The History Podcast Two Nottingham Lads: 1. From One Nottingham Man to Another
Dec 24, 2025
In the midst of war-torn Donetsk, two Nottingham natives find themselves on opposite sides of a conflict. A chilling video of a prisoner interrogation reveals their contrasting paths. One, a journalist with a pro-Russian stance, captures the turmoil, while the other fights for Ukraine, driven by a sense of justice. The discussion delves into their motivations, the impact of geopolitical events, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding media in wartime. This personal story intertwines with broader themes of identity and propaganda.
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Prison Interview That Went Global
- Graham Phillips films a captive Aiden Aslin in Donetsk while Aiden is handcuffed and bruised.
- The 44-minute video mixes interrogation, accusations, and a menacing atmosphere that spreads widely online.
When Reporting Crosses Into Propaganda
- Publishing an interview with a prisoner of war raises Geneva Convention and war-crime questions.
- The video blurred lines between reporting and propaganda, exposing new-media risks in modern conflicts.
From Lifestyle Blogger To Frontline Reporter
- Graham arrived in Kiev as a lifestyle writer and turned into a front-line reporter after Euromaidan.
- His Brit in Ukraine blog shifted from culture pieces to denunciations of the revolution and its participants.