SMERSH ON SCREEN: SUPERMAN (2025)
Johnny Candon glides in to have a small chat about the latest Superman adventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 17, 2025•38 min•Season 7Ep. 35
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2 FAST 2 FURIOUS with David Hoare
This week we’ll be driving very fast bright cars and going deep undercover in the dirty and highly dangerous world of vague crime. Yes, it’s 2 Fast 2 Furious. Joining me to stare and drive while smacking that ass, is CAR BOY David Hoare Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 13, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 7Ep. 34
THE KARATE KID with Steve Hall
This week we’ll be brushing up on our martial arts as we tackle sand kicking bullies, domineering instructors, and spend a bit too much time with a middle-aged man trimming his bush. Yes, it’s The Karate Kid. Joining me is a man never afraid to wax off, it’s Steve Hall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 06, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 7Ep. 33
JURASSIC PARK with Tom Neenan and Tom Crowley
This episode delves into the iconic film Jurassic Park, exploring its innovative use of CGI, its themes of chaos theory, and the ethical dilemmas of corporate ambition. The hosts offer a scene-by-scene analysis, highlighting the film's enduring magic, well-developed characters like John Hammond and Nedry, and how it masterfully combines suspense with a sense of wonder, while also reflecting on Spielberg's directorial choices and the evolution of film effects.
Jul 01, 2025•2 hr 18 min•Season 7Ep. 32
CARRY ON DICK with Dan Thomas and Paul Litchfield
Hello and welcome to another Carry On special. This time live from the October 2024 Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival! Yes, it’s Carry On Dick. And joining me are two men never afraid to c*ck their pistols at the roadside - Paul Litchfield and Dan Thomas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 29, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 7Ep. 31
HUDSON HAWK with Paul Gannon
This week we’ll be joining nun-other than the world’s best cat burglar as he jumps on the Mayflower to Rome in order to turn lead into gold. Yes, it’s Hudson Hawk And joining me to try and find the DaVinci code and attend that hat convention in July, is Paul Gannon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 22, 2025•1 hr 55 min•Season 7Ep. 30
CROCODILE DUNDEE with Paul Litchfield
This week we’ll be heading down under to bring a fish out of water home to America. There’ll be bites, sights, lights and fights, as the greatest Australian export since Rolf Harris, is let loose in the Big Apple. Yes, it’s Crocodile Dundee And joining me to find out just what is a knife, is Paul Litchfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 15, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 7Ep. 29
SMERSH ON SCREEN: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: THE FINAL RECKONING
Award-winning Professional Welshman Dan Thomas joins to talk over our feelings regarding Ethan Hunt's last big job. There will be spoliers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 10, 2025•51 min•Season 7Ep. 28
ALIEN3 with Dr. Dean Burnett and Dan Thomas
This week we’ll be taking a crash course in prison etiquette and meeting a bunch of stuffy old men who learn the hard way that a woman is always right. Yes it’s Alien3. And joining me to find out where you can be heard screaming are Dr. Dean Burnett and Dan Thomas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 08, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 7Ep. 27
JAWS 2 with Jim Howick
This week we’ll be going back to the island and hoping that it’s safe to go back into the water, spoiler alert: It isn’t. There’ll be long hairs, wide flares, and a woman that is so panicked by the sight of a shark that she blows herself up. Yes, it’s Jaws 2. Joining me to open the window after visiting Cable Junction, is Jim Howick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 01, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 7Ep. 26
TANGO AND CASH with Kate McCabe
This week we’ll meeting the best cops in the business; one who loves to waltz in and take all your drugs, and the other who loves a bit of ATM. Yes it’s Tango and Cash! Joining me to get FUBAR BIG TIME is Kate McCabe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 25, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 7Ep. 24
THE QUATERMASS XPERIMENT with Toby Hadoke
This week we’ll be coming down to Earth with a bang, and celebrating by making some jelly, visiting the zoo, and hanging around at Westminster Abbey. Yes, it’s The Quatermass Xperiment Joining me to come face to face with a gin goblin, is Toby Hadoke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 18, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 7Ep. 25
ROCKY II with Paul Whitelaw
This week we’ll be returning to Philadelphia to find out who’s packing meat, who has the hairiest baby, if second time truly is a charm. Yes, it’s Rocky II Joining me to splash it on and make us smeel mainly, is Paul Whitelaw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 11, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 7Ep. 23
THE MAN WHO HAUNTED HIMSELF with John Thomson
This week we’ll be literally leading a double life in the fast lane, while also looking into the taking of Pelham 1 and 2. Yes, it’s The Man Who Haunted Himself And joining me to ask for more Moore, is John Thomson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 04, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Season 7Ep. 22
THE CLONE WARS with Tom Crowley
This week we’ll be searching the galaxy high and low for a missing baby, and finding out just who wants to hit the Hutt. Yes, it’s The Clone Wars Joining me remember that Christopher Lee would do literally anything for money, is Tom Crowley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 27, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Season 7Ep. 20
FROM HELL with Karl Coppack
This week we’ll be heading back the cutthroat streets and alleyways of the the East End of Victorian London and asking the important questions: What if the Queen was involved in a murderous conspiracy? What if one of the Ripper’s victims actually escaped? And what if respected Victorian detective Frederick Abberline was essentially Uri Geller mixed with Pete Doherty. Yes, it’s From Hell And joining me to discover just who will be blamed for everything, is Karl Coppack. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Apr 20, 2025•1 hr 54 min•Season 7Ep. 21
CASINO ROYALE with Dan Thomas
This week we’ll be knowing when to hold them, when to fold them, and when to walk away, as we witness James Bond reborn, regenerated, refurbished and really not very good at knowing when someone is bluffing. Yes it’s Casino Royale. Joining me to bring a gun to a snake and mongoose fight is Dan Thomas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 13, 2025•2 hr 30 min•Season 7Ep. 19
TOMBSTONE with Dan Thomas
This episode offers a deep dive into the 1993 Western film "Tombstone," exploring its chaotic behind-the-scenes production and the surprising leadership role Kurt Russell played. The hosts analyze the film's memorable characters like Doc Holliday and Curly Bill, debate its historical accuracy, and share various entertaining anecdotes, including an infamous "baked potato" story. They conclude with a heartfelt tribute to Val Kilmer's legendary performance.
