"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.
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Position in the overall Apple Podcasts chart (US), last 90 days.
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#7
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days in the top 10 since Nov 2024
Latest episodes
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"Steve Zahn"
#20 trending · Comedy
This guy knows how to clap: it’s Steve Zahn. Bite-breakage, noodle art, and a steak with Werner. Shower-Team assemble! … on a gorg new SmartLess.
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Aug 31 54 min
"Sandra Bullock"
We welcome back our dear friend Sandra Bullock. We do it up with deep thoughts about: The Chickens, giving care, canine ophthalmology, and of course: how to monetize milk
Aug 24 55 min
"Tim Robbins"
Punch-Up Line, please hold— it’s Tim Robbins. Oh, the laughter: Dungeons & Dragons, Strat-o-matic baseball, a destination, an experience, and whatever. “Now that’s a prob
Aug 17 56 min
"RE-RELEASE: Kaley Cuoco"
A haiku for Kaley Cuoco:
Comedy's delight,
Kaley's wit ignites laughter,
Podcast joy takes flight.
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Aug 13 55 min
"Robby Hoffman"
Wear a belt in the 90’s: it’s Robby Hoffman. Rich vs. Poor, brutal and funny, travel time for a cup of water, and brand-new towels. It’s another episode of “I didn’t choo
Aug 10 54 min
"Professor Brian Cox"
Put on your thinking cap: it’s Professor Brian Cox. We travel the galaxies of chit-chat — from black holes and cage dancing to a thousand Einsteins and the building block
Aug 3 1 h 10 min
"Marcus Mumford"
Hey friends, we found a guest and his name is Marcus Mumford. Costner calls it Neat. Kendrick's in his undies. Vocal straws, penguin noise, and the lovely tutelage of Bib
Jul 27 1 h 00 min
"Timothy Olyphant"
No cheating nor stealing — it’s Timothy Olyphant. ‘A complaint of actors’ and other druthers: a hunch, being taken seriously, Mick’s vulnerabilities, cheap champagne and
Jul 20 59 min
"RE-RELEASE: Will Ferrell”
The posse gets a wonderful surprise from comedy royalty Will Ferrell (Old School, Step Brothers, Talladega Nights) popping-through for some fresh kombucha. The foursome d
Jul 16 43 min
"Olivia Wilde"
It’s the ham of the family, a.k.a. Olivia Wilde. We dip into a bowl of mixed Pop Tarts: proxy film school, Tony’s mothballs, the Rockwell Technique, and of course a lil H
Jul 13 1 h 02 min
"Ike Barinholtz"
Keep talking to the hand— it’s our friend Ike Barinholtz. Hustling, trivia, college, bottle-service, true mirrors, and a Southwest flight home. “Hey guys, where did you g
Jul 6 54 min
"Emma Thompson"
Have you been working on your faces in the mirror all morning? It’s Emma Thompson. Barney’s, Boredom, and Haggis. “Get in the ice, you’re gonna love it!” On an all-new Sm
Jun 29 58 min
"Amy Adams"
Harmonize to a deep cut from the Indigo Girls: it’s Amy Adams. Telepathy, Army Dads, emergency medical responses, and cracking the code of neutrality. Call us from the Wh
Jun 22 57 min
"Jennifer Lopez"
Share your cookie-dough with the world! …It’s Jennifer Lopez. Reading all the books, doing all the things, endless possibility, and a little piece of tape. Plus more advi
Jun 15 1 h 04 min
"RE-RELEASE: Tom Hanks"
We are very T.Hankful this week, with surprise guest Tom Hanks. Tom renames the show “HelpLess,” Sean practices his critically-recognized hosting prowess, and we begin th
Jun 11 1 h 04 min
"Jon Bernthal"
Retrieve your catcher’s glove— we caught Jon Bernthal. Deal with the judgement and all that shit later, control the burn on a 3-wick candle, hit every wall you can hit, a
Jun 8 59 min
"Bowen Yang"
Put a bee in your bonnet— it’s Bowen Yang. We hit the pillars: vibes, therapy, trade-winds, a silver fedora, and learning about Celine Dion. Because- life! On an all-new
Jun 1 57 min
"Nick Jonas"
Remember your gum: it’s Nick Jonas. Family chiropractors, Scrooge At 8, and the ‘other NJ’s’ finest hair salons, diners, bowling alleys, & shopping malls. “Just collapse
May 25 1 h 02 min
"RE-RELEASE: Nate Bargatze"
Untuck your button-down; it’s Nate Bargatze. We discover the wonders of Magic, the Easter Bunny, a KFC-catered family reunion, and an elevator in the ocean. You can’t tak
May 21 54 min
"Sting"
Put on your slippers and overshirt: it’s the one-and-only Sting. Digital silence, noblesse oblige, and the tradition of nonsense songs. “It’s cool to say you like jazz” …
May 18 1 h 00 min
Chart positions
Where SmartLess ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 5, 2026).
A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.
I haven’t heard an interview with Kris Kardashian that I can recall. I didn’t know much about her. Such a fun, entertaining, and positive episode!
I never miss an episode and enjoy them all but I really enjoyed this episode, hearing her back story and how she parents and manages her daughters. I agree with Jason Bateman this episode flew by!
Faye Somerset · Mar 2026
Love the friendship and honesty between the three dynamically different personalities!! I find myself cracking up each podcast! There is one item I noticed is that sometimes their conversations amongst the three can get sidetracked leaving the GUEST on the sidelines at times…. Love how sean reels it back in connects the guest back in the conversation. Other than that, thanks for making me laugh when we all need to laugh these days with all the negativity and hate going on. Love you guys!
SD local gal · Mar 2026
I love the show and really like all three hosts. The only thing I would change is who does the ads. They have a great voice in Will, even Bateman has a decent voice. Instead of leaving the ads to them they have Sean do them with his high, screechy voice. There is one where he is attempting to be humorous by screaming and it’s just face punching horrible. Other than that these guys never disappoint, great show!
4657RicL · Dec 2024
I recently discovered this podcast and listen to it everyday on my morning commute. It’s my absolute favorite non-true crime podcast. The George Clooney episode had me in literal tears, I couldn’t breathe. Thanks guys.
JKiss13 · Dec 2024
Occasionally funny, but often mean-spirited, even if it's not 100% genuine. But most importantly, these guys are terrible interviewers. All three are way more interested in talking over one another than asking smart questions and actually letting the guest speak Jason Bateman in particular often seems to know almost nothing about the guests. Go hear this format done right over at Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend.
kspo_co · Nov 2024
I used to like this podcast, but every time Will Arnett says something I began to cringe and had to stop listening. He tries to be funny, but comments come off as mean, crass, or overcompensating. He also often interrupts the guest so he can talk about himself or his “connections” (yikes). They now have an outsize number of male guests versus female, and seem to value them more as well. Having someone that was recently accused of assault on the podcast is crossing a line as well. Sean Hayes is fun, but maybe I’ll look for something else he’s in.
Used to be a fan 12345 · Oct 2024
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