Hi. Here's the most recent episode of the podcast: www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/anthropocene-reviewed/episodes/anthropocene-reviewed-john-green The Anthropocene Reviewed book will be published on May 18, 2021 and is available for preorder now, and I'm signing every copy of the U.S. first printing: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/672554/the-anthropocene-reviewed-by-john-green/ I am very nervous and/or excited. -John
“To the Early Squad That’s reading this” Sending Virtual hugs to anyone who needs it! stay safe everyone and stay positive💡:) My dream is 30k, I’m just trying to make my grandma glad💙
I don't take notes, but I seem to have a "John Green's best quotes" corner in my head, because every time I'm very sad one of his phases just appears. Today was "Life always has a purpose. Some people find it early on and some made it along the way" or something in that matter.
@@yuuri9064 yeah! On an episode of Dear Hank and John, they go off on a whole tangent about this specifically, when author's names are bigger than the title and then talk about the layout of books and stuff
Catherine Case wouldn’t be a terrible title for his autobiography I think. (I really hope one or both of the Green brothers write an autobiography bc I would purchase the shit out of that book)
What I love about buying signed John Green books is that its a rare a and beautiful time where the person providing me the service also got enjoyment out of the deal.
When you mentioned the release date it made me feel weird (and nice) to have something good to look forward to beyond this year. Like, I forgot for a second that time goes on?
Hey, John I just wanted to let you know that Turtles all the Way Down dramatically improved my mental health and issues with diagnosed anxiety and OCD tendencies by giving me a character that I could identify with and by giving me the language to describe certain aspects of what it's like to be in my brain to other people. Thank you so much 💞💞💞
I hope to become a psychiatrist in the future and this book helped humanize mental illness and empathise with Aza in a way I've never empathized with anyone. TATWD means a lot to me as well. People's honest takes on mental illness are so important. Hope you're doing well. ❤
Hi Diana! My name is also Diana, and I had almost the exact same experience with TATWD (we should be friends)! My Generalized Anxiety Disorder has been rediagnosed as OCD, in part thanks to my reading and empathizing with the character of Aza.
I know so many authors who can talk with such feeling and clarity about other books, but when it comes to talking about their own stuff, it becomes impossible. One of my mortification memories is trying in 2011 to explain to a Very Famous Author at a cocktail party what the book I was working on was about. (The book was The Fault in Our Stars.) As I stumbled and bumbled, the Very Famous Author just kept looking on politely, occasionally glancing over my shoulder to see if anyone might rescue them. -John
I am trying not to tell myself I am bad at things anymore, maybe you'd like to try it too? instead say/think 'I haven't tried it a lot yet, I could definitely learn if I wanted' or if you have tried and still kinda suck, 'I might not be the best at this but I am not the worst either" or something similar. It helps with self-esteem & mood :)
I really liked this summary of TAR, it's hard to explain to most people. It's technically a review but the review part is arguably the least important part of it.
I love the awkwardness in which he expresses his love and appreciation towards Hank. As the oldest sister of my two siblings, I completely understand the feeling 😂
I love the idea of these two brothers keeping each other's hopes and dreams up and encouraging each other to do things they're unsure of. This is the sibling-hood I strive for...as annoying siblings can be.
The Anthropocene Reviewed feels like what going to church was supposed to feel like. It's meditative, reflective, and hopeful in a way I have never elsewhere experienced. It's the stories that I love most deeply. There's nothing in the world like it. Thank you, John, with all my heart.
Even though signing that many copies of a book seems vaguely masochistic, I just wanted to let you know that getting a signed book means so much. I buy most of my books used from smaller booksellers to save money/help support them and by happenstance was accidentally sent a signed copy of TFIOS. I must have grinned for two hours straight after that-I was 17 and that was the first signed book I had ever received. So, in short, your borderline tortuous signing sessions really do have a positive ripple effect :)
Ahh that's so cool to hear Sierra. Thanks. I remember how much a signed book meant to me when I was 17, and I think that's one of the reasons I sign them now. Thanks so much for reading TFIOS and for sharing that story. -John
Gonna miss randomly crying at AR episodes on the bus but I'm so excited for this book and cannot wait to support you both in this and all your other endeavors 💜
Just feeling super grateful to be a longtime member of this community that has expanded my brain, brought comfort and familiarity in times of crisis, and made me laugh for 10+ years. Congrats on the new book John!
@@vlogbrothers One of my favorite things about this community is how thankful both sides are. I guess most creator communities have some level of that, but I really feel like it's at a uniquely high level with Nerdfighteria. Incidentally, I hope it's not required that I keep track of how long I've been watching/listening/etc, because I don't think I could pinpoint the video that brought me in. It's been more than 9 years, I think. 🤷🏻♂️
Anthropocene Reviewed has been my favorite podcast ever since I binged all of it on a long drive home from an out of state funeral last year. The episodes on Googling People and Haley's Comet were particularly cathartic listens on that trip. Can't wait to read the book :)
John, when i listened to the first few lines of the anthropocene reviewed last week, i actually started bawling. I cannot explain how much i used to look forward to the 4th thursday of every month, how much of my sanity depended on your calm voice and sage advice. My entire month was spent thinking about and trying to implement what you had said in the previous episode. Inspired by you i wrote my own episode on new year's eve, reviewing the year. I understand your reasoning, and fully support your decision, you do deserve a break! But i just wanted to write this to thank you for all the infinitely dense yet light emotional moments i had while listening to you over the past 3 years. Thank you for the infinity you gave all of us in these numbered days.
I just want to congratulate you on the upcoming book. I’ve already preordered the book & I’m thrilled you’re signing it as this will be the 1st signed John Green book I will own. 💕
@@Efflorescentey 🌈🌟 The More You Know I guess you might not be familiar with that, being Australian, but you can find a gif and an explainer somewhere. It's not all that interesting, but it is a thing.
Congratulations again John, we're here for all your work! I adore the anthropocine reviewed (Auld Lang Syne is my favorite, your we're here because we're here vid was my fave the year it came out). It takes so much courage to talk about your struggles in the context of the global struggle.
I’ve not been keeping up with uploads for about 6 months now, what’s the sich with the circles, is there a video where John first explains ? (I know I could just got back and catch up but there’s no enough hours in the day to do all things😂)
@@MishaDKroon John is attempting to draw 170,000 circles to try and understand the magnitude of the number (to mark 170,000 US Covid-19 deaths). He spoke about it in his video "what's wrong with taking the backstreets?" , you can watch that :)
Yesterday was my first day of college and I've been stressing myself out with comparisons of my classmates since I graduated high school 3 years ago but am just now a freshman. But something about the title "get the show on" and then the actual subject of the video has really helped me realize that it's ok that I'm not on the same level as my HS friends. I'm getting this show on and that, in and of itself, is hopeful.
Amelia Frandsen My sister, brother and I, and my three children, all took time off either before or during our college educations. From the long view of thirty five years, it is not the least bit important to start and finish things at the same time as your peers. What matters is you start and finish when it is right for you. From the short view of looking at How gap years or semesters affected my kids, I have only extremely positive things to say. Each one of them matured and grew in confidence while not being in school. I applaud you.
If I could go back and give my 20ish self some advice, "get the show on" would be a great choice. The only person you need to worry about comparing yourself to is PastAmelia.
I took 2 years off between HS and college and I’ve also really struggled with being older than my peers at college for some reason. Like I’m behind or not “leveling up” in life fast enough. I’m slowly teaching myself that life is not a race and it’s okay to take things a little slower, especially if it helps me later in life. You’re not alone. Thanks for posting this, it made me feel a little less alone too.
The Anthropocene Reviewed is one of my favorite podcasts. I've always truely loved the way you see the world John its always thought provoking and kind, and fills me with hope and love and a kind of profound love for human existance. I look forward to this book greatly!
I was so excited when I got the email about this book!! I often wish I had your reviews in writing so I could go back and reference some of the many small details you address. Now I can! Yay!
I hope that this project is fulfilling rather than draining for you John. I tuned into the live stream announcement and it was obvious to see how much The Present is weighing on you, not just in a comedic and photogenic way, but an omnipresent painful way. You are not alone in your pain, and I hope that writing these essays helps you to feel that, rather than isolating you or forcing more stress on you
While I was sitting alone in a cave/rock outcropping, surrounded by bushman paintings, I listened to the Anthropocene reviewed episode about cave paintings, And I wept. I sat there for hours. sometimes in silence, sometimes listening to more podcasts. I then listened to the episode about sunsets while i watched the sun set, And I wept. I finally got up to go, Wishing i could light a fire and stay the night, like my long gone ancestors did. I could see where the rock was blackened by continuous heat over the years. As I walked home through a young pine forest, the rain began to pour. The cold mountain rain water was so fresh on my skin I could taste it. while I walked I listened to the episode on Sycamore trees, And i wept. This probably would've been a good day either way, but listening to the Anthropocene Reviewed profoundly shaped my experiences that day. Whether for better or for worse. I still fondly look back on that day as a 5 star day. thanks for helping shine a light on the beautiful things in this world. turns out even 1 star moments in history can make for a 5 star story
THANK YOU JOHN for being here and being YOU. Thank you for having a way with words and for this mind-blowingly amazing podcast. Can’t wait till May 18th!
You have honestly been a big part of me coping through these past 6 months. 2020 for me ha has seen the end of a long term relationship, the diagnosis of my dad’s terminal lung cancer, and of course that thing that shall remain nameless. This channel and in particular your podcast The Anthropocene (how’d I do on spelling? Haha) have been a reminder of hope. And for that I can’t express how important that has been for me. Thank you ☺️
John, your podcasts and other media have been in my life for over 10 years now, since early high school, and I am now a 25-year-old adult with a career. I can’t tell you how much inner peace and joy simply hearing your voice brings me. Is that weird to say? Whenever I am sad, which is often this year, I just turn on either Dear Hank and John or The Anthropocene Reviewed and I’m always able to find comfort somehow, like spending time with an old friend. I will be supporting the book launch. Thank you for everything, especially this year.
When you started your "absurd and increasingly ridiculous commitment" I wrote down the lyrics on a piece of paper and with each new video I coloured in that line in different colour, so in the end it will be a rainbow coloured. This "project" has several effects: - I now know the lyrics by heart - It looks beautiful - It is weirdly calming to colour the matching line while watching/listening to you latest video - I can see tell you exactly which lines are left The world is gonna roll me, if you don't go, go play, and all that glitters is gold, and they say it gets colder, how about yours, that's the way, I said yep. And a couple of lonely words like well, it's, or she was
That last episode was incredibly moving and as a long time listener I want you to know that you sharing yourself with us is something that I at least don’t take for granted and absolutely treasure. I feel much more comfortable sharing myself with others after listening. Thank you thank you!!!!
Oh wow, John. I listened to your review of The Anthropocene Reviewed and cried (as I often do at episodes of your podcast - especially Old Lang Syne). And I thought about how beautiful it is to be vulnerable, and yet I didn’t add a review for the podcast (I will now!!). I’m feeling guilty for not sharing with you and other creators how very much I am touched, and inspired, and changed by your creations. Thank you for creating such beautiful work. And thank you for having the extreme courage to share it with the world. Congrats on your new book!!!
Congrats on the book! It's so lovely to hear about how much you loved writing this book. I feel with the podcast it really is going to be a special book for all of us :)
When listening to TAR I always get a glipse of how one could precive humanity from an outside perspective. You are starting to comprehend how unimportant and simultaneously important our daily thoughts are. Paintings in a cave, songs, sunsets and penalty shootouts don't really matter but then, to some people, they really do. And in my opinion, this is what humanity is about: (quoting you) "creating meaning whete there is none" is what fills me with awe and wonder. And your podcast helps me feel these emotions. Thank you.
