Dear Hank & John

336: Welcome to Wendy's

27 Jun 2022

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How do I learn to fart? Do I dream of invisible sounds? Can you use a vacuum inside a vacuum? What does "keep an ear out" mean? Why are hardcover book...

335: Just Boil It

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why is the Earth's interior still molten? How do I tell someone I don't like orange soda? What do I write in the yearbook for someone who failed my cl...

334: The Nose of A Mouse

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do we know what happens in black holes? How do I make small talk with an old guy? What's the best plant for a typewriter-shaped flower pot? Why do...

333: Crabulo.us

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do I address a mis-sent crab flyer? Could we open some terrariums on the moon? What does "run of the mill" mean? How will people on Mars maintain thei...

332: As It Transpired

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What grade would we get as an alien's homework? Was your feud over YouTube comment signatures? How do you write an email? Can trees make clouds? How d...

331: The Edge of a Very Small Wilderness

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do I handle a loved one's astronaut aspirations? Should I pick dandelions? How do I sound more cultured? What is a "vibe" scientifically speaking?...

330: The Dear Hank Rejoinder

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can I use a mother's day coupon on myself? How much of a dollar bill do you have to have to use it? Why is the computer mouse cursor tilted? How do we...

329: Here's How to Lose Every Time

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What do you picture while reading? How often should a woodpecker poop? What does the spicy cough demand? What do I do about workplace ants? Can a frie...

328: The Dear John Episode

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do bees know what they're doing? Do you worry that you'll run out of thoughts? What is the wildest thing some rando has ever said to you? Can my weeke...

327: One Drop of the Dirtiest Water (w/ Sarah Urist Green!)

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How are art eras named? How do I feel about a somewhat small accomplishment? How do move on from gnomes? Do you like Latin? John Green and Sarah Urist...

326: The Best of Dear Hank and John, Vol. 3

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From exploding shower doors to unsneezing doctors, here's a collection of some of Dear Hank and John's most memorable moments from episodes 200 to 300...

325: Just A Chicken Floated By (w/ Roman Mars!)

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why don't we have mouth roombas? Is the universe full of chickens? What scientific advances are happening? What was the first internet purchase? How d...

324: mOON NOT COLD?

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are there more wheels or doors? Why do we have individual teeth? Are there more teeth or more legs? mOON NOT COLD? What if my colors are different? Ho...

323: Hoop Seated

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What percentage of total stuff do we know about? What does "net zero carbon emissions" mean? Why does stove-heated soup taste better than microwaved s...

322: Front Row Salad Bar (w/ Sarah Urist Green!)

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you eat salad without looking weird? Should I wear makeup to a job interview if I don't usually wear it? Why are word games so fun? When does "...

321: Chicken Yoga (w/ Chelsea Fagan!)

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why do people fall for crypto scams? Should I work for a company that doesn't align with my values? Why does cash not feel like real money anymore? Wh...

320: Fried A

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do we really need leap days? Are there liquids that are thinner than water? Why did Hank keep making TikToks after he said he wanted just one? How do ...

319: The Bug & Shrimp Wordle Hour

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What would happen if we carbonated the ocean? Were you excited to talk at the doomsday clock conference? How do I be less competitive? Is the Library ...

318: Opposing Squirrel Vibes

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible to not have a temperature? Why isn't space hot? How big would a city have to be to hold everybody? How do I get my parents to ease up? ...

317: The Sleepy Holler Hanna Banjo Band

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Where should I practice the banjo? Why am I allowed to walk up to Starry Night? What do I do with unwanted books? Why doesn't gum stick to teeth? How ...

316: The Lovecraftian Squirrel Situation

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why do spoons flip reflections on one side? How do we know the Northern Hemisphere is on top? How famous is Hank on Tiktok? Why do guys have amazing e...

315: Orlampa Raxerati

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How would you like to be bronzed? How did 2021 go? Where's the Complexly logo exit? What are some first time solo flying suggestions? Hank and John Gr...

314: The Ultimate Week in Ryans (w/Ryan Reynolds!)

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How much of the sky can I actually see? Can I return to a coffee shop if I forgot sugar and cream? Why is Ryan Reynolds on today's podcast? How can I ...

313: I Will Not Engage

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why are your German accents so bad? Why are American English classes so intent on finding meaning? Does Earth's spin affect air travel? How would soun...

