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.

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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