SmartLess

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. New episodes on Mondays for free. Listen 1-week early and to all episodes ad-free with Wondery+ or Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription.

Episodes

March 29, 2023 14 min

Everybody has had them. Everybody can relate to them. And now it's time to laugh at them on BAD DATES, a hilarious new comedy podcast hosted by Jameela Jamil. Each week Jameela's favorite comedians, celebrities and funny friends share their epic and true dating nightmares and misfires. Like the tale of the guy who could only get frisky on top of a pile of stuffed "Garfield" toys, or the enraged beauty queen with food poiso...

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We welcome fellow goalie “cool breeze over the mountains” a.k.a. Keanu Reeves to the show to discuss sellin’ cornflakes, workin’ on workin, and the results of being an unlicked cub. “Be excellent to each other.”

Stick around at the end of the episode for a special surprise where we introduce our new podcast, Bad Dates with Jameela Jamil, out now wherever you get your podcasts.

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March 20, 2023 85 min

"So a bounty hunter walks into a bar..." Jump into the ring with none other than Mr. Jon Favreau. We're fixin' for a species reveal, meticulous concentration, and the big balloon, so have your Mrs. Beasley's muffins on standby for another delectable episode of SmartLess.


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March 13, 2023 77 min

In the words of Al Michaels, “please God, when I open my mouth, let air come out.” Join us for some punchball, stickball, Ringolevio, stoop ball, and motorcycles on ice. It’s the game of life, and it’s called SmartLess. Now, play ball!


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March 6, 2023 68 min

Gather ‘round for some storytelling with this week’s guest, Natasha Lyonne. The flock flies us through ATM shenanigans, toasties & flat whites, and bus-fulls of bozos. Read between the texts - it’s SmartLess.


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February 27, 2023 60 min

Weaze the juice…it’s Brendan Fraser. Items you’ll need for this ep: a punch card, a video magnetofon, prison WIFI, pork and beans, and a hidden Yorkshire Terrier. Safety first; it’s SmartLess.


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February 20, 2023 65 min

This week let’s suit-up with Billy Crudup! We all sit down and indulge in some ‘Classic Crudup,’ like priceless voiceover campaigns, 800 numbers, and timeshares on the moon. After all, to quote the great William Gaither Crudup, “poolside furniture is my specialty.”


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February 13, 2023 53 min

Find an excuse to cancel dinner and let’s take a journey through the brain of the great Eugene Levy. We talk comedy, we talk travel, and we all get a timeshare in Goodwood… amongst other things. Join us for another SmartLess, and let us never forget: “God loves a terrier.”


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February 6, 2023 53 min

Put on your uniform and get your wiggles out: it’s Tracee Ellis Ross. We sit down and explore a cappella panic, crying in the mirror, and a village of unicorns. So organize your closet, it’s time for another searing episode of Star Search. Wait, scratch that – it’s SmartLess.


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January 30, 2023 68 min

We go on a hike with the incredible Dana Carvey. This week we’re plonkin’, we’re chuggin’ vitamins, and we’re explorin’ free market capitalism, a.k.a. 900 types of cereal. Come tickle your ribs with us; it’s SmartLess.


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January 23, 2023 69 min

We needed a lead vocalist, so we got Bono. Come join us for breaking-news, the similarities between Ireland and Jamaica, the difference between EQ and IQ, and, um… World of Warcraft. Tune your dials, folks— it’s SmartLess.


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January 16, 2023 68 min

Let’s all go to the movies… with Steven Spielberg. We fall in love with Doctor Zhivago, indulge in some tainted lamb, and build a lucky sand castle. In the words of Steven Spielberg, “I have to tell the story; it’s in my marrow.”


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January 9, 2023 61 min

We spend a fortnight in the future with our dear friend, John Krasinski. Baby weight record-holder a.k.a. ‘Kras’ schools us on Call Of Duty, Sean auditions for an Esurance ad, and we all get burritos at Sharky’s. Come join us for a listen– we’re serving cardboard and almonds!


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January 2, 2023 50 min

We suspend reality with the one and only Alejandro Iñárritu, discussing bear attacks, finger dexterity exercises, and a little bit about filmmaking. In the words of Alejandro, “turn off your co-pilot of rational demandings and just let yourself go.


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December 26, 2022 63 min

History major Edward Norton swims with the pod this week, uncovering rare treasures like a Portillo’s private plane, Asian long-horned beetles, a wonky browser, and a wet Marlon Brando. But at the end of the day, “it was the kind of thing I would have really done just for the poster."


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December 19, 2022 60 min

It’s raining Skittles this week, as the ultra-cool James Cameron shows us how to swim. We dive into the abyss of invented reality… a world of deep sea chicken, where Roombas order Chinese food, and you never need to bail out your dog. Come with us if you want to live - it’s SmartLess, baby.


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December 12, 2022 60 min

We find our Quiet Place with the wonderfully charming Emily Blunt. Will auditions for Friends, Emily pronounces “Arnold Palmer” with precision, and Sean makes a classic cheesecake. Grab a fresh bowl of drunken noodles... it’s an all-new SmartLess.


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December 5, 2022 51 min

The illustrious Sigourney Weaver trains us to breathe underwater, look into camera, and make chocolates for agents. “Get off my mountain!” It’s another rib-tickling episode of SmartLess.


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November 28, 2022 48 min

Pull those Knives Out and lay some Brick: it’s writer/director Rian Johnson. We discuss ‘making movies with a bunch of friends,’ and a hairy Yul Brynner. Plus, anonymous caller “Scotty” chimes in with questions! Grab your Green Milk; it’s an all new SmartLess.


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November 21, 2022 45 min

This week we host the illustrious Kumail Nanjiani to discuss weight gain tips, the definition of a real man, and a snake fighting a mongoose. “Happy birthday, thank you very much!”


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