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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…

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This is a re-release of a SmartLess episode originally aired April 3, 2023, featuring actor Ben Affleck as the guest. Based on the show notes, the conversation covers several topics: Affleck's film 'Air' (the basketball drama about Michael Jordan and Nike), his approach to filmmaking, the dynamics of long-lasting…

Worth it if you're a Ben Affleck fan curious about his filmmaking process and personal philosophy, or a SmartLess listener who missed the original 2023 episode.

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SmartLess ·1w ago ·1h 1m

"Michael Douglas"

SmartLess welcomes Michael Douglas for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on his career, personal observations, and the hosts' characteristic tangential humor. Based on the show notes, the episode covers Douglas's work and life experiences, with the hosts diving into seemingly random topics including food (sweet…

Worth it if you're a SmartLess regular who enjoys the hosts' improvisational tangents and don't mind a scattered conversation over a focused interview.

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SmartLess ·2w ago ·60 min

"Seth Meyers"

SmartLess welcomes Seth Meyers, the late-night talk show host and comedian, for a 60-minute conversation. The episode description offers cryptic, playful hints about the discussion—references to "irons in the fire," "squirrel in parentheses," and "accepting the cookies"—suggesting a wide-ranging, informal chat typical…

Worth it if you're a devoted SmartLess fan or Seth Meyers enthusiast willing to commit time based on guest name alone.

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SmartLess ·3w ago ·1h 6m

"Benny Blanco"

SmartLess welcomes music producer and songwriter Benny Blanco for a casual conversation. Based on the show notes, the episode touches on several loosely connected topics: maritime-related humor or anecdotes (described as "maritime insanity"), post-podcast shower routines, breakfast sandwiches, and intimate apparel.…

Worth it if you enjoy unstructured celebrity chat and the SmartLess hosts' rapport more than you care about learning about the guest or hearing polished comedy.

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SmartLess re-releases a conversation with actor Matthew Rhys, best known for roles in 'The Americans' and 'Perry Mason.' The episode description emphasizes Rhys's multifaceted persona—describing him as intelligent, dashing, wise, and charismatic—while highlighting an unexpected angle: his skills as a traditional Welsh…

Worth it if you're a Matthew Rhys fan or enjoy SmartLess's conversational style and don't mind re-released content.

SmartLess ·1mo ago ·1h 0m

"Sharon Horgan"

SmartLess hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett welcome Irish actress and writer Sharon Horgan to the podcast. Based on the cryptic show notes, the episode appears to be a casual, conversational interview touching on various topics including 'lobster crafty,' 'mirror-faces,' and a reference to 'a place in…

Worth it if you're a fan of Sharon Horgan or enjoy the SmartLess hosts' conversational chemistry and don't mind unstructured, tangent-heavy interviews.

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SmartLess ·1mo ago ·1h 3m

"Andrew Garfield"

SmartLess welcomes actor Andrew Garfield for a wide-ranging conversation. The episode title references 'PantsLess,' a running joke on the show, and the description hints at several conversational threads: discussions about shrinking bears, tigers and their nature, themes of 'not-enough-ness' (possibly touching on…

Worth it if you're a SmartLess regular who enjoys the hosts' chemistry and casual celebrity interviews, or an Andrew Garfield fan curious about his personality.

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