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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Ian Lavender
We Have Ways Christmas Specials
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Dan Snow
We Have Ways Christmas Specials
38 min
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Sebastian Faulks
We Have Ways Christmas Specials
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Susan Eisenhower
We Have Ways Christmas Specials
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Rory Stewart
We Have Ways Christmas Specials
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Jack Stein
We Have Ways Christmas Specials
44 min
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Ben Willbond
We Have Ways Christmas Specials
38 min
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James May
We Have Ways Christmas Specials
40 min
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Sophie Raworth
We Have Ways Christmas Specials
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Dermot O'Leary
We Have Ways Christmas Specials
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USA: We Have Ways - A Standing Start
<p>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 the early 1940s. </p><br><p><br></p><p>A Goalhanger Films Production</p><p>Produced by Vasco Andrade</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">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>
43 min
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Sir Richard Fairey
<p>Former race car driver and broadcaster Tiff Needell speaks to Al and James about his great uncle Sir Richard Fairey - the experimental aircraft engineer.&nbsp;</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">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>
28 min
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Command - Live at The National Army Museum
<p>As an early Christmas gift, we're releasing Al Murray and James Holland's conversation about Command from the National Army Museum.</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films Production</p><p>Produced by </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">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>
49 min
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USA: We Have Ways - Eichelberger
<p>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 Pacific (with a few obligatory digressions along the way).</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films Production</p><p>Produced by Vasco Andrade</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">wehavewayspod@gmail.com</a></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>
51 min
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The Economics Of War
<p>Al and James are joined by economist and journalist Duncan Weldon for a deep dive into the money that funded the Second World War.</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">wehavewayspod@gmail.com</a></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>
46 min
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The Alexander Collection
<p>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 Mediterranean throughout the war.&nbsp;</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">wehavewayspod@gmail.com</a></p><br><p>Tickets for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WHWF3?src=hashtag_click" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WHWF3</a> are now on sale EXCLUSIVELY to members of the Independent Company!</p><br><p><a href="https://t.co/DnDFCvFt8H" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/wehaveways</a></p><br><p>Ticket prices are frozen for a limited window, don't miss out.</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>
46 min
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USA: We Have Ways - Patton and Bradley
<p>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 Omar Bradley.</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films Production</p><p>Produced by Vasco Andrade</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">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>
48 min
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Operation Retribution
<p>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 forces from Tunisia to Sicily in May 1943.</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">wehavewayspod@gmail.com</a></p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></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>
48 min
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The Pacific
<p>James&nbsp;talks about his recent trip to Northern Ireland and the pair discuss the shipping production during the Second World War.</p><p>Al chats about the upcoming documentary 'Spike Milligan:The Unseen Archive' which will air on Sky Arts this Wednesday 7th December. Al also reviews 'The Pacific' after watching it for the first time.</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">wehavewayspod@gmail.com</a></p><br><p>Tickets for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WHWF3?src=hashtag_click" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WHWF3</a> are now on sale EXCLUSIVELY to members of the Independent Company!</p><br><p><a href="https://t.co/DnDFCvFt8H" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/wehaveways</a></p><br><p>Ticket prices are frozen for a limited window, don't miss out.</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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USA: We Have Ways - Douglas MacArthur Part 2
<p>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.</p><br><p>WHW USA runs every Friday, focusing solely on the American side of the Second World War.</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films Production</p><p>Produced by Nicole Maslen</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">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>
46 min
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With the Old Breed
<p>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’.&nbsp;&nbsp;</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">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>
47 min
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Second World War Voices
<p>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.</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: wehavewayspod.com</p><p>Email: wehavewayspod@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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USA: We Have Ways - Douglas MacArthur Part 1
<p>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 Army.</p><br><p>WHW USA will run every Friday, focusing solely on the American side of the Second World War.</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films Production</p><p>Produced by Vasco Andrade</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">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>
36 min
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Immortal Valour
<p>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 who, despite serving their country and showing extraordinary bravery, were denied the Medal of Honour for more than 50 years.</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">wehavewayspod@gmail.com</a></p><br><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>
43 min
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Second World War Blunders
<p>Al Murray and James Holland tuck into some diaries, plus look into some of the greatest Second World War Blunders</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: wehavewayspod.com</p><p>Email: wehavewayspod@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