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Author: Complexly, John Green

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The Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. On The Anthropocene Reviewed, #1 New York Times bestselling author John Green (The Fault in Our Stars, Turtles All the Way Down) reviews different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale. WNYC Studios is a listener-supported producer of other leading podcasts including On the Media, Snap Judgment, Death, Sex & Money, Nancy and Here’s the Thing with Alec Baldwin. © WNYC Studios
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Orbital Sunrise

Orbital Sunrise

2021-08-2622:359

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.
Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo Biloba

2021-06-3029:0217

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
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.comJohn is on (virtual) tour this week to celebrate the book release. For more information and tickets: johngreenbooks.com/appearancesA fan-made web site that allows readers of The Anthropocene Reviewed to share where each copy ends up: theanthropocenereviewed.comEpisode art by Nadim Silverman.
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 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 ETNortheast Event in partnership with The Wilbur TheatreWith special guest Clint SmithTuesday May 18th at 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ETWestern EventWith special guest Sarah GreenWednesday, May 19th at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ETSouthern EventWith special guest Hank GreenSaturday, May 22nd at 1:00 PM CT / 2:00 PM ETMidwest EventWith special guest Ashley C. FordFor 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.
Plague

Plague

2020-09-2424:1812

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. 
John Green reviews the podcast The Anthropocene Reviewed.
John Green reviews mortification and civilization.
John Green reviews seventeen--that’s right, seventeen--topics suggested by listeners who emailed him at anthropocenereviewed at gmail dot com. 
John Green reviews the song You'll Never Walk Alone the performance of a Polish goalkeeper named Jerzy Dudek on May 25th, 2005.
John Green reviews the board game Monopoly and a high-school nerdfest called the Academic Decathlon.
Humanity's Temporal Range

Humanity's Temporal Range

2020-03-2621:3512

John Green reviews humanity's temporal range. 
John Green reviews a micro-organism, staphylococcus aureus, and a rhetorical device called the non-denial denial.
John Green reviews two works of visual art—a series of six paintings by Agnes Martin called “With My Back to the World,” and an untitled 2003 ink drawing by Hiroyuki Doi.
Auld Lang Syne

Auld Lang Syne

2019-12-2623:2227

John Green reviews Auld Lang Syne in this podcast's first ever one-review episode.
John Green reviews the Notes app and the strange phenomenon of sports rivalries.
John Green reviews humanity’s capacity for wonder and sunsets.
John Green reviews the QWERTY keyboard layout and a bird species called the Kauaʻi ʻōʻō.
John Green reviews a hot dog eating contest and chemotherapy. 
John Green reviews air conditioning and sycamore trees.
John Green reviews Rock, Paper, Scissors and the little gray aliens that humans began imagining—or possibly seeing—in the early 20th century.
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Jahana Uchtman

why did this episode have me in tears

Dec 16th
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Danilo F. Martins

Great podcast!

Nov 27th
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Guntars Kauls

Par sāpēm

Aug 23rd
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Guillermo m

thanks John now im crying at the gym

Dec 16th
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Danielle Grant

One of the most beautiful podcast episodes I've had the pleasure and privilege of listening to. John Green is a brilliant writer and thinker.

Feb 20th
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Arjun Mangol Kanoth

Thank you so much for this :)

Oct 26th
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Niusha Jokar

💙👏

Oct 3rd
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Bas Vegt

what the heck are you talking about at the start..? why would you be so rude to someone? why are you even having lunch with this person if you think so little of him?

Jul 22nd
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shulu koohi

The review of the seed potatoes of Leningrad was so moving

Jun 27th
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majopareja

I also thank Sarah for suggesting you write a review of signing your name 250,000 times. It was stunningly beautiful

May 26th
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Michael N Jen Sherrill

Such a touching episode. Thank you.

May 19th
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BC

A chapter from the book?

May 19th
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majopareja

I'm so, so glad for listening to you again <3 As always, this podcast offered me an intimate and profound perspective about our history, shared experiences and the challenges of the construction and spread of knowledge and technology around the world. Thank you!

May 5th
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ID19075183

I’m so glad this podcast is back (for a little while)! I love this show.

Apr 29th
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John Miltenberger

lmao you dead

Apr 21st
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Nina Martens

This podcast is amazingg, thank you soo muchh John!!

Mar 20th
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Rebecca MA

Need to pre-order the book

Jan 14th
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Paulo Francisco

Hello, Mr. Green! I'd like to know when you are coming back with the podcast! I miss it!

Dec 4th
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Happy⚛️Heretic

Is this amazing podcast going to continue? - I hope.

Nov 16th
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Jessie Parham

I will miss this show very much.

Sep 24th
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