The Anthropocene Reviewed

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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

  • 22 minutes 35 seconds
    Orbital Sunrise

    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.

    26 August 2021, 11:12 am
  • 28 minutes 21 seconds
    Ginkgo Biloba

    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

    30 June 2021, 11:00 am
  • 25 minutes 40 seconds
    Icelandic Hot Dog Stand and Signing Your Name 250,000 Times

    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.com

    John is on (virtual) tour this week to celebrate the book release. For more information and tickets: johngreenbooks.com/appearances

    A fan-made web site that allows readers of The Anthropocene Reviewed to share where each copy ends up: theanthropocenereviewed.com

    Episode art by Nadim Silverman.

    18 May 2021, 11:00 am
  • 26 minutes 51 seconds
    Penguins of Madagascar and the Smallpox Vaccine

    Preorder The Anthropocene Reviewed book, out May 18, 2021: https://sites.prh.com/anthropocenereviewedbook

    Join 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 ET
    Northeast Event in partnership with The Wilbur Theatre
    With special guest Clint Smith

    Tuesday May 18th at 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET
    Western Event
    With special guest Sarah Green

    Wednesday, May 19th at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET
    Southern Event
    With special guest Hank Green

    Saturday, May 22nd at 1:00 PM CT / 2:00 PM ET
    Midwest Event
    With special guest Ashley C. Ford

    For 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.

    29 April 2021, 7:00 am
  • 24 minutes 19 seconds
    Plague

    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

    24 September 2020, 12:00 pm
  • 23 minutes 5 seconds
    The Anthropocene Reviewed, Reviewed

    John Green reviews the podcast The Anthropocene Reviewed.

    27 August 2020, 12:00 pm
  • 27 minutes 27 seconds
    Mortification and Civilization

    John Green reviews mortification and civilization.

    30 July 2020, 12:00 pm
  • 21 minutes 11 seconds
    Seventeen Listener Suggestions, Reviewed

    John Green reviews seventeen--that’s right, seventeen--topics suggested by listeners who emailed him at anthropocenereviewed at gmail dot com. 

    25 June 2020, 12:00 pm
  • 25 minutes 58 seconds
    You'll Never Walk Alone and Jerzy Dudek

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

    28 May 2020, 12:00 pm
  • 22 minutes 42 seconds
    Monopoly and Academic Decathlon

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

    30 April 2020, 12:00 pm
  • 21 minutes 36 seconds
    Humanity's Temporal Range

    John Green reviews humanity's temporal range. 

    26 March 2020, 12:00 pm
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