There will be an audio book!! I’m so excited 😁 John, I have listened to every episode of TAR multiple times, and to my favourites dozens of times. I often struggle to get to sleep the nights before I work (part time, thanks to chronic illness). Listening to your voice is soothing and reassuring in a way I don’t quite understand but it gets me to fall asleep nearly every time. The podcast has been such a gift to me both in the nuanced approach to this strange era and also in literally helping me to stay functional. Thanks so much - can’t wait to get the book 💙
Look, Ma! That's my art in the video! Thank you for the feature, John. I wanna take this humbling opportunity to say that, if you are like me and cannot make physical artwork to save your life, then PLEASE get to making art with code! It's super fun, an awesome hobby, and you can flex on the pen and paper gang by making art with 100000 circles in circa 12 seconds. Go check out OpenFrameworks, JUCE (if you're more audio orientated), Max/MaxMSP and Processing/p5 for some nice ways into getting going. I think there's likely a hidden coding sub-community for us over on the nerdfighter subreddit so come chat there too if we can help you out further. DFTBA, folks!
I’ve been listening and re-listening to TAR a lot in quarantine (still stuck in stage four lockdown) and I’ve been using your podcasts (DHAJ & TAR) to keep me company on my walks. And I love them! The words you offer lend so much hope. Your last episode was vulnerable and raw, which many of them are, and I hope you find time for meaningful rest in your break as well as finishing the book. The release date for the AR book is actually pretty close to my 22nd birthday, which is strangely nice - especially since so many 21st birthday plans/expectations went out the window. Thanks, John. Hope you’re taking care of yourself and keeping puff levels low. 💜
I give "The Anthropocene Reviewed" 5 stars! In a completely unrelated tangent, the Smash Mouth song "All Star" contains surprising nuance and depth while at times being mysterious and unsettling. Its myriad of uses, from the Shrek soundtrack to easy bar karaoke, make it a classic song for listeners of all ages and backgrounds. When I lie awake at night, pondering all the ways I have failed that day, the subtle lyrics whisper gently in my ears, "Get your game on. Go play." I give "All-Star" 3 and a half stars.
I have listened to the Anthropocene Reviewed every day for the last year and a half. It has truly changed my life. It has brought such solace to me. I listen to it every night to fall asleep. It calms my anxiety and stops my brain from whirling. John’s voice is one I’ve been listening to and trusting since 2013. Thank you. Thank you so much.
May 18th, my birthday. I take this as a sign that I must purchase this book! Really missing the podcast, guess it's time to listen to them all over again.
You know, I would love to have a book of essays from you and Hank reviewing “Thoughts from Places”...possibly with circle doodles or cartoons. Sincerely!! 😊
The only way I can describe why I love TAR is that it cracks me open and just makes me feel so alive and hopeful in a way that only a few pieces of media make me feel so thank you. I really am so excited to read the book :)
Hey John, you and Hank are awesome. Both of you inspire me to follow my dreams. Also Crash course has helped me a lot with my school grades. Sending love from India.
Excellent! I've not listened to many of your Anthropocene Reviewed episodes; but man if they didn't hit me right in the gut sometimes. I'm talking about the hospital one of course near the start. And also the somewhat amusing fashion in which you _after an entire diatribe of suffering_ take it back to a somewhat humorous place by, in full sincerity, attaching a 2/5 star review to something abysmally horrid. Tears and smiles! Thanks for the emotions. Hope your new book brings these feelings to many!
John, I have been following the channel for quite sometime now. I am so greatful to be a part of such an inclusive and forward thinking community. I know that it takes a great deal of courage to talk about mental health. But listening to you speak about mental health and sharing your experiences about it has bought so much hope in my life when I was at my worst. For that I am forever thankful to you. Stay safe. Lots of love.
I love the Anthropocene Reviewed, so I can't wait to get the book! I live in Ireland so it will take a while to ship, but once I have my hands on it it will make a great addition to my shelf. Well done!
And sore must be the storm that could abash the little bird that kept so many warm. Your podcasts, books and videos have given me so much John (properly introducing ne to Emily Dickinson for example!) and the anthropocene reviewed is one of my favorite experiences to have in my daily life. To listen to these episodes for the first or second or tenth time, I always find joy and calmness in them. Even the saddest once are just a beautiful space for experiencing some safe and honest sadness. This book announcement has me so excited! Especially looking forward to the audiobook read by you :)
"Its been 3 years since turtles all the way down" I was somehow surprised by the fact that it's been 3 years, while also knowing that it's been 3 years... time is so strange
Yes. This is my favourite John content type. I love. ‘Googling strangers’ on the podcast is one of my favourite peices of content ever. ‘He’s alive!’ When I tell you I SOB every damn time.
I'm _really_ feeling that cool shades of purple vibe from this book cover. It looks regal and approachable at once. *Who did this cover?* You always have such lovely covers
John, the latest Anthropocene Reviewed episode made me cry so much. Partly unfortunately because of what you quoted from Sendak (I also listened to that interview thereafter) but also when you talked of radical hope. Love you and thank you for sharing your thoughts, words and work with us.
the anthropocene reviewed is one of the only pieces of media that my boyfriend and I both enjoy immensely - we rationed out the episodes we hadn’t listened to together on the 14 hour drive from wisconsin to georgia, the time between living together and being back to long distance. thanks for the joy on an otherwise pretty sad drive home and thanks for the future joy that we’ll have doing a 2-person georgia-wisconsin book club (p.s. we listened to the indianapolis one when driving through, and I think you describe it pretty well)
Well, or else it's like, "Pull up a seat. Can I get you some tea? Do you need to use the facilities before we get started? OK, so it started back when I was 8 years old .... .... And then in high school I .... ..... so that's the background, but really it's about exploring what would have happened if ...... .... and also the nature of ..... and how our self-perception influences our internal narratives and vice-versa .... "
Those last few seconds. 🥺 I love how much impact this community has on my emotions. Always inspiring, always heartfelt, always thought-provoking. I think we have the best little corner of the internet here.
John, thank you! I've enjoyed what I've heard of The Anthropocene Reviewed, but never got around to listening to more than a few episodes because podcasts just aren't part of my routine. Now I can read it in book form and love every minute of it. I'm so glad you're doing this.
