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 s

Canada Geese and Diet Dr Pepper

Jan 29th, 2018 16m 55s

John Green reviews Canada Geese (a bird species that was not too long ago on the brink of extinction) and Diet Dr Pepper (a zero-calorie soda popularized by a man named Foots). Thanks to Audible for sponsoring today's episode. http://audible.co

Auld Lang Syne

2 1 Dec 26th, 2019 23m 22s

John Green reviews Auld Lang Syne in this podcast's first ever one-review episode.

Googling Strangers and Kentucky Bluegrass

1 1 Mar 28th, 2018 18m 51s

John Green reviews a plant species with no relationship to Kentucky and the contemporary practice of searching for the lives of people you don't know. Thanks to this episode's sponsors. Audible: audible.com/anthro Casper: casper.com/anthro

Monopoly and Academic Decathlon

1 Apr 30th, 2020 22m 42s

John Green reviews the board game Monopoly and a high-school nerdfest called the Academic Decathlon.

Lascaux Paintings and the Taco Bell Breakfast Menu

Jun 28th, 2018 17m 59s

John Green reviews a 17,000-year-old painting and the Taco Bell breakfast menu. Thanks to Simple Contacts for sponsoring this episode: simplecontacts.com/anthro

Super Mario Kart and the Bonneville Salt Flats

Apr 26th, 2018 17m 55s

John Green reviews a kart racing video game series and a vast expanse of salt-encrusted earth located in the desert of northwestern Utah. Thanks to Backblaze for sponsoring this episode: http://backblaze.com/anthro

Halley's Comet and Cholera

1 Feb 21st, 2018 18m 45s

John Green reviews Halley's Comet, a celestial body visible from Earth once in a lifetime, and cholera, an infection caused by bacteria and people. Thanks to audible for sponsoring today's episode: http://audible.com/anthro

Orbital Sunrise

1 Aug 26th, 2021 22m 35s

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://anthropocenere

Velociraptors and Harvey

Feb 28th, 2019 19m 1s

John Green reviews velociraptors and the 1950 film Harvey.

Tetris and the Seed Potatoes of Leningrad

Nov 15th, 2018 21m 24s

John Green reviews the video game Tetris and the seed potatoes of Leningrad.

Whispering and the Weather

Sep 27th, 2018 17m 54s

John Green reviews an unvoiced way of speaking and the state of the atmosphere. Thanks to Brilliant for sponsoring this episode: brilliant.org/anthro

Hawaiian Pizza and Viral Meningitis

May 31st, 2018 20m 43s

John Green reviews a pineapple and ham yeasted flatbread and an inflammation of the membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord. Thanks to Dashlane for sponsoring this episode: https://www.dashlane.com/anthro

Prom and the Stanford Marshmallow Experiment

2 Apr 25th, 2019 18m 21s

John Green reviews the teenage celebration known as prom and the Stanford Marshmallow Experiment.

You'll Never Walk Alone and Jerzy Dudek

May 28th, 2020 25m 58s

John Green reviews the song You'll Never Walk Alone the performance of a Polish goalkeeper named Jerzy Dudek on May 25th, 2005.

Icelandic Hot Dog Stand and Signing Your Name 250,000 Times

1 May 18th, 2021 25m 40s

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 remi

Penguins of Madagascar and the Smallpox Vaccine

Apr 29th, 2021 26m 51s

Preorder The Anthropocene Reviewed book, out May 18, 2021: https://sites.prh.com/anthropocenereviewedbookJoin John Green and special guests on the The Anthropocene Reviewed virtual book tour! Each ticket purchased will grant access to the respe