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We are 2 brothers in different parts of the U.S. who are passionate about health, nature, and sports. Once a week we get familiar about various topics and offer our perspective on them. Josh is Physical Education and Health teacher currently living in Portland working in the outdoors, and Austin is a Certified Personal Trainer and Yoga Instructor located in Michigan.

Familiar Strangers


    • May 1, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 70 EPISODES


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    Familiar Strangers Ep. 60

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 71:56


    Josh tells Austin about he and Becky's good friends James, Diana, and Travis's trip to Oregon including all of the Highs and Lows. We also chronicle Austin's golf addiction, the value of good friendship, overcoming your fears, and more.

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 59

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2023 55:39


    How Mac is a good example of nature vs. nurture, The importance of exercise programming, BEST protein powders, Hello Fresh, Discussing an article about our ancestors from the 1900's, Modern garbage, Coportacracy, and more..

    Becky's World: Vegas Vacation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 88:36


    For Josh's birthday, he and Becky took to the streets of a blistery Las Vegas, NV. On today's episode they recap their vacation, including the spooky encounters they experienced in a museum of haunted items. Tune in to hear their reviews of the birthday celebration.

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 57

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 66:34


    Having Children, Adults Influence on Kids, Theo Von's Take on Depression, Sauna, Vegas Trip, and More

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 56

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 69:07


    Cannabis vs. Dope, It's P Season, Human Consciousness, Dewy's Superbowl Pizza, and more...

    Becky's World: "Illuminati's Superbowl Half-Time Influence"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 51:22


    Becky provides credible details and a convincing argument about the Illuminati's influence upon the Superbowl half-time show. Each year, the Superbowl time show delivers an event that draws the curiosity and energy of many unsuspecting viewers. Tune in and let us know what you think!

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 55

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 70:29


    ChatGPT, the future of social media, selling health, and wasting less time on nonsense.

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 54

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 69:30


    We found out we suck at sticking to things, but what human doesn't? Back again with an episode of Familiar Strangers Josh and Austin get into conversation around goals for this year, how we went into hibernation mode, and if negative words/labels can cause negative consequences.

    Becky's World: "Navigating Grief"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 60:26


    Thanks for tuning in to Becky's World! On this episode, Becky and Josh chat about navigating grief and pay their respects to Josh's grandmother Nancy Fritch, who recently passed away. They also honor Becky's grandparents who have passed, including her grandfather, who unfortunately passed while they were living in Hong Kong. Grief is a process and each individual's process differs in time and intensity. The episode, although emotional at times, ends with many laughs and a lot of goofy commentary. Please share this episode if you found it helpful! Becky's Instagram: _beckhanson Josh's Instagram: jashoeuh_furitch Produced by: Familiar Strangers Beats by: Austin Fritch

    Becky's World: "Reality Television Dreams"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 57:33


    Who loves trashy reality television? Becky and Josh, that's who. In honor of "Survivor" returning for season 43 on CBS, Becky and Josh talk their favorite reality television show. Becky inspired Josh to apply for the show and on this episode attempts to help him create a winning application. Tune in to hear about their favorite moments in show history, including Becky swooning over the show's host, Jeff Probst. Thanks for listening! Becky's Instagram: _beckhanson Josh's Instagram: jashoeuh_furitch Produced by: Familiar Strangers Beats by: Austin Fritch

    Becky's World: "MGK Concert Recap- Avril's a Robot"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 46:34


    Greetings earthlings, Becky and Josh return to recap their bizarre experiences while attending the Machine Gun Kelly concert at the "Moda Center" in Portland, Oregon. The questions were asked and Becky has answers. Tune in to hear about; questionable illuminati activity, atomic particle splitting and numerous examples of the "Mandela effect". Grab scuba gear and make sure the oxygen tank is full, because we're going deep. Becky's Instagram: _beckhanson Josh's Instagram: jashoeuh_furitch LINKS: Define: Mandela Effect "The Mandela Effect refers to a situation in which a large mass of people believes that an event occurred when it did not. Looking at the origin of the Mandela effect, some famous examples, as well as some potential explanations for this strange confluence of perceptions can help to shed light on this unique phenomenon." Source, https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-mandela-effect-4589394 Mandela Effect Examples: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/g28438966/mandela-effect-examples/ Produced by: Familiar Strangers Beats by: Austin Fritch

