SmartLess

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"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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  • Misstease7557
    Laugh Out Loud Funny!
    This is one of my favorite podcasts. The hosts and guests have such easy, casual humor and conversation. My first episode was with Amy Schumer and I laughed out loud so many times that I kept listening to more episodes! Love it. Keep it up!
  • Cweeks404
    Meh
    It gets old hearing them talk about being rich and thin b/c they don’t eat. Shawn seems like he’s still a normal ish person but Jason and Will have drunk the Hollywood Kool-aid pretty repetitive.
  • WinnifredBishop
    Interviewing Amy Schumer now?
    When I heard your Mark Ruffalo episode and how you praised his activism, I thought, these guys get it. Then you had Amy on and all your praise for Mark felt fake. Such a bummer.
  • GenaGary
    Enough arrogance Will
    Used to listen quite a bit but Will and Jason are so shady towards Sean. They ignore him when he tries to ask the guests questions so they can talk about themselves. Sean is actually very introspective and wants to ask the guests real questions. Jason does some surface level research and the guest and Will is there winging it so he goes straight to undermining the authenticity Sean brings. They are supposed to be real, actual friends conducting interviews. If the three of them were not “celebrities”, I would wonder why host Sean sticks around for the abuse.
  • drnikkog
    Was great. Declining
    I absolutely loved you guys up until the recent Amy Schumer interview. Jason and Will - you were so odd with her. You concentrated on her stand up comedienne career without much acknowledgement of her other achievements. It took her to almost force her way at the end to mention her fantastic Life and Beth show that has your very own Michael Cera on it - how were you not prepared to mention this at all? Will/Jason - At times you seem to have lost your humbleness that the show originally had.
  • thetravelingyogiiii
    no amy schumer
    i’ve enjoyed listening to y’all ever since the early awkwafina episode. however, having amy schumer on during ramadan of all times while folks continue to die in gaza.. 💔💔💔 really makes a statement loud and clear.
  • fleshmastersux
    Disappointed
    Giving AS a platform… goodbye to this podcast.
  • Dewman34
    Best podcast you should be listening too
    I discovered these guys about a year ago and I’ve been hooked and catching up on so many shows. Very entertaining and overall hysterically funny. I love that the show doesn’t take itself so seriously. It honestly feels like your hanging out with these celebrities in their own living room. Love the show guys!!!! Hopefully there will be another smartness tour in the future
  • TML39
    Will, please stop talking.
    I’ve listened to this podcast for quite some time. I have much respect for all three of these guys. Their banter and friendship are fun to witness. And many interviews have been interesting. However, Will talks way too much. I wish he would let the guests answer some questions. He interrupts constantly, typically to share his expertise. The John Oliver episode is yet another example. We get it, Will. You know everything about soccer/futbol. Also the gay jokes have become so tiresome. I know when they are coming and just grit my teeth as they go on forever. Y’all, it’s so boring. Give it a rest. And you should have just scrapped the Natalie Portman interview. Not enough there to make it worth the many interruptions. She reminded me of my Boomer boss trying to navigate Zoom meetings early on in the pandemic. Painful.
  • JackHolderness
    Great show, great rapport
    Love the show, love the chemistry, love all their work, so pretty hard to beat combo. The recent departure of guests from the non-actor world can make some of the conversations repetitive but like Will says, its their show, listen or don't. I recommend it constantly!
  • we luv music ova here
    John Oliver
    I could listen to you guys chat with John Oliver for hours! The situations that bring him the most joy make want to watch his show with my eyes closed! Excellent episode!
  • A Young Reader
    The BEST!!
    I’ve listened to Smartless since it started airing. It carried me through the pandemic and brings me so much joy while exercising, cooking or hiking. Keep up the great work! Paul (Houston, Tx)
  • rite2holly
    Jason’s fear of speaking
    I didn’t know how else to get this to him. But I have a hunch that the reason Jason has a fear of speaking in small groups to give a toast is because the big things he does for millions of people is not real. If they judge what you do as a TV character, they’re not judging you. But if you give a toast to people that you know that you want to love you, they’re judging you. The real you. And that is far more terrifying than playing a role on a TV show. Which would explain why it’s much harder for you to do. I don’t know if this will reach you or if I’m completely off the mark, but that’s my theory. Love the show. It brings me so much joy. -Holly Rhoton
  • gdthbk
    Love!
    Amy Schumer’s episode was my favorite!
  • EdenSolitude
    I Tried
    If you’re a fan of entitled, white male circle jerks, this is the show for you.
  • The jolly ran
    I’m so lucky
    … to find this podcast. It’s absolutely as informative as it is hysterical. Thank you!
  • Hawaiiflower
    Useless
    I loved This Podcast. But not anymore sadly, Amy and her snarky genocide quotes ruined it. You including her and praising her voice prove your stand.
  • Allow constructive criticism
    Stop the Sean bashing
    Used to enjoy listening but now it’s painful waiting for Will’s weekly “gay joke at Sean’s expense.”
  • Bob W. from Cleveland
    Revelation
    I'm brand new to podcasts (finally have the time) and started with this one after watching and thoroughly enjoying the TV (Smartless tour) version. Love what they do and how they do it. The guests are fascinating and the format is so much fun. I spend time in LA and hope to bump into one or more of them soon!
  • laurashla
    So good!
    Thanks for the great interviews
  • Jens011234567
    Disappointed in having hateful guest Amy Schumer
    Sharing the platform with someone who spews so much hate is really disappointing. Lost a fan here.
  • caaaaaaaaaatb
    Straying from the “smart” part
    Amy Schumer during Ramadan? Nah.
  • Allie 678
    Great show!