This podcast is literally one of my favorite things. I am not a huge nonfiction fan but the reviews are full of sadness... And hope. Every single darn one makes me cry (but pretty much anything John writes makes me cry, so there's that). Excited for the audiobook!
The Anthropocene Reviewed (and thank you Sarah Green for a logo that helps me spell Anthropocene with ease) is in my top five favorite podcasts. Everything about it is brilliant, from the writing to the performance, to the music. Even when an episode leaves me sobbing ( the story about the Kauaʻi ʻōʻō is so heartbreaking ) the topics are so interesting and thought-provoking that I find myself thinking of them often. When I heard you were taking a break I was very sad, until you said it would be a book. That's such a great idea. I look forward to it.
John The Anthropocene Reviewed is a quiet place for me too. Even after I finish listening to the episode the sense of calm engagement with the world persists. I almost cried in the last episode. Thank you for making it! Looking forward to the book
I clicked the link and it said shipping is only available for the US. I'm in Canada!! I want your signature on the Anthropocene Reviewed John!!!!!! How do I do that?
I really feel like john’s content is growing with his audience/him. As a kid who read looking for Alaska, as a high schooler, in boarding school, i really related to his work especially that novel. Now being an adult i feel like the podcast and this new book really focuses on ideas that i can totally relate to now. I love you john. Thank you for everything. Can’t wait to read this one.
“To the Early Squad That’s reading this” Sending Virtual hugs to anyone who needs it! stay safe everyone and stay positive💡:) My dream is 30k, I’m just trying to make my grandma glad💙
The ending of this was so wholesome 🥺 Your writing has kept me so anchored over the years and I can't wait to read another one of your books. Thank you
I'M SO EXCITED I HAD TO BARGE IN TO THE BATHROOM AND INTERRUPT MY GIRLFRIEND MIDPOOP TO SHOW HER THESE AMAZING NEWS SHE WAS ALSO SO EXCITED SHE WASN'T EVEN MAD ABOUT THE INTERRUPTION I CAN'T WAIT FOR IT
Hi. Here's the most recent episode of the podcast: www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/anthropocene-reviewed/episodes/anthropocene-reviewed-john-green
The Anthropocene Reviewed book will be published on May 18, 2021 and is available for preorder now, and I'm signing every copy of the U.S. first printing: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/672554/the-anthropocene-reviewed-by-john-green/
I am very nervous and/or excited. -John
“To the Early Squad That’s reading this”
Sending Virtual hugs to anyone who needs it! stay safe everyone and stay positive💡:)
My dream is 30k, I’m just trying to make my grandma glad💙
Hi five! From an indian nerdfighteria!!!
Best of luck for your book!
❤️😍best o best for your book!! Anything you write are always special ❣️
Sir try to give signed copy to India too🥺👉👈
This latest review was very generous of you to share. It gifted me with a lot to think about. 💕
"Its been 3 years since turtles all the way down"
Me: pardon
Same, honestly. -John
I swear that was like last year
Wait, what?
Wait how omg where does the time go. 😭
It feels simultaneously like less than a year, and also about one hundred and forty-seven years.
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I loved it so much. It was entirely unexpected, and entirely welcome.
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So beautiful. The most real way you tell your siblings "I love you" without saying those three words.
Freya Eli for a second I thought he might actually say it but alas there's only one Esther day a year
John: speaks
Me: write that down write that down
Saaaaaaammmmmeeee
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Love this :)
I don't take notes, but I seem to have a "John Green's best quotes" corner in my head, because every time I'm very sad one of his phases just appears. Today was "Life always has a purpose. Some people find it early on and some made it along the way" or something in that matter.
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The end has the energy of a kid telling their sibling that they love them because their mom said they had to or they are grounded.
EXACTLY what I thought
That is pretty much the energy I was feeling. -John
vlogbrothers what is this Esther day
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Your name is smaller than the title on the cover! YOU'RE THE BEST JOHN!
At least on the placeholder cover! I worry on the real cover it will be big, but I will do my best to keep it small. -John
I didn't know other people get bothered by that, too! It's one of my biggest pet peeves on book covers!
I love these incredibly obscure vlogbrothers references ❤️
@@OranJJeTofu Oh, can you explain where the reference came from?
@@yuuri9064 yeah! On an episode of Dear Hank and John, they go off on a whole tangent about this specifically, when author's names are bigger than the title and then talk about the layout of books and stuff
You should have called it „ more light than heat“
I really do hope, in the fullness of time, that he gets to use that title one day.
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Catherine Case wouldn’t be a terrible title for his autobiography I think. (I really hope one or both of the Green brothers write an autobiography bc I would purchase the shit out of that book)
It crossed my mind . . .
What I love about buying signed John Green books is that its a rare a and beautiful time where the person providing me the service also got enjoyment out of the deal.
So much enjoyment! -John
I'm from India and it crushes me that I just can't get a signed copy 😭
@@bumbastickbubblegum We can only cry together !😭 6 feet apart from each other of course! 😂
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I have one signed copy by John Green and I love it!
An Increasingly Ridiculous Commitment by Hank Green
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isn't that just evey D&D game ever?
When you mentioned the release date it made me feel weird (and nice) to have something good to look forward to beyond this year. Like, I forgot for a second that time goes on?
I also sometimes forget. There will be May 18th, Tatiana! We will get there! -John
@@vlogbrothers thank you! I appreciate you!
Yeah, I was like “Twenty-Twenty.... what? Twenty-One? What is that?!”
in the words of the gifted composer bill wurtz; "and the day goes on, goes on, goes on"
@Maddie 99 Happy new year! Happy recovering from the events of 2020
Hey, John I just wanted to let you know that Turtles all the Way Down dramatically improved my mental health and issues with diagnosed anxiety and OCD tendencies by giving me a character that I could identify with and by giving me the language to describe certain aspects of what it's like to be in my brain to other people. Thank you so much 💞💞💞
That's really great to hear, Diana. Thank you for reading it. -John
I hope to become a psychiatrist in the future and this book helped humanize mental illness and empathise with Aza in a way I've never empathized with anyone. TATWD means a lot to me as well. People's honest takes on mental illness are so important.
