Stranger Conversations Podcast

In Episode 16 of the Stranger Conversations Podcast, I speak with Erden Eruc.

Erden is an adventurer, explorer, speaker, and member of the Guinness Hall of Fame.  He holds 18 Guinness World Records, including being the first person to circumnavigate the earth, solo, using nothing but human power.  He is also an entrant in the 2026 Golden Globe Race, where he and a select few sailors will spend approximately 250 days at sea, solo and unassisted, in a nonstop attempt to sail around the world – a race that’s been completed by only nine skippers since its inception in 1968.

If you have an adventurous heart, you’re going to love my conversation with Erden.

Connect with Erden Eruc:

Explore Erden Eruc’s website for more background information, ways to contact him, read his blog, and learn how to contribute to his Golden Globe Race campaign using the DONATE button.

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All episodes of the Stranger Conversations Podcast are available at our website, as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Like, follow, share, and subscribe to the podcast and our social media (@stranger.convo.pod) so you don’t miss out on the conversations to come.

Leaving a review for the podcast and giving it a five-star rating at your favorite platform is a great way for us to grow the show and share people’s interesting lives.

If you’d like to hit record on your life, be the next guest on the Stranger Conversations Podcast.  Explore the website or visit this direct link to the show’s calendar.  Find a date and time that work for you, sign up and we’ll connect.

If being a guest on the show isn’t right for you, but you know someone who’s life should be shared with others, encourage them to sign up – I’d love to meet them.

Thank you for listening and stay tuned for more conversations to come.

Episode 16 Sponsor:

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Learn more about the host: Tay Jones

In Episode 15 of the Stranger Conversations Podcast, I talk with Christopher Hill, founder of Hands Up Holidays and Impact Destinations.

Hands Up Holidays is a luxury travel company that mixes good times with good deeds, allowing you to volunteer and be part of humanitarian efforts while visiting exotic locations.  Inspire your family to not only be world travelers, but world-changers.

Impact Destinations focuses on sustainable luxury, mixing travel with philanthropy.  Leave a legacy and enable the experts to do what they do best, while unlocking a unique experience for you and your family.

If you love to travel outside the box, you’re going to love my discussion with Christopher.

Connect with Christopher Hill and learn more about Hands Up Holidays and Impact Destinations at the following links:

Hands Up Holidays:

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All episodes of the Stranger Conversations Podcast are available on our website, as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Like, follow, share, and subscribe to the podcast and our social media (@stranger.convo.pod) so you don’t miss out on future conversations.

Leaving a review for the podcast and giving it a five-star rating at your favorite platform is a great way for us to grow the show and put interesting people in front of more listeners – and I’m always looking to grow my audience.

If you’d like to hit record on your life and share your story with others, be the next guest on the Stranger Conversations Podcast.  Explore the website or visit this link to the show’s calendar.  Find a date and time that work for you, sign up and we’ll connect.

If being a guest on the show isn’t right for you, but you know someone with an interesting life to share who would be interested, encourage them to sign up – I’d love to meet them.

Thank you for listening and stay tuned.

Episode 15 Sponsor:

Hammer Defense – Maker of the world’s first, go-anywhere, self-defense cell phone case, a perfect companion for all your traveling adventures.

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Additional show links:

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Learn more about the host: Tay Jones

In Episode 14 of the Stranger Conversations Podcast, I talk with Bret Johnson, or as you may know him on Instagram: “Bret Flat Earth Bible Jesus” (@bretfebiblejesus).  If you’re wondering what our conversation is about, I think his username says it all.

Bret and I talk about flat earth and the biblical principles behind the model, among other things.

As I like to say, “always keep your mind open to the possibility that you’re wrong.”  So if you’re ready to open your mind to new possibilities and question your long-held beliefs, buckle in for this fascinatingly curious discussion.

Connect with Bret on social media:

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All episodes of the Stranger Conversations Podcast are available at my website, or you can listen on YouTube and wherever you find your podcasts.

Please like, follow, share, and subscribe to the podcast and our social media (@stranger.convo.pod) so the lives and lessons of those around us can reach more listeners.

