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THE TIMELINE / DATED RECORD
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29documented events
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THE RECEIPTS
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29MAR 2025 · Milestone
Publishes Everything Is Tuberculosis
Publishes Everything Is Tuberculosis.
Open source ↗28AUG 2021 · Milestone
Green subsequently ended the podcast in August 2021 after 36 episodes
Green subsequently ended the podcast in August 2021 after 36 episodes.
Open source ↗27MAY 2021 · Milestone
Green adapted the essays into a book, The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet
Green adapted the essays into a book, The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet, which was published by Dutton Penguin on May 18, 2021.
Open source ↗26OCT 2019 · Business
Green announced that he, Hank
In October 2019, Green announced that he, Hank, and their families would be donating $6.5 million to Sierra Leone's branch of Partners In Health, as part of an initiative to raise $25 million over the following five years.
Open source ↗25SEP 2019 · Milestone
Sarah Urist Green, in collaboration with John and the Poetry Foundation, launched the YouTube channel Ours Poetica
In September 2019, Sarah Urist Green, in collaboration with John and the Poetry Foundation, launched the YouTube channel Ours Poetica.
Open source ↗242019 · Milestone
Mental Floss brought its YouTube production in-house and ceased using Green as a host
In 2019, Mental Floss brought its YouTube production in-house and ceased using Green as a host.
Open source ↗232018 · Milestone
A new format, titled Scatterbrained, named after one of the books he had written for Mental Floss
A new format, titled Scatterbrained, named after one of the books he had written for Mental Floss, was introduced on the channel in 2018; Green was joined by multiple hosts on a single episode each week, which tackled one topic from multiple angles.
Open source ↗22MAY 2018 · Milestone
Green was interviewed by then-quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, Andrew Luck
In May 2018, Green was interviewed by then-quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, Andrew Luck, after Turtles All the Way Down was named a selection for the Andrew Luck Book Club.
Open source ↗21JAN 2018 · Milestone
The Anthropocene Reviewed began as a podcast in January 2018
The Anthropocene Reviewed began as a podcast in January 2018, with Green reviewing different facets of the Anthropocene on a five-star scale.
Open source ↗20AUG 2016 · Milestone
Green stated that over the next ten months he would be limiting his public appearances in order to finish a draft of the new book
In August 2016, Green stated that over the next ten months he would be limiting his public appearances in order to finish a draft of the new book.
Open source ↗192016 · Milestone
Green announced that Fox 2000 would be making a movie about the formation of AFC Wimbledon, a soccer team
In 2016, Green announced that Fox 2000 would be making a movie about the formation of AFC Wimbledon, a soccer team that he supports, and he would serve as a producer.
Open source ↗18SEP 2015 · Milestone
Green announced that he would be taking a break from social media to focus on writing his next book
In September 2015, Green announced that he would be taking a break from social media to focus on writing his next book.
Open source ↗17JUN 2015 · Milestone
And his brother Hank started a weekly podcast titled Dear Hank & John
In June 2015, John Green and his brother Hank started a weekly podcast titled Dear Hank & John.
Open source ↗16JUN 2014 · Milestone
The Fault in Our Stars film was released, the first adaptation of one of Green's novels
On June 6, 2014, The Fault in Our Stars film was released, the first adaptation of one of Green's novels.
Open source ↗152014 · Milestone
Starting in 2014, John and Hank began uploading videos to Vlogbrothers every weekday for two weeks during Pizzamas
Starting in 2014, John and Hank began uploading videos to Vlogbrothers every weekday for two weeks during Pizzamas, and began selling more varied merchandise, including fan art of Pizza John printed on blankets, tote bags, and pizza-scented air fresheners.
Open source ↗14FEB 2014 · Milestone
Sarah Urist Green launched The Art Assignment, a PBS and Complexly video series
On February 20, 2014, Sarah Urist Green launched The Art Assignment, a PBS and Complexly video series.
