouldn't go to them ever. Also, do NOT take a shot every time Vanessa gets pissed about something or someone during this episode. You will not live to see another day. Find us on Facebook, on Instagram @killerearthpodcast, on TikTok @killerearthpod...
The 1970 Huascarán Debris Avalanche
August 06, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBWe're BACK!! Sorry guys, we just needed a couple months to.....pretty much do what we normally do. But you know how it is. On this episode of Killer Earth, Kat and Vanessa get into the deadliest avalanche in human history - the Huascarán debris avalanche of 1970. If you don't trust clowns but you do trust Jesus, you might reconsider after this episode. Just saying. Find us on Instagram at @killerearthpodcast, TikTok @killerearthpodcast, and Facebook. We're also on Twitter but nobody care...
The 1970 Huascarán Debris Avalanche
August 06, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBWe're BACK!! Sorry guys, we just needed a couple months to.....pretty much do what we normally do. But you know how it is. On this episode of Killer Earth, Kat and Vanessa get into the deadliest avalanche in human history - the Huascarán debris avalanche of 1970. If you don't trust clowns but you do trust Jesus, you might reconsider after this episode. Just saying. Find us on Instagram at @killerearthpodcast, TikTok @killerearthpodcast, and Facebook. We're also on Twitter but nobody care...
Dangerous Crevasses
May 29, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBThis week, Kat and Vanessa discuss crevasse survival stories. Find us on Facebook, on Instagram @killerearthpodcast, on Twitter @KillerEarthPod, and on TikTok @killerearthpodcast. Email your survival stories to [email protected].
Dangerous Crevasses
May 29, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBThis week, Kat and Vanessa discuss crevasse survival stories. Find us on Facebook, on Instagram @killerearthpodcast, on Twitter @KillerEarthPod, and on TikTok @killerearthpodcast. Email your survival stories to [email protected].
The 2011 Tōhoku Tsunami
May 25, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBKat and Vanessa take a deep dive into the March 2011 Tōhoku tsunami that devastated northeastern Japan. Find us on Facebook, on Instagram @killerearthpodcast, on Twitter @KillerEarthPod, and on TikTok @killerearthpodcast. Email your survival stories to [email protected].
The 2011 Tōhoku Tsunami
May 25, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBKat and Vanessa take a deep dive into the March 2011 Tōhoku tsunami that devastated northeastern Japan. Find us on Facebook, on Instagram @killerearthpodcast, on Twitter @KillerEarthPod, and on TikTok @killerearthpodcast. Email your survival stories to [email protected].
Mount St. Helens
May 18, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBOn the 41st anniversary of the eruption of Washington's Mount St. Helens, Kat and Vanessa discuss the victims and the survivors of the most destructive volcano in United States history. Find us on Facebook, on Instagram @killerearthpodcast, on Twitter @KillerEarthPod, and on TikTok at @killerearthpodcast. Email your survival stories, thoughts, hopes, dreams, or feedback to [email protected]. We love you all!
Mount St. Helens
May 18, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBOn the 41st anniversary of the eruption of Washington's Mount St. Helens, Kat and Vanessa discuss the victims and the survivors of the most destructive volcano in United States history. Find us on Facebook, on Instagram @killerearthpodcast, on Twitter @KillerEarthPod, and on TikTok at @killerearthpodcast. Email your survival stories, thoughts, hopes, dreams, or feedback to [email protected]. We love you all!
Half Dome Hike
April 26, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBIn this week's episode, Kat and Vanessa discuss the deadly Half Dome Hike in California's Yosemite National Park. Also special thanks to Kat's husband, Sam, for explaining some boat stuff to us and Lola, Vanessa's child, for making the most noise she possibly could with her Legos and assorted toys during the recording of this episode. Find us on Twitter @KillerEarthPod, on Instagram @killerearthpodcast, on Facebook, and on TikTok @killerearthpodcast.
Half Dome Hike
April 26, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBIn this week's episode, Kat and Vanessa discuss the deadly Half Dome Hike in California's Yosemite National Park. Also special thanks to Kat's husband, Sam, for explaining some boat stuff to us and Lola, Vanessa's child, for making the most noise she possibly could with her Legos and assorted toys during the recording of this episode. Find us on Twitter @KillerEarthPod, on Instagram @killerearthpodcast, on Facebook, and on TikTok @killerearthpodcast.
