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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
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The World's Greatest Spitfire Pilot
Is the Spitfire the perfect plane? Al Murray and James Holland speak to Matt Jones - possibly the most experienced Spitfire pilot in the world. Matt explains to Al and James his love for the classic warbird and what it took to fly it around the world.
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Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer: Tony Pastor
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Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com
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Cassino '44 - Rome Falls (Part 8)
In the final episode of our epic Italy series, Al Murray and James Holland follow OPERATION DIADEM to completion. The Germans have been pushed back past the Adolf Hitler line and the final victory for the Allies is the liberation of the Eternal City.
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Cassino ‘44 - OPERATION DIADEM (Part 7)
Cassino is cleared, and the Allies are planning one final push to take Rome and end the war in Italy, once and for all. Ira Akers presents OPERATION STRANGLEHOLD, a bombing effort on an enormous scale- freezing the Nazi rearmament. As the ground hardens and blue skies return to the Italian countryside - OPERATION DIADEM is launched.
In this penultimate episode, Al Murray and James Holland begin the road to victory in Southern Europe. They also discuss the Mafioso rule in Italy, and the grotesque reprisal murders enacted by the Gestapo.
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Cassino '44 - Cassino Town (Part 6)
The capturing of Monte Cassino and Cassino town was crucial to the Allied victory in Italy, so why did it take so long to break through the stubborn German resistance?
Al Murray and James Holland also discuss the morale and manpower problems faced by the New Zealand troops.
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Cassino '44 - OPERATION FISCHFANG (Part 5)
The Nazis have assembled over 90,000 troops to counterattack under General von Mackensen’s troops, they’re beginning to amass at the Anzio beach head.
The Allies' progress through Italy is slow, and pressure from Whitehall triggers a change of command in Italy. Will this turn the tide?
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Cassino ’44 - Capturing Cassino (Part 4)
As the battle heats up in Italy, Al Murray and James Holland detail of the most iconic moments in WW2 history - the Battle of Monte Cassino in February 1944.
The Nazis defending the Abbey are depleted, but the Allies' attacks up narrow ridges are failing. Progress is slow, and the terrain is treacherous - will the Abbey be liberated?
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Exec Producer: Tony Pastor
Social: @WeHaveWaysPod
Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com
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Customer Reviews
Colin’s review
I happened on this via Facebook got addicted when listening to the episodes on Casino and Italy. Loved the interaction between them and how they both explain things with detail and care as well as a sense of humour on difficult subject. Loved Master of the Air episodes too as listens to pod cast after watching. Brilliant brings things to life thank you.
Always a fun listen
I tend to save them up and binge listen whilst gardening or something similar - always funny, always insightful about a subject that still plays a massive part in how we see the world
Too much USA focus now
This used to be my favourite podcast, bar none. The last few months I’ve dialled back on my listening. John McManus used to be a very occasional guest, with the odd podcast being focused on the American experience during the war. But now, it seems they other episode features a specific USA focus. And although he’s an accomplished historian, I just can’t get on with John’s presentation. I also think American Second World War experiences are oversaturated in popular culture, and I previously loved the global (or British) perspective. It’s obvious they’re focused on monetising this podcast, and thus feel the need to Americanise it to appeal to more listeners across the pond and increase revenue that way. It’s such a shame.
Thanks for the journey lads, it’s been a good one.