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SmartLess
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... more

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Episodes

SmartLess Presents ClueLess! 101 - It’s A Numbers Game

On the debut episode of ClueLess, host Elliott Kalan and constant contestant Sean Hayes welcome Sean’s SmartLess pals Will and... more

18 Nov 2024 · 15 minutes
"Hugh Grant"

This week, Hugh Grant joins us pre-coffee and commando. Diplomacy, an evil Champagne Baron, the Shanks, Greed & Laziness, and... more

18 Nov 2024 · 58 minutes
"RE-RELEASE: Don Cheadle"

Watch out, folks— it’s Don Cheadle, a.k.a. “Donchalant.” What is Jazz? Did Don have a good slumber last night? Get... more

14 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
"Jude Law"

Hey Jude… Law. Make room for a new best friend this week, as we have a run in with the... more

11 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
"Alicia Keys"

Listener, if you please: it’s Alicia Keys. Stride piano, a concrete jungle, the audacity to write a song, a double... more

04 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
"Keri Russell"

We chop some pillows with one of our favorite humans: Ms. Keri Russell. M is for Monday, The Mickey Mouse... more

28 Oct 2024 · 56 minutes
Bad Dates Season 2 with Joel Kim Booster!

Introducing the new host of Bad Dates, Joel Kim Booster! Each week, Joel's funniest friends will share their stories of... more

23 Oct 2024 · 7 minutes
"Governor Tim Walz"

This week: the incredible Governor Tim Walz, candidate for Vice President of the USA. We run the gamut with the... more

21 Oct 2024 · 52 minutes
"Sacha Baron Cohen"

Get a haircut; it’s Sacha Baron Cohen. Feeding sharks, clown school, Section 230, and a bomb-proof amplifier. What do you... more

14 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
YOUR NEW FAVORITE SOCCER SHOW: GoalLess with Russell Howard and Chris Wittyngham

GoalLess is a podcast that highlights the passion, personalities, and pitch drama that make soccer beautiful... and hilarious. Hosted by... more

09 Oct 2024 · 6 minutes
"Gillian Anderson"

On this week’s episode of Farm Camp: Gillian Anderson! Chicago, computers, industrial films, pornography, and evolution. Do you believe in... more

07 Oct 2024 · 49 minutes
"Laura Linney"

It’s our bestie Laura Linney, here to collab on a brand new t-shirt idea. We discuss a cleaned-up chicken coop,... more

30 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson Talk to Will Arnett About Imposter Syndrome

Will joined Ted and Woody on their new podcast “Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson... more

25 Sep 2024 · 4 minutes
"James McAvoy"

Let us introduce you to our newest friend Jimmy Flau, a.k.a. James McAvoy. Come along for the orange of... more

23 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
"Howard Stern"

Our white whale Mr. Howard Stern joins us LIVE in The Hamptons. An amuse-bouche, a sit-down-Jimmy, two glass eyes, and... more

16 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
"Ted Danson"

No stranger to having a laugh: Mr. Ted Danson joins us for chili… and the silliness of men. Psoriasis commercials,... more

09 Sep 2024 · 1 hour,
"Michael Keaton"

"Forget about that whole authentic thing," it’s Michael Keaton. The practicality of a Ferrari, puppets, good fortune, and an obscure... more

02 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
"Jared Leto"

This week: Jared Leto’s first podcast. We free dive into the unknown, exploring fundamentals like brotherhood, the great caves, a... more

26 Aug 2024 · 57 minutes
"Rashida Jones"

Rashida Jones joins us this week, donning her dad’s pink headphones. Agenda items include: the massage bus, a tanning booth,... more

19 Aug 2024 · 50 minutes
"Nikki Glaser"

It’s Nikki Glaser and she’s here to stay. Roasts, recycled jokes, existential dread, anonymity, goal lists, and Dave Matthews. “Did... more

12 Aug 2024 · 50 minutes
"Vince Vaughn"

This week: the guy behind the guy, Mr. Vince Vaughn. We deep-dive on a bevy of topics, from respecting the... more

05 Aug 2024 · 1 hour,
"Lisa Kudrow"

Biology major Lisa Kudrow is here to teach. We dive into the deep end: getting fired, getting fired-up, cluster headaches,... more

29 Jul 2024 · 51 minutes
"Mike Tirico"

It’s a miraco: we’ve got Mike Tirico, who opens up his gym bag and trains us on the sport of... more

22 Jul 2024 · 57 minutes
"Nate Bargatze"

Untuck your button-down; it’s Nate Bargatze. We discover the wonders of Magic, the Easter Bunny, a KFC-catered family reunion, and... more

15 Jul 2024 · 54 minutes
"Henry Winkler"

It’s the great Henry Winkler! A leaf-blower, chocolate jewelry, the Limbo for self-esteem, the FBI, and being a complete human... more

