"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...
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Sep 28, 2026 · 59:31
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…
Sep 21, 2026 · 1:05:42
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…
Sep 17, 2026 · 1:05:08
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…
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:00:16
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…
Sep 7, 2026 · 1:03:23
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…
Aug 31, 2026 · 54:01
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+…
Aug 24, 2026 · 55:38
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…
Aug 17, 2026 · 56:29
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…
Aug 13, 2026 · 55:44
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…
Aug 10, 2026 · 54:20
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…
Aug 3, 2026 · 1:10:31
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…
Jul 27, 2026 · 1:00:34
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.…
Jul 20, 2026 · 59:41
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…
Jul 16, 2026 · 43:09
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…
Jul 13, 2026 · 1:02:41
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…
Jul 6, 2026 · 54:27
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…
Jun 29, 2026 · 58:26
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.…
Jun 22, 2026 · 57:23
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…
Jun 15, 2026 · 1:04:55
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…
Jun 11, 2026 · 1:04:27
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…
Jun 8, 2026 · 59:47
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…
Jun 1, 2026 · 57:47
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…
May 25, 2026 · 1:02:16
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…
May 21, 2026 · 54:22
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…
May 18, 2026 · 1:00:52
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…
May 11, 2026 · 1:00:40
“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…
May 8, 2026 · 1:15:45
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…
May 4, 2026 · 1:05:17
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…
Apr 27, 2026 · 1:00:16
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…
Apr 20, 2026 · 1:01:54
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…
Apr 13, 2026 · 1:10:57
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…
Apr 9, 2026 · 51:28
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…
Apr 6, 2026 · 1:05:05
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…
Mar 30, 2026 · 1:00:04
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…
Mar 23, 2026 · 1:01:43
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…
Mar 16, 2026 · 1:04:25
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…
Mar 12, 2026 · 55:28
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…
Mar 9, 2026 · 1:19:33
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…
Mar 2, 2026 · 1:01:22
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.…
Feb 26, 2026 · 42:13
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…
Feb 23, 2026 · 1:00:27
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…
Feb 16, 2026 · 1:05:47
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…
Feb 12, 2026 · 47:29
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…
Feb 9, 2026 · 1:09:44
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…
Feb 2, 2026 · 1:03:20
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…
Jan 26, 2026 · 1:00:05
It’s 87 days of chicken piccata with the wonderful Leanne Morgan. A yelling beagle, breast-feeding & hemorrhoids, plus all those girls shooting boars in their panties. And yes,…
Jan 19, 2026 · 1:06:48
Settle your face — we’ve got Pixies. Where is our mind? On things like the dictionary, the draft, communal showers, and the highly-underrated color brown. Serving up “some…
Jan 16, 2026 · 3:06
CrimeLess is a weekly comedy talk show exploring the wild crime questions you’d never act on—but secretly want answered. Comedian Rory Scovel and journalist–turned–true-crime…
Jan 12, 2026 · 56:56
Throw on a nightshirt and a bonnet– it’s Jennifer Lawrence. The Sass, a legacy of chaos, and hockey equipment in the boiler room. “This is what it’s like to be one of the guys,”…
Jan 8, 2026 · 47:57
Handler!? You hardly even knew 'er! But now you're gonna, on a wild ride through pinky rings, $2000 cab rides, and nasal swabs on first dates... with none other than Chelsea…
Jan 5, 2026 · 1:06:48
This week we find Mr. Ricky Gervais, dusting off old awards from 20 years ago (again!?). Trade secrets, cannibals, getting a crab drunk, and table tennis in a snorkel. Honesty is…
Dec 29, 2025 · 1:01:53
Join us for a hero’s journey with the great Macaulay Culkin. Find your light, hit your marks, systematically sabotage the Wet Bandits. It’s Magic v. Sexy v. Naughty… on an…