Open source ↗132013 · Milestone
They launched Subbable, a subscription-based crowdfunding platform
In 2013, they launched Subbable, a subscription-based crowdfunding platform that would enable donors to pledge a monthly sum to creators and receive perks in exchange.
Open source ↗122013 · Milestone
To 2018, Green was one of the hosts of the YouTube channel for the magazine Mental Floss, for whom he had worked
From 2013 to 2018, Green was one of the hosts of the YouTube channel for the magazine Mental Floss, for whom he had worked when in New York.
Open source ↗112012 · Business
Starting in 2012 and 2013, John and Hank began celebrating an event called "Pizzamas" in which they sold merchandise
Starting in 2012 and 2013, John and Hank began celebrating an event called "Pizzamas" in which they sold merchandise, including t-shirts, featuring "Pizza John": a white outlined image of John sporting a thick mustache, originating from a 2009 Vlogbrothers video that then became a popular meme in the Nerdfighteria community.
Open source ↗10JAN 2012 · Milestone
The channel was launched in January 2012, with the first episode of its World History series hosted by John Green
The channel was launched in January 2012, with the first episode of its World History series hosted by John Green.
Open source ↗092010 · Milestone
To 2013, John and Hank launched several online video projects, including VidCon
From 2010 to 2013, John and Hank launched several online video projects, including VidCon, an annual conference for the online video community, and Crash Course (2011–present), a wide-ranging educational channel.
Open source ↗08APR 2010 · Milestone
After this, Green and fellow young-adult writer David Levithan collaborated on the novel Will Grayson, Will Grayson
After this, Green and fellow young-adult writer David Levithan collaborated on the novel Will Grayson, Will Grayson, which Dutton published in April 2010.
Open source ↗07AUG 2009 · Milestone
Green had announced in August 2009 he was writing a new book titled The Sequel
Green had announced in August 2009 he was writing a new book titled The Sequel.
Open source ↗06OCT 2008 · Milestone
Green's third solo novel, Paper Towns, was released in October 2008
Green's third solo novel, Paper Towns, was released in October 2008.
Open source ↗05SEP 2008 · Milestone
Green's next novel was a collaboration with fellow young adult authors Maureen Johnson
Green's next novel was a collaboration with fellow young adult authors Maureen Johnson and Lauren Myracle titled Let It Snow: Three Holiday Romances, released in September 2008.
Open source ↗042008 · Milestone
Hank Green and Alan Lastufka co-founded DFTBA Records (an initialism for "Don't Forget to Be Awesome") in 2008
Hank Green and Alan Lastufka co-founded DFTBA Records (an initialism for "Don't Forget to Be Awesome") in 2008, with John Green later becoming a co-owner.
Open source ↗032007 · Milestone
John moved back to Indianapolis in 2007
John moved back to Indianapolis in 2007, and published three novels over the next three years: Let It Snow: Three Holiday Romances (2008, with Maureen Johnson and Lauren Myracle); his third solo novel, Paper Towns (2008); and Will Grayson, Will Grayson (2010, with David Levithan).
Open source ↗02JAN 2007 · Milestone
Launches Vlogbrothers with Hank Green
Launches Vlogbrothers with Hank Green.
Open source ↗012005 · Business
Green had sold the film the rights for Looking for Alaska in 2005 to Paramount
Green had sold the film the rights for Looking for Alaska in 2005 to Paramount, which hired Josh Schwartz as writer and director.
Open source ↗Recent uploads
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The little book that could13 Sept 2026
Side Quest City | Red Dead Redemption 2 with My Morals #2911 Sept 2026
Manhole & Me | Red Dead Redemption 2 with My Morals #2810 Sept 2026
Hunting for Glory | Red Dead Redemption 2 with My Morals #274 Sept 2026
Ask yourself this question4 Sept 2026
The first review of my new book #hollywoodending29 Aug 2026