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SmartLess

Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett

300 episodes · Explicit

"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.

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  1. "Ray Winstone"

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 329 · Explicit

    Ray Winstone is here, folks (until the airline sends him home immediately). The Shark in Spain, Zero for Imagination, and How-To Read: Screenplay Edition. Don't steal a turkey sandwich, or you'll repeat the story a…

  2. "Colman Domingo"

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 328 · Explicit

    Pardon sir, it’s Colman Domingo. On this week’s episode of “How to Be a Better Soldier,” we’ve got: Broadway, Bartending, living like a teenager, truth-telling season, and a Sophie’s Choice. I’m Larry / it’s an all-new…

  3. "Jessica Biel"

    · 55 min · Episode 327 · Explicit

    “Jessicas are nice people,” and we've got Jessica Biel! Grab the donut as we dive into: forest bathing, standing up, sitting down, multiple surprise appearances, and the art of hitting a sandbag. Two JB’s for the price…

  4. "RE-RELEASE: Ben Affleck"

    · 1 h 00 min · Bonus · Explicit

    Ben Affleck comes to us from his lair to let down his hair, talk about Air, splitting incomes as a pair, how long-lasting friendships are rare, and filmmaking fare vedere. So listen to this episode… um… if you dare.…

  5. "Michael Douglas"

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 326 · Explicit

    It’s one helluva’ ride with Mobil Man of the Month: Mr. Michael Douglas. A can of sweet peas with butter, inherently nasty kids, working, not-working, and the Ding Hose. We’re just a humble podcast trying our darndest…

  6. "Seth Meyers"

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 325 · Explicit

    Can I hear me? It’s the wonderful Seth Meyers. Irons in the fire, squirrel in parentheses, and accepting the cookies. “You can’t put a price on a smile,” … on an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to…

  7. "Benny Blanco"

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 324 · Explicit

    Fuel up the boat, it’s Benny Blanco. Medical consultations include: maritime insanity, post-pod showers, breakfast sandwiches, and intimate apparel. “I have nothing to say,” …on an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to…

  8. "RE-RELEASE: Matthew Rhys"

    · 1 h 05 min · Bonus · Explicit

    Open a bottle of beer with a key and grab a fire poker, we’ve got Matthew Rhys on the horn this week. We sit down with the intelligent yet dashing yet wise yet charismatic Actor (and skilled traditional Welsh Chef) to…

  9. "Sharon Horgan"

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 323 · Explicit

    Where’s the fan? This week: the certified legend Sharon Horgan. Real issues and hard truths— lobster crafty, mirror-faces, and 'a place in Birmingham.' We’re just trying to cure insomnia one p’cast ep at a time… on a…

  10. "Andrew Garfield"

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 322 · Explicit

    Get on the boat; it’s Andrew Garfield. Shrinking bears, tigers being tigers, not-enough-ness, and a Canadian Fincher. “You’re gonna wear sweatpants, you’re gonna lose ‘em,” on an all-new PantsLess. Subscribe to…

  11. "Steve Zahn"

    · 54 min · Episode 321 · Explicit

    This guy knows how to clap: it’s Steve Zahn. Bite-breakage, noodle art, and a steak with Werner. Shower-Team assemble! … on a gorg new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess…

  12. "Sandra Bullock"

    · 56 min · Episode 320 · Explicit

    We welcome back our dear friend Sandra Bullock. We do it up with deep thoughts about: The Chickens, giving care, canine ophthalmology, and of course: how to monetize milk-fat content. “Wow, look at all the shit that…

  13. "Tim Robbins"

    · 56 min · Episode 319 · Explicit

    Punch-Up Line, please hold— it’s Tim Robbins. Oh, the laughter: Dungeons & Dragons, Strat-o-matic baseball, a destination, an experience, and whatever. “Now that’s a problem for tomorrow, no?” It’s an all-new…

  14. "RE-RELEASE: Kaley Cuoco"

    · 56 min · Bonus · Explicit

    A haiku for Kaley Cuoco: Comedy's delight, Kaley's wit ignites laughter, Podcast joy takes flight. Please support us by supporting our sponsors. This episode was originally released on 6/3/2023. Subscribe to…

  15. "Robby Hoffman"

