The Anthropocene Reviewed

Science Podcasts

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

Location:

United States

Genres:

Science Podcasts

Description:

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

Twitter:

@anthroreviewed

Language:

English

Episodes

Orbital Sunrise

8/26/2021

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.

Duración:00:24:05

Ginkgo Biloba

6/30/2021

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

Duración:00:29:40

Icelandic Hot Dog Stand and Signing Your Name 250,000 Times

5/18/2021

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:...

Duración:00:25:38

Penguins of Madagascar and the Smallpox Vaccine

4/29/2021

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...

Duración:00:27:56

Plague

9/24/2020

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.

Duración:00:25:48

The Anthropocene Reviewed, Reviewed

8/27/2020

John Green reviews the podcast The Anthropocene Reviewed.

Duración:00:24:38

Mortification and Civilization

7/30/2020

John Green reviews mortification and civilization.

Duración:00:27:22

Seventeen Listener Suggestions, Reviewed

6/25/2020

John Green reviews seventeen--that’s right, seventeen--topics suggested by listeners who emailed him at anthropocenereviewed at gmail dot com.

Duración:00:22:31

You'll Never Walk Alone and Jerzy Dudek

5/28/2020

John Green reviews the song You'll Never Walk Alone the performance of a Polish goalkeeper named Jerzy Dudek on May 25th, 2005.

Duración:00:27:29

Monopoly and Academic Decathlon

4/30/2020

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

Duración:00:24:14

Humanity's Temporal Range

3/26/2020

John Green reviews humanity's temporal range.

Duración:00:22:58

Staphylococcus Aureus and the Non-Denial Denial

2/27/2020

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

Duración:00:23:40

Works of Art by Agnes Martin and Hiroyuki Doi

1/30/2020

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.

Duración:00:21:52