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SmartLess

Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett

"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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#185
Jan 22, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min
"Mark Ruffalo"
Humble beginnings, motorcycle-hair, and a bean and cheese burrito cut in thirds. Welcome to Mark Ruffalo’s office… on an all-new SmartLess.
#184
Jan 15, 2024 · 58 min
"Mike Birbiglia"
Come sleepwalk with us… it’s Mike Birbiglia! We chat all-things-funny; comedians who are too serious, intentional non-laughter, and crying at the ballet recital. Don’t leave the party early (or we’ll talk about it for days) – it’s SmartLess.
#183
Jan 8, 2024 · 56 min
"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.
#182
Jan 1, 2024 · 1 hr
"Adam Driver"
Guest what? It’s Adam Driver. A broken-down Lincoln Town Car, training on a busted sternum, and, well yeah, Sean gets to ask about Star Wars. Never say ‘skit’ and don’t have your parents teach you piano— it’s SmartLess.
#181
Dec 25, 2023 · 55 min
"Arnold Schwarzenegger"
Put that cookie down, let off some steam, and get in the chopper. It’s Arnold Schwarzenegger.
#192
Dec 24, 2023 · 22 min
"Santa"
Unwrap yourself with this Clause for celebration, a SmartLess Christmas Bonus: SANTA!
#180
Dec 18, 2023 · 57 min
"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!
#179
Dec 11, 2023 · 55 min
"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.
#178
Dec 4, 2023 · 58 min
"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.
#177
Nov 27, 2023 · 55 min
"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.
#176
Nov 20, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
"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.
#175
Nov 13, 2023 · 55 min
"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.
#174
Nov 6, 2023 · 47 min
"Marshawn Lynch"
Marshawn Lynch, ka-pow! Beast Mode on the microphone Justified haiku
#173
Oct 30, 2023 · 58 min
"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.
#172
Oct 23, 2023 · 53 min
"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.
#171
Oct 16, 2023 · 47 min
"Peyton Manning"
This week we give Peyton Manning the runaround on a tee time. Football vs. fútbol, sport vs. game, and a handicap in 25 words or less. The Sheriff is here… on an all-new SmartLess.
#170
Oct 9, 2023 · 56 min
"Paul Simon"
Hello SmartLess, my old friend- we’ve come to talk with you again. We’ve got diamonds on the soles of our pod this week, baby angels; It’s Paul Simon. And when it comes to name-drops, in Paul’s words: “I can give you John Lennon, but I can not give you Mao Zedong.”
#169
Oct 2, 2023 · 58 min
"Bill Simmons"
We go head-to-head with the wise and opinionated Bill Simmons (podcaster, sportswriter, cultural critic, founder of The RInger). And yes, we go deep: Jason gets to talk baseball, Will gets to talk soccer, and Sean dives into the psychology of sport. With a guest like this, we’re willing to pay a luxury tax for this week’s game.
#168
Sep 25, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
"Lars Ulrich"
This week, it’s bread balls, zero-glide potential, protein shakes, and tofu… with tennis player turned rock legend, Lars Ulrich of Metallica. Welcome to SmartLess.
#167
Sep 18, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
"Matthew McConaughey"
Matthew McConaughey: Take 2. We get the legend back on the pod for a second time… and this time, we actually record an episode.

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