Rephonic
Artwork for Smersh Pod

Smersh Pod

John Rain
Christmas
Jurassic Park
Halloween
James Bond
Aragorn
Superman Returns
Krull
The Princess Bride
Neuroscience
Superman
Paul Verhoeven
Lois Lane
Horror Films
Street Racing
Samwise Gamgee
Star Wars
Hammer Horror
Stargate
Kurt Russell
The Thing

The award nominated film podcast that does a bit of everything.

One of Esquire's 38 Best Comedy Podcasts Around.

Hosted by John Rain.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes399Founded9 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
TV & FilmComedy

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Smersh Pod

Latest Episodes

This week we’ll be defying convention and going out of our way to look for the beauty hidden inside a person, while also proving they have guts, seeing the world through their eyes, and admiring their balls.

Yes, it’s Innerspace.

Joining me to spen... more

This week we’ll packing our dressing up kit and make up box as we head to Mother Russia in order to stop a despot giving cold fusion the cold shoulder.

Yes, it’s The Saint.

Joining me to find out just how simple Simon really is, is Steve Hall. Host... more

This week we’ll be heading to the island and going ape! In order to find out just what happens when capitalism gets in the way of innocent love between a giant and a tiny lady. 

Yes it’s King Kong

Joining me to wake up at the crack of Dwan is David... more

This week we’ll be putting on the finest MOR known to man, brushing up on our white-guy karate, and taking out the trash in order to prove that a small town of nice murderers is better than one mean one.  

Yes, it’s Roadhouse.

Joining me to to be n... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Steve Hall
Guest critic discussing The Saint
Episode: THE SAINT with Steve Hall
David K. Barnes
Guest, film writer/critic discussing ape films and King Kong (1976)
Episode: KING KONG (1976) with David K. Barnes
Jack Bernhardt
Guest on episode discussing John Carter
Episode: JOHN CARTER with Jack Bernhardt
Anna Savory
Guest discussing Amicus horror anthology episodes
Episode: ASYLUM with Anna Savory
Simon Love
Musician and guest discussing his work and the film
Self
Episode: I BOUGHT A VAMPIRE MOTORCYCLE with Simon Love
Martin Fitzgerald
Author of The Umbrella Man and Other Stories
Author/Researcher
Episode: The Umbrella Man and Other Stories: What We Talk About When We Talk About the JFK Assassination with Martin Fitzgerald
Tom Crowley
Star Wars expert, guest on Smersh Pod
Episode: SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY with Tom Crowley
Jim Maxwell
Guest discussing The Black Hole and his experiences/insights
Episode: THE BLACK HOLE with Jim Maxwell
Dr. Dean Burnett
Neuroscientist and author invited to discuss the film with the hosts
University of Cardiff (as context from his background)
Episode: INDEPENDENCE DAY with Dr. Dean Burnett and Dan Thomas

Host

John Rain
Host of Smersh Pod; long-running host with a sharp, irreverent sense of humor.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 864 ratings
  • Can the pod producer please either edit out Tom Neenan's laughter or have a word with him about how incessant it is? Love the pod but I skip any episodes with him in them because it's just so grating.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Mouldy Wilson
    18 days ago
  • Nice one John

    Lovely job

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T1,000
    Australia3 months ago
  • Blade Runner wi Mitch Benn

    Love Mitch…but I feel the look on John’s face (for 2 hrs) is the same as the one Alan Partridge and Gordon Heron share while Gordon’s wife bangs on forever in the Christmas special.

    Least you can re-use all the notes you barely got to utilise.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lastparty
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Health alert.

    Tom Neenan, Tom Crowley, and especially, especially Paul Litchfield are podcast cancer. And they might be contagious... Stay away!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    BillseyeBill
    United States5 months ago
  • Awful

    Screaming is not enough to be funny.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Phonotype
    Belgium6 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the host's wit and deep film knowledge.
Fans love the banter and guest variety.
Some episodes spark mixed reactions due to humor style or episode focus.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#218
United Kingdom/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#189
South Africa/Comedy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

RE-ANIMATOR with Dr. Dean Burnett and Dan Thomas
Q: Would a severed head enjoy sitting in a big tray of blood gravy?
A liter of oxygenated blood typically lasts between 20 and 60 seconds in the human body, so let's split the difference and say the head and brain requires 10% of the energy of the full working human body, the liter of blood can run for 10 minutes, which seems sustainable.
RE-ANIMATOR with Dr. Dean Burnett and Dan Thomas
Q: Dean, is this possible?
For what I can see in this, no. It's basically got a blackened decker which glows.
HELLBOY II: THE GOLDEN ARMY with Ryland Tews
Q: What are the specific things you don't like about the movie?
It looks beautiful, but I always leave underwhelmed. Some amazing ideas but the last act falls flat.
CASINO ROYALE with Dan Thomas
Q: Which Bond actor do you think would make the funniest noise every time he saw a naked lady?
Roger Moore would likely let out a ghostly 'Ooh' akin to a cheeky comedic scare.
CASINO ROYALE with Dan Thomas
Q: If you could swap any two Bond-themed song singers, which two would you choose?
I'd love to hear Duran Duran's voice on GoldenEye or a different artist on A View to a Kill.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Smersh Pod

What is Smersh Pod about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A witty film conversation that spans a wide range of cinema, from cult classics and blockbuster icons to genre curiosities. Episodes blend affectionate banter with sharp critique, often featuring guests who bring production anecdotes, academic or practical insight, and pop culture trivia. The show balances deep-dive analyses of visuals, pacing, and legacy with irreverent humor, making it a go-to for listeners who want thoughtful commentary served with a pub-chat vibe. Notably, conversations frequently connect film history to broader cultural moments, while maintaining a playful, self-aware tone that keeps discussions accessible and entertaining for a broad audience.

Overall, this series stands out for its personable host dynamic, its willi... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Smersh Pod?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Smersh Pod. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Smersh Pod and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Smersh Pod get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Smersh Pod, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Smersh Pod?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Smersh Pod, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Smersh Pod have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Smersh Pod has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Smersh Pod?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Smersh Pod:

1. A Wheezing Groaning Sound
2. Scarred For Life
3. Carry On Up The Podcast
4. THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST
5. Kermode & Mayo’s Take

How many episodes of Smersh Pod are there?

Smersh Pod launched 9 years ago and published 399 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Smersh Pod?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Smersh Pod?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Smersh Pod from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Smersh Pod?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Smersh Pod. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Smersh Pod?

Recent guests on Smersh Pod include:

1. Steve Hall
2. David K. Barnes
3. Jack Bernhardt
4. Anna Savory
5. Simon Love
6. Martin Fitzgerald
7. Tom Crowley
8. Jim Maxwell

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days