SmartLess

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"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.

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  • the Tubzizzle
    So uplifting and fun!
    Really love their humor and perspectives. NDT interview was amazing!
  • Haken69
    justine > jason
    justine is waaay cooler than jason
  • Ribin B
    Maria Shriver
    One of the best. Maria is amazing. Appreciate her reflections on her life. She’s always growing, doing. Bright and good to know about her newsletter. My son is a peace corps alum. From there he went to work for the FED department of the interior on environmental justice, energy conservation & development. ☺️🤞🏽let’s hope he can continue.
  • ahakdhskakaj
    Iv'e had enough....
    I'll admit I enjoyed it in the beginning, but OMG I'm so tired of these guys just talking about how rich they all are constantly...read the room guys. Everyone is struggling, and you guys go on and on about ur vacations, commercials, houses, parties....yikes.
  • Nahnah306
    Like it except…
    Will is the ultimate mansplainer. He turns what should be a one sentence question or statement into a whole thesis.
  • Redsox9595
    Oh my
    I think all of these guys are funny and good actors, but maybe pick a conservative every once in a while to talk to. You’re eliminating more than half of the country. I get that it’s entertainment but you definitely give political opinions.
  • AngieDMarie
    Great show!! Stay away from politics
    I would love to hear you bring on Tony Hinchcliff!!
  • StotheL
    Sean is the best!
    I’m not sure why it’s so popular to listen to celebrities who are pretty out of touch with the average person. Sean Hayes seems like a genuinely kind and compassionate person. Bateman and Arnett like to hear themselves speak and constantly interrupt to try to get laughs but it’s more annoying than anything. And the meanness towards Sean is just tiring and not funny. It seems this podcast is mostly made for celebrity listeners than the average person. Not much substance overall.
  • Bigger Boulder
    Something to look forward to
    In a time where the world is on fire, it’s wonderful to have a podcast like this to look forward to.
  • Hi therestranger
    So politically motivated
    Left side, please stop. Podcast is all over the place with these characters talking over one another and the continued redirect of our current political Republican nation is obnoxious and is unwelcome. If you want to voice your opinions about current President of our nation, please don’t waste time on this platform to do so. Do something constructive and make a difference. Talk is cheap.
  • Robbiezzzzzz
    Love this so much
    Would love to be friends with you guys. You just make me smile and liars in each episode.
  • Maryterese
    I am Maria
    The episode with Maria Shriver was one of the best ever. She is so Accomplished in a variety of areas and she was allowed to finish her thoughts. A few times the guest is interrupted and the subject discussed gets lost. I love the show and the 3 amigos are a hoot together. Another favorite guest was Paul Anka. Very interesting personality.
  • Gen-X is Best
    Bateman, edit yourself
    I like the podcast, especially if you’re interviewing someone I want to learn more about. But time and time again, I get so frustrated with the monologue questions that Jason asks. Edit yourself, Jason, please allow your guest to answer the question and don’t fill it in for them.
  • ChristianKrieg
    Love
    Gents- LOVE you guys but Holy Moly, please scale back the length & frequency of the ads. It's like ice water all over your interviews to pause every 8 minutes for a 4 minute ad
  • Idiocricy
    As advertised, you guys are idiots 😊
    You lavish John Lithgow with all the praise he deserves and at the same time you perpetuate the common mistake of mispronouncing his last name. Nice research 🧐
  • LisiKB
    Need a woman podcaster
    So many shows like this, if only they realized they could have so many more listeners if they weren’t a boys club. Do you realize that you’re alienating half of your potential listeners, the female population? What about adding a great comic woman to this group of podcasters? There are so many funny women actresses and comics. We are so tired of privileged white boys clubs. We’re tired of feeling invisible and excluded.
