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The Rest Is Football: Daly BrightnessA Tattoo From A Lioness, A Rendition Of Lady Marmalade & 100 Men v 1 GorillaWhich show would Millie rather be a guest on - Hot Ones or The Voice? Would Rach ever let Georgia Stanway give her a tattoo? And where do the girls stand in the all-important “100 men vs one gorilla” debate?
Also find out which sport Rach and Millie think they’d have excelled at if it weren’t for football…
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The Rest Is FootballArsenal Beaten By Impressive PSGWas it Arsenal’s lack of firepower that ultimately cost them? Why didn’t we see more of Ethan Nwaneri across the two legs? How has Luis Enrique masterminded this huge turnaround in PSG’s performances during the season?
Gary and Alan also debate who are the favourites to win the final between PSG and Inter Milan on 31st May.
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The Rest Is EntertainmentProp Auctions, Celebrity Bodyguards & Football ChantsIf you had the money, would you like to own a piece of Hollywood history? What are the most expensive props and movie memorabilia ever, and is there etiquette for who can take iconic items with them when the cameras stop rolling?
Football chants are often creative, catchy but are they ever really original? Reviews. Are star rating accurate and how much do critics hate giving a rating?
Just some of your questions answered on this episode of The Rest Is Entertainment.
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The Rest Is HistoryPeter the Great: Bloodbath in the Kremlin (Part 2)What abominable mischief and hedonism did the seventeen year old Peter the Great revel in during his strange and remarkable travels through Europe, before truly stepping into the role of Tsar of all the Russias? Did it serve a secret political purpose? What was the outcome of the first war he chose to wage against the Ottoman Empire? Why did he go on a crucial and possibly dangerous diplomatic mission disguised as a member of his own staff? And, when news reached him from Russia, of a mutiny that directly challenged his rule, what gruesome revenge did he wreak…?...2025-05-081h 04
The Rest Is PoliticsQuestion Time: India vs. Pakistan | What Happens Now?Should Labour boot Tony Blair over his attack on the government's climate policy? Why is the U.S. defending Germany’s AfD? Are Britain’s towns and cities more politically split than ever?
Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.
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Gary and Micah also look ahead to tonight’s other semi-final and how Arsenal can stage a comeback in Paris.
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The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Leak That Changed The World: Stealing State Secrets (Ep 2)Edward Snowden has decided he is going to leak some of America's biggest secrets, but first he needs to steal them. How do you steal from some of America's most secure facilities? Does he have the access he needs? And is he working alone?
Listen as David McCloskey and Gordon Corera share how Edward Snowden stole 1,500,000 files from the American system.
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Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.
The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to Question Time episodes to live show tickets, ad-free listening for both TRIP...2025-05-071h 10The Rest Is Football: Daly BrightnessMillie’s Title Winning Celebrations, Rach Makes It Four-In-A-Row & London City Lionesses Promoted To WSLHow did the Chelsea team celebrate winning their sixth straight WSL title and who was on DJ duty for the party? How have Aston Villa ‘taken the shackles off’ to secure four consecutive wins? What can we expect from London City Lionesses in the WSL next season after they secured promotion on the final day?
Rach also gives Millie an all-important update on how her dog Dexi is doing following an operation last week.
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Is this going to save Hollywood or only hasten tinsel town’s demise?
Irish hip hop trio Kneecap have found themselves in hot water after a string of controversial statements shared at their gigs have been unearthed. They are now facing an investigation from the Metropolitan Police’s counter terror unit.
Richard and Marina explore the arguments for, and against, silencing the musicians.
The Rest Is Ente...2025-05-0650 minThe Rest Is FootballOutstanding Palmer Gives Chelsea Their Spark, Race For The Champions League & Kane Wins His First Major TrophyAfter Cole Palmer’s very honest post-match interview, what’s the best way for players to deal with social media and outside noise? Which two teams will miss out on Champions League qualification? Will Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga title be the first of many trophies for Harry Kane?
Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the dramatic final day in the Championship and who they think are favourites for promotion through the play-offs.
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Join Dominic and Tom as they launch into the early life of on...2025-05-051h 05
The Rest Is ClassifiedThe Leak That Changed The World: Snowden Hacks the System (Ep 1)Who was Edward Snowden? Was he an ideologue or a disgruntled employee? And what led him to orchestrating the biggest leak in modern American history?
Join David McCloskey and Gordon Corera as they discuss Edward Snowden, his life inside the American secret state, and his momentous decision to act against it.
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Gary, Alan and Micah also give their predictions on who will be in the Champions League final on 31st May.
