Humans

The writer of The Martian and Project Hail Mary proudly calls himself a “Hank Green-ist.” Andy and Hank talk about why the present is always better than the past, the state of science fiction today, the impact of AI on collective entertainment, and Andy explains why he has a huge problem with zombie stories. Plus, Andy shares how Hank’s responsible for the very last edit made to Project Hail Mary. Got a question or a comment? You can reach us at [email protected] us on social media @humanswithhankFind Andy Weir on Instagram @andyweirofficial

Known to millions as the Black Forager, Alexis Nikole Nelson turned a lifetime of plant knowledge and a theater degree’s worth of showmanship into a social-media account that empowers followers to find food in unlikely places. She and Hank talk about the deeply racist history of land access, crafting hyper-palatable social media posts, and why she wants to throw her phone in the ocean — but won’t. Plus: Alexis brings a hot take on pawpaws to a lightning round and has a question for Hank in a new segment.Got a question or a comment? You can reach us at [email protected] us on social media @humanswithhankFind Alexis Nikole Nelson on Instagram and YouTube @blackforager

The co-creator of Radiolab is as much a fan of Hank’s as Hank is of him. The two talk about Dolly Parton, how to close the gap between your taste and your ability, and why it’s essential that we re-acquaint ourselves with the wonder of the universe. And Hank breaks down in tears over a Radiolab episode from 2007 called “Mortality.”Got a question or a comment? You can reach us at [email protected] us on social media @humanswithhankFind Jad Abumrad on Instagram @jadabumrad

Ze Frank invented vlogging according to Hank. The creator of the YouTube series True Facts and The Show talks to Hank about getting ideas out into the world, why he prefers discomfort when making things, and how he uses science as fodder for jokes. At the episode’s end, Ze lays down some of the best advice Hank’s ever heard. Got a question or a comment? You can reach us at [email protected] us on social media @humanswithhankFind Ze Frank on TikTok and YouTube @zefrank

Oscar-winner Helen Hunt calls out Hank for a video he made about her 20 years ago. They get into aging and Hollywood, why it’s moving to see people giving a shit, and how to be relentless. Helen also can’t believe how many books Hank hasn’t read — and gives him homework.Got a question or a comment? You can reach us at [email protected] us on social media @humanswithhank

Wyna Liu is the maker of one of Hank's favorite games: Connections. In the New York Times game, players sort 16 words into four categories. Wyna and Hank geek out on what makes a great puzzle, why low-stakes activities matter, and how a category game ended up funding some of the best journalism in the world. Plus: Wyna hits Hank hard with the idea that no effort is wasted when you're a maker.Got a question or a comment? You can reach us at [email protected] us on social media @humanswithhank

John disapproves of his brother's new podcast entirely, but is happy to be here. They talk about why John's worried about Hank, why being in favor of humans is now counter-cultural, if John's seminary training might have helped the brothers' internet success, and what Mark Twain has to do with any of it. They have spent years talking publicly together — but not like this.Got a question or a comment? You can reach us at [email protected] us on social media @humanswithhank

Hank Green is a creator and science communicator who desperately wants us to realize how bizarre and special we are. Every week he has a conversation with one of the eight billion weirdos living on planet Earth.