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Complete strangers. No script. Listen as I, Christian Carrion, engage in spontaneous conversation with people from all over the world. Visit strangerthanchristian.com

Christian Carrion


    • Oct 14, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 7m AVG DURATION
    • 86 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Stranger Than Christian

    Randy West

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 57:02


    Final episode. I talk with the longtime announcer of The Price is Right and Supermarket Sweep.

    Nisa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 119:49


    I talk with a freelance researcher and chocolate enthusiast from Finland.Follow me on Twitter @strangerthanC

    Larissa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 63:13


    Jordon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022 62:25


    I talk with a college student and aspiring filmmaker from Fullerton, California.

    Paula

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2022 71:52


    I talk with a freelance writer and researcher from Belfast, Northern Ireland.

    Greg

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 63:35


    I talk with a pest control specialist, hip hop promoter, and former DJ from Buffalo, New York.Follow me on Twitter @strangerthanC

    Christian Carrion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2022 63:25


    I talk with a consultant living in Los Angeles, CA...who found me by Googling himself.*****************New episodes every Saturday @ strangerthanchristian.com and all major streaming services. Follow me on Twitter @strangerthanC*****************Made using the STEM PLAYER by YEEZY TECH

    Gary

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 74:20


    I talk with a chicken feed manufacturing associate from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. We discuss food prices, racism, murder, blushing, hospitality, Los Angeles, and more.*****************New episodes every Saturday @ strangerthanchristian.com and all major streaming services. Follow me on Twitter @strangerthanC*****************Made using the STEM PLAYER by YEEZY TECH

    Jenna

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 84:45


    I talk with an astrologer and witch from Lititz, Pennsylvania. We discuss neurodivergence, mental health, clowns, trust, family, bi wife energy, Marc Sumnmers, toxic masculinity, TikTok, her past lives, autism, trauma, and much more.Support me at patreon.com/strangerthanchristian** Music by Medline from the album Solstice released on My Bags Records, France https://mybags.bandcamp.com/album/solstice **

    Ravi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2021 73:49


    I talk with a philosopher who was born in India, but is currently living in Estonia. We discuss his childhood, time, family, school, religion, George Carlin, existentialism, and much more.Support me at patreon.com/strangerthanchristian** Music by Medline from the album Solstice released on My Bags Records, France https://mybags.bandcamp.com/album/solstice **

    Bill

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2021 65:52


    I announce my next project. Then I talk with a fellow aspiring broadcaster from Connecticut. We talk about youth, tenacity, college, engineering, radio, podcasting, math, profanity, expertise, Gamestop, SNL, confidence, snowboarding, and much more.Support me at patreon.com/strangerthanchristian** Music by Medline from the album Solstice released on My Bags Records, France https://mybags.bandcamp.com/album/solstice **

    Dr. Juko

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 128:12


    I talk with a mental health professional and practicing Buddhist from California. We discuss Judge Judy, Bob Barker, minimalism, self-care, spirituality, game shows, dreams, loss, fire, tiny homes, resilience, and much more.Support me at patreon.com/strangerthanchristian** Music by Medline from the album Solstice released on My Bags Records, France https://mybags.bandcamp.com/album/solstice **

    David

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 81:06


    I talk with a teacher and former dog catcher living in South Korea. We discuss our love of animals, life in Korea, pizza crimes, the spirit of adventure, how he lost 100 pounds, his first day on the job, his typical day as an English teacher, the concept of fluency, Choco Pies, his role as the resident American, and much more.Support me at patreon.com/strangerthanchristian** Music by Medline from the album Solstice released on My Bags Records, France https://mybags.bandcamp.com/album/solstice **

    Polo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 74:06


    I talk with an unemployed streamer from New Jersey. We discuss microphones, Jersey Shore, his suicide attempts, acid, mushrooms, survival, antidepressants, The Real World, Twitch, vaping, personal growth, and much more.Support me at patreon.com/strangerthanchristian ** Music by Medline from the album Solstice released on My Bags Records, France https://mybags.bandcamp.com/album/solstice **

    Nathan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 73:23


    I talk with a forklift operator and filmmaker from Georgia. We discuss creativity; passion; Saturday morning cartoons; his artistic inspiration; Class of 3000; hip hop; our life's purpose; his podcast; Spongebob Squarepants; Tyler, the Creator; Big Pun; The Simpsons; Yeezy Foam Runners; and lots more.Support me at patreon.com/strangerthanchristian ** Music by Medline from the album Solstice released on My Bags Records, France https://mybags.bandcamp.com/album/solstice **

    Christina

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2021 81:34


    I talk with a web designer from Seattle, Washington. We discuss our mental health, our emotional health, our fears, podcasting, quitting jobs, self-care, rent, and much more. Support me at patreon.com/strangerthanchristian ** Music by Medline from the album Solstice released on My Bags Records, France https://mybags.bandcamp.com/album/solstice **

