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The Anthropocene Reviewed

The Anthropocene Reviewed

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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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.

2021-08-26
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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

2021-06-30
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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.

2021-05-18
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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.

2021-04-29
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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

2020-09-24
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The Anthropocene Reviewed, Reviewed

John Green reviews the podcast The Anthropocene Reviewed.

2020-08-27
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Mortification and Civilization

John Green reviews mortification and civilization.

2020-07-30
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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. 

2020-06-25
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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.

2020-05-28
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Monopoly and Academic Decathlon

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

2020-04-30
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Humanity's Temporal Range

John Green reviews humanity's temporal range. 

2020-03-26
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Staphylococcus Aureus and the Non-Denial Denial

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

2020-02-27
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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.

2020-01-30
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Auld Lang Syne

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

2019-12-26
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Notes App and Sports Rivalries

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

2019-11-27
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Capacity for Wonder and Sunsets

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

2019-10-31
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QWERTY Keyboard and the Kaua?i ????

John Green reviews the QWERTY keyboard layout and a bird species called the Kaua?i ????.

2019-09-26
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Hot Dog Eating Contest and Chemotherapy

John Green reviews a hot dog eating contest and chemotherapy. 

2019-08-29
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Air Conditioning and Sycamore Trees

John Green reviews air conditioning and sycamore trees.

2019-07-25
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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.

2019-06-27
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Scratch ?n? Sniff Stickers and the Indianapolis 500

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

2019-05-30
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Prom and the Stanford Marshmallow Experiment

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

2019-04-25
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The Hall of Presidents and New Partner

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

2019-03-28
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Velociraptors and Harvey

John Green reviews velociraptors and the 1950 film Harvey.

2019-02-28
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Indianapolis and Love at First Sight

John Green reviews Indianapolis and love at first sight.

2019-01-31
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Teddy Bears and Penalty Shootouts

John Green reviews teddy bears and penalty shootouts.

2018-12-27
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Tetris and the Seed Potatoes of Leningrad

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

2018-11-15
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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. 

2018-11-08
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Pennies and Piggly Wiggly

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

2018-10-25
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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

2018-09-27
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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

2018-08-30
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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

2018-06-28
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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

2018-05-31
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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

2018-04-26
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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

2018-03-28
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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

2018-02-21
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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

2018-01-29
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