WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk

Goalhanger

We Have Ways of Making You Talk is a weekly show exploring the Second World War in close up. Comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland tell battlefield tales and bring forgotten events back into sharp focus.

  • 50 minutes 8 seconds
    Sink The Bismarck! Legacy

    What did the Bismarck sinking mean for Hitler's naval plans? When were the wrecks of Hood and Bismarck discovered? Why does the rapid sinking of HMS Hood still cause so much debate?


    Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 4 as they recount the thrilling chase of the battleship Bismarck, pride of the Nazi German Kriegsmarine, and the men and ships of Britain's Royal Navy determined to sink her.


    Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights. Members also get priority access and discounts to live events.


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    Produced by James Regan


    Editor: Bruno Di Castri


    Exec Producer: Tony Pastor


    Social: @WeHaveWaysPod


    Social Producer: Harry Balden


    Email: [email protected]


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    5 February 2026, 12:30 am
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    Sink The Bismarck! Sink The Bismarck (Part 3)

    When was the Bismarck sunk? How did British destroyers contribute to the sinking of the Bismarck? Why did Bismarck take so much damage in order to sink?


    Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 3 as they recount the thrilling chase of the battleship Bismarck, pride of the Nazi German Kriegsmarine, and the men and ships of Britain's Royal Navy determined to sink her.


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    Produced by James Regan


    Editor: Adam Thornton


    Exec Producer: Tony Pastor


    Social: @WeHaveWaysPod


    Social Producer: Harry Balden


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    3 February 2026, 12:30 am
  • 46 minutes 18 seconds
    Sink The Bismarck! Stringbags vs Bismarck (Part 2)

    What resources did the British deploy to hunt the Bismarck? How did British air power contribute to the sinking of the Bismarck? When did Bismarck get attacked by Fairey Swordfish torpedo planes?


    Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 2 as they recount the thrilling chase of the battleship Bismarck, pride of the Nazi German Kriegsmarine, and the men and ships of Britain's Royal Navy determined to sink her.


    Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights. Members also get priority access and discounts to live events.


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    Produced by James Regan


    Editor: James Clayden


    Exec Producer: Tony Pastor


    Social: @WeHaveWaysPod


    Social Producer: Harry Balden


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    29 January 2026, 12:30 am
  • 59 minutes 35 seconds
    Sink The Bismarck! Pursuit (Part 1)

    How did the Bismarck try to escape after sinking HMS Hood? Why was the Bismarck so hard to find in the Atlantic? When would Bismarck be safe from Royal Navy surface vessels?


    Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 1 as they recount the thrilling chase of the battleship Bismarck, pride of the Nazi German Kriegsmarine, and the men and ships of Britain's Royal Navy determined to sink her.


    Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights. Members also get priority access and discounts to live events.


    A Goalhanger Production


    Produced by James Regan


    Editor: Bruno Di Castri


    Exec Producer: Tony Pastor


    Social: @WeHaveWaysPod


    Social Producer: Harry Balden


    Email: [email protected]


    Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways

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    27 January 2026, 12:30 am
  • 33 minutes 40 seconds
    Polish Heroism At Monte Cassino

    As a part of our continuing effort to commemorate the incredible global story of WW2, we present our ongoing ‘Family Stories’ series.


    This series tells YOUR relatives’ stories of derring do - both on the front line and home front.


    In this episode we hear your tales of Austrian POWs, Norwegian pranksters, and Italian partisans.


    With thanks to Alina Cleaver, Dag-Rune Gundersen, Dave King, Craig Green, Nick Clark, Lorenzo Grecomoro, and Karol Tereszczuk.


    Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights. Members also get priority access and discounts to live events.


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    Produced by James Regan


    Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris


    Exec Producer: Tony Pastor


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    22 January 2026, 12:30 am
  • 40 minutes 37 seconds
    Atlantic Crossings, French Morale, & American Inaugurations

    Why do ships and planes paint their interiors green? How did the cold winters of the 1940s lead to the Fall of France? How did FDR break convention with his third and fourth presidential terms?


