Which Podcasts Feature Interviews With Hank Green Regularly?

I get nerdily excited about this kind of tally, so I did a little mental spreadsheet for you. If you add up the big YouTube channels Hank has founded or fronts, plus his personal social accounts, you land in the ballpark of tens of millions—but the exact total bounces around with every new subscriber. Roughly speaking (using public channel sizes from around 2023–2024 as a guide): 'CrashCourse' is in the low double-digit millions, 'SciShow' sits in the high single-digit millions, 'vlogbrothers' and 'Hank Green' (his personal channel) are a few million each, and a handful of related channels like 'SciShow Psych', 'SciShow Kids', 'Eons', and 'Healthcare Triage' add several more. On top of YouTube you’ve got social followers — Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok — which together tack on a few million more. Tallying everything conservatively gives me a rough range of about 35–45 million subscribers/followers across the major platforms tied to Hank and the networks he helped build. If you want the current exact number, I usually check each channel/profile directly or use sites like SocialBlade for live totals. It’s kind of fun to watch the number creep up during a big new video or a trending topic, honestly.

If you're into late-night listening, you'll be thrilled — yes, lots of podcasts regularly feature readings of nifty stories, but they come in wildly different flavors. Some shows are straight-up short story anthologies that drop a new read every week or month; 'LeVar Burton Reads' is a great example that often releases a new standalone piece of short fiction, while 'Selected Shorts' pairs actors with contemporary short stories. Then there are serialized fiction podcasts that treat each episode like a chapter in an ongoing novel — think 'Welcome to Night Vale' or serialized original dramas from small indie producers. Those tend to have schedules (weekly, biweekly) but can also take seasonal breaks. Formats vary a lot, which is part of the charm. You get single-narrator readings that feel like a cozy fireside chat, full-cast audio dramas that are basically radio plays with sound design, and hybrid shows that mix interview + reading (authors reading a piece and then chatting about it). Public-domain classics are a common source, so you'll find podcasts doing fresh takes on older stories without licensing headaches. At the same time, many modern writers license their work or create original pieces specifically for podcasts — often released via Patreon, where subscribers get early or exclusive episodes. For kids, there are regular story podcasts like 'Storynory' and audioplay channels that publish weekly. If you want to find them, look under tags like 'fiction', 'storytelling', 'audio drama', or 'radio drama' on your podcast app, and peek at networks known for narrative work (NPR, Night Vale Presents, independent networks). Expect variety in length too: flash fiction (5–10 minutes), short stories (20–40 minutes), or serialized chapters (30–60 minutes). Personally, I love how a short reading can be a perfect commute companion or bedtime ritual — it’s like discovering a tiny new world every week.

I still get a little giddy telling people about these — Hank Green has two novels out and they come as a pair that really stuck with a lot of readers. The first is 'An Absolutely Remarkable Thing', published on September 25, 2018. It follows April May and the surreal, viral-phenomenon mystery that springs up around her discovery of giant statues, and it reads equal parts social satire and sincere character work. It landed with a lot of buzz, and I remember seeing it on bookstore displays and on bus-stop ads — it felt like a book that belonged to the internet age, which is fitting. The follow-up novel is 'A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor', released on July 7, 2020. It continues the story from the first book and pushes deeper into questions about technology, community, and what it means to be human when systems begin to feel almost alive. Both novels were published by Dutton and are written in that energetic, modern voice that mixes humor and earnestness. If you liked one, the other is a must-read; if you haven’t tried them yet, they’re a compact, thoughtful two-book arc that stuck with me long after I closed the covers.

Peter Duke, the legendary astronaut from the Apollo 16 mission, has popped up in some fascinating interviews over the years. One of my favorites is his appearance on 'The Joe Rogan Experience'—it’s a deep dive into his lunar experiences, sprinkled with wild anecdotes about training and the surreal reality of walking on the Moon. He’s got this dry wit that makes even technical details feel like campfire stories. Another gem is his chat on NASA’s official podcast series, where he reflects on the camaraderie among astronauts and the emotional weight of space exploration. It’s less about the science and more about the human side of things, which I adore. If you’re into history, check out his BBC documentary interviews; they pair his stories with archival footage in a way that gives me chills.

There’s this energized, slightly nerdy thrill I get when I think about how Hank Green approaches a novel — and I’ve dug through interviews, podcasts, and his YouTube chats enough to see a pattern that really clicked for me. He balances planning and discovery: he doesn’t wing everything, but he also leaves room for surprises from his characters. He’ll map out acts and key beats first so the story has a shape, then write scenes to see how the characters actually behave inside that shape. That combination keeps momentum without strangling creativity. He talks a lot about discipline too — setting daily targets or at least regular writing habits so the manuscript keeps moving forward, then switching gears into ruthless revision once a full draft exists. From what he’s described, the early drafts are about finding voice and stakes; later drafts are precise, shaving away anything that doesn’t serve the engine of the plot. He leans on feedback often: friends, beta readers, and professional editors help point out where jokes land or where the science and internet-culture bits need tightening. As a reader who loved 'An Absolutely Remarkable Thing' and 'A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor', I appreciate this hybrid approach. It explains why his books feel structured and fast-paced but still full of character discovery. If you’re trying to write, his method suggests being kind to early messes, planning enough to avoid getting lost, and inviting outside eyes to make the work cleaner and braver.

