Stranger at Home

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Stranger At Home asks the question: What does it mean to be kiwi? Hosts Alex Marinkovich-Josey and Gil Ostini seek to answer this question every week by chatting with guests from around Aotearoa New Zealand on the topics that matter to them: anything from writing, food, film and television, music and more! Join us on our journey to understand our identities in relation to the country we’ve made our home.

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Top 10 Stranger at Home Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Stranger at Home episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Stranger at Home for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Stranger at Home episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

#2 - Youth, Climate and Wellington

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08/05/20 • 30 min

On this episode, Alex shifts focus to the upcoming election and the city of Wellington while chatting with his guest, Jesse Richardson. Jesse is an independent candidate for the Wellington Central Electorate, and he shares his thoughts on what makes the city special, why the government needs to maintain a strong focus on climate change and how the youth vote and movement is important.

Thanks to Jesse for coming on the show!

You can find his campaign page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JesseForParliament/

If you want to support the show, leaving a rating on iTunes would be a great help! And if you have anything you'd like to share, topics to recommend, you can either follow us on Instagram or send in an email!

Instagram: @AmIAKiwi: https://www.instagram.com/amiakiwi/

Email: [email protected]

Thanks for Listening!

S2E2 - Digital Identity (Part 1)

Stranger at Home

07/03/23 • 49 min

On this episode, Alex and Gil talk about the connections between expression and identity in the online and offline world, whilst introducing the show's final topic, Digital Identity.
Join us next time for the final episode of Stranger At Home, with special guests!
Instagram: @AmIAKiwi: https://www.instagram.com/amiakiwi/

Email: [email protected]
And if you want to follow us on twitter, here's us:
Alex: https://twitter.com/MixUpPixels
Gil: https://twitter.com/Gil_Ostini

Thanks for Listening!
This podcast is produced by Salient Podcasts

S2E2 - Citizenship: Part 2 (with Robbie Nicol!)

Stranger at Home

06/10/23 • 54 min

Alex and Gil are joined by Comedian and host of both The Citizen's Handbook and White Man Behind A Desk to continue their discussion on Citizenship in Aotearoa, covering Civics education, voting, and more.
Thanks again to Robbie for giving us his time and perspective! You can find his shows here:
White Man Behind A Desk
The Citizen's Handbook

Join us next week for part one of our Digital Identity episodes!
Instagram: @AmIAKiwi: https://www.instagram.com/amiakiwi/

Email: [email protected]
And if you want to follow us on twitter, here's us:
Alex: https://twitter.com/MixUpPixels
Gil: https://twitter.com/Gil_Ostini

Thanks for Listening!
This podcast is produced by Salient Podcasts

S2E1 - Citizenship: Part One

Stranger at Home

06/02/23 • 51 min

Welcome back to Stranger at Home!
In this episode, Gil and Alex lay the groundwork for this season by having a discussion about citizenship, and the ways in which we're limited as citizens from participating in society.
Join us next week for part two, with a special guest!
Instagram: @AmIAKiwi: https://www.instagram.com/amiakiwi/

Email: [email protected]
And if you want to follow us on twitter, here's us:
Alex: https://twitter.com/MixUpPixels
Gil: https://twitter.com/Gil_Ostini

Thanks for Listening!
This podcast is produced by Salient Podcasts

#13 - Citizens of The Internet

Stranger at Home

01/18/22 • 41 min

Important Notes! This episode was recorded last year in October, while Auckland was still in lockdown, and Artie now uses He/Him Pronouns.
This Episode, Alex and Gil chat with Artemis, the mind behind NZPol twitter sensation Greeniememes! We chat about what it means to be a micro-celebrity, navigating the nuances of identity formation and more!
If you want to support the show, leaving a rating on iTunes would be a great help! And if you have anything you'd like to share, topics to recommend, you can either follow us on Instagram or send in an email!

Instagram: @AmIAKiwi: https://www.instagram.com/amiakiwi/

Email: [email protected]
And if you want to follow us on twitter, here's us:
Alex: https://twitter.com/MixUpPixels
Gil: https://twitter.com/Gil_Ostini

Thanks for Listening!

