
The film podcast that does a bit of everything. Hosted by John Rain.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 379 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmComedy | |||

Welcome to another Star Trek Special!
This week we’ll be journeying back in time to look for a particularly warped individual, and find out just who has the most skin in the game when it comes to blending in.
Yes, it’s Star Trek: First Contact
Jo... more
This week we’ll be jumping back in time to find out just who has the black dog, while bewaring the moon, and trying not to get sucked off by lads in capes.
Yes, it’s Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Joining me to catch the Knight Bus, wh... more
This week we’ll be returning to a galaxy far, far away to eat a small bird, commit mutiny, refuse to help the galaxy, and follow a space ship very slowly - yes, it’s The Last Jedi
Joining me to race weird space horses is actor and host of Crowley T... more
Smersh Pod LIVE from The Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival way back in October of 2025.
We’ll be travelling back to the exciting days of 1982 and uploading ourselves into a ‘computer’ to indulge in a spot of cycling, a bit of frisbee, and a whole lot... more
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Tom Neenan, Tom Crowley, and especially, especially Paul Litchfield are podcast cancer. And they might be contagious... Stay away!
Screaming is not enough to be funny.
I love Bond & all things British, so this podcast is right up my alley. John is extremely knowledgeable about 007, he’s absolutely hysterical with his dry (& occasionally tasteless) wit, and the guests are a lotta fun. A total blast!
Great podcast, who chooses the films????
Always superb listening
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This film-focused podcast engages listeners with a blend of humor and insightful commentary on various movies, from beloved classics to cult hits. Frequent discussions revolve around themes present in popular films, often reflecting on cultural significance and personal anecdotes related to the viewed movies. The lively and sometimes irreverent style fosters a bantering atmosphere that brings a sense of being among friends discussing films over drinks, which is a uniquely inviting aspect for audiences seeking both entertainment and critical engagement with cinema.
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Smersh Pod launched 9 years ago and published 379 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Smersh Pod include:
1. Tom Crowley
2. Tom Neenan
3. Ryland Tews
4. David Hoare
5. Dr. Dean Burnett
6. Jim Howick
7. Kate McCabe
8. Toby Hadoke
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