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,

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

Jun 10th, 2023 54m 57s

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 h

S2E1 - Citizenship: Part One

Jun 2nd, 2023 51m 1s

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 pa

#13 - Citizens of The Internet

Jan 18th, 2022 41m 34s

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 c

#12 - The Beauty in the Gap

Aug 16th, 2021 23m 12s

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 iTu

#11 - Men At Work

Aug 3rd, 2021 41m 42s

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, y

#10 - Internationality

Jul 28th, 2021 37m 8s

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 an

#9 - Literally Just Talking to Ourselves

Jul 20th, 2021 36m 9s

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

#8 - Talking To Ourselves

Jun 1st, 2021 36m 9s

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 th

#7 - Carving Out Community

May 25th, 2021 39m 49s

This week, Gil and Alex chat with Ronia Ibrahim about her writing, growing up in New Zealand, and the importance of her faith in modern day New Zealand! If you want to see some of Ronia's amazing work, we highly recommend these articles:Sunsets

#6 - Identity Soup

May 18th, 2021 41m 52s

Stranger at Home is back, and better than ever! The show's got a brand new cohost, Gil Ostini (they/him). They bring their unique perspective as an Australian who came to New Zealand for university, and attempts to discover what that exactly me

#5 - Racism and Activism

Mar 28th, 2021 52m 9s

CW: Discussions about Racism, Colourism and Issues with MigrationThis week, Alex sits down with VUWSA Equity Officer Monica Lim to talk about her journey with being accepted in NZ as a migrant, being an activist, and racism present within Aotea

#4 - 100% Pure NZ?

Mar 21st, 2021 31m 39s

Alex chats with Michael Burton-Smith, who is incredibly passionate about the wildlife here in Aotearoa New Zealand. They talk about birds, local plants, the threats facing them and much much more! Thanks so much to Michael for coming on the sho

#3 - Collective Responsibility

Sep 9th, 2020 36m 42s

On this episode, Alex speaks to Wellington City Councillor Tamatha Paul about her experiences growing up in a Small town, what her experiences there meant for her future in Wellington, and the importance of “Collective Responsibility”.Thanks ag

#2 - Youth, Climate and Wellington

Aug 5th, 2020 30m 11s

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

#1 - "Kiwi"

Jul 29th, 2020 22m 54s

On this episode of Stranger at Home, Alex chats with fellow first-year Henri Bedford about his experiences as a third culture kid, what moving into a hall full of New Zealanders was like, and how New Zealand culture still influenced him from af

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