Love, Stranger

For the final episode of season 1, Sarina interviews a stranger from her own life. We call in to a hotel being used a detention centre for refugees, and speak to one of the men inside.

EPISODE NOTES: There are 120 men being detained at the Kangaroo Point Central Hotel in Brisbane with no release date. Many of the men have been in detention for over 5 years, some for almost 8 years. In this episode, Sarina speaks with one of the refugees who she has connected with through music.

To get involved in the protest movement, visit 'Refugee Solidarity Brisbane/Meanjin' on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/refugeesolidaritybris/).

*TRIGGER WARNING: this episode contains themes of suicidality and police brutality.

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Rene shares his stories from the sea, and the strangers he encountered upon his voyages! Everything from the ins and outs of where to put your excretion (who woulda thunk it?) to the meaning of Grotty Yachty, to love and machetes.

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Robin shares a moving experience he had while travelling to music museum on Waiheke Island.

The outro music is an original by Robin, title 'Yasneby'. Find out about his music at http://robin-dixon.com/.

Trigger warning: this episode contains themes of suicidality.

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Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800

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Bernadette shares how an anxious visit to the post office became a moment of calm within the storm.

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Sophie tells of how an act of kindness helped her find her way through the streets of Paris.

EPISODE NOTES: Language barriers, a phone on 1% battery, and a delirious sickness is a recipe for disaster...Sophie tells of how an act of kindness helped her find her way through the streets of Paris.

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A heartwarming connection sparked through a love of dance.

EPISODE NOTES: It's Episode 2! Hooray! Pierena shares a heartwarming connection sparked from a cancelled flight, a chance companion in a Cuban taxi, and her love for dance.

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My Little Havana - http://www.mylittlehavana.com.au/

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Welcome to 'Love, Stranger'! Matt joins Sarina for our first episode and shares how a regular bus trip turned into a powerful spiritual experience.

*Trigger warning: this episode contains themes of spiritual experiences and exorcism that some may find confronting.

Find out more about Matt at mattyoungactor.com

Hear more unbelievably true stories at his podcast 'The Story Chunder'.

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'LOVE, STRANGER' EXPLORES THE UNLIKELY, RANDOM, AND SEEMINGLY-FATED INTERACTIONS BETWEEN STRANGERS.

This is a space to thank the woman who asked if you were okay; to tell the attractive guy at the train station that you fell in love with him for an instant, and to express how f*cking bewildered you were at the man with two pet parrots on his shoulders and was convinced you were a tree nymph.

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