Smersh Pod
John RainThe 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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 415 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedyTV & Film | |||
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This week we’ll hanging ten and catching tubes in order to put away a man so evil and malevolent that he will put lives at risk merely for the promise of an endless summer, no, not Mike Love, I mean Bodhi, leader of the Ex-Presidents.
Yes, it’s Poi... more
This week we’ll be heading behind enemy lines to a future so dark and dystopian that a rich and powerful man doesn’t want to go on a pod.
Yes, it’s Escape from New York.
And joining me to Duke it out with a one-eyed Snake is Jim Maxwell. Hosted on ... more
This week we’ll be joining the world on the brink of total flaming disaster and telling everyone it was hotter in 1976.
Yes, it’s The Day the Earth Caught Fire
Joining me to get the warm willies on a ghost train is Toby Hadoke. Hosted on Acast. Se... more
This week we’ll be popping pills and collecting skills as we find out just what someone would do in order to have a haircut.
Yes, it’s Limitless
And joining me to use 24% of his brain is Dr. Dean Burnett. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for... more
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- Still waiting for the final Harry Potter instalment
Loving this podcast! On my second round of listening now and so gutted the final episodes aren’t released for Harry Potter as i was enjoying them so much!
Apple Podcasts5Gemma249
United Kingdoma month ago - Terrific Podcast
Im a big fan of the negative reviews of this podcast being those who have been politically offended.
Grow up, you snowflakes.
Loads of fun. Simple as.
Apple Podcasts5CarlascoughUnited Kingdoma month ago - Half Blood Prince - Update Tremors
Many years later and my comment about sixth form politics still smarts doesn’t it Mr Award winner?
Still, well done lads on finally getting round to taking the mick out of Starmer just as he’s half out the door.
Original Review
I’ll wait until Banyabat clears up the audio and removes the sixth form politics. Then it will be worth listening to.
Apple Podcasts1SeligRMUnited Kingdom2 months ago 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 Addict43 months agoMouldy Wilson- Nice one John
Lovely job
Apple Podcasts5T1,000
Australia6 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #206 | United Kingdom/Comedy |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smersh Pod
What is Smersh Pod about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A humorous, hard-to-classify film podcast that blends sharp banter with thoughtful critique. Episodes span Hollywood blockbusters, cult classics, and British cinema, often pairing the host with guests who bring expertise in neuroscience, film analysis, or pop culture fandom. The show's strength lies in its lively, pub-like conversations: playful ribbing, deep dives into plotting, production quirks, and a willingness to call out scientific inaccuracies or narrative missteps while celebrating clever storytelling and memorable performances. A standout trait is its broad appetite for cinema—from Bond and superhero fare to vintage comedies—delivered with irreverent humor and a strong sense of camaraderie among hosts and guests.
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Smersh Pod launched 10 years ago and published 415 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Smersh Pod include:
1. Kate McCabe
2. Paul Whitelaw
3. Steve Hall
4. David K. Barnes
5. Jack Bernhardt
6. Simon Love
7. Martin Fitzgerald
8. Dan Tetsell
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