Best Complexly Podcasts (2025)

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408: The Green Brothers Often Are Wrong 53:27

13d ago53:27

53:27

Have Hank and John’s opinions of Elon Musk changed over the years? How do I not wallow in despair after losing my job? How do you start writing someone’s biography? How does file compression work? …Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at [email protected]. Join us for monthly livestreams at patreon.com…

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Cancer Revisit with Deboki Chakravarti 55:27

14d ago55:27

55:27

We're thrilled to be joined for a special return to the topic of Cancer by our own magnificent editorial assistant, Deboki Chakravarti! We cover a ton in this beefy episode, so grab a snack, get comfy, and prepare to dive deep on a topic that's well worth the revisit. SciShow Tangents is on YouTube! Go to www.youtube.com/scishowtangents to check ou…

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407: Concepts of a Bubble 48:58

27d ago48:58

48:58

Is it socially appropriate to cover my ears and go “ahhhhhh?” Where did all the water on Mars go? How do I deal with friends who disrespect my favorite singer? Why are there perfectly uniform bubbles in my soap? Why don’t people just take the bribe and not do the corruption? Should we abandon social media platforms? …Hank and John Green have answer…

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Plagues with John Green! 54:17

28d ago54:17

54:17

Would it really be a conversation about plagues if noted plague-hater and tuberculosis-fighter John Green wasn't a part of it? In this episode John makes his Tangents debut at last, and we dig deep into whether we could fight an old, fat beaver and win, among other things. SciShow Tangents is on YouTube! Go to www.youtube.com/scishowtangents to che…

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Inventions 53:51

1M ago53:51

53:51

Is it usefulness, accidental genius, or sheer dumb luck that produces inventions? Well, after this episode, we at least know for sure what Batman's answer would be. As for the rest of it, you'll just have to listen along while we dive into one of Ceri's dream topics: Inventions! SciShow Tangents is on YouTube! Go to www.youtube.com/scishowtangents …

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406: Science Spectacular (w/ Deboki Chakravarti!) 54:33

2M ago54:33

54:33

Can gasses other than oxygen be fuel for fire? What happens to your internal organs after giving birth? How does copper work? How do other animals deal with umbilical cords? What would happen if we got our tailbones removed? …Hank and Deboki have answers! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at [email protected]. Join us for monthly li…

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Games with Jo Firestone! 54:51

2M ago54:51

54:51

Do you want to play a game? Well, we sure do! We're joined by Sam's dream guest Jo Firestone, a comedian, podcaster, and game author and enthusiast to celebrate the joy (and evil) of playing games, especially the games on Tangents! SciShow Tangents is on YouTube! Go to www.youtube.com/scishowtangents to check out this episode with the added bonus o…

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405: Gettin’ Real Real 46:51

2M ago46:51

46:51

How do you plan for the year ahead? Where is John going on tour? Why do my hands clap louder when freshly lotioned? How do I deal with getting a bad grade? …Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at [email protected]. Join us for monthly livestreams at patreon.com/dearhankandjohn. Follow us on Twitter! t…

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404: Die on Tuesday 44:57

2M ago44:57

44:57

Is the “Indianapolis Cocktail” actually served in Indianapolis? What do I do with my life? How do I entertain my friend in the hospital? What’s up with the lyrics in "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year?” …Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at [email protected]. Join us for monthly livestreams a…

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Randomness 52:23

2M ago52:23

52:23

Is all life predestined, or is existence blown about by the whims of entropy? If we restarted the universe with the same world generating seed a la Minecraft, would it all play out the same??? These are ginormous questions that we do not get into in this episode! Instead, we're examining slightly more manageable examples of randomness in nature, in…

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Special Episode: "Our Big Shot" from Chalk and Blade Productions 31:05

2M ago31:05

31:05

Hello Tangents listeners! We are off this week to rest up and enjoy the holidays, so in place of a regular episode we have a super special treat from friends of the show that we're excited to share! We're dropping an episode of a new podcast series from Chalk and Blade Productions called "Our Big Shot." What if we could build a disease free world? …

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Best of 2024 Compilation 4:47:25

3M ago4:47:25

4:47:25

One year passes, another is just around the bend, so let's look back on the top 6 Tangents episodes of 2024!! From intriguing topics to spooky mystery guests, this compilation truly summarizes a wild, wonderful year for Tangents. We hope you enjoy reminiscing with us, and we look forward to all that's ahead! Original episodes: 6. Feathers - airdate…

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403: Yeah Inflation 46:49

3M ago46:49

46:49

If I make two cups of tea with the same leaves, am I ingesting twice the caffeine? Should I get a “This Machine Kills Facists” laptop sticker in 2024? When did starlings show up in America? What should I do with the leftover cups from Costco chocolate parfait deserts? …Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us …

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Dreams with Trace Dominguez! 53:29

