SmartLess

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By: Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett

"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...

"Elle Fanning"
#299
Last Monday at 7:01 AM

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 SmartLess.

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"Maggie Gyllenhaal"
#298
03/23/2026

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 SmartLess.

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"Cillian Murphy"
#297
03/16/2026

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 SmartLess.

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"RE-RELEASE: Emma Stone"
03/12/2026

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 HairLess [scratch that] an all-new SmartLess.

This episode was originally released on 12/11/2023.

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"Kris Jenner"
#296
03/09/2026

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 alternate reality that is [in some intimate regions often colloquially referred to as] an all-new "SmartLess." 

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"Brian Cox"
#295
03/02/2026

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.

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STAYING ALIVE: Will Arnett, Part 1!
02/26/2026

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 You Die) sit down with Will to ask him about keeping in shape, cutting out sugar, viral podcast clips, and the nuts and bolts of making his new film, Is This Thing On? Plus, Pally has a text exchange with Will that he’d like to ask him about, and Gabrus might have to buy new budgie smugglers.

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"Chris Hemsworth"
#294
02/23/2026

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 talking,” …on an all-new SmartLess.

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"Margot Robbie"
#293
02/16/2026

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 all-new SmartLess.

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"RE-RELEASE: Jon Hamm"
02/12/2026

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.

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"Andrew Huberman"
#292
02/09/2026

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 to be glutathione’d to your headphones… on an all-new SmartLess.

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"Charli xcx"
#291
02/02/2026

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 toothbrush… the groove is in the gums. Welcome to SmartLess.

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"Leanne Morgan"
#290
01/26/2026

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, of course: some follow-up questions about the chicken and the porch. “Every day’s a party,” …on an all-new SmartLess.

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"Pixies"
#289
01/19/2026

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 delightful words to trip over,” …on an all-new SmartLess.

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Introducing: CrimeLess
01/16/2026

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 podcaster Josh Dean break down a new outrageous caper each episode, from bold heists and absurd scams to crypto disasters and monkey-driven chaos. Their deep dives into the strange details and eccentric criminals spark hilarious, totally hypothetical brainstorms about how things could have gone even more off the rails.

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"Jennifer Lawrence"
#288
01/12/2026

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,” on an all-new SmartLess.

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"RE-RELEASE: Chelsea Handler"
01/08/2026

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 Handler. Can you even handler it!?

This episode was originally released on 10/18/2021.

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"Ricky Gervais"
#287
01/05/2026

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 funny, so how do we look in these slacks? Welcome to an all-new SmartLess.

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"Macaulay Culkin"
#286
12/29/2025

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 all-new SmartLess.

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"Jeremy Allen White"
#285
12/22/2025

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.” It’s an all-new SmartLess.

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"Walton Goggins"
#284
12/15/2025

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 reality… on an all-new SmartLess.

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"RE-RELEASE: Adam Sandler"
12/11/2025

"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, comfort-zones vs. ambition, the importance of family, and the nuances of the comedy brain. Fore!

This episode was originally released on 10/12/2020.

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"Laura Dern"
#283
12/08/2025

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.

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"Noah Hawley"
#282
12/01/2025

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 all-new SmartLess.

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"Benedict Cumberbatch"
#281
11/24/2025

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 called SmartLess, k?

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"Claire Danes"
#280
11/17/2025

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 (in some circles) as SmartLess.

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"RE-RELEASE: Jenny Slate"
11/13/2025

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 so much more. Come ruin your minds with us, here at Chateau SmartLess.

This episode was originally released on 6/27/2022.

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"Tom Freston"
#279
11/10/2025

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 be with you… on an all-new SmartLess.

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INTRODUCING: I Need You Guys with Gabe Liedman, Jenny Slate and Max Silvestri (w/ Sean Hayes)
11/06/2025

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 getting some seriously unwanted attention. Plus: hear Gabe and Max try out their Delco accents.

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"David Duchovny"
#278
11/03/2025

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.” …on an all-new SmartLess.

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"Oscar Isaac"
#277
10/27/2025

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.

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"Edgar Wright"
#276
10/20/2025

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 all-new SmartLess.

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"Julia Roberts"
#275
10/13/2025

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 an all-new SmartLess.

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"RE-RELEASE: Paul Thomas Anderson"
10/09/2025

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. Motto panukeiku! Hai?

This episode was originally released on 3/7/2022.

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"Kirsten Dunst"
#274
10/06/2025

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 in between… on an all-new SmartLess.

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"Michelle Pfeiffer"
#273
09/29/2025

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 [until next week]... of an all-new SmartLess.

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"Lionel Richie"
#272
09/22/2025

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.

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INTRODUCING: We Need A Fourth with Brian Baumgartner, Cooper Manning and Kenny Mayne
09/16/2025

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, they break down their love of golf, their lack of interest in yoga, and a freak injury to Chris Pratt. We Need A Fourth premiered September 15 with guests Eli Manning and Jason Bateman. New episodes are out every Monday. Listen and subscribe, wherever you get your podcasts. From Smartless Media and SiriusXM.

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"Kate McKinnon"
#271
09/15/2025

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.

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"RE-RELEASE: Kerry Washington"
09/11/2025

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 never break, while Jason confirms the level of college education in the group… and we’re just a few credits shy, folks. That’s why it’s called SmartLess. Kanpai!

This episode was originally released on 8/1/2022.

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