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Superhero Maya Rudolph skydives in for some cork-popping fun on another juicy episode of the pod. Songs are sung, stories are told, and Maya educates us all, by example, on how to be the coolest cucumber around. This episode was originally released on 9/7/2020.

Lay out your reefer jacket and matching trousers, we have a Commander in the Royal Navy a.k.a. Mr. Daniel Craig giving orders this week. We examine self-reflections such as “do I want to turn into a film horse?” what it’s like to be a Storm Trooper, a numb thumb and no bump, and Room Service: LIVE! Just slide the potatoes under the door… it’s an all-new SmartLess.

Escape [room] with us and our Triple-A, Zoe Saldaña. The Universal Language, Scientists, Animals & Children, The Volume, and gelato every day. To your point, welcome in… it’s an all-new SmartLess.

Ladies and gents, it’s Jim Gaffigan the clapping sea lion! 200 commercials, 11 specials, 5 children, and a bunch of bottles o’ bourbon. “Did they introduce new numbers?” Welcome to SmartLess.

On the debut episode of ClueLess, host Elliott Kalan and constant contestant Sean Hayes welcome Sean’s SmartLess pals Will and Jason to play a round of It’s A Numbers Game - we give you a simple math problem in the form of famous TV show titles with the numbers removed, can you solve the clues faster than Sean and friends? And even if you do, can you reckon with the MegaClue?! Subscribe to ClueLess here: https://landing.podtrac.com/9mai72vi New episodes every Monday and Thursday. Puzzles in this episode are by Matt Broussard and Josh Richmond.

This week, Hugh Grant joins us pre-coffee and commando. Diplomacy, an evil Champagne Baron, the Shanks, Greed & Laziness, and the very slippery slope of douchebaggery. “The whole thing started by mistake,” it’s an all-new SmartLess.

Watch out, folks— it’s Don Cheadle, a.k.a. “Donchalant.” What is Jazz? Did Don have a good slumber last night? Get ready for some hard-hitters, like a deadly mignonette, the most rarified air, and both Kansas Cities. From our lips to pods’ ears, it’s an all-new SmartLess. This episode was originally released on 4/8/24.

Hey Jude… Law. Make room for a new best friend this week, as we have a run in with the Law. Aliens, storytelling, separating the jaw, and a 3 job off-ramp. There’s no brain in the full-body scan… it’s an all-new SmartLess.

Listener, if you please: it’s Alicia Keys. Stride piano, a concrete jungle, the audacity to write a song, a double negative, and a double positive. “That’s the vibe right there…” on an all-new SmartLess.

We chop some pillows with one of our favorite humans: Ms. Keri Russell. M is for Monday, The Mickey Mouse Club, microplastics, and Margo Martindale. Get real much? It’s an all-new SmartLess.

Introducing the new host of Bad Dates, Joel Kim Booster! Each week, Joel's funniest friends will share their stories of where romance goes to die. New episodes available now! https://link.chtbl.com/cSz5MbvY

This week: the incredible Governor Tim Walz, candidate for Vice President of the USA. We run the gamut with the Governor: from runs, cars, and maps to greased lightning and Maslow’s Hierarchy… and the withholding of a really good joke in really poor taste for the first time ever. We all do better when we all do better – get out and vote!

Get a haircut; it’s Sacha Baron Cohen. Feeding sharks, clown school, Section 230, and a bomb-proof amplifier. What do you think your face is doing right now? It’s an all-new SmartLess.

GoalLess is a podcast that highlights the passion, personalities, and pitch drama that make soccer beautiful... and hilarious. Hosted by comedian and soccer obsessive Russell Howard and Major League Soccer commentator Chris Wittyngham, GoalLess covers the biggest stories from the Champions League, featuring analysis, laughs, and great guests. What's the goal? You tell us! Brought to you by SmartLess Media and Meadowlark, with Paramount+ https://link.chtbl.com/goalless

On this week’s episode of Farm Camp: Gillian Anderson! Chicago, computers, industrial films, pornography, and evolution. Do you believe in aliens? It’s an all-new SmartLess.

It’s our bestie Laura Linney, here to collab on a brand new t-shirt idea. We discuss a cleaned-up chicken coop, a whole new winter wardrobe, and how would a turtle walk? Let sleeping dogs lay… whilst podding on an all-new SmartLess.

Will joined Ted and Woody on their new podcast “Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (sometimes)” to give them advice on hosting a podcast, delve into Will’s Cheers fandom, and dig into Will’s roots that led to him landing his starring role on "Arrested Development". Listen to the rest of Will’s episode and check out episodes with other guests like Kristen Bell, Conan O’Brien, Jeff Goldblum, Lisa Kudrow, and more by heading over to “Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (sometimes)” to subscribe.

