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 Podcasts or by visiting...
Episodes
"Elle Fanning"
Tornado-warning: it’s Elle Fanning. The Number 5, Imagination vs. Reality, the Power, and a real-life baby. We all love each other, blah blah blah… on another gorgeously fresh new epiz of SmartLess.
"Maggie Gyllenhaal"
We walk the tightrope with Maggie Gyllenhaal. Come explore the edges of the mind: stacking wood, eating avocados, bird watching, and what is exercise? It’s fake learning for real… an all-new SmartLess.
"Cillian Murphy"
Heat up your pizza-pocket: it’s Cillian Murphy. We talk law, rock n’ roll, instinct, energy over perfection, and making ends MEAT. Welcome to The Circus Of The Unemployable …on an all-new SmartLess.
"RE-RELEASE: Emma Stone"
Actor and web-designer Emma Stone joins us this week to discuss poignant topics like Albert Einstein, The Spice Girls, and the cure for hiccups. Get tattoos with your whole family… Welcome to HairLess [scratch that] an all-new SmartLess. This episode was originally released on 12/11/2023.
"Kris Jenner"
Grab your glaze-scraper and get outta the house: it’s Kris Jenner. School, Social, Smooch, Smart Cookies, and meeting a Mint Julip. Re-enroll in home-school, because 'nobody’s going on the internet,' …in another mind-bending alternate reality that is [in some intimate regions often colloquially referred to as] an all-new "SmartLess."
"Brian Cox"
We’re living in a wonder-world with the great Brian Cox. Tempura salad, resting bewildered face, and doing it like a goose. Is it the AC? Nope. It’s an all-new SmartLess.
STAYING ALIVE: Will Arnett, Part 1!
Hey, Smarties! Please enjoy the first half of this hilarious, in-depth interview with Will Arnett on SmartLess Media’s show Staying Alive! Hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally (101 Places To Party Before You Die) sit down with Will to ask him about keeping in shape, cutting out sugar, viral podcast clips, and the nuts and bolts of making his new film, Is This Thing On? Plus, Pally has a text exchange with Will that he’d like to ask him about, and Gabrus might have to buy new budgie smugglers. Go to the Staying Alive feed HERE for Part 2! Full video episodes available HERE. Check out Will’s movie Is This Thing On? HERE. Check out Staying Alive merch at siriusxmstore.com/stayingalive This episode was recorded February 5, 2026 on the information superhighway Staying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne Harris Engineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the music Associate producer and video editor is Maddie McCann Executive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich Korson Keywords for this episode: Tony Stark, Castaway, Springsteen, Romesh Ranganathan, tattoos, budgie smugglers, Rubirosa, CAA, New Zealand, metric system, sushi, street fighting, Basil Hayden, Zyn, nicotine, OnlyFans, Tom Hanks, Wes Anderson, Bradley Cooper, Bob Castrone, The Comedy Cellar, prop comedy, Tony Gilroy, Pedro Pascal
"Chris Hemsworth"
Engage your core: it’s Chris Hemsworth. Back tats, trigger environments, a dorsal fin, not-caring, and the sheer adventure of it. “Your mind goes blank but your mouth keeps talking,” …on an all-new SmartLess.
"Margot Robbie"
We go incogneets this week with hockey-fan Margot Robbie. A new bronzer, an Aussie Mafia, slapping Leo, and much more! But at the end of the day… (what was in the trunk?) It’s an all-new SmartLess.
"RE-RELEASE: Jon Hamm"
The guys go full-Yamaha this week with avid golfer, Jon Hamm. It’s mad, man. This episode was originally released on 4/4/2022.
"Andrew Huberman"
What’s up, Doc: it’s the one-and-only Andrew Huberman. Gila monsters, flabby-brain, bed vs. battle, the art of winking, and a multitude of other pearls of wisdom await. Prepare to be glutathione’d to your headphones… on an all-new SmartLess.
"Charli xcx"
Grab an apple and paint the soup– it’s Charli xcx. We’re charmed by spontaneity, the Brat lexicon, synesthesia, pink Wednesdays, and daring to suck. Don’t quantize your electric toothbrush… the groove is in the gums. Welcome to SmartLess.
"Leanne Morgan"
It’s 87 days of chicken piccata with the wonderful Leanne Morgan. A yelling beagle, breast-feeding & hemorrhoids, plus all those girls shooting boars in their panties. And yes, of course: some follow-up questions about the chicken and the porch. “Every day’s a party,” …on an all-new SmartLess.
"Pixies"
Settle your face — we’ve got Pixies. Where is our mind? On things like the dictionary, the draft, communal showers, and the highly-underrated color brown. Serving up “some delightful words to trip over,” …on an all-new SmartLess.

Introducing: CrimeLess
CrimeLess is a weekly comedy talk show exploring the wild crime questions you’d never act on—but secretly want answered. Comedian Rory Scovel and journalist–turned–true-crime podcaster Josh Dean break down a new outrageous caper each episode, from bold heists and absurd scams to crypto disasters and monkey-driven chaos. Their deep dives into the strange details and eccentric criminals spark hilarious, totally hypothetical brainstorms about how things could have gone even more off the rails. You’ll learn just enough weird facts to sound interesting at a party. Picture How Stuff Works after a few drinks, or You’re Wrong About—but focused entirely on Florida-Man-level mayhem.
"Noah Hawley"
Have a spirulina shake, it’s Noah Hawley. Siberia with family restaurants, pitching the segue, and the Mayor of Childhood. “Family programming… that ship has sailed.” It’s an all-new SmartLess.
"Claire Danes"
It’s our start-gift: Claire Danes. Cursed cows, Moroccan cats, a Kentucky Schnoodle, and “very cute dirt.” It’s another episode of ‘How To Remain Employed and Local,’ also known (in some circles) as SmartLess.
"RE-RELEASE: Jenny Slate"
Our lovely surprise guest Jenny Slate joins from a supply closet to give us the 5-day weather outlook, the difference between drop and dropper, texts about ‘the patriarchy,’ and so much more. Come ruin your minds with us, here at Chateau SmartLess. This episode was originally released on 6/27/2022.
"Tom Freston"
Take the Jimmy Jet to Timbuktu: it’s Tom Freston. No experience in television, selling toilet paper, various red-light districts, and a Bob Marley ring-tone. It’s really good to be with you… on an all-new SmartLess.
"RE-RELEASE: Paul Thomas Anderson"
Italian candy expert, amateur filmmaker (and recipient of 11 Academy Awards) Paul Thomas Anderson joins us this week to dig into the businesstry and take a bite outta’ life. Motto panukeiku! Hai? This episode was originally released on 3/7/2022.