SmartLess

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.

  • 56 minutes 56 seconds
    "Jennifer Lawrence"

    Throw on a nightshirt and a bonnet– it’s Jennifer Lawrence. The Sass, a legacy of chaos, and hockey equipment in the boiler room. “This is what it’s like to be one of the guys,” on an all-new SmartLess.

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    12 January 2026, 8:01 am
  • 47 minutes 57 seconds
    "RE-RELEASE: Chelsea Handler"

    Handler!? You hardly even knew 'er! But now you're gonna, on a wild ride through pinky rings, $2000 cab rides, and nasal swabs on first dates... with none other than Chelsea Handler. Can you even handler it!?

    This episode was originally released on 10/18/2021.

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    8 January 2026, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    "Ricky Gervais"

    This week we find Mr. Ricky Gervais, dusting off old awards from 20 years ago (again!?). Trade secrets, cannibals, getting a crab drunk, and table tennis in a snorkel. Honesty is funny, so how do we look in these slacks? Welcome to an all-new SmartLess.

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    5 January 2026, 8:01 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    "Macaulay Culkin"

    Join us for a hero’s journey with the great Macaulay Culkin. Find your light, hit your marks, systematically sabotage the Wet Bandits. It’s Magic v. Sexy v. Naughty… on an all-new SmartLess.

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    29 December 2025, 8:01 am
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    "Jeremy Allen White"

    From Shameless to SmartLess — it’s Jeremy Allen White! We chat dancing, cookies, and dream-roles this week (and our favorite Chicago lunches). “Eat like you’re doing a podcast.” It’s an all-new SmartLess.

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    22 December 2025, 8:01 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    "Walton Goggins"

    Grab your breakfast sushi – it’s Walton Goggins. Seven horses, five camels, two gallons of yak vodka, and an eagle hunter. Plus, imposter syndrome: what is that? This is your reality… on an all-new SmartLess.

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    15 December 2025, 8:01 am
  • 51 minutes 37 seconds
    "RE-RELEASE: Adam Sandler"

    "The Sandman" a.k.a. the unstoppable legend Adam Sandler, drives a golf-ball right onto the SmartLess fairway and we all take a ride on the cart of life through blackout nerves, comfort-zones vs. ambition, the importance of family, and the nuances of the comedy brain. Fore!

    This episode was originally released on 10/12/2020.

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    11 December 2025, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 16 seconds
    "Laura Dern"

    Collapse your stroller: it’s Laura Dern. Sixteen ice cream cones, the hardest acting job of her life, and Nepo Hayes. Save it for the sequel, guys… it’s an all-new SmartLess.

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    8 December 2025, 8:01 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    "Noah Hawley"

    Have a spirulina shake, it’s Noah Hawley. Siberia with family restaurants, pitching the segue, and the Mayor of Childhood. “Family programming… that ship has sailed.” It’s an all-new SmartLess.

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    1 December 2025, 8:01 am
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    "Benedict Cumberbatch"

    Step into our stretch limousine — it’s Benedict Cumberbatch. Corndogs, Nature vs. Nurture, and [very lightly touching upon] How-To Clean Yourself. It’s a podcast, folks… and it’s called SmartLess, k?

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    24 November 2025, 8:01 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    "Claire Danes"

    It’s our start-gift: Claire Danes. Cursed cows, Moroccan cats, a Kentucky Schnoodle, and “very cute dirt.” It’s another episode of ‘How To Remain Employed and Local,’ also known (in some circles) as SmartLess.

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    17 November 2025, 8:01 am
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