Download SAILY in your app store and use our code RESTISFOOTBALL at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase. For fu...2025-05-0235 minThe Rest Is Football: Daly BrightnessWinning The WSL, Toxic Traits & Celebrity HuntedHow was Millie feeling in the aftermath of Chelsea winning a sixth consecutive WSL title? What are Millie and Rach’s toxic traits? How would our pair get on if they had to go on the run from the police in Celebrity Hunted?
Millie and Rach also have a huge difference of opinion on what the go-to curry order should be.
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Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions, including how to encourage a penguin to act on screen - and the most dangerous filming job in television.
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Join Tom and Dominic for the climax to their tantalising journey into the beating heart of Imp...2025-05-011h 08The Rest Is PoliticsQuestion Time: Has the US underestimated China?What can be learnt from Poland’s fight against the far-right? Is it time for water to be nationalised? And, how has TRIP changed Alastair and Rory’s politics?
Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.
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Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the brilliance of Jamie Vardy after it was announced he will be leaving Leicester at the end of the season.
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Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.
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The Rest Is EntertainmentHow Liz Hurley Slid Into Billy Ray Cyrus’s DMsAre we right to be cynical about Elizabeth Hurley’s new relationship with Billy Ray Cyrus? Why has Peter Andre donned a dodgy dreadlocks wig for his new acting role? Who will win Celebrity Traitors?
‘Jafaican’ is not his screen debut as Peter Andre claims, but that is the least of the film's issues. From his accent to overall portrayal of Jamaican culture, initial reaction to the trailer have ignited the culture war. What does it tell us about financing of film production at this level of the industry?
A celebrity romance that no one...2025-04-2955 minThe Rest Is Football: Daly BrightnessChelsea Fall To Barcelona, Arsenal’s Stunning Comeback In Lyon & Millie’s Mega MilestoneHow did Millie help pick her teammates up after Chelsea’s Champions League defeat? How impressive was Arsenal’s performance in France that saw them reach a first Champions League final in 18 years? Do you get the chance to celebrate and appreciate milestones like playing 200 WSL games while you’re still playing?
We also hear what it’s like spending a day in the life of Rachel Daly and how her breakfast choice has caused a stir at the Aston Villa training ground.
If you need support with any topics d...2025-04-2939 minThe Rest Is FootballLiverpool Win A Well Deserved 20th League Title, Man City Still In The Trophy Hunt & Palace On The Verge Of HistoryWill we see a period of dominance for Liverpool over the next few seasons? Would it be a successful season for Man City if they win the FA Cup and qualify for the Champions League? Or will we see Crystal Palace win their first ever major trophy?
Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss an incredible El Clásico final, as Barcelona won the Copa Del Rey in extra time and Real Madrid tempers boiled over.
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What made Jose Mourinho so intimidating, even though he was the one to bring Ola into the Chelsea first team? What chat did Ola give Cristiano Ronaldo to try and distract him when they faced each other in the Turin derby?Gary is joined by Nottingham Forest star Ola Aina, who also explains how the time he spent in Italy made him the player he is now.Sign up...2025-04-2540 minThe Rest Is Football: Daly BrightnessThe Scar On Millie’s Bum, The Importance Of Gratitude & A Duet In Trafalgar SquareHow did a night at Winter Wonderland and a daring escalator stunt leave Millie with a scar on her bum? What is a gratitude journal and how has it helped Rach with her mental health? What was the go-to song for our pair as they performed a duet in front of 7,000 people in Trafalgar Square?Millie also gets Rach to reveal the full story behind the YOLO tattoo she has on her bum, even if her memory of it all is a little hazy!For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head...2025-04-2425 minThe Rest Is EntertainmentMarina's A-ListCan you guess how Marina will rate your favourite actor? Why do first editions cost so much? Does Beyonce hire too many songwriters?Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions and explore the world of bottle episodes and writing credits. Plus we list the country's top actors and Marina (and her imaginary gavel) decide if they are 'A-List or Not' - prepare to be shocked. The Rest Is Entertainment AAA Club: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to our Q...2025-04-2428 minThe Rest Is PoliticsQuestion Time: Trump’s Plan to Overhaul US DiplomacyWill Harvard win its fight with Trump? What caused Zelensky’s approval ratings to hit an all-time high? Which right-wing politician would Alastair swap places with? Join Alastair and Rory as they answer all of these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to Question Time episodes to live show tickets, ad-free listening for both TRIP and Leading, our exclusive newsletter, discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and our members’ chatroom on Discord. Just head to ther...2025-04-2443 minThe Rest Is FootballForest Back To Third, Leeds & Burnley Promoted & Arsenal’s Champions League HopesWill Nottingham Forest qualify for the Champions League after moving back to 3rd in The PL following their victory at White Hart Lane? Leeds and Burnley are back in the Premier League after securing Automatic Promotion on Monday & Can Arsenal actually go on to win the Champions League?Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2025-04-2328 minThe Rest Is PoliticsPope Francis, the Supreme Court Gender Ruling, and Trump’s International Populist NetworkWhat does the UK's Supreme Court ruling mean for trans rights, single-sex spaces, and the debate Labour hoped to avoid? Is Trump 2.0 helping or hindering rightwing populists around the world? What is the real legacy of Pope Francis?Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to Question Time episodes to live show tickets, ad-free listening for both TRIP and Leading, our exclusive newsletter, discount book prices on titles mentioned on...2025-04-2358 minThe Rest Is Football: Daly BrightnessChampions League Nights In Barcelona, Last Minute Winners & A Taxi Trip Gone WrongWhy are Chelsea full of belief they can pull off another epic Champions League comeback, this time against Barcelona? What’s been the secret behind Aston Villa hitting form at such a crucial time? How did Millie and Rach end up at a random warehouse because of ‘Tony’?Rachel & Millie also describe how they had to rescue their mums after they ended up stranded together in the early hours of the morning at the 2019 World Cup in France.For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Le...2025-04-2232 minThe Rest Is EntertainmentCan Jesus Save Hollywood?Has Christian movie making resurrected the Box Office? Is 'Reacher' America's favourite TV Show? Why are celebrities obsessed with making hot sauces?Richard Osman and Marina Hyde explore the phenomenal success of religious programming in Hollywood - including the smash hit from Angel Studios 'King Of Kings'. But why are LA's rich and famous flocking to church all of a sudden, and are they all praying for Justin Baldoni?Severance and The White Lotus are some of the most talked about shows in the world, but what about Lee...2025-04-2254 minThe Rest Is FootballLeicester Relegated, Liverpool Within Touching Distance & Watkins ‘Fuming’ And FiringShould Leicester stick with Ruud van Nistelrooy for next season? How special was that moment for Trent Alexander-Arnold to score Liverpool’s decisive goal after all the recent speculation? What were the guys reactions to Ollie Watkins saying he was ‘fuming’ to have been left out of Villa’s recent Champions League games?Gary, Alan & Micah also discuss the incredible turnaround Vitor Pereira has led at Wolves after they secured their fifth successive victory.Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com For mo...2025-04-2133 min
LeadingThe Prime Minister of Australia: Trump, China, and Social Media (Anthony Albanese)What is the impact of Trump and China on the Australian election on 3rd May? How has the Australian government taken on social media companies to protect young users? How did Prime Minister Anthony Albanese track down and reunite with his long lost father? Alastair and Rory are joined by Anthony Albanese, the Australian Prime Minister, to answer all this and more.Exclusive INCOGNI Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to https://incogni.com/leading The Rest Is Politics Plus...2025-04-211h 12The Rest Is FootballArsenal’s Statement Win Over Real Madrid, Rashford’s Aston Villa Future & Newcastle Thump Crystal PalaceDoes Arsenal’s win at the Bernabéu give them the belief they can go all the way in the Champions League? After impressing again against PSG, will Marcus Rashford be an Aston Villa player next season?Gary, Alan & Micah also discuss Rory McIlroy completing the Grand Slam after winning The Masters and how it’s finally converted Micah into a golf fan.Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com 2025-04-1847 minThe Rest Is Football: Daly BrightnessDream Dinner Party Guests, Death Row Meals & Arguing About DisneyWhich three people would Millie and Rachel each invite to their perfect dinner party? What’s on the menu if they were to pick their last ever meals? Why is watching Disney as a grown up such a contentious subject?Rachel & Millie also discuss their favourite holiday destinations and the places they’d most like to travel to in the future.For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2025-04-1724 minThe Rest Is PoliticsQuestion Time: It's over for Kemi BadenochWhy is politics still so elitist? What story is Kemi Badenoch trying to sell? And, how can Dutton escape Trump comparisons? Join Alastair and Rory as they answer all of these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to Question Time episodes to live show tickets, ad-free listening for both TRIP and Leading, our exclusive newsletter, discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and our members’ chatroom on Discord. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or...2025-04-1740 minThe Rest Is FootballHéctor Bellerín: The Mighty Gunners, Unhealthy Habits & The Power Of Speaking UpWhy did playing for Arsenal mean so much to Héctor? Why is football an unhealthy habit to play professionally? Should athletes use their platform to speak up on social issues more regularly?Gary and Alastair Campbell are joined by former Arsenal and Barcelona star Héctor Bellerín to discuss the challenges he faced moving to London at such a young age and his desire to go to university after his playing career comes to an end.Héctor also explains about his involvement with the Green Football Grea...2025-04-1646 minThe Rest Is PoliticsTrump, Xi, and how China outsmarted AmericaDoes Trump want to turn America into China? How come politicians - including those on the right - want to nationalise steel in the UK? Are we witnessing a seismic change in German politics?The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Fuse are giving away FREE TRIP+ membership for all of 2025 to new sign-ups 🎉 TRIP+ gets you ad-free listening, discounts, and early access to episodes and pre-sale tickets for live shows! To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit GetFuse.com/Politics ⚡The Rest Is Politics Plus...2025-04-161h 03The Rest Is Football: Daly BrightnessMillie’s Off To Wembley, Magic Agyemang & Hidden TattoosHow did that ‘Chelsea mentality’ help them overcome Liverpool in the FA Cup semi-final? What makes Michelle Agyemang so special at such a young age? How did Millie come across a hidden tattoo of Rachel’s when sharing a room on England duty?Rachel & Millie also discuss a big win for Aston Villa before the international break and how a team bonding session the night before proved pivotal.For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...2025-04-1538 minThe Rest Is PoliticsHow We Trolled the Trolls: Putin, Trump, and Musk (with Anthony Scaramucci)Has Elon Musk paid for fans to defend him on social media? What percentage of Twitter responses to Rory Stewart, Alastair Campbell, and Anthony Scaramucci are fake bots? How can information on Twitter trolls inform us on election interference?Alastair and Rory are joined by Anthony Scaramucci to delve into the murky world of Twitter algorithms and trolls.The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to Question Time episodes to live show tickets, ad-free listening for both TRIP and Leading, our exclusive...2025-04-1534 minThe Rest Is FootballNewcastle Demolish Man United, Salah Signs & Leicester Finally ScoreHarvey Barnes' brace for the Magpies gives Manchester United there 14th Premier League defeat of the season, should they stick with Ruben Amorim? Mo Salah celebrates his new contract by breaking the record for most Goal involvements in a Premier League season, and after 8 games without a goal Leicester have finally found the back of the net.Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad c...2025-04-1452 minThe Rest Is FootballSensational PSG, Bend It Like Declan & Barca’s Frightening Forward LineAre PSG the most entertaining team to watch in the world right now? Which of Declan Rice’s two stunning free kicks was the most impressive? Are Raphinha, Lewandowski & Lamine Yamal the best forward line in world football?Gary, Alan & Micah also debate whether Lamine Yamal is the new footballing ‘chosen one’ after Pele, Maradona, & Messi in previous generations.Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more a...2025-04-1146 minThe Rest Is PoliticsQuestion Time: America’s last ally, Japan in crisis, and the Netanyahu EraWhy were two Labour MPs denied entry to Israel? What led to the impeachment of South Korea’s president? Is there a decline in blue-collar MPs?Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all of these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to Question Time episodes to live show tickets, ad-free listening for both TRIP and Leading, our exclusive newsletter, discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and our members’ chatroom on Discord. Just head to ther...2025-04-1057 minThe Rest Is FootballRussell Martin: Disappointment & Learnings At Southampton, The Brilliance of Tyler Dibling & Being Shaped By A Turbulent UpbringingWhy did the Southampton sacking hurt so much? Why is Tyler Dibling the most talented player he has ever worked with? How did a challenging upbringing, which saw his Dad go to prison, help give him the resilience to succeed as a footballer?Gary is joined by former Southampton boss Russell Martin to reflect on his managerial career and discuss why he has such clear beliefs on how he wants his teams to play.Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com 2025-04-091h 09The Rest Is PoliticsIs a Financial Crisis Looming? Trump's Market PanicWhat’s really behind Trump’s tariff madness? Are we watching the US slide into authoritarianism in real time? How should Europe and the world fight back?Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to Question Time episodes to live show tickets, ad-free listening for both TRIP and Leading, our exclusive newsletter, discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and our members’ chatroom on Discord. Just head to theres...2025-04-091h 03The Rest Is FootballA Terrible Manchester Derby, Fulham Send Liverpool A Wake-Up Call & Saints Record Breaking DropWas that the dullest Manchester derby we’ve seen? How did Fulham exploit Liverpool’s sluggish performance? After breaking the record for the earliest ever Premier League relegation, what’s next for Southampton?Gary, Alan and Micah also debate whether Kevin De Bruyne makes the All-Time Premier League XI after it was announced that he will be leaving Manchester City at the end of the season.Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalha...2025-04-0746 minThe Rest Is PoliticsTrump vs. the World: Global Trade WarWhat happens next? Is this the start of a global recession? How should allies hit back?Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more, recorded in a special livestream on The Rest Is Politics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@restispolitics/streamsThe Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to Question Time episodes to live show tickets, ad-free listening for both TRIP and Leading, our exclusive newsletter, discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and our...2025-04-0451 minThe Rest Is FootballControversial Decisions In The Merseyside Derby, Villa’s Impact Signings & Alan’s ‘Poor’ Newcastle Goalscoring RecordShould Tarkowski have seen red for his challenge on Mac Allister? Were the officials right to allow Diogo Jota’s winner? Could Aston Villa’s ‘high risk’ January signings fire them to the Champions League again?Gary and Micah also dig into Alan’s goalscoring record at Newcastle to unearth a rather surprising statistic.Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...2025-04-0440 minThe Rest Is PoliticsQuestion Time: India’s moment, Qatargate, and do young brits want a dictator?How should Starmer respond to the 27% of young people who would prefer to live in a dictatorship? Could India become a third power, rivalling the US and China? And, why do politicians never explain why they won't make certain decisions? Join Alastair and Rory as they answer all of these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to Question Time episodes to live show tickets, ad-free listening for both TRIP and Leading, our exclusive newsletter, discount book prices on...2025-04-031h 03The Rest Is PoliticsTrump, Vance, and How the US Invades GreenlandAmerica vs. the Arctic - is this the end for NATO? Should Marine Le Pen still be allowed to run for president? Will Australia adopt Trump-style politics, or can Albanese buck the trend?Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to Question Time episodes to live show tickets, ad-free listening for both TRIP and Leading, our exclusive newsletter, discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and our members’ ch...2025-04-0257 min
