Episode notes
Remember your gum: it’s Nick Jonas. Family chiropractors, Scrooge At 8, and the ‘other NJ’s’ finest hair salons, diners, bowling alleys, & shopping malls. “Just collapse on the floor,” on another piping-hot new SmartLess.
SmartLess
by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett · English · Comedy
"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…
More from SmartLess
-
11 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
"RE-RELEASE: Tom Hanks"
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 Tom’s next two blockbuster TikTok films. There’s no crying in podcasts! This episode was originally released on 11/1/2021.
-
E309 · 8 Jun 2026 · 1 hr
"Jon Bernthal"
Retrieve your catcher’s glove— we caught Jon Bernthal. Deal with the judgement and all that shit later, control the burn on a 3-wick candle, hit every wall you can hit, and how to steal a turkey sandwich. Communication… what? It’s an all-new SmartLess.
-
E308 · 1 Jun 2026 · 58 min
"Bowen Yang"
Put a bee in your bonnet— it’s Bowen Yang. We hit the pillars: vibes, therapy, trade-winds, a silver fedora, and learning about Celine Dion. Because- life! On an all-new SmartLess.
-
21 May 2026 · 54 min
"RE-RELEASE: Nate Bargatze"
Untuck your button-down; it’s Nate Bargatze. We discover the wonders of Magic, the Easter Bunny, a KFC-catered family reunion, and an elevator in the ocean. You can’t take your eyes off a mime… it’s an all-new SmartLess. This episode was originally released on 7/15/2024.
-
E306 · 18 May 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
"Sting"
Put on your slippers and overshirt: it’s the one-and-only Sting. Digital silence, noblesse oblige, and the tradition of nonsense songs. “It’s cool to say you like jazz” …on another brand spankin’ new episode of the podcast named SmartLess.
-
E305 · 11 May 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
"Kareem Rahma"
“How about medallions?” It’s Kareem Rahma. NYC stuff & the stuff of life… like sidewalk traffic, hang-out kids, and rickshaw guys. “Everybody get your own dessert,” on an all-new SmartLess. Hundo-P.
-
8 Oct 2026 · 1 hrNew
"RE-RELEASE: Ben Affleck"
Ben Affleck comes to us from his lair to let down his hair, talk about Air, splitting incomes as a pair, how long-lasting friendships are rare, and filmmaking fare vedere. So listen to this episode… um… if you dare. This episode was originally released on 4/3/2023.
-
E326 · 5 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
"Michael Douglas"
It’s one helluva’ ride with Mobil Man of the Month: Mr. Michael Douglas. A can of sweet peas with butter, inherently nasty kids, working, not-working, and the Ding Hose. We’re just a humble podcast trying our darndest to learn about the human condition (and contemporary beach attire)… on an all-new SmartLess.
-
E325 · 28 Sep 2026 · 1 hr
"Seth Meyers"
Can I hear me? It’s the wonderful Seth Meyers. Irons in the fire, squirrel in parentheses, and accepting the cookies. “You can’t put a price on a smile,” … on an all-new SmartLess.
-
E324 · 21 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
"Benny Blanco"
Fuel up the boat, it’s Benny Blanco. Medical consultations include: maritime insanity, post-pod showers, breakfast sandwiches, and intimate apparel. “I have nothing to say,” …on an all-new SmartLess.
Take it with you
The Melo app keeps playing with the screen off, works in the car and on your watch, wakes you to your station, and browses the whole catalogue offline. Free, no ads, no account.
