Life is in session right now, with Denis Villeneuve. Twilight anesthesia, addiction to power, teenage dreams… and Paddles still makes... more

Superhero Maya Rudolph skydives in for some cork-popping fun on another juicy episode of the pod. Songs are sung, stories... more

Lay out your reefer jacket and matching trousers, we have a Commander in the Royal Navy a.k.a. Mr. Daniel Craig... more

Escape [room] with us and our Triple-A, Zoe Saldaña. The Universal Language, Scientists, Animals & Children, The Volume, and gelato... more

Ladies and gents, it’s Jim Gaffigan the clapping sea lion! 200 commercials, 11 specials, 5 children, and a bunch of... more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How lowe can we go? Yeah, it’s Rob Lowe. So grab your lollipop and wait in line for three hours…... more

Ben Affleck comes to us from his lair to let down his hair, talk about Air, splitting incomes as a... more

We welcome fellow goalie “cool breeze over the mountains” a.k.a. Keanu Reeves to the show to discuss sellin’ cornflakes, workin’... more

"So a bounty hunter walks into a bar..." Jump into the ring with none other than Mr. Jon Favreau. We're... more

In the words of Al Michaels, “please God, when I open my mouth, let air come out.” Join us for... more

Gather ‘round for some storytelling with this week’s guest, Natasha Lyonne. The flock flies us through ATM shenanigans, toasties &... more

Weaze the juice…it’s Brendan Fraser. Items you’ll need for this ep: a punch card, a video magnetofon, prison WIFI, pork... more

This week let’s suit-up with Billy Crudup! We all sit down and indulge in some ‘Classic Crudup,’ like priceless voiceover... more

Find an excuse to cancel dinner and let’s take a journey through the brain of the great Eugene Levy. We... more

Put on your uniform and get your wiggles out: it’s Tracee Ellis Ross. We sit down and explore a cappella... more

We go on a hike with the incredible Dana Carvey. This week we’re plonkin’, we’re chuggin’ vitamins, and we’re explorin’... more

We needed a lead vocalist, so we got Bono. Come join us for breaking-news, the similarities between Ireland and Jamaica,... more

Let’s all go to the movies… with Steven Spielberg. We fall in love with Doctor Zhivago, indulge in some tainted... more

We spend a fortnight in the future with our dear friend, John Krasinski. Baby weight record-holder a.k.a. ‘Kras’ schools us... more

We suspend reality with the one and only Alejandro Iñárritu, discussing bear attacks, finger dexterity exercises, and a little bit... more

History major Edward Norton swims with the pod this week, uncovering rare treasures like a Portillo’s private plane, Asian long-horned... more

It’s raining Skittles this week, as the ultra-cool James Cameron shows us how to swim. We dive into the abyss... more

We find our Quiet Place with the wonderfully charming Emily Blunt. Will auditions for Friends, Emily pronounces “Arnold Palmer” with... more

The illustrious Sigourney Weaver trains us to breathe underwater, look into camera, and make chocolates for agents. “Get off my... more

Pull those Knives Out and lay some Brick: it’s writer/director Rian Johnson. We discuss ‘making movies with a bunch of... more

This week we host the illustrious Kumail Nanjiani to discuss weight gain tips, the definition of a real man, and... more

Welkom by ‘n nuwe SmartLess, where Sean makes Sloppy Joes, we all get tattoos, and we finally get to talk golf,... more

You’re gonna give a puck about this week’s guest, Mr. Wayne Gretzky. We sit down with The Great One to... more

Welcome to SmartLess… with The 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden. Need we say more?

We have our cake (and eat it too) with the ultra-talented Elisabeth Moss. Sean gets Lizzy’s address, Will tries to... more

Sapphire-Steve Carell joins us this week via Wicked SmahtLess Satellite-Uplink. We review his resume from resident DJ to mail carrier…... more

Set your sails, it’s Tony Hale! We’ve got the double-Emmy winner and good friend of the show Busting in this... more

We sizzle up some Kevin Bacon on this week’s ep of our little pea pod. Sean almost reinterprets Footloose, while... more

Strap on your helmet and grab your go-bag; we’ve got Anderson Cooper live on the scene. We go floor-to-floor via... more

Figure skating champ, Allison Janney rolls between takes on your favey poddy. We learn some hand-to-hand combat, how to smoke... more

We’ve got the lovely Katy Perry on the mic this week, who gives parental advice, talks pop anthems and halftime... more

The uber-talented Ethan Hawke joins us this week on the wunderpod. We talk acting, directing, and of course, alternate Elvis... more

Legend has it, we got an EGOT on the pod. John Legend joins us this week and we hum some... more

We rustle up a motorcycling Obi-Wan-of-a-kind: Mr. Ewan McGregor, coming to us from the sanctum of his tiny house. The... more

Kenan Thompson, SNL’s longest-tenured cast member, joins us this week from Atlanta. Everyone has a go at their best Lorne... more

Talk about great hair… it’s Shawn Levy comin’ through from a Hungarian hotel to educate us on cinematic heft and... more

Grab your joystick and a handful of kindling; Win Butler and Régine Chassagne of Arcade Fire join us from New... more

The incredibly talented actor/producer Kerry Washington joins us this week to give us a safer-sex education. Sean becomes our next... more

Master of puppets, Mr. Jordan Peele surprises us this week on the pod. We of course cover the ‘illusion’ of... more