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk186. Top TanksAl Murray and James Holland recently spent a day clambering around on restored tanks. In today’s episode they get to experience the inside of a Sherman and the full throated roar of a Cromwell. To enjoy the weekly We Have Ways livestream join our members club for £6 a month using the link below. Members get free audiobooks, discounts from Waterstones, first chance to book live events, battleground visits and the increasingly infamous Thursday evening live show:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Harry Lineker Exe...2020-09-1027 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk185. Sicily ‘43 SpecialAl Murray joins James Holland to discuss Sicily ‘43 in this special edition of the podcast recorded for Waterstones.Our three book recommendations for September are:Normandy ’44 by James Holland (newly published paperback)Britain’s War: Into Battle by Dan Todman (paperback)The Ship by C S ForesterAll three books are available at a 20pc discount to members of the Independent Company.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £6 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA G...2020-09-0859 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk184. The Sherwood Rangers on D-DayAs James Holland begins researching his next book he finds himself immediately caught up in a debate about what happened to the Sherwood Rangers as they came ashore on D-Day.Our three book recommendations for September are:Normandy ’44 by James Holland (newly published paperback)Britain’s War: Into Battle by Dan Todman (paperback)The Ship by C S ForesterAll three books are available at a 20% discount to members of the Independent Company.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £6 a month u...2020-09-0342 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk183. James and Al’s Big Tank AdventureJames Holland and Al Murray spend the day messing around in tanks. The evolution of the British tank through the early years of the Second World War is discussed and the boys get to grapple with tanks in various states of restoration.Our three book recommendations for September are:Normandy ’44 by James Holland (newly published paperback)Britain’s War: Into Battle by Dan Todman (paperback)The Ship by C S ForesterAll three books are available at a 20% discount to members of the Independent Company.2020-09-0147 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk182. The ShipC. S. Forester’s brilliant book about a Royal Navy ship fighting to get through to Malta was published in 1943 and is an enthralling account of a single day’s action against the Italian fleet. It’s one of our three book recommendations for September and here Al Murray reads chapter one to give you a taste of what’s in store.All members of the Independent Company, the We Have Ways members’ club, get 20pc off our three recommended books In September. Join for £6 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA...2020-08-2718 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk181. By Air and SeaAl and James discuss the fundamental differences between being a Luftwaffe pilot and an airman in the RAF. Also, why did it take so long to train a naval officer? Could it be due to the cost of the kit he might control?Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £6 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Harry LinekerExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com...2020-08-2554 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk180. Those Devils in Baggy PantsA sneak preview of our latest audiobook Those Devils In Baggy Pants which tells the story of life in the US 82nd Airborne Division.The author, Ross S Carter, took part in every major campaign featuring the 504th Parachute Infantry, from Sicily in 1943 through to Germany in May 1945.It’s a cracking read, and it’s been beautifully read by American actor and great friend of this podcast, Chaz Mena.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £6 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysPleas...2020-08-2019 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk179. The Weird World of WarWe asked listeners for the most curious roles their grandparents performed during the Second World War. Al Murray and James Holland explore some of the best answers. Plus, which branch of the forces would you have volunteered for?Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £6 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Harry LinekerExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See aca...2020-08-1852 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk178. VJ Day and the Atomic BombSeventy five years ago the world celebrated Victory over Japan Day as the war in the Pacific finally ended.Al Murray and James Holland discuss the big decisions taken at the time, most notably the use of the atomic bomb.Independent Company members get £2 off our recommended books from Waterstones.The Last Enemy - Richard HillaryA brilliant first-hand account of a Spitfire pilot in the Battle of Britain.London War Notes - Mollie Panter-DownesA columnist for the New Yorker during t...2020-08-1552 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk177. VJ Day special - The Indian ArmyBy 1945 the British Indian Army was the largest volunteer force in history.Military historian Rob Lyman argues that Indian soldiers were not given enough credit for their efforts in helping beat the Japanese. Independent Company members get £2 off our recommended books from Waterstones.The Last Enemy - Richard HillaryA brilliant first-hand account of a Spitfire pilot in the Battle of Britain.London War Notes - Mollie Panter-DownesA columnist for the New Yorker during the war, Panter-Downes letters from London offer re...2020-08-1458 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk176. VJ Day special - Robin Rowland: Part 2Robin Rowland was an officer in Slim’s Fourteenth Army, fighting at the Battle of the Admin Box and at the Battle of Kohima. In the second part of his conversation with James Holland he describes the final days of the conflict in the Far East.Independent Company members get £2 off our recommended books from Waterstones.The Last Enemy - Richard HillaryA brilliant first-hand account of a Spitfire pilot in the Battle of Britain.London War Notes - Mollie Panter-DownesA columnist for the...2020-08-1350 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk175. VJ Day special - Robin Rowland: Part 1Robin Rowland was an officer in Slim’s Fourteenth Army, fighting at the Battle of the Admin Box and at the Battle of Kohima. Here he is in conversation with James Holland. In this first part of their discussion Robin describes how he found himself in India and the chaos and confusion of the Admin Box.Independent Company members get £2 off our recommended books from Waterstones.The Last Enemy - Richard HillaryA brilliant first-hand account of a Spitfire pilot in the Battle of Britain.London War Not...2020-08-1256 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk174. VJ Day special - Fighting in the Far EastJames and Al are joined by the US historian John C. McManus to discuss the final months of fighting in the Far East. John is one of America’s