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Smersh Pod

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The 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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Episodes

THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS (Part one) with Samira Ahmed

This week we’ll be learning to identify one end of a cello from another, while having a few optional extras installed at the height of the cold war. Yes – It’s The Living Daylights, and joining me to Smiert some Spionum, is journalist, broadcaster, and QUEEN, Samira Ahmed, who can be found on Twitter as @SamiraAhmedUk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 03, 202042 min

ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE (PART TWO) with Rosie Holt

This week we’ll be talking about LOVE - well, arranged love for financial gains - and we'll have all the time in the world to chat about it - well, not literally. Yes – It’s OHMSS, and joining me to flick through a dirty magazine while we wait for a safe to crack, is comedy actor Rosie Holt, who can be found on Twitter as @RosieisaHolt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 27, 202031 min

ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE (PART ONE) with Rosie Holt

This week we’ll be talking about LOVE - well, arranged love for financial gains - and we'll have all the time in the world to chat about it - well, not literally. Yes – It’s OHMSS, and joining me to flick through a dirty magazine while we wait for a safe to crack, is comedy actor Rosie Holt, who can be found on Twitter as @RosieisaHolt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 202044 min

OCTOPUSSY (PART TWO) with Dan Tetsell

This week we’ll be flying out of a pretend horse’s arse, stealing jewellery from angry Shakespearian actors, and leading an army of half-naked women – while respecting thier agency. Yes – It’s OCTOPUSSY, and joining me to go to work on an egg, is comedy actor Dan Tetsell, who can be found on Twitter as @Tetsell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 20201 hr 4 min

OCTOPUSSY (PART ONE) with Dan Tetsell

This week we’ll be flying out of a pretend horse’s arse, stealing jewellery from angry Shakespearean actors, and leading an army of half-naked women – while respecting their agency. Yes – It’s OCTOPUSSY, and joining me to go to work on an egg, is comedy actor Dan Tetsell, who can be found on Twitter as @Tetsell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 202044 min

Goldfinger (Part Two) with Rufus Wright and Alistair Petrie

This week we'll be activating operation grand slam, as we throw our hats into the golden ring to chat about GOLDFINGER. And joining me to hang around in, frankly too small, romper suits are a pair of the smoothest, suavest gentlemen actors you're likely to find at this time of the day anywhere in the world - Rufus Wright and Alistair Petrie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 202059 min

Goldfinger (Part One) with Rufus Wright and Alistair Petrie.

This week we'll be activating operation grand slam, as we throw our hats into the golden ring to chat about GOLDFINGER. And joining me to hang around in, frankly too small, romper suits are a pair of the smoothest, suavest gentlemen actors you're likely to find at this time of the day anywhere in the world - Rufus Wright and Alistair Petrie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 12, 202038 min

A View to a Kill (Part Two) with Dan Thomas

John is joined by Professional Welshman and comedian Dan Thomas to take a look at Roger's last Bond adventure. Part Two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 06, 202059 min

A View to a Kill (Part One) with Dan Thomas.

John is joined by Professional Welshman and comedian Dan Thomas to take a look at Roger's last Bond adventure. Part One. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 05, 202040 min

For Your Eyes Only (PART TWO) with Paul Litchfield

In part two of this episode, John is joined by Paul Litchfield to look through For Your Eyes Only while minesweeping, and escaping the attention of under-aged women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 202040 minSeason 4Ep. 2

For Your Eyes Only (PART ONE) with Paul Litchfield

Welcome to the Isolation specials! John is joined by Paul Litchfield to look through For Your Eyes Only while minesweeping, and escaping the attention of under-aged women. (PART ONE OF TWO) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 202045 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Cannonball Run 2 with Paul Litchfield

This week we'll be on the road again, from sea to shining sea, in search of that elusive Cannonball Run 2! There'll be stunts, shunts, fronts, hunts, and c*nts. As well as some very far-fetched extras. Joining me to be my hairy co-pilot is comedian, actor and medium, Paul Litchfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 23, 20191 hr 23 minSeason 3Ep. 14

American Ninja with Robert Thorogood

This week we'll be talking about a humble US Army private with legendary skills of deadly stealth, as he takes on the fearsome Black Ninja, and tries to conquer basic acting skills. Yes, it's AMERICAN NINJA. Joining me to accidentally hit ourselves in the groin with nunchucks is screenwriter, and the creator of the massively successful and beloved Death in Paradise, Robert Thorogood - @robthor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 16, 20191 hr 27 min

Death Wish 3 with Steve Hall

This week we'll be visiting an old war buddy, getting people murdered, murdering people, and buying weapons via the post that also murder people. Yes, it's DEATH WISH 3 - and joining me to stamp on some roaches, is comedian Steve Hall who can be found on Twitter as @astevehall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 09, 20191 hr 37 min

Lethal Weapon with Samira Ahmed

This week we'll be following the wacky adventures of two newly paired cops who are complete opposites must put aside their differences in order to catch a gang of drug smugglers. Yes, it's Lethal Weapon! Joining me to count down the days until retirement is journalist and broadcaster Samira Ahmed, who can be found on Twitter as @samiraahmeduk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 02, 20191 hr 4 min

Biggles: Adventures In Time with Dan Thomas

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 forth in time and being American. Yes - it's BIGGLES: ADVENTURES IN TIME. Joining me to wanna be a hero, is comedian and welsh man, Dan Thomas, who can be found on twitter as @Danthomascomedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 26, 20191 hr 41 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Aliens with Neil Forsyth

