Voices from the Front Podcast

Shaun Pinner
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🎙️ Voices from the Front | War Stories, Survival & Truth from Ukraine. A raw, unfiltered podcast exploring survival in war, and survival in life. Hosted by Shaun Pinner, British Army veteran, Ukrainian Marine, Mariupol defender, and former prisoner of war, the series delivers firsthand frontline stories from Ukraine and beyond, far from the safety of studio analysis. shaunpinner.substack.com

  1. JUST CALL ME DIMKO | An Ordinary Man at War

    1d ago

    JUST CALL ME DIMKO | An Ordinary Man at War

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit shaunpinner.substack.com 🎙️Voices From The Front | In this episode, I sit down with Dimko Zhluktenko, soldier, author, drone warfare expert and founder of Dzygaspaw Known for his insights into modern warfare and Ukraine’s drone revolution, Dimko reflects on a journey that began far from the battlefield. From the digital nomad lifestyle and running one of Ukraine’s most successful volunteer initiatives, to serving in uniform and helping shape the future of warfare, this is the story of an ordinary man thrust into extraordinary circumstances. We discuss family life during wartime, the evolution of drone warfare, Russia’s recruitment challenges, the battle for Crimea, NATO’s lessons from Ukraine, information warfare, and the sacrifices required to defend freedom. Most importantly, we explore the human side of war, the difficult choices, personal costs and unwavering commitment of those who chose to stay and fight for Ukraine’s future. Freedom isn’t free. Dimko explains why. Dimko’s Book - Ordinary Guy At War : A Ukrainian’s Journey Dimko’s Organization - https://dzygaspaw.com/about Mike thanks to Chris Sampson of The Wire Tap for assisting with production. #VoicesFromTheFront #Ukraine #DroneWarfare #Dimko #UkraineWar #TheWireTap #ChrisSampson

    2 min
  2. AZOV WAS NEVER NAZIS | Live with Former U.S. Congressman Adam Kinzinger & Shaun Pinner, Former Azov & Ukrainian Marine

    1d ago

    AZOV WAS NEVER NAZIS | Live with Former U.S. Congressman Adam Kinzinger & Shaun Pinner, Former Azov & Ukrainian Marine

    AZOV WAS NEVER NAZIS | Live with Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger & Shaun Pinner In this episode of Voices from the Front, I sit down with former U.S. Congressman Adam Kinzinger for a wide-ranging conversation on Ukraine, modern warfare, Russian propaganda, and one of the most persistent myths of the war: the narrative surrounding Azov. Drawing on my own experience serving with Azov in Mariupol between 2018 and 2020, we examine how a unit of roughly 2,000 personnel became the centrepiece of a Russian information campaign used to justify the invasion of Ukraine. We discuss what Azov actually was, how the reality differed from the narrative, and why that misinformation continues to influence Western audiences today. We also explore: ▪️ My journey from the British Army to Ukraine and life in Mariupol before the full-scale invasion▪️ The defence of Mariupol and my experience in Russian captivity▪️ How drone warfare has transformed the battlefield since 2022▪️ Ukraine's growing ability to strike deep inside Russia▪️ Operation Spiderweb and the future of modern warfare▪️ Why Ukraine has seized the initiative after a difficult period in 2025▪️ Crimea, the southern land corridor and the path to ending the war▪️ The Russian economy, military losses and mounting pressure on the Kremlin▪️ The view of America from Ukraine and the impact of shifting Western politics▪️ Why Ukrainians continue to demand justice, not simply peace Adam also shares his perspective on U.S. support for Ukraine, the changing nature of the conflict, and why many of the assumptions made at the start of the war have proven dramatically wrong. A candid and often personal discussion about war, resilience, propaganda, and the realities of living through Europe's largest conflict since World War II. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shaunpinner.substack.com/subscribe

    57 min
  3. MEIDAS | Weekly Update from Ukraine w/ Ken Harbaugh

    Jun 3

    MEIDAS | Weekly Update from Ukraine w/ Ken Harbaugh

    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shaunpinner.substack.com/subscribe