leading military historians and is currently working on a major two volume history of the U.S. Army in the Pacific/Asia theatre during World War II. Independent Company members get £2 off our recommended books from Waterstones.The Last Enemy - Richard HillaryA brilliant first-hand account of a Spitfire pilot in the Battle of Britain.London War Notes...2020-08-1150 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk173. Hitler, Sparta and the Roman EmpireHow great an influence on Nazi ideology did Spartan society exert? Tom Holland joins his brother James and Al Murray to discuss ancient empires and their parallels with Hitler’s Germany.Independent Company members get £2 off our recommended books from Waterstones.The Last Enemy - Richard HillaryA brilliant first-hand account of a Spitfire pilot in the Battle of Britain.London War Notes - Mollie Panter-DownesA columnist for the New Yorker during the war, Panter-Downes letters from London offer real insight into life on...2020-08-0647 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk172. Battle of Britain - Part 3In the third episode of our trilogy James Holland and Al Murray discuss the merits of grass airfields and German plans for the invasion of Britain.Plus the boys make three new recommendations for reading over the summer.Independent Company members get £2 off each book from Waterstones.The Last Enemy - Richard HillaryA brilliant first-hand account of a Spitfire pilot in the Battle of Britain.London War Notes - Mollie Panter-DownesA columnist for the New Yorker during the war, Panter-Downes l...2020-08-0454 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk171. Sicily ’43In July 1943 the Allies launched Operation Husky. The subsequent thirty-eight-day Battle for Sicily was one of the most dramatic of the entire Second World War.James Holland reads an exclusive extract from his upcoming book 'Sicily '43: The First Assault on Fortress Europe' which is available from the 3rd September 2020.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £6 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Joey McCarthyExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays2020-07-3040 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk170. The Battle of Britain - Part 2What was the civilian experience as the Battle of Britain raged in the skies? And how realistic was the German aim to gain air supremacy? Al Murray and James Holland explore the summer of 1940 in further detail.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £6 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Harry LinekerExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See aca...2020-07-2858 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk169. Stan Perry Special - Part TwoPart Two of James Holland's interview with veteran Stan Perry about his wartime experiences in the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry. Stan arrived in France shortly after D-Day and was twice wounded during the final year of the war in the west.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £6 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysAl and James have chosen three books to read this summer and all three are available at a discount of 30pc from Waterstones for our...2020-07-2355 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk168. The Battle of Britain“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.”Well that was Winston Churchill’s view.Now, 80 years on, Al Murray and James Holland offer a modern perspective on the events of the summer of 1940. Also, the lads answer a host of intriguing listener questions.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £6 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysAl and James have chosen three books to read this summer and all three are available at a disc...2020-07-2156 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk167. Stan Perry SpecialPart 2 of James Holland's interview with veteran Stan Perry about his wartime experiences in the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry. Stan arrived in France shortly after D-Day and was twice wounded during the final year of the war in the west.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £6 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysAl and James have chosen three books to read this summer and all three are available at a discount of 30pc from Waterstones for our Patreon members.Greyhound, by C S For...2020-07-161h 11WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk166. Hitler MythsDid Hitler really die in a Berlin bunker? Yes of course he did. But this simple truth hasn’t stopped a host of conspiracy theorists claiming the Nazi leader made it safely to South America. So why have these stories taken a hold on the public imagination? Al Murray and James Holland are joined by Luke Daly-Groves, writer of Hitler’s Death: The Case Against Conspiracy, to try and debunk the outlandish theories that still abound.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £6 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehaveways2020-07-1459 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk165. Day of DaysAl Murray and James Holland speak to Band of Brothers scriptwriter John Orloff.John wrote episode two, Day of Days, as well as episode nine, Why We Fight. He describes the origins of the hugely popular series and recounts his conversations with the veterans of the 101st Airborne Division.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £6 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysAl and James have chosen three books to read this summer and all three are available at a discount of 30pc from Wat...2020-07-0957 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk164. Sweden and SpiesJust how neutral was Sweden in the Second World War? Al Murray and James Holland debate this as well recounting the role of an unusual Scottish spy.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £5 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Joey McCarthyExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Lea...2020-07-0750 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk163. Where the War was Won - Part 2In the second part of Al Murray and James Holland's conversation with historian Phillips O'Brien they discuss the largely forgotten US Admiral William Leahy and his attitude to the use of the atomic bomb in Japan.