WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk

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**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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Latest Episodes:

407. MI19 Dec 14, 2021

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Al and James discuss bugging and intelligence during the war. Al also reveals details of a new We Have Ways project.

A Goalhanger Films production

Produced by Harry Lineker

Exec Producer Tony Pastor

Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod

Website: www.wehavewayspod.com

Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com

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406. Family Stories: Series 2, Episode 4 Dec 12, 2021

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This week’s family stories include witnessing a cavalry charge in East Africa, fighting in the Fjords, doodlebugs over London and tragedy in the Atlantic.

A Goalhanger Films production

Produced by Joey McCarthy

Exec Producer Tony Pastor

Twitter: #WeHaveWays

@WeHaveWaysPod

Website: www.wehavewayspod.com

Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com

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405. The Wannsee Conference Dec 11, 2021

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“December 1941 is the time the decision was made for the physical extermination of all the Jews in Europe”

Al and James are joined by Waitman Beorn to discuss the Wannsee Conference and how the Nazis began the Holocaust.

A Goalhanger Films production

Produced by Harry Lineker

Exec Producer Tony Pastor

Twitter: #WeHaveWays

@WeHaveWaysPod

Website: www.wehavewayspod.com

Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com

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404. The Japanese Empire Dec 10, 2021

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Why did the Japanese get involved in the Second World War? Could they have stayed out of it altogether? Robert Lyman speaks to Al Murray and James Holland.

A Goalhanger Films production

Produced by Joey McCarthy

Exec Producer Tony Pastor

Twitter: #WeHaveWays

@WeHaveWaysPod

Website: www.wehavewayspod.com

Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com

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403. War Room 1941 Dec 09, 2021

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“December 1941, you literally couldn’t pack more events into it if you tried”.

Did FDR know that a deadly attack from Japanese forces was imminent? How did US generals decide on allocating troops in the Atlantic (instead of the Pacific)? Historian Mike Neiberg joins James Holland to explore the intricate complexities of American geopolitics following one of history's most audacious attacks, Pearl Harbour.

A Goalhanger Films production

Produced by Vasco Andrade

Exec Producer Tony Pastor

Twitter: #WeHaveWays

@WeHaveWaysPod

Website: www.wehavewayspod.com

Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com

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402. Operation Crusader Dec 08, 2021

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Al and James discuss the Western Desert Campaign of 1941, especially looking into the Siege of Tobruk.

A Goalhanger Films production

Produced by Harry Lineker

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

Twitter #WeHaveWays

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Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com

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401. Pearl Harbor Dec 07, 2021

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On the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Al and James are joined by the 'Pacific War Trilogy' author Ian Toll to discuss the monumental event.

A Goalhanger Films production

Produced by Dom Johnson

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

Twitter #WeHaveWays

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400. The Battle of Moscow Dec 06, 2021

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Did Hitler and Stalin have a misapprehension of each other? And was scale the main reason Germany couldn’t invade Moscow?

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399. Family Stories: Series 2, Episode 3 Dec 05, 2021

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This week’s family stories include an act of outstanding bravery on the high seas, a trans-Atlantic friendship, a plate of dodgy sandwiches and a

so-called ‘ordinary’ soldier’s war.

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398. The Atlantic War Dec 02, 2021

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The Battle of the Atlantic was the most important theatre of the war, so why don’t we ever talk about it? Military and Naval historian, Marc Milner, joins Al and James to navigate their way through the often snubbed battle.

A Goalhanger Films production

Produced by Vasco Andrade

Exec Producer Tony Pastor

Twitter: #WeHaveWays

@WeHaveWaysPod

Website: www.wehavewayspod.com

Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com

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