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Smersh Pod

John Rainplay.acast.com

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 FOURTH PROTOCOL (PART ONE) with Alistair Petrie and Anthony Phillipson

This week we'll be wrapping up warm, and dipping a toe into the cold war, in order to find a bad Russian b*stard who's building a bomb. Yes, it's The Fourth Protocol. Joining me to catch a train like a bad-ass, are actor Alistair Petrie, and director Anthony Phillipson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 18, 202047 min

FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE (PART TWO) with Neil Forsyth

This week we'll be heading to Istanbul to sleep with as many women as possible on behalf of Queen and country, while also retrieving a lector and foiling SPECTRE. Yes, it's From Russia With Love. Joining me to sit and watch two half-naked women wrestle, is writer supreme Neil Forsyth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 202024 min

FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE (PART ONE) with Neil Forsyth

This week we'll be heading to Istanbul to sleep with as many women as possible on behalf of Queen and country, while also retrieving a lector and foiling SPECTRE. Yes, it's From Russia With Love. Joining me to sit and watch two half-naked women wrestle, is writer supreme Neil Forsyth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 11, 202040 min

CURSE OF THE PINK PANTHER (PART TWO) with Michael Spicer

This week we'll be using a computer to hunt for the world's greatest detective, utilising the world's worst EVERYTHING. Yes, it's Curse of the Pink Panther. Joining me to fall over a lot, look confused and feel awkward, live from his Room Next Door, is Michael Spicer. Buy his book now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 05, 202041 min

CURSE OF THE PINK PANTHER (PART ONE) with Michael Spicer

This week we'll be using a computer to hunt for the world's greatest detective, utilising the world's worst EVERYTHING. Yes, it's Curse of the Pink Panther. Joining me to fall over a lot, look confused and feel awkward, live from his Room Next Door, is Michael Spicer. Buy his book now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 04, 202039 min

DR. NO (PART TWO) with Mark O'Connell

This week we'll be heading to Jamaica (of our own accord), to battle spiders, fight dragons, and try and stop a man who DOES take No for an answer. Joining me to crush golden statues to prove our virility and strength, is writer, author & Bond fan, Mark O'Connell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 202052 min

DR. NO (PART ONE) with Mark O'Connell

This week we'll be heading to Jamaica (of our own accord), to battle spiders, fight dragons, and try and stop a man who DOES take No for an answer. Joining me to crush golden statues to prove our virility and strength, is writer, author & Bond fan, Mark O'Connell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 202045 min

THE ROCK (PART TWO) with Séamas O'Reilly

This week we'll be attempting the impossible: to enjoy a Michael Bay film, and escape from THE ROCK Joining me to whine about doing his best is writer and chemical super-freak, Séamas O'Reilly. (recorded not long into lockdown, so sound quality isn't as great as I was still getting used to gear!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20, 202042 min

THE ROCK (PART ONE) with Séamas O'Reilly

This week we'll be attempting the impossible: to enjoy a Michael Bay film, and escape from THE ROCK Joining me to whine about doing his best is writer and chemical super-freak, Séamas O'Reilly. (recorded not long into lockdown, so sound quality isn't as great as I was still getting used to gear!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 19, 202052 min

SPECTRE (PART TWO) with David K. Barnes

This week we FINALLY get the answers to the questions no one actually asked. Just who is behind the scenes pulling all the strings? What connects the Craig-a-verse? Can you phone in an entire film, and how did that song win an Oscar. Yes, it’s Spectre! Joining me to inject some smart blood is writer for stage, screen, and audio - and Creator of sitcom Wooden Overcoats, David K. Barnes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 13, 20201 hr 7 min

SPECTRE (PART ONE) with David K. Barnes

This week we FINALLY get the answers to the questions no one actually asked. Just who is behind the scenes pulling all the strings? What connects the Craig-a-verse? Can you phone in an entire film, and how did that song win an Oscar. Yes, it’s Spectre! Joining me to inject some smart blood is writer for stage, screen, and audio - and Creator of sitcom Wooden Overcoats, David K. Barnes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 12, 202055 min

THE AVENGERS (PART TWO) with Dan Thomas

This week we'll be chatting about the weather, picnicking with teddy bears, serving tea and macaroons on a London bus, and having a slice of massive turkey. Yes, it's The Avengers. And joining me to take ten inches overnight, is comedian and Welsh man Dan Thomas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 06, 202055 min

THE AVENGERS (PART ONE) with Dan Thomas

This week we'll be chatting about the weather, picnicking with teddy bears, serving tea and macaroons on a London bus, and having a slice of massive turkey. Yes, it's The Avengers. And joining me to take ten inches overnight, is comedian and Welsh man Dan Thomas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 05, 202045 min