08 Jul 2024 · 57 minutes
"Andy Samberg"

This week we teleport Andy Samberg from his massage parlor. A name-change, one ‘song-thing,’ kids having kids, and the Rashomon... more

01 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
"Jeremy Renner"

It’s another birthday in a Ferrari with Mr. Jeremy Renner. Theoretical studies include: chutzpah, surrender, divine intervention, and the perfect... more

24 Jun 2024 · 57 minutes
"John Williams"

Let’s get this poddy started with the incomparable John Williams. We get fortissimo with the great maestro, from escape velocity... more

17 Jun 2024 · 52 minutes
"Daisy Ridley"

We’re plonked in the Black Sea with the lovely Daisy Ridley. A cheeky pint, a modest Olympian, and an airport... more

10 Jun 2024 · 55 minutes
"John Goodman"

Our good man John Goodman joins us this week to explore human feelings, sexy indifference, and, of course, dinner theater.... more

03 Jun 2024 · 46 minutes
"Trevor Noah"

Hop on your underwater moped, because Trevor Noah joins us this week to talk about thread count, a pocket of... more

27 May 2024 · 1 hour, 1 minute
"David Beckham"

Grab your tights and ballet shoes; we’ve got David Beckham! Teamwork, Ownership, Family… and the difference between football, soccer, and... more

20 May 2024 · 57 minutes
"Sarah Paulson"

This week we fly-in the amazing Sarah Paulson, with whom we explore and examine the nooks and crannies of an... more

13 May 2024 · 55 minutes
"Steve Martin & Martin Short"

Double the power, double the math; for our 200th episode, it’s double-trouble with Steve Martin and Martin Short. The talk-show... more

06 May 2024 · 1 hour,
"3 Presidents"

On our first triple-guest podisode, we let our pal President Biden bring along two friends, Former Presidents Barack Obama and... more

29 Apr 2024 · 57 minutes
"Jon Bon Jovi"

This week we host Mr. John Francis Bongiovi Jr, also occasionally known as Jon Bon Jovi. The chicken or the... more

22 Apr 2024 · 54 minutes
"Larry David"

We go in the weeds with Larry David on critical items: dinner parties, romance novels, The Golden Rule, Halloween… and... more

15 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
"Don Cheadle"

Watch out, folks— it’s Don Cheadle, a.k.a. “Donchalant.” What is Jazz? Did Don have a good slumber last night? Get... more

08 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
"Kristen Stewart"

Take your beta blocker before chugging that milkshake: it’s Kristen Stewart. She dares to ask the question: “does anyone play... more

01 Apr 2024 · 56 minutes
"Jake Gyllenhaal"

Ladies and germs, it’s Jake Gyllenhaal. The great Count Jakeula talks to us about bicycle Brazilians, a combo Bar Mitzvah/Quinceañera,... more

25 Mar 2024 · 58 minutes
"John Oliver"

An unexamined life, a thirst for danger, and the Dalai Lama. In the words of John Oliver: “if I’ve got... more

18 Mar 2024 · 51 minutes
"Amy Schumer"

The talented and hilarious Amy Schumer joins us while color-coding her books. Some quick quests: peanut M&M’s, “the Process,” and... more

11 Mar 2024 · 56 minutes
"Josh Brolin"

It's our favorite JB: the one and only Josh Brolin. El Pollo Loco commercials, contrast, a celebrity death match, and... more

04 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
"Kelly Clarkson"

“No stranger to a giggle,” we welcome the lovely Kelly Clarkson. Small towns & big cities, the art of the... more

26 Feb 2024 · 52 minutes
"Natalie Portman"

Be Professional… it’s Natalie Portman! Pie n’ Burger, la langue française, and a signature required for delivery. Plug in your... more

19 Feb 2024 · 43 minutes
"Sam Rockwell"

We cut some rug with the one and only Sam Rockwell. Batwing Lubricant, Fast & Furious with the sound off,... more

12 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
"The Killers"

This week, we happily disturb the pre-show routines of Brandon Flowers and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. of The Killers. Let’s kill... more

05 Feb 2024 · 1 hour,
"Penelope Cruz"

Don’t hit snooze this morn; we’ve got Penelope Cruz on the horn! No free lunch, the light of Madrid in... more

29 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
"Mark Ruffalo"

Humble beginnings, motorcycle-hair, and a bean and cheese burrito cut in thirds. Welcome to Mark Ruffalo’s office… on an all-new... more

22 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
"Mike Birbiglia"

Come sleepwalk with us… it’s Mike Birbiglia! We chat all-things-funny; comedians who are too serious, intentional non-laughter, and crying at... more

15 Jan 2024 · 58 minutes
"Selena Gomez"

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

08 Jan 2024 · 56 minutes
"Adam Driver"

Guest what? It’s Adam Driver. A broken-down Lincoln Town Car, training on a busted sternum, and, well yeah, Sean gets... more

01 Jan 2024 · 1 hour,
"Arnold Schwarzenegger"

Put that cookie down, let off some steam, and get in the chopper. It’s Arnold Schwarzenegger.