    · 54 min · Episode 318 · Explicit

    Wear a belt in the 90’s: it’s Robby Hoffman. Rich vs. Poor, brutal and funny, travel time for a cup of water, and brand-new towels. It’s another episode of “I didn’t choose this thought,” on an all-new SmartLess.…

  16. "Professor Brian Cox"

    · 1 h 11 min · Episode 317 · Explicit

    Put on your thinking cap: it’s Professor Brian Cox. We travel the galaxies of chit-chat — from black holes and cage dancing to a thousand Einsteins and the building blocks of space and time. “You can’t make progress if…

  17. "Marcus Mumford"

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 316 · Explicit

    Hey friends, we found a guest and his name is Marcus Mumford. Costner calls it Neat. Kendrick's in his undies. Vocal straws, penguin noise, and the lovely tutelage of Bible Camp. It's a season of gratitude on an…

  18. "Timothy Olyphant"

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 315 · Explicit

    No cheating nor stealing — it’s Timothy Olyphant. ‘A complaint of actors’ and other druthers: a hunch, being taken seriously, Mick’s vulnerabilities, cheap champagne and a pocket full of chips. “When he’s doing Taxi…

  19. "RE-RELEASE: Will Ferrell”

    · 43 min · Bonus · Explicit

    The posse gets a wonderful surprise from comedy royalty Will Ferrell (Old School, Step Brothers, Talladega Nights) popping-through for some fresh kombucha. The foursome discuss formidable history with the Columbia…

  20. "Olivia Wilde"

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 314 · Explicit

    It’s the ham of the family, a.k.a. Olivia Wilde. We dip into a bowl of mixed Pop Tarts: proxy film school, Tony’s mothballs, the Rockwell Technique, and of course a lil Hendrix pickleball. You’re born with it. Welcome…

  21. "Ike Barinholtz"

    · 54 min · Episode 313 · Explicit

    Keep talking to the hand— it’s our friend Ike Barinholtz. Hustling, trivia, college, bottle-service, true mirrors, and a Southwest flight home. “Hey guys, where did you go?” It’s an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to…

  22. "Emma Thompson"

    · 58 min · Episode 312 · Explicit

    Have you been working on your faces in the mirror all morning? It’s Emma Thompson. Barney’s, Boredom, and Haggis. “Get in the ice, you’re gonna love it!” On an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to…

  23. "Amy Adams"

    · 57 min · Episode 311 · Explicit

    Harmonize to a deep cut from the Indigo Girls: it’s Amy Adams. Telepathy, Army Dads, emergency medical responses, and cracking the code of neutrality. Call us from the White House bathroom… it’s a sparkly-fresh brand…

  24. "Jennifer Lopez"

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 310 · Explicit

    Share your cookie-dough with the world! …It’s Jennifer Lopez. Reading all the books, doing all the things, endless possibility, and a little piece of tape. Plus more advice from Dr. Dingdong, on an all-new SmartLess.…

  25. "RE-RELEASE: Tom Hanks"

    · 1 h 04 min · Bonus · Explicit

    We are very T.Hankful this week, with surprise guest Tom Hanks. Tom renames the show “HelpLess,” Sean practices his critically-recognized hosting prowess, and we begin the development process on Tom’s next two…

  26. "Jon Bernthal"

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 309 · Explicit

    Retrieve your catcher’s glove— we caught Jon Bernthal. Deal with the judgement and all that shit later, control the burn on a 3-wick candle, hit every wall you can hit, and how to steal a turkey sandwich.…

  27. "Bowen Yang"

    · 58 min · Episode 308 · Explicit

    Put a bee in your bonnet— it’s Bowen Yang. We hit the pillars: vibes, therapy, trade-winds, a silver fedora, and learning about Celine Dion. Because- life! On an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to…

  28. "Nick Jonas"

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 307 · Explicit

    Remember your gum: it’s Nick Jonas. Family chiropractors, Scrooge At 8, and the ‘other NJ’s’ finest hair salons, diners, bowling alleys, & shopping malls. “Just collapse on the floor,” on another piping-hot new…

  29. "RE-RELEASE: Nate Bargatze"

    · 54 min · Bonus · Explicit

    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. You can’t take your eyes off a mime… it’s an all-new…

  30. "Sting"

