The Voices of War

The Voices of War

A podcast with a simple vision—scratching below the simple narratives of war

About The Voices of War Podcast

The Voices of War is guided by a simple vision—to scratch beneath the surface and challenge the simplistic narratives that so often surround conflict.

Hosted by me, Vedran ‘Maz’ Maslic—a former refugee and military intelligence officer—this podcast brings you raw, unfiltered conversations with people whose lives have been shaped by war. Refugees, soldiers, negotiators, academics, development workers, peacebuilders, dissidents, and storytellers—they each bring a piece of the puzzle.

Together, we explore what war really means:

  • How trauma, moral injury, and memory shape those who fight and those who flee

  • How strategy, ideology, and power collide in battlefields and backrooms

  • How civilians endure, resist, and rebuild in the long shadow of violence

  • And how peace isn’t just the absence of war, but the presence of justice, dignity, and understanding

Ultimately, I want to make it lucid that neither war nor peace is a foregone conclusion. Both are products of the choices we make, the stories we tell, and the systems we uphold. If we’re to find meaningful, ethical answers to our most pressing challenges, we need to listen—deeply and honestly—to those who’ve walked through war.

That’s what The Voices of War is all about.

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⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ War through a different lens

Maz has created a though provoking look at war. The cross section of guests each bring their own unique insights into war. The guests are balanced from victims to bystanders to active participants. Maz has a calm questioning technique which puts the guest at ease and seemingly wanting to say more about their experience and take on war. A refuge from Bosnia's civil war, Maz brings a knowledge of war to the interviews that brings out the best and helps you, the listener, gain a different perspective. War is not glory.

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Great listen for vets and civilians

It's a giant subject but in each episode Maz makes it feel like a fireside chat in the pub. I love the way he gives the guests space and with such a great lineup of guests the results are definitely worth a listen and, for many, a re-listen.

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️  Insightful and interesting

Definitely worth listening to. Maz has a wealth of knowledge and these podcasts are very well put together and presented beautifully.

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Excellent

Through provoking topics and guests covering all aspects of conflict. For anyone with even a passing interest in the human impacts of war, this podcast is worth the listen.

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Love this podcast!

Maz's work on this podcast is excellent. The topics and the people he interviews are always thought provoking and very confronting. Regardless of what your thoughts are on war, this is a podcast which needs to be on everyone's list.

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Considered and thought provoking

Highly recommend this podcast. Maz and his guests deep-dive into experiences of war through a variety of lenses - social, historical, political, psychological and more. Maz asks considered questions and leads the discussion in a thought provoking manner. One of the top new warfare related podcasts on offer!

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Insightful and sobering

Great host with interesting guests, covering topics that are so often hidden from the public domain. Sobering insights that should make us ashamed for viewing the cost of life so cheaply.

Listen The Voices of War

Available on a range of popular platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Spotify, Amazon Music, Samsung Podcast App, and Podchaser, this thought-provoking podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in the impact of war on individuals and society as a whole.
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