Let us introduce you to our newest friend Jimmy Flau, a.k.a. James McAvoy. Come along for the orange of performance art, a wanker gym over there, and a 2-liter bottle of ginger. We’re just glad to be there for the middle-point of his career… on an all-new SmartLess. Also, comedian Russell Howard stops by to talk about “GoalLess”, SmartLess Media’s new soccer podcast covering the biggest stories from The Champions League. Plus analysis, laughs and great guests. https://link.chtbl.com/goalless

Our white whale Mr. Howard Stern joins us LIVE in The Hamptons. An amuse-bouche, a sit-down-Jimmy, two glass eyes, and the loss of all inhibition. Howard you doing? It’s an all-new SmartLess.

No stranger to having a laugh: Mr. Ted Danson joins us for chili… and the silliness of men. Psoriasis commercials, AP English, the Berlin Wall, and No Sasquatch! “Do I look puffy?” Es un episodio nuevo de SmartLéss. Salud.

"Forget about that whole authentic thing," it’s Michael Keaton. The practicality of a Ferrari, puppets, good fortune, and an obscure movie about a bat. Yeah 220, 221, whatever it takes… it’s an all-new SmartLess.

This week: Jared Leto’s first podcast. We free dive into the unknown, exploring fundamentals like brotherhood, the great caves, a bone epidemic, and the Empire State Building. “Wow, you’re so tan.” It’s an all-new SmartLess.

Rashida Jones joins us this week, donning her dad’s pink headphones. Agenda items include: the massage bus, a tanning booth, dreams of litigation, and the central conflict of the movie. What am I doing today? It’s an all-new SmartLess.

It’s Nikki Glaser and she’s here to stay. Roasts, recycled jokes, existential dread, anonymity, goal lists, and Dave Matthews. “Did you touch my sprinkles?” It’s an all-new SmartLess.

This week: the guy behind the guy, Mr. Vince Vaughn. We deep-dive on a bevy of topics, from respecting the ocean to marrying your mother, vintage rollercoasters, and of course, skydiving hungover. “Hey, good luck with this…” on an all-new SmartLess.

Biology major Lisa Kudrow is here to teach. We dive into the deep end: getting fired, getting fired-up, cluster headaches, putting hands on, and Sean’s printer. Say yes to everything; it’s an all-new SmartLess.

It’s a miraco: we’ve got Mike Tirico, who opens up his gym bag and trains us on the sport of life. Pills of choice, flopping, godsons, and golf indexes. “It was the duck…” on an all-new SmartLess.

Untuck your button-down; it’s Nate Bargatze. We discover the wonders of Magic, the Easter Bunny, a KFC-catered family reunion, and an elevator in the ocean. You can’t take your eyes off a mime… it’s an all-new SmartLess.

It’s the great Henry Winkler! A leaf-blower, chocolate jewelry, the Limbo for self-esteem, the FBI, and being a complete human being. Please don’t discontinue the white cheddar; it’s an all-new SmartLess.

This week we teleport Andy Samberg from his massage parlor. A name-change, one ‘song-thing,’ kids having kids, and the Rashomon effect. Time for a top swap— it’s SmartLess!

It’s another birthday in a Ferrari with Mr. Jeremy Renner. Theoretical studies include: chutzpah, surrender, divine intervention, and the perfect parking spot. Grab your underwear from the sauna… it’s an all-new SmartLess.

Let’s get this poddy started with the incomparable John Williams. We get fortissimo with the great maestro, from escape velocity to the greatest possible luxury in a crowded urban area. We’re definitely gonna need a bigger boat… It's an all-new SmartLess.

We’re plonked in the Black Sea with the lovely Daisy Ridley. A cheeky pint, a modest Olympian, and an airport romance novel. Even a visit from Grogu!? …on an all-new SmartLess.

Our good man John Goodman joins us this week to explore human feelings, sexy indifference, and, of course, dinner theater. Jump into your rented Corvette and come along for the ride… on an all-new SmartLess.

Hop on your underwater moped, because Trevor Noah joins us this week to talk about thread count, a pocket of nothing, and the trappings of American fame and popularity. So come along and learn how knowing people works… on an all-new SmartLess.

Grab your tights and ballet shoes; we’ve got David Beckham! Teamwork, Ownership, Family… and the difference between football, soccer, and American football. So pull up a stool and join us for a pub lunch, a roast dinner, and some jellied eels… on an all-new SmartLess.

