Hello, and welcome to THE PODSUADERS! - a podcast celebrating the Golden Age of ITC drama. Hosted by the man who speaks seven languages and only uses them to order cocktails – John Rain. And the man born with a silver spoon in his mouth but just licks jam from it – Stephen Graham. We’ll be diving deep into some of the best episodes of Lew Grade’s h…

This week we’ll be carrying out an aggressive takeover of the neighbourhood watch committee as we find out just who’s packed his wife off for the summer. Yes, it’s Rear Window. Joining me to sit back and watch our neighbours while we have a big long stiff one in a cast is Peepin Tom Burgess. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Ho…

This week we’ll be holidaying in not-so-sunny Transylvania, where we’ll take in the sights, the sounds, the bites and the grounds, as we try and find out just who has been necking all the pints, and just who ate all the brides . Yes, it’s Dracula! Joining me ask if I know what he MINA’S is Hammer enthusiast, and I don’t mean a fan of Peter Sutcliff…

This week we’ll be staying a while on Britain’s wackiest ward. Where there’ll be fun, frolics, bollocks and washing off Hattie Jacques while two ambulance men watch. Yes, it’s Carry on Doctor. Joining me are two men who are never afraid to dress up and visit a prone Winkle; Paul Litchfield and Dan Thomas. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s…

A classic from the archive! This 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 T…

This week we’ll be studying the charts of 1982 to if the Goody Two Shoes lads of the Enterprise have the eye of the tiger. We’ll also find out how Genesis are getting on, if Scotty got sick after coming on Eileen, and if we can truly chuck-a-Khan, yes it’s Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Joining me to feel like Nelson Mandela after his divorce in …

One from the archives, and the dark old days of 2020, when I had the pleasure to be joined by two of the suavest gentlemen in the world to chat all about Goldfinger, and what a pleasure it was. 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 th…

TELEKINESIS: A mental force that enables this man to move objects and control events. Science cannot explain the awesome power of the mind. And nothing can control it. Richard Burton has THE MEDUSA TOUCH And it’s no coincidence that joining me to have a nice lie down and try to scare Shaw Taylor is John Thomson! Become a member at https://plus.acas…

This week we’ll be combatting the return of Voldemort by forcefully encouraging the chosen one to throw himself into the arms of a questionable groomer. Yes, it’s Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. Joining me to show us all their dragon balls are the SNAKE BOYS, Tom Neenan and Tom Crowley. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod.…

This week we’ll be duelling scared, battle hardened and positively dripping in intrigue as we examine just who is behind these Star Wars, and just what happens when you move on to practical fighting lessons with the younglings. Yes, it’s Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith And joining me to get out our big quaking lizards, is Tom Crowley Bec…

A classic from the vaults! This week we be donning our deerstalkers, polishing our magnifying glasses, and giving a full treatment of the sleuthing routine - yes, it’s Without a Clue. Joining me to hunt down the dreaded Arty Morty, is comedian Paul Litchfield, and Terry Wogan. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. …

Welcome to another Jurassic Smersh Pod, as we ponder just what would happen if we ignore an utter abomination and let it die a fiery death. We’d all be happier. Yes, it’s Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom. And joining me to try and get blood from a clone, is David Hoare. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.…

A DEEP DIVE dip back to a Monday Night Movie Club from the dark old days of 2021. A personal favourite of the group. It was the end of our first "series" and therefore we were all a bit giddy. To hear more like it sign up for more here https://www.patreon.com/SmershPod Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acas…

Welcome to to the magical, marvellous mystical land of Oz. A place where stand up comedian chickens chat with fat arthritic robots, while witches with severed heads chase you across deadly sand dunes with wheeled PTSD machines roll into your waking nightmares. Yes, it’s celebrated children’s film Return to Oz. And joining me to put on his best shoe…

Hello and welcome to Ancient Egypt. A beautiful place, filled with rich history - and you can’t say Pharoah than that. However the view Sphinx, and everyone is in DE NILE. This week we’ll joining some weird GIZA’s and boarding a Chariot of the Gods, to see what happens when we put our head through someone’s big old ring. Yes, it’s Stargate. Joining…

Hello and welcome to Ancient Egypt. A beautiful place, filled with rich history - and you can’t say Pharoah than that. However the view Sphinx, and everyone is in DE NILE. This week we’ll joining some weird GIZA’s and boarding a Chariot of the Gods, to see what happens when we put our head through someone’s big old ring. Yes, it’s Stargate. Joining…

One from the archives! 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 …

This week we’ll be using our super powers to check in on an old flame, whether she likes it or not, while our greatest nemesis plots to kill billions of people via legitimately the worst plan ever created. Yes, it’s Superman Returns And joining me to write about how much he doesn’t need to be here, convincing absolutely no one, is Johnny Candon. Be…

This week we’ll be using our super powers to check in on an old flame, whether she likes it or not, while our greatest nemesis plots to kill billions of people via legitimately the worst plan ever created. Yes, it’s Superman Returns And joining me to write about how much he doesn’t need to be here, convincing absolutely no one, is Johnny Candon. Be…

Welcome traveller, to a conquered planet, enslaved by The terrifying Beast, and conquered by his army of evil alien invaders. There is hope for this world however, if the prophecy will come true, a king and queen will free these lands, produce a child, and bring prosperity back, and hopefully find work for Liam Neeson. Yes, it’s KRULL. Joining me t…

Welcome traveller, to a conquered planet, enslaved by The terrifying Beast, and conquered by his army of evil alien invaders. There is hope for this world however, if the prophecy will come true, a king and queen will free these lands, produce a child, and bring prosperity back, and hopefully find work for Liam Neeson. Yes, it’s KRULL. Joining me t…

John is joined by Paul Litchfield to look through For Your Eyes Only while minesweeping, and escaping the attention of under-aged women. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy is joined by Chris Arnsby for a comprehensive review of 2023 in film, covering the ten best and five worst films, and touching on such matters as difficult third acts, John Deacon, disappointing perfumes, the Nose Film and the menace of an empty space. Thread of nominees: https://twitter.com/cinema_limbo/status/1757428640222994654 Playlist o…

When there’s something strange in your neighbourhood, who you gonna call? How about the exact same script from the first film? Yes, it’s Ghostbusters 2 And joining me to read from his big book of Occults is Rob Gilroy! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

When there’s something strange in your neighbourhood, who you gonna call? How about the exact same script from the first film? Yes, it’s Ghostbusters 2 And joining me to read from his big book of Occults is Rob Gilroy! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Hello and welcome to another Star Trek special, as we explore strange new worlds; seek out new life and new civilizations; and get sexually excited by a giant cat lap dancing. Yes, it’s Star Trek 5 - The Final Frontier. And joining me to know this ship like the back of his hand *oww* is Paul Litchfield. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/s…

Jeremy is joined by perennial guest Chris Arnsby for a belated Christmas episode, as they experience Jason Eisener's 2011 darkly comic exploitation homage Hobo with a Shotgun, starring Rutger Hauer, Molly Dunsworth and Brian Downey. Their conversation covers such topics as living in a real-life Mad Max world, clods of drugs, the original Mars Attac…

This week we’re Walken back to Happiness with a man so odd that even a bunch of bum-digging aliens don’t want him. Yes, It’s Communion. Joining me to TAKE ME TO HIS DEALER, is Dan Thomas. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Well come to an adventure 65 million years in the making, that just goes to show that if you’ve waited THAT long, than maybe there’s nothing to actually see here. There’ll be no thrills, no spills, but plenty of belly aches! Yes, it’s Jurassic World Dominion. And joining me to watch a film so long and boring that he got a MEGASOREARSE, comedian Dav…

Welcome to an adventure 65 million years in the making, that just goes to show that if you’ve waited THAT long, than maybe there’s nothing to actually see here. There’ll be no thrills, no spills, but plenty of belly aches! Yes, it’s Jurassic World Dominion. And joining me to watch a film so long and boring that he got a MEGASOREARSE, comedian David…

Jeremy is accompanied by author Simon Guerrier for a study of The Last Wave, Peter Weir's 1977 Australian mythological urban thriller, with their conversation covering such topics as white saviour narratives, the Australian New Wave, storytelling through contrast and Papa Lazarou. The Last Wave, viewable via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v…

A classic from the vaults. Welcome to Theatre of Blood! Joining me for a bloody and violent taste of their own medicine are the film critic and director, Ali Catterall, and the wonderful actor Paul Putner. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Jeremy is joined in the first of a new run of the podcast by Paul Morris, podcaster and scriptwriter, to discuss 2002's sci-fi action Equilibrium, with their conversation covering such matters as stimulating statues, insufficient purity of concept, the word "phenomenological" and the world's most surprising cameo. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/w…

Welcome to another Harry Potter special! This week we’ll be combatting the rise of fascism, by investing heavily in a novelty party trick company, and training children to push each other over, and knock sticks out of adult hands. Yes, it’s Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. And joining me to watch a beloved guardian go all stiff before the…

