SmartLess

By: Jason Bateman Sean Hayes Will Arnett
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  • "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.
    2024 SmartLess LLC
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  • SmartLess Presents ClueLess! 145 - Do Not Pass Go! (w/ Scotty Icenogle)

    SmartLess Presents ClueLess! 145 - Do Not Pass Go! (w/ Scotty Icenogle)
    Apr 17 2025

    On this special Monopoly-themed episode of ClueLess, host Elliott Kalan and constant contestant Sean Hayes invite Sean’s husband Scotty Icenogle to play a new game where the instructions are very simple: Do Not Pass Go! Elliott will give a series of clues, and every answer ends in the letters G-O. The questions increase in difficulty, leading to a MegaClue round where they are worth five points each!


    Subscribe to ClueLess HERE.

    New episodes every Monday and Thursday.

    Puzzles in this episode are by Josh Richmond and Jason Reich.

    Script by Elliott Kalan.

    Music and sound effects by Devon Torrey Bryant.

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    22 mins
  • "Jeff Goldblum"

    "Jeff Goldblum"
    Apr 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. It’s a podcast; it’s called SmartLess.

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    59 mins
  • "RE-RELEASE: Neil deGrasse Tyson"

    "RE-RELEASE: Neil deGrasse Tyson"
    Apr 10 2025

    The guys are surprised by renowned astrophysicist, planetary scientist and author, Neil deGrasse Tyson. Neil teaches the guys about the wonders of the universe, the concept of infinity, the power of mind-blowing inspiration, and even his own potential parallel universe. Gravity and Levity all at once.

    This episode was originally released on 7/27/2020.

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    46 mins
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3 of the Funniest Humans keeping me sane!

Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett are amazingly funny. I even love the hokey theme song that takes me back to growing up when the AV kit on wheels was brought into the classroom for an educational film. Thank you, thank you, thank you for making me laugh until my sides ache!

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You will get smarter as you laugh

One of the 3 hosts has a surprise guest every week. The early guests were friends of the hosts and as they added more guests they were people that at least 2 of the hosts were not close. They crack wise with very intelligent questions added in. Science, the arts, politics and entertainment industry are all covered. Low information right wingers may want to skip a few of the podcasts.

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Highly Recommend! Very entertaining!

Such a fun podcast! You can't go wrong with Jason, Sean and Will. I enjoy their banter and the casual, informative interviews with their weekly mystery guests. Easy to binge !

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Love it!

Great interview! I think I've seen almost everything he's done. Bryan Cranston is an incredible actor.

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Awesome Podcast

I love your show the banter & different personalities is Fing hilarious! I look forward to it all week, it's my go-to, hands down favorite Podcast!! And I'm from WY (similar to the sister in Wisconsin just further West but same distance removed from your hostness' high society asses) so I appreciate when you all break it down for my little ol country bumpkin ass. And the guests you guys pull in are phenomenally impressive. I mean Sir Paul Mccartney is music royalty. It's a truly wonderful listening experience. The things myths & legends are made of. Love it!

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"Adam Scott" Mar 17 2025

This episode was so funny! I laughed so hard and was so energized by the end. I love the Smartless guys and their relationship and having a guest that can jump right into that fray is amazing. Thanks for this one!

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Interesting and funny

Love this podcast! It's not for everyone as some of the humor is dry, and the hosts have quick wits. I find it hilarious though. So many "funny" people are so obvious today. These hosts are clever, smart funny. Interesting, diverse guests and conversations. Wonderful repartee. Makes me wish we were all friends having dinner

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Best radio show

What a great surprise!’ I usually listen to Howard Stern, but I felt his show is getting played out and boring guest since Covid 19. I loved the show arrested development and gave this a listen. Great chemistry and Will Arnet is hilarious. Love these guys.

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Yes

Oklahoma listener.... not just Wisconsin! Could genuinely use two episodes a week. Even the ads are hilarious. I sent the manscaping “jingle balls” ad to friends because it’s just too perfect. Three idiots that are smart way deep down, and make me laugh out loud in the car.

Side note, my four year old and sixteen month old laugh and dance to the theme song every time it comes on. Family fun, guys.

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This is such a fun and feel good show!

Awesome in so many respects! Hillarious hosts who are great company and interesting and fun high profile guests.

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