Humans

About Humans

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.

Publisher

Hank Green

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

14 May 2026

Latest episode

17 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

17 of 17 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   17 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Ted Dintersmith: Should We Teach Math Differently?

   Host Hank Green interviews Ted Dintersmith, a Stanford engineering Ph.D. and math reformer, about revolutionizing math education by prioritizing questions over answers and preparing for AI's impact.

2. 

   10 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   T-Pain Doesn't Forget

   Grammy-winning artist T-Pain and host Hank Green discuss the challenges of success and creative evolution in the music industry.

3. 

   3 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Hannah Ritchie: The Future Is Not Bleak

   Data scientist Hannah Ritchie and host Hank Green discuss why the future is not bleak and explore progress in areas like climate change and cement.

4. 

   27 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Jerome Goddard: Welcome to the Bug Kingdom

   Medical entomologist Jerome Goddard and host Hank Green explore bug populations, insect-borne illnesses, and environmental ethics in this insightful interview.

5. 

   20 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Sam Forstag Might Be My Congressman

   Host Hank Green interviews Democratic Congressional candidate Sam Forstag about the two-party system, public lands, and the housing crisis.

6. 

   13 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Katie Mack: The Death of the Universe

   Astrophysicist Katie Mack discusses the universe's potential demise and the nature of dark matter with host Hank Green.

7. 

   6 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Maya Rupert: The Inauthenticity of Authenticity

   Political strategist Maya Rupert discusses her book and unproductive race conversations with host Hank Green in this insightful interview.

8. 

   30 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Astronaut Reid Wiseman Thinks We're Going to Be OK

   Astronaut Reid Wiseman shares his unique perspective on space exploration and humanity's future with host Hank Green in this insightful interview.

9. 

   23 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Vicky Holmes: Finding Humanity in Feral Cats

   Author Vicky Holmes shares with host Hank Green how she finds humanity in feral cats and makes her autobiographical "Warrior Cats" series relatable to young readers.

10. 

    16 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Andy Weir: Are We Technocrats Or Are We Humans?

    Host Hank Green interviews author Andy Weir about the present's superiority to the past, AI's impact on entertainment, and his unique critique of zombie stories.

11. 

    9 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Alexis Nikole Nelson: How Foraging Became Weird

    Host Hank Green interviews Alexis Nikole Nelson, the Black Forager, about her journey from plant knowledge to social media stardom and the challenges of land access.

12. 

    2 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Jad Abumrad: The Space Between the Brains

    Host Hank Green interviews Jad Abumrad, co-creator of Radiolab, exploring taste versus ability and the wonder of the universe.

13. 

    25 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Ze Frank: Get Uncomfortable

    Host Hank Green interviews Ze Frank, the inventor of vlogging, about sharing ideas, embracing discomfort, and using science for comedy, offering profound advice.

14. 

    18 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Helen Hunt: When the Universe Betrays You

    Oscar-winner Helen Hunt and host Hank Green discuss aging in Hollywood, the power of genuine care, and relentless pursuit, in this interview.

15. 

    11 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Puzzle-Maker Wyna Liu's Just a Little Mean

    Host Hank Green interviews puzzle creator Wyna Liu about crafting engaging word games and the value of low-stakes creative endeavors.

16. 

    4 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

    John Green: We’re Not Merely a Catastrophe

    Host Hank Green interviews author John Green about the counter-cultural stance of human optimism and the surprising influences on their shared internet success.

17. 

    14 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Welcome to Humans

    Creator Hank Green interviews a "weirdo" on planet Earth, exploring our bizarre and special existence.

Inside a recent episode

Ted Dintersmith: Should We Teach Math Differently?

Published 17 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] I was like, you know, I'll tell you what, if you can get through this, You are great. It is testing for perseverance because I gave up. Let's just stick with this for a second. This is a really essential point is community colleges ought to be a launch pad for millions of young adults, adults of all ages. What happens, right, is that there's a presumption since you're going to a community college instead of a prestigious four year college that you probably aren't good at math. So you're immediately barraged with remedial math. And then the dropout rates are sky high. I could totally be on page with you. […]

Who has been a guest on Humans

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Ted Dintersmith
• T-Pain
• Hannah Ritchie
• Jerome Goddard
• Sam Forstag

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

374 ratings

Pitching Humans

Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting pitches.

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