The Nile
April 05, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBThis week, Kat and Vanessa discuss the longest river in the world, The Nile, and all of the murderous creatures lurking beneath its surface and on its shores. Find us on Facebook, on Instagram @killerearthpodcast, and on Twitter @KillerEarthPod. We have a TikTok now! @killerearthpodcast Email us your thoughts, feelings, hopes, dreams, problems, or nature fetishes at [email protected]. We love you all and thank you for your support!
The Nile
April 05, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBThis week, Kat and Vanessa discuss the longest river in the world, The Nile, and all of the murderous creatures lurking beneath its surface and on its shores. Find us on Facebook, on Instagram @killerearthpodcast, and on Twitter @KillerEarthPod. We have a TikTok now! @killerearthpodcast Email us your thoughts, feelings, hopes, dreams, problems, or nature fetishes at [email protected]. We love you all and thank you for your support!
The 1964 Alaska Earthquake
March 02, 2021 02:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBKat and Vanessa chat about the 1964 Alaska earthquake, the second largest earthquake in recorded history. We have a website now! Find us at killerearthpodcast.com. We are also on Facebook, @killerearthpodcast on Instagram, and @KillerEarthPod on Twitter. We love you all and please email us your survivor stories at [email protected]!
The 1964 Alaska Earthquake
March 02, 2021 02:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBKat and Vanessa chat about the 1964 Alaska earthquake, the second largest earthquake in recorded history. We have a website now! Find us at killerearthpodcast.com. We are also on Facebook, @killerearthpodcast on Instagram, and @KillerEarthPod on Twitter. We love you all and please email us your survivor stories at [email protected]!
Locusts
February 10, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBKat and Vanessa discuss a crazy hatching of locusts that devastated sections of the Great Plains in the 1800s. They also talk about the recent Big Sur landslide and Kat's super hot mugshot. Are you a survivor of a natural disaster or animal attack? We want to hear from you! Email your story to [email protected]. Find us on Facebook, @killerearthpodcast on Instagram, and @KillerEarthPod on Twitter.
Locusts
February 10, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBKat and Vanessa discuss a crazy hatching of locusts that devastated sections of the Great Plains in the 1800s. They also talk about the recent Big Sur landslide and Kat's super hot mugshot. Are you a survivor of a natural disaster or animal attack? We want to hear from you! Email your story to [email protected]. Find us on Facebook, @killerearthpodcast on Instagram, and @KillerEarthPod on Twitter.
The Sichuan Landslide
January 26, 2021 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBLet's get into it. On this week's episode, Kat and Vanessa discuss China's devastating 2017 landslide in Diexi Town, Sichuan Province. We want to hear your survivor stories! Send them to [email protected]. You can also find us on Facebook, @killerearthpodcast on Instagram, and @KillerEarthPod on Twitter. Landslide sound clip from zapsplat.com.
The Sichuan Landslide
January 26, 2021 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBLet's get into it. On this week's episode, Kat and Vanessa discuss China's devastating 2017 landslide in Diexi Town, Sichuan Province. We want to hear your survivor stories! Send them to [email protected]. You can also find us on Facebook, @killerearthpodcast on Instagram, and @KillerEarthPod on Twitter. Landslide sound clip from zapsplat.com.
Quicksand
January 16, 2021 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBOn this episode of Killer Earth, Kat and Vanessa discuss the sneaky but deadly Q U I C K S A N D. Do you have a survivor story? Email us at [email protected]! You can also find us on Facebook, @killerearthpodcast on Instagram, and @KillerEarthPod on Twitter.
Quicksand
January 16, 2021 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBOn this episode of Killer Earth, Kat and Vanessa discuss the sneaky but deadly Q U I C K S A N D. Do you have a survivor story? Email us at [email protected]! You can also find us on Facebook, @killerearthpodcast on Instagram, and @KillerEarthPod on Twitter.
Hurricane Sandy
January 06, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBKat and Vanessa cover the largest Atlantic hurricane in history, 2012's Hurricane Sandy. Find us on Facebook, @killerearthpodcast on Instagram, and @KillerEarthPod on Twitter. Email us your natural disaster and animal attack survival stories at [email protected].
Hurricane Sandy
January 06, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBKat and Vanessa cover the largest Atlantic hurricane in history, 2012's Hurricane Sandy. Find us on Facebook, @killerearthpodcast on Instagram, and @KillerEarthPod on Twitter. Email us your natural disaster and animal attack survival stories at [email protected].
