Smersh Pod

By John Rain

TV & Film Comedy

What's Smersh Pod about?

The podcast about Bond, film and Columbo, hosted by John Rain.

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Smersh Pod episodes:

04.07.2024
SMERSH HITS! BIGGLES: ADVENTURES IN TIME with Dan Thomas
One from the archives! This week we'll be donning our goggles, jumping in our kite, and going to heaven and back while fighting those damned Jerries - but because this is the 1980s, we will also be jumping back and...
04.01.2024
SUPERMAN RETURNS (PART TWO) with Johnny Candon
This week we’ll be using our super powers to check in on an old flame, whether she likes it or not, while our greatest nemesis plots to kill billions of people via legitimately the worst plan ever created. Yes, it’s...
03.31.2024
SUPERMAN RETURNS (PART ONE) with Johnny Candon
This week we’ll be using our super powers to check in on an old flame, whether she likes it or not, while our greatest nemesis plots to kill billions of people via legitimately the worst plan ever created. Yes, it’s...
03.26.2024
KRULL (PART TWO) with Dan Tetsell
Welcome traveller, to a conquered planet, enslaved by The terrifying Beast, and conquered by his army of evil alien invaders. There is hope for this world however, if the prophecy will come true, a king and queen will free these lands,...
03.25.2024
KRULL (PART ONE) with Dan Tetsell
Welcome traveller, to a conquered planet, enslaved by The terrifying Beast, and conquered by his army of evil alien invaders. There is hope for this world however, if the prophecy will come true, a king and queen will free these lands,...
03.18.2024
SMERSH HITS! For Your Eyes Only with Paul Litchfield
John is joined by Paul Litchfield to look through For Your Eyes Only while minesweeping, and escaping the attention of under-aged women. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
03.05.2024
GHOSTBUSTERS II (PART TWO) with Rob Gilroy
When there’s something strange in your neighbourhood, who you gonna call? How about the exact same script from the first film? Yes, it’s Ghostbusters 2 And joining me to read from his big book of Occults is Rob Gilroy! Become a member...
03.04.2024
GHOSTBUSTERS II (PART ONE) with Rob Gilroy
When there’s something strange in your neighbourhood, who you gonna call? How about the exact same script from the first film? Yes, it’s Ghostbusters 2 And joining me to read from his big book of Occults is Rob Gilroy! Become a member...
02.26.2024
STAR TREK V: THE FINAL FRONTIER with Paul Litchfield
Hello and welcome to another Star Trek special, as we explore strange new worlds; seek out new life and new civilizations; and get sexually excited by a giant cat lap dancing. Yes, it’s Star Trek 5 - The Final Frontier. And...
02.19.2024
COMMUNION with Dan Thomas
This week we’re Walken back to Happiness with a man so odd that even a bunch of bum-digging aliens don’t want him. Yes, It’s Communion. Joining me to TAKE ME TO HIS DEALER, is Dan Thomas. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted...
02.13.2024
JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION (PART TWO) with David Hoare
Well come to an adventure 65 million years in the making, that just goes to show that if you’ve waited THAT long, than maybe there’s nothing to actually see here. There’ll be no thrills, no spills, but plenty of belly aches! Yes,...
02.12.2024
JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION (PART ONE) with David Hoare
Welcome to an adventure 65 million years in the making, that just goes to show that if you’ve waited THAT long, than maybe there’s nothing to actually see here. There’ll be no thrills, no spills, but plenty of belly aches! Yes, it’s...
01.29.2024
SMERSH HITS! THEATRE OF BLOOD
A classic from the vaults. Welcome to Theatre of Blood! Joining me for a bloody and violent taste of their own medicine are the film critic and director, Ali Catterall, and the wonderful actor Paul Putner. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted...
01.23.2024
HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX (PART TWO) with Tom Neenan and Tom Crowley
Welcome to another Harry Potter special! This week we’ll be combatting the rise of fascism, by investing heavily in a novelty party trick company, and training children to push each other over, and knock sticks out of adult hands. Yes, it’s Harry...
01.22.2024
HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX (PART ONE) with Tom Neenan and Tom Crowley
Welcome to another Harry Potter special! This week we’ll be combatting the rise of fascism, by investing heavily in a novelty party trick company, and training children to push each other over, and knock sticks out of adult hands. Yes, it’s Harry...
01.15.2024
CARRY ON HENRY - with Dan Thomas and Paul Litchfield
This week we’ll be travelling back in time to get our big ones out, while making sure we don’t get our Hampton’s court. What better way to bring in a new year than getting together with friends, and talking about...
12.25.2023
NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL SMERSH POD: VOL: 3
This is another of our special compilation episodes, where we delve into the archives for the best bits of SMERSHes gone by, cut out the libellous bits, and package them together for you like the best pick and mix you’ve...
12.22.2023
HOOK with Dan Thomas
Merry ChristSmersh! Welcome to Never Land! A place where if you believe hard enough, even turkeys will fly, and middle-aged men will remember the true meaning of happiness: getting off with hot mermaids! Yes, it’s HOOK! Joining me in the Bangarang Bus is...
12.17.2023
HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK - with Paul Litchfield
Merry ChristSmersh! Welcome to the Big Apple! Where once again Kevin McAllister has been abandoned by his family, and is once again forced to fend for himself, but this time instead of simply keeping his house safe, he’s saving the orphans,...
11.27.2023
SMERSH HITS! Live and Let Die with Jim Howick
A classic from the vaults. This week, if we play our cards right, we'll be taking a trip to New York, to take in the sights, the sounds and the VOODOO. Yes, it's Live and Let Die. And joining me...
11.14.2023
STAR WARS: EPISODE TWO: ATTACK OF THE CLONES (PART TWO) - With Tom Crowley
This week we’ll be walking, talking, hawking, moaning, stalking and porking, as we try and figure out just who is using plotting to bring war to a boring, peaceful, badly acted galaxy. Yes, it’s Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of...
11.13.2023
STAR WARS: EPISODE TWO: ATTACK OF THE CLONES (PART ONE) - With Tom Crowley
This week we’ll be walking, talking, hawking, moaning, stalking and porking, as we try and figure out just who is using plotting to bring war to a boring, peaceful, badly acted galaxy. Yes, it’s Star Wars Episode II: Attack of...
10.30.2023
SMERSH HITS: RAWHEAD REX
Welcome to a spooky side special of Smersh! With it being Halloween, all usual rules are off of the table. Abandon all hope ye who enter here! This week we will be visiting the spookiest place on earth, Ireland, to run for...
10.16.2023
ROBIN HOOD: PRINCE OF THIEVES (PART TWO) with Dan Tetsell
This week we’ll seeking solace from tyranny and evil in the haunted forrest of Sherwood, they say it’s filled with unholy spirits, and the terrifying voices of Americans not bothering, mid-range British television actors trying their best, and the blood...
10.15.2023
ROBIN HOOD: PRINCE OF THIEVES (PART ONE) with Dan Tetsell
This week we’ll seeking solace from tyranny and evil in the haunted forrest of Sherwood. They say it’s filled with unholy spirits, and the terrifying voices of Americans not bothering, mid-range British television actors trying their best, and the blood...
10.01.2023
SMERSH HITS! Medicine Man with Margaret Cabourn-Smith
this week we'll be welcoming you to the jungle, for fun and games, and rodents and names. Yes - it's Medicine Man, and joining John to look for her purse or car keys, is comedy actor Margaret Cabourn Smith. Become...
09.18.2023
DIE ANOTHER DAY (PART TWO) with Paul Litchfield
This week we’ll be chilling out and getting straight to the point, while also being a bit rubbish, yes, it’s Die Another Day Joining me to melt your cold, icy heart is Paul Litchfield. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on...
09.17.2023
DIE ANOTHER DAY (PART ONE) with Paul Litchfield
This week we’ll be chilling out and getting straight to the point, while also being a bit rubbish, yes, it’s Die Another Day Joining me to melt your cold, icy heart is Paul Litchfield. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on...
09.03.2023
SMERSH HITS! North Sea Hijack with Mark Evans
Roger Moore’s Scotch-soaked North Sea Hijack (1980) is one of the ffew ffilms brave enough to combine terrorism, embroidery, a harpoon gun, James Mason and a box full of kittens. Joining John for a cup of poisoned coffee is Mark...
08.28.2023
SUPERMAN II (PART TWO) with Johnny Candon
This week we'll find out how Superman handles the threesome from hell, and just what he'll do to get his fingers and tops. Yes, it's Superman II, And joining me to get in a hot air balloon and go due north,...
08.27.2023
SUPERMAN II (PART ONE) with Johnny Candon
This week we'll find out how Superman handles the threesome from hell, and just what he'll do to get his fingers and tops. Yes, it's Superman II, And joining me to get in a hot air balloon and go due north,...
08.20.2023
SMERSH HITS! A View to a Kill with Dan Thomas
Another classic episode, now abridged into one part. Join me and Dan Thomas as we dance into the fire, and discover all about his hidden talents for Christopher Walken impressions. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See...
08.13.2023
Murder With Too Many Notes - with Stephen Graham
This week we’ll causing a big YIN, as we blow the roof off, while composing the perfect murder. Yes, it’s Murder with Too Many Notes. Joining me to play the right notes in the wrong order, is Stephen Graham. End theme by Noiselund....
