Isolation Station #1
A focus on a couple of bits of good news, and a word on Honor Blackman
2020-04-06 22:18:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Smersh Pod posts
Twin Town
Professional Welsh Man Dan Thomas joins me to talk about Swansea and Twin Town.
2020-03-28 22:28:36 +0000 UTC View PostMy Current Favourite Movie Soundtracks
Following on from my video the other day, where I waffled on about films, I thought I would post a follow up piece listing some of my current favourite soundtrack cues.
No order of preference, just some lovely pieces that always raise the spirits, and soothe the soul.
Superman The Movie
The Flying Sequence
"Peter Pan flew with children, Lois, in a fairy tale"
Isolation Recommendations
A brief video to recommend some films to watch during this awful time.
2020-03-20 23:56:40 +0000 UTC View PostBond News Update (GQ & No Time to Die)
Just a quick video about the GQ photoshoot and No Time to Die shifting back to November.
Thunderband tickets HERE:
https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/thunderband/
2020-03-09 17:52:42 +0000 UTC View PostSMERSH UPDATE!
A quick update as to what I've been doing and why I am so bad at Patreon.
2020-02-28 20:33:16 +0000 UTC View PostJohn Rain on the positive power of social media - and James Bond
John Rain aka @MrKenShabby aka the brains behind Smershpod and new James Bond book Thunderbook joins us on the Balance podcast.
Social media favourite John pursued a passion (James Bond), launched a podcast all about his passion (Smershpod) and landed a book deal (for Thunderbook, a very funny book you can buy here).
2019-12-30 11:21:14 +0000 UTC View PostThe 00 Files interview with Don Zuiderman
Don interviews John Rain, host of @SMERSHPOD and author of Thunderbook, who is definitely very much arsed about the Bond films!
There's also a lovely couple of readings from the book at the top and tail.
2019-12-23 01:24:21 +0000 UTC View PostI Am the EggPod - RAM
I got to sit down with the wonderful Chris Shaw and chat about one of my favourite solo Beatle albums. If you are of a Beatles persuasion, you may enjoy this.
2019-12-21 17:39:16 +0000 UTC View PostStill looking for Christmas present ideas? LOOK NO FURTHER!
'An affectionately droll Bond-by-Bond stroll through the films we know and love, whether we like them or not' --Al Murray
'Beautifully observed and a laugh-out-loud joy' --Kathy Burke
'A book full of Bond love and occasional bewilderment' - Samira Ahmed
'Nobody does it better. John Rain delivers his love letter to Bond with a raised eyebrow that would do Roger Moore proud' --Joel Morris
Get yours today!
2019-12-16 18:18:49 +0000 UTC View PostCondorman with Dan Thomas
You asked for it! Here it is!
If John and Dan can't do something in real life, then I won't have them do it in one of my comic books.
You can find Dan on Twitter as @DanThomasComedy
2019-11-28 19:57:45 +0000 UTC View PostSmersh Pod Royale Coming 2020
To celebrate the release of the 25th Bond film, "No Time to Die", Smersh Pod will return to the franchise and forensically examine all 25 films through the lens of a 007 branded pocket camera.
There will be new guests, with all-new takes, all-new side-specials, and some extra hidden treats jammed in the boot of the Lotus Esprit.
Stop getting Bond wrong, in 2020, and come and join up with Smersh Pod Royale.
2019-11-26 19:40:03 +0000 UTC View PostThe Boys in Blue with Stephen Graham
The Halloween terror continues with Bobby Ball and Tommy Cannon's debut (and only) film - The Boys in Blue. A truly criminal enterprise.
Joining me to bring a sense of duty to proceedings, is friend of Smersh Stephen Graham (@plopgazette).
Howling II: Your Sister is a Werewolf with Rosie Holt
Happy-soon-to-be-Halloween!
Join Rosie Holt (@RosieisaHolt) as we finally get around to talking about Howling II: Your Sister is a Werewolf.
Try not to get too scared when you hear all about vampire-monkey-werewolves.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Alan Church about Licence to Kill
Caught up with optical wizard Alan Church; the man with a CV to die for, and who created the gun barrel and worked on the opening credits of Licence to Kill - and the man with a story for all Bond seasons. This was an amazing hour of chat about the ins and outs of working with Maurice Binder in a shed, to create movie magic.
Listen, learn and ENJOY!
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2019-10-17 21:20:10 +0000 UTC View PostPre-order signed copy of Smersh Pod
Would you like a signed copy of the book? Well - you can now pre order your signed copy of Thunderbook - the World of Bond according to Smersh Pod and it'll be delivered to you on or shortly after its release date 7th November 2019, complete with a personalised message from the author.
Click here to order your book!
'Beautifully observed and a laugh out loud joy' - Kathy Burke
'An af...
