Dear Hank & John
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473: The Way the Sheep Talk
473: The Way the Sheep Talk
About this podcast
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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- 473: The Way the Sheep Talk · 47 min · Episode 473How did Hank and John decide to start the podcast? Why is there not a special word for a voting place? Would you destroy your hard drives so work can’t be published after you…
- 472: Through Thicket and Thin Wood · 39 min · Episode 472Does the pandemic loom as an obstacle when writing about something set in the past? Did John and Hank predict the comeback of cottage cheese? What does “through thick and thin"…
- 471: Letters From Florida · 40 min · Episode 471Why is every saucepan round? Do authors get any influence over the physical properties of their books? How do animals change as they age? How do I deal with job rejection emails?…
- 470: Which Way is Up? · 48 min · Episode 470How do you fall back in love with writing or reading? What causes baby teeth to come in? What are the odds I got a unique signature in my copy of “Hollywood, Ending”? What do…
- 469: An Invitation for Chaos and Mayhem (w/ Sarah Urist Green!) · 39 min · Episode 469How should I display my signed prints? When did television start broadcasting throughout the entire night? What will you do on your book tour? Can you write about love in a way…
- 468: I Will Not Be Licking Any Doorknobs · 50 min · Episode 468How do trees decide where and when to grow their branches? How do I call out sick when I’m just exhausted by life? How biased is our understanding of prehistoric life based on…
- 467: An Octopolis of Octopui · 46 min · Episode 467How 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…
- 466: An Argument with a Mouse · 51 min · Episode 466Why 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…
- 465: Weird Trajectory · 48 min · Episode 465How 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…
- 464: Becoming a Meditation Podcast · 48 min · Episode 464Why 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…
- 463: I’ve Signed More Books Than God · 42 min · Episode 463Why 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…
- 462: Socialist Ants · 47 min · Episode 462How 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…
- 461: Fun Facts to Combat the Horrors (w/ MB Ramirez!) · 60 min · Episode 461Were 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?…
- 460: Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board · 49 min · Episode 460Hank 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…
- 459: Electric Meat (w/ Kal McRaven!) · 56 min · Episode 459Has 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…
- 458: Ancient vs. Hyper-Mortal (w/ Paige Lewis!) · 48 min · Episode 458Will 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…
- 457: Big Ball Curators · 51 min · Episode 457How 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?…
- 456: Talking About a Book No One Can Read · 49 min · Episode 456Why 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…
- Jumping Pews · 17 minHank 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…
- 455: The Grocery Store Baseball Theory · 43 min · Episode 455Why can you see the outline of the full moon during a crescent moon? What do I do with a surplus of basil plants? How do I make amends with my mom? How do light particles not…
- 454: Flippin’ Heck · 39 min · Episode 454How do I adjust to a new school? Are ducks up to something? Why are puzzles so satisfying? Do ocean mammals drink salt water? How did Hank come up with 2D glasses? If the sun…
- 453: Nobody Is as Good as Me · 45 min · Episode 453Why is it so hard to do things? What’s next for Nerdfighteria? Do our brains know when our limbs fall asleep? Is it possible for a mirror to have never been used? Do John and…
- 452: The Brotherhood is Broken · 43 min · Episode 452Do humans have instincts? Why are there so many “French” foods? How do I introduce Formula 1 fans to the Indy 500? Why does beautiful music give me goose bumps? What’s the…
- 451: We’re Synced, Baby! · 41 min · Episode 451Do Americans not like trains? What do I do with all my files? How can I make camp memorable? What happened to my town’s clouds? When did the concept of a weekend start? …Hank and…
- 450: Diet Coke is Tea (w/ Keith Habersberger!) · 50 min · Episode 450What is a word like “vegetarian” to describe a person who does not willingly want to consume AI-generated content? How do you avoid doomspiraling when trying to reconnect with…
- 449: It Will Go Well And It Will End (w/ Sarah Urist Green!) · 47 min · Episode 449How do I overcome my fear of performance art? How do I visit an art museum properly? How do I speak about my own work without feeling like a total fartface? Do I pursue my dreams…
- 448: Doogie Howser, Boy Chaplin · 49 min · Episode 448If you had to choose one person to represent our planet in an interplanetary meeting, who would it be? How do you make an elopement still feel special? Why do I have to take math…
