he articulates this so well, can tell he's done a lot of introspection. "even evil can have charisma", "you're not evil full time, later in the day you can be a good friend", so interesting

This is remarkable, he takes complete responsibility for his actions and has clearly changed for real. Impressive story, impressive person.

The amount of self-reflection in this video is outstanding. Philip is incredibly self-aware.

"Is it alright for me to be loved again?" POWERFUL. This man gives me hope for humanity. What an impressive and refreshing story!

I love how he combines taking responsibility with an appreciation of the power of the conditions that radicalise a person. 'If I had had this help I wouldn't have radicalised myself'.

😮 He went from German to German/Geordie in seconds! Weird!

His accent is fascinating… he switched to German when he talks about life in Germany and then back to Geordie when he recalls Newcastle!

My father is a white supremacist Skinhead, and it's really interesting to hear this man's perspective on what it's like to be in a group like that. I was always around to hear so much of the horrible things my dad would say, and I'm sure he was censoring himself around us kids so I can't imagine what he was saying in private. What this man said about your entire life being taken up by hate is absolutely true. I'm glad I didn't grow into an adult who shares his beliefs, but they definitely poisoned me as a child. It's a horrible, hateful mindset that really makes your life miserable.

Love it when people turn their lives around. Takes a lot of courage.

Crazy how he switches from sounding very German to very Geordie

I was in a neo Nazi group from age 18-26, he’s 100% right. It feels like a family. I spent Christmas and thanksgiving with them, a bunch of us went to another members college graduation, we all just hung out and spent time together half of the time. Evil isn’t always evil but we were always politicking. We could be having a family bbq with kids and wives around and in the meantime somebody fucked up so we’re in the garage handling it. And then when you decide you don’t want to be part of it anymore because you’ve been basically lying to yourself and everyone around you just to fit in: you find out how conditional all of these relationships you’ve built over the years really is

Poor lad, no one deserves to be forced to live in Newcastle

I love how his Geordie twang still comes through when he is speaking in English. Also how he has turned everything around. Gan on bonny lad!

This is exactly why bullying should be taken seriously.

Found this really interesting. I was also in a similar movement but in the UK. I got into it later, in my late twenties and being a woman approached this differently, but I remember waking up everyday full of hate. It was a relief to leave this life behind. Others are trying to keep me there through bullying and gang stalking but I refuse to be bullied after turning my life around. Now they can wake up full of hate everyday. I wake up free and spend my days trying to help others. This guy has courage and he has turned his life around. Good for him.

For the people who wanna know: when speaking German, Phillip got a quite heavy northern accent. Thats probably why his German accent doesn't really sound "standard".

Never leave anybody behind. I love that. What struck me about Philip is that he feels things so intensely, whether it be when he was younger and angry at the world, or even in prison as an adult so angry at himself. He has done so much work on himself and, as a result, definitely deserves the life he has now.

My Dad had a similar experience. When he was 7 he was shipped from Scotland to Japan, without his parents, to live with relatives. After 4 years he was sent back. To this day he still talks about the negative impact it had on him.

Big respect to this man …..you can apply his experience to any form of extremism….gang culture, Islamic terrorist…any form I hope others watch this and understand that hate is hate …and there is no future in it

As someone who is half German. I used to also get a lot of racial abuse as a child, and I always wondered if they saw the irony in using 'Nazi' as a racial slur.

What a journey Philip has taken, and it seems clear when children are cruel and bully their schoolmates the anger begins to build, then parents who don't engage emotionally add the kindling, then the meeting up with other disenfranchised teens become the spark that starts the 🔥. I also agree with Philip how important it is to get to know people from different cultures and backgrounds, it teaches you diversity and empathy. It is a relief and appreciation that Philip has taught himself how to feel with his soul not his ego, may the rest of his life be full of kindness and love.

Im not placing blame anywhere, but a good childhood doesn't necessarily equate to responsible parents. I think the moment his parents found a swastika in his room, they had an obligation to educate him on the significance of associating with such a symbol. Simply hiding it and staying quiet about it significantly undermines the danger of continuing down that path.