    Join James Holland and Al Murray for a classic war waffle episode, which includes a look at all the major events of every January 20th during WW2.


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    A Goalhanger Production


    Produced by James Regan


    Assistant Producer: Alfie Rowe


    Exec Producer: Tony Pastor


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    20 January 2026, 12:30 am
  • 21 minutes 7 seconds
    How To Remember The Holocaust

    Why should people remember the Holocaust? When did people start to commemorate the Holocaust? How do different countries around the world engage with Holocaust education?


    Listen to this exclusive extract from Waitman Wade Beorn and Alex Maws' talk from the latest We Have Ways Festival on the role and power of memory in Holocaust education.


    Start your free trial at ⁠⁠patreon.com/wehaveways and listen more festival talks, as well as other subscriber perks. Enjoy livestreams, early access to podcast episodes, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights. Members also get priority access and discounts to live events.


    A Goalhanger Production


    Produced by James Regan


    Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris


    Exec Producer: Tony Pastor


    Social: @WeHaveWaysPod


    Email: [email protected]


    Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways

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    16 January 2026, 12:30 am
  • 40 minutes 28 seconds
    Hood vs Bismarck: Battle of the Denmark Strait (Part 4)

    When did Hood and Bismarck begin firing at each other? Why did the battle end so quickly? How fast did the result of the battle spread across the world?


    Join James Holland and Al Murray for Part 4 of this series on the titanic clash between two mighty warships that represented the pride of the British Royal Navy and the Nazi German Kriegsmarine.


    Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights. Members also get priority access and discounts to live events.


    A Goalhanger Production


    Produced by James Regan


    Editor: Charlie Rodwell


    Exec Producer: Tony Pastor


    Social: @WeHaveWaysPod


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    15 January 2026, 12:30 am
  • 47 minutes 10 seconds
    Hood vs Bismarck: The Mighty Hood (Part 3)

    Why was HMS Hood considered the peak of British sea power? Who was the commander of HMS Hood during The Battle of the Denmark Strait? When was HMS Hood built?


    Join James Holland and Al Murray for Part 3 of this series on the titanic clash between two mighty warships that represented the pride of the British Royal Navy and the Nazi German Kriegsmarine.


    Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights. Members also get priority access and discounts to live events.


    A Goalhanger Production


    Produced by James Regan


    Editor: Charlie Rodwell


    Exec Producer: Tony Pastor


    Social: @WeHaveWaysPod


    Email: [email protected]


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    13 January 2026, 12:30 am
  • 55 minutes 28 seconds
    Hood vs Bismarck: Passage (Part 2)

    Why was the Battleship Bismarck so feared? How well prepared were the British to fight the Bismarck? Is the Bismarck overrated?


    Join James Holland and Al Murray for Part 2 of this series on the titanic clash between two mighty warships that represented the pride of the British Royal Navy and the Nazi German Kriegsmarine.


    Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights. Members also get priority access and discounts to live events.


    A Goalhanger Production


    Produced by James Regan


    Editor: Charlie Rodwell


    Exec Producer: Tony Pastor


    Social: @WeHaveWaysPod


    Email: [email protected]


    Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways

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    8 January 2026, 12:30 am
  • 39 minutes 53 seconds
    Hood vs Bismarck: The Chase (Part 1)

    Why was Bismarck such a threat to British sea power? Who was the commander of the Bismarck task force? When was Operation Rheinübung?


    Join James Holland and Al Murray for Part 1 of this series on the titanic clash between two mighty warships that represented the pride of the British Royal Navy and the Nazi German Kriegsmarine.


    Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights. Members also get priority access and discounts to live events.


    A Goalhanger Production


    Produced by James Regan


    Editor: Charlie Rodwell


    Exec Producer: Tony Pastor


    Social: @WeHaveWaysPod


    Email: [email protected]


    Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways

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    6 January 2026, 12:30 am
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