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SmartLess

Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett

#35 in Comedy this week

"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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  • 375 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 54 min
  • English
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  • #182
    Jan 1, 2024 · 1 hr

    "Adam Driver"

    Guest what? It’s Adam Driver. A broken-down Lincoln Town Car, training on a busted sternum, and, well yeah, Sean gets to ask about Star Wars. Never say ‘skit’ and don’t have your parents teach you piano— it’s SmartLess.

  • #181
    Dec 25, 2023 · 55 min

    "Arnold Schwarzenegger"

    Put that cookie down, let off some steam, and get in the chopper. It’s Arnold Schwarzenegger.

  • #192
    Dec 24, 2023 · 22 min

    "Santa"

    Unwrap yourself with this Clause for celebration, a SmartLess Christmas Bonus: SANTA!

  • #180
    Dec 18, 2023 · 57 min

    "Carey Mulligan"

    This week: the unstoppable Carey Mulligan. Girls and boys, barfing in bed, imposter syndrome, and a surprise visit. Don’t get Carey’d away– it’s SmartLess!

  • #179
    Dec 11, 2023 · 55 min

    "Emma Stone"

    Actor and web-designer Emma Stone joins us this week to discuss poignant topics like Albert Einstein, The Spice Girls, and the cure for hiccups. Get tattoos with your whole family… Welcome to HairLess [scratch that] an all-new SmartLess.

  • #178
    Dec 4, 2023 · 58 min

    "Ronan Farrow"

    Pop-out your Invisalign, it’s time for tinned sardines with Ronan Farrow, yo. Absolute truths, wheat germ, crucibles of tabloid BS, and interactions with other famous people. Pamphlets don’t count— it’s an all-new SmartLess.

  • #177
    Nov 27, 2023 · 55 min

    "Taika Waititi"

    Take it easy— we’ve got Taika Waititi. So toss your hot socks and be careful what you name your kids… it’s an all-new SmartLess.

  • #176
    Nov 20, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min

    "Stephen Curry"

    It’s all-net this week: sleep secrets, tall guys, and maybe even a BLT on white bread. You need not worry… we’ve got Stephen Curry.

  • #175
    Nov 13, 2023 · 55 min

    "Michael Stipe"

    It’s a Shiny-Happy-Podcast with R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe on the mic. Default veganism, relocation by earthquake, the confidence of youth, and walking like a human-person. We’re losing our religion together, on an all-new SmartLess.

  • #174
    Nov 6, 2023 · 47 min

    "Marshawn Lynch"

    Marshawn Lynch, ka-pow!  Beast Mode on the microphone  Justified haiku

  • #173
    Oct 30, 2023 · 58 min

    "John McEnroe"

    This week: millionaire stringers, Father Clock, Pickleball, and a 10 pound bag of Chex Mix. Let’s lose it on the 9th hole with Johnny Mac… on an all-new SmartLess.

  • #172
    Oct 23, 2023 · 53 min

    "Rachel Maddow"

    Grab your CPAP… we’re state-side for a quinceañera with Rachel Maddow. Who’s using the haircut today? Cameos from Alan Dershowitz and Insane Clown Posse? On this week’s fresh ep: Rachel M. helps us understand what’s going on.

  • #171
    Oct 16, 2023 · 47 min

    "Peyton Manning"

    This week we give Peyton Manning the runaround on a tee time. Football vs. fútbol, sport vs. game, and a handicap in 25 words or less. The Sheriff is here… on an all-new SmartLess.

  • #170
    Oct 9, 2023 · 56 min

    "Paul Simon"

    Hello SmartLess, my old friend- we’ve come to talk with you again. We’ve got diamonds on the soles of our pod this week, baby angels; It’s Paul Simon. And when it comes to name-drops, in Paul’s words: “I can give you John Lennon, but I can not give you Mao Zedong.”

  • #169
    Oct 2, 2023 · 58 min

    "Bill Simmons"

    We go head-to-head with the wise and opinionated Bill Simmons (podcaster, sportswriter, cultural critic, founder of The RInger). And yes, we go deep: Jason gets to talk baseball, Will gets to talk soccer, and Sean dives into the psychology of sport. With a guest like this, we’re willing to pay a luxury tax for this week’s game.

  • #168
    Sep 25, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min

    "Lars Ulrich"

    This week, it’s bread balls, zero-glide potential, protein shakes, and tofu… with tennis player turned rock legend, Lars Ulrich of Metallica. Welcome to SmartLess.

  • #167
    Sep 18, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min

    "Matthew McConaughey"

    Matthew McConaughey: Take 2. We get the legend back on the pod for a second time… and this time, we actually record an episode.

  • #166
    Sep 11, 2023 · 46 min

    "Kara Swisher"

    Relish this dish, an ep not to squish… espesh hackers, crackers, and phishers. Ladies and gents, it’s our guest Kara Swisher.

  • #165
    Sep 4, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min

    "Willem Dafoe"

    Animal husbandry, Wisconsin, the craft of acting, and most importantly, the craft of being a good human being. Welcome to da show with Willem Dafoe. This episode was recorded on June 29, 2023.

  • #175
    Aug 31, 2023 · 1 hr

    “Jimmy Kimmel: LIVE in Los Angeles”

    Night Nurse Jimmy Kimmel prepares our warm milk and rocks our 6-City-Tour to beddybyeeeeee, LIVE from Los Angeles. (Recorded Feb. 12, 2022)

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