Meet a Stranger: Recent Episodes
Matt Haze
When was the last time you met a stranger? Humorist Matt Haze records his conversations with strangers he meets everyday and shares these unique people with you anonymously 5 minutes at a time. Why? To help you see we're way more alike than we're different. Sometimes the chats are serious, sometimes not so much. Hopefully, you'll find the courage to strike up a chat and meet a stranger!
From a conversation in London earlier this year. Stranger #62, a millennial, works with Gen Z every day. She’s learned a lot about herself from them and thinks there’s a lot we can learn from this generation, if we take the time to listen.
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Today, the co-founder of Carom shares the story behind creating a platform designed to help people build meaningful, real-life connections through shared experiences and events. Born from a personal need for community and inspired by the disconnection felt during the pandemic, Carom facilitates organic meetups based on mutual interests—from opera nights to casual coffee meetups.
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In this episode of Meet a Stranger, Matt Haze sits down with a man whose life took a heartbreaking turn when he lost his wife to ovarian cancer at just 36 years old. What began as an Airbnb stay in Ireland turned into a deeply moving conversation about love, loss, and resilience. Despite his grief, he channeled his pain into purpose by creating the Doolin Motorcycle Festival, a charity event that has raised hundreds of thousands of euros for cancer support. This powerful story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the impact of living for those we've lost.
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They fly into Puerto Rico every Christmas to hold a holiday party with strangers. Why?
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As I start the next chapter in my life, I'm craving something different - something REAL - a real community of friends. But how does one do that as we get older? Welcome to Meet a Stranger 2.0
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Today, a makeup artist shares what she does to get her clients to open up to her, and the answer is way more simple than you think.
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Meet Stranger #56. He's traveling the world, learning about strangers and learning about himself. He shares how his conversations with different people has taught him so much about himself.
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We're back with a new season! To kick things off, you'll meet stranger #55 who recently shared her interaction with a stranger.
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A couple in suburban Chicago talk about their wedding planning and what they've learned about themselves and each other.
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I met stranger #53 in Mexico City one morning. We chatted about how he always wanted to live abroad, and now he's doing it!
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She's running for public office to change the world in her own neighborhood. She share why and why it's important to learn about the names on the ballot you might not recognize.
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She's been falling in love with her Puerto Rican roots all over again as she watches her family discover theirs.
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Today we have a catch up chat with stranger #50, who is no longer a stranger, but my girlfriend, Kat.
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Today's stranger moved to America from France a few years ago. We talk about his perspective of the country then vs. now. Plus, he has an important message for Americans.
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She built a business sharing her insights on life through her cartoons.
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For 40+ years, stranger #47 has worked for a national TV network and helped to show us the good and bad of the world. He shares his insights into life, how we can have better conversations and the one thing he does that we all should do to help humanity.
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If the busses were running as scheduled, I might have not had a great chat with a stranger about music. Take a listen!
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Meeting strangers in the back of a car at 4am in a foreign country might not be the most ideal way to connect with people. But it can also turn into a great adventure.
My girlfriend and I did a hot air balloon ride at sunrise in Mexico a few months back. On our way, we met a great couple from NYC that we ended up sharing the adventure with. I talk to them about our experience and how travel can really make you look at life differently.
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He might have the ultimate job: traveling the world in one night to give presents to boys and girls everywhere. But WHY does he do it?
Today's strangers shares some of his magic with you - and it's something I think we could embrace a bit in our own world.
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Today's stranger has been battling cancer. He started to do one thing that has helped him to be able to see his journey and life differently. And it's something you and I can start doing, too.
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Asking for help from someone we know isn't easy. It REALLY isn't easy when you ask a stranger!
On my last trip to Mexico City, some students asked if they could interview me for a school project. I did and really enjoyed it! They were kind enough to agree to be interviewed by me for this podcast!
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It can be hard to find community where you live. But what if you've moved 25 times in 24 years? I talk about that with today's stranger.
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Today's stranger has lived outside of the US for a few years now. He shares how he feels it's no longer home and what traveling has taught him about himself and life.