312: Chonkadees

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What luggage should I buy? How do I set reminders without a phone? How do I arrange to be fossilized after my death? How do I do things alone? How do ...

311: Confurious (w/ Deboki Chakravarti!)

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Could we clone a neanderthal today? Would I get sick if I ate the Mona Lisa? Why aren't there other animals as smart as humans? What is the skin of yo...

310: Ruined Rax Pants

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Who decided what pen colors were professional? Do you have any advice for stage fright? If you dropped something in a hole drilled all the way through...

309: The Modern Pacifier

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do subatomic particles have color? How do I be less dependent on my phone? What happens if you eat the scoby? How do you help a parent when they lose ...

308: No More Dongles

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wouldn't it be easier to genetically engineer a martian than terraform Mars? How do mirrors represent distance? Should I wear my Pizza John mask to ju...

307: Snizza John

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What can a license plate tell you? Which person is the piggy in the piggy back ride? Why can't tractors go faster? Why are there so many jewelry ads o...

306: Lemon People Bucket Problem

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is indigo? Do you study for your books or rely on past knowledge? Would we notice if everything in the universe got bigger? If I fell through a c...

305: No Manholes Allowed

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How fast to you have to be to follow the sunset? How fast are mosquitos? Why does the solar system spin? Should a three-headed dog have three names? H...

304: Snotty Little Crapburger

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What do I do when I freeze up in a job interview? How do I bail on a high school I never attended? Are we still evolving? Should I attend my high scho...

303: Come Back With A Warrant

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How much does a rainbow weigh? Where is Voyager headed? What does it mean to 86 something? Am I radioactive? Is it normal to clap at the end of movies...

302: Please, Your Reimbursement Here

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What's less scared of us than we are of it? Why do spammers call me Cameron? Why can't Jeff Bezos give his money away? Is there less oxygen where plan...

301: Super Humble Spy Brothers

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why do people say good things humble them? How do I work at a sandwich shop? Should I lean into my temporary tattoos? Why is hold music still so janky...

300: Robocalling Ryans

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What's the easiest way to look like you're working? What do I do when my family watches a movie I don't want to watch? Will I test positive for COVID-...

299: A Very Dark Place Inside My Bones

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How deep is sand? What do I do for homeroom? How do I figure out when a wedding is being held? Do you have bones? How do bees work? Why is white noise...

298: The Whens and Wheres of Thens and Theres (w/Jess Zafarris!)

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why can you answer what, when, and where with that, then, and there? Hank Green and Jess Zafarris have answers!If you're in need of dubious advice, em...

297: The Mariko Aoki Brothers

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Where do unreleased toots go? Why do some books tell you what font they use? How do I stop people asking when my book will be finished? What's up with...

296: The Y'all Call

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do I avoid grieving the living? What's up with Dr Pepper Zero? Would explosions have flames in space? Who is "y'all"? Can a box be round or oval? ...

295: Have I Got Some Roaches For You

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Can your tongue get swole? Why do we call dog arms legs? Should I keep kids chill when I babysit them? What would an inconvenience store sell? What do...

294: We Messed Up, So Let's Talk Crash Course!

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can I support the creation of free educational content? Hank Green and John Green have answers!Go to  https://crashcoursecoin.com/ to find out mo...

293: A Fiction of Light

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why are printers so bad? When do you change the hair color on your ID? Does NASA fake the color of Mars? Why is Venus hotter than Mercury? How do I te...

292: AlienzBop

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you burp? Have you ever had hot Dr Pepper? What are mausoleums for? What's the best gift for aliens? Who coined the phrase "coined a phrase"? Can w...

291: The Dear Hank Letter

23 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is the crust the healthiest part of bread? What would a Dear Hank letter be? How was John the one who came up with the idea for Vlogbrothers? Why do c...

290: Independent Elmer Experts

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is Mars a world? Which side of the bagel is better? Which came first, when or then? Why is there a cow on this glue? Why do people have go-to orders? ...

289: No Moon Chickens

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why are crisp packet wrappers so noisy? What do you do with a second copy of a book? What's between your organs? Why are podcast ads so different from...

288: I Thought I'd Come Up With A Joke

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What's up with pee shivers? What did we do before glasses? What do I do about freeloading roommates? Where are all the Irish setters? Do I correct my ...

