Podcasts by SmartLess

"Charlie Day" from 2022-02-28T08:01

Wrap yourself in cashmere and come sit by the fire with Mr. Charlie Day, who joins us this week to give career advice and acting tips. Jason learns about ‘voluntary additional school,’ Sean wail...

“Courteney Cox” from 2022-02-21T08:01

The universe served up Ms. Courteney Cox this week for an education on steak sauce recipes, upgrading your home decor, and the secret to the bachelor’s gravy. And yes, Will finally puts a name o...

“Eddie Vedder” from 2022-02-14T08:01

A song comprised of quotes from this episode:

Midnight shifts, foiling 3 feet off the water

The waves are X amount of feet high

This is breakfast

You’re a beas...

Wondery Presents Against The Odds: Disaster at Sea from 2022-02-02T09:00

Imagine you're on a war ship in the final days of World War Two. The conflict is winding down, and you're excited to get back home soon. But then, disaster strikes. Your ship is struck by enemy ...

"Johnny Knoxville" from 2022-01-31T08:01

Welcome to another episode of JackLess: PJ teaches us how to be brave, Jason gets a new operating system, Will shamelessly promotes, and Sean finally tells us about Tiger In The Grass. Heeeeere’...

“Michael Moore” from 2022-01-24T08:01

It’s time for a Canadian strip-search this week: we have Michael Moore on the pod. And when it comes to this episode description, clearly less is Moore.

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“David Byrne” from 2022-01-17T08:01

We’re SmartLess, so things Stopped Making Sense a while ago… but it’s David Byrne, people!

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"Kathryn Hahn" from 2022-01-10T08:01

First we cross Jordan then head to Serbia and Greece with the ultra-talented Kathryn Hahn. Kathryn makes us giggle uncontrollably, Will critiques Jason’s personality, and Sean asks an award-winn...

“Barry Sonnenfeld” from 2022-01-03T08:01

Barry Sonnenfeld, call your mother! The game-changing Director and Cinematographer joins us this week to teach us the rules: don’t have surgery on your knee, talk faster, and never pan – always ...

"Woody Harrelson" from 2021-12-27T08:01

We dive into trash bags with Woody Harrelson, who comes to us live from Winnipeg. We explore Woody’s life and career, we get our first ‘random listener’ question, and Will discusses that time he...

"Will Forte" from 2021-12-20T08:01

In the words of Will Forte, "It's almost too much for your eyes and ears to handle."

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"Jimmy Fallon" from 2021-12-13T08:01

The host with the most Mr. Jimmy Fallon teleports to us from NYC. Jimmy takes over Lorne's office, he describes his new show about jellies, and teaches us how to use a backpack guitar on a tread...

"Sandra Bullock" from 2021-12-06T08:01

Sandra Bullock speeds over for this week’s episode. Sandra teaches us German, Jason probes her on charcuterie, Will auditions for her new marketing campaign, and Sean sings opera. Welcome to Sma...

"Dave Grohl" from 2021-11-29T08:01

The pod’s like a house of mud-wrestlers this week when Dave Grohl rolls on through. We learn how to live on corn dogs, we discover there’s another Tracy out there… and we walk away with a BB gun...

"Halle Berry" from 2021-11-22T08:01

We are surprised this week by the amazingly talented Halle Berry. Actor, director, activist, and mother, Halle joins us to discuss her directing debut, her work on Senate Bill 606, and clears up...

“Dr. Vivek Murthy” from 2021-11-15T08:01

This week we welcome our nation’s doctor, The United States Surgeon General.  Dr. Murthy blesses us with his wisdom across light topics of discussion, like mental health, love, well-being, ...

"Jerry Seinfeld" from 2021-11-08T08:01

Aspiring Little League coach Jerry Seinfeld joins us this week to talk about the History of the Pop-Tart and the power of “No, thank you.” So splash some water on your face and let’s individuate...

"Tom Hanks" from 2021-11-01T07:01

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 the development process on...

