John Rain

Smersh Pod

Comedy EN ↓ 405 episodes

The award nominated film podcast that does a bit of everything. One of Esquire's 38 Best Comedy Podcasts Around. Hosted by John Rain.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author

John Rain

Category

Comedy

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Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS (part two) with Tom Crowley 25.05.2020

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.

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS (part one) with Tom Crowley 24.05.2020

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.

THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN (part two) with Mark Gatiss 18.05.2020

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.

THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN (part one) with Mark Gatiss 17.05.2020

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.

THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING (Part two) with Rufus Wright and Alistair Petrie 11.05.2020

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.

THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING (Part one) with Rufus Wright and Alistair Petrie 10.05.2020

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.

THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS (Part two) with Samira Ahmed 04.05.2020

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.

THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS (Part one) with Samira Ahmed 03.05.2020

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.

ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE (PART TWO) with Rosie Holt 27.04.2020

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 info...

ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE (PART ONE) with Rosie Holt 26.04.2020

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 info...

OCTOPUSSY (PART TWO) with Dan Tetsell 20.04.2020

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.

OCTOPUSSY (PART ONE) with Dan Tetsell 19.04.2020

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.

Goldfinger (Part Two) with Rufus Wright and Alistair Petrie 13.04.2020

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.        &nb...

Goldfinger (Part One) with Rufus Wright and Alistair Petrie. 12.04.2020

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 in...

A View to a Kill (Part Two) with Dan Thomas 06.04.2020

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.

A View to a Kill (Part One) with Dan Thomas. 05.04.2020

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.

For Your Eyes Only (PART TWO) with Paul Litchfield 23.03.2020

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.

For Your Eyes Only (PART ONE) with Paul Litchfield 22.03.2020

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.

Cannonball Run 2 with Paul Litchfield 23.08.2019

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.

American Ninja with Robert Thorogood 16.08.2019

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&nbs...

Death Wish 3 with Steve Hall 09.08.2019

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.

Lethal Weapon with Samira Ahmed 02.08.2019

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 informa...

Biggles: Adventures In Time with Dan Thomas 26.07.2019

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  Hoste...

Aliens with Neil Forsyth 19.07.2019

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.

Top Gun with Rufus Wright 12.07.2019

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.

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