751 episodes

Achtung! Achtung!

Comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland discuss all matters WW2.

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk is a bi-weekly show exploring the war in close up. James and Al have a stunning knowledge of their subject, but don't expect a linear narrative. The boys love a tangent and a forgotten tale.

We Have Ways of Making You Talk roams down forgotten front lines, casts new villains and makes the case for unlikely heroes.

Send questions to James and Al via Twitter using #WeHaveWays or by email to wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com

Join our membership club for extra content, livestreams and ad-free listening: patreon.com/wehaveways

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk We Have Ways

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    • 4.8 • 3.3K Ratings

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Achtung! Achtung!

Comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland discuss all matters WW2.

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk is a bi-weekly show exploring the war in close up. James and Al have a stunning knowledge of their subject, but don't expect a linear narrative. The boys love a tangent and a forgotten tale.

We Have Ways of Making You Talk roams down forgotten front lines, casts new villains and makes the case for unlikely heroes.

Send questions to James and Al via Twitter using #WeHaveWays or by email to wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com

Join our membership club for extra content, livestreams and ad-free listening: patreon.com/wehaveways

Listen on Apple Podcasts
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    USA: We Have Ways - Tuskegee Airmen

    USA: We Have Ways - Tuskegee Airmen

    Al Murray, James Holland and John McManus delve into the remarkable and often overlooked history of the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African American pilots that defied racial barriers to become some of the most distinguished fighter pilots of World War II.
    A Goalhanger Production
    Produced by Joey McCarthy
    Exec Producer: Tony Pastor
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    • 43 min
    USA: We Have Ways - Fear and Loathing on the Frontline

    USA: We Have Ways - Fear and Loathing on the Frontline

    One of the most gruelling and horrifying roles in all military history was being a grunt during the Second World War. It was so terrifying, that at least 1/5 of all soldiers admitted to losing control of their bowels on the front line.
    Al Murray, James Holland and John McManus discuss survival rates and American soldiers' attitudes during the war.
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    • 55 min
    Charlie Lawson - Coronation Street Legend's Incredible WW2 Connection

    Charlie Lawson - Coronation Street Legend's Incredible WW2 Connection

    Charlie Lawson, famous for playing Jim McDonald in Coronation Street shares with Al Murray and James Holland his family's history in the Second World War.
    Charlie's uncle, who fought with the Royal Irish Fusiliers, was incredibly close with Australian Lawrie Franklyn-Vaile. During the war they shared an incredible connection and both wrote incredibly moving letters back home.
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    • 45 min
    WHW USA - America First, Culture Clashes and Hispanic Troops

    WHW USA - America First, Culture Clashes and Hispanic Troops

    Throughout the 20th and 21st century, America's foreign policy has swung violently from isolationist to interventionist - how did the Second World War impact this switch?
    Al Murray, John McManus and James Holland answer your questions on WW2 and USA.
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    • 46 min
    Paddy Mayne's VC Snub, Axis on Malta and the Best Operation Names

    Paddy Mayne's VC Snub, Axis on Malta and the Best Operation Names

    Why did Paddy Mayne earn four Distinguished Service Orders during World War 2 but no VC? Al Murray and James Holland answer your questions, including who had the best operation names - the Americans or the Nazis?
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    Produced by Joey McCarthy
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    • 40 min
    USA: We Have Ways - Mark Clark vs Fred Walker: Crossing The Rapido

    USA: We Have Ways - Mark Clark vs Fred Walker: Crossing The Rapido

    Al Murray, James Holland and John McManus discuss the controversial Rapido river crossing by the 36th Texan Division in January 1944.
    Why did General Fred Walker fail the river crossing in Italy where so many succeeded? And should it have led to a congressional hearing?
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    • 55 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
3.3K Ratings

3.3K Ratings

bobbagit75 ,

Caught up with every episode of WW2 pod.

This pod has made my job of delivery and collection van driving throughout the UK these last 2 years a whole lot bearable. Listening to Al, James and guests explaining what happened during WW2 and what a great generation had to go through to fight and survive against tyranny. I just wish the hierarchy of all nations of the past decades could’ve taken more notice of what happened before and during this War, maybe all people of now could be living in a more fairer and peaceful world. Thanks Al, James and co for this grown up truthful version of Commando. Highly recommend.

LukeT84 ,

Passionate and entertaining

Well what can I say, besides learning about loads of interesting facts, stories and just really funny accents. The guys are just great to listen too and just entertain my long journeys wile educating me on a subject i never get tired of. Great podcast.

Jonyjohn ,

Not 3 star 5 star!

Amazing how opinions differ. I came across this podcasts only a month back after starting to read James’ Band of Brothers book and what a treasure trove it is! It’s already leading me to buy more books in order to explore more deeply the rabbit holes down which they take you. Someone recently criticized Al and James’ approach saying that Al was laughing too much and that they don’t allow guests to speak enough. I couldn’t disagree more. Fantastic guests who do get their say and Al’s wit and humor are always at appropriate moments. The “with spanners descending” comments had me in tears when they were discussing Market Garden. There’s loads of respectful and sombre debate in between and surely those who fought did not switch their sense of humor off for five years and neither should we.

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