"Joe Buck" from 2021-10-25T07:01

We go Buck wild with strong-shouldered sports commentator Joe Buck. From dads to daddy issues and hair transplants to high-intensity potty breaks, we run the gamut with this vocal hero. Plu...

"Chelsea Handler" from 2021-10-18T07:01

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 eve...

"David Remnick" from 2021-10-11T07:01

Why is David Remnick always so cold? He’s surrounded by drafts. Editor of The New Yorker and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer David Remnick joins us this week to discuss penne pasta, drunk tweeting...

"Jeff Daniels" from 2021-10-04T07:01

This wonderful week brings us thespian-extraordinaire Jeff Daniels. We deep-dive on craft, hear about collaborators from Sorkin to Cagney to Forman, and the essential power of flop sweat. But at...

"Jon Stewart" from 2021-09-27T07:01

Day bartender and Egyptian silk connoisseur Jon Stewart joins us for a chat. Comedian, writer, director, and television host, Jon shares so much with us, from the invention of the combustion eng...

"Ken Burns" from 2021-09-20T07:01

We are blessed to have Ken Burns sit down with us this week. Ken clears up the rumors about George Washington’s wooden teeth and teaches us how much sap it takes to make syrup... amongst ot...

"Tiffany Haddish" from 2021-09-13T07:01

Actor and comedian Tiffany Haddish sits down with us on 'opportunity day.' She tells about growing up in South Central Los Angeles and her journey to the present, the transformative power of Rog...

"Fred Armisen" from 2021-09-06T07:01

Our hombre Fred Armisen comes to us via satellite uplink on another extra-special episode in Podland, USA. The hijinks never end, with Will & Sean making a documentary about Fred’s life...

“Sean Penn” from 2021-08-30T07:01

Yo, folks– it’s Sean Penn. Humanitarian, actor, director, writer, and surfer, Sean Penn joins us for a chat and a smoke break.  We discuss his new film, his old films, and everything in bet...

"Octavia Spencer" from 2021-08-23T07:05

We are blessed by our guest Octavia Spencer this week. Octavia is an Academy Award winning actor, producer, and author, and the first black actress to receive two consecutive Oscar noms. But we ...

"Daniel Ricciardo" from 2021-08-16T07:05

Formula One race car driver Daniel Ricciardo cruises through to talk with the gang, discussing everything from Daniel’s water weight management system to Jason’s night in a Monaco jail...

"Tony Hawk" from 2021-08-09T07:05

We shred some serious pod this week with the raddest dude of all: Tony Hawk. Tony teaches the newbs proper parlance, tells us about his foundation The Skatepark Project, and discusses his relati...

"J.J. Abrams" from 2021-08-02T07:05

We’re surprised and delighted this fine Monday… by Mr. J.J. Abrams. This wildly creative filmmaker and musician gives us an hour inside his brain. We’re humbled by his request to audition for Sm...

"Joy Reid" from 2021-07-26T10:00

Joy Reid blesses us with her magical presence on this week’s episode of ChairPod SmartArm. Joy is host of MSNBC's "The ReidOut," and (this just in…) a wonderful human being too. Plus she likes all ...

Trailer 1 "Launch Trailer" from 2021-07-23T05:45:45.500679

SMARTLESS with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett

"Melissa McCarthy" from 2021-07-23T05:45:45.497542

Will surprises the gang with Oscar-nominated actress, Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids, Can You Ever Forgive Me?). They explore her early days at the Groundlings, strange auditions & on-stage disaste...

"Maya Rudolph" from 2021-07-23T05:45:45.493554

Superhero Maya Rudolph skydives in for some cork-popping fun on another juicy episode of the pod. Songs are sung, stories are told, and Maya educates us all, by example, on how to be the coolest cu...

"Clayton Kershaw" from 2021-07-23T05:45:45.490237

Clayton Kershaw is this week's batter up. As starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, an eight-time All Star, and a brand new fan of left-handed scissors, Clayton flies in to gab with the gang...

"Brendan Shanahan" from 2021-07-23T05:45:45.487079

Brendan Shanahan skates on in for this barnburner of an episode. “Shanny” is a former pro ice hockey player and Hall of Famer who currently serves as the President of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Havi...

