Books, Balls, and Bismarck
24 February 2026

Books, Balls, and Bismarck

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk

About
How do you explain WW2 to a 10 year old? Did Hitler only have one ball? What are some of Jim and Al's top book recommendations for WW2?



Join Al Murray and James Holland for a classic 'warwaffle' episode, covering everything from WW2 in schools to rhymes about Hitler's missing body parts.



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A Goalhanger Production



Produced by James Regan



Assistant Producer: Alfie Rowe



Exec Producer: Tony Pastor



Social: @WeHaveWaysPod



Social Producer: Harry Balden



Email: wehaveways@goalhanger.com



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