SmartLess

By Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will ArnettComedy Society & Culture Education

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57 min
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SmartLess episodes

December 24, 2023 "Santa"
Unwrap yourself with this Clause for celebration, a SmartLess Christmas Bonus: SANTA!
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23 min
December 18, 2023 "Carey Mulligan"
This week: the unstoppable Carey Mulligan. Girls and boys, barfing in bed, imposter syndrome, and a surprise visit. Don’t get Carey’d away– it’s SmartLess!
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58 min
December 11, 2023 "Emma Stone"
Actor and web-designer Emma Stone joins us this week to discuss poignant topics like Albert Einstein, The Spice Girls, and the cure for hiccups. Get tattoos with your whole family… Welcome to HairLess [scratch that] an all-new SmartLess.
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56 min
December 04, 2023 "Ronan Farrow"
Pop-out your Invisalign, it’s time for tinned sardines with Ronan Farrow, yo. Absolute truths, wheat germ, crucibles of tabloid BS, and interactions with other famous people. Pamphlets don’t count— it’s an all-new SmartLess.
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59 min
November 27, 2023 "Taika Waititi"
Take it easy— we’ve got Taika Waititi. So toss your hot socks and be careful what you name your kids… it’s an all-new SmartLess.
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56 min
November 20, 2023 "Stephen Curry"
It’s all-net this week: sleep secrets, tall guys, and maybe even a BLT on white bread. You need not worry… we’ve got Stephen Curry.
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1 hr 4 min
November 13, 2023 "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 walking like a human-person. We’re losing our religion together, on an all-new SmartLess.
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56 min
November 06, 2023 "Marshawn Lynch"
Marshawn Lynch, ka-pow!
Beast Mode on the microphone
Justified haiku
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48 min
October 30, 2023 "John McEnroe"
This week: millionaire stringers, Father Clock, Pickleball, and a 10 pound bag of Chex Mix. Let’s lose it on the 9th hole with Johnny Mac… on an all-new SmartLess.
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59 min
October 23, 2023 "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 and Insane Clown Posse? On this week’s fresh ep: Rachel M. helps us understand what’s going on.
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54 min

About SmartLess

From the publisher's feed

"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.

Best of SmartLess

Ranked by our users in the last 21 days

Number 1: "Michael Douglas"
Oct 51 hr 2 min
Number 2: "Jessica Biel"
Oct 1255 min
Number 3: "RE-RELEASE: Ben Affleck"
Oct 81 hr
Number 4: "Seth Meyers"
Sep 281 hr
Number 5: "Benny Blanco"
Sep 211 hr 6 min

FAQ about SmartLess

What's this show about?
SmartLess, hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett, connects people from all walks of life to learn about shared experiences through dialogue and humor. Each episode features a surprise guest.
What's it like to listen to?
The show delivers unscripted, authentic conversations filled with laughter and knowledge. The hosts have a natural rapport, and the format encourages lively discussion.
What are recent episodes about?
Recent episodes feature interviews with Cillian Murphy, discussing his career; Emma Stone, discussing her career and childhood; Kris Jenner, discussing her business and family; Brian Cox, discussing his career; Will Arnett, discussing health and fitness; Chris Hemsworth, discussing his career; Margot Robbie, discussing her career; Jon Hamm, discussing his career; Andrew Huberman, discussing health and wellness; and Charli xcx, discussing her music career.
Who's behind the mic?
Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett host SmartLess. Jason Bateman is an actor, director, and producer, known for roles in Arrested Development and Ozark. Sean Hayes is an actor and comedian, best known for his role in Will & Grace. Will Arnett is an actor and comedian, recognized for his work in Arrested Development and BoJack Horseman.
How long is each episode?
Episodes typically run between 30 minutes and 1 hour 20 minutes.
When do new episodes drop?
New episodes are released regularly.
What are the main topics?
Comedy, interviews, entertainment, celebrity guests, pop culture
Who should listen to this?
Listeners who enjoy celebrity interviews, comedy, and candid conversations will appreciate SmartLess. Fans of Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett will find the show particularly engaging.