Batting the Breeze

Thank you for looking in on our podcast where we share stories, invite others to share stories and sometimes just talk for the hell of it. Stories might be amusing, inspirational or stir the emotions. Often they relate to specific historical events and always try to be informative and thought-provoking.

So, if you are curious about the world, why not take a few minutes out of your hectic schedule and join us batting the breeze.

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Really enjoying but.....

"Hi, I have been listening to your podcast for several episodes, and I wanted to share two pieces of feedback. First, I am really enjoying it! Very memorable stories and people telling them, presented…"

Nicole | April 18, 2024

Super professional

"Great job on making them, they sound super professional, really interesting topics, keep it up."

James M. | April 12, 2024

It’s all around us

"Your episode about human trafficking was fascinating and terrifying. I will see people in a very different light."

Jonboy147 | March 14, 2024

Inhuman Traficking.

"What an amazing story, thought provoking, enlightening and so well put together by the interviewer. Amanda is an amazing lady who suffered so many difficult times. So pleased that eventually there …"

Jeff | March 14, 2024

Extraordinary insight into the life of Sir Winston's bodyguard

"As an oil painter myself, I was fascinated to listen to your episode talking to Winston Churchill's last bodyguard, Edmund Murray. Murray was an oil painter like Sir Winston and would pick his locat…"

Eric P. | March 14, 2024
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