SmartLess

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

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57 min
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SmartLess episodes

March 23 "Maggie Gyllenhaal"
We walk the tightrope with Maggie Gyllenhaal. Come explore the edges of the mind: stacking wood, eating avocados, bird watching, and what is exercise? It’s fake learning for real… an all-new SmartLess.
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1 hr 2 min
March 16 "Cillian Murphy"
Heat up your pizza-pocket: it’s Cillian Murphy. We talk law, rock n’ roll, instinct, energy over perfection, and making ends MEAT. Welcome to The Circus Of The Unemployable …on an all-new SmartLess.
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1 hr 5 min
March 12 "RE-RELEASE: 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.
This episode was originally released on 12/11/2023.
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56 min
March 09 "Kris Jenner"
We're off to the races with Kris Jenner. School, Social, Smooch, Smart Cookies, and meeting a Mint Julip. Re-enroll in home-school, because 'nobody’s going on the internet,' …in another mind-bending alternate reality that is [in some intimate regions often colloquially referred to as] an all-new "SmartLess."
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1 hr 20 min
March 02 "Brian Cox"
We’re living in a wonder-world with the great Brian Cox. Tempura salad, resting bewildered face, and doing it like a goose. Is it the AC? Nope. It’s an all-new SmartLess.
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1 hr 2 min
February 26 STAYING ALIVE: Will Arnett, Part 1!
Hey, Smarties! Please enjoy the first half of this hilarious, in-depth interview with Will Arnett on SmartLess Media’s show Staying Alive! Hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally (101 Places To Party Before You Die) sit down with Will to ask him about keeping in shape, cutting out sugar, viral podcast clips, and the nuts and bolts of making his new film, Is This Thing On? Plus, Pally has a text exchange with Will that he’d like to ask him about, and Gabrus might have to buy new budgie smugglers.
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Full video episodes available HERE.
Check out Will’s movie Is This Thing On? HERE.

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This episode was recorded February 5, 2026 on the information superhighway
Staying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne Harris
Engineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the music
Associate producer and video editor is Maddie McCann
Executive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich Korson

Keywords for this episode: Tony Stark, Castaway, Springsteen, Romesh Ranganathan, tattoos, budgie smugglers, Rubirosa, CAA, New Zealand, metric system, sushi, street fighting, Basil Hayden, Zyn, nicotine, OnlyFans, Tom Hanks, Wes Anderson, Bradley Cooper, Bob Castrone, The Comedy Cellar, prop comedy, Tony Gilroy, Pedro Pascal
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43 min
February 23 "Chris Hemsworth"
Engage your core: it’s Chris Hemsworth. Back tats, trigger environments, a dorsal fin, not-caring, and the sheer adventure of it. “Your mind goes blank but your mouth keeps talking,” …on an all-new SmartLess.
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1 hr 1 min
February 16 "Margot Robbie"
We go incogneets this week with hockey-fan Margot Robbie. A new bronzer, an Aussie Mafia, slapping Leo, and much more! But at the end of the day… (what was in the trunk?) It’s an all-new SmartLess.
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1 hr 6 min
February 12 "RE-RELEASE: Jon Hamm"
The guys go full-Yamaha this week with avid golfer, Jon Hamm. It’s mad, man.
This episode was originally released on 4/4/2022.
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48 min
February 09 "Andrew Huberman"
What’s up, Doc: it’s the one-and-only Andrew Huberman. Gila monsters, flabby-brain, bed vs. battle, the art of winking, and a multitude of other pearls of wisdom await. Prepare to be glutathione’d to your headphones… on an all-new SmartLess.
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1 hr 10 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.