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SmartLess

Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett

"SmartLess" with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, & Will Arnett is a podcast that connects and unites people from all walks of life to learn about shared experiences through thoughtful dialogue and organic hilarity. A nice surprise: in each episode of SmartLess, one of the hosts reveals his mystery guest to the other two. What ensues is a genuinely improvised and authentic conversation filled with laughter and newfound knowledge to feed the SmartLess mind.

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#330
Yesterday · 58 min
"Linda Cardellini"
Hug a stranger, it’s the incredible Linda Cardellini. We’re still in awe of showbiz: weight placement, soup as sauce, The Price is Right, and a stick of butter for 10-grand. “Exploring the borders of who Linda is to you,” on an all-new SmartLess.
Thursday · 49 min
STAYING ALIVE: Sean Hayes!
Hey, Smarties! Please enjoy this hilarious, wide-ranging interview with Sean Hayes on SmartLess Media’s show Staying Alive! Hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally sit down with Sean to ask him about his fitness, diet, sleep, hypochondria, memorization tricks, Broadway endurance, and the dangers of getting into a comedic flow state. Plus: the time Sean and Gabrus made a hair-based game show (let’s bring back Hair Jacked, Gabrus is tech avail). Go to the Staying Alive feed and hit subscribe! Full video
#329
October 26 · 59 min
"Ray Winstone"
Ray Winstone is here, folks (until the airline sends him home immediately). The Shark in Spain, Zero for Imagination, and How-To Read: Screenplay Edition. Don't steal a turkey sandwich, or you'll repeat the story a dozen times on yet another all-new SmartLess.
#328
October 19 · 1 hr 4 min
"Colman Domingo"
Pardon sir, it’s Colman Domingo. On this week’s episode of “How to Be a Better Soldier,” we’ve got: Broadway, Bartending, living like a teenager, truth-telling season, and a Sophie’s Choice. I’m Larry / it’s an all-new SmartLess.
#327
October 12 · 54 min
"Jessica Biel"
“Jessicas are nice people,” and we've got Jessica Biel! Grab the donut as we dive into: forest bathing, standing up, sitting down, multiple surprise appearances, and the art of hitting a sandbag. Two JB’s for the price of none!?… on an all-new SmartLess.
October 8 · 59 min
"RE-RELEASE: Ben Affleck"
Ben Affleck comes to us from his lair to let down his hair, talk about Air, splitting incomes as a pair, how long-lasting friendships are rare, and filmmaking fare vedere. So listen to this episode… um… if you dare. This episode was originally released on 4/3/2023.
#326
October 5 · 1 hr 1 min
"Michael Douglas"
It’s one helluva’ ride with Mobil Man of the Month: Mr. Michael Douglas. A can of sweet peas with butter, inherently nasty kids, working, not-working, and the Ding Hose. We’re just a humble podcast trying our darndest to learn about the human condition (and contemporary beach attire)… on an all-new SmartLess.
#325
September 28 · 59 min
"Seth Meyers"
Can I hear me? It’s the wonderful Seth Meyers. Irons in the fire, squirrel in parentheses, and accepting the cookies. “You can’t put a price on a smile,” … on an all-new SmartLess.
#324
September 21 · 1 hr 5 min
"Benny Blanco"
Fuel up the boat, it’s Benny Blanco. Medical consultations include: maritime insanity, post-pod showers, breakfast sandwiches, and intimate apparel. “I have nothing to say,” …on an all-new SmartLess.
September 17 · 1 hr 5 min
"RE-RELEASE: Matthew Rhys"
Open a bottle of beer with a key and grab a fire poker, we’ve got Matthew Rhys on the horn this week. We sit down with the intelligent yet dashing yet wise yet charismatic Actor (and skilled traditional Welsh Chef) to hear recipes from the heart and tales of yore. Grab a slice of meat pie— it’s cooling on the windowsill. #EatSmart #SmartLess This episode was originally released on 5/22/2023.
#323
September 14 · 1 hr
"Sharon Horgan"
Where’s the fan? This week: the certified legend Sharon Horgan. Real issues and hard truths— lobster crafty, mirror-faces, and 'a place in Birmingham.' We’re just trying to cure insomnia one p’cast ep at a time… on a proper mint SmartLess.
#322
September 7 · 1 hr 3 min
"Andrew Garfield"
Get on the boat; it’s Andrew Garfield. Shrinking bears, tigers being tigers, not-enough-ness, and a Canadian Fincher. “You’re gonna wear sweatpants, you’re gonna lose ‘em,” on an all-new PantsLess.
#321
August 31 · 54 min
"Steve Zahn"
This guy knows how to clap: it’s Steve Zahn. Bite-breakage, noodle art, and a steak with Werner. Shower-Team assemble! … on a gorg new SmartLess.
#320
August 24 · 55 min
"Sandra Bullock"
We welcome back our dear friend Sandra Bullock. We do it up with deep thoughts about: The Chickens, giving care, canine ophthalmology, and of course: how to monetize milk-fat content. “Wow, look at all the shit that happened,” on a fresh new yep-isode of SmartLess.
#319
August 17 · 56 min
"Tim Robbins"
Punch-Up Line, please hold— it’s Tim Robbins. Oh, the laughter: Dungeons & Dragons, Strat-o-matic baseball, a destination, an experience, and whatever. “Now that’s a problem for tomorrow, no?” It’s an all-new SmartLess.
August 13 · 55 min
"RE-RELEASE: Kaley Cuoco"
A haiku for Kaley Cuoco: Comedy's delight, Kaley's wit ignites laughter, Podcast joy takes flight. Please support us by supporting our sponsors. This episode was originally released on 6/3/2023.
#318
August 10 · 54 min
"Robby Hoffman"
Wear a belt in the 90’s: it’s Robby Hoffman. Rich vs. Poor, brutal and funny, travel time for a cup of water, and brand-new towels. It’s another episode of “I didn’t choose this thought,” on an all-new SmartLess.
#317
August 3 · 1 hr 10 min
"Professor Brian Cox"
Put on your thinking cap: it’s Professor Brian Cox. We travel the galaxies of chit-chat — from black holes and cage dancing to a thousand Einsteins and the building blocks of space and time. “You can’t make progress if you think you know everything.” Our thoughts exactly. Welcome to SmartLess.
#316
July 27 · 1 hr
"Marcus Mumford"
Hey friends, we found a guest and his name is Marcus Mumford. Costner calls it Neat. Kendrick's in his undies. Vocal straws, penguin noise, and the lovely tutelage of Bible Camp. It's a season of gratitude on an all-new goshdang pod-party we lovingly recognize as a purple symbol that spiritually signifies: SmartLess.
#315
July 20 · 59 min
"Timothy Olyphant"
No cheating nor stealing — it’s Timothy Olyphant. ‘A complaint of actors’ and other druthers: a hunch, being taken seriously, Mick’s vulnerabilities, cheap champagne and a pocket full of chips. “When he’s doing Taxi Driver, he knows that’s funny, right?” Welcome to SmartLess.

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