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 Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. And joining me to watch a beloved guardian go all stiff before their very eyes, are THE SNAKE BOYS, Tom Neenan and Tom Crowley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 23, 2024•56 min•Season 6Ep. 3
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 Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. And joining me to watch a beloved guardian go all stiff before their very eyes, are THE SNAKE BOYS, Tom Neenan and Tom Crowley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 2
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 a 57 year old man who is having real trouble coming. Yes, it’s Carry On Henry, and joining me to TUDOR fat, is Dan Thomas and Paul Litchfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 6Ep. 1
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 ever had, we’ve even used a pair of plastic tongs and a ‘SHARE’ cup. This time round we’re setting our sights on 2022. Over the next 45 minutes you’ll hear from a Welshman impersonating a Scotsman pretending to be a Russian, tales of a watery grave for a Jedi master, and the ret...
Dec 25, 2023•47 min•Season 5Ep. 39
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 Dan Thomas. Support Dan's short film here: Sister Anna - A Short Film 1817: Anna flees her wealthy brother and seeks refuge in a Moravian Settlement, the home of Erich, who she has been seeing in secret. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rand...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Season 5Ep. 38
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, helping the homeless, and leading on old men. Yes, it’s Home Alone 2: Lost in New York And joining me to Cool Jerk in your ears, is my fellow sticky bandit, Paul Litchfield! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 17, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 37
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 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.
Nov 27, 2023•2 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 36
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 the Clones. Joining me to hate sand and everything it stands for, is Tom Crowley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 35
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 the Clones. Joining me to hate sand and everything it stands for, is Tom Crowley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 34
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 our lives from RAWHEAD REX. Joining John to potentially get wee'd on, is Irishman (and therefore possible witness to the carnage), journalist and co-host of excellent The Reducer (@TheReducerPod) podcast, Seamus O' Reilly, who can be found on Twitter as @shockproofbeats. Hoste...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 5Ep. 33
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 curdling screams of villainous overacting. Yes, it’s Robin Hood Prince of Thieves Joining me to drink a pint of English courage, is Dan Tetsell, Prince of Actors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 16, 2023•58 min•Season 5Ep. 32
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 curdling screams of villainous overacting. Yes, it’s Robin Hood Prince of Thieves Joining me to drink a pint of English courage, is Dan Tetsell, Prince of Actors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 15, 2023•57 min•Season 5Ep. 31
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 01, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 5Ep. 30
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 18, 2023•52 min•Season 5Ep. 29
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 17, 2023•49 min•Season 5Ep. 28
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 Evans, writer, performer, Twitter abstainer and all round ffine ffellow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 03, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 27
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, is Johnny Candon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 28, 2023•51 min•Season 5Ep. 26
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, is Johnny Candon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 25
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 20, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 5Ep. 24
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 13, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 5Ep. 23
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 as my hairy co-pilot is Paul Litchfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 5Ep. 22
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 on you, is Paul Litchfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 06, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 21
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 dolefully at a stiff in the rain, is Dan Thomas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 30, 2023•55 min•Season 5Ep. 20
I caught up with D&D super-fan Paul Litchfield to chat about the new D&D film, and other things in general. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 27, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 19
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 on the Monday Night Movie Club over on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 5Ep. 18
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 will be able to sit at flat angle. Yes, it’s Blackbird. Joining me to say Flatley my dear, we don’t river dance is Sarah Morgan and Seamas O'Reilly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 24, 2023•55 min•Season 5Ep. 17
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 will be able to sit at flat angle. Yes, it’s Blackbird. Joining me to say Flatley my dear, we don’t river dance is Sarah Morgan and Séamas O'Reilly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 23, 2023•41 min•Season 5Ep. 16
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 11, 2023•39 min•Season 5Ep. 15
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 pay a pound, even though they should have paid the booking fee, is Dan Thomas and Paul Litchfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 09, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 14
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 League of Extraordinary Gentlemen And joining me to put together the worst group of people Since the Broadmoor battle of the bands contest, is Ed Byrne! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 02, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 12