This week we'll be heading to SPACE with a bunch of marines to rescue a group of colonists from some deadly ALIENS! Spoiler alert, it doesn't go very well. Yes, it's ALIENS! Joining me to crawl through a tiny tunnel in a terrifying way is writer extraordinaire, Neil Forsyth, who can be found on Twitter as @mrneilforsyth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 19, 20191 hr 14 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Top Gun with Rufus Wright

This week we'll be popping on some aviator sunglasses, strapping on some jorts, and trying not to wash out or get Goosed. Yes, it's TOP GUN. Joining me to be my uptight wing man who eventually approves of my methods is legendary actor Rufus Wright. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 12, 201959 minSeason 3Ep. 8

COBRA with Joel Morris

This week we'll be donning a pair of tight jeans, shiny sunglasses and investigating a crazed maniac who wants to punish the weak, no it's not the Ian Duncan Smith, it's The NIGHT SLASHER, and there's only one man who can stop him. Yes, it's COBRA. And joining me to find a cure for what ails you, is comedy writer Joel Morris, who can be found on twitter as @gralefrit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 05, 20191 hr 12 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade with Tom Neenan

This week we'll be joining the master of adventure, and his Dad, as they seek the holy grail of holy grails, which is literally the holy grail. There'll be thrills, spills and punching Nazis without feeling the need to justify it. Joining me to mail this to the Marx brothers is comedian Tom Neenan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 20191 hr 51 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome with Sarah Morgan and William Andrews

This week we'll be heading to Barter-Town to do some rough trading with a lady who's not for Tina Turner-ing. There'll be pigs, wigs and bellyaches, until we find out who actually runs the place. Yes, it's MAD MAX: BEYOND THUNDERDOME. Joining me to enter the Thunderdome is a Master AND Blaster of my very own, comedy writer Sarah Morgan, and comedian William Andrews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 21, 20191 hrSeason 3Ep. 5

They Live with John-Luke Roberts

This week we'll be talking about a drifter who discovers a pair of sunglasses that allow him to wake up to the fact that aliens have taken over the Earth. No, it's not DAVID ICKE THE MOVIE, it's John Carpenter's THEY LIVE. Joining me to chew some bubblegum is comedian John-Luke Roberts who can be found on Twitter as @jlukeroberts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 14, 201948 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Rambo III with Oliver Maltman and David Crow

Hello and welcome to Smersh Pod 3. The podcast that re-lights the fire of 80s action movies, and celebrates the decade where the explosion was king. This week we'll be a waging one-man war to rescue our elderly friend from the clutches of the formidable invading Soviet forces in Afghanistan, and their most generic Colonel. Yes, it's RAMBO III. Joining me to wave a blue light about are two comedy freedom fighters: Oliver Maltman and David Crow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Jun 07, 20191 hr 28 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Romancing The Stone with Julia Raeside

This week we'll be talking about a mousy romance novelist who sets off for Colombia to ransom her kidnapped sister, and soon finds herself in the middle of a dangerous adventure hunting for treasure with a mercenary rogue. Yes - It's Romancing the Stone. Joining me to try and make it snappy, is writer, broadcaster and mayor of Tarrant via her excellent podcast Always There, Julia Raeside, who can be found on Twitter as @JNRAESIDE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 31, 20191 hr 17 minSeason 3Ep. 2

The Running Man with Paul Litchfield

This week we'll be talking about a crazy version of the future where a mad, weird bastard is in charge of America and uses the TV to make shit up. Weird eh? Well, luckily it's not true, it's all a film called THE RUNNING MAN. Joining me in Mick Fleetwood's underground army is comedy actor Paul Litchfield, who can be found on Twitter as @mrplitchfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 20191 hr 35 minSeason 3Ep. 1

When Lions Roared

This week we'll be going back to World War 2 and joining Winston, Franklin and Uncle Joe as they plot to save the world from the very worst people that have ever walked the Earth, well, before Instagram influencers came along, anyway. Yes - it's World War II: When Lions Roared. Joining me to puff away on a big cigar is World War 2 expert, Whovian and returning Smersh Pod guest Stephen Graham, who can be found on Twitter as @plopgazette Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 01, 20191 hr 20 min

Cars 2

This week we will be anthropomorphized as automobiles and jetsetting around the world on Spy-missions inside living planes to sell toys. Yes, it’s Cars 2. Joining me to try and think about how it could all possibly work, is comedy producer Ed Morrish, who can be found on Twitter as @edmorrish Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 28, 20181 hr 45 min

The Muppet Christmas Carol

This week we will be grabbing some humbugs, changing our miserable ways, and putting our hands up a frog, yes, it's The Muppet Christmas Carol! Joining me to get into the SPIRIT, is comedy writer, and Muppet super-fan, Sarah Morgan, and top actor, voice over champion, and STAR OF THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL - STEVEN MACKINTOSH! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 21, 20181 hr 11 min

The Eagle Has Landed

This week we will be heading to STUDLEY, for a trip in the country to take in the sights, enjoy the sounds, AND KIDNAP VINSTON CHURCHILL. YES, it’s The Eagle Has Landed. Joining me to brush up on his OIRISH, and indeed Jenny Agutter, is comedy writer Mark Evans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 14, 20181 hr 49 min

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

This week we will caught between a Rock and a hard place, looking for an old man, and fighting cartoon monsters. Yes - it’s Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. Joining me to climb aboard a bee is comedian Rosie Holt, who can be found on Twitter as @RosieisaHolt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 07, 20181 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 11
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