443: A Top Podcast for the Elderly

About this episode

Hank and John Green answer a variety of quirky questions from listeners.

Why do I have the desire to rebel against my parents? Why does pen on paper fade over time? Do we make new water? What is the scent of soaps and why do I want to eat it? How should I reveal that I can do the splits? Has there been any updates regarding Stars on Mars? …Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com Join us for monthly livestreams at patreon.com/dearhankandjohn Produced for Hank and John Green by Complexly See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Hosts: John Green, Hank

Topics covered

• society
• culture
• philosophy
• comedy

Keywords

• rebellion against parents
• fading ink
• new water
• scent of soaps
• doing the splits
• Stars on Mars updates

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Stars on Mars

Places: California

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