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 Reich, Churchill's leadership, and the Fall of Berlin, to World War 2 tanks, fighter planes, and naval battles. Expect historical insights, lively tangents, and discussions on iconic second world war events like Operation Barbarossa, the Pacific Theatre, and the North African campaign.

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Operation Strike
<p>As Al Murray and James Holland conclude their retelling of the North African campaign, they delve deeper into Operation Strike.</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films Production</p><p>Produced by Joey McCarthy</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p>Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod</p><p>Website: <a href="http://wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod.com</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:wehavewayspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspodc</a>ast@gmail.com</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
53 min
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Between The Lines - Ep 8
<p>Welcome along to a new episode of our new, We Have Ways series - <em>Between the Lines</em>.</p><br><p>Between The Lines is a We Have Ways production</p><br><p>Julia ‘Ma’ Blyth is read by Ruth Sillers</p><br><p>David Blyth is read by Matthew Malthouse</p><br><p>Oscar Griswold is read by Michael Lyons</p><br><p>Chester Hansen is read by Lance Fuller&nbsp;</p><br><p>Vere Hodgson is read by Rachel Holland</p><br><p>Heinz Knoke is read by Lukas Wechsler</p><br><p>Bertie Packer is read by Paul Waggott</p><br><p>Willhelm Mauss is read by Alex Figuierdo</p><br><p>Jack Ward is read by Adam Jarrell</p><br><p>Harry Wilson is read by Joel Emery</p><br><p>Narration is by James Holland and Al Murray</p><br><p>Editing by Jon Gill and Joey McCarthy</p><br><p>Written and produced by Merryn Walters</p><br><p>The executive producer is Tony Pastor</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
18 min
228
Talking War Movies
<p>Al Murray and James Holland are joined by the Private Eye editor Ian Hislop, and cartoonist Nick Newman to talk about their favourite Second World War films.</p><br><p>They reminisce about their first time watching A Bridge Too Far, the historical innacuracies of Where Eagles Dare and the human aspect of the Dam Busters.</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films production</p><p>Produced by Harry Lineker</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p>Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod</p><p>Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.wehavewayspod.com</a></p><p>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
47 min
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North Africa: The Battle Continues
<p>As the battle rages in North Africa, Hitler insists on sending ever-more precious men and materiel to save the day. But time is running out as the Allies start to work out what looks suspiciously like a winning formula…</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films production</p><p>Produced by Joey McCarthy</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p>Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod</p><p>Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.wehavewayspod.com</a></p><p>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
49 min
230
Family Stories Series 4: Episode 10
<p>Today’s final family stories episode of the series tells one of most dramatic glider pilot stories we've heard, bumping into Hollywood royalty and sitting for Hitler's personal artist.</p><br><p>the Ardennes, the beaches of Normandy and a pioneering pilot who helped launch the Windrush Generation.</p><br><p>Family Stories runs every Sunday, telling your stories from the Second World War.</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films production</p><p>Produced by Joey McCarthy and Robin Scott-Elliot</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p>Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod</p><p>Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.wehavewayspod.com</a></p><p>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
18 min
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Between The Lines - Ep 7
<p>Welcome along to a new episode of our new, We Have Ways series - <em>Between the Lines</em>.</p><br><p>Between The Lines is a We Have Ways production</p><br><p>Julia ‘Ma’ Blyth is read by Ruth Sillers</p><br><p>David Blyth is read by Matthew Malthouse</p><br><p>Oscar Griswold is read by Michael Lyons</p><br><p>Chester Hansen is read by Lance Fuller&nbsp;</p><br><p>Vere Hodgson is read by Rachel Holland</p><br><p>Heinz Knoke is read by Lukas Wechsler</p><br><p>Bertie Packer is read by Paul Waggott</p><br><p>Jack Ward is read by Adam Jarrell</p><br><p>Harry Wilson is read by Joel Emery</p><br><p>Narration is by James Holland and Al Murray</p><br><p>Editing by Jon Gill and Joey McCarthy</p><br><p>Written and produced by Merryn Walters</p><br><p>The executive producer is Tony Pastor</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
29 min
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Dambusters - Attacking The Eder
DAMBUSTERS WEEK
31 min
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Dambusters - Atacking The Sorpe
DAMBUSTERS WEEK
32 min
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Dambusters - Attacking The Möhne
DAMBUSTERS WEEK
24 min
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Dambusters - Countdown
DAMBUSTERS WEEK
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Dambusters - The Long Road to The Dams
DAMBUSTERS WEEK
35 min
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Family Stories Series 4: Episode 9
<p>Today’s family stories take us from the snows of the Ardennes, the beaches of Normandy and a pioneering pilot who helped launch the Windrush Generation. </p><br><p>Family Stories runs every Sunday, telling your stories from the Second World War.</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films production</p><p>Produced by Joey McCarthy and Robin Scott-Elliot</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p>Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod</p><p>Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.wehavewayspod.com</a></p><p>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
20 min
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Between The Lines - Ep 6
<p>Welcome along to a new episode of our new, We Have Ways series - <em>Between the Lines</em>.</p><br><p>New episodes will be released every Thursday.</p><br><p>Between The Lines is a We Have Ways production</p><br><p>Julia ‘Ma’ Blyth is read by Ruth Sillers</p><br><p>David Blyth is read by Matthew Malthouse</p><br><p>Oscar Griswold is read by Michael Lyons</p><br><p>Chester Hansen is read by Lance Fuller&nbsp;</p><br><p>Vere Hodgson is read by Rachel Holland</p><br><p>Heinz Knoke is read by Lukas Wechsler</p><br><p>Bertie Packer is read by Paul Waggott</p><br><p>Jack Ward is read by Adam Jarrell</p><br><p>Harry Wilson is read by Joel Emery</p><br><p>Narration is by James Holland and Al Murray</p><br><p>Editing by Jon Gill and Joey McCarthy</p><br><p>Written and produced by Merryn Walters</p><br><p>The executive producer is Tony Pastor</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
29 min
239
Tanks In Tunisia
<p>James and Al tackle Tunisia in 1943: Allied plans, German reactions - the scene is set for an epic Allied victory - or is it?</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films Production</p><p>Produced by Joey McCarthy</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p>Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod</p><p>Website: <a href="http://wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod.com</a></p><p>Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
39 min
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Family Stories Series 4: Episode 8
<p>Today’s family stories take us from a terrifying childhood moment in war torn Italy, predicting D-Day while at school and living through Nazi occupation of the Netherlands.</p><br><p>Family Stories runs every Sunday, telling your stories from the Second World War.</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films production</p><p>Produced by Joey McCarthy and Robin Scott-Elliot</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p>Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod</p><p>Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.wehavewayspod.com</a></p><p>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
17 min
241
The Battle of Luzon - Part 2
<p>Al Murray, James Holland are joined by John C McManus to continue their discussion around the fighting in the Philippines, was this one of the toughest battles fought by US troops?</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films Production</p><p>Produced by Joey McCarthy</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p>Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod</p><p>Website: <a href="http://wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod.com</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:wehavewayspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspodc</a>ast@gmail.com</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
32 min
242
Between The Lines - Ep5
<p>Welcome along to a new episode of our new, We Have Ways series - <em>Between the Lines</em>.</p><br><p>New episodes will be released every Thursday.</p><br><p>Between The Lines is a We Have Ways production</p><br><p>Julia ‘Ma’ Blyth is read by Ruth Sillers</p><br><p>David Blyth is read by Matthew Malthouse</p><br><p>Oscar Griswold is read by Michael Lyons</p><br><p>Chester Hansen is read by Lance Fuller&nbsp;</p><br><p>Vere Hodgson is read by Rachel Holland</p><br><p>Heinz Knoke is read by Lukas Wechsler</p><br><p>Bertie Packer is read by Paul Waggott</p><br><p>Jack Ward is read by Adam Jarrell</p><br><p>Harry Wilson is read by Joel Emery</p><br><p>Narration is by James Holland and Al Murray</p><br><p>Editing by Jon Gill and Joey McCarthy</p><br><p>Written and produced by Merryn Walters</p><br><p>The executive producer is Tony Pastor</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
26 min
243
The Battle of Luzon - Part 1
<p>Who are the key figures behind the battle for the Philippines, one of the most important battles of the Pacific Theatre?</p><br><p>Al Murray, James Holland are joined by John C McManus to speak about his terrific new book 'To The End Of The Earth: The US Army and The Downfall of Japan'</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films Production</p><p>Produced by Joey McCarthy</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p>Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod</p><p>Website: <a href="http://wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod.com</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:wehavewayspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspodc</a>ast@gmail.com</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
44 min
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Family Stories Series 4: Episode 7
