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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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#114
Sep 19, 2022 · 42 min
"Katy Perry"
We’ve got the lovely Katy Perry on the mic this week, who gives parental advice, talks pop anthems and halftime shows, and fine, you’re gonna hear her roar.
#113
Sep 12, 2022 · 58 min
"Ethan Hawke"
The uber-talented Ethan Hawke joins us this week on the wunderpod. We talk acting, directing, and of course, alternate Elvis realities. Plus Sean considers lawyering-up. It’s an aptitude for insanity... welcome to SmartLess.
#112
Sep 5, 2022 · 44 min
"John Legend"
Legend has it, we got an EGOT on the pod. John Legend joins us this week and we hum some nonsense together, talk crosswords, and get trained on proper photoshoot wet-downs. It’s legendary.
#111
Aug 29, 2022 · 57 min
“Ewan McGregor”
We rustle up a motorcycling Obi-Wan-of-a-kind: Mr. Ewan McGregor, coming to us from the sanctum of his tiny house. The guys get some much-needed golf support from Ewan, Sean auditions for “Trainspotting: The Musical,” and we finally learn how to use The Force in supermarkets. Fàilte gu SmartLess.
#110
Aug 22, 2022 · 47 min
"Kenan Thompson"
Kenan Thompson, SNL’s longest-tenured cast member, joins us this week from Atlanta. Everyone has a go at their best Lorne voice, and we quickly realize “we’re just one hat and 40 buttons away from being Steve right now.” Welcome to SmartLess.
#109
Aug 15, 2022 · 55 min
"Shawn Levy"
Talk about great hair… it’s Shawn Levy comin’ through from a Hungarian hotel to educate us on cinematic heft and settle-down hands. We try to quit him, but we can’t, because as Shawn L. would say: “when the tan fades, I’m concerned.” Bienvenue à MoinsIntelligent.
#108
Aug 8, 2022 · 1 hr 5 min
"Arcade Fire"
Grab your joystick and a handful of kindling; Win Butler and Régine Chassagne of Arcade Fire join us from New Orleans to jam a bit and talk nimble futures. In the words of Win: "this isn't weird at all, this is super normal."
#107
Aug 1, 2022 · 54 min
"Kerry Washington"
The incredibly talented actor/producer Kerry Washington joins us this week to give us a safer-sex education. Sean becomes our next Barbara Walters, Will makes a promise he’ll never break, while Jason confirms the level of college education in the group… and we’re just a few credits shy, folks. That’s why it’s called SmartLess. Kanpai!
#106
Jul 25, 2022 · 58 min
"Jordan Peele"
Master of puppets, Mr. Jordan Peele surprises us this week on the pod. We of course cover the ‘illusion’ of le cinéma, the ‘spectacle’ of Hollywood, and a bit of Nope and Yep, for good measure. And we’re just so proud of Will for rocking it at Wordl yet again. So come Get Out with Us this week, gang, for another wet and wild episode of SmartLess.
#105
Jul 18, 2022 · 1 hr 3 min
"James Burrows"
James a.k.a. “Jimmy” Burrows (co-creator of Cheers and prolific television director of shows such as Taxi, Frasier, Friends, Will & Grace, the list goes on and on…) surprises us this week to share endless stories from his early career through numerous hit TV shows. So drop some ice in the White Zin and settle-in for another crisp new episode of SmartLess.
#104
Jul 11, 2022 · 1 hr 4 min
"Jack Black"
Thomas Jacob Black, a.k.a. “Jack Black” reveals himself from behind a piece of toilet paper for this week’s rich and buttery (yet subtle and nutty) episode of the podcast currently known as SmartLess. We ask the doctor if we can sing, we pitch to Uber, and we send David a muffin basket. Happy 4th, fam!
#103
Jul 4, 2022 · 1 hr 7 min
"Jeff Bridges"
We come to you from the ranch, where we do some trim tabbing and advanced pretending with Jeff Bridges, a.k.a. “Uncle Jeff.” So grab your shades and throw on a robe… it’s SmartLess, dude.
#102
Jun 27, 2022 · 44 min
"Jenny Slate"
Our lovely surprise guest Jenny Slate joins from a supply closet to give us the 5-day weather outlook, the difference between drop and dropper, texts about ‘the patriarchy,’ and so much more. Come ruin your minds with us, here at Chateau SmartLess.
#101
Jun 20, 2022 · 57 min
"Chris Pratt"
We are surprised and delighted this week by door-to-door salesman, Chris Pratt. We discuss the emotional rollercoaster of golf, pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, shrimp sandwich… anyway, welcome to SmartLess.
#100
Jun 13, 2022 · 1 hr 1 min
"Bradley Cooper"
Grab your Pepcid AC; it’s time for a spicy-hot Episode 100 of SmartLess. Come laugh and cry with us, as we wet the reed and snap with both hands for our special guest, Mr. Bradley Cooper. Shabbat shalom and good yontif.
#99
Jun 6, 2022 · 55 min
“Phil Lord & Christopher Miller”
Our Surprise Guest(s) this week are the dynamic duo: Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. “The Hall & Oates of film & television” make us a few table-side Caesar salads and tell us their true Hollywood stories. After all, the ladies love a coupl’a cartoonists doodling away in the studio.
#98
May 30, 2022 · 51 min
"Kristen Wiig"
Go fig… it’s Kristen Wiig! Born in the Amazon basin, and having never used electricity prior to the age of 18 (when she began her journey as a world-class ballet dancer), Kristen turns things on, and leaves them on (to power her laptop for this humble podcast, of course). Welcome to SmartWiig; now go fill your pool with Skittles.
#97
May 23, 2022 · 1 hr 7 min
"Ben Stiller"
We go into some deep shoppe-talk with the hilarious and ultra-talented Ben Stiller. We cover all the necessary nuances, like applying makeup in front of your children, proper neck tattoos, and motivation behind a numb ear. Plus, Ben officially commits to giving Sean his Oscar Levant portrait.
#96
May 16, 2022 · 56 min
"John Mulaney"
As John Mulaney always says: “sugar goes into this body.” This week’s guest gets deep about his former tag crew, hypnotism, and proper swaddle technique. Plus Sean pitches a new compost idea.
#95
May 9, 2022 · 53 min
"Mike Myers"
Will invites another Canadian treasure this week: Mr. Mike Myers. 18 seconds of pleasure and a lifetime of responsibility, 2% water and 98% ham, and a thousand-pound bull made entirely outta’ butter. Bienvenu á SmartLess.

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