287: The AFC Wimbledon & Mars Spectacular

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What happened on Mars this week? What's AFC Wimbledon up to? Hank Green and John Green have answers!If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at h...

286: A Number Likely to Go Up

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What's the worst job you've ever had? Why are hats so important? When should I get a vase? Should I wash my hair with cold water? What happens when a ...

285: A Pill Meant for Horses

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is it okay to ask people for their discarded tree branches? How long would the vaccine need to be in my system before a whale could eat my arm without...

284: Brain Secretions Worthy of Consumption (w/ Charlie Jane Anders!)

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do we know if our ideas are original? Are there any serious efforts to colonize asteroids? Why aren't there any space books for teenagers? When do...

283: Nightmare Antz (w/ Ashley C. Ford!)

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why is Earth called Earth instead of Water? How do I be less busy? How do I tell my mom her breath is bad? Was it okay to email my doctor? How will CO...

282: The Silly Brothers

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Who writes author bios in the back of books? Why do things burn up when entering the atmosphere but not exiting it? Would you stay in a space hotel? W...

281: Reverse Photon Farts

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Would Earth bounce if you shrank it? How do you write italics by hand? How do I overcome vaccine jealousy? How do pupils dilate? How do I write a stor...

280: Music in the Wind (w/ Katherine Green!)

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How many songs go on a perfect playlist? What's the statute of limitations on sending people photos? Do outside plants get dusty like houseplants? Doe...

279: Live Your Whimsy (w/Farah Alibay!)

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can Mars landings happen in realtime? How will humans keep track of days on Mars? How do I stop imagining mice in books? What's the coolest themed...

278: Popeulation Density

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Can a whale use a snorkel? Am I getting one vaccine or two? What is Hank's job? Why do some hoodies have pockets in their pockets? How many popes per ...

277: One Quirk Too Many

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why do American weeks start on Sunday? How long should Christmas decorations stay up? How do I add variety to my life? What's a failure that felt like...

276: An Onomatopoetic Wifi Explainer

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How does science work? Is it rude to turn off the lights while my dog eats? How does wifi work? Do I always dream and just can't remember sometimes? W...

275: What Good Death Quotes

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How does public domain work? What is the most common name in human history? Why do we sleep in the dark? What's up with epigraphs in books? When does ...

274: Not and Never Both

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is Benjamin Harrison the exact middle president of the USA? How did you predict a pandemic? Would a younger version of me be able to open my phone? Wh...

273: John's Shark Bite

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is John's emergency scale? What does "profit goes to charity" mean? When do you list someone other than immediate family as an emergency contact?...

272: If It Was A Good Moose

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are Medusa's powers affected by beauty's subjectivity? What's the difference between dry and wet measuring cups?  Have you ever started a blog before...

271: The Best Pant (Live at VidCon London w/Hannah Witton!)

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do I make new friends? How do you feel about vulva-print trousers? What do I do while someone is saying hi to my dog? Does organization help you m...

270: Frailty's Pickle

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What do I do when my friends don't invite me places? What are some conversation topics that are impossible to argue about? What do I do if I found my ...

269: Into the Future, Vittorio

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do I achieve my dream fridge? What do Danish people call Danish pastries? Is the North Pole a continent or an island? Why are cartoon mice cute? H...

268: How Onion Weight Per Onion

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What do I do about a secret snake neighbor? What do I do with excessive root vegetables? How do I respond to someone asking if I'm blushing? Is the Ea...

267: One From the Archives

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How much sand can I take from the beach before it becomes immoral? Are there fossils in space? Where does a pirate accent come from? What's the big ci...

266: Doin' My Work, Jerk

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why does the Twix company care about left and right Twixes? What would happen if I found dinosaur bones in my backyard? How do I reply to my boss's st...

265: The Kazoo Came First

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do I get better at communicating my feelings?! Could the dinosaurs have seen the meteor on its way? Was John really shocked by an electric pen in ...

264: The Opposite of a Trophy

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you put your mask or earbuds on first? Why were soda fountains a big deal? Why don't holes in the ground below sea level always fill with water? Wh...

263: Before the Acorns

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Can you really fly close enough to the sun to melt wax wings? Why does it take a minute for hot water to come out of the tap? Where are non-binary peo...

262: The Old Ramen Factory (Live in Carmel, IN!)

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What's up with roundabouts? What should my former foster grandpa name be? What are your weirdest stress coping mechanisms? What's your absurd dream sc...