<p>Today’s family stories take us from two sporting stars doing their bit, to Navy Commandos, and the art of mapping the war</p><br><p>Family Stories runs every Sunday, telling your stories from the Second World War.</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films production</p><p>Produced by Joey McCarthy and Robin Scott-Elliot</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p>Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod</p><p>Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.wehavewayspod.com</a></p><p>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
18 min
245
Between The Lines - Ep4
<p>Welcome along to a new episode of our new, We Have Ways series - <em>Between the Lines</em>.</p><br><p>This week; Bertie Packer still can't find his wife Joy, Harry Wilson is improving on his decipher work and we meet the Australian Charlie Williams. </p><br><p>New episodes will be released every Thursday.</p><br><p>Between The Lines is a We Have Ways production</p><br><p>Julia ‘Ma’ Blyth is read by Ruth Sillers</p><br><p>David Blyth is read by Matthew Malthouse</p><br><p>Oscar Griswold is read by Michael Lyons</p><br><p>Chester Hansen is read by Lance Fuller&nbsp;</p><br><p>Vere Hodgson is read by Rachel Holland</p><br><p>Heinz Knoke is read by Lukas Wechsler</p><br><p>Bertie Packer is read by Paul Waggott</p><br><p>Jack Ward is read by Adam Jarrell</p><br><p>Harry Wilson is read by Joel Emery</p><br><p>Narration is by James Holland and Al Murray</p><br><p>Editing by Jon Gill and Joey McCarthy</p><br><p>Written and produced by Merryn Walters</p><br><p>The executive producer is Tony Pastor</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
39 min
246
Destruction in Dortmund
<p>Over a few pints in a Dortmund pub, Al Murray and James Holland discuss the effects of the British bombing campaign on the average German.</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films Production</p><p>Produced by Joey McCarthy</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p>Twitter: #WeHaveWays</p><p>@WeHaveWaysPod</p><p>Website: <a href="http://wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod.com</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:wehavewayspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspodc</a>ast@gmail.com</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
36 min
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Family Stories Series 4: Episode 6
<p>Today’s family stories take us from surviving an attack by the Japanese, surviving a deadly accident and growing up in occupied Holland. </p><br><p>Family Stories runs every Sunday, telling your stories from the Second World War.</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films production</p><p>Produced by Joey McCarthy and Robin Scott-Elliot</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p>Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod</p><p>Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.wehavewayspod.com</a></p><p>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
18 min
248
USA: We Have Ways - Alamo In The Ardennes
<p>The Siege of Bastogne is one of the Second World War's most infamous battles, fought in the frostbitten forests of Belgium. But what is the story of the men that fought there in December 1944?</p><br><p>Al Murray, James Holland and John C McManus explore the bloodshed - and if it was worth it.</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films Production</p><p>Produced by Harry Lineker</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p>Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod</p><p>Website: <a href="http://wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod.com</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:wehavewayspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspodc</a>ast@gmail.com</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
55 min
249
Between The Lines - Ep3
<p>Welcome along to a new episode of our new, We Have Ways series - <em>Between the Lines</em>.</p><br><p>This week; Jack Ward feels frustrated in Tunisia, Bertie Packer gets comfortable again with HMS Warspite, and Chester Hansen continues his support of Omar Bradley.</p><br><p>New episodes will be released every Thursday.</p><br><p>Between The Lines is a We Have Ways production</p><br><p>Julia ‘Ma’ Blyth is read by Ruth Sillers</p><br><p>David Blyth is read by Matthew Malthouse</p><br><p>Oscar Griswold is read by Michael Lyons</p><br><p>Chester Hansen is read by Lance Fuller&nbsp;</p><br><p>Vere Hodgson is read by Rachel Holland</p><br><p>Heinz Knoke is read by Lukas Wechsler</p><br><p>Bertie Packer is read by Paul Waggott</p><br><p>Jack Ward is read by Adam Jarrell</p><br><p>Harry Wilson is read by Joel Emery</p><br><p>Narration is by James Holland and Al Murray</p><br><p>Editing by Jon Gill and Joey McCarthy</p><br><p>Written and produced by Merryn Walters</p><br><p>The executive producer is Tony Pastor</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
32 min
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Strategic Bombing Campaign
<p>"Your Primary object will be the progressive destruction and dislocation of the German military, industrial, and economic system, and the undermining of the morale of the German people to a point where their capacity for armed resistance is fatally weakened."</p><br><p>Looking ahead to the 80th anniversary of the Dams Raid, Al and James discuss the change to Bomber Command after the Casablanca Conference in 1943 and the details of the strategic bombing campaign in Germany.</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films Production</p><p>Produced by Harry Lineker</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p>Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod</p><p>Website: <a href="http://wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod.com</a> Email: <a href="mailto:wehavewayspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod@gmail.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
69 min