    Becky's World: "Speed Theories"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 61:10


    Put on your tin-foil hat and get ready for some speed theories. In this episode, Becky presents quick hitters, Josh teaches us his favorite dance moves and Malcolm skips the small talk and romance with Emmy. Thanks for tuning in, enjoy the show! Becky's Instagram: _beckhanson Josh's Instagram: jashoeuh_furitch LINKS: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-55555299 Produced by: Familiar Strangers Beats by: Austin Fritch

    Becky's World: "Lady Gaga's Ultimate Sacrifice"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 43:51


    Does the name, Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, ring the bell of familiarity in your mind? How about their professional name, "Lady Gaga"? On this episode Becky and Josh explore the potentially enormous sacrifice she may have made in order to procure a lavish lifestyle of fame. Join us in our attempt to disentangle the peculiar clues hiding in Gaga's closet. Becky's Instagram: _beckhanson Josh's Instagram: jashoeuh_furitch LINKS: Lina Morgana Website: https://linamorgana.com Wonderland ft Lady Gaga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIRcCTYk0Q0 Video Lina's mom sent to TMZ: https://www.tmz.com/2010/09/11/lady-gaga-lina-morgana-video-dead-friend-copycat/ Produced by: Familiar Strangers Beats by: Austin Fritch

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    Becky's World: "Avril is Dead"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 34:02


    Welcome to Becky's World; Episode 1 finds Becky and Josh diving into a conspiracy theory surrounding Canadian born, pop-punk artist, Avril Lavigne. Becky proposes interesting evidence and multiple speculations about what has really happened to the iconic artist who's musical talents gave us hits such as, "Sk8er Boi, Complicated and Girlfriend". Join us in our attempt to discover the truth behind Becky's big theory. Becky's Instagram: _beckhanson Josh's Instagram: jashoeuh_furitch Produced by: Familiar Strangers Beats by: Austin Fritch

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 53

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 48:25


    We are back from a long hiatus. Hear Josh pull the best prank ever on Danielle and us get into some conversation about the division we are facing in America and a bunch of other topics.

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 52

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 56:51


    Welcome back strangers! On episode 52 we start off by discussing student loans, after that we get into a discussion about Mother's Day and shoutout our amazing Mom. We then get into a controversial subject matter; abortion. We talk about both sides of the spectrum and where we stand on the issue. We thank those that continue to tune into Familiar Strangers and are proud to celebrate 1 year of podcasting.

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 51

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 56:52


    Welcome back Strangers! On episode 51 we get into some great conversation about Josh's new home city, and new career in Portland. He tells Austin about the food scene, and Austin chats about what his new in his life.

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 50

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 55:49


    Welcome back stoners, I mean strangers. This is the 50th episode and we talk about Cannabis and the creation of 4/20, then we get into the topic of Metabolism and Becky joins us for a discussion around what impacts and improves it. Follow us for more content @2familiarstrangers on Insta

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 49

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2022 43:55


    In episode 49 Josh gives Austin the breakdown about he and Becky's trip from Baltimore to Portland. He talks about his favorite stops, the scenery, and much more.

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 49.5 ft. Becky Hanson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 57:32


    What's good Familiar Strangers? Becky and Josh reflect on their cross country move from Baltimore, Maryland to Portland, Oregon. They discuss the stressful moments leading up to the move and what kept their monkey brains entertained on the road. Becky's Links: IG & TikTok: hansonbeckj Blog: STRA - Small Town Runaway- https://www.strunaway.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGNJwxWynzn8AVaOvebj3DQ

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 48

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 42:42


    Welcome back strangers! This episode Austin recaps his trip to Tennessee, Josh shares his thoughts on his upcoming move to Portland Oregon, and we discuss a bunch of other topics. Thanks for tuning in!

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 47

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 34:37


    Welcome back! On this episode we celebrate Austin's Birthday by talking about how much has changed in the last 5 years, the best gifts he's gotten, and much more. Follow us on Instagram @2familiarstrangers for more content.

