"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.
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Hilarious, generous, warm. Every episode makes your day better.
2024-10-23
All the way from Australia
The three of you make me laugh out loud with your entertaining interviews! I seriously cannot get enough and eagerly await the next session with your ‘surprise’ guest. I’m an artist and paint while listening to you all and absolutely love each guest, learning about their upbringings, their hardships, their highlights, their drive, and the influence some have had on your own lives Brilliant and extremely clever podcast with equally brilliant and clever hosts ! My favourite listen each week ... Thank YOU! Byyyyyeeeeeeeee.....PASTAaaaaaah Lydia x Lydia Fine Art Melbourne Australia
2024-10-19
Such a treat
Such a mood booster. The three have a fantastic dynamic and treat their guests with such respect. It’s funny and interesting and worth a listen. And Sean is an absolute gem.
2024-09-25
The best..
If you're looking for a podcast that will make you laugh out loud, this is it! The three hosts are clearly best friends, and their chemistry shines through in every episode. All the negative reviews about them "picking on Sean" are so overblown—it's all in good fun, and you can tell there's nothing but love between them. Sean holds his own just fine! People really need to get a sense of humor and appreciate the banter for what it is. I love every episode and can't wait for more!
2024-09-16
Howard Stern
Howard Stern in insufferable and to say he’s one the best interviewers in the world is very generous. He likes the sound of his own voice and never lets anyone finish their sentences out of narcissism (unlike Smartless since humour). Listening to this has cemented my disdain for him. Would love to find out what Jason thought about Stern’s impression of him. I’m sure he was seething inside, was so condescending. Just like stern
2024-09-04
Peek
Peek podcast
2024-07-15
Talking over guests
I so want to enjoy this podcast! Keep giving it another go but it’s just no good. The long winded questions that the guest is not even given a chance to answer, before another starts, really disappointing. Sean is so sweet not sure why he puts up with it. David Beckham interview was disastrous!
2024-07-13
Sell outs!
Well done on your success. You lost another subscriber in me.
I pay for Amazon subscription and THE major benefit was no ads on this show.
Now all of a sudden - ads, ads and more ads.
You people are pure evil. I’ve stopped listening and unsubscribed.
2024-06-20
Greatness
John Williams is as close as you’ll get to American royalty. What an incredible talent. You should get him back for a second episode and ask him everything else that you didn’t have time for. Thanks for another great podcast.
2024-05-18
Great apart from bullying Sean
The abuse directed at Sean all the time is horrific.
Lowered my opinion of both Will & Jason.
2024-05-16
It’s gooooooooood
Yes Will!
2024-05-13
An easy listen
Love this fun and funny show and will even forgive the use of the term ‘koala bear’ they are not and never have been bears or part of the bear family - that’s all ;-)
2024-05-12
3 President Podcast was just superb !
The 3 President podcast was so interesting to listen to especially with Mr Obama . When he described a successful Multicultural and vibrant democracy and economy with a decent society I thought of my country Australia and sadly not the USA. 🇺🇸 The USA has been broken and list it’s way . Love the casual conversation with three smart men and the banter was so unique . The best podcast by them and it was for everyone irrespective of your politics.
2024-05-11
Wonderful - but a bit unbalanced
I love this podcast and listen devotedly, but sometimes get ambushed by unthinking sexism from hosts and/or guests, and it really ruins the experience. At least edit out the sexist jokes. Gents, you are beautiful and enlightened men with wonderful women in your lives. Remember to give space for your female guests to talk (you and your male production team might not be aware you often talk over the top of them more than you do male guests), and be careful about asking female guests about their families more than male guests. It’s noticeable and it’s on the nose. And how about making a conscious effort to invite on more female guests? Can’t wait to see you take this feedback on board, it would be 5/5 if you could change this.
2024-05-03
Amazing!
