Padraig (guest presenter)
History writer and guest presenter specializing in the history of fascism and the far right, providing the episode's main research-driven narrative and analysis about William Joyce (Lord Haw‑Haw).
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Dec 18, 2025 • 1h 4min
Part Two: Lord Haw-Haw: Hitler's Favorite Anglo Propagandist
Padraig, a history writer specializing in fascism, delves into the life of William Joyce, known as Lord Haw-Haw, and his rise as a Nazi propagandist. He discusses Joyce’s captivating speaking skills that garnered him a cult following, and the tensions with Oswald Mosley over antisemitism. Joyce’s strategic use of propaganda from Germany demoralized British listeners, despite ultimately becoming a figure of ridicule. The podcast covers his tumultuous marriage, tragic demise, and the lingering influence of his legacy among neo-Nazi groups.
