Smersh Pod
276 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsThe podcast about Bond, film and Columbo, hosted by John Rain.
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NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN (PART ONE) with John Thomson
March 07, 2022 00:05 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBThis week we’ll be taking things a bit easier, recuperating at a health farm, sunning ourselves in exotic places, and asking to be taken seriously as an action star, while somehow looking like a cast member from The Mikado. Yes, it’s Never Say Never Again. Joining me to throw magic urine from elaborate jetpacks, and back by popular demand, is John Thomson! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER (PART TWO) with John Thomson
February 15, 2022 00:05 - 1 hour - 81 MBThis week we try and prove the old adage of what goes on in Vegas, stays in Vegas, as we witness topless women flying out of windows, Moon buggies being chased by fat bikes, frantic car chases on the strip, and a 1971 Sean Connery with his clothes off - yes, it's Diamonds are Forever. Joining me to be Wint to my Kidd, is comedian, actor, and landlord of The Crown, John Thompson. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER (PART ONE) with John Thomson
February 14, 2022 00:05 - 53 minutes - 49 MBThis week we try and prove the old adage of what goes on in Vegas, stays in Vegas, as we witness topless women flying out of windows, Moon buggies being chased by fat bikes, frantic car chases on the strip, and a 1971 Sean Connery with his clothes off - yes, it's Diamonds are Forever. Joining me to be Wint to my Kidd, is comedian, actor, and landlord of The Crown, John Thompson. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE with Sarah Morgan
December 24, 2021 00:05 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBThis week we'll be heading to Bedford Falls in order to stop a man from tossing himself off. Yes, it's It's a Wonderful Life. Joining me to get her wings, is Sarah Morgan. Bubble by Sarah Morgan is out now https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bubble-Jordan-Morris/dp/1250245559 'Wild, adventurous, quick-witted, and current!' -- Ryan North, How to Invent Everything Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BATMAN RETURNS with Dan Thomas
December 23, 2021 12:13 - 1 hour - 109 MBIn a further Christmas special, today we'll be heading to Gotham City in order to find the three levels of comic conventions: A giant, oddly dressed man-baby, a disturbed cosplayer who seems way to into it, or a fat, smelly bloke who sh*ts himself. Yes, it's Batman Returns. Joining me to TAKE CARE OF THE SQUEALING, WRETCHED, PINHEAD PUPPETS OF GOTHAM, is Dan Thomas. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE with Tom Neenan and Tom Crowley
December 17, 2021 01:39 - 2 hours - 117 MBThis week we'll be heading to deepest King's Cross with a large bearded man on a motorbike who tells us that we're thumping good wizards, and capable of squeezing through tight entrances via magic. Yes, it's Harry Potter and the Philisopher's Stone. Joining me to get their wands out and wave them about, is not just one Tom, but two - messers Neenan and Crowley! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
GREMLINS with Paul Gannon
December 16, 2021 13:55 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBIn this special Christmas episode we will be bringing home something cuddly and benign, that is actually truly awful that will ruin Christmas for everyone, and after we've watched Lembit Opik's sex tape, we'll be watching Gremlins! Joining me to cough up a mogwai or two, is Paul Gannon. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE ROCKETEER (PART TWO) with Paul Gannon
November 29, 2021 00:05 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBThis week we'll be heading back to the golden age of Hollywood, in order to give an actor's career a much needed boost, before he gets fired Yes, it's The Rocketeer. Joining me to hold our sticks in our hands, and do this one for Ze Fatherland, is co-host of the wonderful Cheapshow podcast, Paul Gannon. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE ROCKETEER (PART ONE) with Paul Gannon
November 25, 2021 15:26 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBThis week we'll be heading back to the golden age of Hollywood, in order to give an actor's career a much needed boost, before he gets fired Yes, it's The Rocketeer. Joining me to hold our sticks in our hands, and do this one for Ze Fatherland, is co-host of the wonderful Cheapshow podcast, Paul Gannon. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NO TIME TO DIE (PART TWO) with Chris Hewitt
November 18, 2021 00:05 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBThis week we’ll be walking on thin ice, when it comes to spoilers (there will be spoilers), while also driving to a town of secrets and burning paper (a reminder there will be spoilers) Joining me gradually, slowly, while riding an awkward moving jail cell, is writer, podcaster and gentleman, Chris Hewitt. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NO TIME TO DIE (PART TWO) with Chris Hewitt
November 18, 2021 00:05 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBThis week we’ll be walking on thin ice, when it comes to spoilers (there will be spoilers), while also driving to a town of secrets and burning paper (a reminder there will be spoilers) Joining me gradually, slowly, while riding an awkward moving jail cell, is writer, podcaster and gentleman, Chris Hewitt. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NO TIME TO DIE (PART ONE) with Chris Hewitt
November 17, 2021 00:05 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBThis week we’ll be walking on thin ice, when it comes to spoilers (there will be spoilers), while also driving to a town of secrets and burning paper (a reminder there will be spoilers) Joining me gradually, slowly, while riding an awkward moving jail cell, is writer, podcaster and gentleman, Chris Hewitt. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NO TIME TO DIE (PART ONE) with Chris Hewitt
