Skip to content
The Anthropocene Reviewed episode artwork

Jun 18, 2019 1 hr 4 min

The Anthropocene Reviewed

from 99% Invisible Hosted by SiriusXM Podcasts and Roman Mars

The Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. On The Anthropocene Reviewed, John Green rates different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale. This week 99% Invisible is featuring two episodes of The Anthropocene Reviewed in which John Green dissects: pennies, the Piggly Wiggly grocery store chain, a 17,000-year-old cave painting, and the Taco Bell breakfast menu. Plus, Roman talks with John about the show, sports, and all the things we love now, but hated as teenagers. The Anthropocene Reviewed Subscribe to The Anthropocene Reviewed on Apple Podcasts or RadioPublic Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Episode details come from the podcast's RSS feed.

Embed this episode

John Green rates different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale

Ready to play

The Anthropocene Reviewed

0:00 1:04:59

No transcript yet.

Requests help us decide what to transcribe next.

Frequently asked questions

How long is this episode of 99% Invisible?

This episode is 1 hour and 4 minutes long.

When was this 99% Invisible episode published?

This episode was published on June 18, 2019.

Can I download this 99% Invisible episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.