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SmartLess

"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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Update frequency
every 5 days
Average duration
53 minutes
Episodes
303
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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"Jon Favreau"

"So a bounty hunter walks into a bar..." Jump into the ring with none other than Mr. Jon Favreau. We're fixin' for a species reveal, meticulous concentration, and the big balloon, so have your Mrs. B…

01:16:15  |   Mon 20 Mar 2023

"Al Michaels"

In the words of Al Michaels, “please God, when I open my mouth, let air come out.” Join us for some punchball, stickball, Ringolevio, stoop ball, and motorcycles on ice. It’s the game of life, and it…

01:08:34  |   Mon 13 Mar 2023

"Natasha Lyonne"

Gather ‘round for some storytelling with this week’s guest, Natasha Lyonne. The flock flies us through ATM shenanigans, toasties & flat whites, and bus-fulls of bozos. Read between the texts - it’s S…

01:03:12  |   Mon 06 Mar 2023

"Brendan Fraser"

Weaze the juice…it’s Brendan Fraser. Items you’ll need for this ep: a punch card, a video magnetofon, prison WIFI, pork and beans, and a hidden Yorkshire Terrier. Safety first; it’s SmartLess.


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00:55:48  |   Mon 27 Feb 2023

"Billy Crudup"

This week let’s suit-up with Billy Crudup! We all sit down and indulge in some ‘Classic Crudup,’ like priceless voiceover campaigns, 800 numbers, and timeshares on the moon. After all, to quote the g…

01:01:15  |   Mon 20 Feb 2023

"Eugene Levy"

Find an excuse to cancel dinner and let’s take a journey through the brain of the great Eugene Levy. We talk comedy, we talk travel, and we all get a timeshare in Goodwood… amongst other things. Join…

00:46:30  |   Mon 13 Feb 2023

"Tracee Ellis Ross"

Put on your uniform and get your wiggles out: it’s Tracee Ellis Ross. We sit down and explore a cappella panic, crying in the mirror, and a village of unicorns. So organize your closet, it’s time for…

00:47:22  |   Mon 06 Feb 2023

"Dana Carvey"

We go on a hike with the incredible Dana Carvey. This week we’re plonkin’, we’re chuggin’ vitamins, and we’re explorin’ free market capitalism, a.k.a. 900 types of cereal. Come tickle your ribs with …

01:01:13  |   Mon 30 Jan 2023

"Bono"

We needed a lead vocalist, so we got Bono. Come join us for breaking-news, the similarities between Ireland and Jamaica, the difference between EQ and IQ, and, um… World of Warcraft. Tune your dials,…

01:06:58  |   Mon 23 Jan 2023

"Steven Spielberg"

Let’s all go to the movies… with Steven Spielberg. We fall in love with Doctor Zhivago, indulge in some tainted lamb, and build a lucky sand castle. In the words of Steven Spielberg, “I have to tell …

01:05:23  |   Mon 16 Jan 2023

"John Krasinski"

We spend a fortnight in the future with our dear friend, John Krasinski. Baby weight record-holder a.k.a. ‘Kras’ schools us on Call Of Duty, Sean auditions for an Esurance ad, and we all get burritos…

00:53:30  |   Mon 09 Jan 2023

"Alejandro Iñárritu"

We suspend reality with the one and only Alejandro Iñárritu, discussing bear attacks, finger dexterity exercises, and a little bit about filmmaking. In the words of Alejandro, “turn off your co-pilot…

00:44:12  |   Mon 02 Jan 2023

"Edward Norton"

History major Edward Norton swims with the pod this week, uncovering rare treasures like a Portillo’s private plane, Asian long-horned beetles, a wonky browser, and a wet Marlon Brando. But at the en…

00:58:02  |   Mon 26 Dec 2022

"James Cameron"

It’s raining Skittles this week, as the ultra-cool James Cameron shows us how to swim. We dive into the abyss of invented reality… a world of deep sea chicken, where Roombas order Chinese food, and y…

00:59:50  |   Mon 19 Dec 2022

"Emily Blunt"

We find our Quiet Place with the wonderfully charming Emily Blunt. Will auditions for Friends, Emily pronounces “Arnold Palmer” with precision, and Sean makes a classic cheesecake. Grab a fresh bowl …

01:00:37  |   Mon 12 Dec 2022

"Sigourney Weaver"

The illustrious Sigourney Weaver trains us to breathe underwater, look into camera, and make chocolates for agents. “Get off my mountain!” It’s another rib-tickling episode of SmartLess.

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00:51:11  |   Mon 05 Dec 2022

"Rian Johnson"

Pull those Knives Out and lay some Brick: it’s writer/director Rian Johnson. We discuss ‘making movies with a bunch of friends,’ and a hairy Yul Brynner. Plus, anonymous caller “Scotty” chimes in wit…

00:47:48  |   Mon 28 Nov 2022

"Kumail Nanjiani"

This week we host the illustrious Kumail Nanjiani to discuss weight gain tips, the definition of a real man, and a snake fighting a mongoose. “Happy birthday, thank you very much!”

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00:45:07  |   Mon 21 Nov 2022

"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.

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00:55:45  |   Mon 14 Nov 2022

"Wayne Gretzky"

You’re gonna give a puck about this week’s guest, Mr. Wayne Gretzky. We sit down with The Great One to talk figure skating, golf tips, and Chex Mix. Pass the biscuit because this one's a barnburner; …

01:03:36  |   Mon 07 Nov 2022
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