"Conan O'Brien" from 2021-07-23T05:45:45.486092

This week we have a very serious guest to talk about very serious things; a true gentleman who will walk you to your car and clean your windshield if you ask to take a selfie with him. You guessed ...

"Ricky Gervais" from 2021-07-23T05:45:45.483229

His name is Ricky Gervais. He likes a crisp IPA, a ripe international spy thriller, and he also happens to care deeply about humanity. Welcome to another wild & crazy episode of SmartLess.

"Martin Short" from 2021-07-23T05:45:45.479817

Strap on / strap in for one of the funniest men in all the land, Martin Short. He joins us this week to start-off the year with billowy laughs, his own true-Hollywood-stories, the “Nine Categories...

"Darius Rucker" from 2021-07-23T05:45:45.476415

Mr. Darius Rucker (singer, songwriter, inspiration) jumps into this week's episode with an apropos hand-held mic. From his Hootie & The Blowfish days and all the way through his current imprint on ...

"Judd Apatow" from 2021-07-23T05:45:45.475516

Female ice-skating protégé Judd Apatow flies-in to this week's podisode. Wait, hang on. Ok, we're learning now that he’s actually a director. And he also writes and produces and is a father and a h...

"Awkwafina" from 2021-07-23T05:45:45.472466

We are joined this week by the wonderful Awkwafina. She happens to be an expert on the 1999 filmic masterwork: 'Love Stinks' and we're proud to explore these issues in-depth with her (amongst other...

"George Clooney" from 2021-07-23T05:45:45.471713

George Clooney joins us this week for a hurricane of tears... of joy. Between his ridiculous horseplay and profound, prolific involvement in human rights issues and philanthropy, Clooney's got all ...

"Ted Sarandos" from 2021-07-23T05:45:45.468259

The gents are thrilled to host their dear friend and boss on the pod this week: Mr. Ted Sarandos (Co-CEO and Chief Content Officer for Netflix). They talk shoppe, they talk turkey, and Will finalll...

"Gwyneth Paltrow" from 2021-07-23T05:45:45.464749

The group goes Goop this week with the one-and-only Gwyneth Paltrow. Academy Award winning actor, mom, author, businesswoman, and lover of bone broth, G.P. gives us a solid hang, a swift education,...

"Rob McElhenney" from 2021-07-23T05:45:45.460517

Golf-buddy Rob McElhenney zips in for some hoots and hollers in Podville, USA. Rob is an actor, writer, director, producer... and co-owner of Wrexham Association Football Club (and you can bet hard...

"Elizabeth Banks" from 2021-07-23T05:45:45.457002

The incred Elizabeth Banks joins us this week from Ireland. Elizabeth is an actor, director, writer, producer, and all-around baller. She teaches us about pet-care in exchange for lodging, Jason le...

"Ryan Reynolds" from 2021-07-19T10:00

The super-handsome, ultra-talented, and mildly-funny Ryan Reynolds joins us this week on the show. We go deep with the double-R, from stocking shelves label-out, to vulnerability as a performer and...

"LeBron James" from 2021-07-12T10:00

It's been a whole year, gang. Happy Anniversary... and we love you so damn much it hurts. Also, we found this guy named LeBron James and we went ahead and interviewed him. Because we're "just for t...

"José Andrés" from 2021-06-28T10:00

We've got electrolyte-specialist José Andrés on the horn this week for episode numero 50. World-changing Chef, Restauranteur, and Generous Human, José teaches us about humanitarian journeys, the lo...

"David Cross" from 2021-06-21T10:00

Our dear old pal David Cross (comedian, actor, writer, director) jumps into the jacuzzi with us this week. We discuss jail stories, a love for lamp posts, the demise of Company Video... and Sean pi...

"Justin Theroux" from 2021-06-14T10:00

Our knockaround guy from the old neighborhood, Mr. Justin Theroux, arrives wearing two t-shirts, and departs in only one. Justin is an actor, writer, artist, and performer, known most notably for h...

