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- 🇦🇺AU · Documentary#1385K to 30K
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2.5K to 15K🎙 Weekly cadence·29 episodes·Last published 4mo ago - Monthly Reach
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5K to 30K🇦🇺100% - Active Followers
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1.5K to 9K
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She Perved First – Then He Declared “We’re Gettin’ Married” | A Romantic Stranger Story
Dec 25, 2025
9m 02s
Cantankerous Bloke Speaks His Mind (Then Some) – A Strangely Blunt Chat
Dec 22, 2025
8m 56s
Willy The Busker Spreads Happiness Like It’s His Full-Time Job | A Strangely Joyful Chat
Dec 18, 2025
12m 31s
Abattoir Butcher Stories ft. Nude Knife Belt Wearing | A Strange Chat
Dec 15, 2025
9m 17s
Frenchie Dumped Her Boyfriend, Quit Work, and Moved to Australia at 33 | Another Strangely Curious Story
Dec 11, 2025
10m 54s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 12/25/25 |  She Perved First – Then He Declared “We’re Gettin’ Married” | A Romantic Stranger Story | Meeting the girl of your dreams – Sammy’s cheeky “she perved first”, nail gun accident, Valentine's magic. Funny young love stranger story. It’s the What a Stranger Told Me podcast. | 9m 02s | ||||||
| 12/22/25 |  Cantankerous Bloke Speaks His Mind (Then Some) – A Strangely Blunt Chat | Picture a cantankerous bloke who speaks his mind about everything from new bridges to staying active after 70 – he did Everest Base Camp at 69, plans Annapurna at 71, and doesn't let bad knees stop him. Meet an ex-South African Aussie granddad with a no-bullshit vibe and big goals. This bluntly strange chat is funny, inspiring, and full of fire – hit play and get motivated. | 8m 56s | ||||||
| 12/18/25 |  Willy The Busker Spreads Happiness Like It’s His Full-Time Job | A Strangely Joyful Chat | Abattoir butcher stories from 50-year legend Bob – Tom Jones for ladies, knife-belt nudity, horrible accidents, buying shop regret. Honest stranger chat. It’s the What a Stranger Told Me podcast. | 12m 31s | ||||||
| 12/15/25 |  Abattoir Butcher Stories ft. Nude Knife Belt Wearing | A Strange Chat | Abattoir butcher stories from 50-year legend Bob – Tom Jones for ladies, knife-belt nudity, horrible accidents, buying shop regret. Honest stranger chat. It’s the What a Stranger Told Me podcast. | 9m 17s | ||||||
| 12/11/25 |  Frenchie Dumped Her Boyfriend, Quit Work, and Moved to Australia at 33 | Another Strangely Curious Story | French woman quit her job, and moved to Australia at 33 after breakup. Now lives in her car chasing childhood dreams. Inspiring solo travel story – listen now on the What a Stranger Told Me podcast. | 10m 54s | ||||||
| 12/8/25 |  How to Get Over a Breakup (From a Stranger Living It) | A Heartbreaking Stranger Story | Learn how to get over a breakup from Mitch's raw street interview – mutual split, first love lessons, solo travel reset in Byron Bay. Real, relatable podcast episode. It's episode 22 of the What a Stranger Told me podcast. | 10m 26s | ||||||
| 12/4/25 |  British Lad Plans Bali Tattoo Extravaganza | Another Head-Scratching Story | British lad Aaron is getting a full tattoo package in Bali… then flying home the next day wrapped like a mummy. Another head-scratching episode of What a Stranger Told Me podcast. | 5m 24s | ||||||
| 12/2/25 |  Retired Criminal Lawyer Creates an Unusually Slow Life | Another Stranger Story | Retired lawyer Simon shares his "accidental" cop-to-barrister path, Byron Bay slow life, and no-regrets wisdom. It's ep 20 of the What a Stranger Told Me podcast. | 14m 13s | ||||||
| 11/27/25 |  Bali Bombings Burns Unit Nurse Reflects On The Chaos | Another Stranger Story | Tim sits down with Jane Turner at the Gympie Music Muster – a no-nonsense burns, ICU and emergency nurse who spent decades running toward the fires while the rest of us would run away. Now she’s finally, gloriously, off duty with a cold beer in one hand and a paperback in the other. It's episode 19 of the What a Stranger Told Me podcast. | 10m 23s | ||||||
| 11/24/25 |  Vision-Impaired Guy Survives Horrific Boating Accident | Real Stories from Strangers | Ever wondered how blind people live. This fellow lost his eye-sight in an accident and is now living life blind at full volume. The What a Stranger Told Me Podcast with Tim Reid & Jon Coghill. | 14m 17s | ||||||
