John Green: podcast appearances and interviews

John Michael Green, born on August 24, 1977, is an American author and YouTuber known for his impact on young adult fiction and online video communities. His books have sold more than 50 million copies worldwide, with The Fault in Our Stars (2012) being one of the best-selling books of all time. Green's distinctive voice and rapid rise to fame are credited with contributing to a major shift in the young adult genre. His debut novel, Looking for Alaska (2005), received the 2006 Michael L. Printz Award, and he authored other notable works including Paper Towns (2008) and Will Grayson, Will Grayson (2010, with David Levithan). Green is also recognized for his work in online media; he and his brother Hank Green launched the Vlogbrothers YouTube channel in 2007. The channel fostered an active online community called Nerdfighteria and initiated events such as the annual Project for Awesome fundraiser. Green played a significant role in creating projects like VidCon and Crash Course, which have contributed to education and online culture. His more recent works, including Turtles All the Way Down (2017) and The Anthropocene Reviewed (2018–2021), explore themes related to his personal experiences with anxiety and obsessive–compulsive disorder. Beyond his literary and digital endeavors, Green is a trustee for Partners In Health and an advocate for global health initiatives. His second nonfiction book, Everything Is Tuberculosis, was published in March 2025, and he is planning to release his first adult novel, Hollywood, Ending, in September 2026.