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SmartLess
"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. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to…
Episodes
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"Mark Hamill"
Grab your power converters, it’s our national treasure, Mr. Mark Hamill. Spices in space, body-part autographs, time machines, and Scotty’s first pod. Revert…
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"RE-RELEASE: Ricky Gervais"
His name is Ricky Gervais. He likes a crisp IPA, a ripe international spy thriller, and he also happens to care deeply about humanity. Welcome to another wild…
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"Bill Gates"
Open the Windows, let’s be BASIC, but don’t XP your pants… it’s the one and only Bill Gates. Pointing, clicking, The Golden Rule, and the dangers of peanut…
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"Ariana Grande"
We're having tea with the dames in heaven: it's Ariana Grande. Moon masks, singing on the treadmill, a wicked slumber, and an insane journey with music. Knock…
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"Jesse Eisenberg"
Now there’s a nice fella; it’s Jesse Eisenberg. We talk ‘businesstry’ and beyond: the secret to slapping, magic, anthropology, social networks, and Jimmy…
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"Tig Notaro"
Ladies and gents, it’s our pal Tig Notaro. Party bits, dabbling for decades, a lesbian flying a helicopter, and a dream come true. Pop on your eagle jacket and…
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"Peter Berg"
Put down the sugar– we have the wonderful Peter Berg. A rash, a seething ball of confusion and rage, and a love for the game. Happy New Year, Listener. It’s an…
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"RE-RELEASE: Selena Gomez"
Gather ‘round listener, it’s Selena Gomez! We talk Craigslist, a hot Barney, and blissful ignorance. Practice your mirror-face; it’s an all-new SmartLess. This…
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"Jason Blum"
Mr. Jason Blum finally attains the golden chalice. A babbling brook, a flash of brilliance, and a commercial/residential electrician. “You can swallow saliva…
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"Luis Elizondo"
Come fly away with us, it’s Luis Elizondo – former Director of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program. Tin foil hats, muddy bootprints, and “we…
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"Holiday Bonus"
It's a holiday miracle! We love you, listener. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a…
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"Kieran Culkin"
Let it cascade; it’s Kieran Culkin. Acting, not-acting, Jazz, meat, and no hobbies. All this could be yours. Welcome to SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM…
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"Denis Villeneuve"
Life is in session right now, with Denis Villeneuve. Twilight anesthesia, addiction to power, teenage dreams… and Paddles still makes it to dinner. We are not…
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"RE-RELEASE: Maya Rudolph"
Superhero Maya Rudolph skydives in for some cork-popping fun on another juicy episode of the pod. Songs are sung, stories are told, and Maya educates us all…
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"Daniel Craig"
Lay out your reefer jacket and matching trousers, we have a Commander in the Royal Navy a.k.a. Mr. Daniel Craig giving orders this week. We examine…
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"Zoe Saldaña"
Escape [room] with us and our Triple-A, Zoe Saldaña. The Universal Language, Scientists, Animals & Children, The Volume, and gelato every day. To your point…
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"Jim Gaffigan"
Ladies and gents, it’s Jim Gaffigan the clapping sea lion! 200 commercials, 11 specials, 5 children, and a bunch of bottles o’ bourbon. “Did they introduce new…
SmartLessSmartLess Presents ClueLess! 101 - It’s A Numbers Game
On the debut episode of ClueLess, host Elliott Kalan and constant contestant Sean Hayes welcome Sean’s SmartLess pals Will and Jason to play a round of It’s A…
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"Hugh Grant"
This week, Hugh Grant joins us pre-coffee and commando. Diplomacy, an evil Champagne Baron, the Shanks, Greed & Laziness, and the very slippery slope of…
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"RE-RELEASE: Don Cheadle"
Watch out, folks— it’s Don Cheadle, a.k.a. “Donchalant.” What is Jazz? Did Don have a good slumber last night? Get ready for some hard-hitters, like a deadly…
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"Jude Law"
Hey Jude… Law. Make room for a new best friend this week, as we have a run in with the Law. Aliens, storytelling, separating the jaw, and a 3 job off-ramp…
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"Alicia Keys"
Listener, if you please: it’s Alicia Keys. Stride piano, a concrete jungle, the audacity to write a song, a double negative, and a double positive. “That’s the…
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"Keri Russell"
We chop some pillows with one of our favorite humans: Ms. Keri Russell. M is for Monday, The Mickey Mouse Club, microplastics, and Margo Martindale. Get real…
SmartLessBad Dates Season 2 with Joel Kim Booster!
