SmartLess

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

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on Comedy
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Typical duration
57 min
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SmartLess episodes

September 01, 2025 "Steve Buscemi"
We’re hanging out with Steve Buscemi. The Material, how to come through doors, actor/director catnip, and yoga on the weekends. Wasa, bee? It’s SmartLess.
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58 min
August 25, 2025 "Olivia Colman"
Congratulations, you won: it’s Olivia Colman. A timely pat on the back, getting slightly better at saying no, and “nice to meet you” (and then you have a sex scene). How very dare you! It’s an all-new SmartLess.
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58 min
August 18, 2025 "James Gunn"
It’s fun with the words… with James Gunn. Super subjects like a Kevin with a hard C, the super-package, and sensitivity as a superpower. Keep your eyes off my plums, man; it’s an all-new SmartLess.
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1 hr 3 min
August 14, 2025 "RE-RELEASE: Liam Neeson”
Avid fly fisherman Liam Neeson brings his very particular set of skills (and his Stanley thermos) to the show this week. To Sean’s dismay, we don’t talk about Star Wars. However, of his over 100 film roles, we discuss Alfred Kinsey, Oskar Schindler… and Jesus. And the time he made Jason’s mom cry for a week.
This episode was originally released on 5/2/2022.
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1 hr 3 min
August 11, 2025 "Jason Momoa"
Put your hands on yourself, it’s Jason Momoa– making his pod-debut. Hot topics across the board on this one, like cute boy haircuts, facial creams and lotions, dollar drinks on Thursdays, and other little things like near death experiences. He’ll reach through [your audio device] and grab you… on an all-new SmartLess.
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1 hr 1 min
August 04, 2025 "Marc Maron"
Zip your hair on, it’s Marc Maron. The dark side of luxury problems, exciting medical stories, and the gift of yet another microphone. Get duct taped into position, it’s an all-new SmartLess.
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1 hr 8 min
July 31, 2025 “John Mayer LIVE”
Open up your fortune cookie, it’s John Mayer- LIVE from Los Angeles. Give ‘em the pickle, UTI jokes, and giving Yes-And a run for its money. Welcome to our marriage, it’s an all-new SmartLess… LIVE!
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1 hr 19 min
July 28, 2025 "Julia Garner"
Are you still off sugar? It’s our friend Julia Garner. Witch energy, Waymo advocacy, pretending to be good at stuff, and feeling uncomfortable to feel comfortable. Failure is a friend of the clown… on an all-new SmartLess.
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55 min
July 21, 2025 "Anthony Mackie"
This week— Mr. Anthony Mackie joins us to discuss little upgrades, crazier crafty, and making a friend of pilates. A couple’a nice seats for a premiere would be great… It’s an all-new SmartLess.
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1 hr 1 min
July 16, 2025 INTRODUCING: Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa (w/ Colman Domingo)
Colman Domingo joins Kelly Ripa on her podcast “Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa” to talk about everything from the unbelievably romantic way he met his now husband to his full circle moment with Oprah. It's unfiltered, often unhinged...
Listen to the full conversation between Kelly and Colman on “Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa” wherever you get your podcasts or by visiting https://link.podtrac.com/colman
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6 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.