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £5 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Joey McCarthyExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...2020-07-0233 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk162. Where the War was Won - Part 1Historian Phillips O'Brien explains to James Holland and Al Murray his theory that land battles did not make a significant contribution to the outcome of the war. If you think Stalingrad and the Eastern Front were pivotal, think again. Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £5 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Joey McCarthyExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acas...2020-06-3034 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk161. The History of ConcreteStonemason Andrew Ziminski takes Al and James on an unusual historical journey through the medium of concrete and stonemasonry. The lads discuss the origins of Stonehenge.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £5 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Joey McCarthyExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn mor...2020-06-2851 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk160. Operation BagrationAl and James speak to Dr Alex Richie about the the Eastern Front. Red Army tactics, POW deaths and Operation Bagration are up for discussion.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £5 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Harry LinekerExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. L...2020-06-271h 03WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk159. Inside a Russian TankAl Murray and James Holland get to drive round the Wiltshire countryside in a T34 Russian tank. The boys explore its crude but effective engineering and enjoy the sounds and smells from inside the tank.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £5 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Joey McCarthyExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...2020-06-2639 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk158. Gary SheffieldDay four of We Have Ways of Making You Chalke and historian Gary Sheffield joins Al and James to explore the interwar period and discuss the rise of European nationalism. Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £5 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Joey McCarthyExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 2020-06-2554 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk157. Peace in Our Time?Tim Bouverie, author of Appeasing Hitler, joins Al Murray and James Holland to discuss history’s assessment of Neville Chamberlain. Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £5 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Harry LinekerExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...2020-06-2451 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk156. Nora KrugIn the second episode of We Have Ways of Making You Chalke German-American writer Nora Krug joins Al Murray and James Holland to debate the problems of national identity. Nazism in Germany and the legacy of the slave trade in the US and UK are both up for discussion.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £5 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Harry LinekerExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodE...2020-06-231h 01WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk155. Tea With MontyEach day this week James Holland and Al Murray will be joined by a celebrated historian on We Have Ways of Making You Chalke. With the Chalke Valley History Festival cancelled some of the top historians have instead agreed to come on the pod.Today historian and broadcaster Michael Wood discusses Chinese history and the time he had tea with Monty.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £5 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Joey McCarthy2020-06-221h 06WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk154. Mosquito MissionsColin Bell carried out 50 bombing raids over Germany, 13 of them to Berlin.In this special edition of the podcast RAF veteran Colin tells Al and James about his love of flying Mosquitos and of some of the terrifying scrapes he found himself involved in.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £5 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Joey McCarthyExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gma...2020-06-1832 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk153. Save our SpitsProduction of the most important aircraft in history did not always run smoothly. Al Murray and James Holland discuss the industrial challenges of producing the Spitfire; plus the boys ponder the likelihood of collaboration in the event of a successful Nazi invasion of the British mainland.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £5 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Joey McCarthyExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gma...2020-06-1645 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk152. Home Front HeroesNurse Ethel Lote was just 18 years old when she was thrown into the war effort, caring for troops returning from Dunkirk.In this special episode Ethel describes her experiences to Al Murray, including how she fell in love with her future husband during an autopsy.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £5 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Joey McCarthyExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodEmail: weh...2020-06-1134 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk151. Convoys and SubmarinesAl Murray and James Holland launch seafaring operations on the podcast as they examine the effectiveness of the British submarine effort. The boys also enjoy the book used as a basis for the new Tom Hanks movie Greyhound, and they offer their opinions on the latest Churchill debate.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £5 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Joey McCarthyExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodEma...2020-06-0942 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk150. D-Day SpecialJune 6th remains one of the most iconic dates in history. James Holland and Al Murray look back on D-Day with a particular reverence for British naval power.