I’ve been perusing the feedback left on iTunes, and I assure you not out of narcissism. I genuinely appreciate the comments left there, including the negative ones – although I will admit constructive criticism gives me something to work with; while you’re more than welcome to leave something like “This podcast is terrible,” which is helpful for people looking for something to which to listen, it doesn’t tell me why the show is terrible (a condition which, understandably I should think, is something I’d like to fix). Perhaps “This podcast is terrible because…” would be a bit more helpful.
There are several enthusiastic responses there as well, and of course those are wonderful. I’m glad the show has grown, and while I wish I could simply quit my job and do this all day (which I would do with much vim and vigor!) that’s just not possible. I’ve got something brewing now that was suggested to me by a listener, and I’m getting more interested in it as I go. Tomorrow night will see me into the library until the wee hours, to be sure!
In short – thanks to everyone who offers input, be it positive or negative. If you’d like make a suggestion longer than the space in iTunes allows, feel free to contact me at BritishHistory101@gmail.com. I’m always happy to talk!
British History 101 
I’ve not read the comments in itunes, but i do wonder how anyone could possibly say the show was terrible?
My feeling is there are just some people out there that get a kick out of leaving negative comments without realising this is something that the creator does without asking for a fee (usually) and in their own time.
Some people…
I’ll certainly readdress the balance later and leave a fair review. For the record Mike, you’re doing a great job and the show is just right!
wayne
Thanks for your support, Wayne, it’s very much appreciated. A few bad apples are nothing compared to the fantastic listeners like yourself that I can consider long-distance friends through our shared love of British history. I do try to learn as much as possible through listener feedback – positive means I’m doing something right, constructive negative means I can do some improving, and “Bloody Yank” means some people have too much time on their hands :)
I think the show is great. Keep up the good work.
Hi
I seem to spend most of my time driving up and down the UK and your podcast is a most welcome and informative companion.
Ignore the iTunes comments. Agree that people seem to get a kick out of posting something bad to be seen on there!
And avoid the Daily Mail at all costs! Even worse than the Daily Express, the paper that consistently supported the Nazis!
Great podcast, keep it up!
Ooops sorry! Got mixed up. It WAS the Daily Mail that supported the Nazis, right up until the Munich Agreement of 1939. Fairly typical eh?