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Stories from a Stranger

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Stories From a Stranger
Love
Hunter Prosper
Empathy
Foster Care
Grief
Trauma
Sally Froehlich
Christie
Siblings
Grandparents
New York, United States
New York City
Parenting
Akeem
London, United Kingdom
Stroke
Loss
Jack
Park

“Every stranger has a story.” This is what Hunter Prosper realized when he began posting man-on-the-street interviews with real-life strangers to his social media accounts.

Hunter’s genuine connection with strangers and emotional interview moments quickly captured viewers' hearts across multiple platforms and a New York Times Best Selling book. Now, Hunter is expanding his social media series int... more

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Latest Episodes

Hunter meets with three individuals who had less than ideal relationships with the people who raised them and discusses how those relationships have shaped their adult lives.

Meet this episode's strangers:

- Latoya shares the story of a distant fat... more

Hunter meets three people whose lives were upended by devastating illnesses. They share their stories of survival and how they refused to let sickness get in the way of living their lives.

Meet this episode's strangers:

- Sandra survived a catastro... more

Hunter speaks with two strangers about their painful upbringings.

Meet this episode's strangers:

- Lisa Marie shares what it was like to hear the words, “We are going to have to put you into foster care,” at sixteen, and to be separated from her mu... more

Hunter Prosper meets two strangers who found inspiration in their hardest moments, and learns how one woman's cancer journey led her to find the love of her life.

Meet this episode's strangers:

- Marco shares the story of the man he knew instantly... more

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Recent Guests

Gil Roth
Interviewer and writer reflecting on friendship loss and life's meaning
Episode: S E5: Our Spirits Are Stronger Than Our Bodies
Lisa Marie
Guest who shares experiences growing up in foster care and as a young mother
Episode: S E4: Difficult Upbringings
Heather Davai
Dancer and cancer survivor sharing her story of love and transformation
Independent artist / NHS worker in London
Episode: S E3: Using Pain as Inspiration
Ismael Dabba
Partner who describes meeting Heather and how their relationship evolved
Private individual / couple featured in the story
Episode: S E3: Using Pain as Inspiration
Sally Froehlich
Artist and storyteller who discusses her late husband Joe Froelich and family life
Individual interviewee
Episode: S E1: Love Throughout Your Life
Tish Draws
Comic artist who describes meeting her husband Akeem through online art engagement
Independent creator
Episode: S E1: Love Throughout Your Life

Host

Hunter Prosper
Host of the show, conducting intimate interviews with strangers and curating anonymized confessions to frame human stories.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Great Podcast!

    After listening to the podcast I can wait to hear the next one.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TurnSalt
    United Statesa month ago
  • Good things….

    I loved it. Thank you. It’s like This American Life with John Cassavetes managing the ambience… it’s new. Keep seeking Higher Ground. Best wishes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cricket McQueen
    United Statesa month ago
  • Misses the mark

    I applaud the concept and appreciate the premise, but it misses the mark for me. It lacks spontaneity and at times feels forced. The host tries too hard to ask profound questions that end up just falling flat.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    RosieisLife
    United Statesa month ago
  • Finally, uplifting & relatable stories.

    I love your podcast!! These stories are beautiful 💕Especially the elderly, please do more of these.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Acelia & Panch
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent

    Beautiful stories of life!! Episode 1 is wonderful and Sally is a pip; I’m pretty sure I need her to be my Grandmother!! Can’t wait for more episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MnSC
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners highlight the show's humanity and intimate storytelling as a standout.
Some feel the pacing or depth varies by episode, wishing for more spontaneity in conversations.
Many appreciate uplifting yet relatable stories, especially featuring older guests and caregiving perspectives.
Fans enjoy a warm, empathetic tone that stands out in a crowded narrative space.
Audience members often mention feeling moved by resilience and authentic confessions.

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Talking Points

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S E5: Our Spirits Are Stronger Than Our Bodies
Q: What's your name?
Sherry, and it's a pleasure to meet you. I've learned to keep moving forward and to tell my story.
S E5: Our Spirits Are Stronger Than Our Bodies
Q: Is there someone you still think about?
Yes, I think about the friends I've lost, especially a close friend named Tom, and I've sought connection with his circle to process the loss rather than carry it alone.
S E4: Difficult Upbringings
Q: How did you find the strength to keep going after foster care and early motherhood?
Through enduring rituals of resilience like writing, building a chosen family in the shelter, and learning to see my past as a part of my identity rather than a defining limitation. My daughter's questions and the small moments of support helped me redefine strength as growth, empathy, and the ability to care for others.
S E4: Difficult Upbringings
Q: What's the most painful thing you've been told?
Being told I had to go into foster care and being separated from my brother, which altered our lives and created enduring memory gaps. I describe how that moment set off a long process of grief, adaptation, and learning to trust again.
S E3: Using Pain as Inspiration
Q: Who is your greatest love, and why did you fall in love with them?
Heather describes an immediate, undeniable pull to a man she met when she was 25, recognizing him as the love of her life from their first moment together, a connection that endured despite years of distance and a later separation. The answer highlights a deep, almost fated bond and the way this love shaped her subsequent choices and sense of self.

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Stories from a Stranger centers on deeply personal, human-centered conversations drawn from real people and anonymous confessions. Episodes weave intimate interviews about life-altering illness, grief, resilience, love, parenting hardships, and intergenerational memory, often pairing a diverse roster of guests with anonymous voices to illuminate shared humanity. A notable strength is its emphasis on vulnerability and storytelling as a catalyst for empathy, with episodes spanning health journeys, creative reinventions after trauma, and interwoven confessional segments. This mix makes it helpful for listeners seeking authentic narratives and for potential guests who want to share meaningful, relatable experiences with a broad audience.

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Recent guests on Stories from a Stranger include:

1. Gil Roth
2. Lisa Marie
3. Heather Davai
4. Ismael Dabba
5. Sally Froehlich
6. Tish Draws

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