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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,

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37:27

The Women Of SOE: The Forgotten Spy (Part 3)

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2025/01/21

The Agents of SOE did more than undermine the Nazi occupation of France, but how far did their reach extend? What theatres of war did these female agents excel in, and what impact and legacy did they leave behind after 1945?

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53:20

The Women Of SOE: Set Europe Ablaze (Part 2)

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2025/01/16

In the years and months before the liberation of Europe and D-Day, the female agents of SOE played an integral and highly dangerous role in undermining Nazi rule. Many paid the ultimate sacrifice, often alone and in horrific circumstances - including Noor Inayat Khan, 'The Spy Who Never Lied.' Join James Holland

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45:55

The Women Of SOE: Churchill's Favourite Spy

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2025/01/14

Olympic skier, cigarette smuggler, countess, beauty queen, spy. Krystyna Skarbek was the first female agent of the Allied war effort, but far from the last. What drove women to join the fight against the Nazis, often deep into enemy-held territory and with nothing but their wits to aid them?Join James Holland and Al Murray as they talk to SOE expert, Clare Mulley, on a thrilling series about the extraordinary women of SOE in an epic, but overlooked, part of WW2 history. A Goalhanger

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33:38

1945: Endgame In Europe

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2025/01/09

The 80th Anniversary of the end of WW2 is in our sights. Do Allied leadership, like Winston Churchill, think the end of the war - or the British Empire - was inevitable in 1945? Why did Axis forces keep fighting when surrender seemed the obvious choice in order to stop the suffering? ...And whatever happened to the wonder weapons? James Holland and Al Murray as they set the scene for the armageddon that is the last year of the Second World War. A Goalhanger Production Produced by James Regan +

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40:31

The Real SAS Rogue Heroes

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2025/01/07

What does 'SAS' stand for? Why is Paddy Blair Mayne considered the perfect military man? What does the new hit BBC show 'SAS Rogue Heroes' get right about the historical inspirations for the hit television series, and what more is there to learn once it ends?Join James Holland and Al Murray as they give their verdict on series 2 so far, and discuss the controversy surrounding the main character in the programme, both on and off screen. A Goalhanger Production Produced by James Regan + Joey

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28:08

Inside Hitler's Bunker (Eclipse, Alan Moorehead)

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2025/01/02

As a new year's treat, Al Murray has recorded a chapter of 'Eclipse' by Alan Moorehead. This incredible history, republished by We Have Ways, was first published in 1945. In chapter 14, Moorehead reconstructs, in terrifying detail, the collapse of Germany and Hitler's fragile grasp on reality slipping away. A Goalhanger Production Produced by James Regan & Joey McCarthy Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Join our ‘Independent Company’ to watch

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20:08

A Sherwood Rangers Christmas

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2024/12/31

Schinnen, The Netherlands, Christmas 1944.The men of the Sherwood Rangers have a choice for Christmas 1944. Around 100 soldiers, after nearly 5 years of fighting, are eligible to return home for extended leave. But can the unit survive such a significant loss of experience in such a crucial period of fighting? Join James Holland as he tells Al Murray and John McManus all about how the men of one of Britain's most decorated units in WW2 tried to bring a little Christmas cheer to each other and the

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19:07

A Christmas Truce

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ·

2024/12/26

German-Belgian border, Christmas Eve 1944.John McManus tells James Holland and Al Murray all about the surprising Christmas story of a family trying to survive, and an incredible reunion half a world away. As three American soldiers seek refuge with a civilian family, they hear a knock at the door. German soldiers, desperate to seek warmth from the snow also walk in. Produced by Joey McCarthy & James Regan Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Email:

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17:52

Slaughter On The Ice

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2024/12/24

Karelian Isthmus, Finland, Christmas 1939.The first Christmas of WW2 sees brutal fighting between the Soviet Red Army and the Finnish defence forces. Stalin's invasion has stalled in the snow, with underprepared and ill-equipped Russian troops dying in droves to outnumbered yet experienced Finnish veterans. But under clear winter skies, a bigger threat is that 'sweating means death...' Join Al Murray as he tells James Holland and John McManus all about the first Christmas of the war, and learn

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43:36

Highlights & High Ground

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2024/12/19

James Holland and Al Murray reminisce about our record-breaking 2024 and their highlights from this year. Including a pitch for Guy Ritchie's next blockbuster, obsessing over capturing the high ground, and their love affair with a P-38 Lightning. A Goalhanger Production Produced by Joey McCarthy & James Regan Assistant Producer: Alice Horrell Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Join our ‘Independent Company’ to watch our livestreams, get