    Veho: The People

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 94:30


    I present three episodes of the short-lived spinoff of Stranger Than Christian, which I produced while I was working from home in early 2021.Theme song: Fernanda and The Ephemeral - Only Me [instrumental remix]Written by Fernanda Franco and Alex Patriereleased April 2, 2021Fernanda Franco - Lead Vocals and Background VocalsAlex Patrie - Keyboards and SynthsZack Rosenberg - GuitarsZack Ross - BassNick Morcaldi - DrumsRecorded at Roxbury StationMarc Wager Weisgal - Engineer, Mixing, and MasteringBandCamp Link: https://fernandaandtheephemeral.bandcamp.com

    Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2021 85:51


    I talk with a college professor and sex researcher from Fort Worth, Texas. We discuss sex, death and McNuggets. Then he gives me a tarot reading. Support me at patreon.com/strangerthanchristian ** Music by Medline from the album Solstice released on My Bags Records, France https://mybags.bandcamp.com/album/solstice **

    Jon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 68:13


    (My wife and) I talk with an improv comedian and podcaster from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We discuss audio editing, the importance of a sense of humor, improv vs. stand-up, how to prepare for my show, taking podcasting seriously, efficiency, Nintendo Switch, Zombies Ate My Neighbors, Resident Evil, The Sims 3 (this is where my wife comes in), humidity, pleather, circus peanuts, personal digital assistants, and lots more. Support me at patreon.com/strangerthanchristian ** Music by Medline from the album Solstice released on My Bags Records, France https://mybags.bandcamp.com/album/solstice **

    Benny Shakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 54:10


    I record my intro from the Holiday Inn Express on Long Island. Then, from my studio, I talk to a stand-up comedian with cerebral palsy from Nottingham, England. We discuss his comedic inspiration, his efforts toward disability awareness, gardening, support systems, political correctness, depression, selflessness, judgment, panel shows, and much more. Check out Benny Shakes at bennyshakes.uk Support me at patreon.com/strangerthanchristian ** Music by Medline from the album Solstice released on My Bags Records, France https://mybags.bandcamp.com/album/solstice **

    Christina Hoag

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 66:03


    I talk with a fiction author and prize-winning Associated Press journalist. We discuss popsicles, her travels around the world, making friends, the West Haven Board of Education, journalism school, her books, typing speed (300-400 words per minute!), tendonitis, writing obituaries, fear, mass graves, adaptive technology, her work with street gangs the time she infiltrated a Venezuelan prison by pretending to be a nun, and lots more. Support me at patreon.com/strangerthanchristian ** Music by Medline from the album Solstice released on My Bags Records, France https://mybags.bandcamp.com/album/solstice **

    Todd

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 70:43


    I talk with a podcaster and musician originally from Belgium, but currently living in Texas. We discuss roller coasters, Milli Vanilli, Weird Al, Kanye West, Busch Gardens, the DIY aesthetic, the future of podcasting, lo-fi, 1980s media, Soggy Biscuit, the time his band was ripped off by a hotel owner in Greece, and lots more. Support me at patreon.com/strangerthanchristian ** Music by Medline from the album Solstice released on My Bags Records, France https://mybags.bandcamp.com/album/solstice **

    Karina

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2021 71:29


    I talk with a combat medic in the Army Reserve originally from Romania, but currently living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. We discuss country living, house cleaning, disgusting people, disgusting housekeepers, her adventures backpacking across Europe, how to spark a conversation with a stranger, staying home, friends vs. acquaintances, minimalism, Romanian literature classes, the dangers of water, the death of her grandmother from COVID-19, stress, self-care, selfishness, the staffing shortage in healthcare, the vaccine, and lots more.Support me at patreon.com/strangerthanchristian ** Music by Medline from the album Solstice released on My Bags Records, France https://mybags.bandcamp.com/album/solstice **

    Emilio

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2021 81:08


    I make a huge announcement. Then I talk to a hotel manager from New Haven, Connecticut. We discuss my dad’s public access TV show, prank calls, Wegmans, how to be a good hotel worker, The Christian Show, management, doing shots at work, my experiences as a contestant on Millionaire and The Chase, humility, “HOW SWAY?”, Kanye West, COVID, Norm, and more. How many tons of corn do you think are in Pennsylvania right now? Support me at patreon.com/strangerthanchristian ** Music by Medline from the album Solstice released on My Bags Records, France https://mybags.bandcamp.com/album/solstice **

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    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 48:04


