The Anthropocene Reviewed

The Anthropocene Reviewed

Complexly, John Green

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

Orbital Sunrise

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.

Aug 26, 2021 • 22:35

Ginkgo Biloba

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

Jun 30, 2021 • 28:20

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

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.comJohn is on (virtual) tour this week to celebrate the book release. For more information and tickets: johngreenb

May 18, 2021 • 25:39

Penguins of Madagascar and the Smallpox Vaccine

Penguins of Madagascar and the Smallpox Vaccine

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 T

Apr 29, 2021 • 26:50

Plague

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.

Sep 24, 2020 • 24:18

The Anthropocene Reviewed, Reviewed

The Anthropocene Reviewed, Reviewed

John Green reviews the podcast The Anthropocene Reviewed.

Aug 27, 2020 • 23:05

Mortification and Civilization

Mortification and Civilization

John Green reviews mortification and civilization.

Jul 30, 2020 • 27:27

Seventeen Listener Suggestions, Reviewed

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.

Jun 25, 2020 • 21:10

You'll Never Walk Alone and Jerzy Dudek

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.

May 28, 2020 • 25:58

Monopoly and Academic Decathlon

Monopoly and Academic Decathlon

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

Apr 30, 2020 • 22:41

Humanity's Temporal Range

Humanity's Temporal Range

John Green reviews humanity's temporal range.

Mar 26, 2020 • 21:35

Staphylococcus Aureus and the Non-Denial Denial

Staphylococcus Aureus and the Non-Denial Denial

John Green reviews a micro-organism, staphylococcus aureus, and a rhetorical device called the non-denial denial.

Feb 27, 2020 • 22:27

Works of Art by Agnes Martin and Hiroyuki Doi

Works of Art by Agnes Martin and Hiroyuki Doi

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.

Jan 30, 2020 • 20:34

Auld Lang Syne

Auld Lang Syne

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

Dec 26, 2019 • 23:22

Notes App and Sports Rivalries

Notes App and Sports Rivalries

John Green reviews the Notes app and the strange phenomenon of sports rivalries.

Nov 27, 2019 • 21:43

Capacity for Wonder and Sunsets

Capacity for Wonder and Sunsets

John Green reviews humanity’s capacity for wonder and sunsets.

Oct 31, 2019 • 22:39

QWERTY Keyboard and the Kauaʻi ʻōʻō

QWERTY Keyboard and the Kauaʻi ʻōʻō

John Green reviews the QWERTY keyboard layout and a bird species called the Kauaʻi ʻōʻō.

Sep 26, 2019 • 22:16

Hot Dog Eating Contest and Chemotherapy

Hot Dog Eating Contest and Chemotherapy

John Green reviews a hot dog eating contest and chemotherapy.

Aug 29, 2019 • 24:03

Air Conditioning and Sycamore Trees

Air Conditioning and Sycamore Trees

John Green reviews air conditioning and sycamore trees.

Jul 25, 2019 • 22:49

Gray Aliens and Rock Paper Scissors

Gray Aliens and Rock Paper Scissors

John Green reviews Rock, Paper, Scissors and the little gray aliens that humans began imagining—or possibly seeing—in the early 20th century.

Jun 27, 2019 • 22:19

Scratch ‘n’ Sniff Stickers and the Indianapolis 500

Scratch ‘n’ Sniff Stickers and the Indianapolis 500

John Green reviews two sensorial wonders: scratch ‘n’ sniff stickers and the Indianapolis 500.

May 30, 2019 • 21:49

Prom and the Stanford Marshmallow Experiment

Prom and the Stanford Marshmallow Experiment

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

Apr 25, 2019 • 18:20

The Hall of Presidents and New Partner

The Hall of Presidents and New Partner

John Green reviews the Hall of Presidents and the song "New Partner" by Palace Music.

Mar 28, 2019 • 20:18

Velociraptors and Harvey

Velociraptors and Harvey

John Green reviews velociraptors and the 1950 film Harvey.

Feb 28, 2019 • 19:01

Indianapolis and Love at First Sight

Indianapolis and Love at First Sight

John Green reviews Indianapolis and love at first sight.

Jan 31, 2019 • 20:54

Teddy Bears and Penalty Shootouts

Teddy Bears and Penalty Shootouts

John Green reviews teddy bears and penalty shootouts.

Dec 27, 2018 • 23:44

Tetris and the Seed Potatoes of Leningrad

Tetris and the Seed Potatoes of Leningrad

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

Nov 15, 2018 • 21:23

A Word From John

A Word From John

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.

Nov 8, 2018 • 5:37

Pennies and Piggly Wiggly

Pennies and Piggly Wiggly

John Green reviews an ostensible form of currency and a grocery store chain.

Oct 25, 2018 • 21:31

Whispering and the Weather

Whispering and the Weather

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

Sep 27, 2018 • 17:54

The Yips and CNN

The Yips and CNN

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

Aug 30, 2018 • 20:23

Lascaux Paintings and the Taco Bell Breakfast Menu

Lascaux Paintings and the Taco Bell Breakfast Menu

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

Jun 28, 2018 • 17:59

Hawaiian Pizza and Viral Meningitis

Hawaiian Pizza and Viral Meningitis

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

May 31, 2018 • 20:46

Super Mario Kart and the Bonneville Salt Flats

Super Mario Kart and the Bonneville Salt Flats

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

Apr 26, 2018 • 17:55

Googling Strangers and Kentucky Bluegrass

Googling Strangers and Kentucky Bluegrass

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

Mar 28, 2018 • 18:51

Halley's Comet and Cholera

Halley's Comet and Cholera

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

Feb 21, 2018 • 18:47

Canada Geese and Diet Dr Pepper

Canada Geese and Diet Dr Pepper

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

Jan 29, 2018 • 16:55

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