Welcome to another Harry Potter special! This week we’ll be combatting the rise of fascism, by investing heavily in a novelty party trick company, and training children to push each other over, and knock sticks out of adult hands. Yes, it’s Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. And joining me to watch a beloved guardian go all stiff before the…

This week we’ll be travelling back in time to get our big ones out, while making sure we don’t get our Hampton’s court. What better way to bring in a new year than getting together with friends, and talking about a 57 year old man who is having real trouble coming. Yes, it’s Carry On Henry, and joining me to TUDOR fat, is Dan Thomas and Paul Litchf…

This is another of our special compilation episodes, where we delve into the archives for the best bits of SMERSHes gone by, cut out the libellous bits, and package them together for you like the best pick and mix you’ve ever had, we’ve even used a pair of plastic tongs and a ‘SHARE’ cup. This time round we’re setting our sights on 2022. Over the n…

Merry ChristSmersh! Welcome to Never Land! A place where if you believe hard enough, even turkeys will fly, and middle-aged men will remember the true meaning of happiness: getting off with hot mermaids! Yes, it’s HOOK! Joining me in the Bangarang Bus is Dan Thomas. Support Dan's short film here: Sister Anna - A Short Film 1817: Anna flees her weal…

Merry ChristSmersh! Welcome to the Big Apple! Where once again Kevin McAllister has been abandoned by his family, and is once again forced to fend for himself, but this time instead of simply keeping his house safe, he’s saving the orphans, helping the homeless, and leading on old men. Yes, it’s Home Alone 2: Lost in New York And joining me to Cool…

A classic from the vaults. This week, if we play our cards right, we'll be taking a trip to New York, to take in the sights, the sounds and the VOODOO. Yes, it's Live and Let Die. And joining me for a bourbon in the corner booth or the Fillet of Soul, is actor and writer Jim Howick. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on A…

This week we’ll be walking, talking, hawking, moaning, stalking and porking, as we try and figure out just who is using plotting to bring war to a boring, peaceful, badly acted galaxy. Yes, it’s Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones. Joining me to hate sand and everything it stands for, is Tom Crowley. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/…

This week we’ll be walking, talking, hawking, moaning, stalking and porking, as we try and figure out just who is using plotting to bring war to a boring, peaceful, badly acted galaxy. Yes, it’s Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. Joining me to hate sand and everything it stands for, is Tom Crowley. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com…

Welcome to a spooky side special of Smersh! With it being Halloween, all usual rules are off of the table. Abandon all hope ye who enter here! This week we will be visiting the spookiest place on earth, Ireland, to run for our lives from RAWHEAD REX. Joining John to potentially get wee'd on, is Irishman (and therefore possible witness to the carnag…

This week we’ll seeking solace from tyranny and evil in the haunted forrest of Sherwood, they say it’s filled with unholy spirits, and the terrifying voices of Americans not bothering, mid-range British television actors trying their best, and the blood curdling screams of villainous overacting. Yes, it’s Robin Hood Prince of Thieves Joining me to …

This week we’ll seeking solace from tyranny and evil in the haunted forrest of Sherwood. They say it’s filled with unholy spirits, and the terrifying voices of Americans not bothering, mid-range British television actors trying their best, and the blood curdling screams of villainous overacting. Yes, it’s Robin Hood Prince of Thieves Joining me to …

this week we'll be welcoming you to the jungle, for fun and games, and rodents and names. Yes - it's Medicine Man, and joining John to look for her purse or car keys, is comedy actor Margaret Cabourn Smith. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

This week we’ll be chilling out and getting straight to the point, while also being a bit rubbish, yes, it’s Die Another Day Joining me to melt your cold, icy heart is Paul Litchfield. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’ll be chilling out and getting straight to the point, while also being a bit rubbish, yes, it’s Die Another Day Joining me to melt your cold, icy heart is Paul Litchfield. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roger Moore’s Scotch-soaked North Sea Hijack (1980) is one of the ffew ffilms brave enough to combine terrorism, embroidery, a harpoon gun, James Mason and a box full of kittens. Joining John for a cup of poisoned coffee is Mark Evans, writer, performer, Twitter abstainer and all round ffine ffellow. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smer…

This week we'll find out how Superman handles the threesome from hell, and just what he'll do to get his fingers and tops. Yes, it's Superman II, And joining me to get in a hot air balloon and go due north, is Johnny Candon. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…