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Smersh Pod

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

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.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes418Founded10 years ago
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Latest Episodes

This week we’ll be going in through the back door in order to keep you in the dark and set off your waterworks.

Yes, it’s DIE HARD 4.0, or LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD, depending on your area. 

Joining me to be THAT GUY is Paul Gannon. Hosted on Acast. Se... more

This week we’ll be slicking back our hair, sewing ourselves into our trousers, and jumping behind the wheel of a massive car to head back to the happy days of 1958. A time when men and women could enter a school in their mid 30s and not worry about b... more

This week we’ll be loading up on guns and bringing friends, in order to let off some steam and take part in the most extreme version of bring your daughter to work day. 

Yes, it’s Commando

And joining me to eat Green Berets for breakfast is Ashley ... more

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

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Recent Guests

Jim Maxwell
Episode: ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK with Jim Maxwell
Dean Burnett
Dr. Dean Burnett, neuroscientist and writer, guest on the episode
University/Media appearances mentioned in the show
Episode: INNERSPACE with Dr. Dean Burnett and Dan Thomas
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
Martin Fitzgerald
Guest, author and commentator
Author (The Umbrella Man and Other Stories)
Episode: THE WICKER MAN with Martin Fitzgerald
Simon Love
Musician and guest discussing his work and the film
Self
Episode: I BOUGHT A VAMPIRE MOTORCYCLE with Simon Love
Dr. Dean Burnett
Brain doctor
Episode: LUCY with Dr. Dean Burnett
Dan Tetsell
Comedian and actor invited onto the show
Episode: HAWK THE SLAYER with Dan Tetsell

Host

John Rain
Host of Smersh Pod

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 873 ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    Gemma249
    United Kingdom2 months 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 Podcasts
    5
    Carlascough
    United Kingdom2 months 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 Podcasts
    1
    SeligRM
    United Kingdom3 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 Addict
    4
    Mouldy Wilson
    4 months ago
  • Nice one John

    Lovely job

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T1,000
    Australia7 months ago

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Audience praises the show's humor and lively banter, calling it like chatting with friends in a pub.
Some episodes are highlighted as consistently funny with sharp critiques, though a few listeners note variable quality depending on film taste.
Guests are described as insightful and entertaining, adding valuable context to film discussions.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#213
United Kingdom/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#148
Singapore/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#205
Ireland/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#232
Austria/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#234
South Africa/Comedy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

GREASE with Simon Love
Q: What makes Grease resonate as a musical classic today?
The discussion points to its infectious energy, memorable songs, charismatic performances, and a clever blend of nostalgia with modern pop culture references that continue to invite rewatches and karaoke.
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.

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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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1. Jim Maxwell
2. Dean Burnett
3. Steve Hall
4. David K. Barnes
5. Jack Bernhardt
6. Martin Fitzgerald
7. Simon Love
8. Dr. Dean Burnett

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