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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Jun 22, 2023 • 48min
Pop Stars of the Second World War
In this episode, James Holland talks to legendary music journalist, David Hepworth about the popular songs and singers of the wartime years, and particularly those recorded at the world’s most famous recording studio, Abbey Road. From Al Bowlly and Noel Coward, to Gracie Fields, George Formby and Glenn Miller, they also discuss the magic of a recorded song and how wartime inventions changed the music industry forever.A Goalhanger Films ProductionProduced byExec Producer: Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: 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 20, 2023 • 47min
The Religious Resistance
Al and James discuss Felix Kir, the merry cleric of Dijon, who took on the Nazis. How could the clergy in Occupied France resist? And what's that about cocktails?A Goalhanger Films ProductionProduced by Harry LinekerExec Producer: Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: 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 18, 2023 • 26min
Between The Lines - Ep 11
Welcome along to a new episode of our new, 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 15, 2023 • 52min
USA - We Have Ways: The Logistics Of War
How did troops in remote islands fighting have a constant supply of armour, ammunition and food to secure victory?James and John speak about the astonishing operational effort put in to secure victory in the Philippines,A Goalhanger Films ProductionProduced by Joey McCarthyExec Producer: Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: 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 13, 2023 • 52min
Fighting The Wolfpacks
The summer of 1943 was crucial in the battle for Atlantic supremacy. How did the Allies defeat the Nazi U-Boats to regain control of vital shipping routes across the oceans?A Goalhanger Films ProductionProduced by Harry LinekerExec Producer: Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: 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 11, 2023 • 27min
Between The Lines - Ep 10
Welcome along to a new episode of our new, 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 8, 2023 • 41min
The Survivor - The Josef Lefkowitz Story
At just 13-years-old, following the Nazi invasion of Poland, Josef Lefkowitz and his father were separated from their family and taken to the Kraków-Plaszów concentration camp.Josef survived the Holocaust, and some of the most notorious concentration camps, including Auschwitz, Mauthausen and Ebensee.With his freedom, Josef returned home to find that he was the only one left alive in an extended family of 150. Compelled by the need to do something to avenge that loss, he joined the Jewish police while still in a displaced persons' camp, and was recruited as an intelligence officer for the US Army who gave him a team to search for Nazis in hiding.Whilst rounding up SS leaders, he played a critical role in identifying and bringing to justice his greatest tormentor, the Butcher of Plaszow, Amon Göth. He then committed his life to helping the orphaned children of the Holocaust rebuild their lives.In this harrowing podcast, Josef speaks to Al Murray and James Holland about his extraordinary life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 6, 2023 • 54min
June 1943
Strikes in the US, funerals in Japan and the Pope calling for peace. Al Murray and James Holland search the records to find out exactly what was happening this week 80 years ago.A Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Harry LinekerExec Producer: Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: www.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 4, 2023 • 34min
Between The Lines - Ep 9
Welcome along to a new episode of our new, 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 1, 2023 • 1h 6min
The Birth of the SAS
Shrouded in mystery and classified papers, the origins of the SAS during the Second World War are as shadowy as the operations they took part in.James Holland speaks to ex-SAS Officer Tom Petch about the birth of the Special Forces, especially the fascinating figure of Dudley Clarke.A Goalhanger Films ProductionProduced by Joey McCarthyExec Producer: Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: 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
