Goalhanger’s original podcast, We Have Ways of Making You Talk, has today released its 1,000th episode
Hosted by Al Murray and James Holland, We Have Ways Of Making You Talk launched on 2 April 2019 and has now been running for 2,667 days - longer than the Second World War itself.
Across seven years, the podcast has covered everything from the Battle of Britain and D-Day to the Eastern Front, forgotten campaigns and untold stories, combining expert historical insight with humour, lively tangents and plenty of war waffle.
The show has grown into the world’s biggest Second World War history podcast, supported by an extraordinary international community of listeners and members of the Independent Company.
Al Murray said: “Seven years of wär wäffle in the company of my dear friend Jim, the Afflicted, and all this thing hath wrought - the IC, who’ve brought their ears and their generosity. Huge thanks to Tony Pastor and Goalhanger, and all apologies for accidentally spawning The Rest Is… chemin de gravy.”
James Holland added: “The one THOUSANDTH episode of We Have Ways today. Thank you to the big man Al Murray and everyone at Goalhanger, but especially to all those who listen to our war waffle and particularly the amazing INDEPENDENT COMPANY!”
We Have Ways Fest will also return to Blackpit Brewery from 11–13 September: https://wehavewaysfest.co.uk/
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About Goalhanger
Goalhanger is the home of curiosity - a new-generation cultural media brand built for people who want to make sense of the world and have fun doing it. We’re one of the fastest-growing media and production companies globally, creating chart-topping, story-first shows across history, politics, sport, business, entertainment, current affairs and audio drama. Our titles include The Rest Is History, The Rest Is Politics, Empire, The Rest Is Entertainment, The Rest Is Politics: US, Leading, The Rest Is Money, Journey Through Time, Doing It Anyway, The Rest Is Football, Sherlock & Co., The Rest Is Classified, The Rest Is Football: Daly Brightness, The Book Club, Bear Hunt, The Rest Is Science, and We Have Ways of Making You Talk. In 2025 alone, our programmes were streamed over 750 million times. But Goalhanger is more than a podcast network. We produce long-form, conversation-led digital media across video, live events, memberships and audio, reaching tens of millions each month and building communities - not just audiences. Everything we make is rooted in trust, talent and curiosity, reflecting our purpose and values. We’re shaping a world that’s switched on, not tuned out - one great conversation at a time. Read more: https://www.goalhanger.com
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