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Dear Hank & John

Dear Hank & John

Complexly 449 Episodes Sep 16, 2026

Hosts John and Hank Green, both authors and YouTubers, offer humorous and heartfelt advice on life's big and small questions. They share weekly news from Mars and AFC Wimbledon, a fourth-tier English football club.

Episodes

467: An Octopolis of Octopui
467: An Octopolis of Octopui Sep 16, 2026 00:46:13 How did John approach writing dual narrators? Is there more air or water on Earth? How do book tours choose their stops? How late is too late to send a thank you card? Why do people say “it” when talking about weather? Why don’t Americans look at how other countries deal with the same problems? What is the symbol in the Dear Hank and John logo? …Hank and John Green have answers!If you're
466: An Argument with a Mouse
466: An Argument with a Mouse Sep 9, 2026 00:50:54 Why do things get less blurry when you squint your eyes? Do the water particles in waves on the beach come from far away, or do they stay in the same area? Why aren’t there any legally binding concrete goals from governments about tuberculosis? Do I absorb any caffeine through my skin when I use soap that contains coffee grounds? Should I get married at the courthouse to save money? ...Ha
465: Weird Trajectory
465: Weird Trajectory Sep 2, 2026 00:48:16 How can I be part of John’s Book tour if tickets are sold out in my area? What is going on with collagen? How long ago is “a million miles ago”? How do I read The Bible? Why do windmills have three arms?  Will John or Hank ever do an event in Northern Europe? …Hank and John Green have answers!If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.comJoin us for monthly li
464: Becoming a Meditation Podcast
464: Becoming a Meditation Podcast Aug 26, 2026 00:48:01 Why did John go to a warehouse to sign more books? What other places in the galaxy could you drive the moon buggy? How do I handle the transition from High School to College? Why does the music in some toys slow down when the batteries start to die? Why do drunk people sound like they're talking slower? How can I teach myself how to type? What is the dress code for the hospital cafet
463: I’ve Signed More Books Than God
463: I’ve Signed More Books Than God Aug 19, 2026 00:42:22 Why do we say “you’re welcome” in response to “thank you”? What habits and traits have Hank and John copied from each other? How do I use social media to connect with people without falling into doomscrolling? What do I do with my extra copies of “Hollywood, Ending”? Is lightning the same on other planets?  What is ANZ? How did birds survive the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs? Is
462: Socialist Ants
462: Socialist Ants Aug 12, 2026 00:47:26 How do I make my sea anemones fight each other? Do I have a personality? Will I be reincarnated as an alien? How should I support my author friend? How do I fight imposter syndrome? How can I help Sierra Leone? Which Premier League team should I support? Can I still enjoy reading with a newborn baby? …Hank and John Green have answers!This episode was recorded July 22nd!If you're in need o
461: Fun Facts to Combat the Horrors (w/ MB Ramirez!)
461: Fun Facts to Combat the Horrors (w/ MB Ramirez!) Jul 29, 2026 00:59:48 Were there islands around during Pangea? Are there fossils under the ice in Antarctica? What is your favorite fun fact? What will happen to our satellites after humans are gone? What is the most recent species to have evolved? What ecosystems is Earth lacking now that it used to have in the past? …Hank and MB have answers!If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.
460: Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board
460: Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board Jul 15, 2026 00:49:00 Hank has been tweeting a lot recently; is he okay? How does the game “light as a feather, stiff as a board” work? Are bald heads warmer or cooler than hairy heads? What is the lethal dose of pickles? Will John write me into his acknowledgements? How do probiotics work? Why did John write a book for adults? How do you get out of a writer’s rut? …Hank and John Green have answers!If you're i
459: Electric Meat (w/ Kal McRaven!)
459: Electric Meat (w/ Kal McRaven!) Jul 1, 2026 00:55:55 Has poop always been funny? Why does my cake mix have high altitude instructions? What breakfast foods won’t you get sick of? What percent of my car should be computer? …Hank and Kal have answers!If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.comJoin us for monthly livestreams at patreon.com/dearhankandjohnProduced for Hank and John Green by ComplexlySee Privacy Policy
458: Ancient vs. Hyper-Mortal (w/ Paige Lewis!)
458: Ancient vs. Hyper-Mortal (w/ Paige Lewis!) Jun 24, 2026 00:48:09 Will John release a “John’s Version” of his books like Taylor Swift? How do I start writing again? What can I look forward to in adulthood? How long does it take love to go to the sun and back? Where does our responsibility to ourselves end and our responsibility to others begin? …Paige and John have answers!If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.comJoin us for
457: Big Ball Curators
457: Big Ball Curators Jun 17, 2026 00:51:02 How do I best support someone trying to quit smoking? Why do migraines create such strange symptoms? Why are dead people and animals in cartoons often depicted with Xs for eyes? What do I do with a headstone in my backyard that is from the 1800s? How should I display all my nerdfighter memorabilia? Do ducks have ears? …Hank and John Green have answers!If you're in need of dubious advice,
456: Talking About a Book No One Can Read
456: Talking About a Book No One Can Read Jun 10, 2026 00:49:12 Why is the healing process always so itchy? Why are the acknowledgements usually cut out of audio books? How do I find time for writing as a busy and exhausted parent? When you look out an airplane window, why don’t the clouds look like they’re going by fast? How do I keep loving the media I love when it is being criticized online?…Hank and John Green have answers!If you're in need of dub

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