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.

292 episodes transcribed
0 comments
Comedy

"Jeff Goldblum"

Episode Date: April 14, 2025

Unhinge your jaw, it’s Jeff Goldblum. Jazz, urgency, true happiness, and ducks going to Moscow. Leave your kids with their helper, they’re good people...

0 comments
Comedy

"Maria Shriver"

Episode Date: April 7, 2025

It’s the first day of your friendship… with Maria Shriver. Topics include: airline food, emotional sobriety, throwing and going, how to stay engaged a...

0 comments
Comedy

"Elton John & Brandi Carlile"

Episode Date: March 31, 2025

We surely do believe in angels— it’s Elton John & Brandi Carlile. Teleprompters in therapy, Joni’s living room, and the 250-pound mushroom. No more ki...

0 comments
Comedy

"John Lithgow"

Episode Date: March 24, 2025

Every once in a while we class it up over here: John Lithgow. Acting by osmosis, figuring out the funny, a wizard dog, and a witch with a pizza. Excus...

0 comments
Comedy

"Adam Scott"

Episode Date: March 17, 2025

Oh My Goodness: it’s Adam Scott. Black-out curtains, a ’68 Rambler, homonymous encounters, and “what is it about your wife that drives you crazy?” Sle...

0 comments
Comedy

"RE-RELEASE: John Mulaney"

Episode Date: March 13, 2025

As John Mulaney always says: “sugar goes into this body.” This week’s guest gets deep about his former tag crew, hypnotism, and proper swaddle techniq...

0 comments
Comedy

"Millie Bobby Brown"

Episode Date: March 10, 2025

Everyone’s turning 21 this week with Millie Bobby Brown. Accentgate, a cautionary tale, exposed bacteria ports, and Dads. Coyotes are terrified of don...

0 comments
Comedy

"Jelly Roll"

Episode Date: March 3, 2025

Mama didn’t raise no fool this week, folks; it’s Jelly Roll. Incarceration, the need to write music, and the Nobody Cries Alone Policy. Put on your sh...

0 comments
Comedy

"Bill Burr"

Episode Date: February 24, 2025

It’s a point of contention already… with our guest Bill Burr. A soliloquy, much needed advice to plumbers, and underground hockey conspiracy theories....

0 comments
Comedy

"Mark Hamill"

Episode Date: February 17, 2025

Grab your power converters, it’s our national treasure, Mr. Mark Hamill. Spices in space, body-part autographs, time machines, and Scotty’s first pod....

0 comments
Comedy

"RE-RELEASE: Ricky Gervais"

Episode Date: February 13, 2025

His name is Ricky Gervais. He likes a crisp IPA, a ripe international spy thriller, and he also happens to care deeply about humanity. Welcome to anot...

0 comments
Comedy

"Bill Gates"

Episode Date: February 10, 2025

Open the Windows, let’s be BASIC, but don’t XP your pants… it’s the one and only Bill Gates. Pointing, clicking, The Golden Rule, and the dangers of p...

0 comments
Comedy

"Ariana Grande"

Episode Date: February 3, 2025

We're having tea with the dames in heaven: it's Ariana Grande. Moon masks, singing on the treadmill, a wicked slumber, and an insane journey with musi...

0 comments
Comedy

"Jesse Eisenberg"

Episode Date: January 27, 2025

Now there’s a nice fella; it’s Jesse Eisenberg. We talk ‘businesstry’ and beyond: the secret to slapping, magic, anthropology, social networks, and Ji...

0 comments
Comedy

"Tig Notaro"

Episode Date: January 20, 2025

Ladies and gents, it’s our pal Tig Notaro. Party bits, dabbling for decades, a lesbian flying a helicopter, and a dream come true. Pop on your eagle j...

0 comments
Comedy

"Peter Berg"

Episode Date: January 13, 2025

Put down the sugar– we have the wonderful Peter Berg. A rash, a seething ball of confusion and rage, and a love for the game. Happy New Year, Listener...