    33 min
  4. URGENT UKRAINE UPDATE | w/ Ken Harbaugh

    Jun 2

    URGENT UKRAINE UPDATE | w/ Ken Harbaugh

    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shaunpinner.substack.com/subscribe

    17 min
  5. CRIMEA UNDER PRESSURE | Is Putin's Southern Corridor Failing? - Voices From The Front & The Wire Tap

    May 29

    CRIMEA UNDER PRESSURE | Is Putin's Southern Corridor Failing? - Voices From The Front & The Wire Tap

    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shaunpinner.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 33m
  6. CAPTIVITY TESTIMONIES & AIR RAID SIRENS | Voices From The Front & The Wire Tap-Sunday Edition-Missile Attacks

    May 26

    CAPTIVITY TESTIMONIES & AIR RAID SIRENS | Voices From The Front & The Wire Tap-Sunday Edition-Missile Attacks

    🎙️Voices From The Front & The Wire Tap – Sunday Edition – Missile Attacks In this powerful Sunday Edition of Voices From The Front & The Wire Tap, Shaun Pinner and Chris Sampson broadcast live from Ukraine as air raid sirens, missile threats and Russian drone attacks continue across Kyiv and Dnipro. The episode covers the reality of life under bombardment, including discussions surrounding Russia’s latest missile strikes, Shahed drones, Zircon missiles, alleged Oreshnik launches and the ongoing pressure placed on Ukrainian air defences. Shaun and Chris break down the growing escalation, frontline realities and how civilians continue to endure constant terror attacks targeting cities and infrastructure. The conversation then shifts to one of the most disturbing topics of the war: Russian captivity, torture and POW testimonies. Following attendance at the “Made in Russia, Delivered to Captivity” conference in Kyiv, Shaun reflects on hearing firsthand accounts from Ukrainian prisoners of war, survivors of Russian detention and victims of systematic torture. Topics include:• POW torture testimonies from Russian captivity• Russian war crimes and systemic abuse allegations• Foreign volunteers captured by Russia• The role of the Red Cross, UN and international organisations• Missile attacks on Kyiv and Dnipro• Ukraine air defence and frontline realities• Russian propaganda and information warfare• Life during air raid sirens in Ukraine• Mariupol, Azov and captivity experiences• Ongoing prisoner exchanges and international pressure Featuring Shaun Pinner, former British-Ukrainian Marine and Mariupol defender, alongside journalist and commentator Chris Sampson in Kyiv. Subscribe for frontline reporting, uncensored discussion and real-time perspectives from inside Ukraine. Thank you It’s Time 🇺🇦, Richard, Sheryl, PaulM, Laura K, and many others for tuning into our live video with Chris Sampson & myself! Join us for our next live video in the app. on Friday. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shaunpinner.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 42m
  7. THE KREMLIN'S BIGGEST PROBLEM NOW | Voices From The Front & The Wire Tap

