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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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#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."
#74
Dec 13, 2021 · 45 min
"Jimmy Fallon"
The host with the most Mr. Jimmy Fallon teleports to us from NYC. Jimmy takes over Lorne's office, he describes his new show about jellies, and teaches us how to use a backpack guitar on a treadmill. It's provocative, it's ruggedly handsome, it's another episode of SmartLess.
#73
Dec 6, 2021 · 53 min
"Sandra Bullock"
Sandra Bullock speeds over for this week’s episode. Sandra teaches us German, Jason probes her on charcuterie, Will auditions for her new marketing campaign, and Sean sings opera. Welcome to Smartless.
#72
Nov 29, 2021 · 1 hr 1 min
"Dave Grohl"
The pod’s like a house of mud-wrestlers this week when Dave Grohl rolls on through. We learn how to live on corn dogs, we discover there’s another Tracy out there… and we walk away with a BB gun, a Nintendo, and a new tattoo. Welcome to another grungy episode of SmartLess.
#71
Nov 22, 2021 · 54 min
"Halle Berry"
We are surprised this week by the amazingly talented Halle Berry. Actor, director, activist, and mother, Halle joins us to discuss her directing debut, her work on Senate Bill 606, and clears up Sean’s confusion between her and the uber popular Olallieberry pie. Just watch your shoulders when grabbing those Nilla wafers, folks, and always use a pillow barricade.
#70
Nov 15, 2021 · 1 hr 5 min
“Dr. Vivek Murthy”
This week we welcome our nation’s doctor, The United States Surgeon General. Dr. Murthy blesses us with his wisdom across light topics of discussion, like mental health, love, well-being, sleep hygiene, and positive relationships with others… not to mention finally advising Will on a proper salad/workout schedule. Take one of these and call us in the morning.
#69
Nov 8, 2021 · 54 min
"Jerry Seinfeld"
Aspiring Little League coach Jerry Seinfeld joins us this week to talk about the History of the Pop-Tart and the power of “No, thank you.” So splash some water on your face and let’s individuate together… on another enthralling episode of SmartLess.
#68
Nov 1, 2021 · 1 hr 4 min
"Tom Hanks"
We are very T.Hankful this week, with surprise guest Tom Hanks. Tom renames the show “HelpLess,” Sean practices his critically-recognized hosting prowess, and we begin the development process on Tom’s next two blockbuster TikTok films. There’s no crying in podcasts!
#67
Oct 25, 2021 · 55 min
"Joe Buck"
We go Buck wild with strong-shouldered sports commentator Joe Buck. From dads to daddy issues and hair transplants to high-intensity potty breaks, we run the gamut with this vocal hero. Plus Will comes up with Joe's new catchphrase!
#66
Oct 18, 2021 · 47 min
"Chelsea Handler"
Handler!? You hardly even knew 'er! But now you're gonna, on a wild ride through pinky rings, $2000 cab rides, and nasal swabs on first dates... with none other than Chelsea Handler. Can you even handler it!?
#65
Oct 11, 2021 · 44 min
"David Remnick"
Why is David Remnick always so cold? He’s surrounded by drafts. Editor of The New Yorker and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer David Remnick joins us this week to discuss penne pasta, drunk tweeting, feeding the recycling bin, and Leonard Cohen. Theres some other good stuff in their two also, its’
#64
Oct 4, 2021 · 48 min
"Jeff Daniels"
This wonderful week brings us thespian-extraordinaire Jeff Daniels. We deep-dive on craft, hear about collaborators from Sorkin to Cagney to Forman, and the essential power of flop sweat. But at the end of the day, it’s all about whatever gets us on the 10/405 interchange quickest. When life gives you Monday, dip it in glitter and make it sparkle all week.
#63
Sep 27, 2021 · 51 min
"Jon Stewart"
Day bartender and Egyptian silk connoisseur Jon Stewart joins us for a chat. Comedian, writer, director, and television host, Jon shares so much with us, from the invention of the combustion engine to MC Hammer quotes. This is a man who knows how to think, knows how to talk, and knows his Judge Judy. Plus, Sean gets put in the penalty box!... on another arousing episode of SmartLess.

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