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Stories from a Stranger

Higher Ground
Love
Stories From a Stranger
Immigration
Family
Loss
Grief
Airbnb
Adoption
Hunter Prosper
Pittsburgh, United States
New York City
Dementia
Mental Health
Empathy
Foster Care
Autism
Chronic Illness
Trauma
Soulmate
Chicago, United States

“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 talks to three strangers about their mental health journey.

Justice describes the most beautiful thing she's been told: "that everything is temporary". She explains this perspective has helped her throughout lifelong struggles with mental hea... more

This week Hunter talks to three strangers about meeting their perfect partners.

Frank met his wife on Tinder following a painful emotionally abusive breakup that had caused him to give up on dating entirely. He initially suspected her profile was a ... more

This week Hunter speaks with three strangers who are struggling with chronic illness.

Lulu is a young woman who battled Lyme disease beginning at age 11. Her background includes years of misdiagnosis, during which doctors attributed her symptoms to ... more

Hunter speaks to three strangers with one thing in common: they’re adopted.

Alyssa is a Black woman who grew up in a predominantly white community as an adopted child of an Italian-American family, making her adoption visually apparent from an early... more

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Recent Guests

Lulu Hamilton
Chronically ill, Lyme disease survivor, advocate
Self/Guest
Episode: S E22: Invisible Battles: Living with Chronic Illness
Charley Grannis
Guest sharing adoption story and bond with adoptive family
Episode: S E21: Chosen: Stories of Adoption, Identity, and the Search for Belonging
Sean McHugh
Guest reflecting on search for origins and family ties
Episode: S E21: Chosen: Stories of Adoption, Identity, and the Search for Belonging
Jeremy Crittenden
Guest describing heartbreak and rebuilding life after a second marriage
Episode: S E20: Fill the Space: How Heartbreak Becomes a New Beginning
Anna Laura
Guest discussing a significant queer relationship and its evolution
Episode: S E20: Fill the Space: How Heartbreak Becomes a New Beginning
Chelsea Jordan
Guest recounting a breakup with a partner who wasn't meeting emotional needs
Episode: S E20: Fill the Space: How Heartbreak Becomes a New Beginning
Antony De la Cruz Familes
Storyteller sharing experiences about his family and loss
Episode: S E19: Some Wounds Never Heal: Conversations on Love and Letting Go
Gil Roth
Interviewee sharing his personal relationship with his father
Episode: S E17: Fathers: The Wounds, The Love, The Legacy
Bethany McCarthy
Guest, wife of Kyle, sharing their love story
Episode: S E15: Falling in Love is Beyond My Control

Host

Hunter Prosper
Host of Stories from a Stranger

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 241 ratings
  • Connected

    I do believe we are all connected. I love seeing the interactions with strangers and people’s openness to another human being. Such a light in an all too often dark world.

    Thank you for doing this & sharing it with the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KD vertical
    United States2 months ago
  • Inspiration

    Thank you . Such a refreshing change .. I love the topics, honesty, rawness of eachvand every guest.You handle with so much beauty and grace!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Libra76$!
    United States2 months ago
  • Incredible

    I can’t believe I’m only just now stumbling upon this podcast. This is my new dream job! Everything is so beautifully and thoughtfully done here - the stories, the questions, the pure intentions for connection from Hunter… imagine what our world might look like if this was some form of required listening. 🫶

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Malefic_rising
    United States3 months ago
  • What a great idea!

    The host is warm and able to create a safe space for his guests. I’m cheering each of these guests on - I feel like I’ve met new friends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lauralee’s
    United States3 months ago
  • Thinking

    I listen while i walk and makes me think how blessed i am to have a beautiful life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SandyLBCB
    United States4 months ago

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Many say it reminds them of human connection and empathy in a divisive world.
Listeners praise the host's warmth and safe interview space.
Audiences highlight honesty, rawness, and authenticity in guests' stories.
Some listeners wish for more spontaneity in conversations.

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S E20: Fill the Space: How Heartbreak Becomes a New Beginning
Q: What does it feel like to lose someone who didn't do anything wrong?
It's painful and confusing, but it can be a doorway to understanding one's own needs and moving toward relationships that better align with who you are becoming.
S E20: Fill the Space: How Heartbreak Becomes a New Beginning
Q: Is being in love worth the risk?
Absolutely; love is a path to deeper life experiences, even when risk is involved, because growth often requires taking that risk.
S E20: Fill the Space: How Heartbreak Becomes a New Beginning
Q: What have you learned from heartbreak?
Heartbreak is essential for growth; it reveals what matters, sharpens gratitude, and expands the space in which one can learn to love again.
S E20: Fill the Space: How Heartbreak Becomes a New Beginning
Q: What's your name?
Jeremy Crittenden. Hunter asks and I introduce myself as Jeremy.
S E19: Some Wounds Never Heal: Conversations on Love and Letting Go
Q: What's a dream you've let go of?
Katie explains letting go of distant, long-term dreams as she faced dementia in her mother, choosing to focus on present moments and adaptable goals rather than fixed, far-off plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stories from a Stranger

What is Stories from a Stranger about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A human-centered series that spotlights intimate, real-life stories from people across the country, centered on love, loss, resilience, illness, and family. Episodes weave personal recollections with themes like immigration, trauma, motherhood, addiction, and grieving, often including anonymous confessions to deepen connection. The host creates a warm, safe space that encourages candid reflection, turning everyday experiences into powerful narratives about belonging, memory, and healing. Notably, the show consistently emphasizes empathy, intergenerational memory, and the transformative power of storytelling, making it a compelling pick for listeners who crave authentic, emotionally honest conversations and for brands seeking sponsorships th... more

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Recent guests on Stories from a Stranger include:

1. Lulu Hamilton
2. Charley Grannis
3. Sean McHugh
4. Jeremy Crittenden
5. Anna Laura
6. Chelsea Jordan
7. Antony De la Cruz Familes
8. Gil Roth

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