Can’t get enough of these 3! (Even though they make me look crazy as I just walk around and burst out laughing as I listen to them!!) George Clooney fave ep, and Tracey is the best character 😁
2024-05-01
Listening from Melbourne, Australia
Fab content all- JB’s quips are a highlight. Really enjoyed the 3 prez episode…👏
2024-04-29
Joe Jobs
Long time listener from down under
The 3 presidents episode was gold guys!!!
Like you America I am concerned about the upcoming election and truly hope that Biden aka Joe Jobs can get the job done again for America and the rest of the world
This was an awesome episode guys keep up the great work. Your podcast is the only thing I look forward to on a Monday
2024-04-18
A big thank you to the team
Jason, Sean & Will + the whole production team are great. Highly recommend this podcast.
The guys are great, guests amazing and we love the banter. Keep it going!
2024-04-16
Larry
Loved the Larry David episode. I’m not convinced the Curb version of Larry is much different to real life Larry.
2024-03-26
Getting Tedious.
The borderline homophobic bullying of Sean is getting really tedious and, at times, uncomfortable.
What was once a funny, enjoyable chat between friends had fast become a weekly pile on.
Sean shows amazing fortitude, resilience and grace but for the listener it’s increasingly tiresome.
2024-03-25
Supporting Zionists ?!?
Having zionists on the show is a HARD NO.
Unsubscribed.
2024-03-24
Simply the Best!
So grateful to exist in the same universe at the same time as Smartless. Love you Boys!!!
2024-03-22
Ads
I have Wondery plus but I’m still getting ads. Quite annoying
2024-03-21
Amy Schumer? Unsubscribe.
I’m very sad to say I’ll be deleting this podcast from my library.
To have someone like Amy Schumer on your podcast. A woman who posted a picture that said “All Gazans rape women”, is just reprehensible. Yes people have the right to free speech and yes it’s “complicated”. But outright racism, bigotry and discrimination is something you should call out. Not support. So disappointed and sad.
2024-03-17
Disappointed
Have loved this show in the past. Deciding to profile Amy Schumer who has made unhinged and racist commentary about the current humanitarian crisis is so disappointing. Didn’t see this from you all and it’s a real shame.
2024-02-14
Praise with a little jab - Namaste
love this particularly JB and Sean. Guests are really interesting, some surprisingly so. Ethan Hawk interview stuck with me over how grounded he is / Rachel Maddow brilliant. Tech lady / great. Wish WA was less predictable name dropping & open slugs at SH to feed his ego with laughs - history & music ability is great & being Jobe ought to have satisfied his ability to entertain. WA can you bring on Spandau Ballet & my FOAT Bryan Ferry? Sean, can you get Ester Perel & Brene Brown, & JB how about Jake Gyllenhaal & Juliette Binouche, from the beach in Sydney Australia
2024-02-13
Natalie Portman
Your worst show to date. The choice should have been to bin it until she was prepared to show you and you listener's some respect.
2024-01-29
Trash
This podcast is trash. It couldn’t be more useless and irrelevant
2023-11-30
Love and Hate
I have a love/hate relationship with this podcast. I enjoy most of the guests. And the banter. Just seems contrived at times and Bateman is either more of a jerk face than I knew or he’s putting on the act to drive a narrative that he’s obsessive and high maintenance, for comedy? Also, I know Sean is the scapegoat but they bully him too much. Feels mean.
2023-11-29
ADS!!!
For three hosts that are multi millionaires they sure cram as many ads in as possible!
2023-11-26
Why have guests?
I can’t stand them taking over the guest, having no interesting questions and not even listening. Started well, but I can’t stand this now.
Their interview with Paul Simon where he barely speaks lead me to find the Alec Baldwin podcast with him, and the wonderful ‘Strong Songs’ episode about You Can Call Me Al. So that’s positive
2023-11-12
Covid
Stumbled across this during Covid.
Many laugh out loud moments. Fantastic show which I must admit got me listening to other podcasts.
