
BHostel is the storytelling podcast that captures unforgettable hostel moments from real travelers around the world. Hosted by journalist and former hostel employee, Bryant Perkins, each episode features raw, immersive stories of connection, chaos, and personal growth—told by the people who lived them. From chance encounters and culture shock to heartbreak, friendship, and self-discovery, these ar... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 17 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureRelationshipsPlaces & Travel | |||

Two college students. One firehouse turned hostel—a conversation about identity, immigrant families, and rewriting the story you were handed.
Some interviews you steer. This one you just hold on to.
We pulled up, back in 2021, to Firehouse Hostel i... more
Chelsea runs bookings, marketing, and community at NW Portland Hostel, a 200-guest space in Portland, Oregon.
We get into the unwritten code of hostel life, the public café and free event space, cultural exchange, sustainability, and how the place a... more
Season 4 of the BHostel podcast opens inside Northwest Portland Hostel, where backpackers, neighbors, and strangers become something closer to family. Through late-night conversations, quiet moments of vulnerability, and a deep love for hospitality, ... more
FROM THE VAULT: We are reaching back into the BHostel archive to bring you one of the conversations that shaped the direction of this entire show.
Two best friends quit their careers, sold everything they owned, and rode Honda Africa Twin motorcycl... more
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Authentic and inspiring! BHostel blends real storytelling, self-reflection and growth, and honest conversations that leave you feeling connected to each guest. Always looking forward to the next episode!
These stories are so powerful and pull at your heart
Excellent emotional and gripping storytelling
Perfect Saturday road trip listening vibes!
Hostels are perfect for getting to know the real stories behind each residing individual. I love how honest and vulnerable the guests are!
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Apple Podcasts | #90 |
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A storytelling-led show centered on hostel life, travel, and human connection, featuring intimate conversations with travelers, hostel staff, and local community voices. Episodes explore growth, identity, resilience, and belonging, often through personal journeys, candid anecdotes, and cultural exchange in communal living spaces. The format shines when guests share vulnerable moments, from coming out and navigating family expectations to navigating grief, entrepreneurship, and cross-cultural friendships, all framed by the hostel as a social ecosystem that fuels memorable stories.
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Recent guests on BHostel include:
1. Andrea Rivera
2. Abby Botta
3. Evan Leal
4. John Emberson
5. Berlin Amory
6. Tullie Bailey
7. Sarah Burris
8. Christy Balduf
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