because I said I would.

Every promise has a story...

Hosted and narrated by Founder Alex Sheen, the because I said I would podcast features compelling interviews with people around the world. You'll hear the dramatic stories of promises they have made, kept and even the broken ones.

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Latest Episode

A Dangerous Stalker: Debbie’s Promise to Her Sister Peggy

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This is the story of big sister's love for her little sister. Peggy's boyfriend started acting strange and the whole family was worried. Her older sister Debbie saw the red flags. They were impossible to miss. Stretching from Ohio to New Mexico to California, the actions of a deranged man would impact the lives of everyone who surrounded Peggy.

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A Bomb is Like an Onion: Bob's Commitment Is Tested at the Boston Marathon

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In this episode, Alex speaks with Bob, a retired Fire Paramedic from Boston, as he recounts the harrowing and tragic events that occurred on April...
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Famous Father - Bridget's Last Promise to her Dad

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Amongst the glitz and the glam of a childhood brimming in Hollywood royalty, Bridget - now a retired marriage, family and child counselor from Cha...
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Give Him a Strong Name: Brittany and Her Boy

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Brittany is a realtor in the Denver, Colorado area where she has lived her entire life. For a realtor, Brittany understands a strange amount of co...
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Sabrina and the Storm: A Family's Journey Through Natural Disaster

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Sabrina had just started a promising career and family in a cozy New Orleans suburb but in 2005, Hurricane Katrina crashed toward the coast......
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The Team

Alex Sheen

Host
Alex Sheen is the Founder of because I said I would, the international social movement and nonprofit dedicated to the betterment of humanity through promises made and kept.

Dave Douglas

Engineer
Dave is an established audio professional with a diverse set of skills and experience. He also works as a composer, studio musician and live audio engineer.

Aaron Calafato

Co-Producer & Coordinator
Aaron is the Director of Social Marketing for because I said I would. His storytelling ability and expertise of workflow processes helps tie the episodes together.