WW2: Both Sides of The Wire

The title tells you exactly what this show is about: examining World War II from both Allied and Axis perspectives. Hosted by Prof. Matthias Strohn and Jesse Alexander, the show has built up 83 episodes with a 4.9-star rating from 112 reviews in a relatively short time. Episodes run 42 to 74 minutes, and listeners consistently praise the chemistry between the two hosts -- Strohn brings deep academic knowledge while Alexander keeps the conversation engaging and accessible. The show intentionally moves beyond the well-worn narratives of D-Day and the Battle of Britain to cover campaigns in East Asia, Soviet partisan warfare, the Balkans, and special operations like Operation Anthropoid. This dual-perspective approach is genuinely valuable for understanding the war as a whole rather than just through the lens of the victors. The hosts are connected to Battle Guide Tours, which gives them practical knowledge of the battlefields they discuss. Weekly episodes keep the feed active, and there are both free episodes and premium membership tiers for deeper content. If you find most WWII podcasts too focused on the Anglo-American experience, this show deliberately broadens the lens. The tangents between the hosts often lead to the most interesting moments. A companion WW1 podcast is also available from the same production team.