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40:27

The End Of The Home Guard

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2024/12/17

Far from being a quiet end to the war, December 1944 was incredibly busy. As the Home Guard was getting demobilised, women in Nazi Germany were being forcibly volunteered...Join James Holland and Al Murray as they discuss all things December 1944, including Noël Coward's diaries, the Conservative Party's conspiracies against Churchill, and their Christmas book wishlist from Santa. A Goalhanger Production Produced by Joey McCarthy & James Regan Assistant Producer: Evan Green Exec Producer: Tony

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62:12

The Duel: The Fox That Outlived Them All (Part 2)

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2024/12/12

April-May, 1945.Karl Wolff and Ernst Karltenbrunner are running out of time, and options. Interrogated by Himmler, and Hitler himself in the ruins of Berlin, their scheming is frustrated at every turn - even car rides and family members risk getting them killed. Join Jim and Al for the incredible endgame of the SS rivals from part 1. As the circle of vengeful Allied forces close in, will Wolff and Karltenbrunner find a Nuremberg noose around their necks? And will their high-profile prisoners

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59:44

The Duel: The Nazi Escape Plan (Part 1)

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2024/12/10

Spring, 1945.Two high-ranking SS officers in Hitler's empire, who have seen the writing on the wall for the Third Reich, are plotting their escape. With warehouses of counterfeit cash and hoards of stolen art, Karl Wolff and Ernst Karltenbrunner aren't just concealing their treasonous plots against their colleagues, but also each other. Join James Holland and Al Murray as they uncover the audacious plans of two rivals plotting the same escape... and all unwittingly connected by the Allied

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34:15

Speer, Snipers & Submarines

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2024/12/05

Were the Americans exploiting WW2 for profit? Why shouldn't you fight at night with your canopy open? And how do you put the 'fun' into We Have Ways Festival Fünf...?Join Jim and Al answering your questions, as well as reflecting on the show, driving a tank destroyer across Lambeth Bridge, and their new-found writing process working together on Victory '45... A Goalhanger Production Produced by Joey McCarthy & James Regan Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Email:

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46:44

Peleliu: A Pointless Victory (Part 2)

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2024/12/03

Al Murray, James Holland and John McManus conclude their brace of episodes on the battle for Peleliu.In a battlefield so dire, even the company dog gets killed, the boys discuss if any of the fighting was worth it. A Goalhanger Production Produced by Joey McCarthy & Evan Green Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Join our ‘Independent Company’ to watch our livestreams, get earlybird tickets and our weekly newsletter - packed with

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45:50

Pelileu: Death Trap Island (Part 1)

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2024/11/28

27th November, 1944, Palau Islands.A 'God-Forsaken' island in the Pacific, Palau must be taken for the US strategy to reclaim the Philippines and push back the Japanese Empire. After 2 months of bloodthirsty fighting, The US forces claimed the island for its airfield, but the controversy of its strategic value versus the horrific cost in men remains to this day. Did the myopic, and partisan ambitions of a flawed top brass result in the shocking US casualty figures? Or was it the coral, caves,

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51:08

Blitz, Vichy Problems & The Best Military Beards

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2024/11/26

Just how good is Steve McQueen’s new film on The Blitz? Was the Vichy government really that bad in 1945? And which general had the best beard? Al Murray and James Holland have a great catch up and answer your questions. A Goalhanger Production Produced by Evan Green & Joey McCarthy Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Join our ‘Independent Company’ to watch our livestreams, get earlybird tickets and our weekly newsletter - packed with

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9:42

Listen Now: Legacy

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2024/11/25

Listen to Legacy from Wondery and Goalhanger Podcasts. Each season, historian Peter Frankopan and broadcaster Afua Hirsch tell the wild stories of the most extraordinary men and women to have ever lived – and ask whether they have the reputation they deserve. Winston Churchill is a towering figure in British history. Born into an aristocratic family, he began his career as a soldier and war correspondent before entering politics. He was an early champion of social reform, and became Prime Minister

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51:57

Blitz: The Final Flames (Part 4)

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2024/11/21

Bombing continues across the UK, and Brits ask if the violence will ever cease. In the final episode of this series, Al and James assess the damage left by the Luftwaffe.We Have Ways tackles the people's war in this new series, taking a forensic dive into the history of the Nazi bombing raids that terrorised the UK during the first half of the Second World War. A Goalhanger Production Produced by Joey McCarthy Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Email:

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11:50

FESTIVAL TICKETS NOW ON SALE

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2024/11/20

WE HAVE WAYS FEST 2025 TICKETS ARE NOW ON GENERAL SALE12-14TH SEPTEMBER 2025 wehavewaysfest.co.uk A Goalhanger Production Produced by Joey McCarthy Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Join our ‘Independent Company’ to watch our livestreams, get earlybird tickets and our weekly newsletter - packed with deals. Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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