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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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  • #166
    Sep 11, 2023 · 46 min

    "Kara Swisher"

    Relish this dish, an ep not to squish… espesh hackers, crackers, and phishers. Ladies and gents, it’s our guest Kara Swisher.

  • #165
    Sep 4, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min

    "Willem Dafoe"

    Animal husbandry, Wisconsin, the craft of acting, and most importantly, the craft of being a good human being. Welcome to da show with Willem Dafoe. This episode was recorded on June 29, 2023.

  • #175
    Aug 31, 2023 · 1 hr

    “Jimmy Kimmel: LIVE in Los Angeles”

    Night Nurse Jimmy Kimmel prepares our warm milk and rocks our 6-City-Tour to beddybyeeeeee, LIVE from Los Angeles. (Recorded Feb. 12, 2022)

  • #164
    Aug 28, 2023 · 53 min

    "Jen Psaki"

    Press room’s graceful guide,  Jen Psaki’s words, truth and tide,  Wisdom flows inside.  Welcome to an all-new-HaikuLess. This episode was recorded on July 11, 2023.

  • #163
    Aug 21, 2023 · 55 min

    "Rose Byrne"

    Stop and smell the Roses, but don’t get Byrne’t by the molten lava of sheer podcast excellence - we’ve got Rose Byrne on the horn this week! Et voilà! It’s an all-new SmartLess. This episode was recorded on July 7, 2023.

  • #162
    Aug 14, 2023 · 56 min

    "Jessica Chastain"

    We’re serving up poached pears with sweet potato ice cream as we slow-roast with the great Jessica Chastain. So kick off your boots, sit back, and relax for some light cussing, failed PE, and of course, chunky theater stories… on an all-new episode of “Fall Cooking with Jessie-Boo.” This episode was recorded on June 13, 2023.

  • #161
    Aug 7, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min

    "Paul Giamatti"

    All’s well that end-swell with the illustrious Paul Giamatti. Moth protection, boxing tips, the Hummus Diet, and everything in-between (colonoscopies need not apply)… we all get naughty with Mr. Giamatti. Stay tuned, Listener: it’s another honeymoon with your sweetie SmartLess. This episode was recorded on June 05, 2023.

  • #160
    Jul 31, 2023 · 54 min

    "Greta Gerwig"

    Greta Gerwig joins us from atop a Fire Station on this scorching summer morn. We chat in-depth about the importance of le cinéma: ‘un-fussy filmmaking,’ Hitchcock, even the genesis of the word “movie” itself. So grab your taffy and have a laughy; it’s SmartLess. This episode was recorded on June 20, 2023. Please support us by supporting our sponsors.

  • #165
    Jul 27, 2023 · 54 min

    "AOC: LIVE in Brooklyn"

    We sat down in Brooklyn with the lovely Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to talk Harry Potter, edible gummies, and Sean For President. (Recorded on Feb 05, 2022)

  • #159
    Jul 24, 2023 · 56 min

    "Steven Soderbergh"

    A shot, a line, a transition, an idea, a font, anything. It’s Bolivian spirit dealer and ‘the Taylor Swift of Cinema,’ a.k.a. Steven Soderbergh… on an all-new SmartLess. This episode was recorded on May 30th, 2023. Please support us by supporting our sponsors.

  • #163
    Jul 20, 2023 · 59 min

    "David Letterman: LIVE in Brooklyn"

    We went to Brooklyn and sat down with both David Letterman and his sidekick (The Beard) for a hell of a chat n’ giggle. (Recorded on Feb 05, 2022)

  • #158
    Jul 17, 2023 · 1 hr 13 min

    "Danny McBride"

    This week we’ve got the Mayor of Laughland coming to us live from Charleston: Mr. Danny McBride. We discuss vacation climaxes, filming still photos, flying trampolines, and of course, Vanderpump Rules. So put a foot-fist in your mouth and watch out for 500 Michael Myers… it’s an all-new SmartLess.   Also, former NBA player Rex Chapman joins the guys to talk about his new SmartLess Media podcast, "Owned," about the wild world of professional sports owners.   https://wondery.com/links/owned-wi

  • #161
    Jul 13, 2023 · 47 min

    "MIT Professor Max Tegmark: LIVE in Boston"

    Find out more about mechanical cats doing Cats on Broadway… with our esteemed surprise guest: physicist, cosmologist, and machine-learning researcher Max Tegmark, LIVE in Boston. (Recorded on February 04, 2022)

  • #157
    Jul 10, 2023 · 50 min

    "Tom Holland"

    Happy 3rd Birthday, SmartLess! On another trip around the sun, a limerick for our guest:   There once was a lad named Tom Holland, Who graced a podcast, all smart(less) and grand. With laughter and charm, He caused quite the alarm, As fans tuned in from every land. Please support us by supporting our sponsors.

  • #156
    Jul 3, 2023 · 58 min

    "Idris Elba"

    This week we have a world-famous DJ, undefeated kickboxer, land-speed record holder at 180 mph in a Bentley on a sandy beach, and occasional actor… it's Idris Elba, folks! So sit back, relax, and enjoy the flight - and thanks for choosing SmartLess Air as your trusted travel solution. Please support us by supporting our sponsors.

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