Dear Hank & John
Episodes
435: So Much Idea in That Idea
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do 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...
DHJ434: Curt’s Fleas
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why 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...
433: Making the Ice
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why 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 hear...
432: Turtetiquette
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who 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 sno...
431: The Complicated Dust of Earl Tupper
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How 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 h...
430: A Yawn Across Time
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Would 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...
429: The Mouse Layer
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why 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?...
428: Hard Pivot to Balls
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If 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 ex...
427: Ghosts to Fix the Housing Crisis
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do 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...
426: The Hank Green Twitter Memorial Garden
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If 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 tal...
425: The Deal With Airports
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When 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 a...
424: Heaven Grades on a Curve
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you were standing on Mercury or Venus, would the sun look bigger? How long is a "while"? What are career fields that AI won’t be able to replace?...
423: Everything Old Is New Again
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is a nerdfighter? How do scabs work? How do I make my house feel like my home? Did John soft launch Keats & Co.? How much does the surface of...
422: We Got Another Brother (w/ Travis McElroy!)
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think the current pope has eaten more hot dogs than the previous popes combined? Does the atmosphere distort our view of the stars? How do I as...
421: Sonic’s Butt Game
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it easier to push or pull? What is the difference between bandicoots and bilbies? Any advice on coping with a changing mental worldview? Who are yo...
420: The Plant Episode
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does John want to be a corn or pea plant? If we were able to put enough plants on Mars, could they produce enough oxygen for us to be able to breathe?...
419: A Soup of Letters
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you help my public image as a superhero? How does the International Space Station have different countries all in one station? How does sunscreen ...
418: Fifty-Three, That’s It For Me
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What ages should I look out for? How common are tongues? Should I send a wedding invite to a celebrity? How do I avoid getting discouraged and giving ...
417: You’ll Be Okay in the Medium Run
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do I prove I didn’t use AI in my masters thesis? Why is it so hard to do the things I really want to do? Is there something different about men’...
416: The Free Will Episode
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do fish jump out of the water? What do I talk about in therapy? If the whole world quarantined itself for six weeks, would all viruses die out? If...
415: Bombarded by Space Frogs
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did John bike to the airport? How do we know that Earth isn’t being bombarded by space frogs? How can we channel more Uncle Mike in our everyday...
414: Tell Me What Your Pain Sounds Like
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do people determine if they have a high or low pain tolerance? Can John and Hank tell the difference between their writing styles? How can I find ...
413: We Disagree (But In A Cute Way)
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do I talk to my sister about our differing religious beliefs? Why do we draw stars as five pointed shapes when they are actually spheres? Has John...
412: This Is Going to Be a Therapy Session (w/ Shan Boodram!)
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do I become someone people care about? Should I tell my roommate’s boyfriend that she is cheating on him? How do I meet people and start dating?...
411: You’ve Gotta’ Optimize
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can sharks get tuberculosis? Why create your own products rather than promote existing products? Where did I exist before I was born? How do I deal ...
410: Too Weird to Fail
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are the geese in Mary Oliver’s “Wild Geese” Canada Geese? Why are there taglines on movie posters? Does footballer Joe Lewis have special shor...
409: The No Bummer Sleep Spectacular
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whatever happened to Ecogeek? If humans colonized Mars, would there be a pope of Mars? Are certain types of protein more effective for humans? Did AFC...
408: The Green Brothers Often Are Wrong
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have Hank and John’s opinions of Elon Musk changed over the years? How do I not wallow in despair after losing my job? How do you start writing some...
407: Concepts of a Bubble
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it socially appropriate to cover my ears and go “ahhhhhh?” Where did all the water on Mars go? How do I deal with friends who disrespect my fav...
406: Science Spectacular (w/ Deboki Chakravarti!)
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can gasses other than oxygen be fuel for fire? What happens to your internal organs after giving birth? How does copper work? How do other animals dea...