#12 - The Beauty in the Gap

Stranger at Home

08/16/21 • 23 min

This Week, Alex and Gil talk to Ryan Meachen about home, the responsibility we have to where we grew up, and the journeys we take over our lives.
Thanks to Ryan for joining us on the show!
If you want to support the show, leaving a rating on iTunes would be a great help! And if you have anything you'd like to share, topics to recommend, you can either follow us on Instagram or send in an email!

Instagram: @AmIAKiwi: https://www.instagram.com/amiakiwi/

Email: [email protected]
And if you want to follow us on twitter, here's us:
Alex: https://twitter.com/MixUpPixels
Gil: https://twitter.com/Gil_Ostini

Thanks for Listening!

#11 - Men At Work

Stranger at Home

08/03/21 • 41 min

This week, Alex and Gil talk to Isaiah Tiuka, who works with GIl as an RA at a Hall of Residence!
We chat about NZ's youth working culture, supporting youth through mental health, the importance of music, and more!
If you want to follow Isaiah, you can do so here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaiah_tiuka/
Spotify (For some sweet, sweet curated playlists): https://open.spotify.com/user/isaiaht2711?si=fa57317435df4d42
If you want to support the show, leaving a rating on iTunes would be a great help! And if you have anything you'd like to share, topics to recommend, you can either follow us on Instagram or send in an email!

Instagram: @AmIAKiwi: https://www.instagram.com/amiakiwi/

Email: [email protected]
And if you want to follow us on twitter, here's us:
Alex: https://twitter.com/MixUpPixels
Gil: https://twitter.com/Gil_Ostini

Thanks for Listening!

#10 - Internationality

Stranger at Home

07/28/21 • 37 min

This week, Gil and Alex chat with Zoe Janda, International Student at VUW and the founder of WIFE (Women in Film and Entertainment).
We talk about the experience (and struggles) of being an international student, how New Zealand is presented and interpreted overseas, and just how annoying Film Bros really are.
If you want to support Zoe and join WIFE, you can do so here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4307046015986370
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wife.vuw/
If you want to support the show, leaving a rating on iTunes would be a great help! And if you have anything you'd like to share, topics to recommend, you can either follow us on Instagram or send in an email!

Instagram: @AmIAKiwi: https://www.instagram.com/amiakiwi/

Email: [email protected]

Thanks for Listening!

#9 - Literally Just Talking to Ourselves

Stranger at Home

07/20/21 • 36 min

This week, Gil and Alex catch up with one another after a tough winter break.
This episode might be a little hard to listen to, due to the topics we get into. So a general content warning for family death is in order.
If you want to support the show, leaving a rating on iTunes would be a great help! And if you have anything you'd like to share, topics to recommend, you can either follow us on Instagram or send in an email!

Instagram: @AmIAKiwi: https://www.instagram.com/amiakiwi/

Email: [email protected]

Thanks for Listening!

#8 - Talking To Ourselves

Stranger at Home

06/01/21 • 36 min

This week, Gil and Alex chat with Dougal Mcneill, English Literature lecturer at Vic and head of the Tertiary Education Union. We talk about defining one's culture overseas, how the english language fuctions in Aotearoa, and the the role of the Union here at Victoria Uni!
If you want to support the show, leaving a rating on iTunes would be a great help! And if you have anything you'd like to share, topics to recommend, you can either follow us on Instagram or send in an email!

Instagram: @AmIAKiwi: https://www.instagram.com/amiakiwi/

Email: [email protected]

Thanks for Listening!

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FAQ

How many episodes does Stranger at Home have?

Stranger at Home currently has 16 episodes available.

What topics does Stranger at Home cover?

The podcast is about Places & Travel, Society & Culture and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Stranger at Home?

The episode title 'S2E2 - Citizenship: Part 2 (with Robbie Nicol!)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Stranger at Home?

The average episode length on Stranger at Home is 39 minutes.

How often are episodes of Stranger at Home released?

Episodes of Stranger at Home are typically released every 12 days, 9 hours.

When was the first episode of Stranger at Home?

The first episode of Stranger at Home was released on Jul 29, 2020.

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