Also, leave a review for the podcast and give it a five-star rating at your favorite platform.  Doing so helps get the show in front of more listeners, and I’m always looking to grow my audience.

If you’d like to hit record on your life and share your story with others, be the next guest on the Stranger Conversations Podcast.  Explore the website or visit this link to the show’s calendar.  Find a date and time that work for you, sign up and we’ll connect.

If being a guest on the show isn’t right for you, but you know someone who has an interesting life to share who would be interested, share the show with them and encourage them to sign up.  I’d love to meet them.

Thanks for listening and stay tuned for more episodes to come.

Episode 14 Sponsor:

Hammer Defense – Maker of the world’s first, go-anywhere, self-defense cell phone case, perfect for traveling the world – flat, or otherwise.

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Additional show links:

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Learn more about the host: Tay Jones

In Episode 13 of the Stranger Conversations Podcast, I talk with Jackie Lapin, also known as: The Historic Traveler.  As you’ll hear, Jackie has spent her life seeking out historic localities as a passionate photographer, reader, and learner, blending travel with and through historic literature.  She now runs the online community, TheHistoricTraveler.com, where she provides featured articles, a digital magazine, travel guides and other resources, to help keep you entertained, inspired, and joyfully traveling the world.

If you love traveling, you’re going to love my conversation with Jackie.  She’s also offering a free gift to my listeners.  If you’re excited about exploring the world around you and are ready for additional ideas on where to go next, visit the links below to grab your free travel guides, both for international travel and within North America.

Follow the links below for your FREE travel guides:

Get Your Free Copy of 20 Great International Cities Where You Can Immerse Yourself in History!

Get Your Free Copy of 18 Great North American Cities Where You Can Immerse Yourself in History!

If you want to connect with Jackie Lapin and The Historic Traveler, visit the links below:

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All past and future episodes of the Stranger Conversations Podcast are available at my website, or you can listen on YouTube and wherever you find your podcasts.  A video version of this episode is also available on YouTube, so make sure you head over and check it out.

Please like, follow, share, and subscribe to the show and my social media (@realtayjones) so the lives and lessons of those around us can reach more listeners.

Also don’t forget to leave a review for the podcast and drop a five-star rating at your favorite platform.  Doing so helps the algorithm put this content in front of others, and I’m always looking to grow my audience.

If you’d like to hit record on your life and share your story with others, be the next guest on the Stranger Conversations Podcast.  Explore the website or visit this link to the show’s calendar.  Find a date and time that work for you, sign up and we’ll connect.

If being my next guest isn’t right for you, but you know someone with an interesting life to share who would be interested, share the show with them and encourage them to sign up.

Thanks for listening and stay tuned for more episodes to come.

Episode 13 Sponsor:

Hammer Defense – Maker of the world’s first, go-anywhere, self-defense cell phone case, perfect for the busy traveler, at home or abroad.

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Additional show links:

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Learn more about the host: Tay Jones

In Episode 12 of the Stranger Conversations Podcast, I speak with Layne Storrier.  Layne is an endurance athlete record holder, Australian, an all-around impressive human and someone I recently had the great fortune of meeting.

We discuss Layne’s personal journey through struggles and how he’s used fitness not only to change his life, but to start building community and to pay forward the lessons he’s learned along the way.

If you want to connect with Layne Storrier, visit the link below:

Connect with Layne Storrier on Instagram

All past and future episodes of the Stranger Conversations Podcast are available at my website, or you can listen on YouTube and wherever you find your podcasts.  This episode is also the first episode where a video version is available on YouTube, so make sure you head over there to check it out.

Please like, follow, share, and subscribe to the show and our social media (@realtayjones) so the lives and lessons of those around us can reach more listeners.

Also don’t forget to leave a review for the podcast and drop a five-star rating at your favorite platform.  Doing so helps the algorithm put this content in front of others, and we’d love to grow our audience!

If you’d like to hit record on your life and share your story with others, be the next guest on the Stranger Conversations Podcast.  Explore the website or visit this link to the show’s calendar.  Find a date and time that work for you, sign up and we’ll connect.

