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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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
252
Dambusters - Attacking The Eder
DAMBUSTERS WEEK
31 min
253
Dambusters - Atacking The Sorpe
DAMBUSTERS WEEK
32 min
254
Dambusters - Attacking The Möhne
DAMBUSTERS WEEK
24 min
255
Dambusters - Countdown
DAMBUSTERS WEEK
41 min
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Dambusters - The Long Road to The Dams
DAMBUSTERS WEEK
35 min
257
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
258
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
259
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
260
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
261
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
262
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
263
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
264
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
265
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
266
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
267
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
268
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
269
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
270
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
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Family Stories Series 4: Episode 5
<p>Today’s family stories include one man's experience of the Italian campaign, trumpeting at Bletchley Park and witnessing the bombing of Coventry.</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
272
USA: We Have Ways - Eisenhower
<p>Was Dwight D.Eisenhower the most powerful man in the world during the Second World War?</p><br><p>Al Murray, James Holland and John C. McManus review Ike's exceptional wartime career.</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
273
Between The Lines - Ep2
<p>Welcome along to a new episode of our new, We Have Ways series - <em>Between the Lines</em>.</p><br><p>This week; Vere visits the bombed-out pubs of the capital, Bertie Packer begins his journey on HMS Warspite and David Blyth recounts his love for Canada to his mother.</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>
30 min
274
Conflict In Europe
<p>Recorded on location from The National Army Museum, James Holland visits the newly opened Conflict In Europe gallery with museum director Justin Maciejewski and the exhibition's curator Sophie Stathi</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">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>
41 min
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Family Stories Series 4: Episode 4
<p>Today’s family stories include hiding with the Chetniks, three generations at sea and the revenge of a Jewish PT instructor.</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>
19 min