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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 weeklyEpisodes361Founded9 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
TV & FilmComedy

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Latest Episodes

This week we’ll be finding out what happens when a normal wrestler is pushed to the edge and forced to choose between the woman he loves, or the sport he loves - until it’s unionised. Will he tell Vince about the union thing, or will he come out figh... more

Happy Halloween!

Today we’ll be heading out to Spivey Point to tell stories around the camp fire all about a pea souper full of sea men - and I’m not talking about the new Winter Bukake range from Campbells. 

Yes, it’s THE FOG

And joining me to fi... more

Welcome to another Halloween Special. 

This week we’ll be peeking into the future in order to find out who will get hurt running with scissors, who will be skating on thin ice, and just who will be left holding the baby. 

Yes, it’s The Dead Zone

A... more

Welcome to another Halloween Special!

This week we’ll be finding room for one more hole in one inside, while playing hide and seek with the man in the mirror, even though he’s a bit of a dummy. 

Yes, it’s Dead of Night

And joining me to dream a li... more

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Recent Guests

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
Toby Hadoke
Writer and commentator, known for his insights into film and television.
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Episode: THE QUATERMASS XPERIMENT with Toby Hadoke
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 of a film podcast, engaging in humorous analysis and lively discussions about a range of movies, often highlighting both iconic films and cult classics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 815 ratings
  • More mainstream films please!

    Great podcast, who chooses the films????

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Who’s got a match?
    United Kingdom19 days ago
  • Always superb listening

    Podchaser
    5
    nielly
    6 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 Kingdom6 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 States7 months ago
  • Excellent

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    50dw50
    United Kingdom8 months ago

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Some listeners express mixed feelings about the depth of analysis depending on the film's popularity or the host's affinity for it.
The podcast often feels like a conversation among friends, fostering a sense of community around shared film interests.
Listeners appreciate the irreverent humor combined with insightful film critiques, making for a relaxed and enjoyable listening experience.

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Apple Podcasts
#171
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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. Ryland Tews
2. Dr. Dean Burnett
3. Jim Howick
4. Kate McCabe
5. Toby Hadoke
6. Karl Coppack
7. Tom Burgess
8. Ashley Blaker

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