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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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#134
Jan 30, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
"Dana Carvey"
We go on a hike with the incredible Dana Carvey. This week we’re plonkin’, we’re chuggin’ vitamins, and we’re explorin’ free market capitalism, a.k.a. 900 types of cereal. Come tickle your ribs with us; it’s SmartLess. Please support us by supporting our sponsors.
#133
Jan 23, 2023 · 1 hr 6 min
"Bono"
We needed a lead vocalist, so we got Bono. Come join us for breaking-news, the similarities between Ireland and Jamaica, the difference between EQ and IQ, and, um… World of Warcraft. Tune your dials, folks— it’s SmartLess. Please support us by supporting our sponsors.
#132
Jan 16, 2023 · 1 hr 5 min
"Steven Spielberg"
Let’s all go to the movies… with Steven Spielberg. We fall in love with Doctor Zhivago, indulge in some tainted lamb, and build a lucky sand castle. In the words of Steven Spielberg, “I have to tell the story; it’s in my marrow.” Please support us by supporting our sponsors!
#131
Jan 9, 2023 · 53 min
"John Krasinski"
We spend a fortnight in the future with our dear friend, John Krasinski. Baby weight record-holder a.k.a. ‘Kras’ schools us on Call Of Duty, Sean auditions for an Esurance ad, and we all get burritos at Sharky’s. Come join us for a listen– we’re serving cardboard and almonds! Please support us by supporting our sponsors!
#130
Jan 2, 2023 · 44 min
"Alejandro Iñárritu"
We suspend reality with the one and only Alejandro Iñárritu, discussing bear attacks, finger dexterity exercises, and a little bit about filmmaking. In the words of Alejandro, “turn off your co-pilot of rational demandings and just let yourself go. Please support us by supporting our sponsors.
#129
Dec 26, 2022 · 58 min
"Edward Norton"
History major Edward Norton swims with the pod this week, uncovering rare treasures like a Portillo’s private plane, Asian long-horned beetles, a wonky browser, and a wet Marlon Brando. But at the end of the day, “it was the kind of thing I would have really done just for the poster."
#128
Dec 19, 2022 · 59 min
"James Cameron"
It’s raining Skittles this week, as the ultra-cool James Cameron shows us how to swim. We dive into the abyss of invented reality… a world of deep sea chicken, where Roombas order Chinese food, and you never need to bail out your dog. Come with us if you want to live - it’s SmartLess, baby.
#127
Dec 12, 2022 · 1 hr
"Emily Blunt"
We find our Quiet Place with the wonderfully charming Emily Blunt. Will auditions for Friends, Emily pronounces “Arnold Palmer” with precision, and Sean makes a classic cheesecake. Grab a fresh bowl of drunken noodles... it’s an all-new SmartLess.
#126
Dec 5, 2022 · 51 min
"Sigourney Weaver"
The illustrious Sigourney Weaver trains us to breathe underwater, look into camera, and make chocolates for agents. “Get off my mountain!” It’s another rib-tickling episode of SmartLess.
#125
Nov 28, 2022 · 47 min
"Rian Johnson"
Pull those Knives Out and lay some Brick: it’s writer/director Rian Johnson. We discuss ‘making movies with a bunch of friends,’ and a hairy Yul Brynner. Plus, anonymous caller “Scotty” chimes in with questions! Grab your Green Milk; it’s an all new SmartLess.
#124
Nov 21, 2022 · 45 min
"Kumail Nanjiani"
This week we host the illustrious Kumail Nanjiani to discuss weight gain tips, the definition of a real man, and a snake fighting a mongoose. “Happy birthday, thank you very much!”
#123
Nov 14, 2022 · 55 min
"Charlize Theron"
Welkom by ‘n nuwe SmartLess, where Sean makes Sloppy Joes, we all get tattoos, and we finally get to talk golf, tennis, and pickleball with the one and only Charlize Theron.
#122
Nov 7, 2022 · 1 hr 3 min
"Wayne Gretzky"
You’re gonna give a puck about this week’s guest, Mr. Wayne Gretzky. We sit down with The Great One to talk figure skating, golf tips, and Chex Mix. Pass the biscuit because this one's a barnburner; it's an all new SmartLess.
#121
Nov 2, 2022 · 47 min
"President Joe Biden"
Welcome to SmartLess… with The 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden. Need we say more?
#120
Oct 31, 2022 · 56 min
"Elisabeth Moss"
We have our cake (and eat it too) with the ultra-talented Elisabeth Moss. Sean gets Lizzy’s address, Will tries to figure out how cool Jazz is, and Jason throws out his new dance company concept. 5-6-7-8, it's SmartLess!
#119
Oct 24, 2022 · 55 min
"Steve Carell "
Sapphire-Steve Carell joins us this week via Wicked SmahtLess Satellite-Uplink. We review his resume from resident DJ to mail carrier… to just a guy who works in an Office. Will and Steve bond over their history as hockey goalies, Sean gets down with love, and Jason finally reveals his process in shaping his Teen Wolf Too performance. Must be nice.
#118
Oct 17, 2022 · 1 hr 5 min
"Tony Hale"
Set your sails, it’s Tony Hale! We’ve got the double-Emmy winner and good friend of the show Busting in this week. Jason gets his hands dirty, Will reminisces about the hardest he’s ever laughed, and Sean still hasn’t seen any Arrested Development (but he trusts it’s good, since his pals won’t shut up about it). Pod voyage!
#117
Oct 10, 2022 · 49 min
"Kevin Bacon"
We sizzle up some Kevin Bacon on this week’s ep of our little pea pod. Sean almost reinterprets Footloose, while Will and Jason duke it out over who has fewer degrees of separation from Kev (he said we could call him that). So yeah, grab your puffy vest and guitar, and find a goat to serenade. This is SmartLess.
#116
Oct 3, 2022 · 48 min
"Anderson Cooper"
Strap on your helmet and grab your go-bag; we’ve got Anderson Cooper live on the scene. We go floor-to-floor via fireman’s pole, sharing war stories and discussing underwear logistics. It’s SmartLess: “Making Jokes, Not Breaking News.”
#115
Sep 26, 2022 · 52 min
"Allison Janney"
Figure skating champ, Allison Janney rolls between takes on your favey poddy. We learn some hand-to-hand combat, how to smoke around a bird, and Jason teaches us to cry with crystals. It’s an all new SmartLess, viel spass!

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