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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91. A Land Fit for Heroes
James and Al are again joined by Professor Dan Todman, author of Britain’s War. The lads discuss the economic war effort, including Britain’s attempts to manipulate the price of tungsten in order to hinder the German armaments industry. Also debated is...
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90. Bombers and Gliders
Airborne conflict takes centre stage as Al Murray and James Holland debate the effectiveness of blanket bombing. Also discussed are the merits of dropping in forces by parachute. And why was the glider assault during Operation Husky so calamitous? Jame...
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89. Britain's War
Al Murray and James Holland are joined by Professor Dan Todman, author of Britain's War. They discuss the effect of shipping routes on the global conflict and the relationship between the US and the UK in war time.A Goalhanger Films Production...
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88. The War in the Air
James Holland and Al Murray discuss the desperate situation in Malta before Spitfires were finally sent to the beleaguered island.The lads also debate bomber command’s decision to start attacking Berlin rather than hammering the Ruhr.And w...
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87. Invasion tactics
Al Murray quizzes James Holland about his new book, Sicily ‘43. The pair discuss the often ignored operational aspect of the invasion and how its success influenced the tactics used during D-Day.A Goalhanger Films ProductionProduced by Joey McCarth...
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86. From Dunkirk to Sicily
Would Britain have sued for peace if the army had been lost at Dunkirk? And just how important was the battle for the Mediterranean? Al Murray and James Holland make a case for the Allies’ success in the Med having a major influence on the battle for t...
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85. The Landing Beaches
James Holland and National Army Museum resident expert Peter Johnston examine the roles of Captain Alfred Rowe, a beach master on D-Day, and Lieutenant John Groom, who was awarded the Military Cross for covert reconnaissance of beach mines and obstacle...
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84. Chez Goebbels
Life in post war Berlin for British soldiers takes a surreal twist as one family move into Goebbels’ house. Al Murray and James Holland hear a listener’s tale and also debate their favourite glider commando raid.
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83. Weapons Envy
James Holland debates the merits of British and German machine guns with National Army Museum curator Peter Johnston. Was the MG42 the best gun of World War Two? And did the Sten gun deserve such a mixed reputation?A Goalhanger Films ProductionProd...
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82. Germany Post War
Al Murray and James Holland examine life in post-war Germany as the British forces start the process of rebuilding the broken nation. The discovery of Bergen-Belsen and the divided city of Berlin are also discussed with the National Army Museum’s curat...
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81. Fighting Footballers
Gary Lineker is a special guest on the show as Al Murray and James Holland head to the National War Museum to discuss the Italian campaign and sportsmen at war.
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80. Bombers and Boats
Al Murray and James Holland range from bombing raids to the little boats of D-Day in this final episode from the Imperial War Museum.An Australian crewed Lancaster, veteran of 49 missions including nine trips to Berlin, captures the lads’ attention.T...
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79. Spitfires and Rockets
Al Murray and James Holland are back at London’s Imperial War Museum getting up close up and personal with the resident Spitfire. The boys also discuss the V1 and V2 rockets and their production using prisoners from the Mittelbau-Dora concentration cam...
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78. Atomic
Was the atom bomb originally intended for German cities? James Holland and Al Murray discuss the Manhattan project, including the little known story of the secret squadron of Lancasters prepared to carry the bomb to German targets.Plus James tells the...
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77. Monty’s Humber
In this special edition of We Have Ways of Making You Talk Al Murray and James Holland visit the Imperial War Museum in London.There they explore Monty’s famous car and discuss the assassination of Lieutenant-General William Gott.A Goalhanger Films...
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War Laws
Al Murray and James Holland discuss the massive contradiction in the German state between the law makers and the Nazi anarchists. The boys also discuss pubs and films with a World War Two theme. Was there a raid similar to Where Eagles Dare?A Goalha...
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75. Memories of War - Part 3
In the third and final part of our in depth interview with Major-General Stuart Watson the World War Two veteran describes his experiences in Holland during Operation Market Garden; his time in the line in the Ardennes; and the destruction he encounter...
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74. German Officers
James Holland meets leading US historian Rob Citino to talk about the German approach to war. A Goalhanger Films production Produced by Joey McCarthyExec producer Tony Pastor Twitter #WeHaveWaysEmail: wehavewayspodcast...
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73. Denis Barnham - One Man's Window
Merry Christmas from We Have Ways of Making You Talk, over the next 12 days Al and James are reading you extracts from some of their favourite books about the war. Today, James is reading from One Man's Window, by Denis Barham.
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72. Guy Sajer - The Forgotten Soldier
Merry Christmas from We Have Ways of Making You Talk, over the next 12 days Al and James are reading you extracts from some of their favourite books about the war. Today, Al is reading from The Forgotten Soldier, by Guy Sajer.
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71. Svetlana Alexievich - The Unwomanly Face of...
Merry Christmas from We Have Ways of Making You Talk, over the next 12 days Al and James are reading you extracts from some of their favourite books about the war. Today, James is reading from The Unwomanly Face of War, by Svetlana Alexievich.
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70. Joseph Heller - Catch 22
Merry Christmas from We Have Ways of Making You Talk, over the next 12 days Al and James are reading you extracts from some of their favourite books about the war. Today, Al is reading from Catch 22, by Joseph Heller.
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69. Bert Stiles - Serenade To The Big Bird
Merry Christmas from We Have Ways of Making You Talk, over the next 12 days Al and James are reading you extracts from some of their favourite books about the war. Today, James is reading from Serenade to The Big Bird, by Ben Stiles
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68. Ken Tout - Tank!
Merry Christmas from We Have Ways of Making You Talk. Over the next 12 days Al and James are reading extracts from some of their favourite books about the Second World War. Today Al is reading from Tank!, by Ken Tout.A Goalhanger Films Production#W...
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Farley Mowat - And No Birds Sang
Merry Christmas from We Have Ways of Making You Talk, over the next 12 days Al and James are reading you extracts from some of their favourite books about the war. Today, James is reading from And No Birds Sang, by Farley Mowat.
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