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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 TalkJack Stein
Next up in our Christmas specials series is chef and author Jack Stein, who talks about life on the home front and the complexities of rationing during the…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkBen Willbond
In the next of our Christmas series specials, Ghosts and Horrible Histories star Ben Willbond talks about growing up in the cadets and how his passion for…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkJames May
For this year's Christmas series, Al and James are inviting famous fans onto the podcast to chew the cud about the Second World War. Top Gear and The Grand…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkSophie Raworth
On today's Christmas special, BBC Newscaster Sophie Raworth tells Al and James about her grandfather's role as a home-front doctor in the Second World War and…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkDermot O'Leary
This year, Al and James are inviting famous fans onto the podcast to chew the cud about the Second World War. Today, TV presenter and broadcaster Dermot…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkUSA: We Have Ways - A Standing Start
How did the US Military become the powerhouse it is today? John C. McCManus talks about the political decisions that caused the US Army to expand massively in…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkSir Richard Fairey
Former race car driver and broadcaster Tiff Needell speaks to Al and James about his great uncle Sir Richard Fairey - the experimental aircraft engineer. A…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkCommand - Live at The National Army Museum
As an early Christmas gift, we're releasing Al Murray and James Holland's conversation about Command from the National Army Museum. A Goalhanger Films…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkUSA: We Have Ways - Eichelberger
Special guest John McManus joins Al and Jim to talk about Robert L. Eichelberger, the US General who commanded the Eighth United States Army in the Southwest…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkThe Economics Of War
Al and James are joined by economist and journalist Duncan Weldon for a deep dive into the money that funded the Second World War. A Goalhanger Films…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkThe Alexander Collection
Al and James go through the Alexander Collection from The National Archives to discuss morale, welfare and discipline of the Allies in Italy and the…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkUSA: We Have Ways - Patton and Bradley
Al and James continue their USA series with historian John C. McManus. They discuss two of the United States’ most iconic commanders - George S. Patton and…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkOperation Retribution
Al and James speak to American lawyer Peter Kentz about Operation Retribution, the air and naval blockade designed to prevent the seaborne evacuation of Axis…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkThe Pacific
James talks about his recent trip to Northern Ireland and the pair discuss the shipping production during the Second World War. Al chats about the upcoming…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkUSA: We Have Ways - Douglas MacArthur Part 2
In the second part of our General MacArthur podcast, John C. McManus goes into detail on the American’s reputation with the Allies and Axis Powers. WHW USA…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWith the Old Breed
In New Orleans, James Holland speaks to Saul David and Henry Sledge - the son of legendary writer Eugene Sledge, the author of the memoir ‘With The Old Breed’…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkSecond World War Voices
Al Murray and James Holland delve into the world of Second World War books and memoirs, plus they further explore the story of Italy’s war. A Goalhanger Films…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkUSA: We Have Ways - Douglas MacArthur Part 1
Who was General MacArthur? Al Murray, James Holland and special guest John C. McManus debate one of the most influential, but controversial, generals in the US…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkImmortal Valour
Al Murray and James Holland are joined by Emmy nominated screenwriter Robert Child to speak about the incredible lives of the seven African-American soldiers…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkSecond World War Blunders
Al Murray and James Holland tuck into some diaries, plus look into some of the greatest Second World War Blunders A Goalhanger Films Production Produced by…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkEnd of War
Al Murray and James Holland talk about the chaotic final days of the Second World War, including the horrific reality of soldiers having to fight when they…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkThe Blackout Ripper
James Holland is joined by historians Hallie Rubenhold and Julia Laite to discuss the awful treatment of civilian women in London during the Blitz - including…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkRemembrance Day Special - Family Stories
For this year’s Remembrance Day, Al and James read out listener stories - including brothers in arms, wartime honeymoons and the liberation of Bergen Belsen. A…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkThe Spy Who Loved
Al Murray and James Holland speak to historian Clare Mulley about the extraordinary life of Krystyna Skarbek - a Jewish aristocrat who became one of Britain’s…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk24th Battalion
Al and James go back to their roots and attempt to answer as many audience questions as they can. Up for discussion is the New Zealand 24th Battalion, Harold…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkThe War Below
James Holland speaks to US historian James Scott about the life as a submariner during the Second World War. How successful was the US submarine campaign…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkBomber Command
Al discusses his visit to The International Bomber Command Centre and his sobering experience of the Spire Memorial. Later, the boys talk through the failures…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkSAS: Rogue Heroes
In this special episode of We Have Ways, Al and James turn their hand to being TV critics. The boys were lucky enough to see a preview of the new BBC series…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkEL ALAMEIN WEEK - Day 6
To remember 80 years since the start of the Second Battle of El Alamein, We Have Ways are releasing a week’s worth of specials about the North African battle…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkEL ALAMEIN WEEK - Day 5