Hope you're doing well. ❤
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Hi Diana! My name is also Diana, and I had almost the exact same experience with TATWD (we should be friends)! My Generalized Anxiety Disorder has been rediagnosed as OCD, in part thanks to my reading and empathizing with the character of Aza.
@@DianaMcManaman whoa that's wild! Glad you were also able to benefit from reading TATWD, sending you love and warm thoughts 💗
"I'm very bad at talking about my own book." I feel like John's next book should be "Quotes Every Author Can Relate To". Congrats on the book!
I know so many authors who can talk with such feeling and clarity about other books, but when it comes to talking about their own stuff, it becomes impossible. One of my mortification memories is trying in 2011 to explain to a Very Famous Author at a cocktail party what the book I was working on was about. (The book was The Fault in Our Stars.) As I stumbled and bumbled, the Very Famous Author just kept looking on politely, occasionally glancing over my shoulder to see if anyone might rescue them. -John
I am trying not to tell myself I am bad at things anymore, maybe you'd like to try it too? instead say/think 'I haven't tried it a lot yet, I could definitely learn if I wanted' or if you have tried and still kinda suck, 'I might not be the best at this but I am not the worst either" or something similar. It helps with self-esteem & mood :)
@@vlogbrothers Good news is, mortification makes great relatable writing!
@@gemmatus That's definitely a good straegy for dealing with it.
I really liked this summary of TAR, it's hard to explain to most people. It's technically a review but the review part is arguably the least important part of it.
I love the awkwardness in which he expresses his love and appreciation towards Hank. As the oldest sister of my two siblings, I completely understand the feeling 😂
This was actually my favorite Book and brought me to tears. Thank you for writing it
I love the idea of these two brothers keeping each other's hopes and dreams up and encouraging each other to do things they're unsure of. This is the sibling-hood I strive for...as annoying siblings can be.
The Anthropocene Reviewed feels like what going to church was supposed to feel like. It's meditative, reflective, and hopeful in a way I have never elsewhere experienced. It's the stories that I love most deeply. There's nothing in the world like it. Thank you, John, with all my heart.
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I feel like you got uncomfortably close to an Esther day moment at the end there
Even though signing that many copies of a book seems vaguely masochistic, I just wanted to let you know that getting a signed book means so much. I buy most of my books used from smaller booksellers to save money/help support them and by happenstance was accidentally sent a signed copy of TFIOS. I must have grinned for two hours straight after that-I was 17 and that was the first signed book I had ever received. So, in short, your borderline tortuous signing sessions really do have a positive ripple effect :)
Ahh that's so cool to hear Sierra. Thanks. I remember how much a signed book meant to me when I was 17, and I think that's one of the reasons I sign them now. Thanks so much for reading TFIOS and for sharing that story. -John
"vaguely masochistic" is my new favorite description
I do think John is on to something. After writing "Ryan" hundreds of times, I really like the repetitiveness, yet each one is different.
Gonna miss randomly crying at AR episodes on the bus but I'm so excited for this book and cannot wait to support you both in this and all your other endeavors 💜
I relate to this comment so completely
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Mood,,, so many evenings spent commuting back from college and trying so hard not to cry on the train 😂
oh god I feel this but also laughing, tis a podcast with many complexities
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Just feeling super grateful to be a longtime member of this community that has expanded my brain, brought comfort and familiarity in times of crisis, and made me laugh for 10+ years. Congrats on the new book John!
Thanks, Sarah, and thanks for sticking with us all that time :) -John
@@vlogbrothers One of my favorite things about this community is how thankful both sides are. I guess most creator communities have some level of that, but I really feel like it's at a uniquely high level with Nerdfighteria. Incidentally, I hope it's not required that I keep track of how long I've been watching/listening/etc, because I don't think I could pinpoint the video that brought me in. It's been more than 9 years, I think. 🤷🏻♂️
It's really hard to belive that The Anthropocene Reviewed has been going on for that long! Congratulations on the new book John!
Shoutout to the 3k people who are always here with me in the first 10 minutes of an upload 😂
Anthropocene Reviewed has been my favorite podcast ever since I binged all of it on a long drive home from an out of state funeral last year. The episodes on Googling People and Haley's Comet were particularly cathartic listens on that trip. Can't wait to read the book :)
OMG the googling strangers episode was so moving
I’m so excited! Thank you, many times over - this endeavor of yours has much expanded my own capacity for wonder. :)
Thank you, Anna. That's the kindest thing I could ever hope someone would say about TAR. -John
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John, when i listened to the first few lines of the anthropocene reviewed last week, i actually started bawling. I cannot explain how much i used to look forward to the 4th thursday of every month, how much of my sanity depended on your calm voice and sage advice. My entire month was spent thinking about and trying to implement what you had said in the previous episode. Inspired by you i wrote my own episode on new year's eve, reviewing the year. I understand your reasoning, and fully support your decision, you do deserve a break! But i just wanted to write this to thank you for all the infinitely dense yet light emotional moments i had while listening to you over the past 3 years. Thank you for the infinity you gave all of us in these numbered days.
I just want to congratulate you on the upcoming book.
I’ve already preordered the book & I’m thrilled you’re signing it as this will be the 1st signed John Green book I will own. 💕
Hooray! -John
I’m going to pay an exuberant amount for a copy to be purchased in the US and forwarded to me in Australia. This is too important.
@@Efflorescentey exorbitant is the word you're looking for I think. Exuberant is bouncy+happy, like a kid on christmas morning.
Bradley Callaway Wow I’ve been using that word wrong my whole life ha ha
@@Efflorescentey 🌈🌟 The More You Know
I guess you might not be familiar with that, being Australian, but you can find a gif and an explainer somewhere. It's not all that interesting, but it is a thing.
Congratulations again John, we're here for all your work! I adore the anthropocine reviewed (Auld Lang Syne is my favorite, your we're here because we're here vid was my fave the year it came out). It takes so much courage to talk about your struggles in the context of the global struggle.