    Love this show and their guests! Have been a long time listener
  • Rollie Peterkin
    Disappointed.
    Longtime fan, but disappointed with guest choices. Amy Schumer is hateful and unhinged. Unsubscribed.
  • HorseHe@d
    Mondays
    Wouldn’t it be great if we could somehow thumbs down some of those “smartless” lone star reviews
  • iStillLoveuAnnaImSorry
    Used to really like these guys..
    Amy Schumer during this political and hostile time? Heard you all loud and clear. Yikes!
  • taviachs
    What??
    Always look forward to listening to the guys chat with a guest, laughs all around, but in poor taste to give Amy a platform. Understand you don’t always chat politics on the show, but your audience pays attention to current events— especially when said guest uses their own platform to be a proud Zionist. Hard pass. Make better choices???
  • elslgr
    Use to love, removing from my library
    Long time listener, started to get really sick of them talking about themselves instead of letting the guest talk (looking mostly at you JB and WA). Nail in the coffin was platforming Amy Schumer after all her pro-genocide antics.
  • Midwest sister
    Repetitive
    I loved this podcast, initially. I appreciate their energy, enthusiasm for the guests, and general banter. What I’ve grown to find very annoying is the repetitive bullying of Sean Hayes. I’m not sure I understand the point or why it continues - literally every episode. Give it a rest and fill the void with meaningful content.
  • rainar00
    Why have hateful Amy on the show?
    Truly disappointed in them for having such a hateful and untalented person on the show. She’s not funny and her humor has often been extremely racist.
  • shenmasheen
    No to Amy Schumer
    I love this show but Amy Schumer’s really putting a stain on things.
  • Mr_Beck_
    No Zionists
    Do you really need to prop up culture vultures and a joke thief - also a giant zionist? Do better guys
  • thanee85
    👎🏽👎🏽
    Amy👎🏽 Schumer 👎🏽 Unsubscribe!
  • s4teau
    Disappointing guest
    Love this podcast so much - but can’t believe they invited Amy Schumer who is generally problematic and has been exposed for very racist tweets. Don’t think I can listen again for a long time.
  • Truth222222power
    Amy Schumer?!!
    They are out of touch to platform a raging racist at a time like this.
  • KMH421
    Disappointing Amy Schumer praise
    She’s unhinged and full of hate - was a listener and fan until this episode - bye 👎🏽
  • Moderate Monica
    Best When They Stick to Entertainment
    Skip the political and news lectures or at least include someone in the center. AOC was the worst. Bill Maher was good. Appear to be running out of guests.
  • teligirl
    No standards
    You lost me with Amy Schumer, a person who could accuse an entire group of people of being r@p1st and terrorist and still have a network of people supporting and promoting her work. Unfollowed the show
  • Nate part 2
    I’m out
    I did enjoy this show for a while, but I’m out. The guys’ banter can be fun, and I’ve been a big fan of some of their individual projects. There has however always been a vibe of semi-clueless, insulated celebrity to their discussions on the podcast. I’d hope to believe that’s all that’s going on with the decision to bring Amy Schumer on as a guest (ie. they’re just out of touch, out of tune, and made a thoughtless mistake), but it’s not really a good excuse. Considering the disgusting, hateful things she’s said online in recent times, borderline celebrating the death, displacement, and dismemberment of innocent Gazans, they should know better.
  • alicejwinglevlat1998
    👎🏻
    Why are they platforming zionists who encourage genocide?
  • Kiki3000!!
    Amy Schumer
    A genocide apologist? Really?!!
  • whyvivinywhy
    👎
    Love them! Love this podcast so much! Been rocking with them since 2020. I let a lot slide, they didn’t get too political and seemed “fair” However, their silence has said more than enough and now with Genocide Amy on, it’s an unfollow for me.
  • ajlistening
    Awful
    Immediately unfollowing and so disappointed with this podcast. Allowing amy Schumer as a guest speaks VOLUMES.
  • Macgirl1621
    Amy S show
    There’s hits and misses but this one was a truly a bad decision. Read the room guys, you have staff to advise that this trash of a person shouldn’t be promoted in any way. You were my favorite go to podcast.
  • Ambchop
    Lame, Un-Funny Celebrity Circle J*rk
    Was just okay for laughs, nothing of substance and then bringing on Amy Schumer was a new low
  • Bdhzjz
    Rer
    Leave it to three rich wh*te men to platform a raging z10n1st like Amy S while there’s an entire gen*c*de happening in P*lest1ne. No thanks. Unfollowed.
  • LindseyAllyn
    Promoting Zionism
    Have loved this show. However, hosting Zionists who advocate for genocide like Amy Schumer is the end for me. The guys have made comments here and there expressing political views but not one word about the US bankrolling Israel’s dehumanizing campaign of slaughter. I looked past their silence up until now. Told myself it’s meant to be a lighthearted show. But to bring on a person who openly wants to see a group of people wiped off the face of the earth because they don’t share her religion is repugnant. It’s no better than giving a white nationalist a platform. Shame on you.
  • stephmokas
    Love this show
    I took a pause from listening for no reason at all, but had to listen to the Amy Schumer episode because I love her and she’s so funny. I’m back!!
  • ZiggyZoeZ
    Lost a lot of respect
    Amy Schumer is a awful person. A Zionist, a genocide denier and defender. Giving her a PLATFORM? come ON. I expected better.
  • LoSchoeny
    Was Great, But Now Not So Good
    I have enjoyed the podcast from the beginning and think some of the episodes are truly gems, but recently most episodes have been a tough listen. The guest gets overshadowed by the bantering of the hosts, and the pandering leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Please allow your guest the time to talk about their project(s) without interruption!
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