Dec 22, 2025 · 1:06:44
From Shameless to SmartLess — it’s Jeremy Allen White! We chat dancing, cookies, and dream-roles this week (and our favorite Chicago lunches). “Eat like you’re doing a podcast.”…
Dec 15, 2025 · 1:04:20
Grab your breakfast sushi – it’s Walton Goggins. Seven horses, five camels, two gallons of yak vodka, and an eagle hunter. Plus, imposter syndrome: what is that? This is your…
Dec 11, 2025 · 51:37
"The Sandman" a.k.a. the unstoppable legend Adam Sandler, drives a golf-ball right onto the SmartLess fairway and we all take a ride on the cart of life through blackout nerves,…
Dec 8, 2025 · 1:00:16
Collapse your stroller: it’s Laura Dern. Sixteen ice cream cones, the hardest acting job of her life, and Nepo Hayes. Save it for the sequel, guys… it’s an all-new SmartLess.…
Dec 1, 2025 · 1:04:10
Have a spirulina shake, it’s Noah Hawley. Siberia with family restaurants, pitching the segue, and the Mayor of Childhood. “Family programming… that ship has sailed.” It’s an…
Nov 24, 2025 · 1:12:27
Step into our stretch limousine — it’s Benedict Cumberbatch. Corndogs, Nature vs. Nurture, and [very lightly touching upon] How-To Clean Yourself. It’s a podcast, folks… and it’s…
Nov 17, 2025 · 1:03:52
It’s our start-gift: Claire Danes. Cursed cows, Moroccan cats, a Kentucky Schnoodle, and “very cute dirt.” It’s another episode of ‘How To Remain Employed and Local,’ also known…
Nov 13, 2025 · 44:21
Our lovely surprise guest Jenny Slate joins from a supply closet to give us the 5-day weather outlook, the difference between drop and dropper, texts about ‘the patriarchy,’ and…
Nov 10, 2025 · 1:03:34
Take the Jimmy Jet to Timbuktu: it’s Tom Freston. No experience in television, selling toilet paper, various red-light districts, and a Bob Marley ring-tone. It’s really good to…
Nov 6, 2025 · 34:43
Sean Hayes (from SmartLess, one of our podcast dads) is here! We get into Gleem toothpaste commercials and weird 1-800 hotlines, and give Jenny advice on a meme featuring her…
Nov 3, 2025 · 1:07:43
Ok with the pretzels; it’s David Duchovny. A ship of fools, Dads’ novels, making music, and finalllllly teaching Jason how to read. “I mean, dishwashing liquid is pretty good.”…
Oct 27, 2025 · 59:09
Get your claws out: it’s Oscar Isaac. Memory, dance belts, Travis picking, and the buddy system. The river doesn’t dam itself… on an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM…
Oct 20, 2025 · 1:02:24
Get the motion-sensors on in here: it’s Edgar Wright. Free ice cream, the dregs of humanity, and a fistful of fingers. Turn on your joke-delivery machine… it’s time for an…
Oct 13, 2025 · 59:47
This week it’s one of the greats: Julia Roberts. Selling shoes, love letters, a weatherman on Donahue, and the mystery elves that are insurance. “Abandonment can be funny!” …on…
Oct 9, 2025 · 1:02:37
Italian candy expert, amateur filmmaker (and recipient of 11 Academy Awards) Paul Thomas Anderson joins us this week to dig into the businesstry and take a bite outta’ life.…
Oct 6, 2025 · 55:59
Wake up with the TV on; it’s Kirsten Dunst. Cheer squad, burger talk, dream work, cake campaigns, and a sign that says “Smile, It’s Showtime.” Make sure to clean the CPAP machine…
Sep 29, 2025 · 56:16
Fill the lighter with butane, it’s Michelle Pfeiffer. Honeywagon territory, mildewy screenplays, the trauma of stenography, and cutting Al’s finger. Welcome to the final episode…
Sep 22, 2025 · 1:02:52
If you can believe drummers and motorcycles: it’s Lionel Richie. 12 notes, sleep outs, God’s words, and winning Wimbledon. Fungus is among us… on an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe…
Sep 16, 2025 · 9:06
Smartless Podfather Will Arnett interviews Brian Baumgartner, Cooper Manning and Kenny Mayne, the hosts of Smartless Media's new comedy golf podcast We Need a Fourth. Together,…
Sep 15, 2025 · 52:42
Folks are doing carpentry— it’s the dulcet tones of Kate McKinnon! ASMR, traffic, chicken juice, and Natalie’s mother’s costume jewelry. This is chaos. Welcome to SmartLess.…
Sep 11, 2025 · 54:58
The incredibly talented actor/producer Kerry Washington joins us this week to give us a safer-sex education. Sean becomes our next Barbara Walters, Will makes a promise he’ll…
Sep 8, 2025 · 1:04:52
Mel Robbins joins our friend group as we count 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. A Gabor latte, what’s really under the soda can in the green room trash bin, and did they pick up incidentals? This…
Sep 1, 2025 · 57:26
We’re hanging out with Steve Buscemi. The Material, how to come through doors, actor/director catnip, and yoga on the weekends. Wasa, bee? It’s SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM…
Aug 25, 2025 · 57:28
Congratulations, you won: it’s Olivia Colman. A timely pat on the back, getting slightly better at saying no, and “nice to meet you” (and then you have a sex scene). How very…
Aug 18, 2025 · 1:02:03
