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Dear Hank & John

Society EN ↓ 466 episodes

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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Complexly

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Society

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Latest episode

Oct 7, 2026

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Episodes

197: It's All About Empowerment! (w/ Jenny Owen Youngs!) 08.07.2019

How do I promote myself? Are museums better explored individually or as a group? What should I do with memorabilia I don't intend to display? What do I do when someone's in my seat? How should Sincere sign off emails? Why do bugs die on their backs? How do we put less value in personality tests? Do mascots smile inside the suit when posing for pictures? Hank and Jenny from  Buffering the Vampire S...

196: There Is Nothing You Are Not 01.07.2019

How did they decide doorbells should go ding dong? How do I get my coworkers out of my personal life? Why does Hank have button-up jeans? How do you not worry that everything you write has been written before? What are the odds that I'm part pigeon? Why don't you see tons of stars when you're in space? Hank and John have answers! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.c...

195: Fun with Bob and John! 24.06.2019

What should I do with all these keys? How do I unrecommend a raunchy novel to my grandma? What's a good psychology team name? What is the most effective way to pull an all-nighter? What should I call my girlfriend's parents? Why are middle schoolers so terrifying? What do I do with all these tomatoes? Hank and John have advice! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com...

194: Fortunately, They Are Not Carnivores 17.06.2019

How do I advance past the waving stage of acquaintanceship? What does one do at conferences? My friend based a character off of me but the character sucks? How do I get in my house if I'm locked out? From where does a giant African land snail poop? Can I have only one jacked arm? John and Hank have answers! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com. Join us for monthly...

193: It's Like a Pool of Liver! 10.06.2019

Why do I cry more easily as I get older? What is SPF? What are healthy methods to combat loneliness? What should I do if I busted a hole in the wall while bonding with my sibling? How do I be less curt in texts and emails? Where does John consume his hot takes? How do I stop being bad at cooking? How would John and Hank have met if they weren’t brothers? How do I make this locker room my new home?...

192: Raised on a Yacht (w/ Vanessa Hill of BrainCraft!) 03.06.2019

Vanessa Hill of  BrainCraft  joins Hank to answer your questions! Has it ever not been raining? Can I change my major if I have a scholarship? Should there be compulsory voting? How do I learn to ride a bike? What is tipping etiquette in the US? When is it my turn to watch TV? Can I take a blanket covered with pictures of me to college? Will the US claim Mars as a state? How does boxed mac and che...

191: The Engagement Duck 27.05.2019

What is the dress code if there is no dress code? Where can I be anxious at work? What should I do with 72 tall vases? How can I avoid having to do dishes? How can I grow my own vegetables if the Sun is in the wrong place? How do I sort out my priorities? How do I tell my girlfriend's mother we aren't ready for a duck? Is there a polite way to ask someone to eat quietly? How and where should I con...

190: The Top Three Best Things About Sneezing Underwater 20.05.2019

How do I get people to remember who I am? What do I do about the Red Bull I spilled in a kid's backpack? How do I deal with my girlfriend's unaccepting parents? Does cold water boil faster than hot water? Which way should a staple face? Is it possible to sneeze underwater? What is the correct way to eat the bottom of a popsicle? How do I get out of being grounded? Can I bring my boyfriend to a thi...

189: Weird Statistics 13.05.2019

Do a lot of people swerve? What constitutes black coffee? How do I make mac and cheese if I don't have milk? What is the rage/luck relationship when it comes to pennies? How do I find out my therapist's name? Should I give books to people who don't like to read? How should I deal with family drama? How do I get my charger back? Is it time to rip off the Band-Aid? John and Hank have (dubious) advic...

188: The Imperial Bridal March 06.05.2019

What is the proper thing to do with abandoned table beer? What's the best way to spend time on trains? How do I move on when my favorite show ends? How do I sleep in without waking up with a backache? Should I have played "The Imperial March" at a wedding? Are you allowed to use the soap in another person's shower? Why do some carrots taste earthier than others? Why isn't there a Neptune Day? What...

187: The Uncle Mike Way of Life 29.04.2019

How do I fairly distribute my hugs? Could black holes suck up the Earth? How do I change the way I walk? How can I support my stressed-out dad? What's the best way to receive negative performance reviews? What do I do if I vomit at work? Why don't ants die when they fall from heights? Who should play me in the movie of my life? John and Hank have (dubious) answers! The poem John mentions at the be...

186: The Morlon Wiley Way In 22.04.2019

How do you open an envelope? How do companies turn attention into money? What's the deal with the itsy bitsy spider? And more! Get your signed desk sword!!!  https://store.dftba.com/products/john-green-signed-desk-swords If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com. Join us for monthly livestreams and an exclusive weekly podcast at  patreon.com/dearhankandjohn . Follow us...

