Hi Folks, so for those of you who follow me on Twitter and FaceBook, you know that I have posted in the past about having awesome listeners. I’m writing this post about the same subject.
One of the best things to come out of writing the podcasts has been connecting with other enthusiasts. I’ve shared emails with listeners who have corrected me on errors big and small, and with listeners who have simply shared information on several aspects of the Great War. I have truly enjoyed all of it, and these exchanges have shown for what the internet was truly created. It has been a blessing to connect with such great people.
Here is another great example of one of these connections: listener DS wrote in to ask me about me about my use of the word “insurgent” in my Delville Wood episode, to describe Boer fighters during the Boer War of 1899-1902. His writing led to a fascinating email discussion of the Boer War, of which I am woefully ignorant.
And then it led to this:
And this:
To DS, thanks again so very much for the books and the map! I am humbled that a stranger from the other side of the Pond would take it upon himself to educate me about a war I know so little about, and to set me up for success with some great books and maps. It is so very humbling.
I cannot thank everyone who has written in enough. It is such a treat to hear from listeners and connect with them! With gratitude, Mike.