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.Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.

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  • JackieLadybug
    Idiocracy
    Comedians used to be truth-tellers.
  • AmyBender
    Yes, why
    Agree with the review titled “Why.” Tired of hearing Will berate Sean. It’s cringey. I now only listen when I really, really like the guest, which isn’t often.
  • deanly17
    Great, Just One Thing to Make It Better
    Love this podcast, but just one suggestion: Will - please don’t talk so much. Rein it in. Love him, but he talks so much, goes off topic, and uses up more time than the guest has. So excited for the Jude Law episode and then found myself asking Will to please stop talking multiple times. Give Sean a chance to ask questions too.
  • Haken69
    justine bateman is awesome
    justine bateman is awesome
  • SJK2024
    Lost a listener
    Did not know this podcast was controlled by DNC. When hosts are trying to cover up and pump up mentally deteriorating Biden in their interview, I said bye bye.
  • Narc detector
    Ha ha ha Bateman
    Can’t keep this smirk off my face. All you had to do is keep your opinions to yourself. That simple. Wish you well.
  • crofty914
    Just an observation…
    This was my favorite podcast a little over a year ago, but my whole family stopped listening to it when it became politically dominated. I know lots of other people who stopped listening as well. I hope this election maybe showed you guys that you’l might be in an insulated echo chamber or at least lots of people have an opposing view from you (and that’s okay). I would LOVE to start listening again, because you three are hilarious. I just got sick of being lectured to:/ I wish you guys nothing but the best!
  • BueKoW
    Cut the politics
    I get you’re all passionate about politics, but you’re losing fans and listeners quickly. Go back to the quality guests across different areas of entertainment and life. This isn’t enjoyable to listen to in the past 3 months or so. I can only imagine how it’ll be after Kamala lost…
  • Ka-ma-la
    Stay off politics
    Stay away from politics. Two of you have kids. I can only imagine one of your kids coming to you and saying they want to change their gender. For the record, it's the Democratic narrative dividing the nation.
  • Elvisforpresident
    Stop interrupting the guests
    I really want to love this show. I do love the idea of it. They have interesting guests and I like the format and casual conversation. The thing that doesn’t work for me is all the interrupting and talking over each other. Sometimes it just feels like they steamroll over the guest to drone on about some “joke” or personal experience, or to make fun of each other. It ends up feeling awkward and just sort of rude. It also seems to happen most when the guest is a woman, which just sucks…
  • Bstreine
    Leaving country now!?
    After the election, I hope you and your celebrity friends still plan to leave the country!! True dummies and delusional about the real world, stick to the only thing you know, entertainment and leave the political endorsements out, it didnt work obvi!
  • nalbmx
    Why
    Why does Will have to dominate? Talk over everyone? Make everything about himself? Omg. And the belittling of Sean is really tiresome. He has the most interesting questions but Will always deflects, intervenes, berates, changes subject.
  • Smrsd
    3 of my favorite humans
    Hi-die-hard fan here, but am here for the laughter & entertainment…not your politics. Not because of disagreement-just not looking for what I can get from a news outlet. Granted, if you insist on pushing agendas, at least have the decency to explore both sides, unlike other media outlets. You guys are too smart for this. I gave you 3 stars-one for each of you. Pull away from the rhetoric and bring back the fun!!!!!
  • Bayless Fan
    Hollywood Elites
    Shame on you three & your wokeness. Why do you isolate those who ARE NOT left leaning or liberal? So disappointing.
  • Rjf122247
    A little slow for me
    I’ve listened to 20 or so episodes. I like the hosts and they’ve had some interesting guests, but the conversations are just so uninspiring.
  • illinallie
    Hilarious & entertaining!
    Love this podcast! Every week it’s like having a funny conversation w/ friends to take the Monday morning work commute stress off <3 it gets me through Mondays! Keep it up for a very long time guys!
  • Sportfan3412
    The BEST podcast
    This is hands down my favorite podcast!! It’s so funny and I love hearing the banter and stories. All you people complaining that they talked about politics need to get a life- it’s their show they can bring on whoever they want. If you don’t want to hear a guest, news flash…..you can skip that episode.
