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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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#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!
#264
Jul 28, 2025 · 54 min
"Julia Garner"
Are you still off sugar? It’s our friend Julia Garner. Witch energy, Waymo advocacy, pretending to be good at stuff, and feeling uncomfortable to feel comfortable. Failure is a friend of the clown… on an all-new SmartLess.
#263
Jul 21, 2025 · 1 hr
"Anthony Mackie"
This week— Mr. Anthony Mackie joins us to discuss little upgrades, crazier crafty, and making a friend of pilates. A couple’a nice seats for a premiere would be great… It’s an all-new SmartLess.
Jul 16, 2025 · 5 min
INTRODUCING: Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa (w/ Colman Domingo)
Colman Domingo joins Kelly Ripa on her podcast “Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa” to talk about everything from the unbelievably romantic way he met his now husband to his full circle moment with Oprah. It's unfiltered, often unhinged... Listen to the full conversation between Kelly and Colman on “Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa” wherever you get your podcasts or by visiting https://link.podtrac.com/colman
#262
Jul 14, 2025 · 56 min
"Graydon Carter"
Don’t curse - it’s Graydon Carter. Soft Power, subtitles, and a cat teaching itself to read. Meta much? We’re offending somebody. It’s an all-new SmartLess.
Jul 10, 2025 · 55 min
"RE-RELEASE: 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. This episode was originally released on 11/14/2022.
#261
Jul 7, 2025 · 46 min
"Nicholas Hoult"
Don’t shave your head off! It’s Nicholas Hoult. Doing good work, creating special things, and chasing fame and money like a rabid animal. Your heart is a business… on an all-new SmartLess.
#260
Jun 30, 2025 · 55 min
"Taron Egerton"
Be sure to shower with extra shampoo; we have Taron Egerton in the house this week. The land of plenty, the middle of nowhere, and how everyone’s home is their home. “You’re learning guys, you’re learning…” on an all-new SmartLess.
#259
Jun 23, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
"Stephen Graham"
Grab your extra-icy Arnold Palmer… it’s Mr. Stephen Graham. Topics may include: Scouse, scavenger hunts, parachute pants, and the risk of pretension. So load up your Dopp kit, and as always, thank you for flying the friendly skies with Air SmartLess.
#258
Jun 16, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
"RZA"
Enter the 36 Chambers but grab your dash candle en route; it’s none other than The RZA. Wu Tang slang, the tongue as the sword, the first NFT, and the game of chess. Laughs rule everything around me, stream in the funny, hollers that fulfill, y’all… on an all-new SmartLess.
Jun 12, 2025 · 35 min
"RE-RELEASE: Sarah Silverman"
The pod gets electric when surprise guest Sarah Silverman flies in to shock the guys with her charm, sass, and funny-bone. A stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and host of The Sarah Silverman Podcast, Sarah gets down and dirty with the guys, and Will gets a rapid Covid test. This episode was originally released on 11/30/2020.
#257
Jun 9, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
"Gordon Ramsay"
Put your blindfold on, one teaspoon at a time: it’s Gordon Ramsay. Meat and 2 veg, a Trojan mouse, and the soup of the month. Bon appétit dans un tout nouvel épisode de SmartLess.
#256
Jun 2, 2025 · 56 min
"Parker Posey"
Grow out your summer cut, it’s our steward of the land: Ms. Parker Posey. Storymaking, mime skills, that liminal space, and a little butterfly outside. The laugh is the indicator that we got it… it’s an all-new SmartLess.

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