Gus the Pianist (with his music!)

Season 1 Finale

What a wild and amazing ride Season 1 has been! Thank you, listeners, for all going on this journey with me. I hope you enjoyed the conversations as much as I did and hope you learned a thing or two about how to talk to strangers. I cannot believe how far we've come. Stay tuned for Season 2!

Heidi the Pilot

Joe Quenqua is back at the airport again this week, this time striking up a conversation in an airport lounge. And while she didn't disclose her profession in the conversation, Joe spoke to Heidi, who is an airline pilot.  Did you know women only account for 6% of all airline pilots? Joe felt incredibly lucky to speak to such an interesting person and find out more about her travels, and the underrated city she calls home.

Gus the Pianist (with his music!)

This week, after a brief summer hiatus, Joe Quenqua returned with a conversation with Gus. While in the airport, he met Gus playing Bohemian Rhapsody on one of LAX's pianos - and his music was beautiful. Gus was leaving Los Angeles for the Netherlands, and he and Joe spoke about music, artistry, and travel.  Enjoy!

Alex on Moving to the U.S. from Russia

The gym is a GREAT place to meet new people. This week, I met Alex. He told me all about moving from Russia to the United States when he was young, how Moscow differs from Los Angeles (it's actually more similar to NYC!), and how to find peace in a thriving metropolis -- and lots more. Enjoy this one.

How to Talk to Strangers: Behind the Scenes

This week, Joe Quenqua does a solo podcast and reflects on how the show has shaped him - and been shaping up, overall.  It's a fun insight as to how the podcasting process works, especially when the show is dependent on talking to people you don't know!