This week we fly-in the amazing Sarah Paulson, with whom we explore and examine the nooks and crannies of an English Muffin, a shared fear of flying, and how to eat air. So get ready, put on your bee-sized boxing gloves, and join us… for an all-new SmartLess.

Double the power, double the math; for our 200th episode, it’s double-trouble with Steve Martin and Martin Short. The talk-show anecdote, the best use of a time-machine, and have you ever heard of the word “combo?” Here come the smiles… on an all-new SmartLess.

On our first triple-guest podisode, we let our pal President Biden bring along two friends, Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. Let’s get a little less-SmartLess together… on an all new SmartLess. This episode was recorded on March 28th, 2024.

This week we host Mr. John Francis Bongiovi Jr, also occasionally known as Jon Bon Jovi. The chicken or the egg, a Golden Grahams commercial, and finding joy for the first time in a decade. And so, our dear listener: strum the tennis racket and think you can sing… on an all-new SmartLess.

We go in the weeds with Larry David on critical items: dinner parties, romance novels, The Golden Rule, Halloween… and we unsuccessfully debut our new Speed Round format. “He’d rather be doing nothing than talking to us,” on an all-new SmartLess. We love you. Also, our friends Johnny Knoxville and Elna Baker stop by to talk about their new SmartLess Media podcast, "Pretty Sure I Can Fly," celebrating unsung heroes who achieve incredible feats by “having more balls than a bowling alley.” Listen to Pretty Sure I Can Fly: Wondery.fm/PSICF

Watch out, folks— it’s Don Cheadle, a.k.a. “Donchalant.” What is Jazz? Did Don have a good slumber last night? Get ready for some hard-hitters, like a deadly mignonette, the most rarified air, and both Kansas Cities. From our lips to pods’ ears, it’s an all-new SmartLess.

Take your beta blocker before chugging that milkshake: it’s Kristen Stewart. She dares to ask the question: “does anyone play golf?” What follows is an L-shaped couch, a Pomodoro with a bunch of butter, and a very meaningful tattoo. Welcome to SmartLess.

Ladies and germs, it’s Jake Gyllenhaal. The great Count Jakeula talks to us about bicycle Brazilians, a combo Bar Mitzvah/Quinceañera, and how to make ice cream in your mouth. Welcome to The Octagon: actually wait– it’s SmartLess.

An unexamined life, a thirst for danger, and the Dalai Lama. In the words of John Oliver: “if I’ve got a microphone at the end of my arm and they’ve got a fist at the end of theirs, there’s definitely room to connect.” Welcome to SmartLess.

The talented and hilarious Amy Schumer joins us while color-coding her books. Some quick quests: peanut M&M’s, “the Process,” and a sad pile of stuffed animals. So take your Christmas growth hormone and start warming up… for another sizzling episode of SmartLess.

It's our favorite JB: the one and only Josh Brolin. El Pollo Loco commercials, contrast, a celebrity death match, and is Dune a real place? Rest your rifle on your boot… on an all-new SmartLess. Also, our friend and actress D'Arcy Carden stops by to talk about her new SmartLess Media podcast, "WikiHole," a comedic trivia show about the bizarre and intriguing connections on Wikipedia. https://wondery.com/links/wikihole-with-darcy-carden/

“No stranger to a giggle,” we welcome the lovely Kelly Clarkson. Small towns & big cities, the art of the lie, and a gift horse’s mouth. Buy your friend their dream car… it’s an all-new SmartLess.

Be Professional… it’s Natalie Portman! Pie n’ Burger, la langue française, and a signature required for delivery. Plug in your power adapter— it’s an all-new SmartLess.

We cut some rug with the one and only Sam Rockwell. Batwing Lubricant, Fast & Furious with the sound off, and a longtime listener calls in! Don’t turn that dial — it’s SmartLess.

This week, we happily disturb the pre-show routines of Brandon Flowers and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. of The Killers. Let’s kill some time and learn about the “steady incline of ‘how did we get here?’” ...on another killer episode of SmartLess.

Don’t hit snooze this morn; we’ve got Penelope Cruz on the horn! No free lunch, the light of Madrid in the summer, and the sneeze heard ‘round the world. Welcome to Cruz FM — and an all-new SmartLess.

Humble beginnings, motorcycle-hair, and a bean and cheese burrito cut in thirds. Welcome to Mark Ruffalo’s office… on an all-new SmartLess.

Come sleepwalk with us… it’s Mike Birbiglia! We chat all-things-funny; comedians who are too serious, intentional non-laughter, and crying at the ballet recital. Don’t leave the party early (or we’ll talk about it for days) – it’s SmartLess.

