When was the last time you chatted with a stranger? Humorist Matt Haze shares the conversations he has with the unique strangers he meets around the world in 5ish minute episodes. Matt’s delightful mix of fun, comedy, and heartfelt life stories is a quick, uplifting escape that reminds us what makes us all human.
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Stranger #62: She Thanks Gen Z For Helping Her Find Parts of Herself Again
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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7 Apr 2025
Stranger #61: The Co-Founder of Carom Shares How To Share Your Interests With New People
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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18 Mar 2025
Stranger #60: From Grief to Giving - The Story Behind the Doolin Motorcycle Fest
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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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.5 / 5
11 ratings
Spotify
4.3 / 5
15 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 50 / 100
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Quality
52
Social presence
94
YouTube
0
Engagement
75
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