Recently I spent a good chunk of time tracking down interviews with Jessica Forkum because I wanted to hear her voice in different contexts. I couldn't find a long list of major, nationally syndicated podcasts featuring her, but I did find snippets and guest spots scattered across smaller, topic-specific shows and livestreams. The best strategy I used was to search her name in quotation marks on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and podcast search engines like Podchaser and Listen Notes—that brings up both full episodes and short clips where she appears as a guest. If you’re trying the same hunt, check her personal website and profiles on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter; many creators post episode links there. Also look for local radio shows, university podcasts, and niche community programs—those smaller outlets often host voices that don’t show up in big-league search results. Transcripts are another gold mine: searching for ""Jessica Forkum"" plus keywords from her work (topics she’s known for) can reveal interviews embedded in blog posts or episode notes. I ended up bookmarking a couple of panel recordings and community podcast episodes where she’s interviewed about her projects, along with several live Q&A clips on short-form platforms. If you want precise episode links, searching those platforms with exact name spelling and filtering by date is the fastest way. Honestly, the hunt felt like a mini scavenger hunt and I enjoyed finding the lesser-known conversations she’s had; they often feel more candid and fun than polished studio interviews.

I get excited every time the community rallies behind another charity drive, so here's how I usually explain it: Hank Green doesn’t run a fixed list of causes under the Nerdfighter banner — instead, Nerdfighteria primarily channels its charitable energy through the annual 'Project for Awesome' and the volunteer-run 'Foundation to Decrease World Suck'. Those two vehicles let hundreds of nonprofits benefit each year, and the specific roster changes as the community nominates and votes for organizations. From watching multiple years of P4A, I can say the kinds of groups that often show up include international health and development groups, literacy and education charities, clean water projects, and emergency relief orgs. Examples that have appeared repeatedly in campaigns or that Hank and John have highlighted over time are 'charity: water', 'Doctors Without Borders', 'Partners In Health', 'Save the Children', 'Worldreader', 'Room to Read', 'Kiva', and organizations tackling malaria or refugee crises. But note: the yearly slate is crowdsourced, so smaller grassroots groups often get spotlighted too. If you want a definitive, up-to-the-minute list, I usually point people to the 'Project for Awesome' site or the Foundation to Decrease World Suck’s pages during P4A week — they post the nominated charities and donation links. It's one of my favorite parts of the community because it’s participatory and always surprising who gets helped next.

Book podcasts with author interviews are my go-to for deep dives into creative minds! One standout is 'The New Yorker: Fiction', where authors dissect short stories and share their process—it’s like eavesdropping on literary genius. Another favorite is 'Between the Covers', hosted by David Naimon, who asks such nuanced questions that you feel like you’re in the room. For something more casual, 'Literary Friction' blends interviews with quirky bookish chatter, while 'The Guardian Books Podcast' offers a mix of industry insights and author chats. I love how these shows reveal the human side of writing—the struggles, the breakthroughs—and often introduce me to books I’d never pick up otherwise. Hearing an author laugh or hesitate over a question makes their work feel alive in a whole new way.

I dug around my podcast queue and my notes and came up with a solid list of places where Ben Doberman shows up for interviews—some are deep dives, others are quick guest spots. If you want the longest, most conversational sit-downs, look for 'Doberman Dialogues' (his own hosted series where he unpacks projects and process), and the episode of 'Indie Creator Stories' where he talks craft, failure, and the little rituals that keep him creating. Both of those are on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and you'll find full episode show notes with timestamps. Beyond those headline interviews, Ben pops up on 'Creative Minds' (episode focused on collaboration), 'Local Voices' (a looser community-style chat), and a compact feature on 'The Long Conversation' where the interviewer zooms in on a single turning point in his career. I also found a short-form clip on YouTube from 'The Studio Sessions' that highlights his thoughts on discipline and routine. These smaller appearances are great if you want bite-sized wisdom. If you like transcripts, the 'Indie Creator Stories' episode has a full transcript linked in the episode page, which saved me a lot of time when I wanted to quote him. Personally, I loved his more reflective moments on 'Doberman Dialogues'—you can tell he’s comfortable unpacking the messy parts of creativity, which made me rethink how I approach my own projects.

I get a little giddy anytime I spot Soumaya Keynes on a mic — she’s one of those journalists whose interviews cut through the noise. Most reliably, you’ll find her on The Economist’s own podcast roster. Shows like 'Free Exchange', 'Money Talks' and 'The Intelligence' regularly host internal contributors, and I’ve come across her voice on episodes that deep-dive into labor markets, trade or inflation. The Economist also runs a short-form interview series called 'The Economist Asks' where staffers both host and feature, and she’s popped up there as well. If you want to track down specific episodes, go to The Economist’s website and search her name — they usually publish audio plus a transcript or article link. I also use Spotify and Apple Podcasts to search by guest name; that often turns up cross-posted interviews and clips from live events or panels she’s joined. Last tip from someone who subscribes to a ridiculous number of feeds: set a Google alert for "Soumaya Keynes podcast" or follow her on Twitter (X) for instant flags when new interviews drop. It saves me a bunch of frantic searching before my morning commute.