Introducing the new host of Bad Dates, Joel Kim Booster! Each week, Joel's funniest friends will share their stories of where romance goes to die. New episodes…
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"Governor Tim Walz"
This week: the incredible Governor Tim Walz, candidate for Vice President of the USA. We run the gamut with the Governor: from runs, cars, and maps to greased…
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"Sacha Baron Cohen"
Get a haircut; it’s Sacha Baron Cohen. Feeding sharks, clown school, Section 230, and a bomb-proof amplifier. What do you think your face is doing right now?…
SmartLessYOUR NEW FAVORITE SOCCER SHOW: GoalLess with Russell Howard and Chris Wittyngham
GoalLess is a podcast that highlights the passion, personalities, and pitch drama that make soccer beautiful... and hilarious. Hosted by comedian and soccer…
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"Gillian Anderson"
On this week’s episode of Farm Camp: Gillian Anderson! Chicago, computers, industrial films, pornography, and evolution. Do you believe in aliens? It’s an…
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"Laura Linney"
It’s our bestie Laura Linney, here to collab on a brand new t-shirt idea. We discuss a cleaned-up chicken coop, a whole new winter wardrobe, and how would a…
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Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson Talk to Will Arnett About Imposter Syndrome
Will joined Ted and Woody on their new podcast “Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (sometimes)” to give them advice on hosting…
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"James McAvoy"
Let us introduce you to our newest friend Jimmy Flau, a.k.a. James McAvoy. Come along for the orange of performance art, a wanker gym over there, and a 2-liter…
SmartLess"Howard Stern LIVE"
Our white whale Mr. Howard Stern joins us LIVE in The Hamptons. An amuse-bouche, a sit-down-Jimmy, two glass eyes, and the loss of all inhibition. Howard you…
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"Ted Danson"
No stranger to having a laugh: Mr. Ted Danson joins us for chili… and the silliness of men. Psoriasis commercials, AP English, the Berlin Wall, and No…
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"Michael Keaton"
"Forget about that whole authentic thing," it’s Michael Keaton. The practicality of a Ferrari, puppets, good fortune, and an obscure movie about a bat. Yeah…
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"Jared Leto"
This week: Jared Leto’s first podcast. We free dive into the unknown, exploring fundamentals like brotherhood, the great caves, a bone epidemic, and the Empire…
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"Rashida Jones"
Rashida Jones joins us this week, donning her dad’s pink headphones. Agenda items include: the massage bus, a tanning booth, dreams of litigation, and the…
SmartLess"Nikki Glaser"
It’s Nikki Glaser and she’s here to stay. Roasts, recycled jokes, existential dread, anonymity, goal lists, and Dave Matthews. “Did you touch my sprinkles?”…
SmartLess"Vince Vaughn"
This week: the guy behind the guy, Mr. Vince Vaughn. We deep-dive on a bevy of topics, from respecting the ocean to marrying your mother, vintage…
SmartLess"Lisa Kudrow"
Biology major Lisa Kudrow is here to teach. We dive into the deep end: getting fired, getting fired-up, cluster headaches, putting hands on, and Sean’s…
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"Mike Tirico"
It’s a miraco: we’ve got Mike Tirico, who opens up his gym bag and trains us on the sport of life. Pills of choice, flopping, godsons, and golf indexes. “It…
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"Nate Bargatze"
Untuck your button-down; it’s Nate Bargatze. We discover the wonders of Magic, the Easter Bunny, a KFC-catered family reunion, and an elevator in the ocean…
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"Henry Winkler"
It’s the great Henry Winkler! A leaf-blower, chocolate jewelry, the Limbo for self-esteem, the FBI, and being a complete human being. Please don’t discontinue…
SmartLess"Andy Samberg"
This week we teleport Andy Samberg from his massage parlor. A name-change, one ‘song-thing,’ kids having kids, and the Rashomon effect. Time for a top swap—…
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"Jeremy Renner"
It’s another birthday in a Ferrari with Mr. Jeremy Renner. Theoretical studies include: chutzpah, surrender, divine intervention, and the perfect parking spot…
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"John Williams"
Let’s get this poddy started with the incomparable John Williams. We get fortissimo with the great maestro, from escape velocity to the greatest possible…
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"Daisy Ridley"
We’re plonked in the Black Sea with the lovely Daisy Ridley. A cheeky pint, a modest Olympian, and an airport romance novel. Even a visit from Grogu!? …on an…
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"John Goodman"
Our good man John Goodman joins us this week to explore human feelings, sexy indifference, and, of course, dinner theater. Jump into your rented Corvette and…
SmartLess"Trevor Noah"
Hop on your underwater moped, because Trevor Noah joins us this week to talk about thread count, a pocket of nothing, and the trappings of American fame and…
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"David Beckham"
Grab your tights and ballet shoes; we’ve got David Beckham! Teamwork, Ownership, Family… and the difference between football, soccer, and American football. So…
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"Sarah Paulson"
This week we fly-in the amazing Sarah Paulson, with whom we explore and examine the nooks and crannies of an English Muffin, a shared fear of flying, and how…
SmartLess"Steve Martin & Martin Short"
Double the power, double the math; for our 200th episode, it’s double-trouble with Steve Martin and Martin Short. The talk-show anecdote, the best use of a…
SmartLess"3 Presidents"
On our first triple-guest podisode, we let our pal President Biden bring along two friends, Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. Let’s get a little…
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"Jon Bon Jovi"
This week we host Mr. John Francis Bongiovi Jr, also occasionally known as Jon Bon Jovi. The chicken or the egg, a Golden Grahams commercial, and finding joy…
SmartLess"Larry David"
We go in the weeds with Larry David on critical items: dinner parties, romance novels, The Golden Rule, Halloween… and we unsuccessfully debut our new Speed…
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"Don Cheadle"
Watch out, folks— it’s Don Cheadle, a.k.a. “Donchalant.” What is Jazz? Did Don have a good slumber last night? Get ready for some hard-hitters, like a deadly…
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"Kristen Stewart"
Take your beta blocker before chugging that milkshake: it’s Kristen Stewart. She dares to ask the question: “does anyone play golf?” What follows is an…
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"Jake Gyllenhaal"
Ladies and germs, it’s Jake Gyllenhaal. The great Count Jakeula talks to us about bicycle Brazilians, a combo Bar Mitzvah/Quinceañera, and how to make ice…
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"John Oliver"
An unexamined life, a thirst for danger, and the Dalai Lama. In the words of John Oliver: “if I’ve got a microphone at the end of my arm and they’ve got a fist…
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"Amy Schumer"
The talented and hilarious Amy Schumer joins us while color-coding her books. Some quick quests: peanut M&M’s, “the Process,” and a sad pile of stuffed…
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"Josh Brolin"
It's our favorite JB: the one and only Josh Brolin. El Pollo Loco commercials, contrast, a celebrity death match, and is Dune a real place? Rest your rifle on…