SmartLess

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. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Episodes

March 24, 2025 61 mins

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. 

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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!

 

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March 17, 2025 54 mins

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!

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March 13, 2025 56 mins

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.

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March 10, 2025 59 mins

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.

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March 3, 2025 64 mins

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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February 24, 2025 55 mins

It’s a point of contention already… with our guest Bill Burr. A soliloquy, much needed advice to plumbers, and underground hockey conspiracy theories. Does your dog need Prozac, or do you? It’s an all-new SmartLess.

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February 17, 2025 58 mins

Grab your power converters, it’s our national treasure, Mr. Mark Hamill. Spices in space, body-part autographs, time machines, and Scotty’s first pod. Revert to your 9 year-old nerd self… it’s an all-new SmartWars.

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February 13, 2025 62 mins

His name is Ricky Gervais. He likes a crisp IPA, a ripe international spy thriller, and he also happens to care deeply about humanity. Welcome to another wild & crazy episode of SmartLess.

This episode was originally released on 12/7/2020.

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February 10, 2025 52 mins

Open the Windows, let’s be BASIC, but don’t XP your pants… it’s the one and only Bill Gates. Pointing, clicking, The Golden Rule, and the dangers of peanut brittle. You have violated the pun law— it’s an all-new SmartLess.

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February 3, 2025 62 mins

We're having tea with the dames in heaven: it's Ariana Grande. Moon masks, singing on the treadmill, a wicked slumber, and an insane journey with music. Knock knock, is everyone ok? It’s an all-new SmartLess.

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January 27, 2025 54 mins

Now there’s a nice fella; it’s Jesse Eisenberg. We talk ‘businesstry’ and beyond: the secret to slapping, magic, anthropology, social networks, and Jimmy Kimmel’s acting. Clip on your hairpiece... it’s an all-new SmartLess.

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January 20, 2025 62 mins

Ladies and gents, it’s our pal Tig Notaro. Party bits, dabbling for decades, a lesbian flying a helicopter, and a dream come true. Pop on your eagle jacket and hop in your Zamboni; it’s an all-new SmartLess.

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January 13, 2025 58 mins

Put down the sugar– we have the wonderful Peter Berg. A rash, a seething ball of confusion and rage, and a love for the game. Happy New Year, Listener. It’s an all-new SmartLess.

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January 9, 2025 56 mins

Gather ‘round listener, it’s Selena Gomez! We talk Craigslist, a hot Barney, and blissful ignorance. Practice your mirror-face; it’s an all-new SmartLess.

This episode was originally released on 1/8/2024.

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January 6, 2025 62 mins

Mr. Jason Blum finally attains the golden chalice. A babbling brook, a flash of brilliance, and a commercial/residential electrician. “You can swallow saliva, you know. It’s built for that.” Welcome to SmartLess.

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December 30, 2024 61 mins

Come fly away with us, it’s Luis Elizondo – former Director of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program. Tin foil hats, muddy bootprints, and “we are the coyote.” The goal of the head is to be round; it’s an all-new SmartLess.

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December 25, 2024 14 mins

It's a holiday miracle! We love you, listener.

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December 23, 2024 60 mins

Let it cascade; it’s Kieran Culkin. Acting, not-acting, Jazz, meat, and no hobbies. All this could be yours. Welcome to SmartLess.

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December 16, 2024 62 mins

Life is in session right now, with Denis Villeneuve. Twilight anesthesia, addiction to power, teenage dreams… and Paddles still makes it to dinner. We are not a medical podcast; it’s an all-new SmartLess.

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