  • Joanna Whicker
    Most entertaining podcast
    It’s my favorite podcast to listen to, you guys rock, but for the love of god, can Will retire the word “authentic”? Seriously every single episode, I’m like here it comes, boom. It would have become a drinking game for me if I wasn’t usually listening to you while driving:)
  • Soft&Slow
    Same old tired jokes - not funny anymore
    They used to be funny. Not worth my time anymore. Will and Jason make fun of Shawn over and over every show. Although Shawn makes embarrassingly unintelligent comments so I guess he deserves it. Same tired routine, nothing new.
  • Big Miguel Obama
    Where is the balance?
    How about being adults having guests who aren’t left leaners non stop? Pathetic
  • knickGoddess
    Hiii
    This podcast saved me! I love you guys, you’re the best.
  • Alliechick2
    I Hate Reviews but…I Hate Trolls More
    This is a great, super entertaining podcast. Have been listening since the beginning. For the trolls who lost their minds over the Walz interview - You know who they’re interviewing. If you don’t like the political interviews, don’t listen to them. The guests aren’t a surprise for the listener! You can choose not to listen to specific interviews. Stop being so easily offended by differing views. Political disagreement shouldn’t mean that there’s no interaction - that we can’t listen to each other or respect people and still disagree. I say this as a Republican. I’m not a Harris Walz supporter but I’m not offended these guys have their own thoughts, interests or positions. We all don’t have to be the same.
  • MKang858
    Love it
    I listen on my runs and I’m constantly laughing out loud. Hilarious and fun!
  • Mr Mazatlán
    Political Sell
    I could care less about your 1%er politics. I don’t need you to tell me what’s right for me.
  • Natasha Dachos
    Ok
    Three great actors, who are all good friends come together for amusing episodes — at least for a few. They don’t prepare so if you want more in-depth interviews, this isn’t the podcast. It seems like everybody is trying to copy this model, but they seem to have a certain type of chemistry that others can’t match. I would’ve liked it if they referred to governor Walz by his title instead of Tim, but overall they seem to be very nice men with a kind podcast.
  • sailaway20
    I love this show ….. except when politics is discussed. .
    I appreciate the entertainment value of this podcast; however, I find it disappointing when they criticize President Trump. The influence of political commentary on the overall tone of entertainment podcasts is a multifaceted issue. On one hand, incorporating political dialogue can add depth and relevance to discussions, allowing podcasts to engage with current events and societal issues that resonate with listeners. This can create a sense of community among audiences who share similar views or feel passionate about certain topics. On the other hand, heavy political commentary can alienate certain listeners, especially those who tune in for escapism or lighter content. The balance between entertaining and informing becomes crucial; if a podcast leans too heavily into political discourse, it might lose its original entertainment value. Ultimately, the impact of political commentary on entertainment podcasts varies based on audience expectations and the podcast's purpose. It can enrich the content or detract from it, depending on how well the hosts navigate the balance.
  • Peachma
    Come on with Politics
    I love the show, I am ok with other people’s views in life, but I don’t want it in a fun podcast like smartless. It was not a good show.
  • giddyupcd
    Guests
    Why don’t you have JD Vance on your podcast?
  • brendahappy
    Bad lying people
    Don’t worry.,., everyone gets their chance to find Jesus. Gov Walz wonderful ? You have a few bolts missing lol
  • SweetPsMommy
    You got political and I’m out
    How about you just run a good show! I’ve enjoyed it so much till you make conservatives into morons and that’s uncalled for. Leave politics out or be fair. Don’t be jerks!
  • tmac68
    Unfollowed
    For pure entertainment and an 1+ hours of forgetting about the realities of life, it’s a great podcast. However I did not want them to inject politics into their podcast with episodes with Biden and Walz. For me, it soured the experience and it prompted me to seek other podcasts that keeps politics out of the episodes. Pick a lane and stay in it.
  • bvcfghjuytre
    Skip the politics
    I listen to be entertained, not for this one sided, ridiculousness story telling. If you want to do politics, then ask the hard questions otherwise, stay in your lane.
  • DiscoTunes
    Love it!
    Great Podcast!
  • KimSm610$
    Tim Walz
    Loved this episode!
  • Samurai Guy5000
    The name says it all
    I do love listening to these guys. However, I am more and more disappointed with them, shoving political views into their shows. I really don’t care what their political views are, but they seem to be very heavily democratic leaning and only have Democratic Party guests. I guess I’ll just skip the episodes where they wanna get political, but if you want to be political, you should have both sides, but my preference is none.
  • Valerie’s gallery
    More is more
    Recently started listening. Love it all. Binge listening. Maybe too much. Had a dream that Wil Arnet and Kevin Nealon were in my house dressed as Mario brothers. Not sure why. Thank you for the fun.