3M ago53:29

53:29

Is a dream really a wish your heart makes? Or is it just that your brain is an organ that never really turns off? What do your dreams even mean??? These are just some of the perplexing questions this episode posed to us and our special return guest, Trace Dominguez! SciShow Tangents is on YouTube! Go to www.youtube.com/scishowtangents to check out …

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402: Alfred Australia 47:02

3M ago47:02

47:02

What do Hank and John look like? What do Americans know about Australia? Why is there not a cure for cancer? What do I do with having too many books? What’s the difference between a non-profit and a business that gives its profit to charity? What age are dead people? …Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us a…

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Camouflage 50:49

4M ago50:49

50:49

Now you see it, now you don't - this episode is a true trick for the senses as we uncover the hidden wonders of Camouflage! From human ingenuity (?) to animal creativity, misdirection and subterfuge abound in this episode, so keep your eyes peeled, it's not one you'll want to miss! SciShow Tangents is on YouTube! Go to www.youtube.com/scishowtangen…

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401: Goodreads Therapy 40:12

4M ago40:12

40:12

Why are people on Goodreads so angry? Can you gift a subscription on good.store? Can I read Everything is Tuberculosis if I’m squeamish? Are there different levels of oxygen in the atmosphere during different seasons? Is it true that ponderosa pines can’t reproduce without wildfires? …Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of dubious a…

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Stomachs 49:41

4M ago49:41

49:41

From one to four to none at all, stomachs enjoy a stunning variety across all the creatures who have (or don't have) them. And with our stomachs all happily full of spooky month treats, we thought it was the perfect time to learn all about this weird, wobbly, wonderful organ. SciShow Tangents is on YouTube! Go to www.youtube.com/scishowtangents to …

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Spooky Month: Nocturnal Animals with Tom Lum! 49:40

5M ago49:40

49:40

There's a chill in the air and a shudder in our bones...it's Spooky Month! Come along with us on a treacherous journey full of mischief, mayhem, and many marvelously mysterious guests! Steady yourself, for who knows what frights lurk around the corner... Alas, our frightful fiends and friends, Spooky Month has nearly run its course - but not until …

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400: For Those Who Are Still Listening 41:37

5M ago41:37

41:37

Why do Hank and John keep things PG? Why are white sheets the standard ghost costume? How will computers deal with dates beyond the year 9999? If the president was allergic to peanuts, would the White House become a peanut-free zone? In the Garfield comic strip, can John understand what Garfield is thinking? …Hank and John Green have answers! If yo…

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399: God of Frogtok 42:43

5M ago42:43

42:43

Why do things happen “at” night but “during” the day? How do you heat food during a power outage? What is an organ? Does moonlight contain UV rays? What are the implications of AI song covers? What’s a better name than Milkdromeda? Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at [email protected]. Join us for …

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Spooky Month: Psychics with Dylan Marron! 51:44

5M ago51:44

51:44

There's a chill in the air and a shudder in our bones...it's Spooky Month! Come along with us on a treacherous journey full of mischief, mayhem, and many marvelously mysterious guests! Steady yourself, for who knows what frights lurk around the corner... Our next shocking mystery friend to join us is none other than Dylan Marron! Tread the floorboa…

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Spooky Month: Caves with Brennan Lee Mulligan! 50:10

6M ago50:10

50:10

There's a chill in the air and a shudder in our bones...it's Spooky Month! Come along with us on a treacherous journey full of mischief, mayhem, and many marvelously mysterious guests! Steady yourself, for who knows what frights lurk around the corner... In our first Spooky Month episode we dare to venture into the cold, dark world of caves. Joinin…

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398: Organic Plastic 48:36

6M ago48:36

48:36

When do I stop using a bar of soap? What’s the current state of the first plastics ever made? How do you best judge peoples’ character when dating? What’s going on with bacteria in my math problem? How do authors get health insurance? Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at [email protected]. Join us f…

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Roller Coasters with Tom Scott! 55:42

6M ago55:42

55:42

Get ready for a stomach-turning, heart-pounding, gravity-defying thrill ride as we plummet down, up, and all around the amazing world of roller coasters! We're joined by legendary podcaster, YouTuber, and roller coaster fanatic Tom Scott who wows us with his encyclopedic knowledge of these engineering marvels. So take a deep breath, strap in, and k…

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Ep. 11: How It All Ends 1:14:18

6M ago1:14:18

1:14:18

In our last episode, Dr. Katie Mack and John Green discuss what the ultimate fate of the universe might look like. Head to https://policygenius.com/crashcourse to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. This show is a production of Complexly. If you want to help keep Crash Course free for everyone, forever, you can join…

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397: A Top Podcast for Teens 47:10

6M ago47:10

47:10

Why don’t we know why gravity works? What if the Green brothers went on Dancing with the Stars? When jaundiced, do smurfs turn green? Why am I always thirsty even though I drink lots of water? How is Potato doing? Do you ever go down internet rabbit holes learning about the things that plague you? …Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in nee…

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