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Dear Hank & John
Complexly
300 episodes
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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423: Everything Old Is New Again
What is a nerdfighter? How do scabs work? How do I make my house feel like my home? Did John soft launch Keats & Co.? How much does the surface of the moon change over time? Do snakes take more time to digest their…
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422: We Got Another Brother (w/ Travis McElroy!)
Do you think the current pope has eaten more hot dogs than the previous popes combined? Does the atmosphere distort our view of the stars? How do I ask people to talk to me about my book? What does the space represent…
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421: Sonic’s Butt Game
Is it easier to push or pull? What is the difference between bandicoots and bilbies? Any advice on coping with a changing mental worldview? Who are your favorite family-friendly stand-up comedians? Will dinosaurs…
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420: The Plant Episode
Does John want to be a corn or pea plant? If we were able to put enough plants on Mars, could they produce enough oxygen for us to be able to breathe? Is there a scientific definition of what constitutes a weed? How do…
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419: A Soup of Letters
Can you help my public image as a superhero? How does the International Space Station have different countries all in one station? How does sunscreen work? If I eat at a restaurant by myself, how do I go to the…
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418: Fifty-Three, That’s It For Me
What ages should I look out for? How common are tongues? Should I send a wedding invite to a celebrity? How do I avoid getting discouraged and giving up on my dreams? How do we know there aren’t more elements? How do I…
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417: You’ll Be Okay in the Medium Run
How do I prove I didn’t use AI in my masters thesis? Why is it so hard to do the things I really want to do? Is there something different about men’s colons? How did people go about collecting relics? Why are short…
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416: The Free Will Episode
Why do fish jump out of the water? What do I talk about in therapy? If the whole world quarantined itself for six weeks, would all viruses die out? If I want to donate to the TB cause, what is the best organization to…
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415: Bombarded by Space Frogs
How did John bike to the airport? How do we know that Earth isn’t being bombarded by space frogs? How can we channel more Uncle Mike in our everyday lives? Do fish have bums? What has the Beef Days experience been…
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414: Tell Me What Your Pain Sounds Like
How do people determine if they have a high or low pain tolerance? Can John and Hank tell the difference between their writing styles? How can I find my joy in my teenhood? Why don’t astronomers know more confidently…
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413: We Disagree (But In A Cute Way)
How do I talk to my sister about our differing religious beliefs? Why do we draw stars as five pointed shapes when they are actually spheres? Has John tried blackberry Dr. Pepper and what are his thoughts? How do I…
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412: This Is Going to Be a Therapy Session (w/ Shan Boodram!)
How do I become someone people care about? Should I tell my roommate’s boyfriend that she is cheating on him? How do I meet people and start dating? What break-up remedies do you recommend? My boyfriend has a different…
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411: You’ve Gotta’ Optimize
Can sharks get tuberculosis? Why create your own products rather than promote existing products? Where did I exist before I was born? How do I deal with fear of missing out on memes? Is this a sleep podcast or a…
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410: Too Weird to Fail
Are the geese in Mary Oliver’s “Wild Geese” Canada Geese? Why are there taglines on movie posters? Does footballer Joe Lewis have special shorts? How was the alphabetical order decided? Are lone geese searching for the…
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409: The No Bummer Sleep Spectacular
Whatever happened to Ecogeek? If humans colonized Mars, would there be a pope of Mars? Are certain types of protein more effective for humans? Did AFC Wimbledon get… good? How do elephants walk around on their squishy…
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408: The Green Brothers Often Are Wrong
Have Hank and John’s opinions of Elon Musk changed over the years? How do I not wallow in despair after losing my job? How do you start writing someone’s biography? How does file compression work? …Hank and John Green…
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407: Concepts of a Bubble
Is it socially appropriate to cover my ears and go “ahhhhhh?” Where did all the water on Mars go? How do I deal with friends who disrespect my favorite singer? Why are there perfectly uniform bubbles in my soap? Why…
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406: Science Spectacular (w/ Deboki Chakravarti!)
Can gasses other than oxygen be fuel for fire? What happens to your internal organs after giving birth? How does copper work? How do other animals deal with umbilical cords? What would happen if we got our tailbones…
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405: Gettin’ Real Real
How do you plan for the year ahead? Where is John going on tour? Why do my hands clap louder when freshly lotioned? How do I deal with getting a bad grade? …Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of…
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404: Die on Tuesday
Is the “Indianapolis Cocktail” actually served in Indianapolis? What do I do with my life? How do I entertain my friend in the hospital? What’s up with the lyrics in "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year?” …Hank…
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403: Yeah Inflation
If I make two cups of tea with the same leaves, am I ingesting twice the caffeine? Should I get a “This Machine Kills Facists” laptop sticker in 2024? When did starlings show up in America? What should I do with the…
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402: Alfred Australia
What do Hank and John look like? What do Americans know about Australia? Why is there not a cure for cancer? What do I do with having too many books? What’s the difference between a non-profit and a business that gives…
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401: Goodreads Therapy
Why are people on Goodreads so angry? Can you gift a subscription on good.store? Can I read Everything is Tuberculosis if I’m squeamish? Are there different levels of oxygen in the atmosphere during different seasons?…
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400: For Those Who Are Still Listening
Why do Hank and John keep things PG? Why are white sheets the standard ghost costume? How will computers deal with dates beyond the year 9999? If the president was allergic to peanuts, would the White House become a…
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399: God of Frogtok
Why do things happen “at” night but “during” the day? How do you heat food during a power outage? What is an organ? Does moonlight contain UV rays? What are the implications of AI song covers? What’s a better name than…
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398: Organic Plastic
When do I stop using a bar of soap? What’s the current state of the first plastics ever made? How do you best judge peoples’ character when dating? What’s going on with bacteria in my math problem? How do authors get…
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397: A Top Podcast for Teens
Why don’t we know why gravity works? What if the Green brothers went on Dancing with the Stars? When jaundiced, do smurfs turn green? Why am I always thirsty even though I drink lots of water? How is Potato doing? Do…
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396: I’m About to Become an Expert
Why do many romance books release in paperback? Can giraffes swim? Can a mosquito get drunk from biting me? How do I understand supreme court decisions? Should I put ice cubes in my mug before or after pouring my…
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395: Your One Wild and Precious Corpse
When will people be buried on the moon or mars? How do I not feel lonely and like a social failure? Do we not have anything interesting to say to ants? At what point is it socially acceptable to refer to how long your…
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394: I Think Very Highly of Me (Live at VidCon!)