  • beachbum927
    Jason please
    Used to love this podcast. But Jason must think the audience is completely stupid. Please give us more credit. You are not speaking to kindergarteners. “(Boys and Girls) I am so thankful for the really really smart people who created the Covid vaccine to keep us safe”. Said in a condescending childlike voice. Your listeners are grown ups. Just say I’m glad I got the vax so it wasn’t a bad case. Obviously politically motivated (and I’m a democrat!) but that was absolute cringe. Do better
  • Wickedlord
    Always a great conversation
    Hey Guys, You always have a great conversation. It would be great if you could have Stephen King on the show. Find those questions that have neve been asked and dive in with a master of the craft of writing.
  • Eringoesbruh
    Bye idea!!!!
    I love the Italian back of the theater heckler bit! Use that as the bye!
  • KatiePorto
    They Can Do Better
    Some shows are great - the ones where Will isn’t bullying Sean and Jason isn’t cutting off guests. Sean is the most genuine and has a sweetness about him and I would love to hear more from him. I think they need to stick to a strict format and cut out some of the banter at the beginning and then LET THEIR GUESTS speak. I think Will is just mean and not funny , at times, and hope he can figure out how to mask his unhappiness better. I do think they try and can be highly entertaining and appreciate their efforts and hope they can keep tightening it and making improvements.
  • KatrinaNotTheHutricane
    If you want to laugh….
    …fast forward to the commercials- they’re truly HYSTERICAL! The shows great, every episode. Although Im partial to Jason - super SEXY man🙏 And what I wouldn’t DO to hear Jason voice an ad for a really UNSEXY product using what I can only imagine is JASON’S sexiest-bedroom-voice. I’d buy 10…of whatEVER.
  • CmonAlready123
    PLEASE stop interrupting
    I’ve been listening since 2020 & I just can’t handle the constant interruptions from Will & JB anymore. This used to be my fave pod and the banter used to be funny, but Will has turned into such an arrogant stroke who constantly talks over the guest and belittles Sean. JB is not far behind. Yeah yeah it’s supposed to be in fun but it’s not funny anymore. Even the jokes have gotten bad. I want to hear the GUEST. Often you can tell the guest is confused and or uncomfortable when they get interrupted.
  • oinicknayme
    OMG its Bojacks voice!
    Listening to my second podcast i thought, oh thats lego batman cool! After several more episodes i realized oh s it! That Effin Bojack! omgomgomgomgomg. Also, Lego Batman was the best batman! Thank you story tellers for the podcast
  • Nhslc
    Ride to work
    I have got to say you 3 are a very talented group. I listen to you on my way to work and I laugh so hard. You get me ready for my day to start . Keep up the great work and thanks for making my day!
  • MGibson620
    Best part of the week
    Look forward to this every Monday! Love you guys. Thanks, byyyyyyyeeee!
  • whyvivinywhy
    👎
    They cut off John Lithgow’s story with the stewardess. So they can talk to Genocidal Amy but not a story about a wonderful encounter with a trans person? Got it.
  • JGoren339
    Light and fun
    Great entertainment while driving. The banter among the hosts is entertaining alone, but gets the boost of interesting and light hearted guests. Doesn’t require intense focus like a book or more academic conversations
  • JennJT82
    John Lithgow episode
    Hi all, LOVE the pod! He was the Trinity Killer in the OG Dexter—an evil, terrifying character for sure! Love you guys!
  • robin in minneapolis
    Italian guy bit
    I was on the elliptical, stressed by the news, and the Adam Scott interview saved me. The Italian guy bit made me laugh until I cried. Stupid, maybe? Keep it coming!
  • Justdontaskplease
    Ooooooh Sean *sigh*
    I’d like to formally say that Sean sounds like the more masculine version of Edna from the incredibles movie
  • kjchard
    Extreme violent radical leftist
    Be careful around Bateman. He’ll get violent if you own a Tesla.
  • Tofuforks
    clueless by smartless is the best!
    yas!
  • Jim James rt
    Greatest podcast of all time
    This is great podcast to listen to and is entertaining,funny and is a real time killer if you are trying to go to bed or on a long drive. I highly recommend this comedic podcast.
