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WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk
The World War II podcast with comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland. We Have Ways of Making You Talk dives deep into WWII history, exploring key battles, forgotten front lines, and incredible untold stories. Whether you're fascinated by the Battle of Britain, the D-Day landings, or the Eastern Front, this show offers a rich, detailed look at the war that shaped the modern world. Al and James bring a unique blend of expert knowledge and humour, discussing everything from the Third…
Episodes
- WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk
The Visionaries: Picking Up The Pieces (Part 1)
When did America enter WW1? In what ways were The Treaty of Versailles and Wilson's 14 Points For Peace flawed? Why is this period of history important today?…
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How To Survive The Siberian Gulags
As a part of our continuing effort to commemorate the incredible global story of WW2, we present our ongoing ‘Family Stories’ series. This series tells YOUR…
- WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk
Belfast, Bunkers, and Vichy Show Trials
Why did the Germans expend so much to defend the Norwegian coast? What does the engine room of HMS Belfast have in common with abstract art? How did Vichy show…
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Japan's Road To War: Countdown To Infamy (Part 4)
What did military planners in Japan think was the best way to attack The United States? How did the war in Europe influence policy in both America and Japan?…
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Japan's Road To War: Honne & Tatemae (Part 3)
What is Honne and Tatemae in Japanese culture? How did Honne and Tatemae possibly contribute to the slide into war? When was the deadline set for peaceful…
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Japan's Road To War: Power Behind The Throne (Part 2)
Why did Yōsuke Matsuoko want war with the Western Allies? How did Japanese military planners contribute to aggressive imperial expansion? What did wider events…
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Japan's Road To War: Empire Of The Rising Sun (Part 1)
Why did Japan enter WW2? How did Japanese expansion in China lead to a deteriorating economy? When did Japan attack Pearl Harbor? Join Al Murray and James…
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Audie Murphy: Germany (Part 4)
How did Audie Murphy win his Medal of Honor? What did Audie Murphy do after WW2? When was the end of WW2 for the Allies? Join Al Murray and James Holland for…
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Audie Murphy: Rome & France (Part 3)
When was Operation Dragoon? How many times did Audie Murphy get injured? What happened to the rest of Audie's friends? Join Al Murray and James Holland for…
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Audie Murphy: The Cave & Anzio (Part 2)
What happened to Allied attacks at Anzio? How did Audie Murphy spend his time in Naples? When was Rome captured by the Allies in WW2? Join Al Murray and James…
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Audie Murphy: Sicily & Salerno (Part 1)
Why did Audie Murphy join the Army in WW2? When did US troops fight against Axis forces for the first time? How old was Audie Murphy when he enlisted to serve…
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The Channel Dash: Out The Frying Pan (Part 4)
How did attacks by British MTBs fail to sink any of the enemy fleet? When was Churchill informed of British failures to stop the Kriegsmarine from escaping?…
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The Channel Dash: The Battle of The Narrow Seas (Part 3)
Why were Swordfish pilots sent outnumbered against the heavily guarded German capital ships? What happened with the land based artillery manned by army units…
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The Channel Dash: Hide & Seek (Part 2)
Why did it take British commanders so long to act once the German ships left Brest? How did local conditions help the German escape? What plans did British…
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The Channel Dash: Operation Cerberus vs Operation Fuller (Part 1)
Why did Hitler decide to move his ships from Occupied France? How did German commanders plan to get past formidable Royal Navy and RAF defences? What…
- WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk
The Magician Who Missed the Boat
As a part of our continuing effort to commemorate the incredible global story of WW2, we present our ongoing ‘Family Stories’ series. This series tells YOUR…
- WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk
Books, Balls, and Bismarck
How do you explain WW2 to a 10 year old? Did Hitler only have one ball? What are some of Jim and Al's top book recommendations for WW2? Join Al Murray and…
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Warbirds of Liberty: The Fantastic Fighting 4th - A Thousand Destroyed (Part 4)
How did The Fourth Fighter Group contribute to D-Day in 1944? Why did The Fourth Fighter Group keeping flying till the last days of the war? What happened to…
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Warbirds of Liberty: The Fantastic Fighting 4th - The Blakesleewaffe (Part 3)
Who was responsible for The Fourth Fighter Group getting equipped with long-range P-51 Mustangs? What did the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine do for the Mustang…
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Warbirds of Liberty: The Fantastic Fighting 4th - Transition (Part 2)
What made American pilots want to fight in WW2 before Pearl Harbor? When did The United States of America join WW2? How did Eagle Squadron pilots transfer to…
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Warbirds of Liberty: The Fantastic Fighting 4th - The Eagle Squadrons (Part 1)
Why did American pilots fight for Britain before the US entered WW2? When were the American 'Eagle Squadrons' formed in the UK? How did Don Blakeslee rise to…
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Sink The Bismarck! Legacy (Part 4)
What did the Bismarck sinking mean for Hitler's naval plans? When were the wrecks of Hood and Bismarck discovered? Why does the rapid sinking of HMS Hood still…
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Sink The Bismarck! Sink The Bismarck (Part 3)
When was the Bismarck sunk? How did British destroyers contribute to the sinking of the Bismarck? Why did Bismarck take so much damage in order to sink? Join…
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Sink The Bismarck! Stringbags vs Bismarck (Part 2)
What resources did the British deploy to hunt the Bismarck? How did British air power contribute to the sinking of the Bismarck? When did Bismarck get attacked…
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Sink The Bismarck! Pursuit (Part 1)
How did the Bismarck try to escape after sinking HMS Hood? Why was the Bismarck so hard to find in the Atlantic? When would Bismarck be safe from Royal Navy…
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Polish Heroism At Monte Cassino
As a part of our continuing effort to commemorate the incredible global story of WW2, we present our ongoing ‘Family Stories’ series. This series tells YOUR…
- WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk
Atlantic Crossings, French Morale, & American Inaugurations
Why do ships and planes paint their interiors green? How did the cold winters of the 1940s lead to the Fall of France? How did FDR break convention with his…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkHow To Remember The Holocaust
Why should people remember the Holocaust? When did people start to commemorate the Holocaust? How do different countries around the world engage with Holocaust…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkHood vs Bismarck: Battle of the Denmark Strait (Part 4)
When did Hood and Bismarck begin firing at each other? Why did the battle end so quickly? How fast did the result of the battle spread across the world? Join…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkHood vs Bismarck: The Mighty Hood (Part 3)
Why was HMS Hood considered the peak of British sea power? Who was the commander of HMS Hood during The Battle of the Denmark Strait? When was HMS Hood built?…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkHood vs Bismarck: Passage (Part 2)
Why was the Battleship Bismarck so feared? How well prepared were the British to fight the Bismarck? Is the Bismarck overrated? Join James Holland and Al…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkHood vs Bismarck: The Chase (Part 1)
Why was Bismarck such a threat to British sea power? Who was the commander of the Bismarck task force? When was Operation Rheinübung? Join James Holland and Al…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkSwordfish, Stalingrad, & Uniting Nations
Why did the Soviets bring a brass band to Finland? What is the significance of the Arcadia Conference in WW2? When was Operation Bodenplatte? Join James…
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How To Commemorate WW2
Why is remembrance still important now? Were Germans the 'bad guys' in WW2? What do relatives think of Montgomery and his legacy now? Join James Holland and Al…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWhat Did My Family Do In WW2?