Auld Lang Syne is also my favourite and the first podcast to cause me to tear up as I listen to it on the street.
I genuinely gasped with excitement when he showed us his circles
Yes! The circles are beautiful, honestly!
I’ve not been keeping up with uploads for about 6 months now, what’s the sich with the circles, is there a video where John first explains ? (I know I could just got back and catch up but there’s no enough hours in the day to do all things😂)
@@MishaDKroon John is attempting to draw 170,000 circles to try and understand the magnitude of the number (to mark 170,000 US Covid-19 deaths). He spoke about it in his video "what's wrong with taking the backstreets?" , you can watch that :)
aditi Narasimhan Thank yoou😊
@@MishaDKroon no worries! Best wishes!
When you said "Look at my circles!" and showed us, a smile immediately spread across my face. I love the joy of your circles.
Yesterday was my first day of college and I've been stressing myself out with comparisons of my classmates since I graduated high school 3 years ago but am just now a freshman. But something about the title "get the show on" and then the actual subject of the video has really helped me realize that it's ok that I'm not on the same level as my HS friends. I'm getting this show on and that, in and of itself, is hopeful.
Amelia Frandsen My sister, brother and I, and my three children, all took time off either before or during our college educations. From the long view of thirty five years, it is not the least bit important to start and finish things at the same time as your peers. What matters is you start and finish when it is right for you. From the short view of looking at How gap years or semesters affected my kids, I have only extremely positive things to say. Each one of them matured and grew in confidence while not being in school. I applaud you.
If I could go back and give my 20ish self some advice, "get the show on" would be a great choice. The only person you need to worry about comparing yourself to is PastAmelia.
I took 2 years off between HS and college and I’ve also really struggled with being older than my peers at college for some reason. Like I’m behind or not “leveling up” in life fast enough.
I’m slowly teaching myself that life is not a race and it’s okay to take things a little slower, especially if it helps me later in life.
You’re not alone. Thanks for posting this, it made me feel a little less alone too.
The Anthropocene Reviewed is one of my favorite podcasts. I've always truely loved the way you see the world John its always thought provoking and kind, and fills me with hope and love and a kind of profound love for human existance. I look forward to this book greatly!
I was so excited when I got the email about this book!! I often wish I had your reviews in writing so I could go back and reference some of the many small details you address. Now I can! Yay!
I hope that this project is fulfilling rather than draining for you John. I tuned into the live stream announcement and it was obvious to see how much The Present is weighing on you, not just in a comedic and photogenic way, but an omnipresent painful way. You are not alone in your pain, and I hope that writing these essays helps you to feel that, rather than isolating you or forcing more stress on you
the world is gonna roll me
if you don't go
they say it gets colder
How about yours?
That's the way
go play
And all that glitters is gold
I said yep,
Only one more month to go. 4-5 vids each. There is light at the end of the tunnel for them on this.
I'm not sure why you are posting some random lyrics of the popular song "all star" by smash mouth
Wow! We're so close!
"Go for the moon" isn't an All Star lyric . . . is it?
This is the comment I came for. “I said ‘yep’” should be easy to tell a story for.
y'all this book is going to make me feel so imma have to take them slowly one at a time!!
happy to hear that, john! thank you for still finding way for making sense of things through podcast, book, essays, or even your circles😁
While I was sitting alone in a cave/rock outcropping, surrounded by bushman paintings, I listened to the Anthropocene reviewed episode about cave paintings,
And I wept.
I sat there for hours. sometimes in silence, sometimes listening to more podcasts.
I then listened to the episode about sunsets while i watched the sun set,
And I wept.
I finally got up to go, Wishing i could light a fire and stay the night, like my long gone ancestors did. I could see where the rock was blackened by continuous heat over the years.
As I walked home through a young pine forest, the rain began to pour. The cold mountain rain water was so fresh on my skin I could taste it.
while I walked I listened to the episode on Sycamore trees,
And i wept.
This probably would've been a good day either way, but listening to the Anthropocene Reviewed profoundly shaped my experiences that day. Whether for better or for worse. I still fondly look back on that day as a 5 star day.
thanks for helping shine a light on the beautiful things in this world. turns out even 1 star moments in history can make for a 5 star story
What a memory that will be for the rest of your life! Thanks for sharing that with us, and for letting my work into that space. -John
THANK YOU JOHN for being here and being YOU. Thank you for having a way with words and for this mind-blowingly amazing podcast. Can’t wait till May 18th!
You have honestly been a big part of me coping through these past 6 months. 2020 for me ha has seen the end of a long term relationship, the diagnosis of my dad’s terminal lung cancer, and of course that thing that shall remain nameless.
This channel and in particular your podcast The Anthropocene (how’d I do on spelling? Haha) have been a reminder of hope. And for that I can’t express how important that has been for me. Thank you ☺️
I was having an anxiety attack and this actually really helped calm me down. Johns voice is so soothing thanks ❤️
John, your podcasts and other media have been in my life for over 10 years now, since early high school, and I am now a 25-year-old adult with a career. I can’t tell you how much inner peace and joy simply hearing your voice brings me. Is that weird to say? Whenever I am sad, which is often this year, I just turn on either Dear Hank and John or
The Anthropocene Reviewed and I’m always able to find comfort somehow, like spending time with an old friend. I will be supporting the book launch. Thank you for everything, especially this year.
When you started your "absurd and increasingly ridiculous commitment" I wrote down the lyrics on a piece of paper and with each new video I coloured in that line in different colour, so in the end it will be a rainbow coloured.
This "project" has several effects:
- I now know the lyrics by heart
- It looks beautiful
- It is weirdly calming to colour the matching line while watching/listening to you latest video
- I can see tell you exactly which lines are left
The world is gonna roll me, if you don't go, go play, and all that glitters is gold, and they say it gets colder, how about yours, that's the way, I said yep.
And a couple of lonely words like well, it's, or she was
That last episode was incredibly moving and as a long time listener I want you to know that you sharing yourself with us is something that I at least don’t take for granted and absolutely treasure. I feel much more comfortable sharing myself with others after listening. Thank you thank you!!!!
