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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 01, 2023•48 min•Season 5Ep. 13
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 PRINCE OF THE UNIVERSE, though there can be only one, is John Sánchez Villa-Lobos Ramírez Thomson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 11
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 PRINCE OF THE UNIVERSE, though there can be only one, is John Sánchez Villa-Lobos Ramírez Thomson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 25, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 10
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 show us his Janus, is Dan Thomas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 9
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 show us his Janus, is Dan Thomas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 28, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 8
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 - It’s Star Wars: Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. Joining me to SITH through the damage, is Jedi master, who is here today, QUI GON tomorrow - Tom Crowley. Special thanks to Andy Secombe for the Watto-lot-of-memories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 22, 2023•1 hr 8 min
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 - It’s Star Wars: Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. Joining me to SITH through the damage, is Jedi master, who is here today, QUI GON tomorrow - Tom Crowley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 21, 2023•1 hr 2 min
This week we’ll be entering ourselves in to a trophy in order to bring a watching bald man to fruition. Yes. It’s Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Joining me to have a look at our eggs in the bath are THE SNAKE BOYS, Tom Neenan and Tom Crowley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 14, 2023•1 hr 36 min
This week we’ll be seeing the light, making sure we have Johnny Cash for sexy parties, and deploying our white shoots in order to establish our innocence. Yes. It’s SWAN SONG. Joining me to stash things in our logs, is comedian Steve Hall. End theme by @noiselund Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 07, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 7
This week we’ll be looking at just what happens to someone when they’re found safe and not sound, and just what happens when Columbo meets his MATCH. Yes, it’s TRY AND CATCH ME. Joining me to tip toe through the flower bed is comedian Suzy Bennett. We had some sound problems that cannot be helped, but please enjoy nevertheless! End song by the wonderful @noiselund (as well as technical audio help - thank you!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 23, 2023•45 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Welcome to a Star Trek side-special, as much like Peter Gabriel before us, we realise that Genesis is falling apart, and decide we need to leave before a balding man can weaponise it - yes, it’s Star Trek III - The Search for Spock. Joining me to check for Spock in the last place we looked is Paul Litchfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 9 min
The best of Smersh Pod 2020-2021. This is a special episode, a bit like when a TV show hasn’t got enough material for a full season, where we’re looking back at some of the highlights of shows gone by. This time we’re going from the start of our season 4 back in September 2020 up to the end of 2021. The difficult lockdown period, if you will. Hope you enjoy. Many thanks to Tim Colman and Gray for doing the legwork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 22, 2023•51 min
This week we’ll be watching someone malevolent who is doing everything in their power to ensure that first time writers don’t get an opportunity No, we’re not talking about Radio 4 comedy commissioners, but FIELDING CHASE, and his Butterfly in Shades of Grey. Joining me to try and spot the moustache, is Dan Thomas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 5
This week we’ll be getting them out, and trying not to get too flushed. Yes, it’s Carry on at Your Convenience. And joining me to go ahead and make my BIDET, are Dan Thomas and Paul Litchfield! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 10 min
This week we’ll be spinning some discs, and ending some lives at the brain trust house. Yes, it’s The Bye-Bye Sky High IQ Murder Case. Joining me to put his umbrella up a chimney is Paul Litchfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 06, 2023•58 min•Season 5Ep. 4
This week we’ll be watching someone at the embassy spoil the ambassadors with more than just Ferrero Rocher. Yes, it’s Carry on Emmanuelle. And joining me to get under the table and make some old men c*m, are Dan Thomas and Paul Litchfield Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 21 min
This week we’ll be performing some sleight of hand magic before your very eyes, in order to hide the location of a camp Nazi magician. Joining me to wear his new coat is Paul Gannon. End theme by @noiselund Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 5Ep. 3
This week we’ll be treading grapes with a ruthless snob, who’ll stop at nothing to ensure that he’s the only man who can like wine. Yes, it's Any Old Port in a Storm. Joining me to sip on a glass of liquid filth, is Tom Crowley. End music by @Noiselund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Welcome to Columpod - my wife's kid brother's favourite podcast about LA's greatest detective. This week we’ll be dipping a toe into a very un-sportsman-like murder, where the victim is truly put on ice. Yes. It’s S2. Ep3. - The Most Crucial Game. Joining me for a Ding-a-ling is Dan Thomas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 1
I'm joined by Paul Gannon to talk about one of our favourite films that sadly no one cares about anymore. It gets quite rude. Paul has his own brilliant podcast called CheapShow, that we forgot to mention, but go listen here Have a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. Lots of love, John xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 23, 2022•1 hr 52 min
Merry ChristSMERSH! Join Tom Neenan, Tom Crowley, and John Rain as they go back to Victorian London and know you better! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 37 min
This week we’ll be heading to Argo City to have a drink or two with Peter o Toole, and to find out if Superman’s cousin can save the day while he’s out. Yes, it’s Supergirl Joining me to be bathed in soft focus and lighting, is Johnny Candon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 3 min
This week we’ll be heading to Argo City to have a drink or two with Peter o Toole, and to find out if Superman’s cousin can save the day while he’s out. Yes, it’s Supergirl Joining me to be bathed in soft focus and lighting, is Johnny Candon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 2 min
This week we’ll be heading back to a galaxy far, far away to try and undo everything someone else did in the worst possible way. Yes it’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. And somehow, Tom Crowley has returned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 15 min
This week we’ll be heading back to a galaxy far, far away to try and undo everything someone else did in the worst possible way. Yes it’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. And somehow, Tom Crowley has returned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Dan joins me for a chat about how much we enjoyed Tom Cruise flying about in planes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 21 min
This week we’ll be venturing into the past; a world of cavemen, brave women, floppy dinosaurs, and as much dubbing than you can throw a rubber axe at . Yes, it’s Yor, the Hunter from the Future. Joining me to get don thatched boots and ill fitting wigs is comedian, actor, impressionist and singer Terry Mynott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 12 min
John is joined by Tom Crowley and Paul Litchfield, to beware the moon, and avoid the famous balloon thief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 12 min
This week we’ll be jumping back in time to find out just who has the black dog, while bewaring the moon, and trying not to get sucked off by lads in capes. Yes, it’s Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Joining me to catch the Knight Bus, which has sadly become a rail replacement service, are the genuine snake boys: Tom Crowley and Tom Neenan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 10 min
This week we’ll be jumping back in time to find out just who has the black dog, while bewaring the moon, and trying not to get sucked off by lads in capes. Yes, it’s Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Joining me to catch the Knight Bus, which has sadly become a rail replacement service, are the genuine snake boys: Tom Crowley and Tom Neenan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 31, 2022•57 min