Man. I allmost cried of ur story. Me as an exNazi knows exactly that ur speaking 100%right! Live life and stop the HATE!! Thanks man

Wow, so powerful. Takes extraordinary courage to leave a group that “held” you. To be so self aware and hold yourself accountable is incredible. It was so interesting to hear how easy it can be for a young lad to be radicalised. Well done mate, wish you a good life with love

This video randomly appeared on my feed but I’m so glad I watched it. Phillip, I hope you read everybody’s comments on here. I know you have remorse about the lives you destroyed, that is very apparent. You talking so candidly and honestly may help to save future lives . You definitely deserve to be loved, admired and respected. I wish you all the best for your future.

It's amazing how much the geordie accent came through more as the interview went on... awesome interview!

Really interesting - you've come a long way and it's a hopeful story to see someone turn themselves around. BTW, I love the way the Geordie accent slips in every now and again to his English.

It's great that he is speaking about this.. hopefully young people will listen.. hate is no way to live..

Once a Geordie, always a Geordie. Seems like he has truly changed his life around for the better and for others. He should be proud of himself!

stoked you were able to rebound from this season of your life. You got this man!

What a story, what a human. I want to give him a hug and thank him for his hard work and how he took responsibility for what he did. He deserve all the love and all the support ❤

I found this so Interesting.. How do you lose this hatred??? And hearing his accent go from German to Geordie was just brilliant 😃

Wow 😢 amazing story … what a story of how someone no matter their past can choose to change . We all have the power to choose hate or goodness kindness or evil and he has inspired me to believe in the power of goodness in everyone no matter how far down a rabbit hole you have gone. Peace and blessings to him.

It's so wild to me that his parents knew and thought it was just a phase. My parents would have absolutely demolished me

considering what this man was involved in, his turn around and his honesty and willingness to be vulnerable is both inspiring and commendable. This is a man who has the skill and the power to help many people from a similar background looking to be liberated. Peace and heavenly Blessings

An incredible watch. Thank you. Oh, that German/Geordie accent is brilliant too!

Way to go Philip! Congratulations for turning your life around. As you correctly said, realising their mistakes and asking for help is a super power. You had it and used it. Great story

So much harm can be avoided if parents actually talk with and appreciate their children, especially in their teens.

I had a friend who was part of a neo-nazi group in a small rural town in Germany when we went to school together. We were friends before and he sorta "grew" into that, so I always had some contact with him before AND after, but then I moved away to go to uni. Some years later I met him again at a side job I was doing, and he told me that not only had he left behind his little gang, he was actually an active speaker against racism in general, neo-nazis and their organization in particular and very politically active in left-wing circles. We lost touch again after that, but last I heard he's working for an insurance company now and is still politically active the same way as before. From what he told me it was exactly that kind of tribalism, that sense of belonging, that dragged him in and held him there when he was younger. So yeah, it's the lost, the ignored and the forgotten that flock to such movements, and you can absolutely understand why, and why they become so attractive. They really give you a feeling of purpose and direction, even if it's a horrid one. That's the danger of such groups, and of parties like AfD who got the same direction.

Really good interview and interesting to hear from a different perspective. Racism/Hatred is definitely learned. When I was younger my best friends were these two White Brothers, who lived up the road from me. My Mum got on with their Mum etc etc etc. One day I went around to their house, so we could 'play out' (as we called it) and one of the Brothers opened the door and said " I'm sorry but we are not allowed to play with you anymore". I did'nt understand, so I went home and told my Mum, who clearly understood what was going on. Anyway, it turns out that their Mum had a new Boyfriend...... the Leader (or Second) of the National Front. The two Brothers went on to join the BNP. Like I said, Racism/Hatred is definitely learned.

What a fascinating interview! It’s easy to hate people with views like his used to be, but if anything it just makes it all the more impressive that he can turn his life and his beliefs. Very proud of him.

extremely interesting, such a chance to have someone such aware and honest about it to be brave enough to share that story.

As a guy who comes from an English and Polish background in England and grew up during the 90's, 38 year old Pete wants to think he'd have befriended this kid and hopefully mitigated what he'd have to become. Unfortunately, given the upbringing I had, I was taught to dislike and distrust the Germans and Russians. My childhood was rife with maybe not hatred but a deep resentment for both nations. I'd be a hypocrite to say I'd have risen above it because I damn well wouldn't because hatred taught early carries through. It's not until you're an adult and see through the bollocks and actually meet the present day people that you realise hate isn't worth the bother. My hat goes off to Phillip for realising there's another way.