  • cet blaine
    Adam Scott - missed opportunity
    Wow. Jason Bateman just completely tanked what could have been a thought provoking and interesting interview with the lead actor of an amazing tv show. talking over (especially Sean ) and insulting everyone?? So embarrassing and felt super bad for Adam Scott who deserved much better treatment
  • Stronzino75
    You guys are hilarious but…
    I’m seriously concerned about Sean’s diet.
  • Did Dmd 1234
    Mister Jelly Roll
    I felt so inspired by this guest. Will was hilarious poking at the onerous Sean and Jason. Jelly totally humanized the conversation and his light showed through. I’ll be honest. I know he has a great story. He has popular songs. But I’ve never been a fan. Though I love country music and I know he super popular. I’m now much more inspired by what is he doing as a humanitarian and smart businessman. Good on you Mr Roll and the men of Smartless for bringing on this guy for an interview. I do have to say…hotel slippers are one thing but what is with the ad where Sean says he lives near “those people” who speak Spanish? Can we please pretend we’re in touch with reality? You do realize there are people from many walks of life yes? I mean you do try very hard to speak astutely I can tell.
  • Cadroncreek
    Goodman Interview
    John Goodman interview was the most painful podcast to listen too, I was actually excited when the commercials came on!
  • drumminjaye
    James Hughes Jr
    JB I know you’re all about the treadmill but you should start Resistance training
  • reisiroo
    Not another celebrity-interviewing-celebrity podcast
    Why do famous people need to make shows interviewing other famous people? What is this dystopian world where the general population has nothing to say and will just consume anything the celebrity class produce? Are you guys just like obsessed with yourselves? Reminds me of SNL’s 50 anniversary show with an audience of only celebrities, rather than the common people who actually consume the show and keep the lights on. Tired of the narcissus class thinking we care to hear you hang w your other famous friends. I have my own friends I can hang out with who are just fine but too humble to make another stupid podcast about it.
  • BrookPete60
    Adam Scott
    Laughing so hard I missed my subway stop!
  • Distruntled G-ma
    Adam Scott
    I love your podcast! I did NOT like how you treated Adam Scott in his interview. It was as if he wasn’t even there for as much attention as you gave him. Sean continuously tried to get it back on track, but it was off the rails.
  • Yogi Millie
    Adam Scott Episode
    I love the show, but the constant interruptions of Adam and also teasing of Sean is over the top - the teasing is borderline bullying
  • Elizpoll
    It is what it is.
    It’s not award winner journalism. It’s better.
  • Older hybrid athlete
    Replay fun
    I’ve replaced the episodes with Clooney,Spade and Craig several times. Laugh every time. Such a fun show.
  • Tiffuhnee
    Started Strong but Lately has Gone Down Hill
    Started off so strong. But as they got more popular it got too “talk showy”. They have pander to the guests, seem overly obsequious, especially Will. But the biggest issue for me is how mean Will is to Sean. At first it was funny banter, now it seems like bullying.
  • CGG335
    Interviewing
    Good podcast but sometimes they are terrible at interviewing the guests
  • &*#%!€
    Love it!
    Love the show. Please don’t ever stop doing the Italian shout outs from the play audience. My new favorite thing.
  • MN Buffy II
    Adam Scott…fantastico!
    Loved this episode- laughed a ton and it’s clear you’re all great friends. Great rapport, and even a nod to the mayon-egg (her?). Brilliant. Grazie mille to the guy in the back…
  • GinnyLask
    more adam scott
    need another episode, didn’t get much from the adam scott episode I wish there were more questions about severance or about his current life - it was a cute and funny conversation but didn’t get a lot
  • Nursehoot
    20 minutes then Adam could squeak an answer in
    The beginning of the show is absolutely intolerable. Not only do Jason and Will talk over Sean and Adam, the guest they talk over themselves. Sean tried to get the show started for 10 minutes.
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