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SmartLess Presents ClueLess

SmartLess Media
Puzzles
Games
Sean Hayes
Word Centipede
Comedy
Monopoly
Word Games
Mental Health
Trivia Games
Clueless
Riddles
Word Workout
T-Mobile
Bot Bops
San Francisco Sketchfest
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!

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes107Foundeda year ago
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Latest Episodes

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

While our host Elliott Kalan is busy this week opening his new theme park Vice President Universe (come for the death-defying Spiro Agnew Drop Tower, stay for Hubert Humphrey's Haunted House), please enjoy another puzzling re-release! On this episode... more

While our host Elliott Kalan is otherwise engaged this week, putting the finishing touches on his 10-part documentary series New Jersey: Jewel Of The Americas, please enjoy another brain-twisting re-release! On this episode of ClueLess, host Elliott ... more

While our host Elliott Kalan is busy this week preparing his one-man performance of The Taking Of Pelham 123, please enjoy another hilarious re-release! On this episode of ClueLess, Elliott invites his friends Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman, marr... more

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Recent Guests

Kristen Schaal
Guest on episode, comedian and actor
The Legend Of Crystal Schaal promotional appearances mentioned
Episode: 216 - Word Sandwich/Word Centipede (w/ Kristen Schaal and Matt Oberg)
Matt Oberg
Guest on episode, comedian and actor
The Legend Of Crystal Schaal promotional appearances mentioned
Episode: 216 - Word Sandwich/Word Centipede (w/ Kristen Schaal and Matt Oberg)
Natasha Leggero
Comedian and co-host of The Endless Honeymoon Podcast
The Endless Honeymoon Podcast
Episode: 214 - Odd Throuples/Bot Bops (w/ Moshe Kasher and Natasha Leggero)
Moshe Kasher
Comedian and co-host of The Endless Honeymoon Podcast
The Endless Honeymoon Podcast
Episode: 214 - Odd Throuples/Bot Bops (w/ Moshe Kasher and Natasha Leggero)
Janet Varney
Podcaster, actor, and co-founder of the San Francisco SketchFest
Episode: 211 - Breaking The Law/Linkuistics (w/ Janet Varney and Neil Patrick Harris)
Neil Patrick Harris
Actor, magician, and author
Episode: 211 - Breaking The Law/Linkuistics (w/ Janet Varney and Neil Patrick Harris)
John Hodgman
Author, podcaster, and co-host of E Pluribus Motto
E Pluribus Motto
Episode: 209 - A Hello To Arms/Odd One Out (w/ Janet Varney and John Hodgman)
Naomi Ekperigin
An actor, writer, and standup.
Hosts the podcast Couples Therapy
Episode: 204 - Word Centipede (w/ Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman)
Andy Beckerman
Hosts the podcast Beginnings, co-hosting Couples Therapy with Naomi.
Hosts Couples Therapy
Episode: 204 - Word Centipede (w/ Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman)

Host

Elliott Kalan
Host of SmartLess Presents ClueLess; primary host guiding puzzle games and conversations with guests.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 494 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 Statesa month 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 States2 months ago
  • Do the math!

    Highest joke per minute ratio out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nattyfond
    United States3 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 States3 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 States6 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans praise the host's humor and tight puzzle banter.
Listeners love quick, replay-friendly episodes with strong guest chemistry.
Some feedback notes ads can feel intrusive in a 15-minute format.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#91
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#34
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#196
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#37
Australia/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#185
Australia/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#28
United Arab Emirates/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Re-release: 203: Bot Bops (w/ Max Silvestri and Gabe Liedman)
Q: What characteristic is shared by the three-letter words den, see, SEA, can, mad, sin, lax, and bog?
They are all IATA airport codes for major airports, which becomes the basis of the airport-code guessing game.
Re-release: 204 - Word Centipede (w/ Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman)
Q: Tell me the opening question: which president was mentioned in the most published songs as of 2018?
They propose Nixon first, then realize Obama leads the count, with Obama having the most mentions among modern presidents.
213 - Odd Throuples/Coupled Up (w/ Moshe Kasher and Natasha Leggero)
Q: How do you feel about puzzles and games?
Natasha admits to being more on the ClueLess side and hates puns, while Moshe's family enjoys puzzles.
211 - Breaking The Law/Linkuistics (w/ Janet Varney and Neil Patrick Harris)
Q: What happens if you release ten or more helium balloons in a state designed to prevent environmental impact?
You could be fined—certain states like Connecticut have laws against it.
211 - Breaking The Law/Linkuistics (w/ Janet Varney and Neil Patrick Harris)
Q: Can you sue over an unlisted ghost according to New York law?
Yes, you can sue for failing to disclose ghostly activity due to the Ghostbusters Ruling.

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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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1. Kristen Schaal
2. Matt Oberg
3. Natasha Leggero
4. Moshe Kasher
5. Janet Varney
6. Neil Patrick Harris
7. John Hodgman
8. Naomi Ekperigin

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