John Rain

Smersh Pod

Comedy EN ↓ 435 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.

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Author

John Rain

Category

Comedy

Podcast website

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Latest episode

Nov 2, 2026

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Episodes

SHERLOCK HOLMES IN NEW YORK (PART TWO) with Stephen Graham 05.01.2021

This week we'll be donning deer stalkers, and heading to New York in 1901 to solve the crime of the century(s). Joining me to crack Moriarty's code is historian, and host of the excellent Faces of Fascism podcast, Stephen Graham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SHERLOCK HOLMES IN NEW YORK (PART ONE) with Stephen Graham 04.01.2021

This week we'll be donning deer stalkers, and heading to New York in 1901 to solve the crime of the century(s). Joining me to crack Moriarty's code is historian, and host of the excellent Faces of Fascism podcast, Stephen Graham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OUTLAND (PART TWO) with Mitch Benn 29.12.2020

This week we’ll be in deep space to stop a space drug ring, play some space golf, and confirm that while no one can hear you scream, they can certainly see your head exploding. Yes, it’s Outland.  And joining me in the squash court that we have booked for high noon, is comedian, writer, musician and podcaster, Mitch Benn. *Recorded long before the death of Sean Connery. Hosted on Acast. See a...

OUTLAND (PART ONE) with Mitch Benn 28.12.2020

This week we'll be in deep space to stop a space drug ring, play some space golf, and confirm that while no one can hear you scream, they can certainly see your head exploding. Yes, it's Outland. And joining me in the squash court that we have booked for high noon, is comedian, writer, musician and podcaster, Mitch Benn. (recorded long before the death of Sean Connery) Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

LICENCE TO KILL (PART TWO) with Steve Hall 27.10.2020

This week we'll be heading on down Isthmus with revenge on our minds, and the villain, much like the victim, won't have a leg to stand on. Yes, it's Licence to Kill. And joining me to throw wet pasta at armed guards, is comedian Steve Hall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LICENCE TO KILL (PART ONE) with Steve Hall 26.10.2020

This week we'll be heading on down Isthmus with revenge on our minds, and the villain, much like the victim, won't have a leg to stand on. Yes, it's Licence to Kill. And joining me to throw wet pasta at armed guards, is comedian Steve Hall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE FOURTH PROTOCOL (PART TWO) with Alistair Petrie and Anthony Phillipson 19.10.2020

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.

THE FOURTH PROTOCOL (PART ONE) with Alistair Petrie and Anthony Phillipson 18.10.2020

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.

FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE (PART TWO) with Neil Forsyth 12.10.2020

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.

FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE (PART ONE) with Neil Forsyth 11.10.2020

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.

CURSE OF THE PINK PANTHER (PART TWO) with Michael Spicer 05.10.2020

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.

CURSE OF THE PINK PANTHER (PART ONE) with Michael Spicer 04.10.2020

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.

DR. NO (PART TWO) with Mark O'Connell 28.09.2020

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.

DR. NO (PART ONE) with Mark O'Connell 27.09.2020

 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.

THE ROCK (PART TWO) with Séamas O'Reilly 20.07.2020

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.

THE ROCK (PART ONE) with Séamas O'Reilly 19.07.2020

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.

SPECTRE (PART TWO) with David K. Barnes 13.07.2020

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. H...

SPECTRE (PART ONE) with David K. Barnes 12.07.2020

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. H...

THE AVENGERS (PART TWO) with Dan Thomas 06.07.2020

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.

THE AVENGERS (PART ONE) with Dan Thomas 05.07.2020

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.

MOONRAKER (PART TWO) with Sanjeev Kohli 29.06.2020

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.

MOONRAKER (PART ONE) with Sanjeev Kohli 28.06.2020

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.

THE UNTOUCHABLES (PART TWO) with Chris Hewitt 22.06.2020

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.

THE UNTOUCHABLES (PART ONE) with Chris Hewitt 21.06.2020

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.

SKYFALL (PART TWO) with Tom Neenan 15.06.2020

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.

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