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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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#94
May 2, 2022 · 1 hr 2 min
“Liam Neeson”
Avid fly fisherman Liam Neeson brings his very particular set of skills (and his Stanley thermos) to the show this week. To Sean’s dismay, we don’t talk about Star Wars. However, of his over 100 film roles, we discuss Alfred Kinsey, Oskar Schindler… and Jesus. And the time he made Jason’s mom cry for a week.
#93
Apr 25, 2022 · 41 min
"Bill Maher"
Welcome to a large-scale diorama at the Museum of Natural SmartLess. This week Bill Maher teaches us about the finer details in life, like bottle service, gambling, and hosting 30 years of television. Please exit through the gift shop.
#92
Apr 18, 2022 · 51 min
"Craig Robinson"
Sean’s old college buddy Craig Robinson hops aboard the SmartLess catamaran as we sail into a sea of laughs and journey through history. From Craig’s early days teaching K-8 while practicing stand-up on his students, to calling Sean’s Mom’s house for commercial audition advice, it’s a Hollywood education on the half-shell. Slurp!
#91
Apr 11, 2022 · 1 hr 5 min
"Michael Lewis"
We’re an island of misfit toys with big-brained Michael Lewis (author of books such as Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game and The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine). Michael teaches us how different objects drift at sea, Jason pitches him a book idea, Sean learns the importance of the left tackle, and Will reveals something, um, very private. Welcome to SmartLess.
#90
Apr 4, 2022 · 47 min
"Jon Hamm"
The guys go full-Yamaha this week with avid golfer, Jon Hamm. It’s mad, man.
#89
Mar 28, 2022 · 55 min
"David Spade"
On this diamond of an episode, ace comedian David Spade shuffles on in. Our hearts are captured as we get royally flushed, and you bet your bottom dollar that Sean reveals his alternate identity as the Seafood King. At the end of the day, let’s just get one thing straight: with us jokers, it’s all fun and gaming here at SmartLess.
#88
Mar 21, 2022 · 54 min
"Thom Yorke & Jonny Greenwood"
This week’s smart-plate special: Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood from that tiny band Radiohead. Bon appétit.
#87
Mar 14, 2022 · 52 min
"Cate Blanchett"
We roll up our sleeves and get down to business with none other than Cate Blanchett. She reveals her aspirations to make cheese, Sean fans-out on Lord of the Rings, Will explains his rich history in lowered expectations, and Jason explores his elasticity challenges. Pass the honey butter; it’s SmartLess.
#86
Mar 7, 2022 · 1 hr 2 min
"Paul Thomas Anderson"
Italian candy expert, amateur filmmaker (and recipient of 11 Academy Awards) Paul Thomas Anderson joins us this week to dig into the businesstry and take a bite outta’ life. Motto panukeiku! Hai?
#85
Feb 28, 2022 · 51 min
"Charlie Day"
Wrap yourself in cashmere and come sit by the fire with Mr. Charlie Day, who joins us this week to give career advice and acting tips. Jason learns about ‘voluntary additional school,’ Sean wails on the slide-whistle, and Will teases us with intimate details about his relationship with Forte. Welcome to SmartLess.
#84
Feb 21, 2022 · 44 min
“Courteney Cox”
The universe served up Ms. Courteney Cox this week for an education on steak sauce recipes, upgrading your home decor, and the secret to the bachelor’s gravy. And yes, Will finally puts a name on Courteney’s new punk band.
#83
Feb 14, 2022 · 1 hr 2 min
“Eddie Vedder”
A song comprised of quotes from this episode: Midnight shifts, foiling 3 feet off the water The waves are X amount of feet high This is breakfast You’re a beast, Irish earthling A cape that said Security I don’t think you know how much I like you
#82
Feb 7, 2022 · 47 min
“Adam McKay”
Jump into a bouncy castle full of hyenas and long-stemmed wine glasses with this week’s guest, Adam McKay. It’s SmartLess. It’s a podcast.
#81
Jan 31, 2022 · 53 min
"Johnny Knoxville"
Welcome to another episode of JackLess: PJ teaches us how to be brave, Jason gets a new operating system, Will shamelessly promotes, and Sean finally tells us about Tiger In The Grass. Heeeeere’s Johnny! (Knoxville).
#80
Jan 24, 2022 · 49 min
“Michael Moore”
It’s time for a Canadian strip-search this week: we have Michael Moore on the pod. And when it comes to this episode description, clearly less is Moore.
#79
Jan 17, 2022 · 59 min
“David Byrne”
We’re SmartLess, so things Stopped Making Sense a while ago… but it’s David Byrne, people!
#78
Jan 10, 2022 · 55 min
"Kathryn Hahn"
First we cross Jordan then head to Serbia and Greece with the ultra-talented Kathryn Hahn. Kathryn makes us giggle uncontrollably, Will critiques Jason’s personality, and Sean asks an award-winning question in another sizzling episode of Psalm-artless.
#77
Jan 3, 2022 · 53 min
“Barry Sonnenfeld”
Barry Sonnenfeld, call your mother! The game-changing Director and Cinematographer joins us this week to teach us the rules: don’t have surgery on your knee, talk faster, and never pan – always track.
#76
Dec 27, 2021 · 50 min
"Woody Harrelson"
We dive into trash bags with Woody Harrelson, who comes to us live from Winnipeg. We explore Woody’s life and career, we get our first ‘random listener’ question, and Will discusses that time he couldn’t find the mousse. See you at LAX!
#75
Dec 20, 2021 · 53 min
"Will Forte"
In the words of Will Forte, "It's almost too much for your eyes and ears to handle."

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