These are my favorite kind of stories. It shows that people CAN change.

What an amazing personality! Ultra intelligent person, fascinating turn over! I have a zero interest in neo naz stuff i, I found the video randomly, however, this is one of the most inspiring life stories I've seen. When he said that he covered the mirror, because he hated himself and seeing his own face, it brought me to tears. Whatever the reason, he's true inspiration and hope that people can change and people can go on, and be happy. Me personally, I was at the edge of suicide (for completely different reasons) and I know what it is. Blessings to his family and all the best to his wonderful genuine soul.

This took a lot of courage to put out there and I'm so glad he's managed to turn his life around! Well done sir!

When he said “it’s a superpower to ask for help” I got full body goosebumps

These interviews are awesome. I blocked Lad Bible on FB years ago because I felt their content was puerile and sexist. They've changed so much over the past few years. Great work.

He shows the process of a group identification with a criminal gang, the eventual disenchantment, the painful separation and the road to rehabilitation. I’m sure his interviews and other actions are a way that he attempts to do his penance. I appreciated him, sharing his story with honesty, and also the hope he engenders by offering himself as a model of recovery and rehabilitation

When he says he woke up hating and he hung around people that were also hate filled is EXACTLY how I felt as a southern Baptist Christian. The moment I left the religion, I was free of hate filled judgement of others. How else could I believe someone deserved hell unless I really hated them? It’s disgusting.

I've been watching Philip's videos in German on and off over the years but never knew he could speak English this well, let alone had a detectable Geordie accent when he's speaking it lol. He's doing some great work for deradicalisation

Du bist ein absolutes Vorbild! Großartig! Weiter so!

The combination of the German and Geordie accent is something to behold! Glad he turned it around. 😊

Thank you for sharing your story! Still time to go forth and do better.

One thing I like is how he takes accountability for his actions and does lay blame on other people or factors.

What an interview. Well done 👏

he is the perfect example of what a kid can become because of the misinformation that he was fed. if you are taught all your life that you are superior to other people, there is no suprise they would grow up a fascist.

Happy for the guy. He holds himself accountable and regrets how he was living. Even admitted he knew he was in the wrong. Takes alot to take mental stock and go back and say " i was the asshole in this situation, i wasnt the good guy" not many people have the capacity to do that. We all want to belive what we are doing and what we belive is right.

Watched a few German videos of him. Really interesting story. Good to see that people can leave all their hate behind.

This was an incredible interview

Vielen Dank fur Ihre Erlichtkeit und Aufklarung zu dieser hasserfulten Bewegung. Es Gibt so viele junge, turbulente und leicht zu beeinflussende kinder auf dieser welt. Du, mein freund, bis ein Luechtfeuer, das so vielen Helen kann,aus der dunkelheit herauszukommen. I was called a Nazi when I was in school and had no idea what it even was until my teen years. Sending you love peace and joy from a German/Auzie sister. See ya mate 🇦🇺

His accent is first class. I wanna listen to an audiobook of a Geordie/German

The way he talks about how difficult change is because it is impeded from both sides is very clear and true. The group that you're leaving and the "norm" to where you're going back are both opposing you without listening and that is the reality of all sections of society and of the groups that oppose it. That is the mechanism why it is way easier to leave the research field instead of changing the research field, to leave the scientific field instead of changing the scientific field, to leave the education field instead of changing the education field, to leave a corporate instead of changing a corporate, and in general to leave unhealthy activities, groups and relationships instead of changing them for better. Zero sum games are the norm of our cultures and of our economies and the result of it is the formation of distorted beliefs around which the lost and wounded gathers to perpetrate the trauma that made them lost and wounded in the first place. It is absolutely difficult to understand and make space for hurt and unaware people but letting them fall off and pointing fingers at their monstrosity will only make everything worse. If those neo nazi groups are so appealing to some it is because although they're full of shit they also have some fair points on the dysfunctions of society and denying them just because it's the nazis who are making those known won't be of use to anybody even if it feeds the economy.

What a fascinating accent - still Geordie but with a German flavour ❤ Lovely to listen to 🙏🏽

That German/Geordie mix is brilliant, German mostly then the random Geordie, 5:42 & 7:56 😂👍

Very poignant and moving. What a journey he's been on. Huge respect for turning his life around in such a way. Inspiring.

