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.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 435 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedyTV & Film | |||
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This week we’ll be seeing what happens when you put the long arm into Little Botham. Will the results be part of the Cannon, or will they end up a major Balls up?
Yes, it’s The Boys in Blue
And joining me to have a John put a lamp up on his flagpol... more
Today we’ll be going live in order to find out what on earth possessed the BBC to make a show about a celebrity trapped in a house with a deranged maniac a full decade before Celebrity Big Brother thought of it.
Yes, it’s Ghost Watch
And joining me... more
Today we’ll be finding out what happens when you go hanging about in the woods at the wrong time. The toilet gets blocked, the wife goes hard and you lose a finger.
Yes, it’s Carry on Screaming.
And joining me to go down to the cellar to clean the... more
Today we’ll be heading to the Murder Capital of the world to find out just what happens when you CROSS the wrong youths. There’ll be flying, dying, Frogs and dogs as Santa Carla plays host to a group of guys that really suck.
Yes it’s The Lost Boys... more
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One the best podcasts to listen to, much love from Canada
Podcast Addict514 days agoSmoothcactus- 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 Kingdom4 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 Podcasts5CarlascoughUnited Kingdom4 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 Podcasts1SeligRMUnited Kingdom4 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 Addict45 months agoMouldy Wilson
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Apple Podcasts | #142 | United Kingdom/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #245 |  Ireland/Comedy |
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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 435 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. Paul Litchfield
2. Simon Love
3. Dan Thomas
4. Kate McCabe
5. Steve Hall
6. Dean Burnett
7. Karl Coppack
8. Toby Hadoke
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