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 39 min•Season 7Ep. 18
SPIDER-MAN with Tom Burgess
Welcome to a Spider-Man special! This week we’ll be going back to 2002 and dialling up the web to go on the hunt for the best swinger, and find out just who has been leaving sticky white stuff everywhere. Yes, It’s Spider-Man Joining me to mess with one and all of New York, is Tom Burgess. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 06, 2025•2 hr 6 min•Season 7Ep. 17
CLUB CLASSICS: KING SOLOMON'S MINES
To mark the sad passing of Richard Chamberlain, here's one from the vaults of August 2021: Dan, John and Dean have GOT IT! And try and find some treasure with it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 49 min•Season 7Ep. 16
LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS with Tom Neenan and Tom Crowley
This week we’ll be following a small naked man who wants to get a good look at our ring, bringing an old man off in front of his daughter, getting Merry with a massive wood, while also helping hundreds of men get helm’s deep. Yes, it’s The Two Towers. Joining me to show that they couldn’t give a Fangorn forest, is The Snake Boys, Tom Neenan and Tom Crowley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 30, 2025•2 hr 4 min•Season 7Ep. 15
THE ELECTRIC STATE with Dr. Dean Burnett and Dan Thomas
It's 1994, and Mr Peanut signed a treaty of surrender with President Clinton. A recent episode of the Monday Night Movie Club from the Smersh Patreon. Subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/c/SmershPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Season 7Ep. 14
DRACULA HAS RISEN FROM THE GRAVE with Ashley Blaker
This week we’ll be returning to Castle Dracula to get some much needed exorcise. There’ll be a bit of necking, some heavy petting, and a British bake off so sensual that it may cause a few soggy bottoms. Yes, it’s Dracula Has Risen from the Grave. Joining me to see if the baker KNEADS any help, is world class profiterole chef Ashley Blaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 24, 2025•56 min•Season 7Ep. 13
THE MAGIC FLUTE with Madeleine Brettingham
This week we’ll be entering a magical land where love conquers all, lies have no place, and all the men seem to have the horn 24/7. Yes, it’s The Magic Flute And joining me walk through fire while three lads in a balloon admire our Vorsprung durch Technik, is Madeleine Brettingham Go see Dear Martin at the Arcola Theatre while you can: https://www.arcolatheatre.com/whats-on/dear-martin/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 7Ep. 12
JFK with Martin Fitzgerald
This week we’ll be heading down to Dallas to ride the wild rollercoaster of conspiracy. There’ll be thrills, spills, and more twists and turns than a weirdly laid out presidential motorcade. Yes, it’s JFK. Joining me to sit back and to the left on the fence at the grassy knoll, is Martin Fitzgerald. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 54 min•Season 7Ep. 11
TORTURE GARDEN with Anna Savory
This week we’ll be attending the last night of the fair from a seat on a whirling waltzer, as five unsuspecting people walk into the a show they won’t forget and have the devil of a time. Yes, it’s Torture Garden Joining me to find out if we have a cat in hells chance of ever mastering the piano, is Anna Savory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 7Ep. 10
CLUB CLASSICS: LOOSE CANNONS with Dean Burnett and Dan Thomas
In view of the sad passing of Gene Hackman, we went back to the archives to June 2020 and dug out an old episode. This was also the very first episode of The Monday Night Movie Club, and there is big talk of Covid, so sorry about that! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 7Ep. 9
OVERBOARD with Kate McCabe
This week we’ll be gaslighting like there’s no tomorrow, after all as the saying goes, unlucky in love, lucky in finding women with amnesia in a river to seduce against their will. Yes. It’s Overboard! Joining me to plan the ultimate prestige mini golf course, is Kate McCabe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Season 7Ep. 8
ROCKY with Paul Whitelaw
This week we’ll be going the distance as we prove that as well as terrapins and goldfish, you can also find underdogs hanging around in pet shops. We also bear witness to the only boxing match where it helps if you beat your meat before a fight. Yes, it’s Rocky. Joining me to take a pounding in the ring, is Paul Whitelaw. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 7Ep. 7
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS with David Hoare
This week we’ll be putting our pedal to the metal and finding out just who’s been doing the worst hijacking, Dom Toretto’s gang, or the screenwriters. Yes, it’s The Fast and Furious. Joining me to live life a quarter mile at a time, is Car Boy David Hoare with an H. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 44 min•Season 7Ep. 6
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