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 306 · Explicit

    Put on your slippers and overshirt: it’s the one-and-only Sting. Digital silence, noblesse oblige, and the tradition of nonsense songs. “It’s cool to say you like jazz” …on another brand spankin’ new episode of the…

  31. "Kareem Rahma"

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 305 · Explicit

    “How about medallions?” It’s Kareem Rahma. NYC stuff & the stuff of life… like sidewalk traffic, hang-out kids, and rickshaw guys. “Everybody get your own dessert,” on an all-new SmartLess. Hundo-P. Subscribe to…

  32. "Jonah Hill LIVE"

    · 1 h 16 min · Bonus · Explicit

    Don’t have a cow, man: it’s Jonah Hill... LIVE at the Avalon. Radio from space, teenagers in Hollywood, cool neighbors, and San Diego. “You couldn’t shake funny if you tried,” on an all-new SmartLess (btw did we say…

  33. "Colin Jost"

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 304 · Explicit

    Sleep in the upright position: it’s Colin Jost. The mesh is separating… talking, walking. Swedish fish in a blender, and a midnight bowl of bolognese. Welcome to the newest/freshest/cleanest ep of SmartLess. Subscribe…

  34. "Nick Kroll"

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 303 · Explicit

    Let’s take a run: it’s Nick Kroll. Celebrity scavenger hunts, fuse mechanism protocol, and how to aim for a B-minus across the board. The gum IS as good as it sounds… on an all new ChewLess (otherwise known as…

  35. "Aubrey Plaza"

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 302 · Explicit

    Time for spaghetti and donuts; it’s Aubrey Plaza. Dancing, beams of sunshine, gum advocacy, and D. All Of The Above. We’re just [metaphorically] singing in the shower in the iso-booth but pretending not to be looking…

  36. "Amanda Peet"

    · 1 h 11 min · Episode 301 · Explicit

    Speak into the foam thingy: it’s Amanda Peet. New York, stage fright, unsolicited headshots, a second sleep, and ‘the strategy on removal.’ Life is like a box of Pop Tarts… you never know which variety pack you’re…

  37. "RE-RELEASE: Charlie Day"

    · 51 min · Bonus · Explicit

    Wrap yourself in cashmere and come sit by the fire with Mr. Charlie Day, who joins us this week to give career advice and acting tips. Jason learns about ‘voluntary additional school,’ Sean wails on the slide-whistle,…

  38. "Stephen Colbert"

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 300 · Explicit

    Walk the Wok and let’s celebrate: it’s future MMA fighter Stephen Colbert. The blackout days, beepers & lovely melon, plus shirts v. skins on Mt. Everest. “A little knowledge is a dangerous thing,” …on the 300th…

  39. "Elle Fanning"

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 299 · Explicit

    Tornado-warning: it’s Elle Fanning. The Number 5, Imagination vs. Reality, the Power, and a real-life baby. We all love each other, blah blah blah… on another gorgeously fresh new epiz of SmartLess. Subscribe to…

  40. "Maggie Gyllenhaal"

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 298 · Explicit

    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. Subscribe to…

  41. "Cillian Murphy"

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 297 · Explicit

    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. Subscribe to…

  42. "RE-RELEASE: Emma Stone"

    · 55 min · Bonus · Explicit

    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…

  43. "Kris Jenner"

    · 1 h 20 min · Episode 296 · Explicit

    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…

  44. "Brian Cox"

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 295 · Explicit

    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. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to…

  45. STAYING ALIVE: Will Arnett, Part 1!

    · 42 min · Bonus · Explicit

    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…

  46. "Chris Hemsworth"

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 294 · Explicit

    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.…

  47. "Margot Robbie"

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 293 · Explicit

    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. Subscribe to…

  48. "RE-RELEASE: Jon Hamm"

    · 47 min · Bonus · Explicit

    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. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a…

  49. "Andrew Huberman"

    · 1 h 10 min · Episode 292 · Explicit

    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……

  50. "Charli xcx"

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 291 · Explicit

    Grab an apple and paint the soup– it’s Charli xcx. We’re charmed by spontaneity, the Brat lexicon, synesthesia, pink Wednesdays, and daring to suck. Don’t quantize your electric toothbrush… the groove is in the gums.…

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