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Hank Green is a creator and science communicator who desperately wants us to realize how bizarre and special we are. Every week he has a conversation with one of the eight billion weirdos living on planet Earth.

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Kal McRaven, known as FunkyFrogBait, is a YouTuber with more than 3 million followers who makes video essays calling out some of the internet’s worst trends. They talk with Hank about their homeschooling and evangelical Christian upbringing, why they... more

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Jennifer Sciubba is a political demographer and the president and CEO of the Population Reference Bureau, so she’s a pretty good authority on what global data says about falling fertility rates (news flash: they are!). She and Hank talk about why pre... more

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Comedian Gianmarco Soresi thinks the plot of Black Swan — the perfect performance followed by death — is a beautiful end to life. He talks with Hank about how comedy is like building a table when the ruler is always changing, how he strives to be Moz... more

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Tessa Violet is a singer-songwriter and former YouTuber whose new album, There Will Be Joy, is a meditation on internal growth. Tessa and Hank talk about their long friendship, what it’s like to go viral in Russian under dubious circumstances, and ho... more

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Recent Guests

Jennifer Sciubba
Political demographer; President & CEO of Population Reference Bureau
Population Reference Bureau
Episode: Jennifer Sciubba: The Weirdest Thing Ever to Happen to Humans
Gianmarco Soresi
Comedian and guest on the episode
Episode: Gianmarco Soresi Is Striving for Excellence
Ted Dintersmith
Author of Aftermath, The Life-Changing Math That Schools Won't Teach You
Author, Educator
Episode: Ted Dintersmith: Should We Teach Math Differently?
Hannah Ritchie
Deputy Editor of Our World in Data
Our World in Data
Episode: Hannah Ritchie: The Future Is Not Bleak
Jerome Goddard
extension professor of medical and veterinary entomology at Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
Episode: Jerome Goddard: Welcome to the Bug Kingdom
Sam Forstag
Union leader and former smokejumper running for Congress in Montana's first district
Democrat candidate, Montana's first district
Episode: Sam Forstag Might Be My Congressman
Katie Mack
Cosmologist
Perimeter Institute
Episode: Katie Mack: The Death of the Universe
Maya Rupert
Author of The Real Ones, political strategist with campaign experience
Author of The Real Ones
Episode: Maya Rupert: The Inauthenticity of Authenticity
Reid Wiseman
Artemis II mission commander, NASA astronaut
NASA
Episode: Astronaut Reid Wiseman Thinks We're Going to Be OK

Host

Hank Green
Host of the show, introduces guests and drives the conversation

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 518 ratings
  • Jesus Christ on the Andy Weir episode I've never heard two people speak so confidently and be so very very wrong at the same time. This podcast should just be called hubris.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Jar Jar Abrams
    a month ago
  • Excelente

    Podcast Addict
    5
    pazuzo
    a month ago
  • Hank’s journey of meaning goes mainstream

    I love the Green brothers and I have since I was 14. I’m clergy and I admit I’ve loved John and Hank’s back and forth about Hank’s “journey of meaning” for a few years. I absolutely love that he’s opening up the conversation to cool people in this new podcast. It’s interesting, deep without trying too hard, and accessible because everyone, well, is a human.

    Some might be confused by its broad theme but that’s also one of its gifts. I’m so here for it!

    Thank you Hank, for taking us with you on... more

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    5
    PokemonGoJogger
    United States2 months ago
  • Interesting conversations with interesting people, done Hank's way. Can't help but love it.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    JakeG
    2 months ago
  • HELEN HUNT

    Helen is splendidly authentic, and Hank is himself. How could you not enjoy these two gabbing about media creation and Hanks not so secretly crush on his guest???

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pieces000
    Canada2 months ago

Listeners Say

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A few criticisms note episodes can feel adrift without a tight anchoring idea.
A hopeful, human-centered approach to complex topics that feels accessible and inspiring.
Thoughtful, thought-provoking conversations with excellent guests and warm host dynamics.
High-quality storytelling and deep dives that stay engaging episode after episode.

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#244
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#172
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#43
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#166
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#176
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#203
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Gianmarco Soresi Is Striving for Excellence
Q: What does striving for excellence look like for you, and how do you navigate that with your career today?
Gianmarco describes excellence as an ongoing, elusive pursuit driven by the joy of creating and performing, not a fixed destination. He emphasizes adaptability across media, learning from feedback, and balancing the thrill of big moments with steady, sustainable growth.
Sam Forstag Might Be My Congressman
Q: What reforms do you see as practical to reduce money in politics?
A direct aim to repeal Citizens United, strengthen state-level rules like Montana's I-194, and create long-term pressure on the Supreme Court to reduce corporate influence through plausible statutory changes.
Sam Forstag Might Be My Congressman
Q: How do you plan to balance representing a diverse district like Montana's first?
By listening to people on the ground, elevating voices from different communities (including tribal leaders), and focusing on shared concerns like housing and infrastructure rather than pure ideology.
Sam Forstag Might Be My Congressman
Q: What drew you from firefighting into running for Congress in Montana?
A combination of witnessing the systemic issues in housing, health care, and public lands, plus a belief that direct organizing and working-class representation could reshape policy at the federal level.
Vicky Holmes: Finding Humanity in Feral Cats
Q: What governs the Warrior Code and its resistance to being fixed like a rigid rulebook?
The Warrior Code developed organically, with rules emerging as needed; it's not written on tablets but grown from lived experience and the needs of the clan community.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Humans

What is Humans about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features long-form conversations led by a science communicator who sits down with guests from science, technology, culture, and public life to explore big ideas, human creativity, and the ways people think differently about the world. Episodes frequently center on education, data, space, storytelling, and Authentic human experiences, often blending personal anecdotes with rigorous context. A standout trait is the host's ability to make complex topics approachable and hopeful, while inviting guests who bring curiosity, nuance, and a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom. The format tends toward thoughtful, wide-ranging dialogue rather than quick takes, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy learning through empathetic, w... more

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1. Dear Hank & John
2. Delete This!
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5. 99% Invisible

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Recent guests on Humans include:

1. Jennifer Sciubba
2. Gianmarco Soresi
3. Ted Dintersmith
4. Hannah Ritchie
5. Jerome Goddard
6. Sam Forstag
7. Katie Mack
8. Maya Rupert

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