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SmartLess Presents ClueLess

SmartLess Media
Puzzles
Games
Sean Hayes
Word Centipede
Comedy
Monopoly
Word Games
Clueless
Mental Health
Trivia Games
San Francisco Sketchfest
Riddles
Word Workout
T-Mobile
Bot Bops
Board Games
Bizarro TV Guide
Broadway Musicals
Reality TV
IXL Learning

SmartLess Presents ClueLess is a bite-sized, biweekly podcast (10-12 minutes an episode), in which our host, Emmy-winning writer Elliott Kalan, guides the listener through different puzzles, brainteasers, & conundrums to see if they’re faster than this season's contestant Sean Hayes!

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Latest Episodes

While our host Elliott is away this week ascending to a higher plane of consciousness (he won the chance to evolve into a being of pure thought by entering a meat raffle), please enjoy our last episode! In this final installment, Elliott welcomes bac... more

While our host Elliott is away this week competing in the International Sock Skating Championships (he's feeling good, but there's this guy from Eswatini with fearsome form), please enjoy another repeat performance. In this episode, Elliott invites h... more

While our fearless leader Elliott is away this week at a Fear Conquering Conference conquering his fears (he has a debilitating case of Arachibutyrophobia, the fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth), please enjoy another repeat per... more

While our host Elliott Kalan is otherwise engaged this week completing The 12 Tasks Of Hercules (absolutely no trouble slaying the nine-headed hydra, or obtaining the cattle of the three-bodied giant Geryon, but he's having a heck of a time capturing... more

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Recent Guests

Kristen Schaal
Comedian and actress (guest)
Episode: Re-release: 216 - Word Sandwich/Word Centipede (w/ Kristen Schaal and Matt Oberg)
Matt Oberg
Comedian and actor (guest)
Episode: Re-release: 216 - Word Sandwich/Word Centipede (w/ Kristen Schaal and Matt Oberg)
Natasha Leggero
Comedian, co-host of Endless Honeymoon
Endless Honeymoon
Episode: Re-release: 214 - Odd Throuples/Bot Bops (w/ Moshe Kasher and Natasha Leggero)
Moshe Kasher
Comedian, co-host of Endless Honeymoon
Endless Honeymoon
Episode: Re-release: 214 - Odd Throuples/Bot Bops (w/ Moshe Kasher and Natasha Leggero)
John Hodgman
Co-host of E Pluribus Motto
E Pluribus Motto
Episode: Re-release: 210 - Take A Wild Guess/Tone Note (w/ Janet Varney and John Hodgman)
Gabe Liedman
Co-host of I Need You Guys
I Need You Guys (SmartLess Network)
Episode: Re-release: 202 - Word Workout (w/ Max Silvestri and Gabe Liedman)
Max Silvestri
Co-host of I Need You Guys
I Need You Guys (SmartLess Network)
Episode: Re-release: 202 - Word Workout (w/ Max Silvestri and Gabe Liedman)
Janet Varney
Podcaster, performer, SF SketchFest co-founder
SF SketchFest
Episode: 212 - Leg Day/This Or That (w/ Janet Varney and Neil Patrick Harris)
Neil Patrick Harris
Star of Stage, Screen, and the Dreams of Millions
Episode: 212 - Leg Day/This Or That (w/ Janet Varney and Neil Patrick Harris)

Host

Elliott Kalan
Host of puzzle-focused show; Emmy-winning writer with a penchant for wordplay and witty banter

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 499 ratings
  • Awesomeness

    I came here as a Flop House fan looking for some extra Elliott Kalan content! Clueless is great, but the episodes with Kristen Schaal and Matt Oberg are simply the best!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OverHereLibrarianing
    United States5 months ago
  • Spoiler auto chapter labels

    Love the show, but please turn off auto chapter labels. AI labeled the last chapter of the last episode with the answer to the puzzle.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jackie123
    United States5 months ago
  • Do the math!

    Highest joke per minute ratio out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nattyfond
    United States6 months ago
  • Best podcast EVER!!!

    LOVE this podcast—Elliott has THE best sense of humor paired with his love of games trivia! Plus, it’s the PERFECT length for me to listen to while I exercise—working out my brain and my body at the same time!

    NOTE: On the Word Workout episode of 11/17/25, the release year for Gravity is wrong—that was 2013. Interstellar (which the two guys guessed during their discussion) was released in 2014.

    NOTE #2: On the 12/8/25 episode, you had one too many A’s in the Megaclue from including the ‘A’ f... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    "Memory Master"
    United States6 months ago
  • Minimal content maximal ads

    Cute and funny — but super short and about 50% ads which is a bummer

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    gymming
    United States9 months ago

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Fans love the quick, playful puzzles and witty host energy.
Some listeners wish for fewer ads and longer episodes, but praise the short, snackable format for commutes.
Guests bring strong banter and funny dynamics that elevate the games.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#125
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#127
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#48
Germany/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#28
Ukraine/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#88
United Arab Emirates/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#113
India/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Re-release: 215 - Take A Wild Guess/This Or That (w/ Moshe Kasher and Natasha Leggero)
Q: How did Natasha perform in the Beatles ranking question and why was it significant?
Natasha guessed closest to the actual ranking position of Sgt. Pepper, which led to her winning that round, illustrating how intuition and discussion influence the outcome in a trivia setup.
Re-release: 215 - Take A Wild Guess/This Or That (w/ Moshe Kasher and Natasha Leggero)
Q: What is the purpose of the Take A Wild Guess game?
To name a number between 1 and 100 and then decide whether the actual answer is higher or lower, with the closer guess earning a point in a playful, competitive setup.
Re-release: 214 - Odd Throuples/Bot Bops (w/ Moshe Kasher and Natasha Leggero)
Q: The opening question asks which famous person connects the names of the 10th President to the Daily Planet editor-in-chief, and the hint gives the president's first name as John.
The answer is Tyler Perry, formed by combining John Tyler and Perry White.
Re-release: 210 - Take A Wild Guess/Tone Note (w/ Janet Varney and John Hodgman)
Q: What two-word anagram describes getting up or rising to a throne—get up, your majesty?
Rise, sire.
Re-release: 210 - Take A Wild Guess/Tone Note (w/ Janet Varney and John Hodgman)
Q: What two-word anagram phrase would describe a person with millions of views on the internet?
Viral rival.

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What is SmartLess Presents ClueLess about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Compact, high-energy puzzle and wordplay show hosted by Emmy-winning writer Elliott Kalan. Each 10-12 minute episode delivers fast-paced games, witty banter, and clever Megaclue rounds with a rotating cast of guests from comedy and pop culture. The format leans into playful competition, quick-fire clues, and cultural riffs, making it a breezy, brain-teasing break that both fans of wordplay and casual listeners can enjoy. A standout is the recurring Mega Clue finale that ties rounds together with smart wordplay and guest chemistry, often amplified by notable guests from the comedy and entertainment world. Potential listeners will likely appreciate the brisk pace, accessible puzzles, and sharp humor, especially if they enjoy interactive, game... more

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1. Kristen Schaal
2. Matt Oberg
3. Natasha Leggero
4. Moshe Kasher
5. John Hodgman
6. Gabe Liedman
7. Max Silvestri
8. Janet Varney

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