- 447: Everything Is Over · 48 min · Episode 447What do you do with a check once it’s deposited? How does Vitamin D work? When someone compliments my necklace, is there a concise way of saying it’s cremation jewelry and…
- 446: Just Chatting… With Me · 52 min · Episode 446Where does bubblegum flavor come from? Why do our voices change as we get older? Why does moving suck? Can a stump go on living once the top of its tree has been cut off? What…
- 445: Bring Me My Favorites · 41 min · Episode 445Can I get an MRI or go through TSA without setting off alarms after getting a knee replacement? Would chugging a hardcore energy drink kill a medieval peasant? What was the go-to…
- 444: Hank Brown · 39 min · Episode 444Why are humans not transparent? If you lived on a moon, would you know it? What did cavemen dream about? How does Good Store work with other companies? How do you deal with the…
- 443: A Top Podcast for the Elderly · 38 min · Episode 443Why do I have the desire to rebel against my parents? Why does pen on paper fade over time? Do we make new water? What is the scent of soaps and why do I want to eat it? How…
- 442: They’ve Been Plants the Whole Time · 48 min · Episode 442Do you ever wonder if a listener question comes from a celebrity? Why are most metals gray? Why does holding a baby silence the worry? How do you decide what to do after school?…
- 441: The Value of a Single Shoe · 49 min · Episode 441How has your relationship with your audience changed? What’s a good lie to tell my coworkers about my butt surgery? Has anyone ever tasted the moon? What’s the highest altitude…
- 440: Barreling Ever Forward · 47 min · Episode 440Can you paint in space? What does “48 business hours” mean? Why is everyone asking me about aliens? How do you deal with the ever-present weight of nostalgia? What happens if you…
- 439: Division I Saint · 50 min · Episode 439What is a patron saint? Do we all get eaten? How do flames decide where to go? How do trees stay standing? What happened to Hank’s hair? How do doctors decide where the needles…
- 438: The 2014 Episode · 57 min · Episode 438What happened to John in 2014? …Hank and John Green have answers!If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at [email protected] us for monthly livestreams at…
- 437: Mouse Relay Intercept · 37 min · Episode 437What would you want your clickbait title to be? What is a face? Why is an MRI so loud? Could Rome actually be built in a day? What is going on with the design of traffic lights?…
- 436: The Kelce Green Brother Bowl Brawl · 37 min · Episode 436Can one physically de-escalate? Are my hands actually colder than other parts of my body? Why can I see my veins so well? What would the internet look like if it was a 3D space?…
- 435: So Much Idea in That Idea · 41 min · Episode 435Do we sweat the same way vegetables do? What should I do if a billionaire sits down at my dinner table? How do I feel sane in today’s world? Can you please tell my twelve year…
- 434: Curt’s Fleas · 42 min · Episode 434Why don’t John and Hank live in the same state? Where does the chapstick go after I apply it? When my phone runs out of battery, why can't I plug it in and immediately use it? If…
- 433: Making the Ice · 37 min · Episode 433Why are there so few left-handed people? Can people do things on instinct alone? Why haven’t babies evolved to sleep through the night? We’ve heard of ice breakers, but what are…
- 432: Turtetiquette · 39 min · Episode 432Who is responsible for the ridiculous pet names from John and Hank’s childhood? Any tips on how to cope with pre-wedding stress? Can you explain snot? What is turtle etiquette?…
- 431: The Complicated Dust of Earl Tupper · 40 min · Episode 431How can I eat blocks of moldy cheese and it be delicious, but if I eat a moldy sandwich I die? Are there any experiences from the past 12 years that have shaped your current…
- 430: A Yawn Across Time · 50 min · Episode 431Would it be harder to swim in lava or water? Why do I have one long white hair that grows from my face cheek? What would the stars look like if I were moving faster than light…
- 429: The Mouse Layer · 36 min · Episode 429Why don’t ants drown when it rains? Why is my car covered in bees? How do I balance a profession I love with wanting to have a life outside of work? Why is it easy to put my feet…
- 428: Hard Pivot to Balls · 44 min · Episode 429If humanity is around long enough, could another species evolve to look like us to deter predators? What did people do when they woke up before the existence of phones? What’s…
- 427: Ghosts to Fix the Housing Crisis · 39 min · Episode 428Do dogs have a preferred direction to chase their tail in? Why do we put the dollar sign before the number? Why don’t we have a word for “dying of thirst”? How do I approach…
- 426: The Hank Green Twitter Memorial Garden · 42 min · Episode 427If John and Hank had to name something after each other, what would it be? Could a balloon make it to space? Are athletes offended by how we talk about them? Does a Bloody Mary…
- 425: The Deal With Airports · 39 min · Episode 425When did Hank decide to start going by “Hank”? Why do we have to die? Should I point out to my friend that they missed my birthday? What is your airport advice? Who is driving…