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 46

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 62:45


    Welcome back to Familiar Strangers! On this episode Josh's good friend Shannon joins us for a great conversation around school, her childhood, and life in general. Thanks for joining us Shannon and we hope you enjoy!

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 45

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 59:38


    It's Josh's Birthday! On this episode we talk about what it feels like to be 30, Josh's favorite life moments, and how to stay disciplined with good habits. For more content follow us on Instagram @2familiarstrangers

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 44

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 62:32


    On this episode we get into a discussion about Pisces season and what that means, meditation, Euphoria, NBA All Star weekend, Josh's journal entries, and more! Follow us on Instagram @2familiarstrangers for more.

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 43

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 69:55


    Welcome back to Familiar Strangers! On episode 43 a long time friend joins the show.. he is an outstanding dad, husband, and just overall person and his name is Kyle Knoerr. We sit and chat with Kyle about all sorts of topics from junior high shenanigans, to the NBA, life with kids, depression, exercise, and end with a fun game of questions. Follow us on Instagram @2familiarstrangers for more content.

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 42

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 55:57


    Josh and Austin get goofy on episode 42. The topics discussed include Joe Rogan and his current situation, the Lunar New Year, Super Bowl 56, snow day activities, and much more. The one and only Dez Carter gives us a call in the middle of the episode so we also get to chat with him for a few minutes. If you have any questions or want to reach out message us on Instagram @2familiarstrangers

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 41

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 61:44


    This episode of Familiar Strangers Josh and Austin discuss Austin's visit to Baltimore, Mac Miller's Birthday, the anniversary of Kobe Bryant's tragic passing, Google doing shady shit, and much more. We also get into some fun Q&A toward the end of episode 41. Follow us on Insta @2familiarstrangers

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 40

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 62:41


    Josh and Austin are back, in this episode they sit down with Becky Hanson. Among the topics discussed are healthier condiment choices, the Ghislaine Maxwell trial, becky's new job, and a bunch of other subjects. Follow us on Instagram @2familiarstrangers  

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 39

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 63:42


    Josh and Austin get fired up in the beginning of episode 39, talking about censorship, the division, and harm that has come from the pandemic. They finish on a lighter note discussing the holidays and loved ones. Find us on Instagram @2familiarstrangers

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 38

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 50:30


    Josh and Austin kick off 2022 talking about the holidays, and subsequently getting on track after them. They discuss the importance of water, protein, and movement in this episode, and chat about what they look forward to in the new year.

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 37

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 47:09


    We're back! We apologize for the break, but are excited to be back on the mic's. In this episode we chatted about how the last month has been a whirlwind, what we are looking forward to, and plenty more.

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 36

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 47:27


    Josh and Austin talk about a myriad of topics in this episode. There's discussion about cannabis and artists using drugs, Josh's trip to Pittsburgh to see MGK for the 2nd time this Fall, and we hear a 'Gym Bro' story from Austin. Follow us on Instagram @2familiarstrangers to keep updated on our latest episodes.

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 35

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 60:04


    Josh and Austin are back! This episode they talk about nutrition and how important it is for physical and mental health. Also documented are their struggles lately, but also just what life is about and how it changes so often.

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 34

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 76:14


    For episode 34 a long time friend and co-host of 'The Pack Out' podcast, Cody Hoff joins us to talk about multiple topics including his recent elk hunting experience, life with children, his favorite sneakers, and much more. You can find his podcast on virtually any streaming service and hear him discuss a topic that he is very passionate about. It was a pleasure for us to sit down and chat with Dr. Hoff and to pick his brain about some important issues in today's world. Follow him on Instagram @thepackoutpodcast and us @2familiarstrangers

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 33

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 61:37


    Josh and Austin sit down to talk about the weekend spent in Baltimore, Sober October, and plenty of other topics in this episode. Follow us on Instagram @2familiarstrangers for more.

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 32

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 71:00


    Josh and Austin sit down to hash out the details and goals we have for 'Sober October'. This is a challenge we have been talking about for months and the time has finally come. Other than that Josh shares some stories that he has recently encountered while teaching and we talk about the upcoming weekend in Baltimore. Follow us on Instagram @2familiarstrangers

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 31

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 56:09


    Becky Hanson joins Josh and Austin to discuss a plethora of topics from Vax's, to the Hong Kong protests, and censorship on social media. Along the way we ask her rapid fire questions, and do plenty of bullshitting.

