History

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk

by Goalhanger

HistorySociety & Culture

Today: #8 in History, New Zealand on our combined chart.

Share this ranking Is this your show? Claim it

Listen on Apple Podcasts Spotify Pocket Casts Support on Patreon Website RSS feed

Chart positions today · New Zealand

If you like WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk, try…

Empire: World History

From Goalhanger

The WW2 Podcast

Ranking history · New Zealand

All podcasts History

Latest daily rankings: Oct 21. New rankings will appear after the next update.

Position on the History, New Zealand combined chart over the last 7 days. Toggle platforms to compare their positions. Lower rank numbers are better.

View as table

Date	Combined Rank	Apple Podcasts	Pocket Casts	Castbox
Oct 21	#8	#8	#8	#8
Oct 20	#8	#8	#10	#9
Oct 19	#9	#9	#11	#9
Oct 18	#11	#11	#12	#10
Oct 17	#12	#12	#12	#12
Oct 16	#12	#12	#12	#12

Latest episodes

Barbarossa In Ukraine: Capitalism To The Rescue (Part 2)

October 19, 2026 · 58 min

Why did Roosevelt back aid to Stalin despite fierce opposition in Congress? What happened when Harry Hopkins met Stalin alone in Moscow? How did Britain and America come to the rescue of the Soviet Union's communist regime? Join Al Murray…
Barbarossa In Ukraine: Trouble At The Top (Part 1)

October 14, 2026 · 58 min

Why did Stalin sack Zhukov for warning that Kiev might have to be given up? How did Hitler talk Guderian into turning his panzers south, hours after he'd called the plan impossible? Why were German tank units already running out of men…
What We Get Wrong About WW2

October 12, 2026 · 40 min

Is the film Pressure accurate? Was Matthew Ridgeway a good general? And, how did WW2 shape the early leadership of NATO? In this special episode, recorded live at We Have Ways Festival 2026, Jim and Al are joined by John McManus to…
A Polish Odyssey

October 7, 2026 · 24 min

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…
Stalingrad Of The Adriatic: The Town (Part 4)

October 5, 2026 · 43 min

How did the men of the Canadian Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment experience the fighting for Ortona? What was Christmas 1943 like for men on the frontline? Were Commonwealth and British forces finally able to take the town? Join James…

Show 7 more episodesShow fewer episodes

Stalingrad Of The Adriatic: The Gully (Part 3)

September 30, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

What was the reaction of Nazi leadership to Allied attacks at Ortona? Why did Germans always counter-attack? When did Kesselring take full control of German forces in Italy? Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 3, as they explore the…
Stalingrad Of The Adriatic: Death On The Moro (Part 2)

September 28, 2026 · 54 min

What does Harry Wilson’s diary tell us about the fight for Ortona? Why was the Italian Campaign ‘not for the faint hearted’? How did German troops experience the battle for the River Moro? Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 2, as…
Stalingrad Of The Adriatic: The Sangro (Part 1)

September 23, 2026 · 53 min

How did the fight for Ortona become known as the 'Stalingrad Of The Adriatic’? What was the role of Commonwealth and British Empire troops in the Italian Campaign? And, why was crossing the River Sangro so difficult? Join James Holland…
Beneath The Coventry Blitz

September 21, 2026 · 27 min

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…
The Most Important Date Of The Second World War

September 16, 2026 · 46 min

Why was September 17th the most important date in WW2? What was the significance of the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran? How did British tank procurement change during and after the war? Join Jim and Al for a classic 'war waffle' episode…
One Man's War: Fighting Through Italy (Part 4)

September 14, 2026 · 41 min

What happened to Sam to get sent home from Italy? When did Sam's war end? How did Sam feel when he went home and saw his family? Join Jim and Al for part 4 of a new series focussing on one man's war, as they follow the exploits of Sam…
Introducing: Bear Hunt

September 10, 2026 · 11 min

350 British civilians are dead and Russia is responsible. Number 10 hits back as a hapless Prime Minister plays his hand in the age of regime decapitation.Bear Hunt is a technically rigorous action drama exploring the political manoeuvres…

Full episode archive on Apple Podcasts →

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