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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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  1. Barbarossa In Ukraine: Stagnation (Part 3)

    22 oktober 2026 · 59 min

    Afspelen
    Why were Guderian's panzers so short of fuel, trucks and tanks when they finally struck south in late August 1941? How did the Germans capture an intact 800-metre bridge over the Desna? Why did Bock decide to abandon the Yelnya salient after weeks of bloody fighting? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 3 of The Road to Kiev, the culmination of our coverage of Operation Barbarossa, as Guderian's drive south struggles on, Zhukov hammers the German centre at Yelnya, and the Wehrmacht begins to bleed itself white.

    Become a Patreon member to unlock an exclusive 5th episode of The Road to Kiev, following the war on the ground through the eyes of Wilhelm Prüller, an Austrian soldier fighting his way across Ukraine.

    Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights.

    Get your WHW Merch here!

    A Goalhanger Production

    Produced by James Regan

    Editor: Bruno Di Castri & Lorcan Moullier

    Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris

    Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

    Social: @WeHaveWaysPod

    Social Producer: Harry Balden

    Email: wehaveways@goalhanger.com

    Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways
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  2. Barbarossa In Ukraine: Capitalism To The Rescue (Part 2)

    20 oktober 2026 · 58 min

    Afspelen
    Why did Roosevelt back aid to Stalin despite fierce opposition in Congress? What happened when Harry Hopkins met Stalin alone in Moscow? How did Britain and America come to the rescue of the Soviet Union's communist regime? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 2 of The Road to Kiev, the culmination of our coverage of Operation Barbarossa, as Britain and America rush supplies to Stalin, and Army Group North closes in on Leningrad.

    To watch the ad-free, video-supported, version of this episode, please head to our Patreon page directly.

    Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights.

    Get your WHW Merch here!

    A Goalhanger Production

    Produced by James Regan

    Editor: Oli Ortega

    Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris

    Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

    Social: @WeHaveWaysPod

    Social Producer: Harry Balden

    Email: wehaveways@goalhanger.com

    Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways
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  3. Barbarossa In Ukraine: Trouble At The Top (Part 1)

    15 oktober 2026 · 58 min

    Afspelen
    Why did Stalin sack Zhukov for warning that Kiev might have to be given up? How did Hitler talk Guderian into turning his panzers south, hours after he'd called the plan impossible? Why were German tank units already running out of men, fuel and machines in August 1941? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 1 of The Road to Kiev, a four-part series that brings our coverage of Operation Barbarossa to its culmination, as Hitler overrules his generals, Stalin ignores his own Chief of the General Staff, and both sides blunder towards one of the greatest encirclements in history.

    Become a Patreon member to unlock an exclusive 5th episode of The Road to Kiev, which follows one soldier's experience of the campaign.

    Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights.

    Get your WHW Merch here!

    A Goalhanger Production

    Produced by James Regan

    Editor: Charlie Rodwell

    Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris

    Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

    Social: @WeHaveWaysPod

    Social Producer: Harry Balden

    Email: wehaveways@goalhanger.com

    Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways
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  4. What We Get Wrong About WW2

    13 oktober 2026 · 40 min

    Afspelen
    Is the film Pressure accurate? Was Matthew Ridgeway a good general? And, how did WW2 shape the early leadership of NATO? Lees meer

    In this special episode, recorded live at We Have Ways Festival 2026, Jim and Al are joined by John McManus to discuss tanks, films, Monty, and more!

    Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights.

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    A Goalhanger Production

    Produced by James Regan

    Editor: James Clayden

    Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris

    Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

    Social: @WeHaveWaysPod

    Social Producer: Harry Balden

    Email: wehaveways@goalhanger.com

    Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways
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  5. A Polish Odyssey

    8 oktober 2026 · 24 min

    Afspelen
    As a part of our continuing effort to commemorate the incredible global story of WW2, we present our ongoing ‘Family Stories’ series. Lees meer

    This series tells YOUR relatives’ stories of derring do - both on the front line and home front.

    In this episode we hear about British civilians preparing for guerilla war, bombs that remained hidden until the 1950s, a Polish pilot above Italy, and a moving final letter from beyond the grave.

    With thanks to Brian, David, Karl, and Richard

    Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights.

