Episodes 66
Avg. Duration 7m
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Since Jun 2022
Latest Episode Jul 2025

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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

Jul 29, 2025 9m

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…

Stranger #61: The Co-Founder of Carom Shares How To Share Your Interests With New People

Apr 07, 2025 9m

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…

Stranger #60: From Grief to Giving - The Story Behind the Doolin Motorcycle Fest

Mar 18, 2025 9m

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…

Strangers #58 and 59: They Travel Thousands of Miles to Hold a Holiday Party with Strangers

Feb 10, 2025 7m

They fly into Puerto Rico every Christmas to hold a holiday party with strangers. Why? Follow Matt on Instagram at http://instagram.com/matthazeFollow the podcast on Instagram at…

I'm 42 and Ready to Make New Friends... and I Know I'm Not the Only One

Feb 03, 2025 6m

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 2.0Follow…

Stranger #57: A Makeup Artist Shares How She Gets Her Clients to Open Up and Connect

Oct 14, 2024 9m

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.Follow the podcast on Instagram at…

Stranger #56: He's Turned His Sense of Curiosity Into His Superpower

Oct 07, 2024 8m

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.Follow the…

Stranger #55: She Shares How She Took a Chance to Chat with a Stranger…

Oct 01, 2024 3m

We're back with a new season! To kick things off, you'll meet stranger #55 who recently shared her interaction with a stranger.Follow the podcast on instagram at…

Stranger #54: They Share What Wedding Planning Has Taught Them about Themselves and Each Other

Jul 22, 2024 8m

A couple in suburban Chicago talk about their wedding planning and what they've learned about themselves and each other.Follow Meet a Stranger on Instagram at…

Stranger #53: He Shares What He’s Learned About Himself After Moving to a New City

Jul 08, 2024 8m

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! Follow the podcast on Instagram at…

Stranger #52: She Shares Why She’s Running for Public Office

Jun 19, 2024 8m

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. Follow the podcast on…

Stranger #51: She is Falling in Love with Her Puerto Rican Roots Again

Apr 17, 2024 8m

She's been falling in love with her Puerto Rican roots all over again as she watches her family discover theirs.Follow Meet a Stranger on Instagram at http://instagram.com/gomeetastrangerFollow Matt…

Stranger #50: Catching Up with Stranger #1, Who Went from a Stranger to My Girlfriend

Feb 28, 2024 8m

Today we have a catch up chat with stranger #50, who is no longer a stranger, but my girlfriend, Kat.Follow the podcast on Instagram at http://instagram.com/gomeetastrangerFollow Matt on Instagram at…

Stranger #49: He Shares His Insight of America After Moving Here from France

Feb 27, 2024 6m

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.Follow the podcast on…

Stranger #48: She’s Sharing Her Thoughts One Cartoon at a Time

Feb 19, 2024 8m

She built a business sharing her insights on life through her cartoons. Follow Meet a Stranger on Instagram at http://instagram.com/gomeetastrangerFollow Matt on Instagram at…

Stranger #47: He’s Worked to Show Us Some of the Biggest News Stories and People of a Generation

Feb 13, 2024 10m

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…

Stranger #46: Missing the Bus Turned into a Chat about Music

Feb 05, 2024 6m

If the busses were running as scheduled, I might have not had a great chat with a stranger about music. Take a listen!Follow the podcast on Instagram at http://instagram.com/gomeetastrangerFollow…

Stranger #45: They Share How a Hot Air Balloon Ride Can Make You See Life Differently

Jan 09, 2024 9m

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…

Stranger #44: He Travels the World in One Night to Give Presents to Everyone

Dec 22, 2023 9m

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…

Stranger #43: He Did One Thing Everyday to Help with His Cancer Battle

Nov 29, 2023 8m

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.Follow…

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