Aug 2021

Orbital Sunrise

John Green reviews something he's never seen and never will: an orbital sunrise. This episode marks the end of our summer miniseries. You can buy a copy of The Anthropocene Reviewed book online or at your local bookstore: https://anthropocenereviewedbook.com/ Thank you again for ... Show More

22m 35s

May 2021

Icelandic Hot Dog Stand and Signing Your Name 250,000 Times

John Green reviews an Icelandic hot dog stand and the act of signing your name 250,000 times in a four-month period. The Anthropocene Reviewed book is out now! The San Francisco Chronicle called it the perfect book for "whenever you need a reminder of what it is to feel small and ... Show More

25m 39s

Apr 2021

Penguins of Madagascar and the Smallpox Vaccine

Preorder The Anthropocene Reviewed book, out May 18, 2021: https://sites.prh.com/anthropocenereviewedbookJoin John Green and special guests on the The Anthropocene Reviewed virtual book tour! Each ticket purchased will grant access to the respective live event and include a signe ... Show More

26m 50s

Jun 2021

#339 Catherine Gray: The Power of The Very Personal

Catherine Gray is the award-winning author of the The Unexpected Joy of books. Catherine's debut book, The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, was a hit becoming a Sunday Times top 10 bestseller within a fortnight of publication, she is also the author of The Unexpected Joy of Being S ... Show More

34m 33s

Dec 2022

Bookish

In October, a court ruled in favor of the Department of Justice and blocked the merging of two publishing giants: Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster. On this week’s On the Media, hear what readers will lose if conglomerates further monopolize the market. Plus, it turns out ... Show More

49m 58s

Jan 2024

A Short History of the World, by H.G. Wells, Part 7

In tonight’s relaxing read, we cover the philosophies of Buddha, Confucius, and Lao Tse, then swing back to the origins of the Roman Empire, all in less than an hour. Short history indeed! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boring ... Show More

49m 31s

Feb 2023

L'assassinat raté de Madame Bovary

C'est un nom qui est tombé aux oubliettes : Ernest Pinard. Et pourtant, c'est grâce à ce Procureur zélé du Second Empire que Gustave Flaubert et Charles Baudelaire doivent beaucoup de leur notoriété. Pour quelle raison ? C'est ce que vous allez découvrir dans ce nouvel épisode de ... Show More

6m 19s

Sep 2023

A Better Way to Buy Books

Bookshop.org is an online book retailer that donates more than 80% of its profits to independent bookstores. Launched in 2020, Bookshop.org has already raised more than $27,000,000. In this interview, Andy Hunter, founder and CEO discusses his journey to creating one of the most ... Show More

32m 44s

Jul 2021

The Wonder Years, but make it books | Ask A Book Critic

A caller asks for books that feel like The Wonder Years. Vox book critic Constance Grady recommends three books that are perfect for summer nostalgia. Plus, Constance discusses the “free narrative” of The Princess Bride in a clip from the Vox Book Club Zoom event. Constance recom ... Show More

11m 30s

Sep 2020

Our Book is Out!

It’s finally here! ArtCurious: Stories of the Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful in Art History, from Penguin Books, is now available in a bookstore near you! To order the book: Penguin Random House Target Indiebound Amazon Barnes and Noble Secure your signed copy ... Show More

15m 7s

Oct 2022

Spices, Their Histories, Part 2

Let’s relax with more from one of our most requested books, hear the histories of ginger, mustard, nutmeg, and mace, and learn how to fake them all. Looking at you, naughty Connecticut! Help us stay 100% listener-supported and ad-free for all! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/b ... Show More

51m 43s

Ginkgo Biloba