To remember 80 years since the start of the Second Battle of El Alamein, We Have Ways are releasing a week’s worth of specials about the North African battle…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkEL ALAMEIN WEEK - Day 4
To remember 80 years since the start of the Second Battle of El Alamein, We Have Ways are releasing a week’s worth of specials about the North African battle…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkEL ALAMEIN WEEK - Day 3
To remember 80 years since the start of the Second Battle of El Alamein, We Have Ways are releasing a week’s worth of specials about the North African battle…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkEL ALAMEIN WEEK - Day 2
To remember 80 years since the start of the Second Battle of El Alamein, We Have Ways are releasing a week’s worth of specials about the North African battle…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkEL ALAMEIN WEEK - Day 1
To remember 80 years since the start of the Second Battle of El Alamein, We Have Ways are releasing a week’s worth of specials about the North African battle…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkDifficulties of the Italian campaign
James has been in Italy to try and find out about the problems the Allies would have faced in 1943. He tells Al why criticism of the campaign is unfair given…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWHWF - Berlin 45
The final year of the war saw savage fighting and horrific civilian suffering, nowhere more than in Berlin. Experts on the period Alex Ritchie, Waitman Wade…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkPeter White - To The Very End
The boys discuss Al Murray's new book - 'Command: How The Allies Learned to Win The Second World War' which is out today. Al shares a chapter on Peter White…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkD-Day Memorial
During James Holland’s recent trip to the US he visited Bedford, Virginia, where he explored the National D-Day Memorial, as well as researching the journey of…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkThe War In China
Of all the theatres in the Second World War China is perhaps the least known and little understood. Renowned expert Rana Mitter tells the story of China's…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkCommand
Al and James take a deep dive into Al's recently published book, Command: How the Allies Learned to Win the Second World War…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkBlame Game
As the Nazi regime began to unravel, a number of German civil servants dared to criticise the high command for their failure to prosecute the war successfully…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkInside Band Of Brothers
Al Murray and James Holland speak to actor Ross McCall about his role in Band of Brothers as Joseph Liebgott. Ross talks about researching the role, meeting…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkMark Clark and Morale
James Holland attempts to restore the reputation of General Mark Clark after exploring his private diaries in the USA. Al Murray delves into what frustrated US…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkSpike Milligan's War
Private Eye editor Ian Hislop and cartoonist Nick Newman have written a new play about the comedian Spike Milligan. They join Al Murray and James Holland to…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkMax Hastings
Al Murray and James Holland speak to esteemed British historian Sir Max Hastings about his career that has spanned over four decades. They look at changing…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkSeptember 1939 - Part 2
Motivation, Morale, Method Al and James continue their discussion on September 1939, looking at individual nations' readiness for war. They also assess how…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkThe Queen at War
When the Second World War broke out Princess Elizabeth was 13 years old. By the end of the conflict she had seen bombs fall on London, trained as a mechanic…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkSeptember 1939
Al and James discuss the start of the Second World War and what each country did to prepare for what was to come. A Goalhanger Films Production Produced by…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkThe Firebombing of Tokyo
Al and James are joined by historian and author James M. Scott to talk about his new book 'Black Snow: Curtis LeMay, The Firebombing of Tokyo, and the Road to…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGrand Strategy 1943
Al and James discuss Churchill and Eisenhower’s plans for Italy in 1943, plus the importance of shipping throughout the Second World War. A Goalhanger Films…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkPost War Colonialism
James is joined by friend of the show Philippe Sands to discuss his new book: The Last Colony. Philippe explains decolonisation after 1945 and his own…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkThe Indian Army
The Indian Army played a vital role in the Second World War despite the nation's growing clamour for independence. Rob Lyman joins Al Murray to offer a…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkOperation Semut
James Holland is joined by anthropologist Christine Helliwell to discuss her book Semut: The Untold Story of a Secret Australian Operation in WWII Borneo. A…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGerman Generals
Alex Ritchie and Bernard Kast join forces to explore the best German Generals of the Second World War A Goalhanger Films production Produced by Paul King Exec…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGreece - Part 2
Al and James discuss new film, Operation Mincemeat, and also finish off talking about SOE’s involvement in Greece A Goalhanger Films Production Produced by…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkMalta - Part 2
In this 500th episode of We Have Ways of Making you Talk, Al and James are joined my marine archeologist Timmy Gambin to further discuss Malta's involvement in…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkMalta - Part 1
Al and James discuss operation Pedestal and the importance of Malta in the Second World War. A Goalhanger Films Production Produced by Harry Lineker Exec…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkGreece
Following on from Tuesday’s episode, Al and James continue to talk about SOE’s involvement in Greece throughout the Second World War. A Goalhanger Films…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkOperation Harling
Al tells some stories of Nazi evaders in the Pyrenees and James explains SOE’s first operation in Greece. A Goalhanger Films Production Produced by Harry…
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkWHWF - Sappers at Pegasus Bridge
Ingram Murray (otherwise known as 'The Colonel') takes to the stage to talk about the battle for Pegasus bridge A Goalhanger Films production Produced by Paul…