405: Gettin’ Real Real
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you plan for the year ahead? Where is John going on tour? Why do my hands clap louder when freshly lotioned? How do I deal with getting a bad g...
404: Die on Tuesday
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the “Indianapolis Cocktail” actually served in Indianapolis? What do I do with my life? How do I entertain my friend in the hospital? What’s ...
403: Yeah Inflation
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If I make two cups of tea with the same leaves, am I ingesting twice the caffeine? Should I get a “This Machine Kills Facists” laptop sticker in 2...
402: Alfred Australia
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do Hank and John look like? What do Americans know about Australia? Why is there not a cure for cancer? What do I do with having too many boo...
401: Goodreads Therapy
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why are people on Goodreads so angry? Can you gift a subscription on good.store? Can I read Everything is Tuberculosis if I’m squeamish? Are there...
400: For Those Who Are Still Listening
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why do Hank and John keep things PG? Why are white sheets the standard ghost costume? How will computers deal with dates beyond the year 9999? I...
399: God of Frogtok
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why do things happen “at” night but “during” the day? How do you heat food during a power outage? What is an organ? Does moonlight contain UV ...
398: Organic Plastic
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When do I stop using a bar of soap? What’s the current state of the first plastics ever made? How do you best judge peoples’ character when dati...
397: A Top Podcast for Teens
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why don’t we know why gravity works? What if the Green brothers went on Dancing with the Stars? When jaundiced, do smurfs turn green? Why am I alw...
396: I’m About to Become an Expert
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why do many romance books release in paperback? Can giraffes swim? Can a mosquito get drunk from biting me? How do I understand supreme court decisi...
395: Your One Wild and Precious Corpse
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When will people be buried on the moon or mars? How do I not feel lonely and like a social failure? Do we not have anything interesting to say to ants...
394: I Think Very Highly of Me (Live at VidCon!)
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Would John perform standup if it avoided inconveniencing someone? Which historical figure should be swapped with a dinosaur? Why is everyone so mad ab...
393: I Hope You Forgot to Record
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In which Hank and John go on a journey of meaning.If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at [email protected] us for monthly livestream...
392: Kill The Part That Cringes
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Should tiny characters really have high-pitched voices? Where do flies sleep? Is a seed a plant? When, why, and how were hard-shell tacos invented...
391: High Priest of Beef Days
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do we have the original copy of the declaration of independence? What animals would have been on Noah’s Ark? What do I do if I accidentally walk i...
390: Breathe Mars (w/ Dr. Katie Mack!)
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If everything was the exact same color, would we still be able to see? Why can't I take naps in contacts? How long does it take to get to space? What ...
Introducing The Universe
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John has launched a new podcast project with Katie Mack! Crash Course Pods: The Universe is a new limited series podcast where Dr. Katie Mack, a theor...
389: Dear Honk and Jane
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's the best way to hold an umbrella? What do I do with a life-sized Shaq? Are humans a super-organism? Why does espresso goop smell like burnt hai...
388: Turtle the Moon
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How could ping pong balls be considered a liquid? What do you mean "there's no free will"? What is toothpaste? What counts as a rare book? What is App...
387: Hard Pivot to Beef
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are some good audiobooks? How do I relearn to chew? How do vitamins get assigned letters? How do I ask for money I was owed? How do I deal with a...
386: Play Me Some More Fiddle
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why does my cat put her mice in the water bowl? How do you quit Twitter? How much would it cost to build a real Lego house? What happens to dirt displ...
385: Duology
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's a good place to put stickers? How do I convince my friends to join me in a wolf-and-bear enclosure? How does a compass work in space? How do I ...
384: A Martian Ocean
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you stop caring whether people like you? Why does my shower set off the smoke detector? Why would a 21st century suburban high school have to t...
383: The College Freaktacular
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do I choose what college to apply to? Any fast tips for college survival? Am I gonna forget everything I learn in school? What's the future of col...