James a.k.a. “Jimmy” Burrows (co-creator of Cheers and prolific television director of shows such as Taxi, Frasier, Friends, Will &... more

Thomas Jacob Black, a.k.a. “Jack Black” reveals himself from behind a piece of toilet paper for this week’s rich and... more

We come to you from the ranch, where we do some trim tabbing and advanced pretending with Jeff Bridges, a.k.a.... more

Our lovely surprise guest Jenny Slate joins from a supply closet to give us the 5-day weather outlook, the difference... more

We are surprised and delighted this week by door-to-door salesman, Chris Pratt. We discuss the emotional rollercoaster of golf, pineapple... more

Grab your Pepcid AC; it’s time for a spicy-hot Episode 100 of SmartLess. Come laugh and cry with us, as... more

Our Surprise Guest(s) this week are the dynamic duo: Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. “The Hall & Oates of film... more

Go fig… it’s Kristen Wiig! Born in the Amazon basin, and having never used electricity prior to the age of... more

We go into some deep shoppe-talk with the hilarious and ultra-talented Ben Stiller. We cover all the necessary nuances, like applying... more

As John Mulaney always says: “sugar goes into this body.” This week’s guest gets deep about his former tag crew,... more

Will invites another Canadian treasure this week: Mr. Mike Myers. 18 seconds of pleasure and a lifetime of responsibility, 2%... more

Avid fly fisherman Liam Neeson brings his very particular set of skills (and his Stanley thermos) to the show this... more

Welcome to a large-scale diorama at the Museum of Natural SmartLess. This week Bill Maher teaches us about the finer... more

Sean’s old college buddy Craig Robinson hops aboard the SmartLess catamaran as we sail into a sea of laughs and... more

We’re an island of misfit toys with big-brained Michael Lewis (author of books such as Moneyball: The Art of Winning... more

The guys go full-Yamaha this week with avid golfer, Jon Hamm. It’s mad, man.

On this diamond of an episode, ace comedian David Spade shuffles on in. Our hearts are captured as we get... more

This week’s smart-plate special: Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood from that tiny band Radiohead. Bon appétit.

We roll up our sleeves and get down to business with none other than Cate Blanchett. She reveals her aspirations... more

Italian candy expert, amateur filmmaker (and recipient of 11 Academy Awards) Paul Thomas Anderson joins us this week to dig... more

Wrap yourself in cashmere and come sit by the fire with Mr. Charlie Day, who joins us this week to... more

The universe served up Ms. Courteney Cox this week for an education on steak sauce recipes, upgrading your home decor,... more

A song comprised of quotes from this episode: Midnight shifts, foiling 3 feet off the water The waves are X amount of... more

Jump into a bouncy castle full of hyenas and long-stemmed wine glasses with this week’s guest, Adam McKay. It’s SmartLess.... more

Welcome to another episode of JackLess: PJ teaches us how to be brave, Jason gets a new operating system, Will... more

It’s time for a Canadian strip-search this week: we have Michael Moore on the pod. And when it comes to... more

We’re SmartLess, so things Stopped Making Sense a while ago… but it’s David Byrne, people!

First we cross Jordan then head to Serbia and Greece with the ultra-talented Kathryn Hahn. Kathryn makes us giggle uncontrollably,... more

Barry Sonnenfeld, call your mother! The game-changing Director and Cinematographer joins us this week to teach us the rules: don’t... more

We dive into trash bags with Woody Harrelson, who comes to us live from Winnipeg. We explore Woody’s life and... more

In the words of Will Forte, "It's almost too much for your eyes and ears to handle."

The host with the most Mr. Jimmy Fallon teleports to us from NYC. Jimmy takes over Lorne's office, he describes... more

Sandra Bullock speeds over for this week’s episode. Sandra teaches us German, Jason probes her on charcuterie, Will auditions for... more

The pod’s like a house of mud-wrestlers this week when Dave Grohl rolls on through. We learn how to live... more

We are surprised this week by the amazingly talented Halle Berry. Actor, director, activist, and mother, Halle joins us to... more

This week we welcome our nation’s doctor, The United States Surgeon General.  Dr. Murthy blesses us with his wisdom across... more

Aspiring Little League coach Jerry Seinfeld joins us this week to talk about the History of the Pop-Tart and the... more

We are very T.Hankful this week, with surprise guest Tom Hanks. Tom renames the show “HelpLess,” Sean practices his critically-recognized... more

We go Buck wild with strong-shouldered sports commentator Joe Buck. From dads to daddy issues and hair transplants to high-intensity... more

Handler!? You hardly even knew 'er! But now you're gonna, on a wild ride through pinky rings, $2000 cab rides,... more

Why is David Remnick always so cold? He’s surrounded by drafts. Editor of The New Yorker and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer... more

This wonderful week brings us thespian-extraordinaire Jeff Daniels. We deep-dive on craft, hear about collaborators from Sorkin to Cagney to... more

Day bartender and Egyptian silk connoisseur Jon Stewart joins us for a chat. Comedian, writer, director, and television host, Jon... more

We are blessed to have Ken Burns sit down with us this week. Ken clears up the rumors about George Washington’s... more

Actor and comedian Tiffany Haddish sits down with us on 'opportunity day.' She tells about growing up in South Central... more

Our hombre Fred Armisen comes to us via satellite uplink on another extra-special episode in Podland, USA. The hijinks never end,... more