It’s fun with the words… with James Gunn. Super subjects like a Kevin with a hard C, the super-package, and sensitivity as a superpower. Keep your eyes off my plums, man; it’s an…
Aug 14, 2025 · 1:02:47
Avid fly fisherman Liam Neeson brings his very particular set of skills (and his Stanley thermos) to the show this week. To Sean’s dismay, we don’t talk about Star Wars. However,…
Aug 11, 2025 · 1:00:23
Put your hands on yourself, it’s Jason Momoa– making his pod-debut. Hot topics across the board on this one, like cute boy haircuts, facial creams and lotions, dollar drinks on…
Aug 4, 2025 · 1:07:51
Zip your hair on, it’s Marc Maron. The dark side of luxury problems, exciting medical stories, and the gift of yet another microphone. Get duct taped into position, it’s an…
Jul 31, 2025 · 1:18:13
Open up your fortune cookie, it’s John Mayer- LIVE from Los Angeles. Give ‘em the pickle, UTI jokes, and giving Yes-And a run for its money. Welcome to our marriage, it’s an…
Jul 28, 2025 · 54:06
Are you still off sugar? It’s our friend Julia Garner. Witch energy, Waymo advocacy, pretending to be good at stuff, and feeling uncomfortable to feel comfortable. Failure is a…
Jul 21, 2025 · 1:00:10
This week— Mr. Anthony Mackie joins us to discuss little upgrades, crazier crafty, and making a friend of pilates. A couple’a nice seats for a premiere would be great… It’s an…
Jul 16, 2025 · 5:32
Colman Domingo joins Kelly Ripa on her podcast “Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa” to talk about everything from the unbelievably romantic way he met his now husband to his…
Jul 14, 2025 · 56:34
Don’t curse - it’s Graydon Carter. Soft Power, subtitles, and a cat teaching itself to read. Meta much? We’re offending somebody. It’s an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM…
Jul 10, 2025 · 55:45
Welkom by ‘n nuwe SmartLess, where Sean makes Sloppy Joes, we all get tattoos, and we finally get to talk golf, tennis, and pickleball with the one and only Charlize Theron. This…
Jul 7, 2025 · 46:23
Don’t shave your head off! It’s Nicholas Hoult. Doing good work, creating special things, and chasing fame and money like a rabid animal. Your heart is a business… on an all-new…
Jun 30, 2025 · 55:28
Be sure to shower with extra shampoo; we have Taron Egerton in the house this week. The land of plenty, the middle of nowhere, and how everyone’s home is their home. “You’re…
Jun 23, 2025 · 1:05:42
Grab your extra-icy Arnold Palmer… it’s Mr. Stephen Graham. Topics may include: Scouse, scavenger hunts, parachute pants, and the risk of pretension. So load up your Dopp kit,…
Jun 16, 2025 · 1:02:15
Enter the 36 Chambers but grab your dash candle en route; it’s none other than The RZA. Wu Tang slang, the tongue as the sword, the first NFT, and the game of chess. Laughs rule…
Jun 12, 2025 · 35:50
The pod gets electric when surprise guest Sarah Silverman flies in to shock the guys with her charm, sass, and funny-bone. A stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and host of The…
Jun 9, 2025 · 1:02:30
Put your blindfold on, one teaspoon at a time: it’s Gordon Ramsay. Meat and 2 veg, a Trojan mouse, and the soup of the month. Bon appétit dans un tout nouvel épisode de…
Jun 2, 2025 · 56:00
Grow out your summer cut, it’s our steward of the land: Ms. Parker Posey. Storymaking, mime skills, that liminal space, and a little butterfly outside. The laugh is the indicator…
May 26, 2025 · 40:35
Pad up your funny bones; it’s Shane Gillis. The ham gene, war history, workouts vs. naps, and serious movies with serious actors. There’s nothin’ lake about it… on another…
May 19, 2025 · 57:03
Fill up your airbag and lather yourself in fire-gel, it’s David Leitch. We discuss the literal and figurative pratfalls of the industry— cherry picking, Culver City for Tokyo,…
May 15, 2025 · 44:57
What can we say about the lovely Tina Fey? The talented actor, writer, creator and producer is granted 1-hour of time from her parole officer / daughter to blast out a quick pod…
May 12, 2025 · 1:04:02
Snap a flare off - it’s Mr. Pete Buttigieg. We talk trucks, fish, the WWE, rush-delivery marriage, and a cottage industry of custom homemade nail polish. What time did you eat…
May 5, 2025 · 1:03:20
We are joined by Pam Abdy and Mike De Luca (Co-Chairs and CEOs of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group) from not one, but two offices. Air travel protocols, a big dark room with a…
Apr 29, 2025 · 9:05
Welcome to Staying Alive, a new comedic health and wellness podcast from Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally, two comedians, best friends, and hosts of TV’s 101 Places To Party Before You…
Apr 28, 2025 · 49:26
Pull out your ham glazing kit, it’s Paul Rudd. Forensics, a death in the audience, and the best WiFi in town. Are they hocks? They can be. It’s an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to…
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