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WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk

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Today: #4 in History, United Kingdom on our combined chart.

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#43#110#47#84 Pulse 20

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#3#6#4#4 Pulse 83

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Date	Combined Rank	Apple Podcasts	Spotify	Pocket Casts	Castbox
Oct 21	#57	#43	#110	#84	#47
Oct 20	#69	#55	#115	#84	#52
Oct 19	#57	#44	#119	#84	#43
Oct 18	#64	#51	#117	#84	#61
Oct 17	#68	#54	#118	#84	#50
Oct 16	#65	#47	#118	#84	#47

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About the show

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