Gather ‘round listener, it’s Selena Gomez! We talk Craigslist, a hot Barney, and blissful ignorance. Practice your mirror-face; it’s an all-new SmartLess.

Guest what? It’s Adam Driver. A broken-down Lincoln Town Car, training on a busted sternum, and, well yeah, Sean gets to ask about Star Wars. Never say ‘skit’ and don’t have your parents teach you piano— it’s SmartLess.

Put that cookie down, let off some steam, and get in the chopper. It’s Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Unwrap yourself with this Clause for celebration, a SmartLess Christmas Bonus: SANTA!

This week: the unstoppable Carey Mulligan. Girls and boys, barfing in bed, imposter syndrome, and a surprise visit. Don’t get Carey’d away– it’s SmartLess!

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.

Pop-out your Invisalign, it’s time for tinned sardines with Ronan Farrow, yo. Absolute truths, wheat germ, crucibles of tabloid BS, and interactions with other famous people. Pamphlets don’t count— it’s an all-new SmartLess.

Take it easy— we’ve got Taika Waititi. So toss your hot socks and be careful what you name your kids… it’s an all-new SmartLess.

It’s all-net this week: sleep secrets, tall guys, and maybe even a BLT on white bread. You need not worry… we’ve got Stephen Curry.

It’s a Shiny-Happy-Podcast with R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe on the mic. Default veganism, relocation by earthquake, the confidence of youth, and walking like a human-person. We’re losing our religion together, on an all-new SmartLess.

Marshawn Lynch, ka-pow!  Beast Mode on the microphone  Justified haiku

This week: millionaire stringers, Father Clock, Pickleball, and a 10 pound bag of Chex Mix. Let’s lose it on the 9th hole with Johnny Mac… on an all-new SmartLess.

Grab your CPAP… we’re state-side for a quinceañera with Rachel Maddow. Who’s using the haircut today? Cameos from Alan Dershowitz and Insane Clown Posse? On this week’s fresh ep: Rachel M. helps us understand what’s going on.

This week we give Peyton Manning the runaround on a tee time. Football vs. fútbol, sport vs. game, and a handicap in 25 words or less. The Sheriff is here… on an all-new SmartLess.

Hello SmartLess, my old friend- we’ve come to talk with you again. We’ve got diamonds on the soles of our pod this week, baby angels; It’s Paul Simon. And when it comes to name-drops, in Paul’s words: “I can give you John Lennon, but I can not give you Mao Zedong.”

We go head-to-head with the wise and opinionated Bill Simmons (podcaster, sportswriter, cultural critic, founder of The RInger). And yes, we go deep: Jason gets to talk baseball, Will gets to talk soccer, and Sean dives into the psychology of sport. With a guest like this, we’re willing to pay a luxury tax for this week’s game.

This week, it’s bread balls, zero-glide potential, protein shakes, and tofu… with tennis player turned rock legend, Lars Ulrich of Metallica. Welcome to SmartLess.

Matthew McConaughey: Take 2. We get the legend back on the pod for a second time… and this time, we actually record an episode.

Relish this dish, an ep not to squish… espesh hackers, crackers, and phishers. Ladies and gents, it’s our guest Kara Swisher.

Animal husbandry, Wisconsin, the craft of acting, and most importantly, the craft of being a good human being. Welcome to da show with Willem Dafoe. This episode was recorded on June 29, 2023.

Night Nurse Jimmy Kimmel prepares our warm milk and rocks our 6-City-Tour to beddybyeeeeee, LIVE from Los Angeles. (Recorded Feb. 12, 2022)

Press room’s graceful guide,  Jen Psaki’s words, truth and tide,  Wisdom flows inside.  Welcome to an all-new-HaikuLess. This episode was recorded on July 11, 2023.

We Hart LA… LIVE with Kevin Hart. (Recorded Feb. 12, 2022)

Stop and smell the Roses, but don’t get Byrne’t by the molten lava of sheer podcast excellence - we’ve got Rose Byrne on the horn this week! Et voilà! It’s an all-new SmartLess. This episode was recorded on July 7, 2023.

This week Matt-is-on from Madison… Matt Damon, that is (with a quick visit from Tracey) comin’ atcha LIVE from Wisconsin. (Recorded Feb. 09, 2022)

We’re serving up poached pears with sweet potato ice cream as we slow-roast with the great Jessica Chastain. So kick off your boots, sit back, and relax for some light cussing, failed PE, and of course, chunky theater stories… on an all-new episode of “Fall Cooking with Jessie-Boo.” This episode was recorded on June 13, 2023.