I have loved ‘Arrested Development’ and I thought I would give this a listen. Well produced and always good for a laugh.
Well done and thanks 🙏🏻
2023-10-31
Boring
White dudes interviewing white dudes
2023-10-14
Humble, heartfelt and HILARIOUS!!!
Well THANKS very much, guys - now I have a huge crush on Will Arnett to add to my existing crush on Bateman. ❤️ What do I do with THAT?!? Seanie, I love you, too 😘. Guys, your podcast makes me legit lose it laughing. A lot. And I have small ear buds… so you’re kinda making me look crazy out there in the wild. (Look at me go, typing this like any of them are actually going to read this personally! 😆🤦🏼♀️) So anyway, Tracey… what do you call a dog who performs magic?————- A labracadabrador! Bahahaha! 😆 MAN I love me a good Dad joke. To the one normie person out there who reads this - BYYYYYYE! 😘
2023-10-06
BEST PODCAST EVER!!!
What a cool trio!!! Some of the guests (who are very famous) think the guys could literally have their own banter as the podcast and not even interview anyone and the dynamics and bromance between these three cool cats is truly entertaining and their humility is the bomb. Well done guys. Love from Australia. Keep up the Merch!!!
PS love arrested development!
2023-09-12
PLEASE have Kara Swisher on again
So much more I want to know
2023-09-10
Get Brad Pitt on!!!!
Ya dawgs!!
2023-08-20
..
Can’t listen anymore to cringe listening to the guys fish for compliments/dominate the conversation. Really interesting guests but never get a chance to hear them speak because the hosts are consistently interrupting them and bringing everything back to them selves. Also, not sure why there are soooo many ads - do you not have enough money? Very greedy. Very clearly don’t use the products.
2023-08-15
Come to Ozz!
Love Love LOVE this podcast. Also such a great moment watching the doco / episode series on making your Live Shows!! Bring a live show to ozz. You got fans down here. Keep it up!!!
#Smithfamily
2023-08-09
A fan from Sydney Australia
Very entertaining. I love the banter and I’ve had a few belly laughs ! I relate to all three of you and your idiosyncrasies . Also loved the doco!!
2023-08-05
Was better
When I first discovered this podcast it seemed fresh and entertaining but I find myself switching it off lately. Too much same same chatter for first 10 minutes that’s become repetitive and boring. The guests also lack diversity - need to cast the net wider guys and not just talk to show biz buddies.
2023-08-03
Average
Moderately funny. Too much time spent kissing up to guest stars. Frequently it’s white men commenting that everyone else gets offended too easily. Sad times for white men.
Had Greta Gerwig on but then barely let her speak.
2023-07-30
A fan before they had AOC.
Great podcast until they treated AOC like a rockstar instead of the useless, underperforming & woke politician she is.
To treat her the hero given the deteriorating state of NYC smells of left elitists.
2023-07-29
Lost me with AOC
She's a rabid antisemite. Sorry you've lost your joyful innocence. I'm out.
2023-07-16
5 STARS - Live-in Boston Professor episode
Thank you for making me smarter.
The professor was a refreshing and enlightening change from the usual array of talented and entertaining people you have on the show.
LOVE YOUS ALL
2023-07-13
Love this
Great show, so funny and such a great variety of guests. Very easy listening and some have a bit of laugh out loud moments. Highly recommend!!!
2023-07-09
Love from Australia
Always a fun and easy listen, if you need a laugh, look no further, just ask Tracy. The show is hilarious too. Come to Australia!
2023-07-08
Massive fun but so many ads
Love you guys so much but the amount of ads genuinely make me switch off, seems to be way more than other pods - takes away from the amazing content!
2023-06-27
Hilarious
Such a great dynamic between these guys. Arnett in the Simon Pegg episode was on FIRE. Gotta be one of my favourite pods.
2023-06-17
Wonderly 😡😡😡
Why are we now being asked to join Wonderly to pay for your content? It’s very frustrating.