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Comedy · Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett

SmartLess

by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett

"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

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"Benny Blanco"

#21 trending · Comedy

Fuel up the boat, it’s Benny Blanco. Medical consultations include: maritime insanity, post-pod showers, breakfast sandwiches, and intimate apparel. “I have nothing to sa

Sep 21
1 h 05 min

"RE-RELEASE: Matthew Rhys"

Open a bottle of beer with a key and grab a fire poker, we’ve got Matthew Rhys on the horn this week. We sit down with the intelligent yet dashing yet wise yet charismati

Sep 17
1 h 05 min

"Sharon Horgan"

Where’s the fan? This week: the certified legend Sharon Horgan. Real issues and hard truths— lobster crafty, mirror-faces, and 'a place in Birmingham.' We’re just trying

Sep 14
1 h 00 min

"Andrew Garfield"

Get on the boat; it’s Andrew Garfield. Shrinking bears, tigers being tigers, not-enough-ness, and a Canadian Fincher. “You’re gonna wear sweatpants, you’re gonna lose ‘em

Sep 7
1 h 03 min

"Steve Zahn"

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. Subscribe to SiriusXM P

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. Please support us by supporting our sponsors. This episode was ori

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

Chart trend

Position in the overall Apple Podcasts chart (US), last 90 days.

#7
all-time peak
23
days in the top 10 since Nov 2024

Chart positions

Where SmartLess ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 26, 2026).

#55 ▼ 5 All Podcasts US
#6 ▼ 2 Comedy US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I really enjoy your podcast and appreciate it that you all keep the focus primarily on the art of film and the actors practice - I don’t really know the terms of the industry but I think you may you may know what I mean. I feel like that it is so respectful to your guests and enlightening to us. I would like to suggest Lily Gladstone as a guest. She is not only a great actress but she also represents issues of indigenous America in a respectful, knowledgeable way. It could open an interesting discussion on Native film. Just a thought. Thank you for the thoughtful yet not take yourself too seriously approach! Love it.

dethpool kill · Sep 2026

The very best way to improve my mood and just listen and laugh out loud. These guys have a way of keeping me entertained, just a great listen. Always. Somehow making fun of eachother is the very best hilarity❤️

Sweetgroovychick · Aug 2026

What an amazing episode. I love ALL the funny episodes but this was one that really touched my heart. I just lost my dad to cancer and listening to her made me feel less alone. She’s a damn gem. Thank you for letting her tell that story.

Angevoelk4 · Aug 2026

The newest Sandra Bullock episode is hands down the best in the bunch. Truly loved how genuine and real she is about sharing what happened with losing her partner to ALS and the dangers of not doing self care during hard times. Can’t wait to see her do some more comedy too! She continues to be a national treasure.

MissCongeniality11 · Aug 2026

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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