08.08.2023
SMERSH HITS!: Cannonball Run II
This week we'll be on the road again, from sea to shining sea, in search of that elusive Cannonball Run2! There'll be stunts, shunts, fronts, hunts, and c*nts. As well as some very far-fetched extras. Yes, it's Cannonball Run 2! Joining me...
08.06.2023
STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME with Paul Litchfield
They say the sea is cold, but the sea contains the hottest blood of all. This week we'll be taking a trip to whales to save the future. Yes, It’s Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home Joining me to double dumb-ass...
07.30.2023
Rest in Peace, Mrs. Columbo - with Dan Thomas
This week we’ll be giving out all the hard stares, as we ask who shot a man, who booked this funeral, and just who hell messed with the marmalade? Yes, it’s Rest in Peace, Mrs. Columbo. And joining me to look...
07.27.2023
SMERSH ON SCREEN: Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves
I caught up with D&D; super-fan Paul Litchfield to chat about the new D&D; film, and other things in general. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
07.25.2023
REMO: UNARMED AND DANGEROUS with Dan Thomas and Dr. Dean Burnett
This week we’ll be saving the world, while naming ourselves after a toilet, and being trained by a Benny Hill character, yes it’s Remo: Unarmed and Dangerous (or Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins). A sample episode of what we do...
07.24.2023
BLACKBIRD (PART TWO) with Sarah Morgan and Séamas O'Reilly
This week we’ll be coming out of retirement to put a stop to something, while also possibly saving the world, and falling in love - all accomplished while carrying the cumbersome burden of a charm so disarming that no hat...
07.23.2023
BLACKBIRD (PART ONE) with Sarah Morgan and Séamas O'Reilly
This week we’ll be coming out of retirement to put a stop to something, while also possibly saving the world, and falling in love - all accomplished while carrying the cumbersome burden of a charm so disarming that no hat...
07.11.2023
SMERSH ON SCREEN: Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning: Part One - SPOILER CHAT
I got together with Empire's Chris Hewitt to chat all about Ethan Hunt's latest impossible task. SPOILERS AHEAD - if you haven't seen the film, come back when you do! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
07.09.2023
CARRY ON CAMPING with Dan Thomas and Paul Litchfield
1969. The Beatles played their last gig, Nixon was elected, man walked on the Moon, and Sid Boggle and Bernie Lugg went to a campsite to try and look at naked ladies. Yes. It's Carry on Camping. Joining me to...
07.02.2023
THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN with Ed Byrne
This week we’ll be saying hello to the 20th century, with one of the worst films of the 21st. There’ll be adventure! Epic dialogue, and hard-hitting action, and that was just the people leaving the screening. Yes, it’s The...
07.01.2023
SMERSH ON SCREEN: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny - SPOILER CHAT
After coming out of the screening I had to talk to one man: Dan Thomas. So we got together on a tired-eyed Saturday morning and had a chat all about it. SPOILERS! If you haven't seen, don't listen! Become a...
06.26.2023
HIGHLANDER (PART TWO) with John Thomson
This week we’ll be meeting for an intimate gathering with friends, where guests are encouraged to bring a their own cutlery, speak in whatever accent they fancy, and walk like an Egyptian. Yes, it’s Highlander. And joining me to become a...
06.25.2023
HIGHLANDER (PART ONE) with John Thomson
This week we’ll be meeting for an intimate gathering with friends, where guests are encouraged to bring a their own cutlery, speak in whatever accent they fancy, and walk like an Egyptian. Yes, it’s Highlander. And joining me to become a...
05.29.2023
GOLDENEYE (PART TWO) with Dan Thomas
This week we’ll be lifting up old relics to see if there’s still life underneath, while watching someone come back from the dead, and someone else getting fucked to death. Yes, it’s Goldeneye. Joining me to get Onatopp of things, and...
05.28.2023
GOLDENEYE (PART ONE) with Dan Thomas
This week we’ll be lifting up old relics to see if there’s still life underneath, while watching someone come back from the dead, and someone else getting fucked to death. Yes, it’s Goldeneye. Joining me to get Onatopp of things, and...
05.22.2023
STAR WARS: EPISODE ONE: THE PHANTOM MENACE (PART TWO) - With Tom Crowley
This week we’ll be heading once again to a galaxy far, far away, to look into the past, and fill in all the details about Darth Vader when he was ten years old that literally no one cared about. Yes...
05.21.2023
STAR WARS: EPISODE ONE: THE PHANTOM MENACE (PART ONE) - With Tom Crowley
This week we’ll be heading once again to a galaxy far, far away, to look into the past, and fill in all the details about Darth Vader when he was ten years old that literally no one cared about. Yes...