As uncomfortable and difficult as conversations like these are in order to put an end to a harmful movement you need to try to understand the people in the movement and what led them in that direction. I'm glad he explained why he ended up that way without making excuses he held himself responsible

I know a guy who got ensnared in hate groups when we were teenagers. That stuff ended when he dropped acid a couple of times. He had an epiphany, started getting all his hate tattoos covered and is now a mega chill tattoo artist

Love this. Although not this extreme, I grew up in an extremely racist right wing, ultra legalistic & religious environment. I was so hateful and racist- because that’s what I was taught. I didn’t know any different, everyone around me was like that. I thank God that I got the opportunity to meet people different from me, to be surrounded by people of different races, religions, cultures and views and slowly over time unlearned the hateful things I had been taught and learned compassion, empathy, the importance of diversity, inclusion and acceptance.

This was so great and insightful. I've always wondered how do we speak with people in this movement? And he really nailed down how they are feeling, which in turn makes me adjust my approach. So wonderful that he is on the other side of this hate and I'm so glad he's having a life worth living now that he's left.

Ah, I remember watching a doc on VICE about this particular MC he was in and the president at the time. What an amazing change. I'm glad he turned his life around.

Met this guy 3 days ago while he was speaking in my home town, great down to earth person, also very inspiring.

I was a juvenile public defender for a time. American gangs recruit the same way, albeit by focusing more on the poor and fatherless. Disaffected, angry kids are prime targets. My job became tiring to get them past their stupid behavior so maybe they could turn things around before paying a lifelong price - or worse.

This man is unbelievable and his insight and reflection is invaluable. I'm so thankful he spoke out and shared his experience.

Wow. What a journey. I am so impressed. Wish all the best on this man.

Ten min in and I already love this dude. Just seems so honest. Great interview 🤍

I can't imagine hating all day every day, what a truly terrible waste of life. Ironically it must have a detrimental impact on a body when somebody hates all the time, it reflects in on itself.

he keeps making sure hes saying the right words and said he doesnt speak english as good as he did when they moved there when he was a kid but he actually speaks completely fluently. good to see he completely changed his life around

He still has a geordie accent. Comes through on some words he says. Glad you turned it around mate!

I'm not imagining Hitler giving his speeches as a Geordie. Ein Reich Pet

The level of bullying and dehumanising in British schools is truly unbelievable.

"To be born good, or to overcome your evil nature through great effort?” ~ Paarthurnax, Skyrim.

I'm mostly amazed at his grasp of the English language. It's clear this guy has completely changed his ways.

Thanks for sharing! Very insightful 👏

Imagine the parents thinking being a nazi is a phase 😭

Appreciate the honesty, u can tell he was completely transparent. I'm happy that he broke away from that life & that his getting married. Congratulations

Very impactful story. And that accent is a masterpiece, so interesting.

He has got the best accent I have ever heard. He seamlessly went from German to Geordie in each sentence haha.

Thanks for sharing your perspective.

Well done mate !

Yo, his accent shift when he said Newcastle is amazing!

What an intelligent, articulate and erudite chap. I hope he inspires a lot of young men to get help and stop hating. Share the love. ❤

He has insightful lessons and experiences to share with us. Just discussing about Nazis feels a bit more controversial in some aspects.

What a fascinating man and story. Gives me hope for humanity to be honest. Thanks for sharing both LabBible and Philip. Amazing.

Anything that fosters hate is failure out the gate. So glad the man woke up. The earth gets a little better one person at a time.

"All extremists say: we are the victims, we only fight back." - important words to remember.

god bless ya mate , turning your life around is huge ,

Congrats Phillip on your enlightened achievement. My parents settled in Luebeck after WW2 and I have been there many times. I still have family in the area. I digress, it must have been hard to let go of all the hate and live again but you did. Congrats for your upcoming wedding and may you have a wonderful life full of joy. You had a remarkable journey. My dad use to say some stupid shit in German regarding race and ethnic groups. At times, I wanted someone who understood what he was saying and punch him. It was embarrassing to me. You are very courageous for doing this interview.

Thank you Philip. This was a very honest interview. Best of luck for your future.

Comes across really humble and kind, which is incredible given his past. Even when doubting his choice of words, which were always correct - more eloquent than a lot of English people... Plus the strangest constant fluctuation between German and Geordie. 😂