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Today's stranger is a very well connected and networked guy. He wasn't always this way, though. Today, he shares some great tips to help you build your own network!
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Love and marriage, love and marriage,
Go together like a horse and carriage.
But does it really?
Today's stranger isn't married to her long term partner and she's okay with it. Take a listen why.
Maybe it's time to have a conversation on the purpose of marriage in today's society.
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I met stranger #37 when he was busking in the square in Old San Juan. We talk about how he's a vessel for his music and how he's learned to stay present in life.
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A random conversation before a very early morning flight led to a great chat with today's stranger about marriage - she thinks you should be required to get a license to get married!
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It's easy to take a look at today's dating environment and get down about it. I get it! But today's couple will bring you hope and remind you of what's important.
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Today's stranger is not only a man, but a British man. A double whammy of holding in emotions. Matt and this stranger have a deep chat about why he's held in his emotions and thoughts and why their fellow men do the same.
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When that inner voice told her to pick up everything and move to New York City, she did. Now her journey has become more than just about herself - it's about inspiring her family to also do amazing things in their lives as well.
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He was 18 years old. Ready to graduate high school and take on the world.
Then a life changing experience put it all into question.
He took that moment, learned from it and went after his dreams.
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We start new episodes of the new series on Wednesday! But today, I'll share with you what's in the works for this summer...
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Everyday, stranger #31 sits at the coffee stand in Old San Juan with his mother and a variety of people from all walks of life join him to chat. Why does he do this? He shares his story on today's episode.
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Stranger #30 was on holiday and enjoying a lovely afternoon at the coffee stand in Puerto Rico. She was doing some writing and reminding herself that it's okay to just be present and take it all in, especially when feels like we should always be doing something. We talk about that on today's episode.
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Growing up in NYC, stranger #29 watched people express themselves and give their gifts to the world. Now he's traveling the world doing the same thing.
I hope today's story will encourage you to break through your own self-imposed limitations and do the damn thing.
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Today's stranger works with people down and out on their luck. She has one request for all of us. If we did THIS it would make life and the world a better place.
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Stranger #27 shares his story of how his wife's daughter was the wake up call he needed to become a better man.
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You read the title right. He found a gift, learned it and is using to help people all over the world... including in some of the most dangerous parts of said world.
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Stranger #25 learned to listen to herself and trust herself to take action on the clues she would hear. Because of that, amazing things happened in her life last year.
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I was in a bit of a sad mood, but still struck up a conversation with a stranger. Honestly, this bird watcher was exactly who I needed to talk to at that moment!
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Today is a great reminder that communication is more than just the words we use... it's our energy. It's how we connect.
I'm sharing a conversation with a street vendor in Mexico City that reminded me something I knew but needed to hear.
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Stranger #22 is just about to start a brand new, exciting life after graduating college! But her long term boyfriend threw her a curveball.
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Today's stranger was staying at the same airbnb as me. She just recently lost her mom. As she was dealing with the huge loss in her life, she kept thinking "I want to move, I want to go to Mexico." Everyone around her told her not to do it. She did it anyway. How has it turned out? Take a listen.
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In Mexico City, I had a chat with a woman is a lawyer by day but who fosters dogs by night. The reason WHY she started to help our four legged friends is inspiring. And hopefully, this chat gives you permission to look inward and ask yourself some questions.
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For the next few episodes, Matt is talking to some of the internet strangers he's known through social media over the years. People he's never spoken to, but seen their photos and names pop up for years.
He starts with a military wife who moved to the other side of the world. They talk about how she's meeting new people while also learning about herself.
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Do your own family members feel like strangers?
As we dig into the holiday season, Matt has an idea for you that might help make this one of the best holidays you ever have.
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Stranger #18 took some horrible news in his life and turned it into a life of service.
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Stranger #17 is someone you would have run across on a flight and just KNOW he loves his job. He shares some insight into the airline industry and how we can navigate that world when things go wrong.
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It seems adults are buying toys more than kids are. Why is that?