382: Dental Spider-bots
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why don't batteries last very long? Does Spider-man have to brush his teeth? Can a goose do math? Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need ...
381: Until Oblivion Hits
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why do humans have butts? Why does John sound weird this week? What should a delivery driver do when a dog escapes? How many humans have ever been 30?...
380: GreenChat 2024
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's up with the Green brothers in 2024? Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at [email protected]...
379: Rainbow Moon
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where is the bit line? Why are some jenga blocks harder to pull than others? Would the moon be the same brightness if it was a different color? Hank a...
378: Pelican Dream Chat
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are orcas the only animals that sink ships? Will vodka give flowers a second wind? Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of dubious ad...
377: Dear Hank and John: Taylor's Version
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do I get my significant other on board with Taylor Swift? Would Taylor Swift be a good president? Will you rerelease the Eras Tour Pizza John sh...
376: Death of the Dad Joke
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do my pets have better circulation than me? What's the organizational structure of an anarchy club? What are your hiatus T-Swift thoughts? How do I re...
375: The Water Episode
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why is unsalted water called freshwater? How long would it take to drink a swimming pool? How do I gently reject a fish? What size are we on the scale...
374: Shorter, And Worse, But More Authentic
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, what's up with the podcast now? How do I destroy a thatched roof in a wind tunnel? Hank and John return from a brief hiatus to give you all these...
373: Infinitely More Versatile (w/ Mike Trapp!)
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we have Eastern and Pacific time zones? What would happen if I blended a smoothie for a year? What's the most versatile food? Why are some town...
372: Did I Just Glimpse Nirvana?
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What the heck is going on with Dear Hank and John for the next four to six months? Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of dubious a...
371: Eyeglasses, A Finger, I Dunno
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do I find meaning in life? How big would a ball made of all the world's mosquitos be? If Neanderthals were around today, would they understand mem...
370: Solving a Space Murder (w/ Sam Reich!)
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should cars have two horns? Why are humans the only animal that uses toilet paper? How do cowboys say goodbye? When will the first space murder take p...
369: Now It Gets German (w/Sarah Urist Green!)
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where does the word delete come from? How do I maintain friendships in a difficult time? Do humans undergo physiological changes along with seasons? C...
368: Cowboys Through and Through (w/ Roman Mars!)
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are roaches a moral failing? What makes a species native? What's a finsta? How do I help a horse experiencing object permanence? Can I use quarters I ...
367: Sharkface Unicycle Boy
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is doing a 180 in a rocket ship hard? Do fish get thirsty? What are some alternatives to "Sun's Out, Guns Out"? How worried should we be about AI? Whe...
366: Just Science Day (w/ Deboki Chakravarti!)
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does water smell like? Did bipedal dinosaurs get back pain? Is my perception of time related to my heart rate? Does getting fresh air when you're...
365: Some Guy Died in This House
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are there any liquid planets? What should I know about tuberculosis? Do we eat rocks other than salt? Why do I like crickety leg rubbing? What do I we...
364: Yourami (w/ Sarah Urist Green!)
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we put butter in that thing in our fridges? How do I explain memory loss without garnering sympathy? Is mental illness as romanticized as it is...
363: What is Sadness, Even, To a Mouse?
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do mouse burp? Does skiing get better? Why does one movie feel longer than multiple TV episodes? Can I yo-yo while skydiving? What's the loudest a sou...
362: Time and Cheese Grater
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can I use eggwater for coffee? Do cows eat chickens? Does soup make you pee? How does electricity know when a circuit is closed? How many pancakes are...
361: The Murky Passions
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why can't I sneeze on command? Do young people really not want to work anymore? Does every region have their own secret sodas? When will the Awesome C...
360: Katherine's Question Challenge
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can fish see water? How do you decide what to write about? Does a shoal ever get to just vibe? What's your favorite part of the movie Goncharov? Do se...
