Episodes

  • Orbital Sunrise
    Aug 26 2021

    John Green reviews something he's never seen and never will: an orbital sunrise.

    This episode marks the end of our summer miniseries. You can buy a copy of The Anthropocene Reviewed book online or at your local bookstore: https://anthropocenereviewedbook.com/ Thank you again for your tremendous support.

    Episode art by Nadim Silverman.

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    23 mins
  • Ginkgo Biloba
    Jun 30 2021

    John Green reviews a particular Ginkgo biloba tree.

    The Anthropocene Reviewed book is out now and is a #1 New York Times Bestseller! The San Francisco Chronicle called it the perfect book for "whenever you need a reminder of what it is to feel small and human in the best possible way."

    Order a copy online or at your local bookstore: anthropocenereviewedbook.com

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    28 mins
  • Icelandic Hot Dog Stand and Signing Your Name 250,000 Times
    May 18 2021

    John Green reviews an Icelandic hot dog stand and the act of signing your name 250,000 times in a four-month period.

    The Anthropocene Reviewed book is out now! The San Francisco Chronicle called it the perfect book for "whenever you need a reminder of what it is to feel small and human in the best possible way."

    Order a copy online or at your local bookstore: anthropocenereviewedbook.com

    John is on (virtual) tour this week to celebrate the book release. For more information and tickets: johngreenbooks.com/appearances

    A fan-made web site that allows readers of The Anthropocene Reviewed to share where each copy ends up: theanthropocenereviewed.com

    Episode art by Nadim Silverman.

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    26 mins
  • Penguins of Madagascar and the Smallpox Vaccine
    Apr 29 2021

    Preorder The Anthropocene Reviewed book, out May 18, 2021: https://sites.prh.com/anthropocenereviewedbook

    Join John Green and special guests on the The Anthropocene Reviewed virtual book tour! Each ticket purchased will grant access to the respective live event and include a signed copy of The Anthropocene Reviewed. Ticket links and more information at http://www.johngreenbooks.com/appearances.

    Tour dates:
    Monday, May 17th at 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET
    Northeast Event in partnership with The Wilbur Theatre
    With special guest Clint Smith

    Tuesday May 18th at 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET
    Western Event
    With special guest Sarah Green

    Wednesday, May 19th at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET
    Southern Event
    With special guest Hank Green

    Saturday, May 22nd at 1:00 PM CT / 2:00 PM ET
    Midwest Event
    With special guest Ashley C. Ford

    For every ticket purchased, $2 will be donated to Partners In Health. $1 is included in the ticket price, and my publisher Dutton will match every $1.

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    27 mins
  • Plague
    Sep 24 2020

    John Green reviews historical outbreaks of bubonic and pneumonic plague.

    The Anthropocene Reviewed book will be released on May 18, 2021 and is available for preorder now.

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    24 mins
  • The Anthropocene Reviewed, Reviewed
    Aug 27 2020

    John Green reviews the podcast The Anthropocene Reviewed.

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    23 mins
  • Mortification and Civilization
    Jul 30 2020

    John Green reviews mortification and civilization.

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    27 mins
  • Seventeen Listener Suggestions, Reviewed
    Jun 25 2020

    John Green reviews seventeen--that’s right, seventeen--topics suggested by listeners who emailed him at anthropocenereviewed at gmail dot com.

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    21 mins