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Smersh Pod episodes:

SMERSH HITS! BIGGLES: ADVENTURES IN TIME with Dan Thomas

SUPERMAN RETURNS (PART TWO) with Johnny Candon

SUPERMAN RETURNS (PART ONE) with Johnny Candon

KRULL (PART TWO) with Dan Tetsell

KRULL (PART ONE) with Dan Tetsell

SMERSH HITS! For Your Eyes Only with Paul Litchfield

GHOSTBUSTERS II (PART TWO) with Rob Gilroy

GHOSTBUSTERS II (PART ONE) with Rob Gilroy

STAR TREK V: THE FINAL FRONTIER with Paul Litchfield

COMMUNION with Dan Thomas

JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION (PART TWO) with David Hoare

JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION (PART ONE) with David Hoare

SMERSH HITS! THEATRE OF BLOOD

HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX (PART TWO) with Tom Neenan and Tom Crowley

HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX (PART ONE) with Tom Neenan and Tom Crowley

CARRY ON HENRY - with Dan Thomas and Paul Litchfield

NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL SMERSH POD: VOL: 3

HOOK with Dan Thomas

HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK - with Paul Litchfield

SMERSH HITS! Live and Let Die with Jim Howick

STAR WARS: EPISODE TWO: ATTACK OF THE CLONES (PART TWO) - With Tom Crowley

STAR WARS: EPISODE TWO: ATTACK OF THE CLONES (PART ONE) - With Tom Crowley

SMERSH HITS: RAWHEAD REX

ROBIN HOOD: PRINCE OF THIEVES (PART TWO) with Dan Tetsell

ROBIN HOOD: PRINCE OF THIEVES (PART ONE) with Dan Tetsell

SMERSH HITS! Medicine Man with Margaret Cabourn-Smith

DIE ANOTHER DAY (PART TWO) with Paul Litchfield

DIE ANOTHER DAY (PART ONE) with Paul Litchfield

SMERSH HITS! North Sea Hijack with Mark Evans

SUPERMAN II (PART TWO) with Johnny Candon

SUPERMAN II (PART ONE) with Johnny Candon

SMERSH HITS! A View to a Kill with Dan Thomas

Murder With Too Many Notes - with Stephen Graham

SMERSH HITS!: Cannonball Run II

STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME with Paul Litchfield

Rest in Peace, Mrs. Columbo - with Dan Thomas

SMERSH ON SCREEN: Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves

REMO: UNARMED AND DANGEROUS with Dan Thomas and Dr. Dean Burnett

BLACKBIRD (PART TWO) with Sarah Morgan and Séamas O'Reilly

BLACKBIRD (PART ONE) with Sarah Morgan and Séamas O'Reilly

SMERSH ON SCREEN: Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning: Part One - SPOILER CHAT

CARRY ON CAMPING with Dan Thomas and Paul Litchfield

THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN with Ed Byrne

SMERSH ON SCREEN: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny - SPOILER CHAT

HIGHLANDER (PART TWO) with John Thomson

HIGHLANDER (PART ONE) with John Thomson

GOLDENEYE (PART TWO) with Dan Thomas

GOLDENEYE (PART ONE) with Dan Thomas

STAR WARS: EPISODE ONE: THE PHANTOM MENACE (PART TWO) - With Tom Crowley

STAR WARS: EPISODE ONE: THE PHANTOM MENACE (PART ONE) - With Tom Crowley