Would John perform standup if it avoided inconveniencing someone? Which historical figure should be swapped with a dinosaur? Why is everyone so mad about Pluto? How do you solve a problem like Maria? Hank and John…
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393: I Hope You Forgot to Record
In which Hank and John go on a journey of meaning. If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com Join us for monthly livestreams at patreon.com/dearhankandjohn Follow us on Twitter!…
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392: Kill The Part That Cringes
Should tiny characters really have high-pitched voices? Where do flies sleep? Is a seed a plant? When, why, and how were hard-shell tacos invented? Should I be concerned about nicotine in potatoes? Hank and John Green…
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391: High Priest of Beef Days
Do we have the original copy of the declaration of independence? What animals would have been on Noah’s Ark? What do I do if I accidentally walk into a fancy restaurant? What do I do with an unused prom dress? How do I…
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390: Breathe Mars (w/ Dr. Katie Mack!)
If everything was the exact same color, would we still be able to see? Why can't I take naps in contacts? How long does it take to get to space? What would you bring to Mars? How many people are asleep right now? If…
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Introducing The Universe
John has launched a new podcast project with Katie Mack! Crash Course Pods: The Universe is a new limited series podcast where Dr. Katie Mack, a theoretical astrophysicist, walks John Green through the history of the…
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389: Dear Honk and Jane
What's the best way to hold an umbrella? What do I do with a life-sized Shaq? Are humans a super-organism? Why does espresso goop smell like burnt hair? Is 26 too late to start wearing sunscreen? What is a pet to do…
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388: Turtle the Moon
How could ping pong balls be considered a liquid? What do you mean "there's no free will"? What is toothpaste? What counts as a rare book? What is Applebees? What's the worst accent you got? What would happen if Gamera…
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387: Hard Pivot to Beef
What are some good audiobooks? How do I relearn to chew? How do vitamins get assigned letters? How do I ask for money I was owed? How do I deal with a fear of worms? How do gel fingernails work? Hank and John Green…
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386: Play Me Some More Fiddle
Why does my cat put her mice in the water bowl? How do you quit Twitter? How much would it cost to build a real Lego house? What happens to dirt displaced by coffins? Why do batteries bounce when they're dead? How do I…
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385: Duology
What's a good place to put stickers? How do I convince my friends to join me in a wolf-and-bear enclosure? How does a compass work in space? How do I be less judgmental? What's happening with the economy? Did…
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384: A Martian Ocean
How do you stop caring whether people like you? Why does my shower set off the smoke detector? Why would a 21st century suburban high school have to test for tuberculosis? Should I wash my eyes? Can a solar sail tack…
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383: The College Freaktacular
How do I choose what college to apply to? Any fast tips for college survival? Am I gonna forget everything I learn in school? What's the future of college? What do I do after college? How do I function on my own? Hank…
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382: Dental Spider-bots
Why don't batteries last very long? Does Spider-man have to brush his teeth? Can a goose do math? Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com. Join us for…
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381: Until Oblivion Hits
Why do humans have butts? Why does John sound weird this week? What should a delivery driver do when a dog escapes? How many humans have ever been 30? How do I handle my drinking problem? Why do leaves change colors at…
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380: GreenChat 2024
What's up with the Green brothers in 2024? Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com. Join us for monthly livestreams at patreon.com/dearhankandjohn.…
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379: Rainbow Moon
Where is the bit line? Why are some jenga blocks harder to pull than others? Would the moon be the same brightness if it was a different color? Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of dubious advice,…
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378: Pelican Dream Chat
Are orcas the only animals that sink ships? Will vodka give flowers a second wind? Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com. Join us for monthly…
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377: Dear Hank and John: Taylor's Version
How do I get my significant other on board with Taylor Swift? Would Taylor Swift be a good president? Will you rerelease the Eras Tour Pizza John shirt? What's your opinion on Napoleon Dynamite? Hank and John Green…
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376: Death of the Dad Joke
Do my pets have better circulation than me? What's the organizational structure of an anarchy club? What are your hiatus T-Swift thoughts? How do I return a key to someone I don't talk to anymore? Why does a boiled egg…
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375: The Water Episode
Why is unsalted water called freshwater? How long would it take to drink a swimming pool? How do I gently reject a fish? What size are we on the scale of the universe? Can I eat misdelivered food? How do I break…
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