Strangers Worth Meeting

By Tyler Hixson

Strangers Worth Meeting is the show that takes you on the road to live the life of a nomad. Join host Tyler Hixson on his journeys to new and exciting places, and travel across the US to meet stranger... more

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How many episodes does Strangers Worth Meeting have?

The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.

Strangers Worth Meeting episodes:

May 16, 2020 Ep 019: Ellen Noble | Tucson, AZ
On this episode, Tyler meets with professional mountain bike and cyclo-cross racer (and Red Bull athlete) Ellen Noble of Tucson, AZ. Tyler & Ellen talk about life as a professional cyclist and get to explore the unexpected topics of acoustic guitar playing and women's health & public health on this nineteenth episode of the Strangers Worth Meeting podcast. Follow along with Tyler on Instagram @thixsonlife or connect in real time via Twitter @thixsonlife and find Ellen @ellenlikesbikes

Special thanks to Track Farms for their sponsorship! Use code 'Strangers' for 15% off their top notch CBD products at track-farms.com/strangers
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1h 34min
May 08, 2020 Ep 018: Kye Gutierrez | Tucson, AZ
On this episode, Tyler meets with the nature-bound and yoga-obsessed Kye Gutierrez of Tucson, AZ. Tyler & Kye talk about practicing stillness in a busy world, why yoga just feels better out in nature when shared with other people, and even the challenges of minimal waste living on this eighteenth episode of the Strangers Worth Meeting podcast. Follow along with Tyler on Instagram @thixsonlife or connect in real time via Twitter @thixsonlife and find Kye @barefootwithkye and Out There Yoga @out.there.yoga

Special thanks to Track Farms for their sponsorship! Use code 'Strangers' for 15% off their top notch CBD products at track-farms.com/strangers
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1h 12min
May 05, 2020 Ep 017: Conner Kerrigan | St. Louis, MO
On this episode, Tyler meets with an old friend and former ΔΣΦ brother Conner Kerrigan of St. Louis. Conner is the Communications Director for the @yinka_faleti campaign for MO Sec of State. Tyler & Conner talk about how voting works in a pandemic and how career paths evolve WAY beyond your college major, swap some adorable engagement stories, share how amazing @track_farms CBD is in case you hadn't heard EVERYONE talking about it, and speak on how friendships between men are strained by distance and what to do about it on this seventeenth episode of the Strangers Worth Meeting podcast. Follow along with Tyler on Instagram @thixsonlife or connect in real time via Twitter @thixsonlife and find Conner @connerkerrigan PLUS, Conner gave the listeners a special discount for Track Farms CBD products. Use code 'Strangers' for 15% off their top notch CBD products at track-farms.com/strangers
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1h 34min
May 03, 2020 Ep 016: Heather Raftery | Tucson, AZ
On this episode, Tyler meets with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and fellow traveler Heather Raftery of Tucson, AZ. Tyler & Heather talk about training in jiu jitsu even while traveling, living in vans and RVs as lifestyle choices, chasing rattlesnakes around the desert, and how much we all miss BJJ during the pandemic on this sixteenth episode of the Strangers Worth Meeting podcast. Follow along with Tyler on Instagram @thixsonlife or connect in real time via Twitter @thixsonlife and find Heather @jiujitsugypsy
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1h 8min
April 27, 2020 Ep 015: Chris Schroeder | Boulder, CO
On this episode, Tyler meets with professional triathlete and video creator Chris Schroeder of Boulder, CO. Tyler & Chris talk about what would possibly compel someone want to bike up Flagstaff Mountain in Boulder, the community and relationships of triathlon and gravel racing, and the joys of navigating amidst quarantine on this fifteenth episode of the Strangers Worth Meeting podcast. Follow along with Tyler on Instagram @thixsonlife or connect in real time via Twitter @thixsonlife and find Chris @cschroeder1994 and find his videos on YouTube
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1h 14min
April 23, 2020 Ep 014: Marcos Mena | Los Angeles, CA
On this episode, Tyler meets with guitarist extraordinaire Marcos Mena of Los Angeles, CA. Marcos is the creator of the self described LA fruit rock band: standards, where he plays a unique style of guitar tapping, riff roaring, math rock music. Tyler & Marcos talk about developing hand independence for the guitar, exploring a whole new side of the instrument with tapping and unique time signatures, and even how obsessing over any skill (even video games) can lead to great outcomes on this fourteenth episode of the Strangers Worth Meeting podcast. Follow along with Tyler on Instagram @thixsonlife or connect in real time via Twitter @thixsonlife and find Marcos @marcosrmena and standards @wearestandards
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1h 31min
April 17, 2020 Ep 013: Rachel Lee | Tucson, AZ
On this episode, Tyler meets with thru-hiker and traveling nurse Rachel Lee of Tucson, AZ. Rachel is a certified nature monster, literally her tag in the thru-hiking world is naturemonsterr, who has completed the Pacific Crest Trail and was in the process of thru-hiking the Arizona Trail when coronavirus made her change plans. Tyler & Rachel talk about the dangers of the trail, breaking the rules of convention to travel and wander, and the lifestyle of waking and walking each day on this thirteenth episode of the Strangers Worth Meeting podcast. Follow along with Tyler on Instagram @thixsonlife or connect in real time via Twitter @thixsonlife and find Rachel @naturemonsterr
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1h 9min
April 13, 2020 Ep 012: Lara Gruden | Tucson, AZ
On this episode, Tyler meets with professional triathlete Lara Gruden of Tucson, AZ. Lara is a National Champion, World Qualifier, and Team USA triathlon competitor. Tyler & Lara talk about the mindset of a serious athlete, what it takes to dedicate your time to a sport as a professional, and the imaginary and real dangers of triathlons among other undertakings on this twelfth episode of the Strangers Worth Meeting podcast. Follow along with Tyler on Instagram @thixsonlife or connect in real time via Twitter @thixsonlife and find Lara @laragrudentri
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1h 14min
March 30, 2020 Ep 011: Dean Hixson - Allerton Races | *Quarantine Special*
On this special COVID-19 quarantine episode, Tyler meets not with a stranger, but with a family member far away! Dean is Tyler's fantastic father and also happens to be the Race Director of Allerton Races, a special event he created to benefit Make-A-Wish Illinois. Tyler & Dean make wild assumptions about the coronavirus situation, discuss what makes for great quality in music and comedy, and share thoughts on philanthropy and running on this eleventh episode of the Strangers Worth Meeting podcast. Follow along with Tyler on Instagram @thixsonlife or connect in real time via Twitter @thixsonlife and find more info on Allerton Races on Facebook and Instagram @allertonraces
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1h 40min
March 19, 2020 Ep 010: Archie Montemayor - San Antonio X-Factor | Austin, TX
On this episode, Tyler meets with professional paintball player Archie Montemayor of Austin, TX. Archie is a for real MVP and longtime member of San Antonio's pro paintball team, San Antonio X-Factor. Tyler & Archie talk about the world of paintball, how travel and questioning your assumptions go hand in hand, and why everyone needs to pursue their interests or hobbies wholeheartedly on this tenth episode of the Strangers Worth Meeting podcast. Follow along with Tyler on Instagram @thixsonlife or connect in real time via Twitter @thixsonlife and find Archie @kid_arch and San Antonio X-Factor at @xfactorpb
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1h 22min

FAQs about Strangers Worth Meeting:

How many episodes does Strangers Worth Meeting have?

The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.