    May 17

    THE KREMLIN'S BIGGEST PROBLEM NOW | Voices From The Front & The Wire Tap

    🎙️In this episode of Voices From The Front & The Wire Tap, Shaun Pinner and Chris Sampson, we break down the growing reality that the war in Ukraine is not slowing down, it’s escalating. Using frontline experience, on-the-ground observations from Dnipro & Kyiv, and analysis of recent Russian strikes, we discuss why claims of an imminent peace deal or Putin is considering quitting, are detached from the reality Ukrainians are living every day. The discussion covers the increasing scale of Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, including strikes on civilian infrastructure, apartment blocks, transport hubs, and even a UN convoy despite prior warnings being given to Russia. Shaun describes hearing a Shahed drone fly directly over his garden in Dnipro while mowing the lawn, highlighting how ordinary life and war now overlap constantly for civilians living inside Ukraine. The episode also examines Russia’s growing terror campaign against civilians, Ukraine’s expanding long-range drone strikes inside Russia, and how the battlefield has evolved into a deeply asymmetric war driven by drone innovation, AI, and hybrid warfare. The pair discuss Russia’s Victory Day parade, Ukrainian strikes disrupting Russian infrastructure ahead of it, and why Putin’s inability to achieve his original objectives leaves him politically unable to stop the war. Other topics include: * Russian propaganda and coordinated bot attacks targeting Ukrainian accounts online * The psychological impact of constant air raids and drone warfare on civilians and children * Ukraine’s growing military innovation and defensive capabilities * Concerns surrounding Belarus and the possibility of a northern front * Russia’s use of mines, booby traps, and attacks on civilians * International responses to the war, including criticism of the UN and debate surrounding US policy toward Ukraine and Russia * Shaun’s landmark UK court case against the Russian Federation and the broader push for accountability, international tribunals, and war crimes investigations From frontline realities to geopolitical analysis, this episode offers an unfiltered look at a war that continues to evolve far beyond the trenches, and why many inside Ukraine believe the conflict is entering an even more dangerous phase. 🇺🇦 Thank you It’s Time 🇺🇦, Sheryl, PaulM, Laurel Fairchild, Bob Fleischman, and many others for tuning into my live video, Join us again next week. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shaunpinner.substack.com/subscribe

    2h 1m
  8. RAINING ON PUTIN'S PARADE | Voices from the Front & The Wire Tap

    May 10

    RAINING ON PUTIN'S PARADE | Voices from the Front & The Wire Tap

    🎙️Ukraine’s war is no longer confined to the frontline. In this explosive episode of Voices from the Front, Shaun Pinner and Chris, The Wire Tap, break down how Ukraine is now putting unprecedented pressure on Russia ahead of Putin’s Victory Day Parade, with drone strikes, airport shutdowns, burning oil infrastructure, and Moscow scrambling air defences across the country. From Rostov-on-Don to Crimea, we examine how the battlefield has shifted and why Russia’s carefully staged image of strength is beginning to crack. Our regular chat each Friday. Recorded from Ukraine during ongoing air raid alerts, “Raining on Putin’s Parade” dives deep into the reality behind Russia’s so-called ceasefire, escalating civilian attacks, and the growing belief inside Ukraine that the momentum of the war is changing. I reflect on returning from Canada to a country still under drone and missile attack, while also discussing how Ukrainian innovation, from FPV drones to laser air defence systems, is reshaping modern warfare itself. The episode also tackles one of the most controversial topics in the war: the Western media’s repeated misuse of the words “mercenary” and “foreign fighter” when describing international volunteers serving in Ukraine’s armed forces. Chris & Myself, a former British Army soldier turned Ukrainian Marine and Mariupol defender, explains why these labels are not only legally inaccurate under the Geneva Conventions, but can actively endanger prisoners of war and feed Russian propaganda narratives. We discuss: * Ukraine’s strikes deep inside Russia * Moscow airport shutdowns and oil depot attacks * Putin’s Victory Day Parade and Kremlin paranoia * Why Ukraine avoided symbolic attacks on Red Square * Russia’s escalating attacks on civilians in Kherson, Sumy and Kramatorsk * The reality of living in Dnipro during the war * Drone warfare, laser weapons and the future battlefield * POWs still held by Russia after four years * Why the war may ultimately be decided economically and politically, not militarily This is frontline analysis from inside Ukraine, no studio spin, no recycled talking points, just raw discussion from people living through the war every day. Thank you Jennifer Wells, Lynn Thigpen 🇺🇦, Chris, Martin Zeilig, Cris Palomino and many others for tuning into our live video chat. Join us for my next week for our next live video update. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shaunpinner.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 48m
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🎙️ Voices from the Front | War Stories, Survival & Truth from Ukraine. A raw, unfiltered podcast exploring survival in war, and survival in life. Hosted by Shaun Pinner, British Army veteran, Ukrainian Marine, Mariupol defender, and former prisoner of war, the series delivers firsthand frontline stories from Ukraine and beyond, far from the safety of studio analysis. shaunpinner.substack.com

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