
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!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 110 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedyGamesLeisure | |||

While Elliott is out of circulation this week doing ten years in Leavenworth (or is it eleven years in Twelveworth?), please enjoy another encore presentation (don't worry, he should be released soon for what the parole board refers to as "polite beh... more
While our host Elliot Kalan is busy this week attending the premiere of his new film Ocean's Elliott (in which Elliott, Elliott Gould, Chris Elliott, and Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott conspire to steal an original print of The Taking Of Pelham 123), pl... more
While our host Elliott Kalan is away this week getting ready to host a Quatro De Mayo event (nobody goes to those, all the big parties are the next day), please enjoy another repeat performance. On this bonus size episode of ClueLess, host Elliott Ka... more
While our host Elliott Kalan is busy this week judging the results of the International Championship Tractor Pull in Belgium (the world's heaviest motorsport), please enjoy another puzzling and hilarious re-release! On this episode of ClueLess, host ... more
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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!
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.
Highest joke per minute ratio out there.
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
Cute and funny — but super short and about 50% ads which is a bummer
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A bite-sized, puzzle-focused show where a witty host guides listeners through quick brain-teasers, word games, and conundrums in about 10–12 minutes per episode. Episodes feature a rotating slate of comedians, writers, and performers who bring banter, pop-culture fluency, and puzzle-solving flair, creating fast-paced, highly sharable segments that pair humor with brainwork. Noteworthy is the recurring dynamic between the host and guests, who blend improvisation with smart puzzle design, making it approachable for both puzzle novices and seasoned fans. The format's brevity and playful energy make it a strong fit for listeners who want a quick mental workout with ample humor and personality.
What stands out are the fast rounds, megaclues, an... more
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SmartLess Presents ClueLess launched 2 years ago and published 110 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 Presents ClueLess include:
1. John Hodgman
2. Max Silvestri
3. Gabe Liedman
4. Kristen Schaal
5. Matt Oberg
6. Moshe Kasher
7. Natasha Leggero
8. Janet Varney
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