25 Dec 2023 · 55 minutes
"Santa"

Unwrap yourself with this Clause for celebration, a SmartLess Christmas Bonus: SANTA!

24 Dec 2023 · 22 minutes
"Carey Mulligan"

This week: the unstoppable Carey Mulligan. Girls and boys, barfing in bed, imposter syndrome, and a surprise visit. Don’t get... more

18 Dec 2023 · 57 minutes
"Emma Stone"

Actor and web-designer Emma Stone joins us this week to discuss poignant topics like Albert Einstein, The Spice Girls, and... more

11 Dec 2023 · 55 minutes
"Ronan Farrow"

Pop-out your Invisalign, it’s time for tinned sardines with Ronan Farrow, yo. Absolute truths, wheat germ, crucibles of tabloid BS,... more

04 Dec 2023 · 58 minutes
"Taika Waititi"

Take it easy— we’ve got Taika Waititi. So toss your hot socks and be careful what you name your kids…... more

27 Nov 2023 · 55 minutes
"Stephen Curry"

It’s all-net this week: sleep secrets, tall guys, and maybe even a BLT on white bread. You need not worry…... more

20 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
"Michael Stipe"

It’s a Shiny-Happy-Podcast with R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe on the mic. Default veganism, relocation by earthquake, the confidence of youth, and... more

13 Nov 2023 · 55 minutes
"Marshawn Lynch"

Marshawn Lynch, ka-pow!  Beast Mode on the microphone  Justified haiku

06 Nov 2023 · 47 minutes
"John McEnroe"

This week: millionaire stringers, Father Clock, Pickleball, and a 10 pound bag of Chex Mix. Let’s lose it on the... more

30 Oct 2023 · 58 minutes
"Rachel Maddow"

Grab your CPAP… we’re state-side for a quinceañera with Rachel Maddow. Who’s using the haircut today? Cameos from Alan Dershowitz... more

23 Oct 2023 · 53 minutes
"Peyton Manning"

This week we give Peyton Manning the runaround on a tee time. Football vs. fútbol, sport vs. game, and a... more

16 Oct 2023 · 47 minutes
"Paul Simon"

Hello SmartLess, my old friend- we’ve come to talk with you again. We’ve got diamonds on the soles of our... more

09 Oct 2023 · 56 minutes
"Bill Simmons"

We go head-to-head with the wise and opinionated Bill Simmons (podcaster, sportswriter, cultural critic, founder of The RInger). And yes,... more

02 Oct 2023 · 58 minutes
"Lars Ulrich"

This week, it’s bread balls, zero-glide potential, protein shakes, and tofu… with tennis player turned rock legend, Lars Ulrich of... more

25 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
"Matthew McConaughey"

Matthew McConaughey: Take 2. We get the legend back on the pod for a second time… and this time, we... more

18 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
"Kara Swisher"

Relish this dish, an ep not to squish… espesh hackers, crackers, and phishers. Ladies and gents, it’s our guest Kara... more

11 Sep 2023 · 46 minutes
"Willem Dafoe"

Animal husbandry, Wisconsin, the craft of acting, and most importantly, the craft of being a good human being. Welcome to... more

04 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
“Jimmy Kimmel: LIVE in Los Angeles”

Night Nurse Jimmy Kimmel prepares our warm milk and rocks our 6-City-Tour to beddybyeeeeee, LIVE from Los Angeles. (Recorded Feb.... more

31 Aug 2023 · 1 hour,
"Jen Psaki"

Press room’s graceful guide,  Jen Psaki’s words, truth and tide,  Wisdom flows inside.  Welcome to an all-new-HaikuLess. This episode was recorded on July 11,... more

28 Aug 2023 · 53 minutes
"Kevin Hart: LIVE in Los Angeles"

We Hart LA… LIVE with Kevin Hart. (Recorded Feb. 12, 2022)

24 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
"Rose Byrne"

Stop and smell the Roses, but don’t get Byrne’t by the molten lava of sheer podcast excellence - we’ve got... more

21 Aug 2023 · 55 minutes
“Matt Damon (and Tracey!) LIVE in Madison”

This week Matt-is-on from Madison… Matt Damon, that is (with a quick visit from Tracey) comin’ atcha LIVE from Wisconsin.... more

17 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
"Jessica Chastain"