    60th Episode Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 68:19


    I announce my new podcast series. Then I celebrate 60 episodes of Stranger Than Christian by looking back at clips of the dozens of conversations I’ve had thus far. Support me at patreon.com/strangerthanchristian ** Music by Medline from the album Solstice released on My Bags Records, France https://mybags.bandcamp.com/album/solstice **

    Ash

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2021 91:49


    I talk with a spooky girl from Houston, Texas. We discuss ghosts, death, diabetes, Are You Afraid Of The Dark, Red Bull, formaldehyde, Pascal's Wager, cauliflower rice, Emily Rose, and much more. Support me at patreon.com/strangerthanchristian ** Music by Medline from the album Solstice released on My Bags Records, France https://mybags.bandcamp.com/album/solstice **

    Dustin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 70:57


    I discuss my Easter weekend. Then I talk to an English teacher living in South Korea. We discuss hip hop and Choco Pies. Support me at patreon.com/strangerthanchristian ** Music by Medline from the album Solstice released on My Bags Records, France https://mybags.bandcamp.com/album/solstice **

    Natali

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 72:34


    I talk with a life coach and cannabis educator from Washington, DC. We discuss public transportation, getting high, Family Feud, misconceptions about cannabis, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, muggles, her butter machine, public speaking, living to work vs. working to live, edibles, child pageantry, losing friends, our original TV show ideas, not living in Hollywood, losing her home to water damage, her podcast, climbing Mount Everest, and more. Support me at patreon.com/strangerthanchristian ** Music by Medline from the album Solstice released on My Bags Records, France https://mybags.bandcamp.com/album/solstice **

    Don Grant

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 63:29


    I talk with one of the most prolific voiceover artists working in Canada today. We discuss punctuality, desire for the stage, typecasting, the diet of a voiceover artist, the “Don Grant” type of voice, replacement Jeopardy hosts New Haven, working from home, what I’ve learned from interviewing over 100 people, honesty, the effect of my wife’s COVID-19 diagnosis on our marriage, essential workers, people not liking us, and more. Support me at patreon.com/strangerthanchristian ** Music by Medline from the album Solstice released on My Bags Records, France https://mybags.bandcamp.com/album/solstice **

    Sarah

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 108:40


    I talk with a child care specialist from Kansas. We discuss sneakers, being creative, asparagus, smuggling, inability to focus, OCD and ADHD, TikTok, the block button, dial-up, 9/11, the word “nice”, feline diabetes, how toddlers learn words, fostering self-esteem in children, emotional intelligence, apologizing, passion, adverse childhood experiences, patience, generational trauma, Francis Mallmann, what would happen if my guest was a Nazi, and more. Support me at patreon.com/strangerthanchristian ** Music by Medline from the album Solstice released on My Bags Records, France https://mybags.bandcamp.com/album/solstice **

    Dan Toler

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 67:24


    [trigger warning: graphic descriptions of death and execution methods from 56:00-1:02:29 ] I talk with a freelance writer from Syracuse. New York. We discuss 90s internet, CD burners, the cotton gin, Ethiopia, Napster, hopelessness, Joe Rogan, teachers, the city bus, the Civil War, podcasting, skill machines, Simon, Atari, unusual deaths, and lots more. Support me at patreon.com/strangerthanchristian ** Music by Medline from the album Solstice released on My Bags Records, France https://mybags.bandcamp.com/album/solstice **

    Cat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 59:00


    I talk with my wife. Support me at patreon.com/strangerthanchristian ** Music by Medline from the album Solstice released on My Bags Records, France https://mybags.bandcamp.com/album/solstice **

    Sandy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 59:00


    I talk with a court interpreter and former journalist living in Los Angeles. We discuss her book, the problem of femicide in Mexico, changing careers, her kidnapping, finding happiness, underground wrestling, her experiences as a female journalist, depression, translating books, "stage health", drug cartels, overcoming her fear of the freeway, and much more. Support me at patreon.com/strangerthanchristian ** Music by Medline from the album Solstice released on My Bags Records, France https://mybags.bandcamp.com/album/solstice **

    Patrick

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 59:00


    I talk with a former professional wrestler and $250,000 Who Wants To Be A Millionaire winner from Connecticut. We discuss high school, craving attention, our varied neuroses, New Haven pizza, our game show victories, weddings, losing friends, snorting barbecue seasoning, the 24-Hour Game Show Marathon, self-awareness, mental health, work-related stress, Foxon Park soda, and much more. Support me at patreon.com/strangerthanchristian ** Music by Medline from the album Solstice released on My Bags Records, France https://mybags.bandcamp.com/album/solstice **

