John Green
Mentioned in 40 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Author and content creator known for books on tuberculosis and co-hosting several podcasts including Dear Hank & John and Crash Course Pods: The Universe. Recognized for educational and philanthropic work, including successful fundraising campaigns for global health initiatives. Frequently discussed across podcasts for his contributions to internet content creation, science communication, and philosophical exploration of complex topics.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Dear Hank & John · May 20, 2026
453: Nobody Is as Good as Me
“Co-host of Dear Hank & John, author of Hollywood Ending (releasing September 22), discusses writing and cultural prestige”
Dear Hank & John · May 13, 2026
452: The Brotherhood is Broken
“Co-host discussing philosophy, grief, AFC Wimbledon football, and space exploration technology”
Dear Hank & John · May 6, 2026
451: We’re Synced, Baby!
“Co-host discussing his recent trip to Sierra Leone and AFC Wimbledon's relegation survival”
Zero to Well-Read · May 5, 2026
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
“YA author whose Looking for Alaska and Fault in Our Stars represent post-Perks coming-of-age literature with different stylistic choices”
Dear Hank & John · Apr 29, 2026
450: Diet Coke is Tea (w/ Keith Habersberger!)
“Regular co-host absent this episode due to book copy editing; mentioned as recent speaker at Drake University”
Dear Hank & John · Apr 22, 2026
449: It Will Go Well And It Will End (w/ Sarah Urist Green!)
“Primary host of Dear Hank & John; discusses upcoming book release and creative anxiety around promotion”
Dear Hank & John · Apr 15, 2026
448: Doogie Howser, Boy Chaplin
“Co-host discussing fiction writing, world events, and answering listener questions about life advice”
Book Riot - The Podcast · Apr 15, 2026
The Hot List: April 2026
“Author of Hollywood Ending, adult fiction debut coming September 2026”
Nightcap · Apr 15, 2026
Nightcap Hour 2: Steph Curry to Play on MINUTE RESTRICTIONS vs Clippers + LeBron SPEAKS on PLAY-IN Tournament + Pelicans make Zion Williamson OFF LIMITS + Nick Wright LEAVES OFF Steph Curry on Best Guards List
“Co-host of new World Soccer podcast 'The Away End' launching for 2026 World Cup coverage”
In Pursuit of Development · Apr 15, 2026
The poverty trap that kills a million people a year | Madhukar Pai
“Celebrity novelist who wrote 'Everything is Tuberculosis'; funded maternal hospital in Sierra Leone through Partners in Health”
Bigfoot and Beyond with Cliff and Bobo · Apr 13, 2026
Ep. 362 - Sasquatch Believers Vs. The Skeptics!
“Author of 1978 UBC conference paper reviewed in previous episode; part of 'Four Horsemen' generation of researchers”
Dear Hank & John · Apr 8, 2026
447: Everything Is Over
“Co-host discussing his novel Hollywood Ending in deep editing phase, releasing September 22”
Brooke and Connor Make A Podcast · Apr 2, 2026
Homophones, Things That Scare Us, & TV We’re Loving
“Discussed for releasing first adult novel in 10 years, coming September 2024”
Dear Hank & John · Apr 1, 2026
446: Just Chatting… With Me
“Announced new novel 'Hollywood Ending' releasing September 22nd; won audio award for audiobook narration”
Dear Hank & John · Mar 25, 2026
445: Bring Me My Favorites
“Co-host of Dear Hank & John providing commentary on listener questions and AFC Wimbledon updates”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Mar 25, 2026
A Toolkit for a Noisy Mind: How John Green Manages Anxiety, Depression, and Intrusive Thoughts
“Primary guest discussing OCD, depression management, creative work, and systemic change efforts”
KSR · Mar 23, 2026
2026-03-23- KSR - Hour 1
“Co-host of The Away End podcast about international football; mentioned in sponsored segment”
KSR · Mar 20, 2026
KSR Postgame UK MBB vs Santa Clara NCAAT 3/20/26
“Co-host of international football podcast featured in ad read”
Club 520 Podcast · Mar 19, 2026
Club 520 - Jeff Teague on VIRAL Anthony Edwards & Barack Obama video, WNBA players got PAID
“Co-host of The Away End soccer podcast covering 2026 World Cup leading up to tournament”
Joe and Jada · Mar 19, 2026
Angela Renee Simmons talks NEW SINGLE “Run To” w/ Jada, mental health & growing up hip hop royalty
“Co-host of soccer/football podcast mentioned in advertisement segment”
Dear Hank & John · Mar 18, 2026
444: Hank Brown
“Co-host of Dear Hank & John; traveled 110 days last year; father of school-age children”
Dear Hank & John · Mar 4, 2026
443: A Top Podcast for the Elderly
“Co-host of Dear Hank & John podcast discussing questions and news with brother Hank”
Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda · Mar 2, 2026
Episode 361: Can I be Friends with my Ex?