Today, stranger #16 shares with me why she collects lego sets and what she tells people who might give her grief about that.
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After stranger #15 shared her and her ex-husband slept in separate rooms because it worked for them, it made me wonder how many of these traditions we do in relationships, like sleeping in the same bed, could be changed to fit someone's relationship.
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We started off the week with the fun of love. Yesterday, the extent we will go to find someone. Today, we talk about what happens when it doesn't work out.
Stranger #15 just got out of a divorce and shares what she's doing differently this time around in dating and love.
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Stranger #14 is an interesting character. He's 42, single, straight and looking for a wife. He's created a spreadsheet to help him find what he's looking for. His criteria are...well... you'll see...
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Today we hear a story of how one woman was woo'd by her man the moment they met and it makes me wonder... where has all the SMOOTH gone in dating?
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We kick off love week with a couple that just got engaged! While they were drunk on love and margaritas, they gave us a really good reminder of how important it is to learn how to communicate with one another.
Do YOU know how to truly communicate with your significant other? Maybe that's a chat to have with them tonight!
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All week I've been asking you "Why do you do what you do?" It's great to give your life to help others or one person!
But when does it become a problem?
It's something that comes up in today's Meet a Stranger.
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It's easy to get stuck in the middle of the rat race. It just... happens.
As we get older, we sometimes feel that calling to come back to ourselves and do something bigger. Not only for ourselves, but for our friends, our family, the world.
What do you do when you're in that moment?
I talk about it with stranger #10, one of the most vulnerable chats I've had.
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From a chat in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico... Today you'll meet Stranger #9, a med student taking a break before starting another year of the insanity that is med school!
I wanted to know WHY she went to med school.
Hopefully, this chat will make you ask yourself why you do what YOU do everyday.
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Welcome to the new series of Meet a Stranger! There's a lot to catch you up on and a lot to tell you about the coming weeks! Let's have a quick chat, shall we?
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It's back to school season! Today, a teacher opens up about the challenges of educating kids during COVID and what he wants parents to know as their kids go back to school!
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It's summertime! Time for family BBQs! Vacations! Summer camp for kids!
While the kids might be excited about getting away from the 'rents for a few weeks, those said parents might be feeling the opposite: nervous! Scared! They're leaving their kids with strangers!
Today, I talk to a former camp director about that, and he thinks parents should know about this summertime tradition.
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"When you know, you know."
So often, that phrase is used when someone talks about meeting their significant other.
But in today's Swipe Right for a Good Time Dating scene, is that really true? If dating is so hard, why is it when someone finds "the one" that it seems so simple and makes everything else look so different?
We talk about Stranger #6's journey and what she would tell her 18 year old self about dating.
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It seems all the stats show that over half of the world is married. Yet so many people choose to stay single or not have kids! Yet those with families can oftentimes look down on the part of society that has time to do what they want and get a full night of sleep.What does THAT well rested part of society want to say?Take a listen.Follow the podcast on Instagram at http://instagram.com/gomeetastranger
What do you REALLY wish you could tell your boss? That thing deep inside you that you wish they knew that could really change everything?
Stranger #4 was switching to a new, exciting job! But she was leaving a position that didn't feel right anymore.
Today, I let her express what she wish her boss REALLY knew.
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How do we find the good in things when things get, well, crazy? Today, I chat with Stranger #3, a woman in New York City who went back home to Oklahoma during the pandemic. What was that like going home during that time?
Take a listen.
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Why is it so difficult for us men to express how we REALLY feel inside?
A week ago, I met an amazing man in Chicago who was using his performing skills to show us how WE can open up more and why it's so important to do so.
Take a listen to Meet Stranger #2.
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Stranger #1 was someone I randomly met on a Sunday evening at a bar in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I went out just to grab a drink and vent with a bartender, but ended up connecting with someone awesome.
She had a wedding ring on, but during our chat, never once mentioned their significant other. After I asked about that, she admitted she was separated and thinking about a divorce.
During our chat, she talked about how she had changed since she got married. We talked about that and what she had learned about herself during this journey.
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