359: Converted to Goldendoodles
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are anthills just one person? Can you help solve crosswords? Did people used to think they would die of colds? What does "have a good one" mean? When ...
358: My Heart Muscle's Chiseled
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What person growth have you seen in your life? Why doesn't my heart feel sore after exercise? Hank and John Green have answers!If you're in need of du...
357: Who Should Come But The News
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Which uncle is most likely to underpay you? How do eyes wear a sundress? What are your New Year's Hot Takes? Hank and John Green have answers! If you...
356: Screaming in a Large Space
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What can I do in an empty library? How fast do we make pee? Can a horse and a dinosaur have kids? Can I live in Milton Keynes as a Wimbledon fan? Coul...
355: The Spy Who Traumatized Me
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does it really take one to know one? What do I say when I hand someone blood? How do I catch up with news on a monthly basis? How do I keep my impact ...
354: Major Major Major Major
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why aren't people over 18 called majors? How does irratiation work? Why are different spots of skin different? What does it mean for Hank to be on a j...
353: Good for the Gaggle
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do with $44 billion? How important are consistent beliefs? Who decides collective nouns? How do I stop swearing but still be cool? Can ...
352: Self-Serving Sarcophagi (w/ Sarah Urist Green!)
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who decides how a name is pronounced? What would you preserve for the future? How do I make sure I'm kind? Have you purchased your burial plots yet? W...
351: Sphere the Atmos
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it harder to wake up during inclement weather? How do I explain gravity to a 3-year-old? Do magnets ever stop magneting? Do I weigh less on a m...
350: Fully Two Selves
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Where does paper go when you cut it? Were silent letters always silent? Why do you only smell smells when you inhale? What categories aren't made up? ...
349: The Rooster Gauntlet
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did people used to die of old age earlier? What would happen to a dead body on the moon? Where could I live that is furthest away from venomous creatu...
348: Good Old Demily
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have questions? This week only, Hank Green and John Green have exactly zero answers! Just a real human conversation about pilfered lemurs, secr...
347: The Ultimate Stalemate, Emotionally (w/ Mark Watson!)
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Could you break out of a giant pickle? How do you balance gratitude? How do I pretend I know what someone's talking about? How do I be more understand...
346: Pete's A John
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What class would you invent? How do I know if someone recognizes Pizza John or not? How do I let one of my students know I recognize Snizza John? What...
345: Did He Have Rats?
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's up with Ryan Reynolds? Why do green anoles like singing more than brown anoles? Is stomach acid inside our bodies or outside our tubes? How do ...
344: A Film of Scuzz
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Would being caught just before hitting the ground still hurt? Is it bad that the Earth is spinning faster? Where does the air inside of bell peppers c...
343: Raccoonanity
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How often does the moon go around the Earth? Are bugs alright? How do I not cry at rude customers? When's the last time you had a good cry? What is th...
342: Recovered Ancient Knowledge
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do I house sit for 100 ducks? How do I move a tectonic plate? How do power lines explode balloons but not birds? Why are so many US products not a...
341: Juice the Cloud (w/ Randall Munroe!)
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What would happen if a day was a minute? What if an asteroid hit a volcano that was ready to erupt? Would a rocket and a bullet go through Jupiter's c...
340: Blame the Bird
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do I have my writing read apart from me? Is the Earth really round? How do I find out about food recalls? What would Earth be like if trees had ne...
339: Every Building is a Vehicle (w/ Brennan Lee Mulligan!)
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How does something absorb light? How do I handle losing four marks? Is it okay to disagree with movie reviews? Can I just take ice cream? Is it bad lu...
338: The Stupidest Birds in the Forest
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do I respond to decade old bread texts? How do woodpeckers not get concussions? Would Earth's destruction be bad for Mars? Why is it so hard to ge...
337: Reserved for Mateys
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's up with all the giraffe sex? Why is it easier to keep a moving bicycle upright? How does my stomach growl? Why were dinosaurs so big? What are ...