If being a guest on the podcast isn’t right for you but you know someone who has excellent life lessons to share that would be interested, share the show with them and encourage them to sign up.

Thanks for listening and stay tuned for more episodes to come.

Additional show links:

Website | YouTube | Instagram | X | Facebook | LinkedIn

Learn more about the host: Tay Jones

In Episode 11 of the Stranger Conversations Podcast, I speak with Amanda Gow.  Amanda is the owner and operator of Bendable Therapy in Bend, OR.  Bendable Therapy provides modern, clinically proven mental health services, but specializes in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, allowing patients to safely explore the benefits of psilocybin, which you may have heard of before as hallucinogenic mushrooms.

We discuss Amanda’s past and what led her to start this business of healing people, and no doubt, saving lives along the way.  We talked a lot about the experience and benefits of this unique, therapeutic technique.  I loved talking with Amanda and I learned a lot about this topic.  You’re going to find this episode as fascinating as I did – I know it.

If you want to connect with Amanda Gow, visit the links below:

Bendable Therapy’s website

Connect with Amanda Gow on LinkedIn

All past and future episodes of the show are available at my website, or you can listen on YouTube and wherever you find your podcasts.  Please like, follow, share, and subscribe to the show and our social media (@realtayjones) so the lives and lessons of those around us can reach the ears of even more listeners.

Leave a review for the podcast and drop a five-star rating at your favorite platform.  Doing so helps others find our content, and we’d love to grow our audience!

If you’d like to hit record on your life and share your story and experiences to help motivate and strengthen others who might need to hear your message, be the next guest on the Stranger Conversations Podcast.  Explore the website or visit this link to the show’s calendar.  Find a date and time that work for you and sign up – it’s as easy as that!

If you aren’t ready to join me but know someone who would be a great guest, share the show with them and encourage them to sign up.

You’re going to love this episode with Amanda Gow.

Thanks for listening and stay tuned for many episodes to come.

Additional show links:

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Learn more about the host: Tay Jones

In Episode 11 of the Stranger Conversations Podcast, I speak with Amanda Gow.  Amanda is the owner and operator of Bendable Therapy in Bend, OR.  Bendable Therapy provides modern, clinically proven mental health services, but specializes in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, allowing patients to safely explore the benefits of psilocybin, which you may have heard of before as hallucinogenic mushrooms.

Here are just a few clips of my conversation with Amanda.  We talked about so much more than you’re about to hear, and I learned a lot about this topic.  I loved talking to Amanda, and I’m sure you will too.

Stay tuned for Amanda’s full episode releasing Sunday, May 11th, 2025.

If you want to connect with Amanda Gow, visit the links below:

Bendable Therapy’s website

Connect with Amanda Gow on LinkedIn

All past and future episodes of the show are available at my website, or you can listen on YouTube and wherever you find your podcasts.  Please like, follow, share, and subscribe to the show and our social media so the lives and lessons of those around us can reach the ears of even more listeners.

Leave a review for the podcast and drop a five-star rating at your favorite platform.  Doing so helps others find our content, and we’d love to grow our audience!

If you’d like to hit record on your life and share your story and experiences to help motivate and strengthen others who might need to hear your message, be the next guest on the Stranger Conversations Podcast.  Explore the website or visit this link to the show’s calendar.  Find a date and time that work for you and sign up – it’s as easy as that!

If you aren’t ready to join me but know someone who would be a great guest, share the show with them and encourage them to sign up.

Thanks for listening.  Stay tuned for the full Episode 11, as well as many episodes to come.

Additional show links:

Website | YouTube | Instagram | X | Facebook | LinkedIn

Learn more about the host: Tay Jones

In Episode 10 of the Stranger Conversations Podcast, I speak with tech entrepreneur Jeremy Horne, diving into his fascinating life and his passion for storytelling, which has led to his next endeavor, Winny.chat.

As you’ll hear, Winny is the future of generational storytelling.  This amazing app allows you to change the way you pass down memories, helping you build deeper connections with those you care about the most.

