SmartLess

Indexed episodes:400
Accumulated seconds:1 322 982
Average episode length:0:54:18
Summed words:4 011 320
Words per minute:181
Average words per episode:9 880
"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. New episodes on Mondays for free. Listen 1-week early and to all episodes ad-free with Wondery+ or Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription.

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"RE-RELEASE: Bill Hader"
2026-11-12 01:03:29

Things we discuss with the insanely talented Bill Hader: Portal-to-portal A hat on a hat Pot roast for breakfast Nut allergies How high can you jump? Did your parents listen to Charo? It's SmartLess - here we go! This episode was originally released on 5/8/2023.

"Dustin Hoffman"
2026-11-09 01:07:54

We're in the moment with Dustin Hoffman. Questions on answers— what we used to call a “tape recorder,” memory, quitting, running lines with Sir Laurence, and of course: who's got dogs? “What's in you where you do that thing that that guy is doing?” … on an all-new SmartLess.

"RE-RELEASE: Reese Witherspoon"
2026-11-05 00:39:55

Well aren't we surprised by the miraculous Reese Witherspoon, who pops onto the show to discuss her new business venture "Reese's Peaches," amongst a variety of other things, like life. "Welcome to Hollywood, people!" This episode was originally released on 10/26/2020.

"Linda Cardellini"
2026-11-02 00:58:29

Hug a stranger, it's the incredible Linda Cardellini. We're still in awe of showbiz: weight placement, soup as sauce, The Price is Right, and a stick of butter for 10-grand. “Exploring the borders of who Linda is to you,” on an all-new SmartLess.

STAYING ALIVE: Sean Hayes!
2026-10-29 00:49:08

Hey, Smarties! Please enjoy this hilarious, wide-ranging interview with Sean Hayes on SmartLess Media's show Staying Alive! Hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally sit down with Sean to ask him about his fitness, diet, sleep, hypochondria, memorization tricks, Broadway endurance, and the dangers of getting into a comedic flow state. Plus: the time Sean and Gabrus made a hair-based game show (let's bring back Hair Jacked, Gabrus is tech avail). Go to the Staying Alive feed and hit subscribe! Full video episodes available HERE. Check out Staying Alive merch at siriusxmstore.com/stayingalive This episode was recorded September 9, 2026 on the information superhighway Staying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne Harris Engineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the music Associate producer and video editor is Maddie McCann Executive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich Korson Keywords for this episode: Megan Mullally, Grammy, Netflix, Crocs, Promises Promises, Bitcoin wallet, pacifier, bloodwork, Häagen-Dazs, sleep, CBD, soft plaque, Ezekiel bread, Clean Plate Club, “I'm Out!”, mutton, Broadway, Rocky, multicam, James Burrows, Saturday Night Live, DINKs, Marta Kauffman, Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael, craft services, Sandy Flowers, pierogi, teleplays, August: Osage County, Supersized episodes, Metformin, thyroid, cod, Hair Jacked, Hazy Mills, Indigo Girls, The Unknown, McGruff, Catholic guilt, Sunset Marquee, Momoa

"Ray Winstone"
2026-10-26 00:59:35

Ray Winstone is here, folks (until the airline sends him home immediately). The Shark in Spain, Zero for Imagination, and How-To Read: Screenplay Edition. Don't steal a turkey sandwich, or you'll repeat the story a dozen times on yet another all-new SmartLess.

"Colman Domingo"
2026-10-19 01:04:48

Pardon sir, it's Colman Domingo. On this week's episode of “How to Be a Better Soldier,” we've got: Broadway, Bartending, living like a teenager, truth-telling season, and a Sophie's Choice. I'm Larry / it's an all-new SmartLess.

"Jessica Biel"
2026-10-12 00:54:47

“Jessicas are nice people,” and we've got Jessica Biel! Grab the donut as we dive into: forest bathing, standing up, sitting down, multiple surprise appearances, and the art of hitting a sandbag. Two JB's for the price of none!?… on an all-new SmartLess.

"RE-RELEASE: Ben Affleck"
2026-10-08 00:59:39

Ben Affleck comes to us from his lair to let down his hair, talk about Air, splitting incomes as a pair, how long-lasting friendships are rare, and filmmaking fare vedere. So listen to this episode… um… if you dare. This episode was originally released on 4/3/2023.

"Michael Douglas"
2026-10-05 01:01:09

It's one helluva' ride with Mobil Man of the Month: Mr. Michael Douglas. A can of sweet peas with butter, inherently nasty kids, working, not-working, and the Ding Hose. We're just a humble podcast trying our darndest to learn about the human condition (and contemporary beach attire)… on an all-new SmartLess.