John getting slightly emotional while thanking Hank in the end, is everything:') *brb crying*
Oh wow, John. I listened to your review of The Anthropocene Reviewed and cried (as I often do at episodes of your podcast - especially Old Lang Syne). And I thought about how beautiful it is to be vulnerable, and yet I didn’t add a review for the podcast (I will now!!). I’m feeling guilty for not sharing with you and other creators how very much I am touched, and inspired, and changed by your creations. Thank you for creating such beautiful work. And thank you for having the extreme courage to share it with the world. Congrats on your new book!!!
Congrats on the book! It's so lovely to hear about how much you loved writing this book. I feel with the podcast it really is going to be a special book for all of us :)
When listening to TAR I always get a glipse of how one could precive humanity from an outside perspective. You are starting to comprehend how unimportant and simultaneously important our daily thoughts are. Paintings in a cave, songs, sunsets and penalty shootouts don't really matter but then, to some people, they really do. And in my opinion, this is what humanity is about: (quoting you) "creating meaning whete there is none" is what fills me with awe and wonder. And your podcast helps me feel these emotions. Thank you.
“One symptom of 2020 for me is that I can’t tell if it’s an ‘and’ or an ‘or’.” That’s brilliant
There will be an audio book!! I’m so excited 😁 John, I have listened to every episode of TAR multiple times, and to my favourites dozens of times.
I often struggle to get to sleep the nights before I work (part time, thanks to chronic illness). Listening to your voice is soothing and reassuring in a way I don’t quite understand but it gets me to fall asleep nearly every time.
The podcast has been such a gift to me both in the nuanced approach to this strange era and also in literally helping me to stay functional.
Thanks so much - can’t wait to get the book 💙
Look, Ma! That's my art in the video!
Thank you for the feature, John. I wanna take this humbling opportunity to say that, if you are like me and cannot make physical artwork to save your life, then PLEASE get to making art with code! It's super fun, an awesome hobby, and you can flex on the pen and paper gang by making art with 100000 circles in circa 12 seconds. Go check out OpenFrameworks, JUCE (if you're more audio orientated), Max/MaxMSP and Processing/p5 for some nice ways into getting going. I think there's likely a hidden coding sub-community for us over on the nerdfighter subreddit so come chat there too if we can help you out further.
DFTBA, folks!
Great work. Thanks for sharing it! -John
those were my favourite last 5 seconds of a vlog ever. Y'all have changed significantly since the first Esther day and I love it.
Thanks for keeping the All Star lyrics going despite making this video harder to search for (if you were looking for the specific book info)
I’ve been listening and re-listening to TAR a lot in quarantine (still stuck in stage four lockdown) and I’ve been using your podcasts (DHAJ & TAR) to keep me company on my walks. And I love them! The words you offer lend so much hope. Your last episode was vulnerable and raw, which many of them are, and I hope you find time for meaningful rest in your break as well as finishing the book. The release date for the AR book is actually pretty close to my 22nd birthday, which is strangely nice - especially since so many 21st birthday plans/expectations went out the window. Thanks, John. Hope you’re taking care of yourself and keeping puff levels low. 💜
John says he’s reading the audiobook and I’m like “well, guess I’m buying both …”
every episode of the anthropocene reviewed makes me cry, and i am so so excited for the book to come out
Thanks/sorry! They also make me cry. -John
@@vlogbrothers It's great! It's a good cry. Like a "the world is very beautiful and complicated" kind of cry. And you narrate them very well.
I give "The Anthropocene Reviewed" 5 stars!
In a completely unrelated tangent, the Smash Mouth song "All Star" contains surprising nuance and depth while at times being mysterious and unsettling. Its myriad of uses, from the Shrek soundtrack to easy bar karaoke, make it a classic song for listeners of all ages and backgrounds. When I lie awake at night, pondering all the ways I have failed that day, the subtle lyrics whisper gently in my ears, "Get your game on. Go play."
I give "All-Star" 3 and a half stars.
An audiobook of a book written from essays read for a podcast. I love it.
Then I'm going to make a podcast of the audiobook and then a vinyl album. :) -John
@@vlogbrothers I look forward to the digital remastering of the vinyl album
Nothing like being on a Vlogbrothers vid when it says "No views"
I have listened to the Anthropocene Reviewed every day for the last year and a half. It has truly changed my life. It has brought such solace to me. I listen to it every night to fall asleep. It calms my anxiety and stops my brain from whirling. John’s voice is one I’ve been listening to and trusting since 2013. Thank you. Thank you so much.
John: Turtles All The Way Down came out 3 years ago...
Me: Ok, sounds right
John: In 2017
Me: nope absolutely not.
May 18th, my birthday. I take this as a sign that I must purchase this book!
Really missing the podcast, guess it's time to listen to them all over again.
You know, I would love to have a book of essays from you and Hank reviewing “Thoughts from Places”...possibly with circle doodles or cartoons. Sincerely!! 😊
The only way I can describe why I love TAR is that it cracks me open and just makes me feel so alive and hopeful in a way that only a few pieces of media make me feel so thank you. I really am so excited to read the book :)
Thanks, Sam. -John
"I have a book coming out" would've made a good title but...
Could've just: "Get paid"
would be great but Hank used that one already!
@@thedoctorlovescats yeah, I didn't realize that until after I posted...
The circles drawings are all so lovely! The first more multicolored one is especially eye-catching.
"One symptom of 2020 for me is..."
2020: The year that comes with symptoms
Gotta love it when your little sibling pushes you into another success! Glad you two are there for each other.
Hey John, you and Hank are awesome. Both of you inspire me to follow my dreams. Also Crash course has helped me a lot with my school grades. Sending love from India.
Excellent! I've not listened to many of your Anthropocene Reviewed episodes; but man if they didn't hit me right in the gut sometimes. I'm talking about the hospital one of course near the start. And also the somewhat amusing fashion in which you _after an entire diatribe of suffering_ take it back to a somewhat humorous place by, in full sincerity, attaching a 2/5 star review to something abysmally horrid.
Tears and smiles! Thanks for the emotions. Hope your new book brings these feelings to many!
