SmartLess
"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 sur...
AI overview.Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett are accomplished actors and producers, known for their work in television and film. Bateman is celebrated for roles i…
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On the show
- Nick Kroll1 ep
- Aubrey Plaza1 ep
- Amanda Peet1 ep
Also: Charlie Day, Stephen Colbert, Elle Fanning, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Cillian Murphy, Emma Stone, Kris Jenner, Colin Jost, Jonah Hill, Tom Hanks, Jon Bernthal, Bowen Yang, Nick Jonas, Nate Bargatze, Sting, Kareem Rahma, Timothy Olyphant
Audience Interest
- comedy and humor
- celebrity interviews
Podcast Focus
- improvised conversations
- mystery guest reveals
Publishing Consistency
- weekly episodes
- active for five years
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- 🇺🇸United States · ComedyHOME#51.4M to 4.7M
- 🇨🇦Canada · Comedy#398K to 337K
- 🇦🇺Australia · Comedy#639K to 133K
- 🇮🇳India · Comedy#1224K to 84K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Comedy#465.3K to 18K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
1.6M to 5.3M🎙 ~2x weekly·372 episodes·Last published 2d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
3.1M to 11M🇺🇸87%🇨🇦6%🇦🇺2%+1 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
1.7M to 5.9M592K real followers tracked across platforms
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/26/26 | "Ray Winstone" | Ray Winstone is here, folks (until the airline sends him home immediately). The Shark in Spain, Zero for Imagination, and How-To Read: Screenplay Edition. Don't steal a turkey sandwich, or you'll repeat the story a dozen times on yet another all-new SmartLess. | 59m 35s | ||||||
| 10/19/26 | "Colman Domingo" | Pardon sir, it’s Colman Domingo. On this week’s episode of “How to Be a Better Soldier,” we’ve got: Broadway, Bartending, living like a teenager, truth-telling season, and a Sophie’s Choice. I’m Larry / it’s an all-new SmartLess. | 1h 04m 48s | ||||||
| 10/12/26 | "Jessica Biel" | “Jessicas are nice people,” and we've got Jessica Biel! Grab the donut as we dive into: forest bathing, standing up, sitting down, multiple surprise appearances, and the art of hitting a sandbag. Two JB’s for the price of none!?… on an all-new SmartLess. | 54m 47s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 | "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. | 59m 39s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 | "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. | 1h 01m 09s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 | "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. | 59m 31s | ||||||
| 9/21/26 | "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. | 1h 05m 42s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 | "RE-RELEASE: Matthew Rhys" | Open a bottle of beer with a key and grab a fire poker, we’ve got Matthew Rhys on the horn this week. We sit down with the intelligent yet dashing yet wise yet charismatic Actor (and skilled traditional Welsh Chef) to hear recipes from the heart and tales of yore. Grab a slice of meat pie— it’s cooling on the windowsill. #EatSmart #SmartLess This episode was originally released on 5/22/2023. | 1h 05m 08s | ||||||
| 9/14/26 | "Sharon Horgan" | Where’s the fan? This week: the certified legend Sharon Horgan. Real issues and hard truths— lobster crafty, mirror-faces, and 'a place in Birmingham.' We’re just trying to cure insomnia one p’cast ep at a time… on a proper mint SmartLess. | 1h 00m 16s | ||||||
| 9/7/26 | comedyentertainment+3 | Andrew Garfield | — | — | Andrew Garfieldcomedy+3 | — | 1h 03m 23s | ||
| 8/31/26 | comedyinterview+3 | Steve Zahn | — | — | Steve Zahncomedy+5 | — | 54m 01s | ||
| 8/24/26 | friendshipcaregiving+3 | Sandra Bullock | — | — | Sandra Bullockcomedy+4 | — | 55m 38s | ||
| 8/17/26 | comedyDungeons & Dragons+3 | Tim Robbins | — | — | Tim Robbinscomedy+3 | — | 56m 29s | ||
| 8/13/26 | comedyentertainment+3 | Kaley Cuoco | — | — | Kaley Cuococomedy+3 | — | 55m 44s | ||
| 8/10/26 | comedysocial class+3 | Robby Hoffman | — | — | Robby Hoffman90s+5 | — | 54m 20s | ||
| 8/3/26 | black holesspace+4 | Professor Brian Cox | — | — | Professor Brian Coxblack holes+5 | — | 1h 10m 31s | ||
| 7/27/26 | musiccomedy+3 | Marcus Mumford | — | — | Marcus Mumfordcomedy+4 | — | 1h 00m 34s | ||
| 7/20/26 | actingcomedy+3 | Timothy Olyphant | Taxi Driver | — | Timothy Olyphantacting+4 | — | 59m 41s | ||
| 7/16/26 | comedycelebrity+3 | Will Ferrell | Columbia HouseOld School+2 | — | Will Ferrellcomedy+3 | — | 43m 09s | ||
| 7/13/26 | filmcomedy+3 | Olivia Wilde | — | — | Olivia Wildefilm school+3 | — | 1h 02m 41s | ||
| 7/6/26 | comedytrivia+3 | Ike Barinholtz | — | — | Ike Barinholtzcomedy+3 | — | 54m 27s | ||
| 6/29/26 | comedyinterview+3 | Emma Thompson | HaggisBarney’s | — | Emma Thompsoncomedy+3 | — | 58m 26s | ||
| 6/22/26 | telepathyemergency medical responses+3 | Amy Adams | Indigo Girls | — | Amy AdamsIndigo Girls+5 | — | 57m 23s | ||