261: Not Pastable

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why is fire shaped like fire? What Halloween costumes work with a mask? Why do dumpsters all smell the same? How do I stop getting voting ads now that...

260: His One Loamy Weakness

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why do superheroes fly with their arms out in front? Were my college expectations way off? Could we use space travel to look at dinosaurs? Should I fe...

259: Infinite Bird

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Could the pandemic wipe out lice? What's up with the "birds aren't real" conspiracy theory? Do you think this will be over by the end of the year? Wha...

258: A Really Old Cheetah

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Will it be safe for my roommate's rabbit to be on TV next spring? What do I pack for an evacuation? Did people make paper planes before the Wright Bro...

257: There Eye Am (w/ Taha Khan at VidCon London!)

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why do different animals make such different noises? What's the deal with Fahrenheit? How do I not invite all my friends to a gathering? Why is my hai...

256: A Lonely Road (w/Jacob Goldstein!)

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What is money? How do you not look suspicious when you find $60,000? How do I tell my friend I'm uncomfortable hearing brag about their salary? What d...

255: Hello, Mr. & Mr. Green

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What is "other" on my phone's storage? How do I handle my life being thrown off track? What's the policy on renaming a fostered fish? Are mushrooms a ...

254: It Ain't Easy Being Green Bunnies

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do eels reproduce? Why isn't there green fur in nature? Is small talk a betrayal? Where do rights come from? What do I do about a late birthday pr...

253: Tensor Tympani Work With Me

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How much paint does it take to make a room smaller? Why can't we hear when we yawn? Are we always expanding the same way the universe is? Why does gat...

252: A Comedy Podcast About Chemical Equilibrium

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do I handle my fear of megacryometeors? Why do bugs like lights so much? Where is John's Edgar Allen Poe bust? How do I stay productive while reco...

251: 5 Seconds is 1 Mile

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Where should I be during a phone interview? Do other animals get sick as often as humans do? What's the time/distance correlation between lightning an...

250: Carl Yastrzemski's Business School

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do I live the dream of not having a job? What's the history of mouth cleaning? Do authors get to choose the font of their books? Why are piggy ban...

249: The Liverbird in the Room (Live at VidCon Now!)

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Any life advice for a recent college graduate? If you put milk in a bowl of croutons, is that dinner cereal? How do I stay motivated to create? What h...

248: Nature's Solar Panels

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do you greet multiple friends in different time zones? What are some other card games that scratch the same itch as Uno? Could I swim in the water...

247: Lobster Dream Hands

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do I learn to dance? Why do shirts have tags? Have you ever published a book under a pen name? Where did air quotes come from? How do you answer t...

246: A Hard Wet Sponge

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What are some socially distant birthday strategies? Why do we refer to things as bone dry? Do all microwaves rotate in the same direction? Why haven't...

245: We Are Held Together by Sunlight

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What happens to viruses when they die? Is it possible to separate the art from the artist? Why did you guys talk about Al Gore so much in 2007? How do...

244: screamingfrog.mp3

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What could be in an audio file labeled "screaming frog"? Do you write with timelines in mind? What do I do with my grandma's fruitcake? Where do I get...

243: Either 8½ or 68 Million

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do I help my mom manage her depression? How do I address a professor who signs their emails with initials? What size boot is Italy? What is the mo...

242: I Was Dunking a Basketball (Live in Atlanta, GA!)

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do I show non-consumerist appreciation for my mom? Is it better to be sticky or slippery? What's your favorite chair? How do you get used to livin...

241: An Exhaustive & Exhausting Study

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do I wrangle a lot of crickets? How do I spend less time looking at screens? Is a paperback version of a new book worth the wait? What do I keep h...

240: Mail Order Memes

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How does the ozone layer relate to climate change? How can I communicate with my phoneless best friend? How many ants would it take to carry a human? ...

239: Does This Have Walnuts or Pecans?

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do I connect with my siblings? Why do some cereals falsely claim nuts? Is it okay to call a professor by their first name? Are coffee machines a k...

238: The Meteor Men

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why don't people paint their houses black? How do I deal with loneliness? What are some good triplet pranks? What are the Google Street View must-see ...

237: A Well-Balanced Breakfast

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why have I become nocturnal? How do I write in a book? Where does the phrase "the high seas" come from? Which fruits are breakfast fruits? How do I he...