We’re serving up poached pears with sweet potato ice cream as we slow-roast with the great Jessica Chastain. So kick... more

14 Aug 2023 · 56 minutes
"Mark Cuban: LIVE in Chicago"

Mark Cuban sends us to business school, LIVE in Chicago. (Recorded on Feb 08, 2022)

10 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
"Paul Giamatti"

All’s well that end-swell with the illustrious Paul Giamatti. Moth protection, boxing tips, the Hummus Diet, and everything in-between (colonoscopies... more

07 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
"Andy Richter: LIVE in Chicago”

It’s hard to find a descriptor… for the delights of Andy Richter. (Recorded on February 08, 2022)

03 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
"Greta Gerwig"

Greta Gerwig joins us from atop a Fire Station on this scorching summer morn. We chat in-depth about the importance... more

31 Jul 2023 · 54 minutes
"AOC: LIVE in Brooklyn"

We sat down in Brooklyn with the lovely Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to talk Harry Potter, edible gummies, and Sean For President. (Recorded... more

27 Jul 2023 · 54 minutes
"Steven Soderbergh"

A shot, a line, a transition, an idea, a font, anything. It’s Bolivian spirit dealer and ‘the Taylor Swift of... more

24 Jul 2023 · 56 minutes
"David Letterman: LIVE in Brooklyn"

We went to Brooklyn and sat down with both David Letterman and his sidekick (The Beard) for a hell of... more

20 Jul 2023 · 59 minutes
"Danny McBride"

This week we’ve got the Mayor of Laughland coming to us live from Charleston: Mr. Danny McBride. We discuss vacation... more

17 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
"MIT Professor Max Tegmark: LIVE in Boston"

Find out more about mechanical cats doing Cats on Broadway… with our esteemed surprise guest: physicist, cosmologist, and machine-learning researcher... more

13 Jul 2023 · 47 minutes
"Tom Holland"

Happy 3rd Birthday, SmartLess! On another trip around the sun, a limerick for our guest:   There once was a lad named... more

10 Jul 2023 · 50 minutes
“Conan O’Brien: LIVE in Boston”

We had a wicked pissah with "the opposite of Tom Brady" a.k.a. Conan O'Brien. (Recorded on February 04, 2022)

06 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
"Idris Elba"

This week we have a world-famous DJ, undefeated kickboxer, land-speed record holder at 180 mph in a Bentley on a... more

03 Jul 2023 · 58 minutes
“Will Ferrell: LIVE in Washington DC”

We met the exotic big cat named Will Ferrell in our country's capital... and we let him out of his... more

29 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
"Simon Pegg"

We fit a round Pegg in a round pod with this week’s guest, the incredible Simon Pegg. Agent Lorenzo Zoil... more

26 Jun 2023 · 54 minutes
"Jennifer Garner"

“When’s the last time you dealt with a parabola?” is one of the many questions we explore with the lovely... more

19 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
"Pedro Pascal"

Pull over and turn the car off— it’s “the ultimate Daddy” a.k.a. Pedro Pascal, stuck in an empty interrogation room... more

12 Jun 2023 · 43 minutes
"Kaley Cuoco"

A haiku for Kaley Cuoco: Comedy's delight, Kaley's wit ignites laughter, Podcast joy takes flight. Please support us by supporting our sponsors.

05 Jun 2023 · 55 minutes
“Depeche Mode”

We speak & spell with Dave Gahan and Martin Gore of [the French fashion magazine] Depeche Mode. Truly, we just... more

29 May 2023 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
"Matthew Rhys"

Open a bottle of beer with a key and grab a fire poker, we’ve got Matthew Rhys on the horn... more

22 May 2023 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
"Paul Anka"

Drink some olive oil with a squeeze of lemon – it’s Paul Anka Day! We’re at the end of the... more

15 May 2023 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
"Bill Hader"

Things we discuss with the insanely talented Bill Hader:   Portal-to-portal A hat on a hat Pot roast for breakfast Nut allergies How high can you... more

08 May 2023 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
"The Russo Brothers"

The bread market is skyrocketing this week at a dollar a slice and 50 cents for the heels, ‘cause we’ve... more

01 May 2023 · 56 minutes
"Joaquin Phoenix"

“Whatever happens is a part of it, and it’s ok.” Well it’s more than ‘ok’ this week, and we’re not... more

24 Apr 2023 · 58 minutes
"Simon Le Bon"

Put on your smokey-eye and come out from behind the soda machine, because we’ve got a le-bona-fide rock star on... more

17 Apr 2023 · 53 minutes
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Things we discuss with the insanely talented Bill Hader:   Portal-to-portal A hat on a hat Pot roast for breakfast Nut allergies How high can you jump? Did your... more