"Mitch Hurwitz" from 2021-05-31T10:00

The ultra-hydrated Mitch Hurwitz (writer, producer, creator of Arrested Development) rolls on through, teaching us a variety of skills that range from recycling Post-it notes to writing comedy. Wel...

"Jake Tapper" from 2021-05-24T10:00

Mr. Jake Tapper surprises & delights us this week. Journalist, CNN lead anchor, author, cartoonist, and cardio-enthusiast, Jake shares workout secrets and his love for Teen Wolf Too. Welcome back t...

"Zach Galifianakis" from 2021-05-17T10:00

Zach Galifianakis is upon us. From deep within the Canadian wilderness, this bearded golden-cherub with gorgeously flowing locks helps us see into the future while simultaneously reconfiguring the...

"Tina Fey" from 2021-05-10T10:00

What can we say about the lovely Tina Fey? The talented actor, writer, creator and producer is granted 1-hour of time from her parole officer / daughter to blast out a quick pod with her GPS ankle-...

"Amy Sedaris" from 2021-04-26T10:00

We are surprised this week by our dear friend, and one of the most hilarious people on the entire planet, Amy Sedaris. She discusses her favorite golf autobiographies, old cooking shows, and her up...

"Jessica Meir" from 2021-04-19T10:00

Jessica Meir is truly out of this world. NASA astronaut, marine biologist, physiologist, and role-model-for-all, Jessica joins us this week and shows us how to use our brains for the first time in ...

"Bob Odenkirk" from 2021-04-12T10:00

We welcome writer, director, actor, and now fight-trained action hero Bob Odenkirk to the show for a strut down the promenade of life. Bob tells us about everything from the early days to yesterday...

"Stephen Colbert" from 2021-03-29T10:00

This week we take a wild ride through the brain of Mr. Stephen Colbert (host, comedian, pro skier). The gang examines Jason's 'pleasant hostility,' Stephen's Lord of the Rings memorabilia, and a fe...

"W. Kamau Bell" from 2021-03-22T10:00

We are joined this week by Mr. W. Kamau Bell, television host and stand-up comic, and wicked smart dude. He tells us about the birds and the bees, when to teach your children new things, and his gr...

"Brad Paisley" from 2021-03-15T10:00

The incredibly talented Brad Paisley shares his perfect blend of country and comedy while we all blush with a crush. "I'm takin' my baby out into this cornfield tonight"... is exactly how we felt ...

"David Sinclair" from 2021-02-22T11:00

Included in the Time 100 as one of the hundred most influential people in the world, David Sinclair parachutes in to learn us some things. Dr. Sinclair is an award-winning Biologist, Professor of G...

"Billie Eilish & Finneas O'Connell" from 2021-02-15T11:00

Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell are our esteemed first-time-ever Duo Guests in Podland, USA. Welcome to SmartLess, friends. Please keep all arms and limbs safely inside the vehicle and be sure ...

"Sam Harris" from 2021-01-25T11:00

The gang takes a journey through the mind of Sam Harris. Sam is a neuroscientist and philosopher who writes and lectures around the world. He is also a teacher of meditation through his app "Waking...

"Julia Louis-Dreyfus" from 2021-01-18T11:00

The exquisite and incomparable Julia Louis-Dreyfus joins us this week on the show. Recipient of the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, Julia has won more Emmy awards than any oth...

"Bryan Cranston" from 2021-01-11T11:00

Bryan Cranston, aka 'the man with two fake-fingers,' joins us this week for some jolification on the pod. An unbelievable talent on-screen and behind the camera, Bryan talks about his early life g...

"Megan Rapinoe" from 2020-12-28T11:00

Megan Rapinoe (professional soccer player / international warrior) kicks-off the week on another wonderful pod with the fellas, and a final toast to 2020. Cheers to a beautiful new year, fam.

"James Corden" from 2020-12-21T11:00

The electrical & incredible James Corden joins us this week for a true gentlemens' sit-down and a journey through the brain of a real talent, who's usually on the other side of the interview. Happy...

