

Dear Hank & John
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Hosts John and Hank Green (authors and YouTubers) offer both humorous and heartfelt advice about life’s big and small questions. They bring their personal passions to each episode by sharing the week’s news from Mars (the planet) and AFC Wimbledon (the fourth-tier English football club).
Episodes
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May 15, 2024 • 41min
389: Dear Honk and Jane
Hank Green discusses holding umbrellas and the dilemma of a life-sized Shaq cutout. They ponder on humans being a superorganism and the mystery of espresso goop smell. Also, they contemplate starting sunscreen late, pet reactions to sneezes, and the potential Mars oxygen-rich past.

May 1, 2024 • 46min
388: Turtle the Moon
Topics discussed include ping pong balls as a liquid, the concept of free will, the nature of toothpaste, rare books, Applebees, worst accents, and the hypothetical scenario of Gamera hugging the moon. Hank and John Green provide entertaining answers to these quirky questions.

Apr 22, 2024 • 50min
387: Hard Pivot to Beef
Topics include audiobooks recommendations, relearning to chew, assigning letters to vitamins, dealing with fear of worms, and how gel fingernails work. Hank and John Green provide entertaining answers to these intriguing questions.

Apr 3, 2024 • 39min
386: Play Me Some More Fiddle
Topics include cat behavior, quitting Twitter, building a Lego house, displaced dirt by coffins, bouncing batteries, balancing socialization and personal time. Hosts Hank and John Green provide answers to these quirky questions.

Mar 20, 2024 • 46min
385: Duology
In this podcast, Hank and John Green answer quirky questions about sticker placement, convincing friends to join them in a wolf-and-bear enclosure, compasses in space, reducing judgmental attitudes, the economy, astronaut knowledge of low gravity on the moon, and more!

Mar 6, 2024 • 43min
384: A Martian Ocean
How to stop caring about others' opinions, shower smoke detectors, high school TB testing, washing eyes, solar sail navigation, humanity peeing an ocean, ridiculous Martian ocean filling, earwax diamonds, Mars mission dreams, and football woes are discussed in this entertaining podcast episode.

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Feb 21, 2024 • 55min
383: The College Freaktacular
Hank and John Green discuss college choices, survival tips, and the future of education. They share advice on navigating challenges, independence, and adulting. The conversation touches on the importance of access to information and choosing a career for positive impact. Plus, there's banter about sports, Mars geology, and the Project for Awesome event.

Feb 7, 2024 • 48min
382: Dental Spider-bots
In this episode, Hank and John Green discuss topics such as the existence of Godot, their beliefs about hell, receiving a care package from Olivia Rodrigo, why phone batteries don't last longer, advancements in wireless headphones, making art affordable and accessible, and the dental hygiene of superheroes like Spider-Man.

Jan 31, 2024 • 44min
381: Until Oblivion Hits
Hank and John Green discuss various topics including the announcement of the Turtles All The Way Down movie, the anatomy of the butt, humor and imperfection, seeking advice for substance abuse, saving lives, reflecting on being public online, and emotional involvement and future approach in sports.

Jan 10, 2024 • 50min
380: GreenChat 2024
The Green brothers discuss Tetris and the pursuit of high scores. They compare their storytelling style to popular podcasts and talk about the impact of social media. They discuss the concept of additive purchasing and introduce a sponsor. They promote HelloFresh and talk about adding value to close relationships. They discuss the potential decrease in the cost of coffee and their contribution to negotiating lower prices for tuberculosis treatment.