WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk

Comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland have been talking about World War II together for over 960 episodes now, and somehow they still have not run out of things to say. That is because this show thrives on tangents, forgotten tales, and the kind of granular detail that only a genuine obsession produces. James brings the scholarly chops — he has written extensively on the Mediterranean campaign, the Battle of Britain, and Allied strategy — while Al brings a comedian's instinct for the absurd and a surprisingly deep knowledge of military hardware. Their chemistry is the real engine here. One minute they are dissecting Rommel's supply problems in North Africa, the next Al is riffing on some obscure piece of tank trivia. The Goalhanger production keeps things tight despite the conversational format, and they regularly bring on guest historians and authors for deeper explorations of specific topics. D-Day and the Normandy campaign come up frequently, often with fresh angles you will not find in standard accounts. They release episodes twice a week, so the backlog is enormous — but that is actually a plus if you want company on a long commute or road trip. The Patreon membership adds livestreams, bonus content, and ad-free listening. With 1,134 ratings and a 4.7-star average on Apple Podcasts, this is one of the most popular WWII shows running, and for good reason.