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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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Nov 6, 2025 · 34 min
INTRODUCING: I Need You Guys with Gabe Liedman, Jenny Slate and Max Silvestri (w/ Sean Hayes)
Sean Hayes (from SmartLess, one of our podcast dads) is here! We get into Gleem toothpaste commercials and weird 1-800 hotlines, and give Jenny advice on a meme featuring her getting some seriously unwanted attention. Plus: hear Gabe and Max try out their Delco accents. You can call us with your etiquette question and leave a voicemail at 949-441-1231, or email us at ineedyouguysshow@gmail.com! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @ineedyouguysshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch full v
#278
Nov 3, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
"David Duchovny"
Ok with the pretzels; it’s David Duchovny. A ship of fools, Dads’ novels, making music, and finalllllly teaching Jason how to read. “I mean, dishwashing liquid is pretty good.” …on an all-new SmartLess.
#277
Oct 27, 2025 · 59 min
"Oscar Isaac"
Get your claws out: it’s Oscar Isaac. Memory, dance belts, Travis picking, and the buddy system. The river doesn’t dam itself… on an all-new SmartLess.
#276
Oct 20, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
"Edgar Wright"
Get the motion-sensors on in here: it’s Edgar Wright. Free ice cream, the dregs of humanity, and a fistful of fingers. Turn on your joke-delivery machine… it’s time for an all-new SmartLess.
#275
Oct 13, 2025 · 59 min
"Julia Roberts"
This week it’s one of the greats: Julia Roberts. Selling shoes, love letters, a weatherman on Donahue, and the mystery elves that are insurance. “Abandonment can be funny!” …on an all-new SmartLess.
Oct 9, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
"RE-RELEASE: 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? This episode was originally released on 3/7/2022.
#274
Oct 6, 2025 · 55 min
"Kirsten Dunst"
Wake up with the TV on; it’s Kirsten Dunst. Cheer squad, burger talk, dream work, cake campaigns, and a sign that says “Smile, It’s Showtime.” Make sure to clean the CPAP machine in between… on an all-new SmartLess.
#273
Sep 29, 2025 · 56 min
"Michelle Pfeiffer"
Fill the lighter with butane, it’s Michelle Pfeiffer. Honeywagon territory, mildewy screenplays, the trauma of stenography, and cutting Al’s finger. Welcome to the final episode [until next week]... of an all-new SmartLess.
#272
Sep 22, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
"Lionel Richie"
If you can believe drummers and motorcycles: it’s Lionel Richie. 12 notes, sleep outs, God’s words, and winning Wimbledon. Fungus is among us… on an all-new SmartLess.
Sep 16, 2025 · 9 min
INTRODUCING: We Need A Fourth with Brian Baumgartner, Cooper Manning and Kenny Mayne
Smartless Podfather Will Arnett interviews Brian Baumgartner, Cooper Manning and Kenny Mayne, the hosts of Smartless Media's new comedy golf podcast We Need a Fourth. Together, they break down their love of golf, their lack of interest in yoga, and a freak injury to Chris Pratt. We Need A Fourth premiered September 15 with guests Eli Manning and Jason Bateman. New episodes are out every Monday. Listen and subscribe, wherever you get your podcasts. From Smartless Media and SiriusXM.
#271
Sep 15, 2025 · 52 min
"Kate McKinnon"
Folks are doing carpentry— it’s the dulcet tones of Kate McKinnon! ASMR, traffic, chicken juice, and Natalie’s mother’s costume jewelry. This is chaos. Welcome to SmartLess.
Sep 11, 2025 · 54 min
"RE-RELEASE: 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! This episode was originally released on 8/1/2022.
#270
Sep 8, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
"Mel Robbins"
Mel Robbins joins our friend group as we count 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. A Gabor latte, what’s really under the soda can in the green room trash bin, and did they pick up incidentals? This is you motivated, on an all-new SmartLess.
#269
Sep 1, 2025 · 57 min
"Steve Buscemi"
We’re hanging out with Steve Buscemi. The Material, how to come through doors, actor/director catnip, and yoga on the weekends. Wasa, bee? It’s SmartLess.
#268
Aug 25, 2025 · 57 min
"Olivia Colman"
Congratulations, you won: it’s Olivia Colman. A timely pat on the back, getting slightly better at saying no, and “nice to meet you” (and then you have a sex scene). How very dare you! It’s an all-new SmartLess.
#267
Aug 18, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
"James Gunn"
It’s fun with the words… with James Gunn. Super subjects like a Kevin with a hard C, the super-package, and sensitivity as a superpower. Keep your eyes off my plums, man; it’s an all-new SmartLess.
Aug 14, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
"RE-RELEASE: 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. This episode was originally released on 5/2/2022.
#266
Aug 11, 2025 · 1 hr
"Jason Momoa"
Put your hands on yourself, it’s Jason Momoa– making his pod-debut. Hot topics across the board on this one, like cute boy haircuts, facial creams and lotions, dollar drinks on Thursdays, and other little things like near death experiences. He’ll reach through [your audio device] and grab you… on an all-new SmartLess.
#265
Aug 4, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
"Marc Maron"
Zip your hair on, it’s Marc Maron. The dark side of luxury problems, exciting medical stories, and the gift of yet another microphone. Get duct taped into position, it’s an all-new SmartLess.
Jul 31, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
“John Mayer LIVE”
Open up your fortune cookie, it’s John Mayer- LIVE from Los Angeles. Give ‘em the pickle, UTI jokes, and giving Yes-And a run for its money. Welcome to our marriage, it’s an all-new SmartLess… LIVE!

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