
We Have Ways of Making You Talk
Hosted by Al and Al Murray and James Holland and Jim · Goalhanger
4.8from 4,696 ratings
- 1,027
- Episodes
- 306
- Transcribed
- 4,696
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2019
- First episode
- 1M
- YouTube views
About 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, 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/wehaveways For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com
- Publisher
- Goalhanger
- Category
- education · history · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 25 Mar 2019
- Latest episode
- 21 Sept 2026
Latest episodes
306 of 1,027 episodes have a transcript.

21 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Beneath The Coventry Blitz

16 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Most Important Date Of The Second World War

14 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
One Man's War: Fighting Through Italy (Part 4)
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Beneath The Coventry Blitz
Published 21 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] The application has been successful, and so I shall come home either on Saturday night or Sunday morning, but will have to be back here by Monday midday. The only trouble is, I shall have to pay my own railway fare, so if we have got any money at all, I wish you could wire me a little on immediately to cover it. I understand the Earl Street shop is completely gone, Harford Street windows smashed, the warehouse gutted, and Chalesmoor ruined. Is this correct? I suppose there is something left of my pet shop Stoke Heath. I imagine we have lost thousands of pounds worth of stock and other things, and are possibly up to our necks in it. […]
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- YouTube views
- 1,060,078
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.7 / 5
- 1,247 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.8 / 5
- 3,449 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 86 / 100
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- 96
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 93
- Engagement
- 100
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Who hosts We Have Ways of Making You Talk?
Al and Al Murray and James Holland and Jim host the show. Published by Goalhanger.
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