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    A Goalhanger Production

    Produced by James Regan

    Editor: Gabriela Gibbs

    Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris

    Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

    Social: @WeHaveWaysPod

    Social Producer: Harry Balden

    Email: wehaveways@goalhanger.com

    Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways
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  6. Stalingrad Of The Adriatic: The Town (Part 4)

    6 oktober 2026 · 43 min

    Afspelen
    How did the men of the Canadian Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment experience the fighting for Ortona? What was Christmas 1943 like for men on the frontline? Were Commonwealth and British forces finally able to take the town? Lees meer

    Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 4, as they explore the terrible Italian battle known as the 'Stalingrad Of The Adriatic'.

    To watch the ad-free, video-supported, version of this episode, please head to our Patreon page directly.

    Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights.

    Get your WHW Merch here!

    A Goalhanger Production

    Produced by James Regan

    Editor: Charlie Rodwell

    Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris

    Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

    Social: @WeHaveWaysPod

    Social Producer: Harry Balden

    Email: wehaveways@goalhanger.com

    Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways
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  7. Stalingrad Of The Adriatic: The Gully (Part 3)

    1 oktober 2026 · 1 uur

    Afspelen
    What was the reaction of Nazi leadership to Allied attacks at Ortona? Why did Germans always counter-attack? When did Kesselring take full control of German forces in Italy? Lees meer

    Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 3, as they explore the terrible Italian battle known as the 'Stalingrad Of The Adriatic'.

    Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights.

    Get your WHW Merch here!

    A Goalhanger Production

    Produced by James Regan

    Editor: Oli Ortega

    Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris

    Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

    Social: @WeHaveWaysPod

    Social Producer: Harry Balden

    Email: wehaveways@goalhanger.com

    Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways
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  8. Stalingrad Of The Adriatic: Death On The Moro (Part 2)

    29 september 2026 · 54 min

    Afspelen
    What does Harry Wilson’s diary tell us about the fight for Ortona? Why was the Italian Campaign ‘not for the faint hearted’? How did German troops experience the battle for the River Moro? Lees meer

    Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 2, as they explore the terrible Italian battle known as the 'Stalingrad Of The Adriatic'.

    Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights.

    Get your WHW Merch here!

    A Goalhanger Production

    Produced by James Regan

    Editor: Bruno Di Castri

    Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris

    Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

    Social: @WeHaveWaysPod

    Social Producer: Harry Balden

    Email: wehaveways@goalhanger.com

    Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways
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  9. Stalingrad Of The Adriatic: The Sangro (Part 1)

    24 september 2026 · 53 min

    Afspelen
    How did the fight for Ortona become known as the 'Stalingrad Of The Adriatic’? What was the role of Commonwealth and British Empire troops in the Italian Campaign? And, why was crossing the River Sangro so difficult? Lees meer

    Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 1, as they explore the terrible Italian battle known as the 'Stalingrad Of The Adriatic'.

    Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights.

    Get your WHW Merch here!

    A Goalhanger Production

    Produced by James Regan

    Editor: Charlie Rodwell

    Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris

    Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

    Social: @WeHaveWaysPod

    Social Producer: Harry Balden

    Email: wehaveways@goalhanger.com

    Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways
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  10. Beneath The Coventry Blitz

    22 september 2026 · 27 min

    Afspelen
    As a part of our continuing effort to commemorate the incredible global story of WW2, we present our ongoing ‘Family Stories’ series. Lees meer

    This series tells YOUR relatives’ stories of derring do - both on the front line and home front.

    In this episode we hear your tales of being sunk off Lisbon, jungle warfare in Burma, letters from the Coventry Blitz, and reflections on Australian digger life during the New Guinea campaigns

    With thanks to Will, Norn, Mitchell, and Stuart.

    Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights.

    Get your WHW Merch here!

    A Goalhanger Production

    Produced by James Regan

    Editor: Gabriela Gibbs

    Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris

    Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

    Social: @WeHaveWaysPod

    Social Producer: Harry Balden

    Email: wehaveways@goalhanger.com

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Categorieën
Maatschappij , Cultuur , Onderwijs , Geschiedenis
Verschijnt
Een paar keer per week
Lengte
Meestal 50 min
Afleveringen
1.000
Eerste aflevering
25 maart 2019
Taal
Engels