| 6/15/26 | celebrityadvice+3 | Jennifer Lopez | — | — | Jennifer LopezDr. Dingdong+3 | — | 1h 04m 55s | ||
| 6/11/26 | comedyinterview+3 | Tom Hanks | — | — | Tom Hankspodcast+3 | — | 1h 04m 27s | ||
| 6/8/26 | actingcommunication+3 | Jon Bernthal | — | — | Jon Bernthalcomedy+3 | — | 59m 47s | ||
| 6/1/26 | vibestherapy+3 | Bowen Yang | — | — | Bowen YangCeline Dion+3 | — | 57m 47s | ||
| 5/25/26 | celebrityfamily+3 | Nick Jonas | Family chiropractors | New Jersey | Nick Jonaschiropractors+3 | — | 1h 02m 16s | ||
| 5/21/26 | comedymagic+3 | Nate Bargatze | KFC | — | Nate Bargatzecomedy+5 | — | 54m 22s | ||
| 5/18/26 | musicjazz+3 | Sting | — | — | Stingjazz+3 | — | 1h 00m 52s | ||
| 5/11/26 | New York Citylife experiences+3 | Kareem Rahma | — | NYC | Kareem RahmaNYC+4 | — | 1h 00m 40s | ||
| 5/8/26 | live performancecomedy+3 | Jonah Hill | — | AvalonSan Diego+1 | Jonah Hilllive podcast+5 | — | 1h 15m 45s | ||
| 5/4/26 | comedyinterview+3 | Colin Jost | — | — | Colin Jostcomedy+3 | — | 1h 05m 17s | ||
| 4/27/26 | celebrityscavenger hunts+3 | Nick Kroll | — | — | Nick Krollscavenger hunts+3 | — | 1h 00m 16s | ||
| 4/20/26 | comedycelebrity interview+3 | Aubrey Plaza | — | — | Aubrey Plazacomedy+3 | — | 1h 01m 54s | ||
| 4/13/26 | stage frightunsolicited headshots+3 | Amanda Peet | — | New York | Amanda Peetstage fright+5 | — | 1h 10m 57s | ||
| 4/9/26 | career adviceacting tips+3 | Charlie Day | — | — | Charlie Dayacting tips+3 | — | 51m 28s | ||
| 4/6/26 | MMAcomedy+3 | Stephen Colbert | SmartLess | — | Stephen ColbertMMA fighter+3 | — | 1h 05m 05s | ||
| 3/30/26 | celebrityimagination+3 | Elle Fanning | — | — | Elle Fanningimagination+4 | — | 1h 00m 04s | ||
| 3/23/26 | mind explorationexercise+3 | Maggie Gyllenhaal | — | — | Maggie Gyllenhaalexercise+3 | — | 1h 01m 43s | ||
| 3/16/26 | actingmusic+3 | Cillian Murphy | — | — | Cillian Murphyacting+4 | — | 1h 04m 25s | ||
| 3/12/26 | interviewcomedy+3 | Emma Stone | The Spice Girls | — | Emma StoneAlbert Einstein+4 | — | 55m 28s | ||
| 3/9/26 | celebrity culturehome-schooling+3 | Kris Jenner | — | — | Kris Jennerhome-school+4 | — | 1h 19m 33s | ||
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett are accomplished actors and producers, known for their work in television and film. Bateman is celebrated for roles in "Arrested Development" and "Ozark," Hayes gained fame from "Will & Grace," while Arnett is recognized for his work in "Arrested Development" and "BoJack Horseman." "SmartLess" stands out for its unique format, where one host surprises the others with a mystery guest each episode. This structure fosters genuine, unscripted conversations that blend comedy with insightful discussions on a wide range of topics, including society, culture, and personal experiences, making it both entertaining and educational. The podcast attracts a diverse audience, including fans of comedy and those seeking engaging discussions. Listeners appreciate the combination of laughter and learning, often finding relatable stories and perspectives that deepen their understanding of shared human experiences.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 592K
- Total plays: 13M
- Total reviews: 54K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 19K
Castbox
- Followers: 500K
- Plays: 13M
- Reviews: 736
Podcast App
- Followers: 58K
- Reviews: 54K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 15K
- Reviews: 41
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Audience
teens, family
Key insights
What the show covers
- improvised conversations
- mystery guest reveals
- thoughtful dialogue
- organic hilarity
Audience interests
- comedy and humor
- celebrity interviews
- cultural discussions
- shared human experiences
Platform reach
- available on multiple platforms
- SiriusXM Podcasts+
- widely distributed
- accessible on YouTube
Publishing consistency
- weekly episodes
- active for five years
- 347 total episodes
- reliable release schedule
Chart history for SmartLess
Peaked at #3 in Canada, top 10 in 3 of 43 tracked markets, currently #3 in Canada.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| Canada | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| United States | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| Australia | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| India | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| Finland | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| South Africa | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| HK | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| AE | — | #22 | #22 | — |
| Ireland | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| South Korea | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| SG | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| BE | — | #29 | #29 | — |
| SA | — | #29 | #29 | — |
| MY | — | #30 | #30 | — |
| IL | — | #33 | #33 | — |
| HU | — | #34 | #34 | — |
| GR | — | #34 | #34 | — |
| TH | — | #34 | #34 | — |
Chart Positions
43 placements across 43 markets.
Chart Positions
43 placements across 43 markets.