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Dear Hank & John

Complexly
AFC Wimbledon
Mars
Mental Health
Social Media
Cancer
OCD
Taylor Swift
Tuberculosis
Giraffes
Mosquitoes
Twitter
Post-Secondary Education
Romance Novels
Baseball
Humor
Goodreads
Biology
Mars News
Tetris
Family

Hosts John and Hank Green (authors and YouTubers) offer both humorous and heartfelt advice about life’s big and small questions. They bring their personal passions to each episode by sharing the week’s news from Mars (the planet) and AFC Wimbledon (the fourth-tier English football club).

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Hank interviews John in the first episode of his new podcast, Humans! They talk about why John's worried about Hank, why being in favor of humans is now counter-cultural, how John's seminary training might have helped the brothers' internet success, ... more

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Keith Habersberger
Guest on the episode, collaborating with Hank
The Try Guys (past) / BuzzFeed alumni, food & culture creator
Episode: 450: Diet Coke is Tea (w/ Keith Habersberger!)
Adam Rippon
Olympic figure skater and reality TV participant on Stars on Mars
Stars on Mars
Episode: 443: A Top Podcast for the Elderly
Travis McElroy
Comedian and podcaster, known for his work on My Brother, My Brother and Me.
My Brother, My Brother and Me
Episode: 422: We Got Another Brother (w/ Travis McElroy!)
Shan Boodram
Crash Course Sex Ed host, writer, and speaker
Crash Course
Episode: 412: This Is Going to Be a Therapy Session (w/ Shan Boodram!)
Dr. Katie Mack
Noted Canadian American astrophysicist and co-host of Crash Course the Universe
Episode: 390: Breathe Mars (w/ Dr. Katie Mack!)

Hosts

John Green
Host of Dear Hank & John; co-host of the show with Hank Green, often handling conversational guidance and thematic framing.
Hank Green
Co-host who drives the show's explorations, often injecting science-forward perspectives and humor.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 22.6k ratings
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    AHHHHHHHCHOOOOO oh god it’s not normal to sneeze oh no im not gonna make it

    Apple Podcasts
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    Lordoftherings759
    United States2 months ago
  • The best of Dear Hand I was like and John Vol. 3

    It is not normal to sneeze. I Never sneeze. - Random Doctor

    The doctor says I am dying of sneeze

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    El Sneezer
    United States2 months ago
  • The rock or song

    The rock because why the heck not :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Idkjjjjjjjj
    United States2 months ago
  • A Top Podcast for the Elderly

    I am not that old, but if I were, I’d love this podcast.

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    4
    DenisovichDev
    India2 months ago
  • Book!

    Can’t wait!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D Lytle
    United States3 months ago

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455: The Grocery Store Baseball Theory
Q: Why can we still see the outline of the moon during a waxing crescent?
Because part of the Earth is illuminated and sunlight reflects off the Moon while the Moon itself does not emit light; the brain sometimes overestimates the edge, but the phenomenon is explained by Earthshine and reflected sunlight.
453: Nobody Is as Good as Me
Q: Ella. It's a great question, Hank. Why is it so hard to do things?
Hank responds by emphasizing that many people, including Ella at a young stage in their career, struggle with turning ideas into action. He suggests building agency through community and practice, validating small steps, and focusing on the long-term impact of sustained effort rather than immediate validation.
452: The Brotherhood is Broken
Q: Does French have an incredibly strong influence on American food that I'm not understanding?
They discuss how American food culture blends influences from various cuisines, with some items like French fries and croissants becoming deeply embedded, often for historical or cultural reasons, rather than purely French in origin.
448: Doogie Howser, Boy Chaplin
Q: Is the kid okay after the baptism story, and what was the kid's name?
The kid ended up okay after the transplant; the name was not Duncan, despite a joking query, and they continued sharing more about the experience.
448: Doogie Howser, Boy Chaplin
Q: If you had to choose one person to represent our planet in an interplanetary meeting, who would you choose?
They suggest Dolly Parton as a quick-witted, unifying figure capable of communicating across cultures, with other back-and-forths exploring other potential representatives.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dear Hank & John

What is Dear Hank & John about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show combines curiosity-driven dialogue with lighthearted banter, weaving in weekly updates from space exploration and a lower-division football club alongside big questions about life, meaning, and culture. Episodes regularly mix science, philosophy, and personal storytelling, with guests ranging from artists to fellow creators and the hosts' family, all delivered in a warm, approachable style that balances humor with occasional earnest reflection. A standout trait is the duo's ability to blend nerdy topics (Mars, space tech, astronomy) with everyday life, making complex ideas feel relatable. Sponsorships are often integrated into the flow without breaking the conversational rhythm, and recurring bits keep listeners returning for the ... more

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