185: Time-Traveling Battle Axes 15.04.2019

Who owns the bones? Why are American coins so confusing? Would dragon eggs have scales? And more! Follow us on Twitter!  twitter.com/dearhankandjohn If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com. Join us for monthly livestreams and an exclusive weekly podcast at  patreon.com/dearhankandjohn . If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com. Join us f...

184: Lady with the Time Piece (w/ Helen Zaltzman!) 08.04.2019

How do you deal with saying something wrong publicly? How far does a squirrel's social sphere extend? Can I ask my friend questions about her surgery? And more! Thanks to Helen Zaltzman for being a temporary Green brother this week! Find more of Helen's work at  helenzaltzman.com . Follow us on Twitter!  twitter.com/dearhankandjohn If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail...

183: John's Subway Safety Procedures 01.04.2019

How do you stay focused on one project for a long time? Should I tell this stranger to examine their zipper? Are there other kinds of ketchup? And more! Follow us on Twitter!  twitter.com/dearhankandjohn If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com. Join us for monthly livestreams and an exclusive weekly podcast at  patreon.com/dearhankandjohn . If you're in need of dubio...

182: It’s All Hermeneutics to Me 25.03.2019

Are our voices actually slightly deeper? What's going on with paperclips? How do I keep out the chickens? And more! Follow us on Twitter!  twitter.com/dearhankandjohn If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com. Join us for monthly livestreams and an exclusive weekly podcast at  patreon.com/dearhankandjohn . If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gm...

181: Comforting Existential Crises (w/ Jana Hisham!) 18.03.2019

When are you too old to read YA? How do you get lost in a healthy way? Are there entire civilizations on the bottom of the ocean? And more! Check out Jana's YouTube channel:  youtube.com/aFriendlyArab This episode was recorded live at VidCon London 2019! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com. Join us for monthly livestreams and an exclusive weekly podcast at  patre...

180: The Bird Thunderdome (w/ Katherine Green!) 11.03.2019

How do I win the bird hospitality battle? Are the keys part of the car? How do I get better at creative writing? And more! You can listen to more Hank & Katherine in  Delete This ! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com! Join us for monthly livestreams and an exclusive weekly podcast at  patreon.com/dearhankandjohn . If you're in need of dubious advice, email us...

179: The Queen's Dream Job (w/ Danielle Bainbridge!) 04.03.2019

Should I pretend to dislike my sister? How do I not put too much pressure on my dream job? How much salt does it take to mummify a person? And more! Keep learning from Danielle in  Origin of Everything ! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com! Join us for monthly livestreams and an exclusive weekly podcast at  patreon.com/dearhankandjohn . If you're in need of dubio...

178: Snack Man! (Live at PodCon!) 25.02.2019

How do I propose to my girlfriend if I can't get down on one knee? How do I get rid of a bad nickname? Should I cause chaos? And more! This episode was recorded live at PodCon 2 in Seattle, WA. If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com! Join us for monthly livestreams and an exclusive weekly podcast at  patreon.com/dearhankandjohn . If you're in need of dubious advice,...

177: Gum Influencers 18.02.2019

How do I know if I'm being a know-it-all? How do we survive the 2020 presidential election? At what point does a flying fish become a swimming bird? And more! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com! Join us for monthly livestreams and an exclusive weekly podcast at  patreon.com/dearhankandjohn . If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com....

176: The Celebrity Life Coaches of Your Dreams 11.02.2019

Should penguins go to Mars? Why do we chew rubber? Is this frantic, indecisive squirrel okay? And more! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com! Join us for monthly livestreams and an exclusive weekly podcast at  patreon.com/dearhankandjohn . If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com. Join us for monthly livestreams at patreon.com/dearhan...

175: Burn It All!!!! 04.02.2019

What should I put in my journal? Should I sign a card for someone I don't know? What do I do when strangers tell me my shoes are untied? And more! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com! Join us for monthly livestreams and an exclusive weekly podcast at  patreon.com/dearhankandjohn . If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com. Join us for...

174: The Mysterious "Stolen" Car 28.01.2019

Am I too old to race down hotel hallways? Is there a stranger in my attic? How do you make plans with a subgroup of friends? And more! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com! Join us for monthly livestreams and an exclusive weekly podcast at  patreon.com/dearhankandjohn . If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com. Join us for monthly liv...

173: My Ghost Date, Timothy 21.01.2019

What should I do at prom by myself? Can ghosts ride in cars? How do you end a voicemail? And more! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com! Join us for monthly livestreams and an exclusive weekly podcast at  patreon.com/dearhankandjohn . If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com. Join us for monthly livestreams at patreon.com/dearhankandj...

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