John Rain

Smersh Pod

Comedy EN ↓ 421 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

Oct 11, 2026

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Episodes

ROCKY IV with Paul Whitelaw 24.08.2025

This week we’ll be punching through the Iron Curtain and giving Christmas a black eye, as we seek to avenge a loved one, and prove to the world that a small man can hit a big one.  Yes, it’s Rocky IV And joining me to look for appropriate birthday presents for Paulie, is Paul Whitelaw.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN with Karl Coppack 17.08.2025

This week we’ll be checking in to the Watergate Hotel to find out just who is wandering the halls with torches, microphones and tape recorders, and looking into what happened in the far distant past when the President of the United States was corrupt and mad.  Yes, it’s All the President's Men Joining me to get half way through and realise we’ve watched the wrong Deep Throat, is Karl Coppack....

THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT with David Hoare 10.08.2025

Welcome to another FAST SPECIAL. This week we’ll be heading to the far east in order to get back onto the straight and narrow, but drifting into trouble anyway. Yes, it’s The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift! And joining me to get a Han job, is CAR BOY David Hoare Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CARRY ON GIRLS with Dan Thomas and Paul Litchfield 03.08.2025

This week we’ll be looking deep into the eye of the beholder and pondering just what it’s like to be objectified for the male gaze, while also posing for tasteful nudes while an aged Admiral crouches behind us.   Yes it’s Carry on Girls And joining me are two men just itching to give in to excessive pier pressure, Dan Thomas and Paul Litchfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

ROCKY III with Paul Whitelaw 27.07.2025

This week we’ll be mourning father figures, facing our fears and climbing back in the ring like there’s no tomorrow.  Yes, it’s Rocky III And joining me to cuddle in the sea and show us he has the eye of the tiger, is Paul Whitelaw.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CLUB CLASSICS: SUBURBAN COMMANDO with Dean Burnett and Dan Thomas 24.07.2025

One from 2023 and the Monday Night Movie Club archives. Dan takes Dean and John to the suburbs to meet Shep Ramsey, and save the world.  RIP Hulk Hogan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HELLBOY II: THE GOLDEN ARMY with Ryland Tews 20.07.2025

This week we’ll be away with the fairies as we deal with death, punch some muppets, and try and stop a member of Bros from ending the world. Yes, it’s Hellboy II: The Golden Army Joining me to ensure everything runs like clockwork, is Ryland Tews Check out Hundreds of Beavers here: www.hundredsofbeavers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH with David Hoare 18.07.2025

Welcome to another Jurassic Special! This week we’ll be heading to the Island where all the mistakes are kept. There’s big ones, small ones, ones that look like rocks, tough ones, sissy ones; even ones with chicken pox! Yes it’s Jurassic World: Rebirth! Joining me to avoid getting some big D, is the Lizard Lad himself, David Hoare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SMERSH ON SCREEN: SUPERMAN (2025) 17.07.2025

Johnny Candon glides in to have a small chat about the latest Superman adventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 FAST 2 FURIOUS with David Hoare 13.07.2025

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.

THE KARATE KID with Steve Hall 06.07.2025

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.

JURASSIC PARK with Tom Neenan and Tom Crowley 01.07.2025

Welcome to a podcast 65 million years in the making! This week we’ll be heading to an island in Costa Rica to find out if life really does find a way, and what exactly maths have got to do with endorsing a theme park. Yes, it’s Jurassic Park And joining me are two men that you will always find in the kitchen at dinosaur parks, Tom Neenan and Tom Crowley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

CARRY ON DICK with Dan Thomas and Paul Litchfield 29.06.2025

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.

HUDSON HAWK with Paul Gannon 22.06.2025

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.

CROCODILE DUNDEE with Paul Litchfield 15.06.2025

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.

SMERSH ON SCREEN: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: THE FINAL RECKONING 10.06.2025

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.

ALIEN3 with Dr. Dean Burnett and Dan Thomas 08.06.2025

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.

JAWS 2 with Jim Howick 01.06.2025

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 mor...

TANGO AND CASH with Kate McCabe 25.05.2025

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.

THE QUATERMASS XPERIMENT with Toby Hadoke 18.05.2025

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.

ROCKY II with Paul Whitelaw 11.05.2025

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.

THE MAN WHO HAUNTED HIMSELF with John Thomson 04.05.2025

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.

THE CLONE WARS with Tom Crowley 27.04.2025

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.

FROM HELL with Karl Coppack 20.04.2025

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...

CASINO ROYALE with Dan Thomas 13.04.2025

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.

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