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 64:19


    On the 30th episode Josh and Austin have a great heart to heart about family, friends, faith, and countless other topics including our failing government, spirits/ghosts, and anything else that came up over the weekend. Follow us on Instagram @2familiarstrangers for more and we are always here to talk if anyone needs to!

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 29

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 62:34


    On this episode of Familiar Strangers Josh and Austin take some time to catch up with one another. Among the things discussed are the new school year, Josh and Becky's trip to New York, fast food and American problems, and some rapid fire questions to end the show. Enjoy the long Labor Day weekend!! Follow us on Instagram @2familiarstrangers for more content.

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 28 Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 78:52


    In part 2 of episode 28 Deandre, Austin, and Josh get into conversation about emotions and using them positively or negatively, also about building a good culture and so much more. The episode ended abruptly so Josh and Austin reflect back on recording with D and what it meant to them. Follow us on Instagram @2familiarstrangers

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 28 Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 73:13


    Josh and Austin were in the midst of recording episode 28 when none other than the great Deandre Cook showed up to join us. This impromptu episode was one of our longest ones to date and it covers a wide variety of topics from race and Covid to health, sleep, and nutrition. Plenty more to come in Part 2, so stay tuned!

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 46:54


    Josh and Austin have a lengthy discussion about Yeonmi Park a refugee from North Korea who was recently on JRE, and talk about her message and how important her story is in these times. Aside from that they discuss mandating vaccines, life and its struggles, and much more. Follow @2familiarstrangers on instagram for more content!

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 56:40


    Josh and Austin are back! In this episode we go through a multitude of topics ranging from what a Metcon is, the comedy show & concert Josh recently attended, and discussing our Mom and Dad. We also chat about the NBA Draft and so much more. Follow us on Instagram @2familiarstrangers for more content, or to ask any questions.

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 25 (Pt.2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 38:05


    On the 2nd part of Episode 25, Josh and Austin give Curt some rapid fire questions, ask his thoughts on the podcasts, and which parent he is most like. Curtis also asks our thoughts on Crossfit, guests on the show, and much more. This side of episode 25 gets more laid back and goofy, thanks again to Curt for joining us on Familiar Strangers, we wouldn't be the people we are today without his influence, and it was great to pick his brain. Love you brotha!

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 25 (Pt.1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 50:53


    Episode 25 is a very special one, our guest is the brother that completes the trio, makes our lives whole, and brings us balance. His name is Curtis Fritch and we have been excited to have him on since the day we started the podcast. This is one part of a two part episode that features a range of topics. We talk about sibling fights growing up, moments that changed our lives, and our biggest goals plus much more. Follow us on Instagram @2familiarstrangers and Curt @curtisfritch ,stay tuned for Part 2!

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2021 44:20


    On the latest episode of Familiar Strangers, Josh and Austin have a discussion about Progressive Overload and Programming, and the impact it can have on your fitness journey. They also chat about Austin's Paleo Diet, and ask each other some questions in the latter half. Join our journey and follow us on Instagram @2familiarstrangers

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 73:44


    It's our 'Jordan' moment and on this episode we have our first International guest ever, James Harrison one of Hong Kong's best Chefs and a good friend of Josh's. We ask James some questions regarding his home region of Australia, food, shoes, and so much more. Give James a follow on Instagram @jimmyjazz23 and follow our progress @2familiarstrangers.

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 58:15


    This is a really casual episode with Josh, Becky, and Austin talking about a range of topics, we answer some questions from our cousin Sarah and just have some fun on this one. Follow us on Instagram @2familiarstrangers

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 30:46


    Josh and Austin sit down to discuss consistency, progress, and the social aspect of exercise and fitness. Follow us on Instagram @2familiarstrangers to see more tips, and to ask any questions!

    Familiar Strangers Ep. 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 47:22


    Josh and Austin are back in person for this episode, we shoutout our Dad for his Birthday, and ask each other some goofy questions. We talk about post workout snacks/meals, fighting an animal, living thousands of years ago, and our favorite trip. Don't miss an episode, subscribe to our podcast and follow along on Instagram @2familiarstrangers

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