This was a fascinating conversation for me, as I consider myself a storyteller at heart.  Winny really has me thinking about what’s possible and how to step up my game when it comes to passing down my legacy to my family when I’m gone.  I’m really looking forward to jumping on board with the Winny platform.

If you want to connect with Jeremy Horne or join the Winny revolution, visit the links below:

Jeremy Horne’s website

Connect with Jeremy Horne on LinkedIn

Explore Winny.chat

All past and future episodes of the show are available at my website, or you can listen on YouTube and wherever you find your podcasts.  Please like, follow, share, and subscribe to the show and our social media so the lives and lessons of those around us can reach the ears of even more listeners.

Leave a review for the podcast and drop a five-star rating at your favorite platform.  Doing so helps others find our content, and we’d love to grow our audience!

If you’d like to hit record on your life and share your story and experiences to help motivate and strengthen others who might need to hear your message, be the next guest on the Stranger Conversations Podcast.  Explore the website or visit this link to the show’s calendar.  Find a date and time that works for you and sign up – it’s as easy as that!

If you aren’t ready to join me but know someone who would be a great guest, share the show with them and encourage them to sign up.

You’re going to love this episode with Jeremy Horne.

Thanks for listening and stay tuned for the episodes to come.

Additional show links:

Website | YouTube | Instagram | X | Facebook | LinkedIn

Learn more about the host: Tay Jones

In Episode 9 of the Stranger Conversations Podcast, I talk with Nate Cox, a dual U.S./Australian citizen, world traveler, and culinary extraordinaire – with a lot of stories to tell!

We talk about Nate’s traumatic, life-threatening car accident, a Peruvian jungle jaguar attack, his run-in with Brazilian “Cartel Gangstas,” the loss of his business, and more.

You can find additional episodes of the show at our website, or on YouTube and wherever you find your podcasts. Please like, follow, share, and subscribe to this show and our social media so we can continue to share the lives and lessons of those around us, hidden in plain sight.

Leave us a review and rate this show on your favorite podcast platform. Doing so helps others find our content, and we’d love to grow our audience!

We are stronger together. If you’d like to share your life and help motivate and strengthen others who might need to hear your message, be the next guest on the Stranger Conversations Podcast. You can hit record on your life by exploring our website, or visit this link to our calendar.  Find a date and time that works for you, and we’ll be in touch!

If you’re not up for the challenge but know someone who would be a great guest on the show, tell them about this podcast and encourage them to sign up.

Thanks for listening and stay tuned!

Additional show links:

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Learn more about the host: Tay Jones

*Episode 8 of the Stranger Conversations Podcast was originally released on June 13, 2021.

In Episode 8 of the Stranger Conversations Podcast, we talk with Lea Durante, a family nurse practitioner who has transitioned into the business of plant-based medicine, selling CBD-related products through Green Compass Global.

This is a fascinating conversation. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about CBD and what it could do for you, you’re going to love this episode. Lea is extremely knowledgeable on the topic and is available as a resource for your needs.

There is so much information in our conversation and you’ll learn so much!

If you’d like to learn more about Lea and this topic, you can follow her on Instagram and Facebook, or email her HERE.

Support Lea by shopping at her store: CLICK HERE to get your life on track.

You can find additional episodes of the show at our website, or on YouTube and wherever you find your podcasts. Please like, follow, share, and subscribe to this show and our social media so we can continue to share the lives and lessons of those around us, hidden in plain sight.

Leave us a review and rate this show on your favorite podcast platform. Doing so helps others find our content, and we’d love to grow our audience!

We are stronger together. If you’d like to share your life and help motivate and strengthen others who might need to hear your message, be the next guest on the Stranger Conversations Podcast. You can hit record on your life by exploring our website, or visit this link to our calendar.  Find a date and time that works for you, and we’ll be in touch!

If you’re not up for the challenge but know someone who would be a great guest on the show, tell them about this podcast and encourage them to sign up.

Thanks for listening and stay tuned!

Additional show links:

Website | YouTube | Instagram | X | Facebook | LinkedIn

Learn more about the host: Tay Jones