The Angels Landing Trail
December 30, 2020 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBKat and Vanessa cover the treacherous Angels Landing trail in Utah's Zion National Park. Find us on Facebook, @killerearthpodcast on Instagram, and @KillerEarthPod on Twitter. Email us your natural disaster and animal attack survival stories at [email protected].
The Angels Landing Trail
December 30, 2020 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBKat and Vanessa cover the treacherous Angels Landing trail in Utah's Zion National Park. Find us on Facebook, @killerearthpodcast on Instagram, and @KillerEarthPod on Twitter. Email us your natural disaster and animal attack survival stories at [email protected].
Box Jellyfish: Part II
December 22, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBKat and Vanessa hear Dana Kelly Gillan's survival story about the time she was attacked by an Australian box jellyfish off the coast of North Carolina. Send your natural disaster and dangerous creature survival stories to [email protected]. Find us on Facebook, @killerearthpodcast on Instagram, and @KillerEarthPod on Twitter.
Box Jellyfish: Part II
December 22, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBKat and Vanessa hear Dana Kelly Gillan's survival story about the time she was attacked by an Australian box jellyfish off the coast of North Carolina. Send your natural disaster and dangerous creature survival stories to [email protected]. Find us on Facebook, @killerearthpodcast on Instagram, and @KillerEarthPod on Twitter.
Box Jellyfish: Part I
December 16, 2020 18:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBKat and Vanessa discuss the deadliest sea creature in the world, the box jellyfish. Find us on Facebook, @killerearthpodcast on Instagram, and @KillerEarthPod on Twitter. Email us your natural disaster and animal attack survival stories at [email protected]. Sound sourced from zapsplat.com.
Box Jellyfish: Part I
December 16, 2020 18:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBKat and Vanessa discuss the deadliest sea creature in the world, the box jellyfish. Find us on Facebook, @killerearthpodcast on Instagram, and @KillerEarthPod on Twitter. Email us your natural disaster and animal attack survival stories at [email protected]. Sound sourced from zapsplat.com.
The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: Part II
December 11, 2020 12:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBKat and Vanessa speak with Chris Pothaar and hear his incredible tsunami survival story. Find us on Facebook, @killerearthpodcast on Instagram, and @KillerEarthPod on Twitter. Email us your natural disaster and animal attack survival stories at [email protected]. Sound sourced from zapsplat.com.
The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: Part II
December 11, 2020 12:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBKat and Vanessa speak with Chris Pothaar and hear his incredible tsunami survival story. Find us on Facebook, @killerearthpodcast on Instagram, and @KillerEarthPod on Twitter. Email us your natural disaster and animal attack survival stories at [email protected]. Sound sourced from zapsplat.com.
The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: Part I
December 09, 2020 03:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBKat and Vanessa cover the details of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. Find us on Facebook, @killerearthpodcast on Instagram, and @KillerEarthPod on Twitter. Email us your natural disaster and animal attack survival stories at [email protected]. Sound sourced from zapsplat.com.
The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: Part I
December 09, 2020 03:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBKat and Vanessa cover the details of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. Find us on Facebook, @killerearthpodcast on Instagram, and @KillerEarthPod on Twitter. Email us your natural disaster and animal attack survival stories at [email protected]. Sound sourced from zapsplat.com.
Deadly Lightning Strikes and the History of Florida Shark Attacks
December 04, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBOn today's episode, Kat and Vanessa cover deadly lightning strikes throughout history as well as the history of shark attacks in the shark attack capital of the world, Florida. They also hear from Kat's friend Ludo Frichment, a lightning strike survivor. Find us on Facebook, @killerearthpodcast on Instagram, and @KillerEarthPod on Twitter. Send your natural disaster survival stories to [email protected].
The 1960 Valdivia Earthquake and the 2015 India-Pakistan Heatwave
December 01, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBKat and Vanessa cover the 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Chile and the 2015 heatwave that hit India and Pakistan. Find us on Facebook, @killerearthpodcast on Instagram, and @KillerEarthPod on Twitter. Email us your natural disaster survival stories at [email protected].
The 1960 Valdivia Earthquake and the 2015 India-Pakistan Heatwave
December 01, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBKat and Vanessa cover the 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Chile and the 2015 heatwave that hit India and Pakistan. Find us on Facebook, @killerearthpodcast on Instagram, and @KillerEarthPod on Twitter. Email us your natural disaster survival stories at [email protected].