WarGuy: From Afghanistan to America (My Story + Why This Podcast Exists)

In the first episode of WarGuy, Ahmad Shah Mohibi (WarGuy)—introduces the purpose of this podcast and the story behind the name. This isn’t a political show. Shah already speaks publicly when needed, but WarGuy is different: it’s personal.

He talks about growing up in Afghanistan through war and instability, losing family members, and carrying that reality into every decision he’s made since. He also introduces his memoir, WarGuy, written over years in pieces—notes, notebooks, and drafts—until it became a full record of his life. He explains why he made the book widely accessible: the goal isn’t profit. It’s impact, truth, and giving people a real window into what war lo ...