MOONRAKER (PART TWO) with Sanjeev Kohli

This week we head to space with the tedious inevitability of an unloved season. Joining me for a cucumber sandwich, is comedian, actor and writer Sanjeev Kohli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 202049 min

MOONRAKER (PART ONE) with Sanjeev Kohli

This week we head to space with the tedious inevitability of an unloved season. Joining me for a cucumber sandwich, is comedian, actor and writer Sanjeev Kohli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 202057 min

THE UNTOUCHABLES (PART TWO) with Chris Hewitt

This week we journey to 1930s Chicago to get Al Capone, while all time trying not to drink, sound too Irish, or be touched - Yes! It's The Untouchables. Joining me is writer and owner of the best Sean Connery anecdote in the world; Chris Hewitt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 22, 202055 min

THE UNTOUCHABLES (PART ONE) with Chris Hewitt

This week we journey to 1930s Chicago to get Al Capone, while all time trying not to drink, sound too Irish, or be touched - Yes! It's The Untouchables. Joining me is writer and owner of the best Sean Connery anecdote in the world; Chris Hewitt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 21, 202051 min

SKYFALL (PART TWO) with Tom Neenan

This week we'll be trying to think on our sins, think about retirement planning, contemplate backing up our hard drives, and think about leaving our M at home. Yes, it's SKYFALL. Joining me to eat some rats in a barrel is comedian and writer Tom Neenan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 202058 min

SKYFALL (PART ONE) with Tom Neenan

This week we'll be trying to think on our sins, think about retirement planning, contemplate backing up our hard drives, and think about leaving our M at home. Yes, it's SKYFALL. Joining me to eat some rats in a barrel is comedian and writer Tom Neenan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 14, 202049 min

MAMMA MIA! (PART TWO) with Sarah Morgan

This week we'll be heading to the island, for a wedding and many, many funerals. Joining me to put some songs in a smiling headlock is comedy writer Sarah Morgan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 08, 202037 min

MAMMA MIA! (PART ONE) with Sarah Morgan

This week we'll be heading to the island, for a wedding and many, many funerals. Joining me to put some songs in a smiling headlock is comedy writer Sarah Morgan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 07, 202033 min

LIVE AND LET DIE (PART TWO) with JIM HOWICK

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 for a bourbon in the corner booth or the Fillet of Soul, is actor and writer Jim Howick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 01, 20201 hr 16 min

LIVE AND LET DIE (PART ONE) with JIM HOWICK

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 for a bourbon in the corner booth or the Fillet of Soul, is actor and writer Jim Howick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 202056 min

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS (part two) with Tom Crowley

This week we'll be travelling to a galaxy far, far away to look for a lost map, a lost droid, and try and understand why, ultimately, we actually bothered. YES - it's STAR WARS EPISODE 7: THE FORCE AWAKENS And joining me to anger Reddit, is comedy writer, actor, and host of the excellent "Crowley Time", Tom Crowley! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 25, 20201 hr 8 min

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS (part one) with Tom Crowley

This week we'll be travelling to a galaxy far, far away to look for a lost map, a lost droid, and try and understand why, ultimately, we actually bothered. YES - it's STAR WARS EPISODE 7: THE FORCE AWAKENS And joining me to anger Reddit, is comedy writer, actor, and host of the wonderful "Crowley Time", Tom Crowley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 202048 min

THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN (part two) with Mark Gatiss

This week we'll be stocking up on Nick-Nacks, while supping Phoo-Yuck as we travel to the Far East with a bullet, to try and find just who is making an extra tit out of themselves for a million dollars a hit. Joining me tin virtual isolation to speak now, or forever hold his piece, it's only bloody Mark Gatiss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 202051 min

THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN (part one) with Mark Gatiss

This week we'll be stocking up on Nick-Nacks, while supping Phoo-Yuck as we travel to the Far East with a bullet, to try and find just who is making an extra tit out of themselves for a million dollars a hit. Joining me tin virtual isolation to speak now, or forever hold his piece, it's only bloody Mark Gatiss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 17, 202035 min

THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING (Part two) with Rufus Wright and Alistair Petrie

This week we be travelling to Kafiristan, to see the sights, the polo, the sounds and maybe even take the whole place over. Yes, it’s The Man Who Would Be King. Joining me to perform Masonic rituals, are actors Rufus Wright and Alistair Petrie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 202030 min

THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING (Part one) with Rufus Wright and Alistair Petrie

This week we be travelling to Kafiristan, to see the sights, the polo, the sounds and maybe even take the whole place over. Yes, it’s The Man Who Would Be King. Joining me to perform Masonic rituals, are actors Rufus Wright and Alistair Petrie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 10, 202042 min

THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS (Part two) 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 04, 202048 min
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