    Mike D.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 59:00


    I talk with a podcaster from Romania. We discuss anti-maskers, exploding computers, my antidepressant journey, how it feels to have our own shows, existentialism, life skills, 90s MTV, beauty in the music industry, Susan Boyle, Queen For A Day, reality TV in East Asia, bookstore Jeopardy, GameGrumps, Kanye West, spiritual twins, passion, fame, fantasy, impressions, and much more. Support me at patreon.com/strangerthanchristian ** Theme song: "Scrabble" by Medline from the album Solstice on My Bags Records, France https://mybags.bandcamp.com/album/solstice **

    Don

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 59:00


    I talk with an audiobook editor from Tennessee. We discuss social anxiety, microphone technique, marriage, conflict, baking, weddings in the time of COVID, making faces under our masks, working from home, making music, Tetris, spatial awareness, hospitality in Amish Country, "Witness", and much more. Support me at patreon.com/strangerthanchristian ** Theme song: "Scrabble" by Medline from the album Solstice on My Bags Records, France https://mybags.bandcamp.com/album/solstice **

    Joaquin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 59:00


    I talk with a business owner from Mexico. We discuss traveling, love, marriage, automation, government, COVID, English, Spanish, robots, tequila, and lots more. Support me at patreon.com/strangerthanchristian ** Theme song: "Scrabble" by Medline from the album Solstice on My Bags Records, France https://mybags.bandcamp.com/album/solstice **

    Laszlo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 59:00


    I discuss my wife's COVID-19 diagnosis and how it's affected us lately. Then I talk with an IT professional from Hungary. We discuss the pandemic, the vaccine, the end of life as we know it, cast-iron pan care and maintenance, thrift shopping, working from home, urban legends, "me" time, self-care, bicycling, meditation, and much more. Support me at patreon.com/strangerthanchristian

    Nikki

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 59:00


    I talk with an author from British Columbia, Canada. We discuss the US Capitol attack, racist experiences, speaking Spanish, how she moved to Canada after Trump's 2016 victory, Mr. Potato Head, PTSD, laziness, airplanes, Press Your Luck, my game show journey, the first great thing she wrote, smoke spots, and much more. Visit strangerthanchristian.com

    Randy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 59:00


    I talk with a former celebrity chauffeur and security guard from Virginia Beach. We discuss baldness, podcasting, his adoption journey, masculinity, anti-maskers, how he got into transportation, Pharrell, meeting Slick Rick, our hip-hop celebrity encounters, his non-profit, and much more.

    Jasmine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 59:00


    I talk with a substitute teacher, aspiring programmer, and sex worker from Washington, DC. We discuss Santa Claus, raising an autistic son, being away from the classroom, her first job as a stripper, OnlyFans, Roblox, BASIC, beauty, erotic paintings, self-love, and much more. Support me at patreon.com/strangerthanchristian

    Daniel

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 59:00


    I talk with an Amazon delivery driver from Washington. We discuss switching jobs, hotel horror stories, a day in the life of an Amazon employee, black coffee, marriage, minimalism, Target, fake people, and much more. Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/strangerthanchristian

    Michael

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 59:00


    **trigger warning: emergency alert system sfx between 25:30-27:00**I talk with a hostel owner from New Zealand. We discuss the hospitality industry, having kids, being close with our siblings, the Emergency Alert System, running a hostel during a pandemic, photography, judging a book by its cover, and much more. I call my brother.

    Lily

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 59:00


    I talk to an organizational expert and new mom from Queensland, Australia. We discuss The Simpsons, priorities, farmers' markets, minimalism, pursuing dreams, Hungry Jack's, Royal Farms, Taco Bell, and much more. Lily flushes the toilet.

    Gamal

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 59:00


    I talk with a fellow podcaster from Brooklyn, New York. We discuss Pogs, online dating, confidence, Team Cheerios, the pandemic, discovering self-identity, his growing up as a Muslim child in New York in the wake of 9/11, how I met my wife, and much more.

    Aadil

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 59:00


    I talk with a medical student originally from India, but currently living in Tbilisi, Georgia. We discuss virtual learning, eczema, bedside manner, Steve Jobs, our love of technology, digital minimalism, nervousness, and much more.

    Anthony

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 59:00


    I talk with a barbershop quartet singer from Texas. We discuss our appearances on The Price is Right, explaining the jokes, the meme harvest, The Simpsons seasons 1 through 14, growing up with music, and lots more. And he sings!

    Andrew

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 59:00


    I reflect on the passing of Alex Trebek. Then I talk with a pub quiz host from Canada. We discuss game shows.

    Hannah

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2020 59:00


    I talk with a Chinese food restaurant employee from Seattle, Washington. We discuss wildfires, food waste, protests, the Amish, missing our parents, mental health, speaking Cantonese, and lots more.

    Dimantha

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 59:00


    I talk with a university lecturer and naval architecture expert living in South Korea. The future of sea travel, eating caterpillars, The Game of Life, and lots more.

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