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Jan 2023
1h 24m

Complexly: Hank and John Green

Guy Raz | Wondery
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In 2007, brothers Hank and John Green lived thousands of miles apart, so they started posting video blogs to each other on a strange new platform called YouTube. People began tuning in, and the daily Vlogbrothers posts became an early viral hit. Over time, the brothers grew that single channel into a sprawling collection of businesses, including a production ... Show More
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