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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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#191
Mar 4, 2024 · 1 hr 17 min
"Josh Brolin"
It's our favorite JB: the one and only Josh Brolin. El Pollo Loco commercials, contrast, a celebrity death match, and is Dune a real place? Rest your rifle on your boot… on an all-new SmartLess. Also, our friend and actress D'Arcy Carden stops by to talk about her new SmartLess Media podcast, "WikiHole," a comedic trivia show about the bizarre and intriguing connections on Wikipedia. https://wondery.com/links/wikihole-with-darcy-carden/
#190
Feb 26, 2024 · 52 min
"Kelly Clarkson"
“No stranger to a giggle,” we welcome the lovely Kelly Clarkson. Small towns & big cities, the art of the lie, and a gift horse’s mouth. Buy your friend their dream car… it’s an all-new SmartLess.
#189
Feb 19, 2024 · 43 min
"Natalie Portman"
Be Professional… it’s Natalie Portman! Pie n’ Burger, la langue française, and a signature required for delivery. Plug in your power adapter— it’s an all-new SmartLess.
#188
Feb 12, 2024 · 1 hr 8 min
"Sam Rockwell"
We cut some rug with the one and only Sam Rockwell. Batwing Lubricant, Fast & Furious with the sound off, and a longtime listener calls in! Don’t turn that dial — it’s SmartLess.
#187
Feb 5, 2024 · 1 hr
"The Killers"
This week, we happily disturb the pre-show routines of Brandon Flowers and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. of The Killers. Let’s kill some time and learn about the “steady incline of ‘how did we get here?’” ...on another killer episode of SmartLess.
#186
Jan 29, 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
"Penelope Cruz"
Don’t hit snooze this morn; we’ve got Penelope Cruz on the horn! No free lunch, the light of Madrid in the summer, and the sneeze heard ‘round the world. Welcome to Cruz FM — and an all-new SmartLess.
#185
Jan 22, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min
"Mark Ruffalo"
Humble beginnings, motorcycle-hair, and a bean and cheese burrito cut in thirds. Welcome to Mark Ruffalo’s office… on an all-new SmartLess.
#184
Jan 15, 2024 · 58 min
"Mike Birbiglia"
Come sleepwalk with us… it’s Mike Birbiglia! We chat all-things-funny; comedians who are too serious, intentional non-laughter, and crying at the ballet recital. Don’t leave the party early (or we’ll talk about it for days) – it’s SmartLess.
#183
Jan 8, 2024 · 56 min
"Selena Gomez"
Gather ‘round listener, it’s Selena Gomez! We talk Craigslist, a hot Barney, and blissful ignorance. Practice your mirror-face; it’s an all-new SmartLess.
#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.

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