Hometown Friends

About Hometown Friends

The only podcast about the powerful influence of childhood friendships from the places that we call home. We discuss friendship in general and how these relationships make life worth living. My guests are regular people and experts who know about friendship. These are the stories that define our lives!

Publisher

Dr. Chandler Hoffman

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Jan 2024

Latest episode

26 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

46 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Aug 2026

   That Je Ne Sais Quoi || Hometown Friends Pierre Muzak & Katie Padilla

   Homies Katie Padilla and Pierre Muzak connect with host Chandler Hoffman to talk about a high school friendship that began in French at El Camino High School. This indescribable (Je Ne Sais Quoi) friendship deepened 20 years later through shared spiritual reflection. The conversation explores how class, culture, trauma, and place shape who we become and why some friendships survive because they feel safe, honest, and mutual. It also connects their personal growth to the work they do now...

2. 

   30 Jun 2026

   The Will to Love: Friends of William Rogers

   Resilience, Friendship, and Self-Discovery: The Life Journey of William Rogers In this episode, William Rogers shares his remarkable story of overcoming childhood challenges, navigating complex identities, and finding strength through community and friendships. His journey from adversity to leadership offers valuable insights into growth, acceptance, and the power of relationships. Key Topics William's childhood in a predominantly Black middle-class neighborhood in Los Angeles and early exp...

3. 

   12 May 2026

   Art As Debris: Brett Cook || Hometown Friends

   This conversation with artist Brett Cook explores how he uses interdisciplinary art, mindfulness, and community engagement to foster belonging, bridge cultures, and enact social change. Discover how his personal journey from graffiti art to social activism exemplifies the power of art as a verb — an active tool for transformation and connection. Main Topics The influence of Thich Nhat Hanh on mindfulness and belongingArt as a practice for community building and personal growthNav...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

1,803,728

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

18 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 65 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

68

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

71

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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