

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).
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Jul 31, 2024 • 58min
394: I Think Very Highly of Me (Live at VidCon!)
Hank Green, an author and YouTube creator, joins his brother, bestselling author and entrepreneur John Green, for a lively live show. They hilariously ponder whether John would do standup if it didn't inconvenience anyone. The duo debates which historical figure should swap places with a dinosaur, showcasing their whimsical side. They also dive into the nostalgia of a cherished but battered book and the decline of tweet quality since Twitter became 'X.' Expect laughs, cosmic connections, and a fresh take on adulting challenges!

Jul 17, 2024 • 27min
393: I Hope You Forgot to Record
Hank and John share advice on mental health and productivity, reflect on self-worth, discuss life's uncertainties, and express gratitude for community support. They touch on taking breaks from the internet, self-talk during physical activities, and selling socks for healthcare in Sierra Leone.

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Jun 26, 2024 • 45min
392: Kill The Part That Cringes
The podcast explores topics like the correlation between creature size and voice pitch, where flies sleep, and the invention of hard-shell tacos. The hosts also discuss fame as a drug, seed to plant transformation, a humorous train dinner theater experience, and the history of Taco Bell. Personal fulfillment, football signings, Mars auroras, and Schadenfreude are also covered.

Jun 12, 2024 • 50min
391: High Priest of Beef Days
The hosts discuss topics like the original Declaration of Independence, animals on Noah's Ark, walking into a fancy restaurant, unused prom dresses, and how to know if you're boring. They also joke about creating 'beef days', holidays, social norms, and gratitude. Additionally, they reflect on Mars' asteroid risk and human diversity, ending with thanks to sponsors and a sign-off.

May 29, 2024 • 49min
390: Breathe Mars (w/ Dr. Katie Mack!)
Astrophysicist Dr. Katie Mack joins Hank and John Green to discuss the universe's history, dark matter, and energy. Topics include color perception, napping in contacts, journeying to Mars, global sleep patterns, atomic composition, cosmic rays, and the challenges of sending humans to Mars.

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May 22, 2024 • 48min
Introducing The Universe
Theoretical astrophysicist Katie Mack joins John Green to discuss the Big Bang, cosmic dawn, black holes, and the eventual end of our universe. They explore the mystery of matter-antimatter imbalance, the early universe and cosmic inflation, the formation of elements, and the profound meaning of the universe.

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.