Did my family fight in WW2? What did people do at home during WW2? What was life like in WW2? Join James Holland and Al Murray as they explore the fascinating…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkA Blackmarket Christmas
As a part of our continuing effort to commemorate the incredible global story of WW2, we present our ongoing ‘Family Stories’ series. This series tells YOUR…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkArctic Patrol: Stringbags (Part 4)
What happened to the Fairey Swordfish after Taranto? What was life like on the Arctic Convoys? How did aircrew cope with the polar conditions in an open…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkThe Battle Of Taranto Ends: Stringbags (Episode 3)
How many Italian ships were damaged or destroyed during the Taranto raid? Why did the British cancel the second day of attacks for Operation Judgement? When…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkThe Battle Of Taranto Begins: Stringbags (Part 2)
What happened in the Battle Of Taranto? Did the raid on Taranto catch the Italian defenders by surprise? How many Swordfish attacked the Italian fleet…
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How the Navy Learned to Fly: Stringbags (Part 1)
How did naval aviation develop out of The First World War? Why was the Fairey Swordfish so good? What is the nickname of a Fairey Swordfish? Join James Holland…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkAtlantic War: The Loss Of Three Aces (Part 6)
How did destroyers and escort groups protect convoys from U-Boat attack? When did convoy HX112 encounter the U-Boat 'Wolfpack' of Kretschmer and Schepke? What…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkAtlantic War: The Turning Point (Part 5)
How did the British government overhaul the port system to process convoys? What is a corvette? Why was life on an Atlantic convoy so dangerous? Join James…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkIntroducing: The Rest Is Science
Forget what you think you know about reality. The Rest Is Science is a mind-bending new show from Goalhanger that tears down familiar ideas… time, randomness…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkAtlantic War: Papering Over The Cracks (Part 4)
What was so important about Cyril Thompson and the British Shipbuilding Commission in the USA? When was the first Liberty ship made? How did Hitler and the…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkAtlantic War: The Happy Time (Part 3)
Why was this period known as 'The Happy Time' for Germany's U-Boats? How much merchant tonnage did the Allies lose to Nazi U-Boat aces? Has the impact of…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWar Under The Waves
How did submariners survive for weeks at a time at sea on patrol? Were there any perks to joining the submarine service? Why did so many submariners in WW2…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkAtlantic War: Norwegian Interlude (Part 2)
Why was Norway attacked in WW2? Why might the Norwegian Campaign be considered a success at sea for the Allies? What was the result of The Fall Of Norway and…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkAtlantic War: No Phoney War At Sea (Part 1)
Why is the battle of the Atlantic so crucial to the Allied war effort in WW2? How did Prien manage to sink Royal Oak in Scapa Flow? When did the civilian…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkThe Siege Of Malta: Operation Pedestal (Part 6)
Why is Operation Pedestal such an important event in WW2? How many ships in the convoy were sunk by Axis forces? What happened to the tanker, the Ohio? Join…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkThe Siege Of Malta: Starving (Part 5)
When did Lord Gort and Sir Keith Park arrive on Fortress Malta? How many calories did people on Malta have each day for survival? What made George Screwball…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkThe Siege Of Malta: The Most Bombed Place On Earth (Part 4)
Why did King George VI award Malta the George Cross? How did the 'Target Date' of starvation and surrender affect morale on the island? Were the Anti-Aircraft…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkThe Siege Of Malta: Spitfire (Part 3)
Why was the arrival of RAF Spitfires so important to Malta's defence? How did the Fall Of Singapore impact the situation in Malta? Was the British leadership…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkThe Siege Of Malta: Britain's Submarine Ace (Part 2)
Why was Malta such a threat to Nazi plans? What made HMS Upholder the most successful British submarine of WW2? How did British submarines disrupt Axis…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkThe Siege Of Malta: Fortress Malta (Part 1)
Why was Malta attacked in WW2? Where in the world is Malta? How did the British fail to build up Malta's defences before Italy entered the war on Nazi…
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WW2 British Tank Myths
What made British tank steel so superior? Why do people think British tanks were so bad in WW2? How was the Centurion the peak of British tank engineering?…
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Death In The Mountains: Warning From History
What happened after the war to the communities around Monte Sole? Why did SS troops execute civilians, including women and children? How did survivors try to…
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Death In The Mountains: Massacre At Monte Sole
How did the SS units fight back against the Italian partisan brigades? When was the Marzabotto massacre? What happened to the leaders of the Stella Rossa, and…
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Death In The Mountains: Italy's Robin Hood
Where is Monte Sole in Italy? Why was the Stella Rossa such a successful partisan group? What resistance did Italians engage in to fight Nazi Germany? Join…
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Spy Family
As a part of our continuing effort to commemorate the incredible global story of WW2, we present our ongoing ‘Family Stories’ series. This series tells YOUR…
- WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk
Bader, Berets, & Apache Helicopters
Did Daphne du Maurier design the paratroopers' maroon beret? Why was the defence of Malta so poor? What do the Army Air Corps do? Join James Holland and Al…