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £5 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Harry LinekerExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. L...2020-06-0652 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk149. Britain's War MachineAl and James are joined by historian and writer David Edgerton to discuss industry and innovation during the war. Famous for taking on the ‘declinists’, David offers a unique perspective on the power of industrial Britain in the 1930s and 40s.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £5 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Harry LinekerExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Hosted...2020-06-041h 00WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk148. Dunkirk - Day EightAs the last men are lifted from Dunkirk we look at the legacy of the battle in both political and strategic terms. Al and James discuss the implications for the Mediterranean and North Africa and describe Churchill flirting with disaster as he flies home from France.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £5 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Harry LinekerExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gma...2020-06-0258 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk147. Dunkirk - Day SevenAs clouds lift over Dunkirk the evacuation has to be suspended during daylight hours. Meanwhile the men on the perimeter resort to desperate measures to hold up the German advance.Al and James are joined by US military historian Michael Neiberg to look at Dunkirk and the fall of France from an American perspective.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £5 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Harry LinekerExec Producer Tony PastorT...2020-06-011h 06WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You TalkDunkirk - Day SixAs the men at Dunkirk continue to be lifted in huge numbers, Al and James turn their attention to some of the fascinating details of the story. We hear about the role of British medics working desperately on the injured men, while Goering loots fine art from a gallery in Amsterdam.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £5 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Harry LinekerExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeH...2020-05-3136 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk145. Dunkirk - Day FiveChurchill’s grip on the war cabinet begins to strengthen as the news from Dunkirk continues to improve. Record numbers of men are rescued from both the beaches and the East Mole. In this episode Al and James are joined by Seb Cox, head of the Air Historical Branch.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £5 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Harry LinekerExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodEma...2020-05-301h 15WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk144. Dunkirk - Day FourIt’s a hugely significant day as 47,000 men are lifted from Dunkirk, but as the remaining soldiers run out of water on the beach they raid the cellars of local bars with predictable results. Al and James are joined by Pierre-Samuel Natanson, a military historian, who offers a French perspective on events.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £5 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Joey McCarthyExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@We...2020-05-2951 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk143. Dunkirk - Day ThreeThe success of Dunkirk was considered little short of a miracle. But not every soldier made it onto the rescue ships. To help buy time for their comrades to be picked up from the beach some soldiers paid the highest price. One was Al Murray’s grandad. In this highly personal episode, Al’s dad Ingram tells the story of a single band of men who didn’t make it home.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £5 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalh...2020-05-281h 09WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk142. Dunkirk - Day TwoMay 27th, 1940, could be described as the single most important day in the twentieth century. British war cabinet meetings this day defined the policy to fight on rather than seek peace via Italian intermediaries. It was a close run thing.Al and James are once again joined by the head of the Naval Historical Branch, Stephen Prince.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £5 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Joey McCarthyE...2020-05-2745 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk141. Dunkirk - Day OneMay 26th, 1940, was the first day of the most important week in history.We Have Ways of Making You Talk will be releasing a podcast on each of the eight days of Operation Dynamo.Today Al and James are joined by the head of the Naval Historical Branch, Stephen Prince.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £5 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Harry LinekerExec Producer Tony Pastor2020-05-261h 10WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk140. Olivia Smith - Bonus EpisodeYoung historian Olivia Smith shares the story of her grandmother’s early life in Nazi Germany with James.Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £5 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Joey McCarthyExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...2020-05-2430 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk139. Philippe Sands - Part 2In this second episode of our Philippe Sands interview we explore The Ratline and its central cast of characters. Otto Wächter, the Nazi on the run from justice; his wife Charlotte, avowed Nazi but loving wife and mother. And Horst Wächter, their son, still trying to prove his parents were innocent of the worst Nazi crimes.https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-ratline/philippe-sands/2928377034016Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £5 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionPro...2020-05-2154 minWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk138. St Nazaire RaidIt was one of the most audacious raids of the Second World War. A combined Royal Navy and British Commando attack on the Normandie dry dock in German occupied France.But was it worth the high human cost to stop the German warship Tirpitz potentially breaking out into the Atlantic? Join the We Have Ways members’ club now for £5 a month using the link below:Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Joey McCarthyExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@W...2020-05-1951 min