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Smersh Pod

John Rain
Krull
Superman Returns
Stargate
James Bond
The Medusa Touch
Goldfinger
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge Of the Sith
Harry Potter
Richard Burton
Return To Oz
Biggles: Adventures In Time
Without a Clue
Star Trek II: the Wrath Of Khan
Kirk
Spock
Khan
Deep Rising
Comedy
Dumbledore

The film podcast that does a bit of everything. Hosted by John Rain.

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PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes375Founded9 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
TV & FilmComedy

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Latest Episodes

Hello and welcome to a very special festive SMERSHPOD!

This time, ho ho, oh, oh no, it’s another of our extra special compilation episodes – and this time, because it’s the festive period, we’re bringing you the 12 SMERSHES OF CHRISTMAS.

A dozen d... more

DING DONG MERRILY ON HIGH!

Merry ChristSMERSH!

It’s Christmas Day! And what better time to crack open the Quality Street, pour a glass of Baileys, and tune into ITV SMERSH as we book a first LAUGH flight to Costa Plonka and sun ourselves while an i... more

DING DONG MERRILY ON HIGH!

Welcome to another ChristSMERSH special!

Happy Christmas Eve to you all!

Today we’ll be going back to the past to tell the inspirational tale of a stuck tongue, a rifle, and a simple man who really wants a leg lamp in hi... more

Welcome to the final part of our Lord of the Rings specials.

It’s Christmas! So where better to celebrate than Middle Earth!

We’ll be looking things up on the web, putting on the Eagles, while also looking for rings down at the riverbank and coming... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Thomas
Award-winning Welshman and special guest
Episode: ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE with Dan Thomas
Ryland Tews
Comedian and filmmaker currently on a UK and Ireland tour.
Hundreds of Beavers
Episode: HELLBOY II: THE GOLDEN ARMY with Ryland Tews
Dr. Dean Burnett
Neuroscientist and author known for science communication
Episode: ALIEN3 with Dr. Dean Burnett and Dan Thomas
Jim Howick
Episode: JAWS 2 with Jim Howick
Kate McCabe
Film enthusiast and guest on the podcast
Episode: TANGO AND CASH with Kate McCabe
Karl Coppack
A social historian with a focus on historical crimes, particularly Jack the Ripper
Episode: FROM HELL with Karl Coppack
Tom Burgess
Guest on the Spider-Man special episode
Episode: SPIDER-MAN with Tom Burgess
Ashley Blaker
World-class profiterole chef
Episode: DRACULA HAS RISEN FROM THE GRAVE with Ashley Blaker
Madeleine Brettingham
Playwright and actress
Arcola Theatre
Episode: THE MAGIC FLUTE with Madeleine Brettingham

Host

John Rain
Host known for his humorous and insightful analysis of films, fostering an engaging atmosphere with comedic flair.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 831 ratings
  • More mainstream films please!

    Great podcast, who chooses the films????

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Who’s got a match?
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Always superb listening

    Podchaser
    5
    nielly
    8 months ago
  • The Man Who…

    One of my favourite Roger movies, and very well handled with enough respect and humour by the two Johns.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lastparty
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • The Usual Modern Bias

    I realize it’s cool and popular these days to disrespect Connery but can you at least get some guests on that appreciate him? Still the only actor to accurately portray all aspects of the character on screen. Bond isn’t supposed to be PC or a hero, he’s complex.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    AlexanderDaGr888
    United States9 months ago
  • Excellent

    I have just discovered this podcast, it’s a delight

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    50dw50
    United Kingdom10 months ago

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Some episodes may be polarizing due to their comedic take on certain sensitive topics, appealing to those with a taste for edgy humor.
Frequent guests and their contributions often enhance the dynamic, making episodes feel fresh and lively.
The combination of irreverent humor and deep discussions keeps the audience entertained and engaged.
Listeners appreciate the humorous approaches and intelligent critiques of various films.
Overall, listeners feel like they are part of a close-knit group laughing over films in a casual setting.

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Apple Podcasts
#203
United Kingdom/Comedy

Talking Points

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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.

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1. Dan Thomas
2. Ryland Tews
3. Dr. Dean Burnett
4. Jim Howick
5. Kate McCabe
6. Karl Coppack
7. Tom Burgess
8. Ashley Blaker

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