November 17, 2021 00:05 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBThis week we’ll be walking on thin ice, when it comes to spoilers (there will be spoilers), while also driving to a town of secrets and burning paper (a reminder there will be spoilers) Joining me gradually, slowly, while riding an awkward moving jail cell, is writer, podcaster and gentleman, Chris Hewitt. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE LAWNMOWER MAN (PART TWO) with Dean Burnett and Dan Thomas
September 13, 2021 23:05 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBWe return to the future of the human brain, via VR, and armed chimps. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE LAWNMOWER MAN (PART ONE) with Dean Burnett and Dan Thomas
September 12, 2021 23:05 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBThis week we head to the future of virtual reality - if your future looks like an Atari ST. Yes, it's Lawnmower Man. Joining me to arm a chimp are Dr. Dean Burnett and Dan Thomas. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THUNDERBALL (PART TWO) with Joel Morris
July 19, 2021 23:05 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBThis week we'll be heading to Nassau for a spot of underwater swimming (well, more than just a spot to be honest, it's sort of an odyssey), and to get down and boogie at the Disco Volante, in order to save the world from terror. Yes, it's Thunderball. Joining me for a bit of the old 'kiss-kiss-bang-bang' at the health club, is comedy writer Joel Morris. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THUNDERBALL (PART ONE) with Joel Morris
July 18, 2021 23:05 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBThis week we'll be heading to Nassau for a spot of underwater swimming (well, more than just a spot to be honest, it's sort of an odyssey), and to get down and boogie at the Disco Volante, in order to save the world from terror. Yes, it's Thunderball. Joining me for a bit of the old 'kiss-kiss-bang-bang' at the health club, is comedy writer Joel Morris. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HIGHLANDER II: THE QUICKENING (PART TWO) with Dan Thomas
July 05, 2021 23:05 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBThis week we'll be gaslighting an entire generation of Scottish immortals, and telling them they come from Space. Yes, it's Highlander II: The Quickening. Joining me to try not to lose our heads, is Dan Thomas. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HIGHLANDER II: THE QUICKENING (PART ONE) with Dan Thomas
July 04, 2021 23:05 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBThis week we'll be gaslighting an entire generation of Scottish immortals, and telling them they come from Space. Yes, it's Highlander II: The Quickening. Joining me to try not to lose our heads, is Dan Thomas. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TOMORROW NEVER DIES (PART TWO) with Dan Thomas
March 29, 2021 23:05 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBThis week we'll be finding out if fake news, and an invisible boat, can indeed start World War 3. Yes, it's Tomorrow Never Dies. Joining me for a night in Paris, is professional Welshman Dan Thomas. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TOMORROW NEVER DIES (PART ONE) with Dan Thomas
March 28, 2021 23:05 - 1 hour - 58 MBThis week we'll be finding out if fake news, and an invisible boat, can indeed start World War 3. Yes, it's Tomorrow Never Dies. Joining me for a night in Paris, is professional Welshman Dan Thomas. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE (PART TWO) with Charlie Higson
March 02, 2021 00:05 - 1 hour - 60 MBThis week we'll be heading far east to indulge in some oriental escapades in order to try and find out just who has been taking too many capsules. Yes, it's You Only Live Twice. Joining me to fake our own deaths and give Dikko Henderson a wide berth, is actor, comedian, author, and former singer, Charlie Higson. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE (PART ONE) with Charlie Higson
March 01, 2021 00:05 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBThis week we'll be heading far east to indulge in some oriental escapades in order to try and find out just who has been taking too many capsules. Yes, it's You Only Live Twice. Joining me to fake our own deaths and give Dikko Henderson a wide berth, is actor, comedian, author, and former singer, Charlie Higson. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
RISING SUN (PART TWO) with Dan Thomas
February 16, 2021 00:05 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBThis week we'll be heading into the exciting world of international diplomacy, and discover just how you approach an international, diplomatic relation, when you're a bit of a weirdo. Yes! It's Rising Sun! And joining me is my own personal international liaison officer, who is skilled in diplomacy, and will be teaching us just what you should, and shouldn't do, when dealing with a Welsh. Comedy sempai, Dan Thomas. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. ...
RISING SUN (PART ONE) with Dan Thomas
February 15, 2021 00:05 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBThis week we'll be heading into the exciting world of international diplomacy, and discover just how you approach an international, diplomatic relation, when you're a bit of a weirdo. Yes! It's Rising Sun! And joining me is my own personal international liaison officer, who is skilled in diplomacy, and will be teaching us just what you should, and shouldn't do, when dealing with a Welsh; Comedy sempai, Dan Thomas. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. S...
MRS DOUBTFIRE (PART TWO) with Paul Litchfield (EPISODE 150!)
February 09, 2021 00:05 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this, the 150th EPISODE OF SMERSH POD, we'll be behaving like a weird, creepy sociopath, but with a heart of gold. Joining me to find out just where in England, Scotland actually is, is actor and comedian Paul Litchfield. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
MRS. DOUBTFIRE (PART ONE) with Paul Litchfield
February 08, 2021 00:05 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBThis week we'll be behaving like a weird, creepy sociopath, but with a heart of gold. Joining me to find out just where in England, Scotland actually is, is actor and comedian Paul Litchfield. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE BEAUTICIAN AND THE BEAST (PART TWO) with Tilly Steele
February 02, 2021 00:05 - 34 minutes - 32 MBThis week we'll be heading to Slovetzia, to try and impress the President, who is a beast. Joining me to make it up as we go along, is actor Tilly Steele. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE BEAUTICIAN AND THE BEAST (PART ONE) with Tilly Steele
February 01, 2021 00:05 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBThis week we'll be heading to Slovetzia, to try and impress the President, who is a beast. Joining me to make it up as we go along, is actor Tilly Steele. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
MAMMA MIA: HERE WE GO AGAIN (PART TWO) with Sarah Morgan
January 26, 2021 00:05 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBHere we go again! This week we'll be heading to Greece to travel in time and space. Joining me is comedy writer, and dancing queen, Sarah Morgan. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
MAMMA MIA: HERE WE GO AGAIN (PART ONE) with Sarah Morgan
January 25, 2021 00:05 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBHere we go again! This week we'll be heading to Greece to travel in time and space. Joining me is comedy writer, and dancing queen, Sarah Morgan. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE SPY WHO LOVED ME (PART TWO) - With Paul Litchfield
January 19, 2021 00:05 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBThis week: One of our submarines in missing, and we're working together with a XXX agent to find out exactly who stole all the seamen. Yes, it's THE SPY WHO LOVED ME. And joining me to get our teeth into the mystery, is comedian, actor and medium, Paul Litchfield. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE SPY WHO LOVED ME (PART ONE) with Paul Litchfield
January 18, 2021 00:05 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBThis week: One of our submarines in missing, and we're working together with a XXX agent to find out exactly who stole all the seamen. Yes, it's THE SPY WHO LOVED ME. And joining me to get our teeth into the mystery, is comedian, actor and medium, Paul Litchfield. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE PRESIDIO (PART TWO) with Dan Thomas
January 12, 2021 00:05 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBThis week we'll be hitting the mean streets of San Francisco to possibly solve a murder with our right thumb, while also dealing with personal baggage. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE PRESIDIO (PART ONE) with Dan Thomas
January 11, 2021 00:05 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBThis week we'll be hitting the mean streets of San Francisco to possibly solve a murder with our right thumb, while also dealing with personal baggage. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SHERLOCK HOLMES IN NEW YORK (PART TWO) with Stephen Graham
January 05, 2021 00:05 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBThis 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. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SHERLOCK HOLMES IN NEW YORK (PART ONE) with Stephen Graham
January 04, 2021 00:05 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBThis 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. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
OUTLAND (PART TWO) with Mitch Benn
December 29, 2020 00:05 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThis 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. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
OUTLAND (PART ONE) with Mitch Benn
December 28, 2020 00:05 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBThis 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) Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
LICENCE TO KILL (PART TWO) with Steve Hall
October 27, 2020 00:05 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBThis 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. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
LICENCE TO KILL (PART ONE) with Steve Hall
October 26, 2020 00:05 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBThis 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. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE FOURTH PROTOCOL (PART TWO) with Alistair Petrie and Anthony Phillipson
October 19, 2020 23:04 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBThis 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. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE FOURTH PROTOCOL (PART ONE) with Alistair Petrie and Anthony Phillipson
October 18, 2020 23:05 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBThis 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. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE (PART TWO) with Neil Forsyth
October 12, 2020 23:05 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBThis 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. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE (PART ONE) with Neil Forsyth
October 11, 2020 23:05 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBThis 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. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
CURSE OF THE PINK PANTHER (PART TWO) with Michael Spicer
October 05, 2020 23:05 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBThis 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! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
CURSE OF THE PINK PANTHER (PART ONE) with Michael Spicer
October 04, 2020 23:05 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBThis 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! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DR. NO (PART TWO) with Mark O'Connell
September 28, 2020 23:05 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBThis 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. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DR. NO (PART ONE) with Mark O'Connell
September 27, 2020 23:05 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBThis 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. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE ROCK (PART TWO) with Séamas O'Reilly
July 20, 2020 23:05 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBThis 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!) Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.