The last 5 seconds feels like something your parents make you tell your sibling after a childhood argument with them
John, I have been following the channel for quite sometime now. I am so greatful to be a part of such an inclusive and forward thinking community. I know that it takes a great deal of courage to talk about mental health. But listening to you speak about mental health and sharing your experiences about it has bought so much hope in my life when I was at my worst. For that I am forever thankful to you.
Stay safe. Lots of love.
I love the Anthropocene Reviewed, so I can't wait to get the book! I live in Ireland so it will take a while to ship, but once I have my hands on it it will make a great addition to my shelf. Well done!
And sore must be the storm that could abash the little bird that kept so many warm.
Your podcasts, books and videos have given me so much John (properly introducing ne to Emily Dickinson for example!) and the anthropocene reviewed is one of my favorite experiences to have in my daily life. To listen to these episodes for the first or second or tenth time, I always find joy and calmness in them. Even the saddest once are just a beautiful space for experiencing some safe and honest sadness. This book announcement has me so excited! Especially looking forward to the audiobook read by you :)
"Its been 3 years since turtles all the way down"
I was somehow surprised by the fact that it's been 3 years, while also knowing that it's been 3 years... time is so strange
Yes. This is my favourite John content type. I love. ‘Googling strangers’ on the podcast is one of my favourite peices of content ever.
‘He’s alive!’ When I tell you I SOB every damn time.
I'm _really_ feeling that cool shades of purple vibe from this book cover. It looks regal and approachable at once.
*Who did this cover?* You always have such lovely covers
John, the last episode of 'The anthropocene reviewed' really resonated with me....Thanks for feeling comfortable enough to share it all with us!
Awww John's discomfort while thanking at the end
Best part XD
John, the latest Anthropocene Reviewed episode made me cry so much. Partly unfortunately because of what you quoted from Sendak (I also listened to that interview thereafter) but also when you talked of radical hope.
Love you and thank you for sharing your thoughts, words and work with us.
John, you can still write "I have a new book coming out" in the thumbnail even with the challenge
the anthropocene reviewed is one of the only pieces of media that my boyfriend and I both enjoy immensely - we rationed out the episodes we hadn’t listened to together on the 14 hour drive from wisconsin to georgia, the time between living together and being back to long distance. thanks for the joy on an otherwise pretty sad drive home and thanks for the future joy that we’ll have doing a 2-person georgia-wisconsin book club (p.s. we listened to the indianapolis one when driving through, and I think you describe it pretty well)
"I'm very bad at talking about my own work" I FEEL THE SAME I CAN NEVER EXPLAIN TO PEOPLE WHAT MY WEIRD LITTLE PROJECTS ARE ABOUT(!!!!)
Same, and also talking about myself in general.
Well, or else it's like, "Pull up a seat. Can I get you some tea? Do you need to use the facilities before we get started? OK, so it started back when I was 8 years old .... .... And then in high school I .... ..... so that's the background, but really it's about exploring what would have happened if ...... .... and also the nature of ..... and how our self-perception influences our internal narratives and vice-versa .... "
@@RainaRamsay same!!! 🌻
Those last few seconds. 🥺 I love how much impact this community has on my emotions. Always inspiring, always heartfelt, always thought-provoking. I think we have the best little corner of the internet here.
I've both arrived early and have also arrived to the best news ever. My day has been made :D
John, thank you! I've enjoyed what I've heard of The Anthropocene Reviewed, but never got around to listening to more than a few episodes because podcasts just aren't part of my routine. Now I can read it in book form and love every minute of it. I'm so glad you're doing this.
Obligatory "wow, I'm early!"
Me too 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Felt the same
Same here!
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This podcast is literally one of my favorite things. I am not a huge nonfiction fan but the reviews are full of sadness... And hope. Every single darn one makes me cry (but pretty much anything John writes makes me cry, so there's that). Excited for the audiobook!
Too bad am not in Canada or US. 😢
The Anthropocene Reviewed (and thank you Sarah Green for a logo that helps me spell Anthropocene with ease) is in my top five favorite podcasts. Everything about it is brilliant, from the writing to the performance, to the music. Even when an episode leaves me sobbing ( the story about the Kauaʻi ʻōʻō is so heartbreaking ) the topics are so interesting and thought-provoking that I find myself thinking of them often. When I heard you were taking a break I was very sad, until you said it would be a book. That's such a great idea. I look forward to it.
i don't know what you're talking about, "get the show on" is a much better title.
Right?
John The Anthropocene Reviewed is a quiet place for me too. Even after I finish listening to the episode the sense of calm engagement with the world persists. I almost cried in the last episode. Thank you for making it! Looking forward to the book
I clicked the link and it said shipping is only available for the US. I'm in Canada!! I want your signature on the Anthropocene Reviewed John!!!!!! How do I do that?
I really feel like john’s content is growing with his audience/him. As a kid who read looking for Alaska, as a high schooler, in boarding school, i really related to his work especially that novel. Now being an adult i feel like the podcast and this new book really focuses on ideas that i can totally relate to now. I love you john. Thank you for everything. Can’t wait to read this one.
“To the Early Squad That’s reading this”
Sending Virtual hugs to anyone who needs it! stay safe everyone and stay positive💡:)
My dream is 30k, I’m just trying to make my grandma glad💙
The ending of this was so wholesome 🥺 Your writing has kept me so anchored over the years and I can't wait to read another one of your books. Thank you
Hello and good morning John! I've never been this early!!!
Just listened to the most recent podcast. It's beautiful in its humanity. Bravo to you for opening yourself up like that.
I'M SO EXCITED I HAD TO BARGE IN TO THE BATHROOM AND INTERRUPT MY GIRLFRIEND MIDPOOP TO SHOW HER THESE AMAZING NEWS
SHE WAS ALSO SO EXCITED SHE WASN'T EVEN MAD ABOUT THE INTERRUPTION
I CAN'T WAIT FOR IT
The sincerity and slight reluctance of John thanking Hank warms my heart. It is the realest portrayal of a sibling relationship.