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BHostel

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Denver, United States
Bhostel
11th Avenue Hostel
Leukemia
Travel and Nature
Northwest Portland Hostel
Hostels
NW Portland Hostel
Food
Hostel Life
Drifter Jack's Hostel
Children's Hospital
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Omaha
Denver
Culture
Belonging
Identity
Racism
Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador

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

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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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Recent Guests

Andrea Rivera
Guest interviewed at Firehouse Hostel
Episode: Animated Archive: Season 1 | Episode 2: Make the Comfortable Uncomfortable | Andrea & Abby at Firehouse Hostel, Austin
Abby Botta
Guest interviewed at Firehouse Hostel
Episode: Animated Archive: Season 1 | Episode 2: Make the Comfortable Uncomfortable | Andrea & Abby at Firehouse Hostel, Austin
Evan Leal
Guest on the episode; motorcycle traveler
Independent traveler
Episode: FROM THE VAULT: Quit Your Job and Ride—Two Best Friends Travel the US on Motorcycles | Firehouse Hostel, Austin, Texas
John Emberson
Guest on the episode; motorcycle traveler
Independent traveler
Episode: FROM THE VAULT: Quit Your Job and Ride—Two Best Friends Travel the US on Motorcycles | Firehouse Hostel, Austin, Texas
Berlin Amory
First generation Latina traveler, solopreneur-in-progress
Self-described traveler; 11th Avenue Hostel participant
Episode: First Hostel. First Solo Trip. Berlin’s Story Starts Here.
Tullie Bailey
Former nightclub manager and founder of Colfax & Cream cafe
Colfax & Cream
Episode: He Left Nightclubs for Ice Cream and Found a New Frequency
Sarah Burris
Interview guest sharing her life story
Episode: She Ran to Be Free. Not Found.
Christy Balduf
Guest sharing her journey through grief after the loss of her eight-year-old daughter
Tyler, Texas (resident)
Episode: From Loss to Life on the Road: Christy Balduf's Journey Through Grief, Healing, and Hostel Living

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Bryant Perkins
Host of the show; journalist and former hostel employee; central figure behind the storytelling format.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Stories that are authentic, uplifting, and full of heart

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cori_Di
    United States9 months ago
  • Moving Stories

    These stories are so powerful and pull at your heart

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LAWBAE1
    United States5 years ago
  • Excellent emotional and gripping storytelling

    Podchaser
    4
    Bryant Perkins
    5 years ago
  • Listen Now!!!!

    Perfect Saturday road trip listening vibes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shelly1851
    United States5 years ago
  • Bravo Bryant

    Hostels are perfect for getting to know the real stories behind each residing individual. I love how honest and vulnerable the guests are!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ashleymcolosi
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners praise authentic, heartfelt storytelling that feels intimate and transformative.
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From Loss to Life on the Road: Christy Balduf's Journey Through Grief, Healing, and Hostel Living
Q: What ultimately helped you move forward after her passing?
Travel, art, and reconnecting with nature, plus honoring her memory through personal rituals like carrying a dragon toy and continuing the activities they loved together.
From Loss to Life on the Road: Christy Balduf's Journey Through Grief, Healing, and Hostel Living
Q: What happened after you learned of the diagnosis?
She was hospitalized for about a month, and the family navigated treatments and the emotional weight, with the realization of the cancer's grip and the difficult medical decisions that followed.
From Loss to Life on the Road: Christy Balduf's Journey Through Grief, Healing, and Hostel Living
Q: How old was your daughter when she fell ill?
She was eight years old when she first became sick and diagnosed with leukemia during an emergency room visit.
First Hostel. First Solo Trip. Berlin’s Story Starts Here.
Q: Before we part ways, what message would you give to your 12-year-old self?
The darkness will fade, and there is so much love around you; stay hopeful and trust that things will get better.
First Hostel. First Solo Trip. Berlin’s Story Starts Here.
Q: What was your original path before this journey and what happened to it?
I originally planned to become a psychiatrist, but I followed a different path that allows me to help people in a broader, holistic way.

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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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BHostel launched 5 years ago and published 17 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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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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