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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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#255
May 26, 2025 · 40 min
"Shane Gillis"
Pad up your funny bones; it’s Shane Gillis. The ham gene, war history, workouts vs. naps, and serious movies with serious actors. There’s nothin’ lake about it… on another tickling episode of SmartLess.
#254
May 19, 2025 · 57 min
"David Leitch"
Fill up your airbag and lather yourself in fire-gel, it’s David Leitch. We discuss the literal and figurative pratfalls of the industry— cherry picking, Culver City for Tokyo, and of course: pickleball injuries. Preparation plus opportunity equals miracles, Sister… on an all-new SmartLess.
May 15, 2025 · 44 min
"RE-RELEASE: Tina Fey"
What can we say about the lovely Tina Fey? The talented actor, writer, creator and producer is granted 1-hour of time from her parole officer / daughter to blast out a quick pod with her GPS ankle-bracelet triangulated by 3 cell towers. It's explosive, it's magical, and it Juliennes fries. This episode was originally released on 5/10/2021.
#253
May 12, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
"Pete Buttigieg"
Snap a flare off - it’s Mr. Pete Buttigieg. We talk trucks, fish, the WWE, rush-delivery marriage, and a cottage industry of custom homemade nail polish. What time did you eat your first M&M today? It’s an all-new SmartLess.
#252
May 5, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
"Pam Abdy & Mike De Luca"
We are joined by Pam Abdy and Mike De Luca (Co-Chairs and CEOs of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group) from not one, but two offices. Air travel protocols, a big dark room with a bunch of strangers, and the state of the union. Come get some little tiny bites… of comedy? It’s an all-new SmartLess.
Apr 29, 2025 · 9 min
INTRODUCING: Staying Alive with Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally
Welcome to Staying Alive, a new comedic health and wellness podcast from Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally, two comedians, best friends, and hosts of TV’s 101 Places To Party Before You Die. These two love to get wild, but they’ve also hit their 40s, and they’re realizing if they don’t get some balance in their lives they won’t be alive long enough to visit the other 93 places. On this show they’ll be talking to expert guests and funny friends about the little or the big things they do to…STAY ALIVE. St
#251
Apr 28, 2025 · 49 min
"Paul Rudd"
Pull out your ham glazing kit, it’s Paul Rudd. Forensics, a death in the audience, and the best WiFi in town. Are they hocks? They can be. It’s an all-new SmartLess.
#250
Apr 21, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
"Amy Poehler"
Well, well, well… it’s Amy Poehler. How did you start in comedy? Do you like TV and Movies? Let’s bundle it. Benvenuti… al duecentocinquantesimo.
Apr 17, 2025 · 22 min
SmartLess Presents ClueLess! 145 - Do Not Pass Go! (w/ Scotty Icenogle)
On this special Monopoly-themed episode of ClueLess, host Elliott Kalan and constant contestant Sean Hayes invite Sean’s husband Scotty Icenogle to play a new game where the instructions are very simple: Do Not Pass Go! Elliott will give a series of clues, and every answer ends in the letters G-O. The questions increase in difficulty, leading to a MegaClue round where they are worth five points each! Subscribe to ClueLess HERE. New episodes every Monday and Thursday. Puzzles in this episod
#249
Apr 14, 2025 · 58 min
"Jeff Goldblum"
Unhinge your jaw, it’s Jeff Goldblum. Jazz, urgency, true happiness, and ducks going to Moscow. Leave your kids with their helper, they’re good people. It’s a podcast; it’s called SmartLess.
Apr 10, 2025 · 46 min
"RE-RELEASE: Neil deGrasse Tyson"
The guys are surprised by renowned astrophysicist, planetary scientist and author, Neil deGrasse Tyson. Neil teaches the guys about the wonders of the universe, the concept of infinity, the power of mind-blowing inspiration, and even his own potential parallel universe. Gravity and Levity all at once. This episode was originally released on 7/27/2020.
Apr 8, 2025 · 4 min
Conan O’Brien Wants Jason Bateman to Be His Friend
Jason recently joined Conan on his podcast “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” to talk about everything from the intense pressures of child acting to the iconic actor who wanted to play him in the "Arrested Development" movie. Listen to the full conversation between Jason and Conan on “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” wherever you get your podcasts.
#248
Apr 7, 2025 · 54 min
"Maria Shriver"
It’s the first day of your friendship… with Maria Shriver. Topics include: airline food, emotional sobriety, throwing and going, how to stay engaged and not be mean, and Sean offers to explain what a podcast is. Bring-your-own-hamburger, we’ll do a din. It’s an all-new SmartLess.
#247
Mar 31, 2025 · 47 min
"Elton John & Brandi Carlile"
We surely do believe in angels— it’s Elton John & Brandi Carlile. Teleprompters in therapy, Joni’s living room, and the 250-pound mushroom. No more kissing; it’s an all-new SmartLess.
#246
Mar 24, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
"John Lithgow"
Every once in a while we class it up over here: John Lithgow. Acting by osmosis, figuring out the funny, a wizard dog, and a witch with a pizza. Excuse me sir, is this your ID? It’s an all-new SmartLess.
Mar 20, 2025 · 15 min
SmartLess Presents ClueLess! 137 - Word Workout (w/ Jeff Max)
On this episode of ClueLess, host Elliott Kalan and constant contestant Sean Hayes invite Sean’s good friend Jeff Max to hit the gym for Word Workout! Each of the words we give you wants to slim down by one letter, and the remaining letters can be rearranged to answer the given clue. Keep track of all discarded letters to defeat the MegaClue! Subscribe to ClueLess HERE. New episodes every Monday and Thursday. Puzzles in this episode are by Josh Richmond. Script by Elliott Kalan. Music and
#245
Mar 17, 2025 · 54 min
"Adam Scott"
Oh My Goodness: it’s Adam Scott. Black-out curtains, a ’68 Rambler, homonymous encounters, and “what is it about your wife that drives you crazy?” Sleep with your eyes open… on an all-new SmartLess. Bellissima!
Mar 13, 2025 · 56 min
"RE-RELEASE: 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. This episode was originally released on 5/16/2022.
#244
Mar 10, 2025 · 59 min
"Millie Bobby Brown"
Everyone’s turning 21 this week with Millie Bobby Brown. Accentgate, a cautionary tale, exposed bacteria ports, and Dads. Coyotes are terrified of donkeys… on an all-new SmartLess.
#243
Mar 3, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
"Jelly Roll"
Mama didn’t raise no fool this week, folks; it’s Jelly Roll. Incarceration, the need to write music, and the Nobody Cries Alone Policy. Put on your shower-shoes and go for the heat package… it’s an all-new SmartLess.

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