A Word From John

A Word From John

Author: Complexly, John Green November 8, 2018 Duration: 5:37
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 the producer of other leading podcasts including Radiolab, Snap Judgment, On the Media, Death, Sex & Money, and Here’s the Thing with Alec Baldwin.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In each episode of The Anthropocene Reviewed, John Green takes a seemingly ordinary or extraordinary element of our human-dominated world and examines it with a blend of research, personal reflection, and quiet wonder. This isn't a series of dry lectures; instead, Green explores topics as vast as disease and as specific as a favorite song, assigning each a rating on a five-star scale as a framework for deeper inquiry. The podcast lives in the spaces between society, culture, and personal journal, finding profound connections in the mundane artifacts of our time. You'll hear thoughtful explorations of everything from the history of the QWERTY keyboard to the emotional resonance of sunsets, all delivered in Green's familiar, introspective style. The result is a unique audio experience that measures the weight and warmth of human existence, one reviewed subject at a time. Produced by Complexly, this podcast invites you to pause and consider the intricate marks we've left on the planet and on each other, often finding surprising hope and heartache nestled within the data and the stories. It’s a personal project that feels universally relevant, turning a review into a form of meditation on our shared, complicated home.
Author: Episodes: 37

The Anthropocene Reviewed
Podcast Episodes
Lascaux Paintings and the Taco Bell Breakfast Menu [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:01
John Green reviews a 17,000-year-old painting and the Taco Bell breakfast menu. Thanks to Simple Contacts for sponsoring this episode: simplecontacts.com/anthro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c…
Hawaiian Pizza and Viral Meningitis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:46
John Green reviews a pineapple and ham yeasted flatbread and an inflammation of the membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord. Thanks to Dashlane for sponsoring this episode: https://www.dashlane.com/anthro Hosted b…
Super Mario Kart and the Bonneville Salt Flats [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:57
John Green reviews a kart racing video game series and a vast expanse of salt-encrusted earth located in the desert of northwestern Utah. Thanks to Backblaze for sponsoring this episode: http://backblaze.com/anthro Hoste…
Googling Strangers and Kentucky Bluegrass [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:53
John Green reviews a plant species with no relationship to Kentucky and the contemporary practice of searching for the lives of people you don't know. Thanks to this episode's sponsors. Audible: audible.com/anthro Casper…
Halley's Comet and Cholera [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:47
John Green reviews Halley's Comet, a celestial body visible from Earth once in a lifetime, and cholera, an infection caused by bacteria and people. Thanks to audible for sponsoring today's episode: http://audible.com/ant…
Canada Geese and Diet Dr Pepper [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:55
John Green reviews Canada Geese (a bird species that was not too long ago on the brink of extinction) and Diet Dr Pepper (a zero-calorie soda popularized by a man named Foots). Thanks to Audible for sponsoring today's ep…