  • Annie Allegra 2211
    Why did you guys need to cross the line???
    I have been a loyal listener for years. I have really enjoyed your show….. up until your last episode with Tim Waltz. I am very sorry that you made the decision to go political. Unfortunately you crossed the line. I sure wish you guys stuck to what you actually know…. Entertaining people. Now I need to delete you and move on. Just too bad.
  • Splinterest
    No politics!!!
    Tim Walz 👎🏼👎🏼
  • Team Smartless
    Amazing
    Smartless is an awesome podcast that I love, thank you for making me laugh every week. I loved the Tim Walz episode and love what you guys are doing! Thank you!!!
  • TechPres
    Chuckleheads
    These gullible chuckleheads can act. Give them their due. They act like they are smart but they are actually political zombies who believe everything their silo tells them and have no curiosity about important controversies. Your IQ is guaranteed to decline if you listen.
  • TLC1TLC
    Love Smartless
    Hi guys, Thank you for having Tim Walz on! That was excellent!
  • WellHelloYou
    Ugh
    Good feeling gone. I have always loved the silliness and simplicity of this show. It’s such a great escape from our divisive, angry world. But lately, your obsequious fellating of all things “left” just feels gross. Tim Walz episode: Jason actually just referred to “those folks,” meaning anyone who doesn’t agree with his politics. That’s us, J! A good portion of your listeners! And you literally suggested that if we were better educated, everyone in the country would see the “obvious choice“ for president. (Mouth literally agape.) Do you really believe that the world is that black-and-white? It is a testament to the fact that you guys really need to expand your network. Seriously, talk to people who aren’t like you so you can understand WHY Kamala Harris is not the “obvious choice”—to half the country. Stay in your lane, guys. When you get into politics, you truly show your naivety. And not because you think differently than I do, but because you haven’t taken the time to understand the other side AT ALL. Answer this honestly, could you watch an interview with JD Vance and say, we disagree politically, but he seems like a nice guy. I’d grab a beer with him. I truly don’t think so. You seem angry while you scream for unity—as long as everyone else comes to you. Oh boys. Do better.
  • .ynp,i
    Walk??!
    Really guys? You're better than this. Sooooo disappointed 🙁
  • 5uenah
    We don’t discuss politics… or do we?
    For the love and support of the fans who love and support you… be fair. Have on JD Vance now. Don’t make this podcast a personal, biased campaign. Please.
  • BizzyB95
    Concerning guests
    While I love this podcast and I will still continue to listen to it over these last few years we are learning that this podcast is pressingly democratic which isn’t necessarily the problem I could care less on their political views and values what I do care about is the diversity of guest on the platform and these past few years they have been bringing more political guests to the shows which I would enjoy but they seem to be only allowing or bringing on Democratic Party officials and passed democrat presidents which is making it feel like propaganda it would be nice if they allowed or brought on some republican candidates or officials on the show aswell to show unbiased opinions and willingness to a diverse list of guest! While I love all 3 of them I hate to see their platform looking like propaganda and or biased to only Democratic officials being on the podcast! Just my opinion hate it if you want to but I believe in fair free speech and not only highlighting one set of people/officials over another!
  • GregM8273
    I’m done
    It was interesting for a little while but can’t deal with them anymore. Unfollow.
  • Nashville Nickname
    Sometimes fun, but getting old
    There are fun moments in this podcast, but they’re fewer and farther between. If you get past Will talking over everybody constantly or Jason putting together 5 minutes of a question. That doesn’t ask anything, you find some good laughs and interesting guests. Most episodes will give you a feeling of wishing the guest had more time to talk. Generally, the show is apolitical. However, their bias and opinions are creeping further in, which is a turn off. The last thing you want from podcast that’s meant to be fun and non-intellectual is their political opinions.
  • ameliarnohio
    Thank you!
    Loved the episode with Future VP Walz!
  • SchraederTwinz
    Too many letdowns - sexist
    The ratio of male to female guests is disappointing as a female listener. When they have have female guests on, the guys can’t shut up about themselves and let the guests talk. Women are usually asked family-based questions, while men are not. Will and Jason are battling to see who can talk more when most of what they say add no value.
  • Yaj Rebew
    Tim Walz
    I thought you guys didn’t like to get political!? Walz is a pathological liar and a coward! Do better !!
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