SmartLess

SmartLess

Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett

Episodes 357
Avg. Duration 56m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.6 (54,129)
Since Jul 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
77%
Hosting
feeds.simplecast.com

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About This Podcast

"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 new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

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Recent Episodes

"Jon Bernthal"

Jun 08, 2026 59m

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…

"Bowen Yang"

Jun 01, 2026 57m

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…

"Nick Jonas"

May 25, 2026 1h 2m

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…

"RE-RELEASE: Nate Bargatze"

May 21, 2026 54m Bonus

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…

"Sting"

May 18, 2026 1h

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…

"Kareem Rahma"

May 11, 2026 1h

“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.…

"Jonah Hill LIVE"

May 08, 2026 1h 15m Bonus

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…

"Colin Jost"

May 04, 2026 1h 5m

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…

"Nick Kroll"

Apr 27, 2026 1h

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…

"Aubrey Plaza"

Apr 20, 2026 1h 1m

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…

"Amanda Peet"

Apr 13, 2026 1h 10m

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…

"RE-RELEASE: Charlie Day"

Apr 09, 2026 51m Bonus

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…

"Stephen Colbert"

Apr 06, 2026 1h 5m

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…

"Elle Fanning"

Mar 30, 2026 1h

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…

"Maggie Gyllenhaal"

Mar 23, 2026 1h 1m

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…

"Cillian Murphy"

Mar 16, 2026 1h 4m

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…

"RE-RELEASE: Emma Stone"

Mar 12, 2026 55m Bonus

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…

"Kris Jenner"

Mar 09, 2026 1h 19m

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…

"Brian Cox"

Mar 02, 2026 1h 1m

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…

STAYING ALIVE: Will Arnett, Part 1!

Feb 26, 2026 42m Bonus

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…

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How many episodes does SmartLess have?

SmartLess has published 357 episodes since July 2020, covering topics in Comedy, Education.

Is SmartLess still active?

SmartLess is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 56m.

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