Mark Cuban sends us to business school, LIVE in Chicago. (Recorded on Feb 08, 2022)

All’s well that end-swell with the illustrious Paul Giamatti. Moth protection, boxing tips, the Hummus Diet, and everything in-between (colonoscopies need not apply)… we all get naughty with Mr. Giamatti. Stay tuned, Listener: it’s another honeymoon with your sweetie SmartLess. This episode was recorded on June 05, 2023.

It’s hard to find a descriptor… for the delights of Andy Richter. (Recorded on February 08, 2022)

Greta Gerwig joins us from atop a Fire Station on this scorching summer morn. We chat in-depth about the importance of le cinéma: ‘un-fussy filmmaking,’ Hitchcock, even the genesis of the word “movie” itself. So grab your taffy and have a laughy; it’s SmartLess. This episode was recorded on June 20, 2023. Please support us by supporting our sponsors.

We sat down in Brooklyn with the lovely Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to talk Harry Potter, edible gummies, and Sean For President. (Recorded on Feb 05, 2022)

A shot, a line, a transition, an idea, a font, anything. It’s Bolivian spirit dealer and ‘the Taylor Swift of Cinema,’ a.k.a. Steven Soderbergh… on an all-new SmartLess. This episode was recorded on May 30th, 2023. Please support us by supporting our sponsors.

We went to Brooklyn and sat down with both David Letterman and his sidekick (The Beard) for a hell of a chat n’ giggle. (Recorded on Feb 05, 2022)

This week we’ve got the Mayor of Laughland coming to us live from Charleston: Mr. Danny McBride. We discuss vacation climaxes, filming still photos, flying trampolines, and of course, Vanderpump Rules. So put a foot-fist in your mouth and watch out for 500 Michael Myers… it’s an all-new SmartLess.   Also, former NBA player Rex Chapman joins the guys to talk about his new SmartLess Media podcast, "Owned," about the wild world of professional sports owners.   https://wondery.com/links/owned-with-rex-chapman/ This episode was recorded on May 25th, 2023. Please support us by supporting our sponsors.

Find out more about mechanical cats doing Cats on Broadway… with our esteemed surprise guest: physicist, cosmologist, and machine-learning researcher Max Tegmark, LIVE in Boston. (Recorded on February 04, 2022)

Happy 3rd Birthday, SmartLess! On another trip around the sun, a limerick for our guest:   There once was a lad named Tom Holland, Who graced a podcast, all smart(less) and grand. With laughter and charm, He caused quite the alarm, As fans tuned in from every land. Please support us by supporting our sponsors.

We had a wicked pissah with "the opposite of Tom Brady" a.k.a. Conan O'Brien. (Recorded on February 04, 2022)

This week we have a world-famous DJ, undefeated kickboxer, land-speed record holder at 180 mph in a Bentley on a sandy beach, and occasional actor… it's Idris Elba, folks! So sit back, relax, and enjoy the flight - and thanks for choosing SmartLess Air as your trusted travel solution. Please support us by supporting our sponsors.

We met the exotic big cat named Will Ferrell in our country's capital... and we let him out of his cage. (Recorded on February 02, 2022)

We fit a round Pegg in a round pod with this week’s guest, the incredible Simon Pegg. Agent Lorenzo Zoil rolls through, we coyly kiss Carrie Fisher’s poster, and we get hypnotized to pick up the check. Let’s get Spaced; it’s SmartLess. Please support us by supporting our sponsors.

“When’s the last time you dealt with a parabola?” is one of the many questions we explore with the lovely Jennifer Garner. So grab your scrunchy, sit back, and relax, because the rocks are singing Dolly Parton songs tonight… on an all new episode of SmartLess. Please support us by supporting our sponsors.

Pull over and turn the car off— it’s “the ultimate Daddy” a.k.a. Pedro Pascal, stuck in an empty interrogation room with us. This week includes a Pinochet quiz, a Xerox industrial commercial, numerous lavender helmet wipes, and just a whole lotta’ rizz. Come join our cult; it’s SmartLess. Please support us by supporting our sponsors.

A haiku for Kaley Cuoco: Comedy's delight, Kaley's wit ignites laughter, Podcast joy takes flight. Please support us by supporting our sponsors.

We speak & spell with Dave Gahan and Martin Gore of [the French fashion magazine] Depeche Mode. Truly, we just can’t get enough from these gents— from soccer fights and removing clutter, to The Berlin Wall… and “life to prolong,” you might as well just smash a bug on your forehead. Enjoy the Silence; Enjoy the SmartLess. Please support us by supporting our sponsors.

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 Please support us by supporting our sponsors.