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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

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

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

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

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

2019-12-2623:2228

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.
John Green reviews two sensorial wonders: scratch ‘n’ sniff stickers and the Indianapolis 500.
John Green reviews the teenage celebration known as prom and the Stanford Marshmallow Experiment.
John Green reviews the Hall of Presidents and the song "New Partner" by Palace Music. 

Velociraptors and Harvey

2019-02-2819:005

John Green reviews velociraptors and the 1950 film Harvey.
John Green reviews Indianapolis and love at first sight.
John Green reviews teddy bears and penalty shootouts.
John Green reviews the video game Tetris and the seed potatoes of Leningrad.

A Word From John

2018-11-0805:592

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 the producer of other leading podcasts including Radiolab, Snap Judgment, On the Media, Death, Sex & Money, and Here’s the Thing with Alec Baldwin. 
John Green reviews an ostensible form of currency and a grocery store chain.
John Green reviews an unvoiced way of speaking and the state of the atmosphere. Thanks to Brilliant for sponsoring this episode: brilliant.org/anthro

The Yips and CNN

2018-08-3020:206

John Green reviews a sporting malady known as the yips and the 24-hour news network, CNN. Thanks to Skillshare for sponsoring this episode: skillshare.com/anthro When I First Went to Sea by Katie Else: https://www.katieelse.com/music
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
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
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
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
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
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.com/anthro
Comments (213)

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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Utkarsha D

i like the ads as much as the show.

Sep 24th
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Michael N Jen Sherrill

Thank you for the inspiring words.

Sep 7th
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R B

Thank you so much John. ❤️

Sep 1st
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Kiaya Neibaur

Thank you for this amazing podcast.

Sep 1st
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Jason Chao

Thank you

Aug 30th
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Mikey

That was a beautiful summation and I pray you come back soon with more, I wonder in the mean time if you could choose another author to carry on the show in your absence, I suggest Jonathan saffron foer or Bill bryson.

Aug 29th
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Tom K

Thank you for letting us in, it was good while it lasted

Aug 29th
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Alexander Lowe

While I'm sad to see it go for now, I would rather have the show being written from a place of sincerety and passion than out of obligation. I hope to see it return someday but desire, health, and passion must come first. Thank you for all you've done so far John as well as all the people who edit and help make it possible.

Aug 28th
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Maggie

2020 really is the worst year ever. Now this is leaving me too?

Aug 27th
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Hunter Putnam

I've devastated. I've only just discovered this podcast. You've actually inspired me to start writing. Take care of yourself, I'm glad to hear you won't be spreading yourself too thin any more. I'll await your return.

Aug 27th
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J •

finally the has come when john goes meta.😂

Aug 27th
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Utkarsha D

I've just seen the title yet..but man, this is going to be soooo worth it.

Aug 27th
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Momin X

I get lost when I am listening to this podcast.

Aug 1st
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BC

A new favorite

Jul 31st
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Momin X

What an amazing episode with 2 great stories. And his voice is just magical.

Jul 16th
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Rahul Shivaram

Wow, the importance of those seed potatoes, the sacrifice humans are able to make for those in the future

Jul 14th
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Joey McMahon

first

Jun 25th
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rocketman

Tears, literal tears for the 2nd story. Absolutely loved it.

Jun 3rd
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TInfinite

This is very interesting

Jun 3rd
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Mario Cesar Brito Rocha

I'm not crying. You're crying. Shut up.

Jun 3rd
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