SmartLess

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Comedy #1, All Genres #4

"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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  • sambettens
    JK Rowling
    Love you guys a lot. As a trans man, a little disappointed about the Harry Potter enthusiasm for John Lithgow in light of JK Rowling’s vile comments regarding the trans community.
  • DrTracyF
    I’m flattered.
    I love these guys. I mean, imagine my surprise when they started talking about me. To hear some of the hottest celebs in the biz say my name?!?! Very flattering. Yeah, yeah. Sean has a sister. Her name probably isn’t even Tracy.
  • get well with Kell
    AMY!!!!!!
    I have been waiting for her to come on! All of you were exactly what we alllllll needed!!! I would love Amy and Tina… omg!
  • Ma Joad
    Laugh, Cry, Groan
    These guys hit all the feels. Love the authenticity.
  • Green light this
    Favorite Podcast
    Will is still in love with Amy, as he should be, she's amazing. They're all great but Will is so sharp and quick witted, it is obvious from his comments over the years, he can't hide it. Glad he is progressing in therapy, they are both in good relationships now, and are doing well as coparents. But it still makes me sad. Which is ironic because I laugh so much with this podcast! My favorite!
  • Debjo113
    Kids on the playground
    Will, do you have to lick all the doughnuts? My guess is Sean might like to have some friends he doesn’t share with you playground bullies. For all her “self knowledge” Shriver isn’t any more understanding of Sean in this arena than you obtuse men are. Geez.
  • Castlewalle12
    duecentocinquantesimo
    I literally haven’t stopped listening to every episode since I started over a year ago. (And went all the way back to the beginning). I love them all so much. Their docuseries was incredible too and I literally can’t get enough. When I heard the song on Amy Poehlers episode I literally gasped, laughed, and JAMMED out. I then rewound that section of this episode- ohhhhh about 50 times all day. —Please release that as a single so I can listen to it all the time. Love you all. If you ever want to interview a normal person too let me know! (I don’t know why you would but hey- you guys are crazy so why not) —
  • Mo-townnn
    I've 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. I love Amy but I can't get past the 'funny commentary' you guys have in the beginning. Gross
  • november fall
    Amy Poehler
    OMG she is so great! Love her new podcast too!
  • cathydixon
    Uplifting
    These guys strike a chord with my Gen X humor. Good palate cleanser from the crime shows.
  • Hawks>Blues
    FINALLY AMY!!!
    Been waiting for this episode since day one!!!! Love her so much! You guys are pretty alright too i guess 😂. Love this show!
  • Spell-check
    🏆
    Great programming, this is not a snooty note. You guys, please pronounce Realtor Real-tor no Real-a-tor. xo
  • Franniepakk
    Literally LOLing from New Yaaawk
    Not only are these men phenomenal proffessionally, as people they seem so genuine. I love how they lift people up. Love the laughs. Love how I feel right there with them laughing on the other side of the web. Alright now don’t get cocky!
  • barb lowe
    Mic Drop Jeff Goldblum
    A perfect episode gentlemen
  • faith taytay<3
    LOVE IT
    Fav podcast ever! Good Hang with Amy Poehler feels similar. Just a cozy, friendly vibe :)
  • Faustlame
    Love the show
    And Justine is as equally amazing as her brother, Jason. That was a reply to a review that said otherwise
  • milk-killer
    3rd host
    What is the point of the Shawn as a host. He’s doesn’t seem to know what’s going on?
  • 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.
  • 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
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