

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk
Goalhanger
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, Churchill's leadership, and the Fall of Berlin, to World War 2 tanks, fighter planes, and naval battles. Expect historical insights, lively tangents, and discussions on iconic second world war events like Operation Barbarossa, the Pacific Theatre, and the North African campaign.Join our membership club for extra content, livestreams and ad-free listening: patreon.com/wehavewaysFor more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com
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Jul 16, 2023 • 36min
Between The Lines - Ep 15
Welcome along to another of our We Have Ways series - Between the Lines.In this week's episode we get an incredible insight from General Omar Bradley's aide, Captain Chet Hansen, describing the advance on Sicily.Between The Lines is a We Have Ways productionJulia ‘Ma’ Blyth is read by Ruth SillersDavid Blyth is read by Matthew MalthouseOscar Griswold is read by Michael LyonsChester Hansen is read by Lance Fuller Vere Hodgson is read by Rachel HollandHeinz Knoke is read by Lukas WechslerBertie Packer is read by Paul WaggottWillhelm Mauss is read by Alex FiguierdoJack Ward is read by Adam JarrellHarry Wilson is read by Joel EmeryNarration is by James Holland and Al MurrayEditing by Jon Gill and Joey McCarthyWritten and produced by Merryn WaltersThe Executive Producer is Tony Pastor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 13, 2023 • 1h 4min
A Veteran of Iwo Jima
A special podcast today as James Holland talks to Dick Jessor, former US Marine Corps veteran of the terrible battle for Iwo Jim in Feb-March 1945. Dick speaks very movingly and poignantly about his experiences - events that have lived with him ever since.Our speaker line-up for We Have Ways Fest Drei is now LIVE - head to wehavewaysfest.co.uk/line-up for more informationA Goalhanger Films ProductionProduced by Harry LinekerExec Producer: Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: wehavewayspod.comMembers’ Club: patreon.com/wehavewaysEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 11, 2023 • 52min
The Battle of Kursk
It’s approaching July 1943 and German forces have pushed on to Kursk, north of the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. As they await the spring thaw and recommencement of hostilities, the Russians are digging in for a long defensive fight and future counter-offensive. It’s clear the Germans are beatable, but can the Red Army take advantage of their superior supply lines, rations & vehicles, and partizan support from locals? Or will their far higher casualty rates level the playing field? Al and James survey the preparations for battle…A Goalhanger Films ProductionProduced by Harry LinekerExec Producer: Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: wehavewayspod.comMembers’ Club: patreon.com/wehavewaysEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 9, 2023 • 28min
Between The Lines - Ep 14
Welcome along to a new episode of our We Have Ways series - Between the Lines.Between The Lines is a We Have Ways productionJulia ‘Ma’ Blyth is read by Ruth SillersDavid Blyth is read by Matthew MalthouseOscar Griswold is read by Michael LyonsChester Hansen is read by Lance Fuller Vere Hodgson is read by Rachel HollandHeinz Knoke is read by Lukas WechslerBertie Packer is read by Paul WaggottWillhelm Mauss is read by Alex FiguierdoJack Ward is read by Adam JarrellHarry Wilson is read by Joel EmeryNarration is by James Holland and Al MurrayEditing by Jon Gill and Joey McCarthyWritten and produced by Merryn WaltersThe executive producer is Tony Pastor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 6, 2023 • 48min
Bomber Command's Forgotten Weapon
A considerable part of RAF Bomber Command’s operations were devoted to mine-laying operations in ports and river estuaries and phenomenally successful it was too as Jane Gulliford Lowes explains in this often surprising and revelatory discussion.A Goalhanger Films ProductionProduced by Harry LinekerExec Producer: Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: wehavewayspod.comMembers’ Club: patreon.com/wehavewaysEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 4, 2023 • 36min
The Loyd Carrier And The Half-Track: Live at Chalke Valley
It's another hardware heavy episode as Al Murray and James Holland record live at Chalke Valley History Festival.We get an update from our restoration of a Loyd Carrier and hear about the benefits of a half-track vehicle versus a tank.Our line-up for We Have Ways Fest 2023 is now live! Find out more on wehavewaysfest.co.ukA Goalhanger Films ProductionProduced byExec Producer: Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: wehavewayspod.comMembers’ Club: patreon.com/wehavewaysEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 2, 2023 • 26min
Between The Lines - Ep 13
Welcome along to a new episode of our We Have Ways series - Between the Lines.Between The Lines is a We Have Ways productionJulia ‘Ma’ Blyth is read by Ruth SillersDavid Blyth is read by Matthew MalthouseOscar Griswold is read by Michael LyonsChester Hansen is read by Lance Fuller Vere Hodgson is read by Rachel HollandHeinz Knoke is read by Lukas WechslerBertie Packer is read by Paul WaggottWillhelm Mauss is read by Alex FiguierdoJack Ward is read by Adam JarrellHarry Wilson is read by Joel EmeryNarration is by James Holland and Al MurrayEditing by Jon Gill and Joey McCarthyWritten and produced by Merryn WaltersThe executive producer is Tony Pastor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 29, 2023 • 56min
Mobilising Hate
In this first of two conversations with the filmmaker and historian, Martin Davidson, we take a fresh look at how and why the Nazis believed making the Jews suffer was the only was to make Germany - and Europe - great again. In this first part, Martin and James discuss the genesis of the idea grew and came to be so widely accepted as the guiding principle of the Nazi movement.A Goalhanger Films ProductionProduced by Joey McCarthyExec Producer: Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPodMembers' Club: patreon.com/wehavewaysWebsite: wehavewayspod.comEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 2023 • 51min
The Culture War
What were Brits listening and reading during the Second World War, and why did poetry have a renaissance for Tommies on the front line? Al Murray and James Holland talk about wartime culture and the creation of a false English idyll. Also, in light of this weekend's news from Russia, Al and Jim wonder if parallels can be drawn between the Wagner Group and the Waffen SS.A Goalhanger Films ProductionProduced by Joey McCarthyExec Producer: Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: wehavewayspod.comMembers’ Club: patreon.com/wehavewaysEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 25, 2023 • 28min
Between The Lines - Ep 12
Welcome along to a new episode of our We Have Ways series - Between the Lines.Between The Lines is a We Have Ways productionJulia ‘Ma’ Blyth is read by Ruth SillersDavid Blyth is read by Matthew MalthouseOscar Griswold is read by Michael LyonsChester Hansen is read by Lance Fuller Vere Hodgson is read by Rachel HollandHeinz Knoke is read by Lukas WechslerBertie Packer is read by Paul WaggottWillhelm Mauss is read by Alex FiguierdoJack Ward is read by Adam JarrellHarry Wilson is read by Joel EmeryNarration is by James Holland and Al MurrayEditing by Jon Gill and Joey McCarthyWritten and produced by Merryn WaltersThe executive producer is Tony Pastor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices