
"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 laugh... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 355 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationComedy | |||

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 an all-new SmartLess.
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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 episode of the podcast named SmartLess.
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“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. Hundo-P.
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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 (btw did we say LIVE!?).
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Loved these guys in arrested development but man this podcast is not funny or interesting at all.
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This podcast feels like an endless loop of Jason Bateman and Will Arnett recycling the same jokes and laughing at themselves. Meanwhile, Sean Hayes is stuck with the thankless job of trying to conduct a real interview—only to be cut off every time it starts to get interesting. Guests end up as background noise in what’s basically an overindulgent inside joke.
I used to love listening to this but it has become more of a roast session and less of learning about the guest.
Think of me when you hold it! What a way to end an episode. Hilarious!
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A witty, conversational show that brings together a rotating roster of high-profile guests—predominantly actors, comedians, musicians, and entertainers—for candid, humorous, and often revealing chats with a tight-knit trio of hosts. Episodes balance personal stories, career insights, and pop-culture banter, delivering accessible, entertaining conversations that frequently blend professional mentorship moments with lighthearted mischief. Noteworthy is the mix of big-name stars with genuine, off-the-cuff dialogue, creating a warm, familiar atmosphere that appeals to listeners who enjoy humor, career anecdotes, and cultural commentary in roughly equal measure.
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SmartLess launched 6 years ago and published 355 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on SmartLess include:
1. Kareem Rahma
2. Jonah Hill
3. Colin Jost
4. Nick Kroll
5. Aubrey Plaza
6. Amanda Peet
7. Charlie Day
8. Stephen Colbert
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