WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk We Have Ways
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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.
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The Greatest War Fiction
We spend a lot of time speaking about non-fiction, but what are the greatest works of historical fiction?
Al Murray interviews James Holland about his new novel 'Alvesdon', a fictional portrait of a farming family during the Second World War.
📖 Alvesdon is available from the 13th June in all good bookshops
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Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer: Tony Pastor
Social: @WeHaveWaysPod
Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com
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The REAL Band Of Brothers
We're on the ground in Normandy as part of the D-Day 80 celebrations and our first stop is a parachute drop by the Band Of Brothers cast.
James Holland interviews actors from the series and finds out about their gruelling training in Curahee and what it means to be a part of such an iconic TV series.
A Goalhanger Production
Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer: Tony Pastor
Social: @WeHaveWaysPod
Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com
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D-Day: Victory In Normandy? (Episode 10)
After over a month on the ground fighting through fields and villages, the Allies have forced a retreat by Nazi High Command. The fightback has begun in Western Europe.
Al Murray and James Holland assess Allied victory, losses and our memory of June 1944.
In the biggest series of We Have Ways of Making You Talk, join Al and James as they unravel the heroism, sacrifices, and strategic brilliance behind one of the most pivotal moments in history. Prepare to be transported to the heart of the Second World War's defining hour.
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Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer: Tony Pastor
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D-Day: COBRA and GOODWOOD (Episode 9)
Allied Air superiority has left German forces in a mire, and the death of Rommel only makes the situation worse. After four long years of fighting, the tides have finally turned.
Al Murray and James Holland discuss the defining battles of Operation COBRA and GOODWOOD and the inevitable victory against the Nazis.
In the biggest series of We Have Ways of Making You Talk, join Al and James as they unravel the heroism, sacrifices, and strategic brilliance behind one of the most pivotal moments in history. Prepare to be transported to the heart of the Second World War's defining hour.
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Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer: Tony Pastor
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D-Day: Bocage Busting (Episode 8)
In an expertly researched episode, Al Murray and James Holland investigate the myths surrounding Operation OVERLORD penned by historians in the last 80 years.
They lead the charge against Carlo D’Este’s assessment of Normandy and look at the expert planning that leads to the breakthrough.
In the biggest series of We Have Ways of Making You Talk, join Al and James as they unravel the heroism, sacrifices, and strategic brilliance behind one of the most pivotal moments in history. Prepare to be transported to the heart of the Second World War's defining hour.
A Goalhanger Production
Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer: Tony Pastor
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D-Day: The Normandy Bridgehead (Episode 7)
The beaches have been successfully invaded, but the race is on. In the hours and days after D-Day, the Allies faced some of the toughest fighting groups available to the Nazis - including 12 SS HITLER JUGEND and PANZER LEHR.
Can Monty’s men break through the bocage to find victory in Normandy?
In the biggest series of We Have Ways of Making You Talk, join Al and James as they unravel the heroism, sacrifices, and strategic brilliance behind one of the most pivotal moments in history. Prepare to be transported to the heart of the Second World War's defining hour.
A Goalhanger Production
Produced by Joey McCarthy
Exec Producer: Tony Pastor
Social: @WeHaveWaysPod
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