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

An Englishman in the Balkans is a weekly podcast about the people, places and everyday life of Bosnia and Herzegovina, told by David Bailey, who has lived here for more than 25 years. New episodes arrive every Tuesday.

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 myself
• Living in Bosnia and Herzegovina for almost 30 years
• Why I describe myself as an "Inbetweener"
• The stories that never make the headlines
• Why I deliberately avoid politics
• My return to audio after years in broadcasting and YouTube
• Why podcasts feel more like conversations than performances
• Why curiosity matters more than certainty

Whether 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.

Thanks for listening. If this episode was worth your time, the best thing you can do is pass it on to someone who'd enjoy it.

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