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| 11/19/25 |  Romantic Designer Outsmarts His Stutter – Real Stories from Strangers | In Episode 17 of What a Stranger Told Me, Jon meets Hugh, an 18-year-old industrial design student who’s found clever, practical ways of living with a stutter while chasing his creative dreams. Waiting three hours early for a uni tutorial (after dropping off his girlfriend), Hugh opens up about turning what many see as a limitation into a toolkit he controls. | 9m 50s | ||||||
| 11/17/25 |  Homesick Train Driver Shares Reality Of His Job - Another Stranger Chat | Homesick Perth train driver reveals why his cab beats any office – and why he’d move back to WA tomorrow. Raw reality of the job. Episode 16 of What a Stranger Told Me podcast.. | 11m 01s | ||||||
| 11/14/25 |  Passionate Soundy Protects Ears Like Gold - Another stranger chat | Passionate sound engineer Chris shares Electric Fields NAIDOC highs, growth mindset, and hearing protection tips while balancing tour and home. Episode 15 raw chat. | 11m 14s | ||||||
| 11/10/25 |  Quitting Smoking After 40 Years – Another Real Story from a Stranger | A health worker quit smoking after 40 years using hypnosis — then relapsed. Hear why quitting smoking the second time is harder, and how the smoking circle builds instant community. Episode 14. | 7m 33s | ||||||
| 11/7/25 |  Sleep Coach Searches For Peace & Quiet - Another Stranger Story | Stranger stories warm as Jon meets sleep coach Anna—helping CEOs and trauma kids sleep well with science, sun, and silence. | 12m 47s | ||||||
| 10/29/25 |  A Frustrated Magician On Holidays - Real Stories From Real Strangers | Today we catch up with a Sydney magician on day two of a two-week holiday—and he's feeling a little punchy. As always, the What Stranger Told Me podcast uncovers honest moments from everyday lives. | 8m 50s | ||||||
| 10/29/25 |  Young Butcher Chooses The Simple (Slightly Hectic) Life - Another Stranger Story | Today you'll meet Rhys in Episode 10 of What a Stranger Told Me - a 20-year-old qualified butcher who’s already lived a lifetime in boots and blades. This storytelling podcast uncovers honest moments from everyday lives. | 6m 50s | ||||||
| 10/29/25 |  Inside a Huge, Loving Country Family - Real Stories from Strangers | Let's meet Emma - one of six siblings from a sprawling beef cattle clan, now bridging country roots with coastal life. The What a Stranger Told Me podcast uncovers honest moments from everyday lives. | 7m 53s | ||||||
| 10/29/25 |  Two Cowgirls Cling To Their Country Roots - Real Stories From Strangers | In Episode 9 of What a Stranger Told Me, Jon pulls up a chair with Lucy and Eliza—two young women whose cowgirl roots run deep, even in the suburbs. This storytelling podcast uncovers honest moments from everyday lives. | 7m 06s | ||||||
| 10/29/25 |  Tough Guy Retires Wealthy at 36 - Another Story from a Real Stranger | It's time to meet a tattooed tough guy who retired wealthy at 36 after turning a tiny disability care business into a luxury empire. This storytelling podcast captures raw stories from everyday people. | 11m 06s | ||||||
| 10/29/25 |  (Part 2) Fear Mastered in a Haitian Tunnel - Real Stories from Strangers | In Episode 7 (Part 2) of What a Stranger Told Me, Jon's chat with the humanitarian filmmaker plunges deeper into fear, trauma, and triumph. | 16m 16s | ||||||
| 10/29/25 |  (Part 1) Machete Escape in PNG Chaos - Real Stories from Strangers | Join Jon as he meets a former humanitarian filmmaker who's dodged so many 'bullets' that he's now enjoying a well-earned sea change. | 12m 32s | ||||||
| 10/29/25 |  A homeless granddad prepares for a family day out - Another real story from a stranger | Meet Paul, a grandfather who lives in his car and is taking time out to celebareate his grand daughters birthday at the Bluey exhibition. | 8m 37s | ||||||
| 10/29/25 |  A Lolly Lover’s Sweet Transformation - Real Stories from Strangers | Today's stranger recently lost 40KG thanks to weight loss surgery, and developed a whole new love of lollies at the same time! | 8m 19s | ||||||
| 10/29/25 |  A Young Waiter Battles Anxiety - Real Stories from Strangers | Meet Alec, a 25-year-old waiter, navigating anxiety with books, therapy, and courage after burnout. | 16m 06s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.