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The Anthropocene Reviewed

Complexly, John Greenwww.wnycstudios.org
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

Episodes

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, 202123 minEp. 36

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, 202128 minEp. 35

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: johngree...

May 18, 202126 minEp. 34

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 Wilb...

Apr 29, 202127 minEp. 33

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, 202024 minEp. 32

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, 202021 minEp. 29

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, 202026 minEp. 28

Monopoly and Academic Decathlon

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

Apr 30, 202023 minEp. 27

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, 202021 minEp. 24

Auld Lang Syne

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

Dec 26, 201923 minEp. 23

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 20 th century.

Jun 27, 201922 minEp. 17

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 08, 20186 min

Pennies and Piggly Wiggly

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

Oct 25, 201822 minEp. 9

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, 201818 minEp. 8