“Referenced in casual conversation about a truck where Jonathan's ring was lost years ago.”
Dear Hank & John · Feb 18, 2026
441: The Value of a Single Shoe
“Co-host sharing skiing panic attack experience and discussing parasocial relationships with audiences”
Dear Hank & John · Feb 11, 2026
440: Barreling Ever Forward
“Co-host discussing science, nostalgia, memory, and launching new podcast 'The Away End' about international football”
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · Feb 10, 2026
Best of The Herd
“Co-host of international football podcast; mentioned in show advertisements”
This Week in Virology · Feb 7, 2026
TWiV 1294: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin
“Author of 'Everything is Tuberculosis' book recommended by Dr. Griffin for understanding TB epidemiology”
The Bobby Bones Show · Feb 6, 2026
SORE LOSERS: How Did Lunchbox Save a Bus Full of Kids?
“Featured in sponsor ad read discussing new world soccer podcast leading to 2026 World Cup”
Wild Card with Rachel Martin · Feb 5, 2026
Melinda French Gates
“Author whose book on tuberculosis was praised by both Melinda and Rachel Martin as excellent philanthropic narrative work.”
Song Exploder · Jan 21, 2026
Key Change: John Green on "You'll Never Walk Alone."
“Award-winning novelist and YouTuber discussing how 'You'll Never Walk Alone' became the most life-changing song for him”
Anatomy of Murder · Jan 20, 2026
The Man Beneath the Floorboards (Mark Koster)
“Perpetrator; transient gambler who lived with Koster and strangled him during an argument, then concealed the body.”
Always Here · Jan 16, 2026
Breakups, Bankruptcy, and Becoming a Mother - with the Abbys
“Author of 'Turtles All the Way Down' and 'The Fault in Our Stars'; discussed for writing about OCD authentically”
There Are No Girls on the Internet · Jan 7, 2026
The Big AI Podcast Rejection
“Co-creator with Hank Green on Mental Floss projects, example of successful early internet content creators”
How to Be a Better Human · Dec 5, 2025
Pods Fight Poverty: Why Giving Money to Others Makes us Happier | from The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
“Author and YouTube star who collaborated with Dr. Santos on tuberculosis fundraising campaign raising over $100,000”
What's Your Problem? · Dec 2, 2025
How to Experience the Joy of Giving Right Now: A Giving Tuesday Special from The Happiness Lab
“Author and YouTube star; collaborated with host on tuberculosis fundraising campaign raising over $100,000 through GiveDirectly”
Cortex · Nov 11, 2025
173: Hank Green – State of the Workflow
“Hank's brother; co-founder of Vlogbrothers, Crash Course, and Dear Hank and John; former CEO of Complexly”
Sasquatch Chronicles · Aug 10, 2025
SC EP:1179 The Phenomenal Sasquatch With Matt Pruitt
“Early Sasquatch researcher whose work Matt studied during initial research phase in early 2000s”
Crash Course Pods: The Universe · Sep 11, 2024
Ep. 11: How It All Ends
“Co-host of the podcast who engages with cosmological concepts and explores existential implications of universal endings”
Crash Course Pods: The Universe · Aug 28, 2024
Ep. 10: The Future
“Podcast host and co-host engaging in dialogue about cosmic futures and existential implications of astronomical timescales”
Crash Course Pods: The Universe · Aug 14, 2024
Ep. 9: The Cosmos and Us
“Co-host of the podcast; explores philosophical questions about determinism, meaning-making, and human purpose in relation to cosmology”