HULK (2003) with Jason Sinclair
Did the Hulk in the TV series lead a perverted double life? Is Frank Spencer involved? Is Crocodile Dundee part of this? Find out when I talk to Jason Sinclair about Ang Lee's HULK.
2019-09-29 00:58:27 +0000 UTC View PostGEOSTORM (2017) with Jenny Morrill
Weather. We all know it, we all like it, but some men want to punch it - and that men is Gerald Butler. Join Jenny and I as we chat all about her favourite film of all time: GEOSTORM.
Smersh Update
Greetings all.
I hope you are all well? Good.
Well the book is ticking along and going through the copy-edit phase, then it will be sent off to be published, and land in your hands on November the (oo)7th. It's all very exciting and will hopefully be exactly what you all expect: a infantile look at all 24 films.
Smersh 3 has been such fun, but is presently on a small mid-series br...
2019-09-11 12:17:05 +0000 UTC View PostBarry Norman, BBC, and Bond.
As a child growing up in the 1980s (as I was then), I waited on every word from Baz. He was a hero of mine, and finding lots of Bond-related Baz content on You Tube, I thought it would be fun to share.
Here's his review of Licence to Kill:
He tackles Tomorrow Never Dies here:
Top 10 Things I Would Like to See in No Time to Die
10. A sense of humour
James Bond has been pinballing between grief and sadness for 3 1/2 films now and it would be nice if he could crack a joke occasionally or raise a titter.
9. Excitement
Casino Royale kicked off with an exciting foot-chase, then followed it with a rip-roaring airport chase, and nothing has really come close since. We need to get back to basics and have...
2019-08-21 20:33:40 +0000 UTC View PostJames Bond Movie Games
James Bond has been on our screens in one form or another for well over 50 years, but how did his video game interpretations stack up against the features? Let's have a look.
A View to a Kill (Spectrum)
It was 1985, and Rog wasn't the only one looking ropey thanks to the release of this stab at Bond's 14th adventure from Domark. You play at James Bond, though he looks more ...
2019-08-16 11:38:50 +0000 UTC View PostThunderbook: The World of Bond According to Smersh Pod
Hello all! Book is done and with the publisher!
In the Bond tradition, the release date will be in November, the 7th of November, and you can pre-order your copy from various sources such as:
https://www.waterstones.com/book/thunderbook/john-rain//9780957507623
July Q&A answers
Hello!
John here! Still up to Nick-Nacks in the book, which is coming along nicely and only a week and a bit until that deadline.
The other day on Twitter I said I would answer some questions on here, so here I am!
Pete Benson asks:
"Please tell me you’re covering Predator at some point in this series..... "
Yes Pete. I hope to. I have some exciting guests lined up for many classics, but it's a question of waiting for their schedules to be fre...
2019-07-24 09:55:29 +0000 UTC View PostSERIES 3 HAS STARTED! The Running Man is here.
This week we'll be talking about a crazy version of the future where a mad, weird bastard is in charge of America and uses the TV to make shit up. Weird eh? Well, luckily it's not true, it's all a film called THE RUNNING MAN.
Joining me in Mick Fleetwood's underground army is comedy actor Paul Litchfield, who can be found on Twitter as @mrplitchfield.
2019-05-24 10:41:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Update.
Sorry it's so quiet on here. Thought I would give you an update on why. I'm currently recording and editing Smersh episodes for series 3 (starting 24/05), while also writing the book, which will be out in October. So it's been too manic to get any recordings ready for here.
I really appreciate all your support, however, and once things calm down, I'll get a lot more exclusive Patreon for you all.
Take care and thanks again,
John
Smersh Pod book coming October 10th 2019!
The Bond films have entertained annoyed, excited, bored, aroused and invigorated cinemagoers (and ITV4 viewers) for more than fifty years.
Who hasn’t wanted to kick a big bloke with metal teeth in the groin? Fly a small plane out of a pretend horse’s bottom? Or push a middle-aged man into space? No one, that’s who.
Thunderbook: The World of Bond According to Smersh Pod affectionately examines Bond with tongue firmly in cheek and elbow dug in ribs. J...
2019-05-14 09:43:22 +0000 UTC View PostBond 25 Reaction Special
Hello!
Join Simon Pegg and I (not *that* Simon Pegg) as we talk about the press conference, the tidbits, and wildly speculate on what Bond 25 will be about!
2019-04-27 10:06:38 +0000 UTC View PostSuperman IV: The Quest for Peace LIVE at Everyman Baker Street
Hello!
If you couldn't make the live show we did on Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, our kind sound tech on the night recorded it for us on his laptop, so the quality isn't IMMENSE or laser-precise, but it's there to hear. Enjoy!
2019-04-19 23:06:54 +0000 UTC View Post