"Ron Howard" from 2020-12-14T11:00

The great Mr. Ron Howard joins us this week on the wonderpod. (Let us not forget his wildly formative films like Willow, Cocoon, Splash, A Beautiful Mind, and most recently: Hillbilly Elegy). The g...

"Sarah Silverman" from 2020-11-30T11:00

The pod gets electric when surprise guest Sarah Silverman flies in to shock the guys with her charm, sass, and funny-bone. A stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and host of The Sarah Silverman Podcas...

"Paul McCartney" from 2020-11-23T11:00

We got this guy on the show. Forgetting his name, but we think he was in the Beatles. It's Paul something. New album coming December 18th. Let us introduce you to this modest newcomer on the scene.

"David Chang" from 2020-11-16T11:00

In this tasty episode of the pod, we bring in Mr. David Chang to have a seat at the table and indulge in a line of questioning by our gang of idiots. As one of the most important chefs and restaura...

"Reese Witherspoon" from 2020-10-26T10:00

Well aren't we surprised by the miraculous Reese Witherspoon, who pops onto the show to discuss her new business venture "Reese's Peaches," amongst a variety of other things, like life. "Welcome to...

"Stacey Abrams" from 2020-10-19T10:00

Stacey Abrams is a political leader, activist, entrepreneur, and best-selling author. She is also this week's teacher to all of us who are SmartLess. We care about her message, we care about what s...

"Adam Sandler" from 2020-10-12T10:00

"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. a...

"Jennifer Aniston" from 2020-09-28T10:00:35

The one-and-only Jennifer Aniston joins us for a surprise-hang amongst true friends. We learn about The Businesstry, junk-food confidence, Fear & Courage... and (when it comes down to it) how the s...

"Gustavo Dudamel" from 2020-09-21T10:00:25

We are blessed by the one and only, maestro Gustavo Dudamel (Conductor, Music & Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic), with a symphony of knowledge, passion & fun on this week's wondro...

"Jimmy Kimmel" from 2020-09-14T10:00:03

There’s a lot of love in the room as everyone’s favorite narcoleptic, Mr. Jimmy Kimmel, takes a moment out of hiatus to lead the fellas on a colossal journey through time and space. Night night, Ap...

"Robert Downey Jr.” from 2020-08-31T10:00:21

Robert Downey Jr. graces us en-studio... with a handful of custom-colored M&M's. A rich taste of friendship, a voyage through RDJ's various chapters, our hosts' shenanigans, and a little pee-pee i...

“Will Ferrell” from 2020-08-24T10:00:14

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 discuss formidable history w...

"Kamala Harris" from 2020-08-17T10:00:16

We are lucky bambinos. Senator Kamala Harris joined us... (somehow!?)... as the last interview before she was selected as Joe Biden's running-mate. We approve this interview. Please enjoy.

"Seth Rogen" from 2020-08-10T10:00:16

A destined drop-in from writer, creator, and comedian-extraordinaire, Seth Rogen (An American Pickle, Pineapple Express, Knocked Up). The guys grill Seth on his newly brined movie, his early stand-...

"Neil deGrasse Tyson" from 2020-07-27T10:00:13

The guys are surprised by renowned astrophysicist, planetary scientist and author, Neil deGrasse Tyson. Neil teaches the guys about the wonders of the universe, the concept of infinity, the power o...

"Dax Shepard" from 2020-07-20T10:00:03

Celebrating the anniversary of our first moon-landing and the launch of SmartLess, the guys' old pal Dax Shepard surprises them on the pod. Dax is an Actor (Parenthood), Director (Chips), and reno...

Trailer 2 "Surprise Guests Teaser" from 2020-07-13T10:00:12

"Surprise Guests" Trailer for SMARTLESS, with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, & Will Arnett

Trailer 1 "Launch Trailer" from 2020-07-07T13:00

Launch Trailer for SMARTLESS with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett

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Trailer 1 "Launch Trailer" from 2020-07-07T13:00

Launch Trailer for Smartless with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett

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