Podcast · 232 episodes
SmartLess
by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett · English
"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. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
Latest episodes
"Seth Meyers"Seth Meyers’ career path from improv to SNL/Weekend Update, plus behind-the-scenes stories about hosting, writing, and comedy industry “all-in” risk.28 Sep 2026 · 1 h
"Benny Blanco"SmartLess episode featuring Benny Blanco. The conversation blends (1) Benny’s avoidance of flying and his routine of traveling to Europe by long road trip plus multi-day ship cruises, (2) how he…21 Sep 2026 · 1 h 6 min
"RE-RELEASE: Matthew Rhys"The episode is a re-release of SmartLess featuring Matthew Rhys, plus a long recap of the “Smartless on the Road” tour.17 Sep 2026 · 1 h 5 min
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"Seth Meyers"Seth Meyers’ career path from improv to SNL/Weekend Update, plus behind-the-scenes stories about hosting, writing, and comedy industry “all-in” risk.28 Sep 2026 · 1 h · 25 chapters
"Benny Blanco"SmartLess episode featuring Benny Blanco. The conversation blends (1) Benny’s avoidance of flying and his routine of traveling to Europe by long road trip plus multi-day ship cruises, (2) how he…21 Sep 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 23 chapters
"RE-RELEASE: Matthew Rhys"The episode is a re-release of SmartLess featuring Matthew Rhys, plus a long recap of the “Smartless on the Road” tour.17 Sep 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 26 chapters
"Sharon Horgan"SmartLess episode featuring writer/producer/performer Sharon Horgan, discussing her career creating comedy, adapting series, writing in writer’s rooms, directing/casting dynamics, and audition…14 Sep 2026 · 1 h · 15 chapters
"Andrew Garfield"Andrew Garfield discusses his life and career while promoting two current films: The Magic Faraway Tree (a family film based on Enid Blyton, directed by Simon Farnaby) and The Uprising (a Paul…7 Sep 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 22 chapters
"Steve Zahn"Steve Zahn discusses his acting career and working methods, plus personal history (Minnesota upbringing, sports, family, and living outside major entertainment hubs).31 Aug 2026 · 54 min · 23 chapters
"Sandra Bullock"The episode is an interview with Sandra Bullock about her life and work, centered on her experience caring for her late partner Brian and raising her children during his ALS diagnosis and death.24 Aug 2026 · 56 min · 25 chapters
"Tim Robbins"SmartLess episode featuring Tim Robbins, covering his sports and nerd hobbies (Dungeons & Dragons, baseball/Stratomatic), his music projects, his political/philosophical views, and his prison-arts…17 Aug 2026 · 56 min · 23 chapters
"RE-RELEASE: Kaley Cuoco"The SmartLess “RE-RELEASE: Kaley Cuoco” episode mixes birthday/health banter with a long interview about Kaley Cuoco’s life and career—especially a near-amputation horse accident, her return to…13 Aug 2026 · 56 min · 35 chapters
"Robby Hoffman"The episode is a wide-ranging conversation with comedian Robbie Hoffman about fear and anxiety, using comedy to process disturbing thoughts, growing up in a poor Hasidic (Hasidic) Montreal household,…10 Aug 2026 · 54 min · 21 chapters
"Professor Brian Cox"Conversation with physicist Professor Brian Cox about particle physics and cosmology, the “why” of the universe, time and light-travel, the block universe, simulation theory, AI and consciousness,…3 Aug 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 31 chapters
"Marcus Mumford"Smartless cold open and guest reveal lead into a conversation with Marcus Mumford (Mumford & Sons) about touring culture (whether famous audiences should say hi backstage), his background and…27 Jul 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 22 chapters
"Timothy Olyphant"Timothy Olyphant guest appearance and conversation about acting/comedy craft, touring production logistics, personal anecdotes about arrests and stand-up, and “sing for real” game.20 Jul 2026 · 1 h · 34 chapters
"RE-RELEASE: Will Ferrell”SmartLess “RE-RELEASE: Will Ferrell” episode. The hosts talk about Will Ferrell’s path into comedy, his influences, and behind-the-scenes attitudes (parenting frustrations, dealing with publicists,…16 Jul 2026 · 43 min · 15 chapters
"Olivia Wilde"Olivia Wilde (guest) discusses her career path from casting assistant to actor/director, name change from Cockburn to Wilde, auditioning and self-taping, and her upcoming projects including Behemoth…13 Jul 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 31 chapters
"Ike Barinholtz"SmartLess episode featuring comedian/actor Ike Barinholtz, focusing on his career path (improv to TV to writing/creating), Chicago and Amsterdam comedy roots, and personal life/work balance, plus a…6 Jul 2026 · 54 min · 24 chapters
"Emma Thompson"SmartLess episode featuring Dame Emma Thompson discussing her life, acting process, and public interactions, plus reflections on heat/climate, boredom, and growing up in theater.29 Jun 2026 · 58 min · 27 chapters
"Amy Adams"Smartless episode featuring actress Amy Adams, mixing light banter with career and personal stories. They discuss her international upbringing (born in Italy on a U.S.22 Jun 2026 · 57 min · 28 chapters
"Jennifer Lopez"Jennifer Lopez’s career and personal evolution, including how she handles fame, work pressure, panic attacks, and what she wants next.15 Jun 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 27 chapters
"RE-RELEASE: Tom Hanks"Smartless episode re-release featuring Tom Hanks. The hosts celebrate podcast award nominations, then interview Hanks about his career, especially his fascination with war history, his…11 Jun 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 31 chapters
"Jon Bernthal"Jon Bernthal discusses his path into acting, his Broadway run in Dog Day Afternoon, and how theater and fatherhood shaped his mindset and technique.8 Jun 2026 · 1 h · 29 chapters
"Bowen Yang"Smartless cold open and ads segue into a conversation with comedian/writer Bowen Yang about his life journey (Australia→Quebec→Colorado→New York), how he became a performer, and his experiences with…1 Jun 2026 · 58 min · 30 chapters
"Nick Jonas"Nick Jonas discusses growing up performing, transitioning from teen idol to adult actor/musician, creative process, family dynamics with the Jonas Brothers, and views on AI in songwriting.25 May 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 27 chapters
"RE-RELEASE: Nate Bargatze"Smartless re-release episode featuring Nate Bargatze, focused on authenticity in comedy, his storytelling style, career path, and life on tour; includes discussion of stand-up economics,…21 May 2026 · 54 min · 27 chapters