Why I Started a Podcast About Bosnia and Herzegovina | One Story at a Time

Send a message to the podcastGot a question, thought or story? Send me a WhatsApp voice note or message on +38766219417.Voice messages may be included in a future episode.An Englishman in the Balkans is a personal podcast about life, travel, culture, and storytelling in Bosnia and Herzegovina, told from the perspective of a British-born creator who has made this country home.Expect gentle reflections, real places, local voices, field recordings, and stories that go beyond the usual headlines.Why did I start this podcast?It's a question I've never really answered, until now.Twenty episodes into An Englishman in the Balkans, I pause to explain why this podcast exists, why I chose audio over video, and why the stories that matter most are often the quietest ones.This isn't a travel guide.It isn't a history lesson.And it certainly isn't a political programme.Instead, it's an invitation to explore Bosnia and Herzegovina through everyday conversations, ordinary people, remarkable places and the sounds that make this country feel alive.In this episode I talk about:Why I began telling stories without first introducing myselfLiving in Bosnia and Herzegovina for almost 30 yearsWhy I describe myself as an "Inbetweener"The stories that never make the headlinesWhy I deliberately avoid politicsMy return to audio after years in broadcasting and YouTubeWhy podcasts feel more like conversations than performancesWhy curiosity matters more than certaintyWhether you've been listening since Episode One or you've only just discovered the podcast, thank you for being here.There are many more stories still waiting to be told.Before I go, I'd love to hear from you.If this episode brought back a memory, made you curious about Bosnia and Herzegovina, or simply gave you something to think about, why not send me an Email or WhatsApp voice note?Got a question, thought or story? Send me a WhatsApp voice note or message on +38766219417.Voice messages may be included in a future episode.The Email address is: [email protected]